Suzuki Automobile 2010 Kizashi User Manual

This owner’s manual applies to the KIZASHI series:

57L1F001

NOTE: The illustrated model is one of the KIZASHI series.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or

mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Suzuki Motor Corporation.

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH

YOUR SUZUKI:

If you purchased your SUZUKI in Canada

please contact the Suzuki Canada Cus-

tomer Relations Department by telephone

at 1-905-889-2677 extension 2254 or in

writing at:

FOREWORD

Please review the New Vehicle Warranty

Information booklet supplied with your

SUZUKI. Should you have a question or

problem regarding the warranty or service

of your vehicle, please take the following

action:

All information in this manual is based

on the latest product information avail-

able at the time of publication. Due to

improvements or other changes, there

may be discrepancies between informa-

tion in this manual and your vehicle.

Suzuki Canada Inc.

Customer Relations

100 East Beaver Creek Road

Richmond Hill, On

L4B 1J6

Consult the Service Manager and the

Owner of the Suzuki Automotive Dealer-

ship. Explain your problem and ask for

their assistance in resolving your problem.

The Owner of the dealership is in the very

best position to assist you as he or she is

vitally concerned with your continued satis-

faction.

SUZUKI

MOTOR

CORPORATION

reserves the right to make production

changes at any time, without notice and

without incurring any obligation to

make the same or similar changes to

vehicles previously built or sold.

In the event you require assistance related

to your SUZUKI, while temporarily travel-

ling in either the United States or Canada,

you may wish to contact the Suzuki Cus-

tomer Relations Department directly of the

country in which you are temporarily oper-

ating your vehicle.

If, after doing so, you still require further

assistance, and you purchased your

SUZUKI in the continental United States,

please contact the American Suzuki Cus-

tomer Relations Department by telephone

at 1-800-934-0934 or in writing at:

SUZUKI

MOTOR

CORPORATION

Please be certain to provide us with the fol-

lowing information: the model, Vehicle

Identification Number, mileage, accesso-

ries involved, event dates, your concern,

and any other comments which you may

have. When we receive your correspon-

dence, we will be pleased to contact the

Owner of your dealership and assist in

resolving your concern.

believes in conservation and protection of

Earth’s natural resources.

To that end, we encourage every vehicle

owner to recycle, trade in, or properly dis-

pose of, as appropriate, used motor oil,

coolant, and other fluids, batteries and

tires.

American Suzuki Motor Corporation

Automotive Customer Relations

3251 East Imperial Highway

Brea, CA 92821-6795

For owners outside the continental United

States, please refer to the distributor’s

address listed in your Warranty Information

booklet.

IMPORTANT

MODIFICATION WARNING

WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE

Please read this manual and follow its

instructions carefully. To emphasize spe-

cial information, the symbol

words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE

have special meanings. Pay special atten-

tion to the messages highlighted by these

signal words:

WARNING

Do not modify this vehicle. Modifica-

tion could adversely affect safety,

handling, performance or durability

and may violate governmental regula-

tions. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from

modification may not be covered

under warranty.

and the

WARNING

Indicates

potential hazard that

could result in death or injury.

75F135

CAUTION

The circle with a slash in this manual

means “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this hap-

pen”.

Improper installation of mobile com-

munication equipment such as cellu-

lar telephones or CB (Citizen’s Band)

radios may cause electronic interfer-

ence with your vehicle’s ignition sys-

tem, resulting in vehicle performance

problems. Consult your SUZUKI

dealer or qualified service technician

for advice on installing such mobile

communication equipment.

CAUTION

Indicates

potential hazard that

could result in vehicle damage.

NOTE:

Indicates special information to make

maintenance easier or instructions clearer.

LEAK DETECTION PUMP

NOTE:

Your vehicle has a pump to regularly check

the vehicle’s evaporative emission control

system for leaks. This check is performed

approximately five hours after the engine is

turned off. During this leak check, you may

hear a sound coming from the vehicle for

several minutes. This sound is normal and

does not indicate a malfunction.

MEMO

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products are a great value

that will give you years of driving pleasure.

This Owner’s Manual was prepared to help you have a safe, enjoyable, and trouble-free experience with your SUZUKI. In it you will learn

about the vehicle’s operation, its safety features and maintenance requirements. Please read it carefully before operating your vehicle.

Afterwards, keep this Manual in the glove box for future reference.

Should you resell the vehicle, please leave this Manual with it for the next owner.

In addition to the Owner’s Manual, the other booklets provided with your SUZUKI explain the vehicle’s warranties. We recommend you

read them as well to familiarize yourself with this important information.

When planning the regular scheduled maintenance of your SUZUKI, we recommend you visit your local SUZUKI dealership. Their fac-

tory-trained technicians will provide the best possible service and use only genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories.

SERVICE STATION GUIDE

1. Fuel (see section 1)

2. Engine hood (see section 5)

3. Tire changing tools (see section 8)

4. Engine oil dipstick <Yellow>

(see section 7)

5. CVT fluid dipstick <Red or Orange>

(see section 7)

6. Engine coolant (see section 7)

7. Windshield washer fluid

(see section 7)

8. Battery (see section 7)

9. Tire pressure (see Tire Information

Label on driver’s door lock pillar)

10. Spare tire (see section 7)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

BEFORE DRIVING

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

DRIVING TIPS

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-

ents, and certain product compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

EMERGENCY SERVICE

APPEARANCE CARE

GENERAL INFORMATION

FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXTERIOR

1. High-mount Stop Light (P.12-3)

2. Rear Combination Light (P.7-53)

3. Radio Antenna (P.5-9)

4. Engine Hood (P.5-75)

5. Headlight (P.2-100, P.7-46)

6. Windshield Wiper (P.2-107)

7. Outside Rearview Mirror (P.2-22)

8. Fuel Filler Cap (P.5-74)

9. License Plate Light (P.7-53)

10. Trunk Lid (P.2-5)

11. Front Fog Light (if equipped)

(P.2-105, P.7-50)

12. Side Marker Light (P.7-51)

13. Side Turn Signal Light (P.7-50)

14. Door Locks (P.2-3)

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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTERIOR

1. Seat Belts (P.2-34)

2. Side Curtain Air Bags (P.2-59)

3. Assist Grip (P.5-82)

4. Interior Light (P.5-78, P.7-45)

5. Sun Visor (P.5-77)

6. Spot Light (P.5-80, P.7-46)

7. Sunroof switch (if equipped) (P.5-83)

8. Overhead Console (P.5-86)

9. Inside Rearview Mirror (if equipped)

(P.2-20)

10. Armrest (P. 5-90)/Cup Holder (P.5-87)

11. Rear Side Air Bags (P.2-59)

12. Rear Seat (P.2-29)

13. Front Side Air Bags (P.2-59)

14. Cup Holder (P.5-87)

15. Front Seats (P.2-23)

16. Gearshift Lever (P.3-13)

13 14

15 16

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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Power Window Controls (P.2-17)/

Lock switch (P.2-18)

2. Power Mirror Control (P.2-22)

3. Remote Audio Controls (P.5-64)

4. Front Air Bags (P.2-57)

5. Cruise Control Switch (if equipped)

(P.3-21)

6. Audio (P.5-10)

7. Heating and Air Conditioning System

(P.5-1)

8. Fuse Box (P.7-40)

9. Information display switches (P.2-80)

10. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-10)

11. Center Console Box (P.5-89)/

Accessory Socket (P.5-80)

12. Glove Box (P.5-85)

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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped)

(P.2-105)

2. Lighting Control Lever (P.2-100)/

Turn Signal Control Lever (P.2-105)

3. Shift Paddles (if equipped) (P.3-17)

4. Instrument Cluster (P.2-68)

5. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever

(P.2-107)

6. Front Seat Heater Switch

(if equipped) (P.2-28)

7. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-106)

8. ESP OFF Switch (P.3-33)

9. Parking Sensor Switch (if equipped)

(P.3-26)

10. 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel

Drive) Switch (if equipped) (P.3-19)

11. Trunk lid unlatch switch (P.2-5)

12. Engine Hood Release Handle

(P.5-75)

13. Tilt/Telescoping/Steering Lock Lever

(P.2-110)

14. Engine Switch (P.3-2)

15. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket

(P.5-81)

10 11 12

16. Accessory Socket (P.5-80)/

Cigarette Lighter (if equipped) (P.5-81)

17. Heated Rear Window and Heated

Outside Rearview Mirrors Switch

(if equipped) (P.2-111)

15 16 17

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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

TIRE CHANGING TOOL

1. Floorboard (P.8-1)

2. Luggage under-box (P.8-1)

3. Jack (P.8-1)

4. Wheel Brace (P.8-1)

5. Tow hook (P.5-96)

6. Spare Tire (P.7-34, P.8-1)

7. Jack Handle (P.8-1)

57L1F007

LOCATION OF WARNING

MESSAGES

Read and follow all of the warnings (labels

etc.) on your vehicle. Make sure you

understand all of them. Keep them on the

vehicle. Do not remove the messages for

any reason. If a label comes off or the

messages become difficult to be read,

have it corrected by your SUZUKI dealer.

