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The ESP^® indicator lights are described

as an ordinary

ABS with no

additional

WARNING

below:

ESP^®

functions.

•

The ESP^® may not work properly if

ESP^® Warning Light

tires or wheels other than those

specified in the Owner’s Manual are

used. When replacing tires or

wheels, use only the size and type

specified in this Owner’s Manual.

•

The ESP^® may not work properly if

tires are not inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure.

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•

The ESP^® may not work properly if

tires are fitted with tire chains.

The ESP^® warning light in the instrument

•

The ESP^® may not work properly if

cluster comes on if there is a problem in

the tires are excessively worn. Be

the electronic control system of the ESP^®

sure to replace tires when the tread

when you press the engine switch to

wear indicators in the grooves

change the ignition mode to “ON”. This

appear on the tread surface.

indicator light also blinks at a rate of

•

The ESP^® is not a substitute for

times per second when one of the ESP^®

winter tires or tire chains on a snow

systems other than the ABS is activated.

covered road.

CAUTION

WARNING

If the ESP^® warning light comes on

and stays on while driving, there may

•

The ESP^® may not work properly if

be a malfunction of the ESP^® sys-

engine related parts such as the

tems (other than ABS). You should

muffler are not equivalent to stan-

have the systems inspected by an

dard equipment or are extremely

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

deteriorated.

•

Do not modify the vehicle’s sus-

NOTE:

pension since the ESP^® may not

When the ESP^® warning light comes on

operate correctly.

and stays on while driving, indicating a

malfunction of the ESP^® systems (other

than ABS), the brake system will function

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“ESP^® OFF” Indicator Light

“ESP^® OFF” switch

(1)

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You should turn the ESP^® on during your

ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-

efits of all of the ESP^® systems.

It may be required to turn the ESP^® sys-

tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is

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stuck in sand, mud, or snow, where wheel

If the message shown in the above illustra-

When the “ESP^® OFF” switch (1) located

spin is necessary.

tion appears on the information display,

at the center console is pushed and held to

there may be a problem with the ESP^®

turn off the ESP^® systems

(other than

system. Have your vehicle inspected by an

ABS), the “ESP^® OFF” indicator light in the

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

instrument cluster comes on.

When you have turned the ESP^® systems

NOTE:

(other than ABS) off, make sure to turn

The ESP^® system will not activate while

them back on before resuming ordinary

this message is displayed.

driving.

When you push the “ESP^® OFF” switch

ABS Warning Light / Brake System

again, the “ESP^® OFF” indicator light will

Warning Light

go out and all of the ESP^® systems will be

See “Braking” in the “OPERATING YOUR

activated.

VEHICLE” section.

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Hill Hold Control System

3) The vehicle is on an upward incline.

Tire Pressure Monitoring

(if equipped)

System (TPMS) (if equipped)

The hill hold control system is designed to

NOTE:

assist you in starting to move up steep or

You may hear a sound coming from the

The tire pressure monitoring system is

slippery hills. When you start to move up a

engine when the hill hold control system is

designed to alert you when one or more of

hill, the system helps to prevent the vehicle

activated. This sound is normal and does

the tires on your vehicle is significantly

from rolling downward while you move your

not indicate a malfunction.

under-inflated. A Tire Pressure Monitoring

foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator

System

(TPMS) sensor containing a

pedal.

unique identification code is mounted on

each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit

WARNING

tire pressure signals to receiver which

relays the information to a tire pressure

•

Do not rely excessively on the hill

monitoring system controller. When the

hold control system. The hill hold

inflation pressure of one or more tires indi-

control system may not prevent the

cates significant under-inflation, the low

vehicle from rolling downward on a

tire pressure warning light shown below

hill under all load or road condi-

comes on.

tions. Always be prepared to

depress the brake pedal to prevent

the vehicle from rolling downward.

Failure to pay attention and

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depress the brake pedal to hold the

vehicle on a hill when necessary,

If the message shown in the above illustra-

may result in loss of control or an

tion appears on the information display,

accident.

there may be a problem with the hill hold

•

Do not use the hill hold control sys-

control system. Have your vehicle

tem to bring the vehicle to a stop

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

on a hill.

dealer.

