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Suzuki Reno (2008 year). Manual - part 4

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Daily Inspection Checklist

12)Check all gauges.

Starting and Operating Your

13)Make sure that the BRAKE light turns

Vehicle

Before Driving

off when the parking brake is released.

1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights

New Vehicle Break-In

and reflectors are clean and unob-

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel

structed.

tank, perform the following under-hood

CAUTION

2) Visually check the tires for the following

checks:

points:

Your vehicle doesn’t need an elabo-

1)

Engine oil level

- the depth of the tread groove

rate

“break-in.” But it will perform

2)

Coolant level

- abnormal wear, cracks and damage

better in the long run if you follow

3)

Brake fluid level

- loose wheel nuts

these guidelines:

4)

Power steering (if equipped) fluid level

- existence of foreign material such as

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Don’t drive at any one speed - fast

5)

Windshield washer fluid level

nails, stones, etc.

or slow - for the first 500 miles (805

6)

Hood latch operation

Refer to

“Tires” in the

“SERVICE AND

km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.

Pull the hood release handle inside the

APPEARANCE CARE” section for details.

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Avoid making hard stops for the

vehicle. Make sure that you cannot

3) Look for oil or other fluid leaks.

first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Dur-

open the hood all the way without

ing this time your new brake linings

releasing the secondary latch. Be sure

NOTE:

aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops

to close the hood securely after check-

It is normal for water to drip from the air

with new linings can mean prema-

ing for proper latch operation. See the

conditioning system after use.

ture wear and earlier replacement.

item “Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood

Follow this break-in guideline every

4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and

Latch” under “Chassis and Body” in the

time you get new brake linings.

latched.

“MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE” section

5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,

for the lubrication schedule.

brake lights and horn for proper opera-

tion.

WARNING

6) Lock all doors.

Make sure the hood is fully closed

7) Adjust the seat and adjustable head

and latched before driving. If it is not,

restraints (if equipped).

it can fly up unexpectedly during

8) Check the brake pedal.

driving, obstructing your view and

9) Adjust the mirrors.

resulting in an accident.

10)Make sure that you and all passengers

have properly fastened your seat belts.

11)Make sure that all warning lights come

on as the key is turned to the “ON” or

“START” position.

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Ignition Positions

LOCK:

Starting Your Engine

This position locks your steering wheel,

Automatic Transmission

ignition, automatic transmission shift lever

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEU-

and automatic transmission. This is the

TRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any

only position from which you can remove

other position - that’s a safety feature. To

the key. For easier key operation when

restart when you’re already moving, use

unlocking the steering wheel, move the

NEUTRAL (N) only.

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steering wheel back and forth while turning

the key to the ACC position.

CAUTION

With the key in the ignition switch, you can

ACC (ACCESSORY):

turn the key to four different positions.

Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your

This position operates some of your elec-

vehicle is moving. If you do, you

trical accessories, such as the radio, but

WARNING

could damage the transmission. Shift

not the ventilation fan. Press in the switch

to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is

as you turn it away from you.

On manual transmission vehicles,

stopped.

turning the key to LOCK and remov-

ON:

ing it will lock the steering column

This is the position to which the switch

Manual Transmission

and result in a loss of ability to steer

returns after you start your engine and

The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL

the vehicle. This could cause a colli-

release the key. The switch stays in ON

and the parking brake engaged. Hold the

sion. If you need to turn the engine

when the engine is running. But even when

clutch pedal to the floor and start the

off while the vehicle is moving, turn

the engine is not running, you can use ON

engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch

the key only to ACC. Don’t push the

to operate your electrical accessories, and

pedal is not all the way down.

key in while the vehicle is moving.

to display some instrument panel warning

lights.

Starting Your Engine

CAUTION

START:

1) With your foot off the accelerator pedal,

turn your ignition key to START. When

This position starts the engine. When the

If your key seems stuck in LOCK and

the engine starts, let go of the key. The

engine starts, release the key. The ignition

you can’t turn it, be sure you are

idle speed will go down as your engine

switch will return to ON for normal driving.

using the correct key; if so, is it all

gets warm.

