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OWNER’S MANUAL Keep With Vehicle At All Times. Contains Important Information On Safety, Operation & Maintenance. 2008 Part No. 99011-78J01-03E August, 2007...
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING 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. SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FEATURES AND CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL...
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Keep them on the vehicle. Do not remove the messages for any reason. If a label comes off or the messages become difficult to read, have it corrected by your SUZUKI dealer. 1. Airbag warning labels (on both sunvisors) 2. Jacking warning label 3.
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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.
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.
Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge or indicator. If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component, gauge or indicator, reference the following topics: •...
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Front Seats ... 1-1 Rear Seats ... 1-5 Safety Belts ... 1-8 Child Restraints ... 1-17 Airbag System ... 1-31 Restraint System Check ... 1-40...
SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Front Seats Manual Seats WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Manual Lumbar 1211985 If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the front of the driver seat lower cushion on the inboard side. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclock- wise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Heated Seats 1761660 If your vehicle has heated seats, the...
SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Driver’s Seat shown, Passenger Seat similar 1618868 To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
1525254 Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. The second and third row head rests adjust like the front seat head restraints. 1811484 The third row seat head rests can be removed from the seatback.
SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 1876168 3) Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, up fully and fold the seatback forward until it disen- gages. 4) Continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in the folded position. 5) Pull up on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
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To fold the seatback down: CAUTION Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause dam- age to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 1) All three of the safety belts must be unbuckled and removed from the child comfort guide, and the front seatbacks...
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WARNING If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position To return the seatback to the upright posi- tion: 1) Open the liftgate to access the pullstrap for the seat. 2) Use the pullstrap on the seatback to pull the seatback up until it locks into the upright position.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 806079 Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 805926 Put someone on it. 805928 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 805931 The person keeps going until stopped by something.
strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Question: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crush if I am wearing a safety belt? Answer: You could be – whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Question: What is wrong with this? 810723 Answer: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
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Question: What is wrong with this? 811744 Answer: The belt is over an armrest. WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious...
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Question: What is wrong with this? 805951 Answer: The belt is twisted across the body. WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces.
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5) To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. 1378907 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met.
1400065 4) Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this sec- tion. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide. Slide the guide back onto its storage clip located on the seatback.
SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Child Restraints Older Children 1379300 Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: •...
WARNING Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, child would restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 1379304 WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air- bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older chil- dren, but not for young children and infants.
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WARNING The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehi- cle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 1877915 A booster seat (C–D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. 1-21 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or...
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because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 1507697 A. Occupant prohibited B. Child restraint using LATCH 1-23 1507698 A. Child restraint using LATCH B. Occupant prohibited C. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt 1507710 A. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt...
1507704 A. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt B. Child restraint using LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Top Tether Anchor 1550581 A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child...
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System WARNING If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child cor- rectly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to...
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3.
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1379321 3) Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if nec- essary. 1379324 4) Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS information on this including important safety information. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if...
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1379321 4) Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if nec- essary. 1379324 5) Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat cov- ers, seat heaters or seat massagers before reinstalling or securing the child restraint. If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer.
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WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seri- ously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning for- ward.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 809967 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-33 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar 1177533 The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.
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WARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel.
you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records infor- mation after a crash.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag...
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We recommend that you not use seat cov- ers or other aftermarket equipment other than any that SUZUKI has approved for your specific vehicle. Refer to “Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehi- cle” in this section for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.
Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure all of the safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS FEATURES AND CONTROLS Keys ... 2-1 Doors and Locks ... 2-5 Windows ... 2-8 Theft-Deterrent Systems ... 2-9 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ... 2-11 Mirrors ... 2-19 Storage Areas ... 2-21 Sunroof ... 2-23...
FEATURES AND CONTROLS Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehi- cle move.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 65 feet (20 m) away with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If your vehicle has the remote start feature you can also start your vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS deterrent system. Refer to “Content Theft- Deterrent” in this section. (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound three times. Press and hold this button for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm.
Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have the remote start feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. Refer to “REMOTE START” under “DIC Vehicle Personalization” in “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the “Instrument Panel” section for instructions on how to enable and disable this feature.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: • The vehicle’s key is in the ignition. • The vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are not closed. • The hazard warning flashers are on. • There is an emission control system malfunction.