The hill hold control system activates for a

NOTE:

The hill hold control system will not acti-

maximum of about 2 seconds if your foot is

moved from the brake pedal when the fol-

vate while this message is displayed.

lowing condition are all met.

1) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear

or reverse gear.

2) The parking brake is released.

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Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

WARNING

(Continued)

If the low tire pressure warning light

Driving on a significantly under-

does not come on when you press

inflated tire causes the tire to over-

the engine switch to change the igni-

heat and can lead to tire failure.

tion mode to “ON”, or comes on and

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-

blinks while driving there may be a

ciency and tire tread life, and may

problem with the tire pressure moni-

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affect the vehicle’s handling and

toring system. Have your vehicle

stopping ability.

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

WARNING

Please note that the TPMS is not a

dealer. Even if the light turns off after

substitute for proper tire mainte-

blinking, indicating that the monitor-

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-

ing system has recovered, make sure

vided), should be checked monthly

bility

to maintain correct tire

to have an authorized SUZUKI dealer

when cold and inflated to the inflation

pressure, even if under-inflation has

check the system.

pressure recommended by the vehi-

not reached the level to trigger illumi-

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

nation of the TPMS low tire pressure

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

WARNING

telltale.

your vehicle has tires of a different

The load rating of your tires is

size than the size indicated on the

reduced at lower inflation pressures.

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

WARNING

If your tires become even moderately

sure label, you should determine the

The tire pressure monitoring system

under-inflated, the vehicle load may

proper tire inflation pressure for

is not a substitute for regular tire

exceed the load rating of the tires,

those tires.)

pressure inspections. Check tire

which can lead to tire failure. The low

As an added safety feature, your

inflation pressures monthly when

tire pressure warning light will not

vehicle has been equipped with a tire

cold and set to the recommended

alert you of this condition. The warn-

pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

inflation pressure as specified on the

ing light will only come on when one

that illuminates a low tire pressure

vehicle’s tire information placard and

or more of your tires become signifi-

telltale when one or more of your

in the owner’s manual. Refer to

cantly under-inflated. Check and

tires is significantly under-inflated.

“Tires” in the

“INSPECTION AND

adjust your tire inflation pressure at

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

MAINTENANCE” section.

least once a month. Refer to “Tires”

sure telltale illuminates, you should

in the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

stop and check your tires as soon as

NANCE” section.

possible, and inflate them to the

proper pressure.

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The low tire pressure warning light can

NOTE:

WARNING

come on due to normal causes such as

•

The information display shows the above

natural air leaks and pressure changes

warning and indicator message when

If the low tire pressure warning light

caused by changes in temperature or

this light comes on.

comes on and stays on, reduce your

atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air

•

When the tire inflation pressure is

speed and avoid abrupt steering and

pressure in the tires to the pressure shown

adjusted in high altitude areas, the low

braking. Stop in a safe place as soon

on the tire information placard should

tire pressure light may not turn off even

as possible and check your tires.

cause the low tire pressure warning light to

after tire inflation pressure adjustment.

• If you have a flat tire, replace it with

turn off.

In this case, adjust the inflation pressure

the spare tire. Refer to

“Jacking

to a slightly higher pressure than is

Instructions” in the “EMERGENCY

If the light turns on again shortly after

shown on the tire information placard.

SERVICE” section. Refer to

adjusting the pressure in your tires, you

•

The low tire pressure warning light may

“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels”

may have a flat tire. If you have a flat tire,

turn off temporarily after coming on. This

for instructions on how to restore

replace it with the spare tire. Refer to

could be due to surface temperature

normal operation of the tire pres-

“Jacking Instructions” in the

“EMER-

increases after long distance driving or

sure monitoring system after you

GENCY SERVICE” section. Refer to

traveling to a high temperature area.

have had a flat tire.

