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Suzuki Reno (2008 year). Manual - part 13

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Identification Numbers

7-1

Safety Certification Label

7-2

Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)

7-2

Warranties

7-2

On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data

Recorders

7-3

Reporting Safety Defects

7-4

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Identification Numbers

The Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN)

Engine Serial Number

may be found in the location shown in the

Vehicle Identification Number

above illustrations. This number is used to

your SUZUKI dealer when ordering parts

EXAMPLE (for some vehicles)

or referring to special service information.

60G128

The engine serial number is stamped on

60G152

the cylinder block as shown in the above

illustration.

54G081

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Safety Certification Label

Emission Compliance Label

Warranties

(for U.S.A.)

The warranties covering your vehicle are

explained in a separate New Vehicle War-

ranty Information booklet given to you at

the time of sale. Please read this booklet

carefully so you can understand your rights

and responsibilities.

For U.S.A.

The following warranties are provided with

your vehicle:

• New Vehicle Limited Warranty

• Limited Warranty For SUZUKI Parts or

Accessories

• Emission Components Defect Warranty

52D059

• Emission Performance Warranty

This label contains important safety-

60A412

related information about your vehicle. The

The EPA emission compliance label is

label is located on the driver’s door lock pil-

located under the hood. It provides much

lar.

of the information needed to perform an

engine tune-up on your vehicle.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

On-Board Vehicle Computers

operation of the vehicle. This stored

In addition, once SUZUKI collects or

information can assist technicians in

receives data, SUZUKI may use the

and Event Data Recorders

repairing the vehicle when malfunc-

data for research conducted by

Your vehicle is equipped with on-board

tions occur. Other information is stored

SUZUKI, make the data available for

computer systems which monitor and

only in the event of crash, by computer

outside research if need is shown and

control several aspects of vehicle per-

systems that are commonly called

confidentiality is assured, or make

formance, including the following:

Event Data Recorders (EDRs).

summary data which does not identify

•

Emission-related components and

specific vehicles available for outside

In a crash event, EDRs such as the

engine parameters such as engine

research.

Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Mod-

speed and throttle position are moni-

ule (SDM) in your vehicle may record

Others, such as law enforcement per-

tored to provide emissions control

information about the condition of the

sonnel, may have access to the spe-

and to provide optimum fuel econ-

vehicle and how it was operated, such

cial equipment that can read the

omy. Your vehicle also has an on-

as data related to airbag readiness,

information if they have access to the

board diagnostic system which mon-

airbag performance, safety belt usage,

vehicle or storage device.

itors and records information about

and the severity of the collision. These

emission-related malfunctions.

data can help provide a better under-

•

Signals from various sensors are

standing of the circumstances in which

monitored to provide air bag deploy-

crashes and injuries occur and lead to

ment.

the designing of safer vehicles. The

•

If your vehicle is equipped with

SDM in your vehicle does not collect

antilock brakes, conditions such as

or store personal information.

vehicle speed and brake perfor-

mance are monitored, so that the

To read the stored information, special

ABS system can provide effective

equipment is needed and access to

antilock braking. If your vehicle has

the vehicle or storage device is

an Electronic Stability Program

required. SUZUKI will not access infor-

(ESP^®) system, conditions such as

mation about a crash event or share it

yaw rate, lateral acceleration, and

with others other than with the consent

brake fluid pressure are monitored,

of the vehicle owner or lessee, in

so that the ESP^® system can help

response to an official request from

the driver control the vehicle in diffi-

the police or similar government office,

cult driving situations.

as part of SUZUKI’s defense of litiga-

tion through the discovery process, or

Some information may be stored by

as required by law.

the on-board computers during normal

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Reporting Safety Defects

To contact American Suzuki, owners

in the continental United States can

If you believe that your vehicle has a

call toll-free 1-800-934-0934, or write

defect which could cause a crash or

to:

could cause injury or death, you

should immediately inform the

American Suzuki Motor Corporation

National Highway Traffic Safety

Automotive Customer Relations

Administration (NHTSA) in addition to

3251 East Imperial Highway

notifying American Suzuki Motor Corp.

Brea, CA 92821-6795

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,

For owners outside the continental

it may open an investigation, and if it

United States, please refer to the dis-

finds that a safety defect exists in a

tributor’s address listed in your War-

group of vehicles, it may order a recall

ranty Information booklet.

and remedy campaign. However,

For vehicles registered for use and

NHTSA cannot become involved in

principally operated in Canada please

individual problems between you, your

contact Suzuki Canada Inc. at 1-905-

SUZUKI dealer, or American Suzuki

889-2677 extension 2254 or write to:

Motor Corp.