Delayed Locking A chime will sound three times to indicate a door or liftgate is open when you try to lock the doors with the power door lock switch. The doors will not lock, and the theft-deterrent system will not arm until all the doors are closed and ten seconds have passed.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Liftgate WARNING It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass open because car- bon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconscious- ness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if elec- trical wiring or other cable connec- tions must pass through the seal...
Windows WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the win- dows closed in warm or hot weather.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS will go all the way down. To stop the win- dow from lowering, lift the switch all the way up and release it. Window Lockout The driver’s window switches also include a lockout switch. Press the left side of the switch to prevent rear passengers from using their window switches.
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® PASS-Key III+ ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Com- munications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. 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.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS within five seconds of removing the original key. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. 5) Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer or a locksmith ®...
(LOCK/OFF): You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF. The ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK/OFF unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position operates some of your elec- trical accessories.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS many seconds, cranking will stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also pre- vents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position.
Automatic Transmission Operation The shift lever for the automatic transmis- sion is located on the console between the seats. Maximum engine speed is limited when the vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. 1722684 There are several different positions for the shift lever.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS CAUTION Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shift- ing your vehicle.
2) Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. A box with the current gear will display in the middle of the telltale line below the gear selection. While using the Manual Shift Mode (MSM) feature the vehicle has firmer shifting and increased performance.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS CAUTION Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.
The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. Refer to “Jump Starting”...
FEATURES AND CONTROLS Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine run- ning. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. WARNING Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dan- gerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic-dim- ming rearview mirror with a compass. Mirror Operation When turned on, this mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from any headlamps behind you after dark. On/Off: This is the on/off button for the automatic dimming feature and compass.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS 2) Press the corresponding edges of the round control pad to move each mirror to the desired direction. Adjust each outside mirror so that you can see a little of your vehicle, and the area behind your vehicle. Outside Convex Mirrors The passenger’s side mirror is convex.
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crossrails (if equipped) and places to use for tying things down. These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. The roof rack crossrails lock in five posi- tions along the straight section of the side rail.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS Rear Storage Area Your vehicle has a rear storage area that can be used for storing head rests or other items. 1856871 Lift up on the handle to access the rear storage area. Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that contains two cupholders.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. Refer to “Outlet Adjust- ment” in this section. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Refer to “Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever” in this section. C. Cruise Controls. Refer to “Cruise Control” in this section. D.
INSTRUMENT PANEL Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flashers let you warn the police and others that you have a prob- lem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. 1223926 The hazard warning flasher button is located towards the center of the instru- ment panel.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. 808320 An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
INSTRUMENT PANEL (Delay Adjustment): Move the lever to the delay position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers.
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1541871 The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ever, if you use the accelerator to increase the vehicle’s speed for approximately 60 seconds, cruise control will disengage. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control works on hills depends upon your vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills.
When it is bright enough outside, the head- lamps will go off and the DRL will come on. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamps control is in the automatic position, the headlamps will come on auto- matically.
INSTRUMENT PANEL Entry Lighting The dome lamp and the cargo lamp inside the vehicle comes on when any door is opened, if the dome lamp is in the door position. In addition, these lamps come on when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) unlock button is pressed.
Power (RAP)” in “Starting and Operating Your Vehicle” in the “Features and Con- trols” section. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. Your vehicle may have four accessory power outlets.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Climate Control System with Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Sys- 1732674 Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic Fan): When this position is selected on the fan control, the system automatically adjusts the fan speed. Temperature Setting: The system uses the outside temperature, passenger compartment air temperature, and solar load sensors to maintain the chosen temperature setting.
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The right knob can also be used to select the defrost and defog modes that are described in this section. The modes can also be selected by press- ing the following buttons: AUX (Auxiliary): This button is on a vehicle that has the Rear Climate Control System.
• Do not use any non-SUZUKI approved hood deflectors that could adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively.
1732690 Fan Knob Turn the left knob clockwise or counter- clockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way counter- clockwise to turn the rear system off. Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flow- ing into the passenger area.