“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels” for

Even if the tire pressure warning light

• If one or more of your tires is

instructions on how to restore normal oper-

turns off after coming on, make sure to

under-inflated adjust the inflation

ation of the tire pressure monitoring sys-

check the inflation pressure of all tires.

pressure in all of your tires to the

tem after you have had a flat tire.

•

To reduce the chance that the low tire

recommended inflation pressure as

pressure warning light will come on due

soon as possible.

to normal changes in temperature and

Be aware that driving on a signifi-

atmospheric pressure, it is important to

cantly under-inflated tire can cause

check and adjust the tire pressures

the tire to overheat and can lead to

when the tires are cold. Tires that

tire failure, and may affect steering

appear to be at the specified pressure

control and brake effectiveness. This

when checked after driving, when the

could lead to an accident, resulting in

tires are warm, could have pressure

severe injury or death.

below the specification when the tires

cool down. Also, tires that are inflated to

the specified pressure in a warm garage

may have pressure below the specifica-

tion when the vehicle is driven outside in

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very cold temperature. If you adjust the

tire pressure in a garage that is warmer

than the outside temperature, you

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

should add 1 psi to the recommended

TPMS Malfunction Indicator

The TPMS malfunction indicator is not

cold tire inflation pressure for every 10°F

reset even after the engine is turned off; it

difference between garage temperature

WARNING

remains in the on state until the normal

and outside temperature.

conditions are restored.

Your vehicle has also been equipped

with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

For tire inflation pressure information, refer

WARNING

indicate when the system is not oper-

to “Tire Inflation Pressure” in the “INSPEC-

ating properly.

When the malfunction indicator is

TION AND MAINTENANCE” section.

illuminated, the system may not be

able to detect or signal low tire pres-

To make the low tire pressure warning light

WARNING

sure as intended. TPMS malfunctions

turn off, the vehicle must be driven for

may occur for a variety of reasons,

longer and faster than the specified thresh-

The TPMS malfunction indicator is

including the installation of replace-

olds after adjusting the tire pressure.

combined with the low tire pressure

ment or alternate tires or wheels on

Please ask an authorized SUZUKI dealer

telltale. When the system detects a

the vehicle that prevent the TPMS

for details.

malfunction, the telltale will flash for

from functioning properly. Always

approximately one minute and then

check the TPMS malfunction telltale

remain continuously illuminated.

after replacing one or more tires or

This sequence will continue upon

wheels on your vehicle to ensure that

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long

the replacement or alternate tires and

as the malfunction exists.

wheels allow the TPMS to continue to

function properly.

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NOTE:

Replacing Tires and/or Wheels

CAUTION

The information display shows the above

If you get a flat tire, Suzuki recommends

warning and indicator message when this

that you have an authorized SUZUKI

•

The tire pressure sensors can be

light comes on.

dealer mount a new tire on the wheel that

damaged by the installation or

had the flat tire, and reinstall this tire on the

removal of tires. When tires must

TPMS Limitations

vehicle in place of the spare. The TPMS is

be repaired or replaced, we highly

The tire pressure monitoring system may

already set up to recognize the ID code of

recommend that you have them

not function properly under certain circum-

the original wheel, and normal TPMS oper-

repaired or replaced by an autho-

stances. In the following situations, the low

ation will be restored.

rized SUZUKI dealer.

tire pressure warning light may come on

•

Do not use liquid sealants for a flat

and remain on or may blink.

tire as air pressure sensors can be

•

When you replace a flat tire with the

damaged.

spare tire.

•

If the low tire pressure warning

•

When you include the spare tire during a

light comes on frequently, there

tire rotation.

may be something wrong with one

•

When the TPMS sensor is damaged dur-

of the tires or with the monitoring

ing a tire replacement or liquid sealants

system. Have your vehicle

are used to repair a flat tire.

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

•

When the TPMS sensor’s electronic sig-

dealer.

nal is disturbed in one of the following

ways:

- Electric devices or facilities using simi-

lar radio wave frequencies are nearby.

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- A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle,

in particular, around the wheels or

NOTE:

wheel housings.