&TKXGT

2CUUGPIGT

1. Air bag warning labels

(on both sun visors)

2. Jacking warning label

3. Fuel filler cap message

4. Brake fluid cap message

5. Engine cooling fan warning label

6. Radiator cap warning label

7. Air conditioner warning label

8. Battery label

9. Compact spare tire warning label

(if equipped)

10. Side air bag warning label

11. Rear center head restraint warning

label

12. Jacking instruction warning label

13. Rear center seat belt warning label

14. Floor mat warning label (if equipped)

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MEMO

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Fuel Recommendation ........................................................ 1-1

65D394

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Gasoline Containing MTBE

Fuel Pump Labeling

Fuel Recommendation

Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE

(methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in

your vehicle if the MTBE content is not

greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel

does not contain alcohol.

In some states, pumps that dispense oxy-

genated fuels are required to be labeled for

the type and percentage of oxygenate and

whether important additives are present.

Such labels may provide enough informa-

tion for you to determine if a particular

blend of fuel meets the requirements listed

above. In other areas, pumps may not be

clearly labeled as to the content or type of

oxygenate and additives. If you are not

sure that the fuel you intend to use meets

these requirements, check with the service

station operator or the fuel supplier.

Gasoline/Ethanol blends

Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol

(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol,

may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol

content is not greater than 10%.

Gasoline/Methanol blends

Fuels containing 5% or less methanol

(wood alcohol) may be suitable for use in

your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and

corrosion inhibitors. Do NOT USE fuels

containing more than 5% methanol under

any circumstances. Fuel system damage

or vehicle performance problems resulting

from the use of such fuels are not the

responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be

covered under the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

NOTE:

60A004

To help clean the air, SUZUKI recom-

mends you use the oxygenated fuels.

However, if you are not satisfied with the

driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle

when you are using an oxygenated fuel,

switch back to the regular unleaded gaso-

line.

Your vehicle requires regular unleaded

gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump

octane ((R + M)/2 method). In some areas,

the only fuels that are available are oxy-

genated fuels.

Oxygenated fuels which meet the mini-

mum octane requirement and the require-

ments described below may be used in

your vehicle without jeopardizing the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

CAUTION

Be careful not to spill fuel containing

alcohol while refueling. If fuel is

spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up

immediately. Fuels containing alco-

hol can cause paint damage, which is

not covered under the New Vehicle

Limited Warranty.

NOTE:

Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain

oxygen-carrying additives such as MTBE

or alcohol.

1-1

BEFORE DRIVING

Keys .................................................................................... 2-1

Immobilizer System .......................................................... 2-2

Door Locks ........................................................................ 2-3

Keyless Start System Remote Controller ....................... 2-6

Theft Deterrent Alarm System ......................................... 2-14

Windows ............................................................................ 2-17

Mirrors ................................................................................ 2-20

Front Seats ........................................................................ 2-23

Front Seat Heater (if equipped) ........................................ 2-28

Rear Seats .......................................................................... 2-29

Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ......................... 2-34

Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ..................... 2-55

Instrument Cluster ............................................................ 2-68

Warning and Indicator Lights .......................................... 2-69

Speedometer ..................................................................... 2-78

Tachometer ........................................................................ 2-78

Fuel Gauge ......................................................................... 2-78

Temperature Gauge .......................................................... 2-79

Brightness Control ............................................................ 2-79

Information Display ........................................................... 2-80

Lighting Control Lever ...................................................... 2-100

Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) .............................. 2-105

Turn Signal Control Lever ................................................ 2-105

Hazard Warning Switch .................................................... 2-106

Rain-sensing Wipers and Washer Lever ......................... 2-107

Tilt/Telescoping/Steering Lock Lever (if equipped) ....... 2-110

Horn .................................................................................... 2-111

Heated Rear Window and Heated Outside

60G404

Rearview Mirrors (if equipped) Switch ............................ 2-111

BEFORE DRIVING

To remove the key from the remote control-

ler, slide the lock (3) in the direction of the

arrow and pull out the key.

Keys

(4)

EXAMPLE

(1)

(5)

(2)

57L21003

57L21001

The key identification number (4) is

stamped on a metal tag (5) provided with

the keys. Keep the tag in a safe place. If

you lose your keys, you will need this num-

ber to have new keys made. Write the

number below for your future reference.

Your vehicle comes with two identical key-

less start system remote controllers (1),

each with a detachable key (2) housed

inside.

57L21016

To stow the key into the remote controller,

push the key in the remote controller until

you hear a click.

KEY NUMBER:

(2)

(3)

57L21002

2-1

BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

Immobilizer System

• The immobilizer/keyless start system is

normal if this light goes out in 2 seconds

after pressing the engine switch to

change the ignition mode to “ON”. If the

light fails to go out in this period, there is

something wrong with the system. There

is also a problem with the system if the

light remains on for 5 seconds after the

engine switch is pressed when the

switch is in any other ignition mode than

“ON”.

CAUTION

WARNING

The keyless start system remote con-

troller is a sensitive electronic instru-

ment. To avoid damaging the keyless

start system remote controller:

• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-

ture or high temperature such as

on the dashboard under direct sun-

light.

Never leave the keyless start system

remote controller in the vehicle when

leaving the vehicle.

The immobilizer system is an anti-theft fea-

ture, which checks whether the keyless

start system remote controller that is com-

municating via radio waves with the vehicle

has been registered to the vehicle’s key-

less start system. If the remote controller is

not a registered one, the system will refuse

to start the engine using it.

• Keep the keyless start system

remote controller away from mag-

netic objects.

• Illumination or flashing of the light may

be accompanied by a message on the

information display in the instrument

cluster.

1. For USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

NOTE:

Immobilizer/Keyless Start System

Warning Light

• If you lose your keyless start system

remote controller, see your SUZUKI

dealer as soon as possible to have the

lost one deactivated, then have the new

remote controller made by them.

• If you own other vehicles with keyless

start system remote controller, keep

those remote controllers away from the

engine switch when using your SUZUKI,

or the engine may not be started

because they may interfere with your

SUZUKI’s immobilizer system.

• In case of attaching any metal objects to

the keyless start system remote control-

ler, it may not start the engine.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for com-

pliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

85K2210

This light is on the instrument cluster.

• When you press the engine switch to

change the ignition mode to “ON”, the

light comes on briefly so you can check

that the light is working. If the light is

flashing, the engine cannot be started.

• The light also flashes when the “remote

controller outside” warning works.

2-2

BEFORE DRIVING

2. For Canada

• Turn the lock knob forward, then pull and

hold the door handle as you close the

door.

Door Locks

This device complies with Industry Canada

Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

WARNING

To lock a passenger’s door from outside

the vehicle, turn the lock knob forward,

then pull and hold the door handle as you

close the door.

(1) this device may not cause interference,

and (2) this device must accept any inter-

ference, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device.

Always lock all doors when driving.

Locking the doors helps to prevent

occupants from being thrown from

the vehicle in the event of an acci-

dent. It also helps prevent unin-

tended opening of the doors.