INSTRUMENT PANEL partment on the passenger side of the vehicle. 2) Open the hood. 3) Remove the push pins from the top and forward edge of the passenger’s side air inlet panel. 4) Remove the air inlet panel. 5) Remove the filter from the filter housing by pressing the release tab at the inboard edge of the filter housing.
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilome- ters per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
INSTRUMENT PANEL Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the air- bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
WARNING If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passen- ger’s seat, it means that the passen- ger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflates.
INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the brake system warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
sages” in this section for all brake related DIC messages. Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light 1545635 Your vehicle has a traction control system warning light. This light will come on when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal.
INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Light 1198521 This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underin- flated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Infor- mation Center (DIC), may accompany the light.
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This light also comes on during a malfunc- tion in one of two ways: • Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control sys- tem on your vehicle. Diagnosis and ser- vice might be required.
INSTRUMENT PANEL nosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission con- trol systems during normal driving.
The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays on, see your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. INSTRUMENT PANEL Highbeam On Light...
INSTRUMENT PANEL and “DIC Warnings and Messages” in this section for more information. All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light 1710823 This light will come on when the rear drive system is overheating. An ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) too.
When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light will come on. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Refer to “Low Fuel Warning Light” in this section for more information. Here are four things that some owners ask about.
INSTRUMENT PANEL The DIC also allows some features to be personalized. Refer to “DIC Vehicle Per- sonalization” in this section for more infor- mation. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the center of the instrument panel.
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ters (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This esti- mate will change if driving conditions change.
INSTRUMENT PANEL Messages” in this section for more infor- mation. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer for service. BATTERY Press the vehicle information button until BATTERY displays.
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Refer to “All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System” in “Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehi- cle” in the “Driving Your Vehicle” section and “All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light” in this section for more information. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the charging system detects that the battery is being drained.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to “DIC Operation and Displays” in this section. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. Refer to “Tire Pressure Light” in this sec- tion. DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver door is not closed properly.
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OIL PRSSURE (Pressure) LOW STOP ENGINE CAUTION If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL “Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle” in the “Driving Your Vehicle” section for more information. If this message turns on while you are driv- ing, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on.
This message cannot be acknowledged. THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the content theft- deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. Refer to “Content Theft-Deterrent” in “Theft-Deterrent Systems” in the “Fea- tures and Controls” section for more infor- mation.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Feature Settings Menu Items The following are personalization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: DISPLAY ENGLISH This feature will only display if a language other than English has been set. This fea- ture allows you to change the language in which the DIC messages appear to English.
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To select a setting, press the set/reset but- ton while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL • LOCK DELAY ON (default): The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door or the liftgate is closed. • NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset but- ton while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. Refer to “Remote Vehicle Start” under “Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation” in “Keys” in the “Features and Controls” section for more information. Press the vehicle information button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC dis- play.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and tele- phone units.
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Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3) This type of radio has a MENU button instead of the button to set the time and date. To set the time and date, follow these instructions: 1) Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCES- SORY or ON/RUN. Press the knob, located in the center of the radio, to turn the radio on.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. If your vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertain- ment (RSE) system, it has a CD/DVD radio. Refer to “Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System” in this section for more information on the vehicle’s RSE system.
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The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. (information) (Base Radio with CD): Press the button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. When the ignition is off, press the button to display the time.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL the current bass or treble level. If a sta- tion’s frequency is weak, or if there is static, decrease the treble. For some radios, the setting can be adjusted by pressing either the left or right SEEK arrow, FWD (forward), or REV (reverse) buttons.
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To quickly adjust all speaker and tone con- trols to the middle position, press the knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. Finding a Category (CAT) Station If the radio has XM , the CAT button can be used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1) Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays. 2) Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs. The CD player takes up to six CDs.
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(Tune): Turn the knob to select tracks on the CD currently playing. SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track. If either the left or right SEEK arrow is...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Playing a CD (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing (loading a disc into the sys- tem, depending on media type and format ranges from 5 to 20 seconds for a CD, and up to 30 seconds for a DVD to begin play- ing).
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showing track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot. Press this but- ton again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, “No Aux Input Device”...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Using the DVD Player The DVD player is controlled by the but- tons on the remote control, by the RSA system, or by the buttons on the radio faceplate. Refer to “Remote Control”, under “Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System”...