The above message will be indicated on

- Snow tires or tire chains are used.

the information display if the ID code is not

•

When you use non-genuine SUZUKI

registered.

wheels or tires.

If you need to replace original wheels on

•

When the pressure of any tire is too

your vehicle, your dealer must make sure

high.

that TPMS sensors are installed in the new

•

When there is a problem with the

wheels and must set up the TPMS to rec-

receiver of the keyless entry/start remote

ognize the new sensors.

controller.

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NOTE:

Traveling to CANADA

A TPMS sensor is not installed in the spare

Please note that service for the tire pres-

tire. You should use the spare tire only in

sure monitoring system may not be avail-

an emergency situation, and should

able in CANADA should there be any

replace the spare tire as soon as possible

problems or malfunctions in the system.

to restore normal TPMS operation.

WARNING

Only use tires and wheels recom-

mended by SUZUKI as standard or

optional equipment for your vehicle.

Use of tires or wheels not recom-

mended by SUZUKI can result in

TPMS failure. Refer to “Tires” in the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”

section for additional information.

For Vehicles Sold in U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful

interference.

2) This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for com-

pliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

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DRIVING TIPS

Break-In

Catalytic Converter

CAUTION

The future performance and reliabil-

ity of the engine depends on the care

and restraint exercised during its

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early life. It is especially important to

observe the following precautions

during the initial 960 km (600 miles)

WARNING

of vehicle operation.

•

Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.

•

After starting, do not race the

Even though air bags are equipped

engine. Warm it up gradually.

at the front seating positions, the

•

Avoid prolonged vehicle operation

driver and all passengers should

at a constant speed. Moving parts

be properly restrained at all times,

will break in better if you vary your

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using the seat belts provided. Refer

speed.

The purpose of the catalytic converter is to

to the

“Seat Belts and Child

•

Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid

Restraint Systems” section for

full throttle starts.

minimize the amount of harmful pollutants

in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded

instructions on proper use of the

•

Avoid hard stopping, especially

seat belts.

during the first 320 km (200 miles)

fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic

converters is prohibited by federal law,

•

Never drive while under the influ-

of driving.

ence of alcohol or other drugs.

•

Do not drive slowly with the tran-

because lead deactivates the pollutant-

reducing components of the catalyst sys-

Alcohol and drugs can seriously

saxle in a high gear.

impair your ability to drive safely,

•

Drive the vehicle at moderate

tem.

greatly increasing the risk of injury

engine speeds.

The converter is designed to last the life of

to yourself and others. You should

the vehicle under normal usage and when

also avoid driving when you are

unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-

tired, sick, irritated or under stress.

nance is required on the converter. How-

ever, it is very important to keep the engine

properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which

can result from an improperly tuned

engine, may cause overheating of the cat-

alyst. This may result in permanent heat

damage to the catalyst and other vehicle

components.

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DRIVING TIPS

Improving Fuel Economy

CAUTION

The following instructions will help you

To minimize the possibility of catalyst

improve fuel economy.

or other vehicle damage:

•

Maintain the engine in the proper

Avoid excessive idling

operating condition.

If you are to wait for more than a minute

•

In the event of an engine malfunc-

while you are parked, stop the engine and

tion, particularly one involving

start it again later. When warming up a

engine misfire or other apparent

cold engine, allow the engine to idle until

loss of performance, have the vehi-

the temperature gauge pointer comes up

cle serviced promptly.

to the

“C” position. In this position, the

•

Do not shut off the engine or inter-

engine is sufficiently warm for starting off.

rupt the ignition when the transaxle

is in gear and the vehicle is in

Avoid “jackrabbit” starts

54G584S

motion.

Fast starts away from lights or stop signs

•

Do not try to start the engine by

will consume fuel unnecessarily and

pushing or towing the vehicle or

WARNING

shorten engine life. Start off slowly.

coasting down a hill.