NOTE:

If the remote controller is left within the

“inside sensing area”, the locking of the

front doors will be cancelled.

Side Door Locks

To unlock a driver’s door from outside the

vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of

the key toward the rear of the vehicle.

(2)

(1)

EXAMPLE

(1)

(3)

(2)

(4)

57L21004

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

(3) Rear

57L21005

(4) Front

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

To lock a driver’s door from outside the

vehicle:

• Insert the key and turn the top of the key

toward the front of the vehicle, or

To lock a door from inside the vehicle, turn

the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob

rearward to unlock the door.

2-3

BEFORE DRIVING

top of the key toward the front of the vehi-

cle once.

Front passenger’s side

To lock a rear door from outside the vehi-

cle, turn the lock knob forward and close

the door. You do not need to pull and hold

the door handle as you close the door.

EXAMPLE

To unlock all the doors simultaneously,

insert the key in a driver’s door lock and

turn the top of the key toward the rear of

the vehicle twice.

(1)

(2)

Power Door Locking System

You can lock and unlock all the doors

simultaneously by:

• Turning the key in a driver’s door lock, or

• Pushing the power door locking switch

located on the driver’s side or the front

passenger’s side door panel.

To unlock only one of the driver’s doors,

insert the key in that door lock and turn the

top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle

once.

(6)

Driver’s side

EXAMPLE

57L21008

(1)

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

(2)

(1)

(when using the power door locking

switch)

To lock or unlock all the doors simulta-

neously, depress the front or rear of the

switch (5) or (6), respectively.

(3)

(5)

(4)

NOTE:

• You can also lock or unlock all doors by

operating the remote controller. Refer to

“Keyless Start System Remote Control-

ler” in this section.

• You can also lock or unlock all doors by

pushing the request switch on the door

handle. Refer to “Keyless Start System

Remote Controller” in this section.

57L21006

57L21007

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

(3) Rear

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

(4) Front

(when using the key)

To lock all the doors simultaneously, insert

the key in a driver’s door lock and turn the

2-4

BEFORE DRIVING

Child Lock System (rear doors)

EXAMPLE

Trunk Lid

CAUTION

Check that you have the remote con-

troller whenever you close the trunk

lid, or there is a risk of leaving the

remote controller inside the closed

trunk lid.

(2)

(1)

57L21009

57L21010

(2)

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

To open the trunk lid, lift it while pressing

the trunk lid request switch (1).

Each of the rear doors is equipped with a

child lock which can be used to help pre-

vent unwanted opening of the door from

inside the vehicle. When the lock lever is in

the “LOCK” position (1), the rear door can

only be opened from outside. When the

lock lever is in the “UNLOCK” position (2),

the rear door can be opened from inside or

outside.

The trunk lid request switch (1) operates

when the keyless start system remote con-

troller is within the switch’s operating

range.

If the remote controller is within the operat-

ing range, you can also unlatch and let the

trunk lid slightly open by holding the

“TRUNK LID UNLOCK” button on the

remote controller pressed for more than 1

second. Refer to “Keyless Start System

Remote Controller” in this section.

The trunk lid request switch (1) operates

only to open the trunk lid.

If you close the trunk lid with the keyless

start system remote controller left in the

trunk with all the doors locked, the trunk

will be automatically unlatched.

57L21011

You can unlock the lid by pushing the trunk

lid unlatch switch (2).

WARNING

Always make sure that the trunk lid is

closed and latched securely. Other-

wise, it may open unexpectedly while

driving. Completely closing it also

helps keep exhaust gases from enter-

ing the car.

WARNING

Be sure to place the child lock in the

“LOCK” position whenever children

are seated in the rear.

2-5

BEFORE DRIVING

Trunk Lid Lock Switch (if equipped)

Internal Trunk Release

EXAMPLE

Keyless Start System Remote

Controller

Keyless Start System Remote

Controller

The remote controller enables the following

operations:

• You can lock or unlock the doors by

operating the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons

on the remote controller. Refer to the

explanation in this section.

• You can lock or unlock the doors by

pushing the request switch on the door

handle. For details, refer to the explana-

tion in this section.

• You can unlatch and let the trunk lid

slightly open by pushing and holding the

“TRUNK LID UNLOCK” button on the

remote controller. Refer to the explana-

tion in this section.

(3)

(4)

57L21061

57L21012

(3) UNLOCK

(4) LOCK

There is a release lever located inside the

trunk, on the rear part of the trunk lid. This

lever is for emergency use so that if a per-

son, such as a child, gets trapped in the

trunk compartment, he can exit the vehicle.

The lever glows in the dark, after a brief

exposure to ambient light, so it can be

found easily. It is operated by pulling it in

the direction of the arrow.

This switch is inside the glove box. If this

switch is pushed to the down position, the

trunk lid is locked and cannot be opened.

Push the switch again to unlock the lid.

WARNING

To help avoid situations where some-

one might get trapped in the trunk,

keep your vehicle locked when unat-

tended, and do not allow anyone to

play in the trunk.

2-6

BEFORE DRIVING

EXAMPLE

When the doors are unlocked:

controller code in your vehicle’s memory

so that the old code is erased.

• The turn signal lights will flash twice.

• If the interior light switch is in the

“DOOR” position, the interior light will

turn on for about 15 seconds and then

fade out. If you press the engine switch

during this time, the light will start to fade

out immediately.

“TRUNK LID UNLOCK” button (3) func-

tion

Push and hold the “TRUNK LID UNLOCK”

button pressed for more than 1 second; the

trunk lid will be unlatched and open

slightly.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Be sure the doors are locked after you

operate the “LOCK” button (1).

If no door is opened within about 30 sec-

onds after the “UNLOCK” button (2) is

operated, the doors will automatically lock

again.

NOTE:

The trunk lid cannot be operated with the

remote controller if the engine switch is in

any other ignition mode than “LOCK”

(OFF).

57L21013

(1) “LOCK” button

NOTE:

“PANIC” button (4) function

(2) “UNLOCK” button

• The maximum operating distance of the

remote controller is about 5 m (16 ft.),

but this can vary depending on the sur-

roundings, especially near other trans-

mitting devices such as radio towers or

CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.

This function is to get the attention of oth-

ers.

(3) “TRUNK LID UNLOCK” button

(4) “PANIC” button

Press the “PANIC” button (4) for more than

1 second. The headlights and taillights will

blink for about 30 seconds. Also, the horn

will sound intermittently for about 30 sec-

onds at the same time.

To cancel the “PANIC” mode, press any

button (PANIC, LOCK, UNLOCK or

TRUNK LID UNLOCK) on the remote con-

troller. You can also press the engine

switch to cancel the “PANIC” mode.

“LOCK” button (1) / “UNLOCK” button

(2) function

You can lock or unlock all doors simulta-

neously by operating the remote controller

near the vehicle.

• The door locks cannot be operated with

the remote controller if the ignition mode

has been changed to “LOCK” (OFF) with

the engine switch, or if any door is open.

If any door is open, you cannot lock the

door by operating the remote controller,

however YOU CAN unlock the door.

• You cannot lock the door unless all of the

door are closed completely.

• If you lose one of the remote controllers,

ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-

sible for a replacement. Be sure to have

your dealer program the new remote

• To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but-

ton (1).

• To unlock the driver’s door, push the

“UNLOCK” button (2) once.

• To unlock other doors, wait a second or

two, then push the “UNLOCK” button (2)

a second time. If you “double-click” too

fast, the doors will not unlock.

NOTE:

The “PANIC” button function will not acti-

vate when you have changed the ignition

mode to “ACC” by pressing the engine

switch.

The turn signal lights will flash once when

the doors are locked.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Keyless unlocking/locking using the

request switches

When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice.

• If the interior light switch is in the

“DOOR” position, the interior light will

turn on for about 15 seconds and then

fade out. If you press the engine switch

during this time, the light will start to fade

out immediately.

(2)

Be sure the doors are locked after you

operate the request switch to lock the

doors.

(1)

(2)

NOTE:

• The door locks cannot be operated by

the request switch under the following

conditions:

– If any door is open or is not completely

closed.

– If the ignition mode has been changed

to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the

engine switch.