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ing the copyright information or the previews. (Eject): Press the button to eject a CD or DVD. If a CD or DVD is ejected, but not removed, the player automatically pulls it back in after 15 seconds. If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed, such as unknown format, etc., and the disc fails to eject, press and hold button for more than five seconds...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Nav (Navigate): Press this button to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus. (Audio Stream): Press the button to cycle through audio steam formats located on the DVD-A disc. There is not any type of notification for the customer to see through the radio display, but video screen has a text field that shows audio stream changing.
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To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack. When a device is con- nected, press the radio CD/AUX button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers. (Power/Volume): Turn the (volume) knob clockwise or...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL • Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving. Orga- nize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Avoid subfolders. The system can sup- port up to 8 subfolders deep, however, keep the total number of folders to a min- imum in order to reduce the complexity...
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out the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename displays. Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp , MusicMatch , or Real...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator feature to play MP3 files on the CD-R or CD-RW in order by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label. The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information.
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keep the total number of folders to a min- imum in order to reduce the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a partic- ular folder during playback. • Make sure playlists have a .m3u, .wpl or .pls extension, other file extensions might not work.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Playing an MP3 (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into either the top or bottom slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, and the CD-R or CD- RW should begin playing. Depending on the format of the disc, a softkey menu appears and allow naviga- tion of the disc.
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plays. Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play. (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator feature to play MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or CD-RW in order by artist or album. Press the push- button located below the music navigator label.
INSTRUMENT PANEL XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in features intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, matter advanced, can never replace your own judgment. See the Navigation System manual for some tips to help you reduce distractions while driving.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL tion. Switch the headphones to Off when not in use. The infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the overhead console. The head- phones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system is shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three min- utes.
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To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE sys- tem, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on. If the video screen is in the DVD player mode, pressing the AUX button on the remote control will switch the video screen from the DVD player mode to the...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL and start the disc. The radio can also turn on the video screen display. Refer to “Radio(s)” in this section for more informa- tion. CAUTION Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage it, and the repairs will not be covered by your warranty.
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then pressing the (fast forward) button. The DVD continues playing in a slow play mode. You can also, depending on the radio, perform reverse slow play by press- ing the (play/pause) button and then pressing the (fast reverse) button. To cancel slow play mode, press the (play/pause) button.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Problem No power. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out. In auxiliary mode, the picture moves or scrolls. The remote control does not work. After stopping the player, I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning.
DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio you have. The video screen could display one of the following: Disc Load/Eject Error: This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems. Disc Format Error: This message displays, if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up, or if the disc is damaged.
INSTRUMENT PANEL (Seek): Press the seek arrow to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM (if equipped). Press the seek arrow to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD/DVD slot. Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if...
Meaning, you can lose control of your vehicle. Adding non-Suzuki accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. Refer to “Accessories and Modifications” in “Ser- vice” in the “Service and Appearance Care”...
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Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Adding non-Suzuki accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. Refer to “Accessories and Modifications” in “Ser- vice” in the “Service and Appearance Care”...
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE pedal or always decrease stopping dis- tance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have ABS.
Adding non-SUZUKI accessories affect your vehicle’s performance. Refer to “Accessories and Modifications” in “Ser- vice” in the “Service and Appearance Care” section for more information. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sys- tem is an advanced computer controlled...
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Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Adding non-Suzuki accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. Refer to “Accessories and Modifications” in “Ser- vice” in the “Service and Appearance Care”...
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle’s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driv- ing. 810696 If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE will be longer and vehicle control more lim- ited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: • Allow extra following distance. • Pass with caution. • Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. • Keep the windshield washer fluid reser- voir filled. • Have good tires with proper tread depth. Refer to “Tires”...
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for win- ter. • You might want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a cou-...
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If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE “Tires” in the “Service and Appearance Care” section. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. Refer to “Traction Control System (TCS)”...
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4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehi- cle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 –...
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Example 3 1273155 Item Descripion Total Maximum Vehicle 1,000 lbs Capacity Weight for (453 kg) Example 3 = Subtract Occupant 1,000 lbs Weight 200 lbs (91 (453 kg) kg) × 5 = Available Cargo 0 lbs Weight = (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information...