Be careful where you park and drive;

•

Do not idle the engine with any

Avoid unnecessary stops

the catalytic converter and other

spark plug wires disconnected or

Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop-

exhaust components can get very

removed, such as during diagnos-

ping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed

hot. As with any vehicle, do not park

tic testing.

whenever possible. Slowing down and then

or operate this vehicle in areas where

•

Do not idle the vehicle for pro-

accelerating again uses more fuel.

combustible materials such as dry

longed periods if idling seems

grass or leaves can come in contact

rough or there are other malfunc-

Keep a steady cruising speed

with a hot exhaust system.

tions.

Keep as constant a speed as road and traf-

•

Do not allow the fuel tank to get

fic conditions will permit.

near the empty level.

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DRIVING TIPS

Highway Driving

Driving on Hills

EXAMPLE

When driving at highway speeds, pay

attention to the following:

•

Stopping

distance

progressively

increases with vehicle speed. Apply the

brakes far enough ahead of the stopping

point to allow for the extra stopping dis-

tance.

•

On rainy days, “Hydroplaning” can occur.

“Hydroplaning” is the loss of direct con-

tact between the road surface and the

vehicle’s tires due to a water film forming

between them. Steering or braking the

vehicle while “Hydroplaning” can be very

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difficult, and loss of control can occur.

Keep the air cleaner clean

Keep speed down when the road surface

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If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there

is wet.

•

When climbing steep hills, the car may

will be greater intake resistance, resulting

•

At high speeds, the vehicle may be

begin to slow down and show a lack of

in decreased power output and increased

affected by side winds. Therefore,

power. If this happens, you should shift

fuel consumption.

reduce speed and be prepared for unex-

to a lower gear so that the engine will

pected buffeting, which can occur at the

again be operating in its normal power

Keep weight to a minimum

exits of tunnels, when passing by a cut of

range. Shift rapidly to prevent the car

The heavier the load, the more fuel the

a hill, or when being overtaken by large

from losing momentum.

vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage

vehicles, etc.

•

When driving down a hill, the engine

or cargo when it is not necessary.

should be used for braking by shifting to

next lower gear. (Do this with EITHER a

Keep tire pressure correct

CVT or manual transaxle.)

Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel

due to increased running resistance of the

tires. Keep your tires inflated to the correct

pressure shown on the label located below

the driver’s side door latch striker.

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DRIVING TIPS

Driving on Slippery Roads

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

WARNING

If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or

sand, follow the directions below:

Try not to hold the brake pedal down

Shift the transaxle back and forth

too long or too often while going

between a forward range (or first gear

down a steep or long hill. This could

for manual transaxle) and reverse. This

cause the brakes to overheat, result-

will create a rocking motion which may

ing in reduced braking efficiency.

give you enough momentum to free the

Failure to take this precaution could

vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator

result in loss of vehicle control.

to keep wheel spinning to a minimum

wheel rpm. Remove your foot from the

accelerator while shifting.

CAUTION

Do not race the engine. Excessive

When descending a down hill,

wheel spin will cause the tires to dig

NEVER press the engine switch to

deeper, making it more difficult to free

change the ignition mode to “LOCK”

the vehicle.

60G089S

(OFF). Emission control system and

If your vehicle remains stuck after a few

CVT (if equipped) damage may result.

Under wet road conditions you should

minutes of rocking, get another vehicle

drive at a lower speed than on dry roads

to pull your vehicle out.

due to possible slippage of tires during

braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov-

WARNING

ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed

and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt

Do not allow anyone to stand near the

braking, or sharp steering movements.

vehicle when you are rocking it, and

do not spin the wheels faster than an

indicated 40 km/h (25 mph) on the

Intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD)

speedometer. Personal injury and/or

Models

vehicle damage may result from spin-

Your i-AWD provides greater traction on

ning the wheels too fast.

slippery roads than 2-wheel drive models.

However, your i-AWD will not have as

much traction in deep snow, mud or sand

CAUTION

as multipurpose 4WD vehicles. You should

Release the accelerator pedal when

not attempt to drive your i-AWD in deep

operating the gearshift lever. Operat-

snow, mud or sand. i-AWD models are not

ing the lever with the engine racing

sport/utility vehicles, and are not designed

can damage the gears.

for off-road use.