• If no doors are opened within about 30

seconds after unlocking the doors by

pushing the request switch, the doors

will be locked again automatically.

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(2) 80 cm (2 1/2 feet)

EXAMPLE

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When the remote controller is within

approximately 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) from a

front door handle, you can lock or unlock

the doors by pushing the request switch.

When the remote controller is within the

operating range described in this section,

you can lock or unlock the doors by push-

ing the request switch (1) on the door han-

dle of the driver’s door or front passenger’s

door.

To lock all doors when all doors are

unlocked:

• Push the request switch on one of the

door handles once.

The turn signal lights will flash once when

the doors are locked.

To unlock a door or all doors:

• Push the request switch on the door

handle once to unlock only one door.

• Push the request switch on the door

handle twice to unlock all doors.

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BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

Some additional precautions you should

take and information you should be aware

of are:

• Make sure the key is stowed in the

remote controller. If the remote controller

becomes unreliable, you will not be able

to lock or unlock the doors, or start the

engine.

• If the remote controller is outside the

CAUTION

request

switch

operating

range

The remote controller is a sensitive

electronic instrument. To avoid dam-

aging the remote controller:

• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-

ture or high temperature such as by

leaving it on the dashboard under

direct sunlight.

• Keep the remote controller away

from magnetic objects such as a

television.

described above, you will not be able to

operate the request switch.

• If the battery of the remote controller

runs down or there are strong radio

waves or noise, the request switch oper-

ating range may be reduced or the

remote controller may be inoperative.

• If the remote controller is too close to the

door, the request switches may not oper-

ate.

• Be sure that the driver always carries the

remote controller.

• If you lose one of the remote controllers,

ask an authorized SUZUKI dealer as

soon as possible for a replacement. Be

sure to have your dealer program the

new remote controller code in your vehi-

cle’s memory so that the old code is

erased, or perform the programming pro-

cedure yourself according to the instruc-

tions in this section.

• You can use up to four remote controllers

and keys for your vehicle. Ask an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer for details.

• The battery life of the remote controller

is about two years, but it can vary

depending on usage conditions.

• If a spare remote controller is in the vehi-

cle, the request switches may not oper-

ate normally.

NOTE:

The keyless start system may not function

correctly in certain environments or under

certain operating conditions such as the

following:

• When there are strong signals coming

from a television, power station or a cel-

lular phone.

• When the remote controller is in contact

with or covered by a metal object.

• When a radio wave type remote keyless

entry is used nearby.

• The remote controller will only operate a

request switch if it is within the switch’s

operating range. For example, if the

remote controller is within the operating

range of the driver’s door request switch

but not the front passenger’s door

request switch, the driver’s door switch

can be operated but the front passen-

ger’s door switch cannot be operated.

• When the remote controller is placed

near an electronic device such as per-

sonal computer.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Request Switch Warning Buzzer

This outside buzzer beeps for about 2 sec-

onds in the following conditions to warn

you that the request switch is not working:

• The request switch is pressed after all

doors are closed with the ignition mode

changed to “ACC” or “ON” by pressing

the engine switch.

• The request switch is pressed in any of

the following conditions after changing

the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF) by

pressing the engine switch.

Remote Controller Reminder Function

When you lock a door without using the

key, this function prevents it from being

locked if the remote controller is left inside

the vehicle.

Vehicle Inside Area Where Request

Switch Warning Buzzer/Remote Con-

troller Reminder Function Works

Inside the vehicle, the remote controller

may be located in any place within the indi-

cated “inside sensing area” (1) (not includ-

ing the instrument panel top and trunk) for

the request switch warning buzzer/remote

controller reminder function to work.

With the remote controller inside the vehi-

cle, locking of the driver’s and passenger’s

doors made with the power door locking

system or door lock knobs will be can-

celled if either of the doors is open.

– The remote controller is left inside the

vehicle.

– Any of the doors is open.

NOTE:

• Whenever you lock a door without using

the key, check that you have the remote

controller with you. This is a good habit

to prevent locking a door with the remote

controller left behind.

Press the request switch again after doing

the following:

With the ignition mode changed to “LOCK”

(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, bring

out the remote controller if it is inside the

vehicle and check that all doors are com-

pletely closed.

• The remote controller reminder function

is activated when you press the engine

switch to change the ignition mode to

“ACC” or “ON” anywhere the remote

controller is placed.

(1)

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BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

Keyless unlocking/locking using the

trunk lid request switch

When the remote controller is within

approximately 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) from the

trunk lid request switch, you can open the

trunk lid by pushing and holding the trunk

lid request switch (1).

• Even with the remote controller within

the “inside sensing area”, the request

switch warning buzzer/remote controller

reminder function may not work under

any of the following conditions as the

presence of the remote controller may

not be sensed:

NOTE:

• If the remote controller is outside the

trunk lid request switch operating range

described above, you will not be able to

operate the switch.

– The battery of the remote controller is

low.

– The remote controller is influenced by

strong radio waves or noise.

– The remote controller is in contact with

or covered by a metallic object.

– The remote controller is in the glove

box or a stowage for small articles

such as a door pocket.

• If the battery of the remote controller

runs down or there are strong radio

waves or noise, the trunk lid request

switch operating range may be reduced

or the remote controller may be inopera-

tive.

• If the remote controller is too close to the

trunk lid, the trunk lid request switch may

not operate.

(1)

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– The remote controller is on the top or

in front of the instrument panel, in the

sun visor pocket or on the floor.

• The remote controller may be sensed

under any of the following conditions

even when the controller is not within the

“inside sensing area”. The request

switch warning buzzer/remote controller

reminder function will then work.

– The remote controller is outside the

vehicle but very close to it.

• If a spare remote controller is in the

trunk, the trunk lid request switch may

not operate normally.

CAUTION

(2)

The remote controller is a sensitive

electronic instrument. To avoid dam-

aging the remote controller:

• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-

ture or high temperature such as by

leaving it on the dashboard under

direct sunlight.

– The remote controller is on the instru-

ment panel top or in the trunk.

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• Keep the remote controller away

from magnetic objects such as a

television.

(2) 80 cm (2 1/2 feet)

2-11

BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

• You can use up to four remote controllers

and keys for your vehicle. Ask an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer for details.

• The battery life of the remote controller

is about two years, but it can vary

depending on usage conditions.

Trunk Inside Area Where Remote Con-

troller Reminder Function (for Trunk)

Works

The keyless start system may not function

correctly in certain environments or under

certain operating conditions such as the

following:

• When there are strong signals coming

from a television, power station or a cel-

lular phone.

• When the remote controller is in contact

with or covered by a metal object.

• When a radio wave type remote keyless

entry is used nearby.

• When the remote controller is placed

near an electronic device such as per-

sonal computer.

Remote Controller Reminder Function

(for Trunk)

This function prevents the remote control-

ler from being left under a locked trunk lid.

• If you attempt to lock the trunk lid with

the remote controller left inside the trunk

and the vehicle in the following condition,

the function automatically unlocks and

slightly opens the lid:

(1)

Some additional precautions you should

take and information you should be aware

of are:

– Vehicle is parked with all doors closed

and locked.

57L21019

• Make sure the key is stowed in the

remote controller. If the remote controller

becomes unreliable, you will not be able

to lock or unlock the doors, or start the

engine.

• Be sure that the driver always carries the

remote controller.

• If you lose one of the remote controllers,

ask an authorized SUZUKI dealer as

soon as possible for a replacement. Be

sure to have your dealer program the

new remote controller code in your vehi-

cle’s memory so that the old code is

erased, or perform the programming pro-

cedure yourself according to the instruc-

tions in this section.

CAUTION

Check that you have the remote con-

troller whenever you close the trunk

lid, or there is a risk of leaving the

remote controller inside the closed

trunk lid.

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BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

Replacement of the battery

• Even with the remote controller within

the “trunk inside sensing area” (1), the

remote controller reminder function (for

trunk) may not work under any of the fol-

lowing conditions as the presence of the

remote controller may not be sensed:

– The battery of the remote controller is

low.

If the remote controller becomes unreli-

able, replace the battery.