WARNING Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sud- den stop or turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with its two front wheels off the ground. See “Dolly Towing” following. Dolly Towing If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with the two front wheels off the ground. To dolly tow your vehicle, do the following: 1) Put the front wheels on a dolly.
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cessful, safe trailering takes correct equip- ment, and it has to be used properly. That is the reason for this section. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are impor- tant for your safety and that of your pas- sengers.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are not, you may be able to get them right sim- ply by moving some items around in the trailer.
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your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, elec- trical connector, lamps, tires and mirror...
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Service ... 5-1 Fuel ... 5-2 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-5 All-Wheel Drive ... 5-23 Headlamp Aiming ... 5-24 Bulb Replacement ... 5-24 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 5-25 Tires ... 5-26 Appearance Care ...
Suzuki accessories are designed to com- plement and function with other systems on your vehicle. Your Suzuki dealer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine Suzuki accessories. When you go to your Suzuki dealer and ask for Suzuki accesso-...
Schedule” in the “Maintenance Schedule” section. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer perfor- mance.
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE TIER Detergent Gasoline. Also, your dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit-related prob- lems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gas- olines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier.
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1733916 The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly coun- terclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right.
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static elec- tricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle dam- aged if this occurs.
Engine Compartment Overview A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. Refer to “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in this section. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). Refer to “Power Steering Fluid” in this section. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). Refer to “When to Add Engine Oil”...
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Recommended SAE viscosity grade engine oils HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL AND STANDARD GM6094M SAE 5W-30 DO NOT USE SAE 10W-40, SAE 20W-50 OR ANY OTHER VISCOSITY GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED COLD WEATHER 1506679 Look for three things: •...
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revo- lutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage.
information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the fil- ter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required.
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE nance Schedule” section, and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in “Recom- mended Fluids and Lubricants” in “Mainte- nance Schedule” in the “Maintenance Schedule” section. CAUTION Use of the incorrect automatic trans- mission fluid may damage your vehi- cle, and the damages may not be covered by your warranty.
CAUTION If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives in your vehicle’s cooling system, you could damage your vehi- cle. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this man- ual for the cooling system. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubri- cants”...
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE CAUTION If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be cov- ered by your warranty. Refer to “Overheated Engine Protection Oper- ating Mode”...
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 1733770 A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Pressure Cap WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank WARNING Adding only plain water to the cool- ing system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
2) Then keep turning the pressure cap and remove it. WARNING You can be burned if you spill cool- ant on hot engine parts. Coolant con- tains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE CAUTION Use of the incorrect fluid may dam- age your vehicle and the damages may not be coverd by your warrantly. Always use the correct fluid listed in “Recommended Fluids and Lubri- cants” in “Maintenance Schedule” in the “Maintenance schedule”...
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leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. WARNING If your vehicle has too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine.
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might be required. Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is com- plex.
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CAUTION Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your war- ranty. Trying to start your vehicle by push- ing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1) Check the other vehicle.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE WARNING Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water.
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remote negative (–) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 1737506 9) Connect the other end of the negative (–) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The elec- trical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, there are two additional systems that need lubri- cation. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the fac- tory and should need no further adjust- ment. However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam head- lamps may be necessary if oncoming driv- ers flash their high-beam headlamps at you (for vertical aim).
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE 1802297 2) Remove the taillamp screw covers. 3) Remove the taillamp screws. 4) Pull the taillamp assembly towards you. 5) Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to disconnect it from the taillamp assembly. 6) Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket. 7) Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Suzuki Warranty booklet for details. WARNING Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
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B. TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to SUZUKI’s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. SUZUKI’s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. C. DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
SUZUKI’s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Tire Size The following illustration shows an exam- ple of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. 1376101 A. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. Refer to “Inflation – Tire Pressure” in this section. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with stan- dard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
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Traction: The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into con- tact with the road. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains.
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.
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the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illu- minated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illumi- nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
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TPMS diagnostic tool. See your SUZUKI dealer for service. The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure.
minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you need to start over. The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below: 1) Set the parking brake. 2) Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the engine off.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE 811106 When rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, Suzuki strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating. This way, your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same perfor- mance and vehicle safety, during normal use, as the original tires.
