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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
12-volt battery
Location
The 12-volt battery is located in the
right-hand side of luggage compart-
ment.
Before recharging
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When recharging, the 12-volt battery
produces hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore,
observe the following precautions
before recharging:
If recharging with the 12-volt battery
●
installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-
connect the ground cable.
Make sure the power switch on the
●
charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to
the 12-volt battery.
After recharging/reconnecting the
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12-volt battery
The hybrid system may not start. Follow
the procedure below to initialize the sys-
tem.
1
Shift the shift lever to P.
2
Open and close any of the doors.
3
Restart the hybrid system.
Unlocking the doors using the smart
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entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the
12-volt battery. If this happens, use
the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock/unlock the
doors.
Start the hybrid system with the power
●
switch in ACC. The hybrid system
may not start with the power switch
turned off. However, the hybrid sys-
tem will operate normally from the
second attempt.
The power switch mode is recorded
●
by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the vehicle will return
the power switch mode to the status it
was in before the 12-volt battery was
disconnected. Make sure to turn off
the power switch before disconnect
the 12-volt battery. Take extra care
when connecting the 12-volt battery if
the power switch mode prior to dis-
charge is unknown.
If the hybrid system will not start even
after multiple attempts at all methods
above, contact a SUZUKI dealer or a
qualified workshop.
WARNING
Chemicals in the 12-volt battery
■
The 12-volt battery contains poison-
ous and corrosive sulfuric acid and
may produce hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. To reduce
the risk of death or serious injury, take
the following precautions while work-
ing on or near the 12-volt battery:
Do not cause sparks by touching
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the 12-volt battery terminals with
tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near
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the 12-volt battery.
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Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothes.
Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
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Wear protective safety glasses
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when working near the 12-volt bat-
tery.
Keep children away from the 12-
●
volt battery.
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