EXAMPLE

To replace the battery of the remote con-

troller:

EXAMPLE

(1)

– The remote controller is influenced by

strong radio waves or noise.

– The remote controller is in contact with

or covered by a metallic object.

– The remote controller is in a corner of

the trunk.

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• The remote controller may be sensed

under the following condition even when

the controller is not within the “trunk

inside sensing area”. The remote con-

troller reminder function (for trunk) will

then work.

(1) Lithium disc type battery:

CR2032 or equivalent

2) Replace the battery (1) so its + terminal

faces the bottom of the case as shown

in the illustration.

3) Close the remote controller firmly.

4) Make sure the door locks can be oper-

ated with the remote controller.

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1) Insert a flat blade screwdriver covered

with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote

controller and pry it open.

– The remote controller is outside the

vehicle but very close to the trunk.

5) Dispose of the used battery properly

according to applicable rules or regula-

tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-

ies with ordinary household trash.

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BEFORE DRIVING

2. For Canada

Theft Deterrent Alarm System

This device complies with Industry Canada

Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference,

and

WARNING

The theft deterrent alarm system is armed

in about 20 seconds after you lock the

doors using the keyless start system

remote controller or by pushing the request

switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s

door handle. (The system, however, is not

armed when the engine hood or trunk lid is

open.)

Swallowing a lithium battery may

cause serious internal injury. Do not

allow anyone to swallow a lithium

battery. Keep lithium batteries away

from children and pets. If swallowed,

contact a physician immediately.

2) This device must accept any interfer-

ence, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the

device.

Once the system is armed, any attempt to

open a door by using any other means (*)

than the keyless start system remote con-

troller or the request switch will cause the

alarm to be triggered.

CAUTION

The term “IC:” before the certification/reg-

istration number only signifies that the

Industry Canada technical specifications

were met.

The remote controller is a sensitive

electronic instrument. To avoid dam-

aging it, do not expose it to dust or

moisture or tamper with internal

parts.

* These means include the following:

– The key

– The lock lever on a door

– The power door lock knob

1. For USA

– The trunk lid unlatch switch

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

– The engine hood release handle

1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

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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BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

How to arm the theft deterrent alarm

system (when enabled)

NOTE:

• The theft deterrent alarm system gener-

ates alarms when any of the predeter-

mined conditions is met. However, the

system does not have any function of

blocking unauthorized entry into your

vehicle.

• To prevent the alarm from being acciden-

tally triggered, avoid arming it while any-

one remains inside the vehicle. The

alarm will be triggered if any person

inside unlocks a door by operating the

lock lever or power door locking switch.

• The theft deterrent alarm system is not

armed when all doors are locked using

the key from outside, or using the door

lock levers or the power door locking

switch from inside.

Lock the doors using the keyless start sys-

tem remote controller or by pushing the

request switch. The theft deterrent light (1)

will start flashing, and the theft deterrent

alarm system will be armed in about 20

seconds.

• Always use the keyless start system

remote controller or the request switch to

unlock the doors when the theft deter-

rent alarm system has been armed.

Using a key instead will trigger the

alarm.

• If a person who does not know the theft

deterrent alarm system is going to drive

your vehicle, we recommend you to

explain the system and its operation to

the person, or disable the system before-

hand. Mistakenly triggering the alarm

may cause a nuisance to others.

While the system is being armed, the indi-

cator continues to flash at approximately 2-

second intervals.

• If the timer locking function is activated,

the system will be automatically armed

at the preset time unless the theft deter-

rent alarm system has been disabled.

(1)

How to disarm the theft deterrent alarm

system

Simply unlock the doors using the keyless

start system remote controller or by push-

ing the request switch. The theft deterrent

light will go out, indicating that the theft

deterrent alarm system is disarmed.

• Even if the theft deterrent alarm system

is armed, you should still be careful to

guard against theft. Do not leave money

or things of value in your vehicle.

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BEFORE DRIVING

How to stop the alarm

Checking whether the alarm has been

triggered during parking

How to switch the state of the theft

deterrent alarm system

You can switch the theft deterrent alarm

system from the enabled state to the dis-

abled state, and vice versa, using the fol-

lowing method.

Should the alarm be triggered accidentally,

change the ignition mode to “ON” by press-

ing the engine switch. The alarm will then

stop.

If the alarm was triggered due to an unau-

thorized entry into the vehicle and you then

change the ignition mode to “ON” by press-

ing the engine switch, the theft deterrent

light will flash rapidly for about 8 seconds

and a buzzer will beep 4 times during this

period. If this happens, check whether your

vehicle has been broken into while you

were away from it.

NOTE:

• Even after the alarm has stopped, if you

lock the doors using the keyless start

system remote controller or by pushing

the request switch, the theft deterrent

alarm system will be rearmed with a

delay of about 20 seconds.

(3)

(2)

Enabling and disabling the theft deter-

rent alarm system

The theft deterrent alarm system can be

either “enabled” or “disabled”.

(1)

• If you disconnect the battery while the

theft deterrent alarm system is in the

armed condition or the alarm is actually

in operation, the alarm will be triggered

or re-triggered when the battery is then

reconnected, although, in the latter case,

the alarm remains stopped for the period

between disconnection and reconnec-

tion of the battery.

• Even after the alarm has stopped at the

end of the predetermined operation time,

it will be triggered again if any door is

opened without disarming the theft

deterrent alarm system.

When enabled (factory setting)

When the system is enabled, it causes the

hazard warning lights to flash for about 40

seconds if any of the alarm trigger condi-

tions is met. The system also causes the

interior buzzer to beep intermittently for

about 10 seconds, which is followed by

intermittent sounding of the horn for about

30 seconds.

EXAMPLE

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(2) UNLOCK

(3) LOCK

(5)

4 times

*The theft deterrent light continues to flash

during this time.

(4)

When disabled

EXAMPLE

When the system is disabled, it stays dis-

armed even if you perform any system

arming operation.

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2-16

BEFORE DRIVING

1) With the ignition mode changed to “ON”

by pressing the engine switch, close all

the doors as well as the engine hood

and the trunk lid and push the unlock

end (backward end) of the power door

locking switch (1) of the driver’s door.

Turn the knob control on the lighting

control lever to the OFF position (4).

Every time you perform the series of the

above steps, the state of the theft deterrent

alarm system changes from the currently

selected one to the other. You can check

whether the system is enabled or disabled

by the number of interior buzzer beeps at

the end of the procedure as follows.

Windows

Power Window Controls

Driver’s side

EXAMPLE

System state

Number of beeps

(1)

NOTE:

Disabled

Once

All operations included in the following

steps 2) and 3) must be completed within

15 seconds.

(4)

(2)

Enabled

4 times

2) Turn the knob control on the lighting

control lever to the

position (5) and

NOTE:

(5)

then to the OFF position (4). Repeat

this operation 4 times with the control

finally set to the OFF position.

• You cannot disable the theft deterrent

alarm system while it is in the armed

condition.

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3) Push the lock end (forward end) of the

power door lock switch (1) to lock the

doors, and then the unlock end (back-

ward end) to unlock the doors. Repeat

these operations 3 times and finally

push the lock end of the switch.

The power windows can be operated when

the ignition mode is changed to “ON” by

pressing the engine switch.

• If you fail to complete the operations in

step 2) and 3) within 15 seconds, per-

form the procedure again from the

beginning.

• Make sure all doors are closed when

performing the above procedure.

The driver’s door has switches (1), (2), (4),

(5), to operate the driver’s window, the

front passenger’s window, the rear left win-

dow and the rear right window, respec-

tively.

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BEFORE DRIVING

EXAMPLE

Passenger’s door, Rear doors

EXAMPLE

Lock switch

OPEN

(7)

(3)

(8)

(6)

81A009

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57L21026

To open a window, push the top part of the

switch and to close the window lift up the

top part of the switch.

The passenger’s door has a switch (3) to

operate the passenger’s window.

(7) UNLOCK

(8) LOCK

The driver’s door also has a lock switch (6)

for the passenger’s window(s). When you

push in the lock switch, the passenger’s

window(s) cannot be raised or lowered by

operating any of the switches (2), (3), (4) or

(5). To restore normal operation, release

the lock switch by pushing the switch

again.