Do not turn the key to START if the engine

the way in? If it is, then turn the steer-

is running.

ing wheel left and right while you turn

the key hard. Turn the key only with

Even if the engine is not running, ACC and

your hand. Using a tool to force it

ON allow you to operate electrical acces-

could break the key or the ignition

sories, such as the radio.

switch. If none of these works, then

your vehicle needs service.

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by blocking the straight movement of the

CAUTION

CAUTION

shift lever when the vehicle is moving.

Holding your key in START for longer

Your engine is designed to work with

PARK (P):

than 15 seconds at a time will cause

the electronics in your vehicle. If you

This position locks your front wheels. It’s

your battery to be drained much

add electrical parts or accessories,

the best position to use when you start

sooner. And the excessive heat can

you could change the way the engine

your engine because your vehicle can’t

damage your starter motor. Wait

operates. Before adding electrical

move easily. Also, this is the only position

about 15 seconds between each try

equipment, check with your SUZUKI

from which you can remove the key after

to help avoid draining your battery or

dealer. If you don’t, your engine

turning it to LOCK.

damaging your starter.

might not perform properly.

WARNING

2)

If it doesn’t start, wait about 15 seconds

Automatic Transmission Operation

and try again to start the engine by

If your vehicle is equipped with an auto-

It is dangerous to get out of your

turning the ignition key to START. Wait

matic transmission, the shift lever is

vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in

about 15 seconds between each try.

located on the console between the seats.

PARK (P) with the parking brake

When your engine has run about 10

firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.

seconds to warm up, your vehicle is

Don’t leave your vehicle when the

ready to be driven. Don’t “race” your

engine is running unless you have to.

engine when it’s cold. If the weather is

If you have left the engine running,

below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the

the vehicle can move suddenly. You

engine run for a few minutes to warm

or others could be injured. To be sure

up.

your vehicle won’t move, even when

3)

If your engine still won’t start (or starts

you’re on fairly level ground, always

but then stops), it could be flooded with

set your parking brake and move the

too much gasoline. Try pushing your

shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting

accelerator pedal all the way to the floor

Into Park (P)” in the Index.

and holding it there as you hold the key

in START for about three seconds. If

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)

the vehicle starts briefly but then stops

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before starting the engine. Your vehicle

again, do the same thing, but this time

has an automatic transmission shift lock

keep the pedal down for five or six sec-

Movement between certain positions

control system. You have to apply your reg-

onds. This clears the extra gasoline

requires pushing the shift lever to the pas-

ular brakes before you can shift from PARK

from the engine.

senger side while shifting. This prevents

(P) when the ignition is in the ON position.

you from changing positions unexpectedly

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease

pressure on the shift lever - push the shift

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lever all the way into PARK (P) - as you

SECOND (2):

maintain brake application. Then move the

WARNING

This position gives you more power than

shift lever into the gear you wish. See

THIRD (3) but lower fuel economy. You can

Shifting into a drive gear while your

“Shifting Out of Park (P)” on a later page in

use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help con-

engine is “racing” (running at high

this section.

trol your speed as you go down steep

speed) is dangerous. Unless your

mountain roads, but then you would also

foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your

REVERSE (R):

want to use your brakes off and on.

vehicle could move very rapidly. You

Use this gear to back up. In order to move

could lose control and hit people or

from NEUTRAL (N) to REVERSE (R), you

CAUTION

objects. Don’t shift into a drive gear

must press down on the shift lever while

while your engine is racing.