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DRIVING TIPS

Do not drive through deep or rushing

CAUTION

water

Driving in deep or rushing water can be

Do not continue rocking the vehicle

hazardous. You could lose control of the

for more than a few minutes. Pro-

vehicle and the occupants could drown.

longed rocking can cause engine

Also, your vehicle could be seriously dam-

overheating, transaxle or transfer

aged. To avoid these risks, observe the fol-

case damage or tire damage.

lowing instructions and precautions.

Tire Chains

•

Do not drive through deep or rushing

water. Deep or rushing water, such as

Tire chains should only be used if they are

needed to increase traction or are required

fast-moving streams or floodwaters,

could carry your vehicle away from your

by law. Make sure that the chains you use

are small-link chains or cable-type chains

intended path. The water is too deep if it

covers your wheel hubs, axles or

and are the correct size for your vehicle’s

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tires. Also make sure that there is enough

exhaust tailpipe. Know the depth of the

water before you attempt to drive

clearance between the fenders and the

chains as installed on the tires.

through it.

•

If water blocks the tailpipe, the engine

Install the chains on the front tires tightly,

may not start or run. If the water is deep

according to the chain manufacturer’s

enough to get drawn into the engine

instructions. Retighten the chains after

intake system, the engine will be badly

driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-

damaged.

sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.

•

Submerged brakes will have poor brak-

ing performance. Drive slowly and care-

CAUTION

fully. Driving slowly will also help avoid

water splashing onto the ignition system,

If you hear the chains hitting against

which could cause the engine to stall.

the vehicle body while driving, stop

•

Even when driving through shallow or

and tighten them.

still waters, drive carefully since the

If your vehicle is equipped with full

water may be hiding ground hazards

wheel caps, remove the wheel caps

such as holes, ditches or bumps.

before installing the chains or the

wheel caps can be damaged by the

chain bands.

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DRIVING TIPS

WARNING

In addition to following the driving

(Continued)

tips in this section, it is important to

•

After driving through water, test the

observe the following precautions.

brakes while driving at a slow

•

Make sure your tires are in good

speed to see if they have main-

condition and always maintain the

tained their normal effectiveness. If

specified tire pressure. Refer to

the brakes are less effective than

“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND

normal, dry them by repeatedly

MAINTENANCE” section for

applying the brakes while driving

details.

slowly until the brakes have

•

Do not use tires other than those

regained their normal effective-

specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif-

ness.

ferent sizes or types of tires on the

front and rear wheels. For informa-

tion regarding the specified tires,

refer to the Tire Information Label

located on the driver’s side door

pillar.

•

Never use oversized tires or special

shocks and springs to raise (jack

up) your vehicle. This will change

its handling characteristics. Over-

sized tires may also rub against the

fender over bumps, causing vehicle

damage or tire failure.

(Continued)

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System

(Climate Control)

5-1

Radio Antenna

5-9

Audio Systems

5-10

Fuel Filler Door

5-73

Fuel Filler Cap

5-74

Engine Hood

5-75

Sun Visor

5-77

Interior Light Switch

5-78

Courtesy Lights

5-79

Footwell Lights

5-79

Trunk Light

5-79

Spot Light

5-80

Accessory Socket

5-80

Assist Grips

5-82

Coat Hooks

5-83

Sunroof (if equipped)

5-83

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Glove Box

5-85

Overhead Console

5-86

Lidded Instrument Panel Box

5-87

Cup Holder and Storage Area (if equipped)

5-87

Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped)

5-89

Footrest

5-89

Center Console Box

5-89

Armrest

5-90

Floor Mats (if equipped)

5-91

Luggage Under-box

5-92

Net/Rope Hooks

5-92

Roof Rack Anchors (if equipped)

5-92

HomeLink^® (if equipped)

5-93

Frame Hooks

5-96

Suzuki Kizashi (2010 year). Manual - part 10