The driver’s and passenger’s windows

have “auto-down” and “auto-up” features

for added convenience (at tall booths or

drive-through restaurants, for example).

This means the driver or passenger can

open or close the window without holding

the window switch in the “Down” or “Up”

position. Press down or lift up the driver’s

or passenger’s window switch completely

and release it. To stop the window before it

reaches the full-down or full-up position,

pull up or push down the switch briefly.

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BEFORE DRIVING

the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or

narrow the rear window opening.

Pinching Prevention Function

(if equipped)

WARNING

The front window is equipped with the

pinching prevention function. The function

detects a foreign object caught in the win-

dow while being closed by the “auto-up”

feature, which you can close the window

without holding the window switch in the

“Up” position, and stops the window clos-

ing to prevent damage.

• You should always lock the passen-

ger’s window operation when there

are children in the vehicle. Children

can be seriously injured if they get

part of their body caught by the

window during operation.

• To avoid injuring an occupant by

window entrapment, be sure no

part of the occupant’s body such

as hands or head is in the path of

the electric windows when closing

them.

• Always take the keyless start sys-

tem remote controller with you

when leaving the vehicle even if

only for a short time. Also do not

leave children alone in a parked

vehicle. Unattended children could

use the electric window switches

and get trapped by the window.

Initialization of Auto-Down/Up Function

If the auto-down/up function does not work

for some reason, initialize the function as

instructed below. Note that the initialization

must be performed using the switch for

each window; the function of the passen-

ger’s door window cannot be initialized

using the switch of the driver’s door win-

dow.

WARNING

1) Start the engine.

To avoid injuring an occupant by win-

dow entrapment, be sure no part of

the occupant’s body such as hands

or head is in the path of the electric

window when closing it.

The function may not detect the

object depending on size, hardness,

and position of the object caught by

the closing window.

2) Open the front window fully by holding

the window switch in the “Down” posi-

tion.

3) Close the front window by holding the

switch in the “Up” position, and keep

holding the switch for 2 seconds after

the window fully closed.

4) Check the front window if the auto-

down/up feature work.

CAUTION

NOTE:

• The pinching prevention function

does not act while you are holding

the window switch in the “Up” posi-

tion.

• The pinching prevention function

may not detect an object caught in

the window where just before the

window fully closed.

The driver’s and passenger’s windows can

be operated for 30 seconds even after the

ignition mode is changed from “ON” to

“ACC” or “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the

engine switch. However, if either of the

front doors is opened within this 30-second

period, the windows cannot be operated

thereafter.

If you drive with one of the rear windows

open, you may hear a loud sound caused

by air vibration. To reduce the sound, open

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BEFORE DRIVING

WARNING

NOTE:

Mirrors

Even if you cannot close the window by the

auto-up feature because there may be

something wrong with the pinching preven-

tion function, you can close the window by

holding the window switch in the “Up” posi-

tion.

Inside Rearview Mirror (if equipped)

• Always adjust the mirror with the

selector set to the day position.

• Only use the night position if it is

necessary to reduce glare from the

headlights of vehicles behind you.

Be aware that in this position you

may not be able to see some

objects that could be seen in the

day position.

If you drive in extreme off-road condition,

the pinching prevention function may oper-

ate accidentally because the window

reacts to vehicle jolting.

65D410

CAUTION

The pinching prevention function will

not be activated until the initialization

is complete.

• Do not strike or otherwise give

shock to the window during initial-

ization.

• Initialization is impossible while the

vehicle is in motion.

If the auto-up feature would not work

after initialization, there might be

something wrong with the pinching

prevention function. Have your vehi-

cle inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

• Never spray any liquid directly on

the anti-glare rearview mirror as

this may damage the internal

electronic components.

(1)

(3)

(2)

65D409

(2) Day driving

(3) Night driving

• Always clean the mirror with a soft

towel. Dampen with clean water

You can adjust the inside rearview mirror

by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi-

cle in the mirror. To adjust the mirror, set

the selector tab (1) to the day position,

then move the mirror up, down or sideways

by hand to obtain the best view.

When driving at night, you can move the

selector tab to the night position to reduce

glare from the headlights of vehicles

behind you.

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BEFORE DRIVING

• The auto dimming rearview mirror is

automatically deactivated while the gear-

shift lever is in the “R” position.

Without HomeLink Wireless Control

Auto dimming rearview mirror (if

equipped)

System

With HomeLink Wireless Control Sys-

tem

(1)

(2)

(4)

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(1)

(2)

(3)

You can adjust the auto dimming rearview

mirror by hand so you can see to the rear

of your vehicle in the mirror. This rearview

mirror has a function of automatically

reducing glare from the lights of vehicles

behind you. The function works when the

ignition mode has been changed to “ON”

by pressing the engine switch.

• The mirror is always set to the automatic

dimming mode when the engine switch

is in the “ON” mode.

• When the “AUTO” switch (2) is pushed,

the green indicator (1) is lit, indicating

that the mirror is set to the automatic

dimming mode. To cancel the automatic

dimming mode, push the “AUTO” switch

(2); the indicator (1) then goes out.

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57L21027

CAUTION

You can adjust the auto dimming rearview

mirror by hand so you can see to the rear

of your vehicle in the mirror. This rearview

mirror has a function of automatically

reducing glare from the lights of vehicles

behind you. The function works when the

ignition mode has been changed to “ON”

by pressing the engine switch.

• The mirror is always set to the automatic

dimming mode when the engine switch

is in the “ON” mode.

• When the “ON” switch (2) is pushed, the

green indicator (1) is lit, indicating that

the mirror is set to the automatic dim-

ming mode. To cancel the automatic

dimming mode, push the “OFF” switch

(3); the indicator (1) then goes out.

• Do not touch or cover the sensor

(4) since this may impair normal

operation of the system. Blocking

glare from the sensor with an

object such as a shade, sticker,

accessory or baggage may also

impair proper operation of the sys-

tem.

• Do not hook anything heavy on the

mirror, or the mirror may break

under the weight.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Power Mirror Control

• The auto dimming rearview mirror is

automatically deactivated while the gear-

shift lever is in the “R” position.

Outside Rearview Mirrors

EXAMPLE

(1)

(4)

(2)

(3)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you

can just see the side of your vehicle in the

mirrors.

The switch to control the power rearview

mirrors is located on the driver’s door

panel. You can adjust the mirrors after

pressing the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to “ACC” or “ON”. To adjust

the mirrors:

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CAUTION

The passenger’s side mirror is a convex

(curved surface) mirror. Objects seen in

this mirror will look smaller and appear far-

ther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

• Do not touch or cover the sensor

(3) since this may impair normal

operation of the system. Blocking

glare from the sensor with an

object such as a shade, sticker,

accessory or baggage may also

impair proper operation of the sys-

tem.

1) Move the selector switch to the left or

right to select the mirror you wish to

adjust.

2) Press the outer part of the switch that

corresponds to the direction you wish to

move the mirror.

3) Return the selector switch to the center

position to help prevent unintended

adjustment.

WARNING

Be careful when judging the size or

distance of a vehicle or other object

seen in the side convex mirror. Be

aware that objects look smaller and

appear farther away than when seen

in a flat mirror.

• Do not hook anything heavy on the

mirror, or the mirror may break

under the weight.

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BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

Front Seats

If your vehicle is equipped with the heated

outside rearview mirrors, refer to “Heated

Rear Window and Heated Outside Rear-

view Mirrors (if equipped) Switch” in this

section.

Standard Seat (if equipped)

Adjusting seat position

WARNING

Never attempt to adjust the driver’s

seat or seatback while driving. The

seat or seatback could move unex-

pectedly, causing loss of control.

Make sure that the driver’s seat and

seatback are properly adjusted

before you start driving.

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The adjustment lever for each front seat is

located under the front of the seat. To

adjust the seat position, pull up on the

adjustment lever and slide the seat forward

or rearward. After adjustment, try to move

the seat forward and rearward to ensure

that it is securely latched.