Don’t drive in SECOND (2) at speeds

shifting.

over 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can

damage your transmission. Use

CAUTION

CAUTION

THIRD

(3) or AUTOMATIC OVER-

Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your

Damage to your transmission caused

DRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t

vehicle is moving forward could dam-

shift into SECOND (2) unless you are

by shifting into a drive gear with the

age your transmission. The repairs

engine racing isn’t covered by your

going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h)

would not be covered by your war-

or you can damage your engine.

warranty. Be sure the engine is not

ranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after

racing when shifting your vehicle.

your vehicle is stopped.

FIRST (1):

This position gives you even more power

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D):

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get

This position is for normal driving.

than SECOND (2) but lower fuel economy.

out of snow, ice or sand without damaging

You can use it on very steep hills, or in

your transmission, see “If You Are Stuck: In

THIRD (3):

deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put

Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in section 4.

in FIRST (1), the transmission won’t shift

This position is also used for normal driv-

ing, however, it offers more power and

into first gear until the vehicle is going

NEUTRAL (N):

slowly enough.

lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC

In this position, your engine doesn’t con-

OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times

nect with the wheels. To restart when

you might choose THIRD (3) instead of

you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N)

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D):

only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your

vehicle is being towed.

• When driving on hilly, winding roads.

• When doing down a steep hill.

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Fuzzy Function

CAUTION

Your automatic transmission will automati-

CAUTION

cally select a adaptive shift pattern using

If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t

The first few shifts may be somewhat

fuzzy logic.

try to drive. This might happen if you

rough on a new vehicle. This is nor-

were stuck in very deep sand or mud

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Economy mode is applied as often as

mal condition and shift feel will

or were up against a solid object. You

possible.

improve soon because the automatic

could damage your transmission.

transmission control system per-

Also, if you stop when going uphill,

forms adaptation functions.

don’t hold your vehicle there with

only the accelerator pedal. This could

Economy

Medium

Sport

Emergency Operation

overheat and damage the transmis-

If the automatic transmission experiences

sion. Use your brakes to hold your

Load 1

a malfunction, the malfunction indicator

vehicle in position on a hill.

lamp (MIL) or the HOLD mode light may

come on or may blink. In this situation,

Load 2

automatic shifting can be canceled or can

default to a severe condition mode.

You should consult your SUZUKI dealer

Load 3

and have the problem repaired as soon as

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possible when this condition occurs.

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Driver adaptive shift patterns are acti-

Hold Mode

vated for a minimum time.

You can select this mode to drive with

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“Load 1” is designed for a driving on

some characteristics of a manual transmis-

moderate road gradients.

sion. With the HOLD mode turned on, the

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“Load 2” is active while going up steep

automatic transmission will stay in a spe-

hills.

cific gear range.

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“Load 3” is intended for downhill driving

for better engine braking.

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Manual Transmission Operation

Selector Lever

Gear range

Five-Speed

Position

2^nd ↔ 3^rd ↔ 4^th

D

R

1

3

5

(mainly 4^th gear)

2^nd ↔ 3^rd

3

(mainly 3^rd gear)

2

2

2^nd (fixed)

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1

1^st (fixed)

This is your shift pattern.

Here’s how to operate your manual trans-

Function Features of HOLD Mode

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mission:

Winter function

Press the HOLD button on the shift lever to

FIRST (1):

When a vehicle is on a slippery road such

turn on the HOLD mode.

Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST

as one that is covered with snow, mud etc.,

(1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal

the vehicle can be easily overcome the

While on, the HOLD indicator light on the

as you press the accelerator pedal.

instrument panel will light up. See “Hold

slippery road conditions by activating the

Mode Light” in section 3. Press the button

hold mode with the transmission selector

You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re

again to turn off the HOLD mode, and

lever in the D, 3 or 2-position.

going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve

return to normal automatic transmission

come to a complete stop and it’s hard to

operation.

To avoid busy shifting

shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in

Fuzzy logic is applied to avoid busy shifting

NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press

When the hold mode is activated, the

in most hilly driving conditions. Using the

the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into

transmission operates as follows:

HOLD button & shifting into the 3-position

FIRST (1).

are other ways to avoid busy shifting in

case fuzzy logic is not sufficient.