Suzuki Canada Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the

Customer Relations

Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at

100 East Beaver Creek Road

888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);

Richmond Hill, On

go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write

L4B 1J6

to: Administrator, NHTSA,

400 Sev-

enth Street, SW., Washington, D.C.

20590. You can also obtain other infor-

mation about motor vehicle safety

from http://www.safercar.gov.

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INDEX

Capacities and Specifications

5-53

Accessory Power Outlet

3-10

CD CHANGER OPERATION (Optional)

3-45

Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle

5-1

Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp

5-25

Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle

1-31

Central Door Locking System

2-5

Additives

5-2

Changing a Flat Tire

5-39

Add-On Electrical Equipment

5-48

Charging System Light

3-20

Air Bag Readiness Light

3-20

Checking Things Under the Hood

5-4

Antenna

2-23

Checking Your Restraint Systems

1-33

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

4-3

Chemical Paint Spotting

5-47

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

3-21

Child Restraint Systems

1-18

Appearance Care

5-44

Child Restraints

1-15

Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter

3-11

City Driving

4-10

Audio System

3-29

Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle

5-44

Automatic Transmission Fluid

5-10

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

5-45

Automatic Transmission Operation

2-12

Climate Control System

3-12

Climate Controls

3-12

Clock

3-12

Backup Lamps and Tail/Stop Lamps

5-26

Control of a Vehicle

4-2

Battery

5-20

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap

5-14

Before Driving

2-10

Cooling System

5-15

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

4-11

Correcting the Tire Pressure

5-34

Brake System Warning Light

3-21

Cruise Control

3-6

Brakes

5-18

Cruise Control Light

3-25

Braking

4-3

Cupholder(s)

2-21

Bulb Replacement

5-23

Buying New Tires

5-36

Daily Inspection Checklist

2-10

Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light

3-26

California Fuel

5-1

Defensive Driving

4-1

Capacities

5-53

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INDEX

Doing Your Own Service Work

5-1

Front Seats

1-1

Door Ajar Light

3-26

Front Storage Area

2-22

Door Ajar Reminder

2-5

Front Turn Signal Lamps

5-24

Door Locks

2-4

Fuel

5-1

Doors and Locks

2-4

Fuel Gauge

3-25

Driver Position

1-7

Fuels in Foreign Countries

5-2

Driver Seat Height Adjuster

1-2

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

5-49

Driving at Night

4-8

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

4-9

Gasoline Octane

5-1

Drunken Driving

4-1

General Information

6-1

Glossary of Tire Terminology

5-30

Electrical System

5-48

Glove Box

2-21

Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)

7-2

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

5-9

Halogen Bulbs

5-23

Engine Compartment Overview

5-6

Hazard Warning Flashers

3-2

Engine Coolant

5-12

Head Restraints

1-3

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

3-22

Headlamp Aiming

5-23

Engine Exhaust

2-19

Headlamp Wiring

5-48

Engine Oil

5-7

Headlamps

5-24

Engine Overheating

5-14

Highbeam On Light

3-25

Engine Serial Number

7-1

Highway Hypnosis

4-12

Exterior Lamps

3-8

Hill and Mountain Roads

4-12

Hold Mode Light

3-22

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

5-4

Hood Release

5-4

Filling Your Tank

5-2

Horn

3-2

Finish Damage

5-47

How Does an Air Bag Restrain?

1-32

Fog Lamp Light

3-25

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

1-7

Folding Rear Seat

1-4

Hydraulic Clutch

5-12

Freeway Driving

4-11

Front Armrest Storage Area

2-22

Identification Numbers

7-1

Front Fog Lamps

5-24

If a Tire Goes Flat

5-38

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INDEX

Ignition Positions

2-11

Manual Seats (With Sliding Storage Tray)

1-1

Infants and Young Children

1-16

Manual Seats (Without Sliding Storage Tray)

1-1

Instrument Panel Cluster

3-18

Manual Transmission Fluid

5-11

Instrument Panel Overview

3-1

Manual Transmission Operation

2-15

Interior Lamps

3-9

Manual Windows

2-7

Mirrors

2-20

Jump Starting

5-20

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Keys

2-1

(NHTSA)