WARNING

To avoid excessive seat belt slack,

which reduces the effectiveness of

the seat belts as a safety device,

make sure that the seats are adjusted

before the seat belts are fastened.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Adjusting seatbacks

WARNING

Power Seat (if equipped)

Adjusting seat position

All seatbacks should always be in an

upright position when driving, or seat

belt effectiveness may be reduced.

Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-

mum protection when seatbacks are

in the upright position.

WARNING

Never attempt to adjust the driver’s

seat or seatback while driving. The

seat or seatback could move unex-

pectedly, causing loss of control.

Make sure that the driver’s seat and

seatback are properly adjusted

before you start driving.

WARNING

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If the driver’s seat is equipped with a seat

height adjuster lever on the outboard side

of the seat, raise or lower the seat by pull-

ing up or down the adjuster lever.

To avoid excessive seat belt slack,

which reduces the effectiveness of

the seat belts as a safety device,

make sure that the seats are adjusted

before the seat belts are fastened.

CAUTION

Do not place any object under the

seat. The object may cause damage

to the seat if caught under it.

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To adjust the seatback angle of front seats,

pull up the lever on the outboard side of

the seat, move the seatback to the desired

position, and release the lever to lock the

seatback in place. After adjustment, try

moving the seatback to make sure it is

securely locked.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Adjusting seatbacks

WARNING

All seatbacks should always be in an

upright position when driving, or seat

belt effectiveness may be reduced.

Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-

mum protection when seatbacks are

in the upright position.

(1)

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Sliding the multi-function control switch (1)

located on the outside of the driver’s seat

forward or backward changes the fore-and-

aft position of the seat.

• Lifting up the front end of the multi-func-

tion control switch causes the front part

of the seat to rise.

• Pushing down the front end of the switch

causes the front part of the seat to lower.

• Lifting up the rear end of the switch

causes the whole seat to rise and the

whole seat to move forward at the same

time.

(2)

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• Pushing down the rear end of the switch

causes the whole seat to lower and the

whole seat to move backward at the

same time.

Tilt the reclining switch (2) forward or rear-

ward to adjust the angle of the seatback.

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BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

Adjusting the Lumbar Support (if

equipped)

Seat Position Memory System (if

equipped)

The seat position programmed to a posi-

tion button is overwritten if you program

another seat position to the same button.

Power seat (if equipped)

This function allows you to restore your

preferred preprogrammed seat position at

the touch of one of the three position but-

tons, which are provided on the top of the

switch block on the outside of the driver’s

seat. One seat position can be pro-

grammed to each button, so a total of three

different positions can be stored in mem-

ory.

How to restore the seat to a memorized

position

1) Press the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to “ACC” or “ON”.

2) Press the desired position button. A

buzzer will sound both when the system

starts and completes the process for

restoring the memorized position. The

seat is now automatically set to the

selected position.

(3)

How to program a seat position

NOTE:

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• If you press any of the following buttons

during the process of restoring a memo-

rized position, the system stops the pro-

cess.

(4)

Use the lumbar support switch (3) located

at the rear of the reclining switch to adjust

the force with which the seatback supports

the lumbar area of your back.

(5)

– Memory button

– Position button of any other number

– Any of the seat position adjusting

switches

• Restoring the seat to a memorized posi-

tion is possible only when all of the fol-

lowing conditions are met:

– The ignition mode has been changed

to “ACC” or “ON” by pressing the

engine switch.

– CVT: The gearshift lever is in the “P”

position.

Manual Transaxle: The parking brake

is applied.

• Push the front button on the switch for

firmer support.

• Push the rear button on the switch for

softer support.

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1) Adjust the seat position as desired.

2) Within 5 seconds after pressing the

memory button (4) or while pressing the

button, press one of the position but-

tons 1 – 3 (5). A buzzer will sound when

the position has been successfully pro-

grammed.

– Vehicle speed is 2 mph (3 km/h) or

lower.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Head Restraints

WARNING

(1)

All head restraints must be rein-

stalled to properly protect vehicle

occupants.

(3)

WARNING

• Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed.

• Do not attempt to adjust the head

restraint while driving.

(2)

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Front

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(1) head restraint

(2) bars

(3) release knob

EXAMPLE

Head restraints are designed to help

reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of

an accident.

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on

the restraint until it clicks. To lower the

restraint, push down on the restraint while

holding in the release knob (3). If a head

restraint must be removed (for cleaning,

replacement, etc.), push in the release

knob and pull the head restraint all the way

out.

Adjust the head restraint to the position

which places the center of the head

restraint closest to the top of your ears. If

this is not possible for very tall passengers,

adjust the head restraint as high as possi-

ble.

WARNING

All occupants, including the driver,

should not operate a vehicle or sit in

NOTE:

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It may be necessary to recline the seat-

back to provide enough overhead clear-

ance to remove the head restraint.

Each front seat is equipped with a head

restraint.

vehicle’s seat until the head

restraints are placed in their proper

positions in order to minimize the

risk of severe injury in the event of a

crash.

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BEFORE DRIVING

• Every time you press the seat heater

switch, the indicators inside the switch

light one at a time in the following

sequence to indicate the selected heater

operation.

Front Seat Heater

(if equipped)

– L (low): Weak heating (Only the L indi-

cator lights.)

– M (medium): Moderate heating (The L

and M indicators light.)

(1)

(2)

– H (high): Strong heating (The L, M and

H indicators light.)

– OFF: Heater turned off (No indicator

illuminates.)

(4)

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To reinstall the head restraint, insert the

head restraint bars into the holes (4) and

push the head restraint down.

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(1) Driver’s seat heater switch

(2) Passenger’s seat heater switch

With the ignition mode changed to “ON” by

pressing the engine switch, push in one or

both of the seat heater switches to warm

the corresponding seat(s).

• When a seat heater switch is pushed,

the heater inside the corresponding seat

operates.

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• Heating intensity can be adjusted to one

of three levels: L (low), M (medium) and

H (high).

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BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

Rear Seats

It may be necessary to fold forward the

seatback to provide enough overhead

clearance to remove the head restraint.

WARNING

Head Restraints

Improperly using the seat heater can

be hazardous. An occupant can suf-

fer burns even if the heating tempera-

ture is fairly low, if the occupant is

wearing thin pants, a thin skirt or

shorts and leaves the heater on for

long periods.

Head restraints are designed to help

reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case

of an accident.

Adjust the head restraint to the position

which places the center of the head

restraint closest to the top of your ears. If

this is not possible for very tall passengers,

adjust the head restraint as high as possi-

ble.

WARNING

All occupants, including the driver,

should not operate a vehicle or sit in

Avoid using the seat heater for these

occupants:

vehicle’s seat until the head

• People who have reduced feeling in

their legs, including the elderly or

those with certain disabilities.

• Small children, or anyone with sen-

sitive skin.

restraints are placed in their proper

positions in order to minimize the

risk of severe injury in the event of a

crash.

Rear

• People who are asleep or under the

influence of alcohol or other drugs

which make them tired.

WARNING

All head restraints must be rein-

stalled to properly protect vehicle

occupants.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the heater ele-

ment:

WARNING

• Do not subject the front seats to

heavy impacts, such as children

jumping on them.

• Do not cover the seat with any

insulating materials such as blan-

kets or cushions.

• Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed.

• Do not attempt to adjust the head

restraint while driving.

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Your vehicle is equipped with three head

restraints on the rear seat.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Left and right seating places

(3)

(1)

(2)

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(1) head restraint

(2) bars

When the head restraints must be

removed, use the following methods:

For the left and right seating places, tip the

head restraint forward and then pull it up

while holding the release knob pushed.

If the head restraint is tipped forward, raise

it upright.

(3) release knob

To raise the rear head restraint, pull

upward on the restraint until it clicks. To

lower the restraint, push down on the

restraint while holding in the release knob

(3).

NOTE:

You cannot remove the head restraint with-

out tipping it forward; in the upright posi-

tion, the head restraint touches the cabin

sealing before it can be removed.

