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DRIVING TIPS

66J21-03E

60G409

DRIVING TIPS

Important Vehicle Design Features To Know ................... 7-1

On-Pavement Driving .......................................................... 7-2

Off-Road Driving ................................................................. 7-4

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Product View3
Introduction4
Service Station Guide5
Table of Contents6
Location of Warning Messages7
Foreword8
If You Have any Problems with Your Suzuki8
Warning/Caution/Note9
Modification Warning Leak Detection Pump10
Fuel Recommendation12
- Fuel Pump Labeling13
- Gasoline/Ethanol Blends13
- Gasoline/Methanol Blends13
- Gasoline Containing MTBE13
Before Driving14
- Ignition Key Reminder15
- Keys: 815
- Spare Tire Nut Lock (if Equipped)15
- Door Locks16
  - Power Door Locking System (if Equipped)16
  - Side Door Locks16
  - To Lock a Front Door from Outside the Vehicle16
  - Driver’s Side17
  - Front Passenger’s Side17
  - Keyless Start System Remote Controller/Keyless Entry System Transmitter17
  - "Lock" Button/"Unlock" Button Function18
  - "Panic" Button Function18
  - Keyless Unlocking/Locking Using the19
  - Request Switches19
  - Reminder Function21
  - Replacement of the Battery21
  - Programming/Erasing the Remote Controller Code Yourself22
  - To Change the Old Remote Controller Codes in Your Vehicle’s Memory23
  - To Program a New Remote Controller23
  - Keyless Entry System Transmitter24
  - Code Yourself26
  - Programming/Removing a Transmitter26
  - To Program a New Transmitter26
  - Child Lock System (Rear Side Doors)27
  - To Change the Old Transmitter Codes in Your Vehicle’s Memory27
- Windows27
  - Power Window Controls (if Equipped)28
  - Rear Door28
  - Lock Switch29
- Mirrors29
  - Passenger’s Door29
  - Inside Rearview Mirror30
  - Outside Rearview Mirrors31
  - Power Mirror Control (if Equipped)31
- Seat Adjustment: 1431
  - Adjusting Seat Position32
  - Adjusting Seatbacks32
  - Front Seat32
- Head Restraints: 332
  - Front33
  - Head Restraints33
  - Rear Seat33
- Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 1433
  - Rear34
  - Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems34
  - Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)36
  - Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)36
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt36
  - Safety Reminder37
  - Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light38
  - Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light38
  - Seat Belt Reminder38
  - Flow Chart39
  - Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder40
  - Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder40
  - Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster (if Equipped)40
  - Child Restraint Systems41
  - Infant Restraint-Rear Seat Only41
  - Seat Belt Inspection41
  - Booster Seat42
  - Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts (Child Restraint with no Top Strap)43
  - Installation with the Latch System45
  - To Revert from ALR to ELR45
  - Installation-Child Restraint with Top Strap48
  - Seat Belt Extender49
  - Seat Belt Pretensioner System (for Front Seat Belt Only)50
- Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags)50
- Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags)51
- Front Air Bags53
- Frontal Collision Range53
- Front Air Bags will Not Inflate54
- Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags54
- Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags will Probably Not Inflate55
- Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags will Not Inflate55
- Side Collision Range55
- Front Passenger Sensing System56
- How the System Works58
- Servicing the Air Bag System60
Instrument Panel62
- Instrument Panel63
- Instrument Cluster: 864
- Warning and Indicator Lights65
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light65
- Brake System Warning Light67