SECOND (2):

Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the

Driving like manual transmission

accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND

When in the hold mode condition, you can

(2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal

use the automatic transmission as a 4-

as you press the accelerator pedal.

speed manual transmission.

THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5):

Shift into THIRD

(3), FOURTH (4) and

FIFTH (5), the same way you do for SEC-

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OND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal

Shift Speed

lever up until you can press the release

as you press the accelerator pedal.

button. Hold the release button in as you

WARNING

move the brake lever all the way down.

To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and

press the brake pedal. Just before the

If you skip a gear when you down-

Winter parking tip

vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and

shift, you could lose control of your

Under cold weather conditions, the parking

brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL.

vehicle. You could injure yourself or

brake can freeze in the engaged position.

others. Don’t shift down more than

This is most likely to happen if the brakes

NEUTRAL:

one gear at a time when you down-

are wet.

Use this position when you start or idle

shift.

your engine.

If there is a risk that the parking brake may

Parking Brake

freeze after driving through water deep

REVERSE (R):

enough to wet brake components or after

To back up, press down the clutch pedal,

having the vehicle washed:

lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift

1) Apply the parking brake only tempo-

into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch

rarily while you put the gear selector

pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator

lever in PARK (P) (for automatic tran-

pedal.

saxle) or in first or reverse gear

(for

manual transaxle).

CAUTION

2) Block the rear wheels with wedge

Shift into REVERSE

(R) only after

blocks.

your vehicle is stopped. Shifting into

3) Release the parking brake.

REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is

moving could damage your transmis-

CAUTION

sion. The repairs would not be cov-

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Driving with the parking brake on can

ered by your warranty.

cause your rear brakes to overheat.

The parking brake lever is located between

You may have to replace them, and

Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the

the bucket seats.

you could also damage other parts of

parking brake, for parking your vehicle.

your vehicle. Verify that the parking

To set the parking brake, hold the brake

brake is fully released and the brake

pedal down and pull up on the parking

warning light is off before driving.

brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake

system warning light will come on.

To release the parking brake, hold the

brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake

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2)

Turn the key to LOCK and remove the

Parking Your Vehicle

Parking Over Things That Can Burn

key from the ignition switch.

(Manual Transmission)

3)

Remove the hole cover from the shift

Before leaving your vehicle, do the follow-

lock slot with a screwdriver

ing:

1) Hold the brake pedal down and firmly

apply the parking brake.

2) Fully press in the clutch pedal and

place the shift lever into the appropriate

position as stated below:

- When parking on level ground, place

the shift lever into FIRST(1) or

REVERSE(R).

- When parking downhill, place the shift

lever in REVERSE (R).

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- When parking uphill, place the shift

lever in FIRST (1).

3) After shifting to the appropriate posi-

WARNING

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tion, turn the ignition key to LOCK,

Things that can burn could touch hot

remove the key and release the clutch.

4)

Insert the key into the shift lock slot and

exhaust parts under your vehicle and

press and hold it.

ignite. Don’t park over papers,

5)

Shift to NEUTRAL (N).

leaves, dry grass or other things that

6)

Remove the key from the slot, insert it

can burn.

into the ignition switch and start the

engine.

7)

Apply and hold the regular brake fully

and release the parking brake.

8)

Shift to the drive gear you want.

9)

Have your vehicle fixed as soon as you

can.

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Engine Exhaust

Running Your Engine While You Are

Parked

WARNING

WARNING

It’s better not to park with the engine run-

It is dangerous to get out of your

ning. But if you ever have to, here are

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains

vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in

some things to know.

the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which

PARK (P) or the appropriate position

you can’t see or smell. It can cause

with the parking brake firmly set.

WARNING

unconsciousness and death.