WARNING

Never allow anyone to sit on the rear

seat with the head restraints removed

or tipped forward.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Central seating place

WARNING

Do not leave the removed head

restraints unfixed in the cabin. They

may hit against you and passengers

in the event of hard braking or other

similar instances, increasing the risk

of an accident.

(1)

To reinstall the head restraints, do the fol-

lowing:

For the left and right seating places, insert

the head restraint while still in its forward-

tipped position (do not face the backside

forward) into the seatback until it locks.

Then tilt it back to the normal position. The

height of the reinstalled head restraints

must be adjusted properly before use.

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When there is no occupant in the central

seating place, push down the head

restraint fully while holding the release

knob (1) pressed.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone to sit in the cen-

ter seating place with the head

restraint removed or in the stowed

position.

WARNING

When the head restraints must be

removed, use the following methods:

Pull the head restraint up and out of the

seat while holding the release knob

pressed.

Always check that the head restraint

is firmly in position after installing it.

Avoid installing it with the backside

facing forward. A wrongly facing

head restraint does not provide the

intended protection, and also its

height cannot be adjusted.

When there is a passenger in the central

seating place, pull up the head restraint by

hand and make sure it is securely locked

before starting to drive.

WARNING

Do not leave the removed head

restraints unfixed in the cabin. They

may hit against you and passengers

in the event of hard braking or other

similar instances, increasing the risk

of an accident.

NOTE:

It is recommended to tilt the head

restraints forward to have a better rearward

view.

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BEFORE DRIVING

To reinstall the head restraints, do the fol-

lowing:

With the correct side facing forward, insert

the head restraint into the seat until it is

locked at a height. Then adjust the height

as desired.

Folding Rear Seats

The rear seats of your vehicle can be folded

forward to provide additional cargo space.

To fold the rear seats forward:

(1)

WARNING

Always check that the head restraint

is firmly in position after installing it.

Avoid installing it with the backside

facing forward. A wrongly facing

head restraint does not provide the

intended protection, and also its

height cannot be adjusted.

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4) Pull the release lever (1) on the top of

each split seat, and fold the seatbacks

forward.

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CAUTION

1) Stow the seatbelt for the rear center

seat in the retractor behind the head

restraint and retain its end in the holder

so that the seatback for the left seating

place can be folded.

2) Adjust all the head restraints to the low-

est positions. In addition, tip forward the

head restraints for the right and left

seats.

After folding the rear seatback for-

ward, do not allow any foreign mate-

rial to enter the lock opening. This

may cause damage to the inside of

the lock and prevent the seatback

from being locked securely.

3) Detach the seat belts for the right and

left seats from the seatbacks as shown

in the illustration so the belts are not

caught when the seatbacks are moved.

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BEFORE DRIVING

WARNING

CAUTION

(1)

(2)

Luggage or other cargo should be

stowed in the luggage compartment

with the rear seat in an upright posi-

tion, whenever possible. If you need

to carry cargo in the passenger com-

partment with the rear seat back

folded forward, be sure to secure the

cargo or it may be thrown about,

causing injury. Never pile cargo

higher than the seatbacks.

• When returning the rear seatback

to the normal position, do not allow

any foreign material to enter the

lock opening. This may prevent the

seatback

securely.

from

being

locked

• When returning the rear seatback

to the normal position, be sure to

handle it carefully by hand to avoid

any damage to the lock itself. Do

not push it by using some material

or by applying excessive force.

• As the lock is designed exclusively

for securing the rear seatback, do

not use it for any other purpose.

Incorrect use of it may cause dam-

age to the inside of the lock and

prevent the seatback from being

locked securely.

To return the seat to the normal position,

follow the procedure below.

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(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

WARNING

When returning the rear seatback to

the normal position, be careful that

your finger is not caught between the

lock and the striker.

Raise the seatback until it locks into place.

After returning the seat, try moving the

seatback to make sure they are securely

latched.

WARNING

CAUTION

Do not put your hand into the rear

seatback lock opening, or your finger

may get caught and be injured.

When returning the rear seatback to

the normal position, make sure that

there is nothing around the striker.

Any foreign materials prevent the

seatback from being locked securely.

CAUTION

After securing the rear seatback,

make sure that it is locked securely. If

it is not, a red sign will appear behind

the release lever.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Locking Rear Seatback

Seat Belts and Child Restraint

Systems

(2)

(1)

Above the pelvis

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(1) To lock

(2) To unlock

WARNING

65D231

• Never allow persons to ride in the

cargo area of a vehicle. In the event

of an accident, there is a much

greater risk of injury for persons

who are not riding in a seat with

their seat belt securely fastened.

• Seat belts should always be

adjusted as follows:

– the lap portion of the belt should

be worn low across the pelvis,

not across the waist.

– the shoulder straps should be

worn on the outside shoulder

only, and never under the arm.

– the shoulder straps should be

away from your face and neck,

but not falling off your shoulder.

(Continued)

WARNING

To prevent theft, the rear seatback has a

locking function to prevent it from being

folded down.

• Insert the key into the lock behind the

lock lever, and turn the key clockwise.

• Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock

the seatback.

An air bag supplements, or adds to,

the frontal crash protection offered

by seat belts. The driver and all pas-

sengers must be properly restrained

by wearing seat belts at all times,

whether or not an air bag is mounted

at their seating position, to minimize

the risk of severe injury or death in

the event of a crash.

NOTE:

When a red sign is visible behind the

release lever, the seatback cannot be

locked because it is not completely in the

raised position.

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BEFORE DRIVING

WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not wear your seat belt over

hard or breakable objects in your

pockets or on your clothing. If an

accident occurs, objects such as

glasses, pens, etc. under the seat

belt can cause injury.

as low as possible

across the hips

Across the pelvis

• Never use the same seat belt on

more than one occupant and never

attach a seat belt over an infant or

child being held on an occupant’s

lap. Such seat belt use could cause

serious injury in the event of an

accident.

• Periodically inspect seat belt

assemblies for excessive wear and

damage. Seat belts should be

replaced if webbing becomes

frayed, contaminated, or damaged

in any way. It is essential to replace

the entire seat belt assembly after it

has been worn in a severe impact,

even if damage to the assembly is

not obvious.

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65D199

WARNING

(Continued)

• Seat belts should never be worn

with the straps twisted and should

be adjusted as tightly as is com-

fortable to provide the protection

for which they have been designed.

A slack belt will provide less pro-

tection than one which is snug.

(Continued)

• Pregnant women should use seat

belts, although specific recommen-

dations about driving should be

made by the woman’s medical advi-

sor. Remember that the lap portion

of the belt should be worn as low

as possible across the hips, as

shown in the diagram.

• Children age 12 and under should

ride properly restrained in the rear

seat, if equipped.

• Make sure that each seat belt

buckle is inserted into the proper

buckle catch. It is possible to cross

the buckles in the rear seat.

(Continued)

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BEFORE DRIVING

Safety reminder

Lap-Shoulder Belt

WARNING

Sit up straight and

fully back

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

The seat belt has an emergency locking

retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock

the seat belt only during a sudden stop or

impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt

across your body very quickly. If this hap-

pens, let the belt go back to unlock it, then

pull the belt across your body more slowly.

(Continued)

• Infants and small children should

never be transported unless they

are properly restrained. Restraint

systems for infants and small chil-

dren can be purchased commer-

cially and should be used. Make

sure that the system you purchase

meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards. Read and follow all the

directions provided by the manu-

facturer.

• Avoid contamination of seat belt

webbing by polishes, oils, chemi-

cals and particularly battery acid.

Cleaning may safely be carried out

using mild soap and water.

Low on hips

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The front passenger’s seat belt and the

rear seat belts have emergency locking

retractors (ELRs) that can be temporarily

converted to function as automatic locking

retractors (ALRs). The ALR mode should

be used if you need to secure a child

restraint system in the seat. Refer to the

“Child Restraint Systems” section for

details.

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Low on hips

• For children, if the shoulder belt

irritates the neck or face, move the

child closer to the center of the

vehicle.

• All seatbacks should always be in

an upright position when driving,

or seat belt effectiveness may be

reduced. Seat belts are designed to

offer maximum protection when

seatbacks are in the upright posi-

tion.

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