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light67
- “ESP Off” Indicator Light68
- Slip Indicator Light68
- “ESP” (Electronic Stability Program) Warning Ligh68
Operating Your Vehicle68
- Charging Light69
- Oil Pressure Light69
- Malfunction Indicator Light70
- “Air Bag” Light70
- Keyless Start System Indicator Light (if Equipped)71
- Low Fuel Warning Light71
- Open Door Warning Light71
- “Cruise” Indicator Light (if Equipped)71
- Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indicator Light (if Equipped)72
- High Beam Indicator Light72
- Transfer Position Indicator Light (if Equipped)72
- Turn Signal Indicators72
- A/T Selector Position Indicator (if Equipped)73
- Speedometer/Odometer/Tripmeter/Brightness Control73
- Brightness Control74
- Fuel Gauge: 875
- Tachometer: 875
- "Pass Air Bag Off" Indicator76
- Temperature Gauge: 876
- Hazard Warning Switch: 877
- Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster (if Equipped) Switch77
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)78
  - “ESP Off” Switch78
  - Clock79
- Glove Box: 379
- Information Display79
- Transfer Switch (if Equipped)79
  - Fuel Consumption and Driving Range80
  - Thermometer80
  - Average Fuel Consumption81
  - Fuel Consumption81
  - Instantaneous Fuel Consumption81
  - Unit Indication of Fuel Consumption and Driving Range81
  - Driving Range82
- Heating and Air Conditioning System: 482
- Theft Deterrent Light82
  - Air Outlet (Front)83
  - Center Outlet83
  - Blower Speed Selector/Air Intake Selector84
  - Description of Controls84
- Heating System84
  - Temperature Selector84
  - Air Flow Selector85
  - Bi-Level85
  - Heat & Defrost85
  - Ventilation85
  - System Operating Instructions86
- Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System (Climate Control)87
  - Temperature Selector/Air Conditioning Switch87
  - Auto88
  - Fresh Air88
  - Recirculated Air88
  - Automatic Operation89
  - Manual Operation90
- Audio Systems91
- Maintenance91
- AM/FM/XM CD Player with CD Changer Control91
- AM/FM/XM 6-CD Player with CD Changer Control91
- Precautions92
- Cautions on Handling92
- Adjusting the Contrast of the Display95
- Adjusting the AVC (Auto Volume Control)95
- Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader95
- Adjusting the Volume95
- Listening to the Radio96
- Display96
- Selecting the Reception Band97
- Preset Memory97
- Scan Tuning97
- Radio Reception97
- Radio Antenna98
- Listening to a CD98
- AM/FM/XM CD Player with CD Changer Control (Built in CD Player)99
- Loading and Ejecting a CD100
- Selecting a Track100
- Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Track100
- Repeat Play100
- AM/FM/XM 6-CD Player with CD Changer Control (Built-In CD Changer)101
- Loading One CD102
- Loading Multiple Cds102
- Ejecting One CD102
- Ejecting All the Cds103
- Listening to an MP3/WMA Disc104
- MP3/WMA Mode105
- Selecting a Folder105
- Displaying CD Titles105
- Listening to a XM Satellite Radio (Option)106
- XD Mode107
- Selecting a Band107
- Satellite Radio Reception107
- Selecting the Item to be Displayed107
- Listening to Audio for AUX (Option)108
- Aux Function108
- Listening to a CD from an External CD Changer (Option)109
- Selecting a CD Changer Mode110
- Selecting a Disc110
- Random Play110
- Track Repeat111
- Disc Repeat111
- To Change the Radio Station112
- To Change the Selection on a CD112
- To Control the Volume112
- Remote Audio Controls (if Equipped)112
- Anti-Theft Feature113
- Setting the Anti-Theft Function114
- Canceling Your Established PIN Setting114
- Confirming Your Personal Identification Number (PIN)115
- Troubleshooting116
- Applicable to Every Device116
- Radio116
- CD116
- Error Display117
Driving Tips118
- Important Differences between Your Multipurpose Vehicle and Ordinary Passenger Cars119
- Important Vehicle Design Features to Know119
- On-Pavement Driving120
- Off-Road Driving122
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck122
- Tire Chains123
Vehicle Loading and Towing126