Your vehicle can roll. To determine

You might have exhaust coming in if:

Idling the engine with the climate

the appropriate position, see “Park-

• Your exhaust system sounds

control system off could allow dan-

ing Your Vehicle”. Don’t leave your

strange or different.

gerous exhaust into your vehicle. See

vehicle when the engine is running

• Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.

the earlier Warning under

“Engine

unless you have to. If you’ve left the

• Your vehicle was damaged in a col-

Exhaust.”

engine running, the vehicle can move

lision.

Also, idling in a closed-in place can

suddenly. You or others could be

• Your vehicle was damaged when

let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into

injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t

driving over high points on the

your vehicle even if the climate con-

move, even when you’re on fairly

road or over road debris.

trol fan is at the highest setting. One

level ground, always set your parking

• Repairs weren’t done correctly.

place this can happen is a garage.

brake and move the shift lever to

• Your vehicle or exhaust system had

Exhaust - with CO - can come in eas-

PARK (P) or the appropriate position

been modified improperly.

ily. NEVER park in a garage with the

as described under

“Parking Your

If you ever suspect exhaust is com-

engine running.

Vehicle”.

ing into your vehicle:

Another closed-in place can be a bliz-

• Drive it only with all the windows

zard. See

“Winter Driving” in the

Follow the proper steps to be sure your

down to blow out any CO; and

Index.

vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into Park

• Have your vehicle fixed immedi-

(P)” or

“Parking Your Vehicle

(Manual

ately.

Transmission)” in this section.

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Mirrors

Outside Manual Mirror

Outside Power Mirrors

The outside rearview mirrors should be

Manual Rearview Mirror

adjusted so you can see a little of the side

When you are sitting in a comfortable driv-

of your vehicle when you are sitting in a

ing position, adjust the mirror so you can

comfortable driving position.

see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the

mirror in the center to move it up or down

and from side to side.

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If your vehicle has this feature, the control

for the power mirrors is located on the

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driver’s side door trim.

Move the outside power mirror control to

Adjust the outside mirrors with the control

“L” to adjust the left mirror and to “R” to

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levers on the driver’s and passenger’s

adjust the right mirror. If you place the con-

doors.

trol in the center position, no movement of

The day/night adjustment allows you to

The outside rearview mirrors can be folded

the mirror will occur. To adjust a mirror,

adjust the mirror to avoid glare from any

flat against the side of the vehicle by push-

press the corresponding edges located on

headlamps behind you. Push or pull the

ing them toward the vehicle.

the four-way control pad to move the mirror

tab for daytime/night use.

in the direction that you want it to go. The

ignition must be to ON to adjust the mir-

rors.

The outside rearview mirrors can be folded

flat against the side of the vehicle by push-

ing them toward the vehicle.

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Outside Convex Mirror

Storage Areas

Cupholder(s)

Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A

The cupholders are located in the center

convex mirror’s surface is curved so you

Glove Box

console and in the rear seat center arm-

can see more from the driver’s seat.

The glove box is located in front of the pas-

rest.

senger’s seat on the instrument panel.

WARNING

A convex mirror can make things

(like other vehicles) look farther away

than they really are. If you cut too

sharply into the right lane, you could

hit a vehicle on your right. Check

your inside mirror or glance over

your shoulder before changing lanes.

Outside Heated Mirrors

If your vehicle has this feature, when you

operate the rear window defogger, the

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heated driver’s and passenger’s outside

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power mirrors are warmed to help clear

To use the front cupholder, move the inner

them of ice and snow. See “Rear Window

Open the glove box by pulling the bottom

support forward or backward. If your vehi-

and Outside Mirror Defogger” under “Cli-

of the handle upward. Close the glove box

cle has rear cupholders, push down the

mate Control System” in section 3 for more

with a firm push.

rear seat center armrest to use them.

information.

WARNING

Never drive with the glove box lid

open. It could cause injury if an acci-

dent occurs.