You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury. Only use Suzuki specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle, and have them properly installed by a Suzuki certified technician.
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Tire Chains WARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause dam- age to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area dam- aged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a...
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809231 The following information tells you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the tools: 1) Locate the jack and wheel wrench, which are located on the passenger’s side of the rear cargo area, behind an access door.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE 1306942 4) Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been completely low- ered, and pull it through the wheel opening. 5) Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. CAUTION If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled, you could damage...
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1587905 With the jack head positioned correctly on the metal jacking flange, it should look like this from underneath. 1587906 Do not lift the vehicle using the plastic lower body panel. 6) Put the compact spare tire near the flat tire.
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This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new SUZUKI original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification.
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CAUTION Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Refer to “Capacities and Specifications” in this section for the wheel nut torque specification.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE 806546 5) Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6) Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place, this lets you know that the sec- ondary latch has released.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a Compact Spare Tire WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equip- ment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE To store the tools: 1) Place the wheel wrench into the bag. 2) Use the hook and loop fastener straps to secure the bag to the fully collapsed jack. 1399885 3) Install the jack in the right side panel of cargo area and secure with the wing bolt.
7) Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. 1829968 8) Make sure the metal tube is center at the striker. Push the tube towards the front of the vehicle. 9) Close the liftgate. 10)If your vehicle has Third Row Seating, return the third row seat to their upright position.
Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles. Your SUZUKI dealer has a product for cleaning your vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you can also obtain a product from your SUZUKI dealer to remove odors from your vehicle’s uphol-...
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• For solid dry soils: remove as much as possible and then vacuum. To clean, use the following instructions: 1) Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2) Wring the cloth to remove excess mois- ture. 3) Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center.
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE CAUTION Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on your vehicle. Check the cleaning product label. If it states that is should not be used on plastic parts, do not use it on your vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your SUZUKI dealer. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your SUZUKI dealer’s body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the under- body.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, SUZUKI will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12000 miles (20000 km) of pur- chase, whichever occurs first.
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1410338 This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. You can see it if you look through the wind- shield from outside your vehicle.
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power seats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the prob- lem is fixed. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are pro- tected from short circuits by fuses and cir-...
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Fuses Usage Passenger Side Turn Sig- Amplifier Steering Wheel Illumina- tion SPARE Spare Infotainment Climate Control System, Remote Function Actuator Canister Vent Radio Cluster Ignition Switch Body Control Module Not Used Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Dimmer Interior Lights Relays Usage Retained Accessory RAP RLY Power Relay REAR...
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE 1538490 To remove the fuse block cover, push in on the tabs located on the rear of the cover, and lift. To reinstall, fit together the tabs located on the front of the cover, and push down on the cover until the tabs on the rear of the cover click into place.
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Fuses Usage Passenger Side Low- Beam Driver Side High-Beam Battery Main 3 Spare Engine Control Module, Battery Transmission Control Module, Battery Trailer Park Lamp Front Wiper Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Fuel Pump Rear Accessory Power Outlet All-Wheel Drive Regulated Voltage Control Passenger Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal...
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in “Maintenance Schedule” in the “Maintenance Schedule” section for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System Front Only Climate Control System Front and Rear Climate Control System...
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements CAUTION Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are nec- essary to keep your vehicle in good working condition.
Some maintenance services can be com- plex. So, unless you are technically quali- fied and have the necessary equipment, you should have your dealer do these jobs. When you go to your dealer for your ser- vice needs, you will know that trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Scheduled Maintenance except CANADA Service • Change engine oil and filter if the light/message has not come on at all for one year. Change engine oil and filter. • Refer to “Engine Oil” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the “Service and Appearance Care”...
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Service • Refer to “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in “Checking Things Under the Inspect engine air cleaner fil- Hood” in the “Service and Appearance Care” section. ter. If necessary, replace filter. • If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service • Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and liftgate hinges. Lubricate body components. • More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a cor- rosive environment such as winter road salt.
Additional Required Services except CANADA The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional required services Service Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service • Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. • This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. • Refer to “Engine Coolant” in Engine cooling system service (or “Checking Things Under the every five years, whichever occurs Hood”...