- Vehicle Loading127
- Trailer Lights128
- Trailer Towing128
- Safety Chains128
- Hitches128
- Mirrors129
- Vehicle/Trailer Weight Limits129
- Gross Trailer Weight129
- Gross Combined Weight129
- Tongue Weight130
- Gross Vehicle Weight130
- Gross Axle Weight130
- Additional Trailer Towing Warnings131
- Towing Your Vehicle (Recreational Towing)133
- Towing Instruction Table133
- 4WD Vehicle with a Transfer Switch133
- Before Towing134
- To Tow a Vehicle Equipped with a Transfer Switch with All Four Wheels on the Ground134
- Four Wheels on the Ground135
- 4WD Vehicle Without a Transfer Switch136
- 2WD Vehicle136
- Front Wheels on the Ground and Rear Wheels on a Dolly137
Inspection and Maintenance138
- Maintenance Schedule140
- Periodic Maintenance Schedule141
- Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions145
- Drive Belt147
- Engine Oil and Filter147
  - Specified Oil147
  - Engine Oil Dipstick148
  - Oil Level Check148
  - Refilling148
  - Changing Engine Oil and Filter149
  - Replace the Oil Filter149
  - Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks150
  - Differential/Transfer Case151
  - Manual Transmission151
  - Specified Gear Oil151
  - Transmission/Extension Case151
- Automatic Transmission Fluid: 10152
  - Extension Case (2WD)152
  - Front Differential152
  - Gear Oil Level Check152
  - Rear Differential152
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid153
- Engine Coolant153
  - Fluid Level Check153
  - Gear Oil Replacement153
  - Tightening Torque153
  - Changing Oil154
  - Adding Engine Coolant155
  - Engine Coolant Level Check155
  - Selection of Coolant155
- Windshield Washer Fluid: 3155
- Air Cleaner156
- Engine Coolant Replacement156
- Brakes: 6157
- Front and Rear (if Equipped)157
- Spark Plugs157
  - Windshield Washer Fluid157
  - Air Cleaner158
  - Spark Plugs158
  - Brake Fluid159
  - Brake Pedal160
- Clutch Pedal: 6160
- Steering Wheel: 6160
  - Parking Brake Lever161
  - Steering Wheel161
- Tires: 6161
  - Clutch Pedal162
  - Power Steering Fluid162
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling162
  - Typical Passenger Car Tire Sidewall162
  - Tire Size163
  - Measuring Air Pressure164
  - Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures164
  - Tire Inflation Pressure164
  - Tire Inspection165
  - DOT Quality Grades Treadwear166
  - Temperature–A, B, C166
  - Traction–Aa, A, B, C166
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading166
  - 4-Tire Rotation167
  - Changing Wheels167
  - Tire Rotation167
  - Tightening Torque for Wheel Nut 100 Nm (72.3 Lb-Ft, 10.0 Kg-M)168
  - Snow Tires169
- Battery: 9170
- Fuses: 7170
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology170
  - Occupant Loading and Distribution for Vehicle Normal Load for Various Designated Seating Capacities170
- Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit171
- Vehicle Loading Example172
- Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Limits172
- Fuses173
- Battery173
Emergency Service173
- Main Fuse Box174
- Fuse Box175
- Fuse under the Dash Board175
- Bulb Replacement: 7176
- Headlight Aiming176
- Wiper Blades: 3177
- Air Conditioning System: 4181
- High-Mount Stop Light (if Equipped)181
- Wiper Blades182
- For Windshield Wipers182
- For Rear Wipers184
- Installation184
- Air Conditioning System185
Appearance Care186
- Important Information about Corrosion187
- Common Causes of Corrosion187
- Environmental Conditions Which Accelerate Corrosion187
- How to Help Prevent Corrosion187
- Cleaning the Exterior189
- Vehicle Cleaning189
- Cleaning Interior189
- Waxing190
General Information192
- Engine Serial Number193
- Vehicle Identification Number193
- Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)194
- Safety Certification Label: 6194
- Warranties194
- On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders195
- Reporting Safety Defects196
Fuses and Protected Circuits198
Specifications202
Index206

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