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Sunglasses Storage Compartment

Front Storage Area

Front Armrest Storage Area

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The sunglasses storage compartment is

Your vehicle may have a sliding storage

Your vehicle has a front armrest storage

located above the driver’s door.

tray located under the front passenger

area. To open the storage area, pull up on

seat. To use the tray, pull up on the end of

the lift lever and raise the lid. To close the

To open the sunglasses storage compart-

the tray and pull it toward the instrument

storage area, lower the lid and push it

ment, pull down and hold the upper part of

panel. Push the tray toward the seat to

down until it latches securely.

the cover. To close the compartment, let go

return it to its original position.

of the cover and the compartment will

automatically close.

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Rear Seat Armrest

Sunroof

Your vehicle’s rear seat armrest may con-

WARNING

If your vehicle has this feature, the switch

tain two cupholders. To access the cup-

Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting

is located between the map lamp buttons.

holders, pull the armrest down from the

with metallic film. The metallic film in

The sunroof will only operate when the

rear seatback.

some tinting materials will interfere

ignition is in the ON position. The sunroof

with or distort the incoming radio

can be opened to a vent position or it can

Antenna

reception. Any damage caused to

be opened all the way.

The antenna is located in the windshield

your antenna due to metallic tinting

glass. Be sure that the inside surface of the

materials will not be covered by your

You must manually

open and close the

windshield glass is not scratched and that

warranty.

sunroof cover.

the lines on the glass are not damaged. If

the inside surface is damaged, it could

If you choose to add a cellular telephone to

interfere with radio reception.

your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be

Because this antenna is built into your

attached to the glass, be sure that you do

windshield glass, there is a reduced risk of

not damage the grid lines for the antenna.

damage caused by car washes and van-

There is enough space between the lines

dals.

to attach a cellular telephone antenna with-

out interfering with radio reception.

WARNING

Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting to

Using a razor blade or sharp object to

the back glass. The metallic film in some

clear the inside rear window or wind-

tinting materials will interfere with or distort

shield glass may damage the antenna

the incoming radio reception. Care must

and/or the rear window defogger.

be taken when cleaning the rear window or

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Repairs would not be covered by

windshield glass to avoid causing breaks in

your warranty. Do not clear the inside

the resistive material heating element

To open the sunroof to the vent position,

of the windshield glass or rear win-

which can adversely affect radio and

push the front part of the switch. To return

dow with sharp objects.

defogger performance. See your SUZUKI

the sunroof to its original position, push the

dealer for details.

rear part of the switch and hold it until the

sunroof reaches the desired position.

To fully open the sunroof, push the rear

part of the switch. The sunroof will open

automatically until you push either the front

or the rear part of the switch again. To

close the sunroof, push the front part of the

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switch and hold it until the sunroof is

closed. The sunroof will stop if the switch is

released during operation.

In both the vent and fully open positions,

the air flow can be adjusted for driving

comfort by pushing and holding the switch

until the sunroof moves to the desired posi-

tion.

The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened

or closed if your vehicle has an electrical

failure.

WARNING

•

Never allow any part of your body

such as hands or head to stick out

of the sunroof opening while the

vehicle is moving.

•

Be sure there are no hands or other

obstructions in the path of the sun-

roof when you close the sunroof.

•

Always remove the ignition key

when leaving the vehicle even if for

a short time. Also do not leave chil-

dren alone in a parked vehicle.

Unattended children could use the

sunroof switches and get trapped

by the sunroof.

•

Do not put your body weight on the

roof around the sunroof such as by

sitting on it.

•

When leaving the vehicle unat-

tended, close the sunroof fully.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel Overview

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:

A

B

C D E

F

G H

I

J

K

L

N4U3045A

A. Air Outlet

F. Audio System

K. Cigarette Lighter

B. Instrument Panel Cluster

G. Instrument Panel Brightness Control

L. Glove Box

C. Air Outlet

H. Hood Release

D. Hazard Warning Flashers Button

I. Climate Control System

E. Digital Clock

J. Ashtray

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