7-4

New Vehicle Break-In

2-10

Lap-Shoulder Belt

1-11

Leaving Your Vehicle

2-6

Off-Road Recovery

4-6

License Plate Lamps

5-26

Oil Pressure Light

3-24

Liftgate

2-6

Older Children

1-15

Loading Your Vehicle

4-17

On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data

Lockout Protection

2-6

Recorders

7-3

Loss of Control

4-7

Outlet Adjustment

3-17

Low Fuel Warning Light

3-26

Outside Convex Mirror

2-21

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children

Outside Heated Mirrors

2-21

(LATCH System)

1-22

Outside Manual Mirror

2-20

Luggage Compartment Lamp

5-25

Outside Power Mirrors

2-20

Maintenance

6-2

Parking Brake

2-16

Maintenance Recommended under Normal Driving

Parking Over Things That Can Burn

2-18

Conditions

6-2

Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

2-18

Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving

Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator

3-26

Conditions

6-6

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

3-17

Maintenance Record

6-10

Passenger Sensing System

1-30

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

3-23

Power Door Locks

2-5

Manual Lumbar

1-2

Power Steering Fluid

5-17

Manual Rearview Mirror

2-20

Power Windows

2-7

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INDEX

Power Windows and Other Power Options

5-49

Safety Belts

1-5

Safety Certification Label

7-2

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

1-7

Scheduled Maintenance Services

6-2

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH

System

1-23

Radio with Six-Disc CD (Double Display, MP3/WMA)

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position

1-24

(AGH-5400)

3-38

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat

Rear Door Security Locks

2-5

Position

1-25

Rear Seat Armrest

2-23

Securing a Child Restraint with Top Strap

1-21

Rear Seat Passengers

1-11

Selecting the Right Condition

6-1

Rear Seats

1-4

Service

5-1

Rear Sidemarker Lamps

5-27

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle

1-33

Rear Window and Outside Rearview Mirror Defogger

3-16

Sheet Metal Damage

5-47

Rear Window Washer/Wiper

3-6

Shifting Into Park (P)

2-17

Reclining Seatbacks

1-2

Shifting Out of Park (P)

2-17

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

6-10

Spare Tire

5-43

Recreational Vehicle Towing

4-16

Specifications

5-53

Remote Keyless Entry System

2-1

Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning

Remote Keyless Entry System Operation

2-2

Light

3-22

Replacement Bulbs

5-27

Speedometer and Odometer

3-18

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

1-34

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

2-10

Reporting Safety Defects

7-4

Starting Your Engine

2-11

Restraint System Check

1-33

Steering

4-5

Right Front Passenger Position

1-11

STEERING WHEEL REMOTE OPERATION

3-37, 3-44

Running Your Engine While You Are Parked

2-19

Storage Areas

2-21

Sun Visors

2-8

Safety Belt: They are for Everyone

1-5

Sunglasses Storage Compartment

2-22

Safety Belt Extender

1-14

Sunroof

2-23

Safety Belt Pretensioner System

1-13

Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)

1-26

Safety Belt Reminder Light

3-19

Safety Belt Reminder Tone

3-19

Tachometer

3-19

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

1-10

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INDEX

Tail/Stop Lamps and Rear Turn Signal Lamps

5-25

What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?

1-32

Theft-Deterrent Systems

2-8

What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?

1-32

Tilt Wheel

3-3

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

5-37

Tire Chains

5-38

Wheel Replacement

5-38

Tire Inflation Pressure

5-34

When It Is Time for New Tires

5-36

Tire Inspection and Rotation

5-35

When Should an Air Bag Inflate?

1-31

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

5-32

When to Add Engine Oil

5-7

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

3-27

Where Are the Air Bags?

1-29

Tire Sidewall Labeling

5-28

Where to Put the Restraint

1-20

Tire Size

5-29

Windows

2-7

Tires

5-28

Windshield Washer Fluid

5-18

Top Strap

1-20

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

5-27

Top Strap Anchor Location

1-21

Windshield Wiper Fuses

5-48

Towing

4-16

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

3-4

Towing a Trailer

4-19

Winter Driving

4-13

Towing Your Vehicle

4-16

Trip Odometer

3-18

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

4-1

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

3-3

Underbody Maintenance

5-47

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

5-37

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

5-47

Vehicle Identification

5-48

Vehicle Identification Number

7-1

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

5-48

Vehicle Loading

5-35

Warning Lights, Gauges and Indicators

3-18

Warranties

7-2

Weatherstrips

5-45

8-5

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