For CANADA Scheduled Maintenance Service • Change engine oil and filter if the light/message has not come on at all for 10 months. Change engine oil and filter. • Refer to “Engine Oil” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the “Service and Appearance Care”...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service • Refer to “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the Inspect engine air cleaner fil- “Service and Appearance Care” section. ter. If necessary, replace filter. • If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change.
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Service • Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and lift- gate hinges. Lubricate body components. • More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environ- ment such as winter road salt.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Additional Required Services (For CANADA) The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service after the indicated kilometers shown for each item. Additional required services Service Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
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Service • Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. • This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. • Refer to “Engine Coolant” in Engine cooling system service (or “Checking Things Under the every five years, whichever occurs Hood”...
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
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At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check CAUTION It is important to check the engine oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to the engine not covered by your war- ranty.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1) Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Hydraulic Brake System Delco Automatic Transmission Use only T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid (Part No. SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309). Power Steering System Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186) Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Lubricate Aerosol type lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Record except CANADA After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services per- formed in the boxes provided. Refer to “Maintenance Requirements” in this section. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services”...
GENERAL INFORMATION Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number EXAMPLE (for some vehicles) 60G152 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) may be found in the location shown in the above illustrations. This number is used to register the vehicle. It is also used to assist your dealer when ordering parts or refer- ring to special service information.
For U.S.A. The following warranties are provided with your vehicle: • New Vehicle Limited Warranty • Limited Warranty For SUZUKI Parts or Accessories • Emission Components Defect Warranty • Emission Performance Warranty GENERAL INFORMATION On-Board Vehicle Computers...
• in response to an official request of police or similar government office, • as part of Suzuki’s defense of litiga- tion through the discovery process, • as required by law. In addition, once Suzuki collects or receives data, Suzuki may: •...
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War- ranty Information booklet. For vehicles registered for use and principally operated in Canada please contact Suzuki Canada Inc. at 1-905- 889-2677 extension 2254 or write to: Suzuki Canada Inc. Customer Relations 100 East Beaver Creek Road...
INDEX Accessories and Modifications ...5-1 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...3-10 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-2 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-39 Additional Required Services ...6-11 Additional Required Services except CANADA ...6-6 Additives ...5-2 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-54 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-17 Airbag System ...1-31 All-Wheel Drive ...5-23...
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INDEX Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-51 Climate Controls ...3-10 Compact Spare Tire ...5-48 Configurations for Use of Child Restraints ...1-22 Control of a Vehicle ...4-1 Convenience Net ...2-23 Cooling System ...5-14 Cruise Control ...3-5 Cruise Control Light ...3-24 Cupholder(s) ...2-21 Delayed Locking ...2-6 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-27 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-34 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-29...
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Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-3 Head Restraints ...1-3 Headlamp Aiming ...5-24 Headlamps ...3-7 Heated Seats ...1-2 Highbeam On Light ...3-24 Highway Hypnosis ...4-8 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-8 Hood Release ...5-5 Horn ...3-3 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-35 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-10 Identification Numbers ...7-1 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-39 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-10...
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INDEX Older Children ...1-17 On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders ...7-2 Other Warning Devices ...3-3 Outlet Adjustment ...3-13 Outside Convex Mirrors ...2-21 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-20 Owner Checks and Services ...6-13 Parking Brake ...2-16 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-18 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-17 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-14 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-4...
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Security Light ...3-23 Service ...5-1 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-24 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-54 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-25 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-39 Setting the Time ...3-39 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-52 Shifting Into PARK (P) ...2-17 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...2-17 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-16 Split Folding Rear Seat (Second Row) ...1-5 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-11...
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INDEX Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-38 Wheel Replacement ...5-38 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-35 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-34 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-32 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-21 Windows ...2-8 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...5-51 Windshield Washer ...3-5 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-17 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-25...
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Prepared by August, 2007 Part No. 99011-78J01-03E Printed in U.S.A. TP254...
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SERVICE STATION INFORMATION Fuel recommendation: See page 5-2 Engine oil recommendation: Engine oil with “Starburst” symbol Standard: GM6094M Viscosity: SAE 5W-30 For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE” section. Brake and clutch fluid: DOT3 Tire cold pressure: See the “Tire Information Label”...