SUZUKI IGNIS 2019 Owners Manual

4-4
DRIVING TIPS
75RM4-01E
CVT
75RM296
• When climbing steep hills, the vehiclemay begin to slow down and show a lack
of power. If this happens, you should
shift to a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its normal
power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the
vehicle from losing momentum.
• When driving down a hill, the engine
should be used for braking by shifting to
the next lower gear.
Driving on slippery roads
60G089S
On wet roads, you shou ld drive at a lower
speed than you do on dry roads due to
possible slippage of tires during braking.
When driving on icy, snow-covered or
muddy roads, reduce your speed and
avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt braking,
or sharp steering movements.
4WD models
Your 4WD is designed to get better traction
on slippery roads than 2-wheel drive mod-
els. However, your 4WD will not have as
much traction in deep snow, mud or sand
as multipurpose 4WD vehicles. You should
not attempt to drive your 4WD in deep
snow, mud or sand. 4WD models are not
sport/utility vehicles, and are not designed
for off-road use.
WA R N I N G
Do not hold the brake pedal down too
long or too often while going down a
steep or long hill. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in
reduced braking efficiency. Failure to
take this precaution could result in
loss of vehicle control.
NOTICE
When descending a downhill, Never
turn the ignition key to “LOCK” posi-
tion or press the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to LOCK
(OFF). Emission control system and
CVT (if equipped) damage may result.

4-5DRIVING TIPS
75RM4-01E
Tire chainsTire chains should only be used if they are
needed to increase traction or are required
by law. Check that the chains you use are
the correct size for your vehicle’s tires.
Also check that there is enough clearance
between the fenders and the chains as
installed on the tires.
Install the chains on the front tires tightly,
according to the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. Retighten the chains after
driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-
sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
Stuck vehicleIf your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transaxle back and forthbetween a forward range (or first gear
for manual transaxle/Auto Gear Shift)
and reverse. This will create a rocking
motion which may give you enough
momentum to free the vehicle. Press
gently on the accelerator to keep wheel
spinning to a minimum wheel rpm.
Remove your foot from the accelerator
while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESP
®
and/or grip control system, you may have
to turn the systems off in order to spin the
wheels. 2) If your vehicle rema
ins stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, we recommend you
to consult your SUZUKI dealer or a road-
side assistance service. If a towing ser-
vice is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by
a towing cable or chain secured to the
towing hook either on the front of the
vehicle or on the rear of the vehicle. Refer
to “Frame hooks” in the “OTHER CON-
TROLS AND EQUIPMENT” section.
NOTICE
• If you hear the chains hitting against the vehicle body while driv-
ing, stop and tighten them.
• If your vehicle is equipped with full wheel caps, remove the wheel caps
before installing the chains or the
wheel caps can be damaged by the
chain bands.
WA R N I N G
Do not allow anyone to stand near
the vehicle when you are rocking it,
and do not spin the wheels faster
than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph)
on the speedometer. Personal injury
and/or vehicle damage may result
from spinning the wheels too fast.
NOTICE
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
longed rocking can cause engine
overheating or transaxle damage.

4-6
DRIVING TIPS
75RM4-01E
54G638S
Off-road drivingDo not drive in the field covered with grown grassIf you drive in the field covered with grass,
it may cause unexpected accident or vehi-
cle damage by getting caught in grown
grass.
WA R N I N G
In addition to following the driving
tips in this section, it is important to
observe the following precautions.
• Check that your tires are in good
condition and always maintain the
specified tire pressure. Refer to
“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for
details. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Do not use tires other than those
specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif-
ferent sizes or types of tires on the
front and rear wheels. For informa-
tion regarding the specified tires,
refer to the tire information label
located on the driver’s door lock
pillar.
• Never use oversized tires or spe- cial shock absorbers and springs
to raise (jack up) your vehicle. This
will change the handling character-
istics. Oversized tires may also rub
against the fender over bumps,
causing vehicle damage or tire fail-
ure.
• After driving through water, test the brakes while driving at a slow
speed to see if they have main-
tained their normal effectiveness. If
the brakes are less effective than
normal, dry them by repeatedly
applying the brakes while driving
slowly until the brakes have
regained their normal effective-
ness.

4-7DRIVING TIPS
75RM4-01E
MEMO

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
5
75RM4-01E
60G407
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTFuel filler cap ....................................................................... 5-1
Engine hood ................................................... ..................... 5-2
Sun visor ..................................................... ......................... 5-4
Interior light ................................................ ......................... 5-5
Accessory socket .............. ....................... ........................... 5-6
AUX/USB socket (if equipped) . .......................................... 5-7
Assist grips (if equipped) .................................... ............... 5-7
Glove box ..................................................... ........................ 5-7
Cup holder and storage area ................................... .......... 5-8
Footrest ...................................................... .......................... 5-10
Floor mats .................................................... ........................ 5-10
Luggage compartment cover (if equipped) ...................... 5 -11
Roof rails (if equipped) ...................................... ................. 5-11
Frame hooks ................................................... ..................... 5-12
Heating and air conditioning system ........................... ..... 5-15
Heating system ................................................ .................... 5-17
Manual heating and a ir conditioning system ................... 5 -21
Automatic heating and ai r conditioning system
(climate control) ........... ....................................................... 5-26
Radio antenna ................................................. .................... 5-32
Installation of radi o frequency transmi tters ..................... 5-32
Audio system (Type A / Type B / Type C) (if equipped) ... 5-33

5-1OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
75RM4-01E
Fuel filler cap
75RM169
75RM130
A fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. The fuel filler door can
be unlocked by pulling up the opener lever
located on the outboard side of the driver’s
seat and locked by simply closing the door.
57L51093
To remove the fuel filler cap:
1) Open the fuel filler door.
2) Remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
75RM057
75RM058
NOTE:
The cap holder (1) holds the fuel filler cap
(2) by hooking the groove (3), or the hook
(4) also holds the fuel filler cap when refu-
eling.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
CAUTION
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
fuel may be under pressure and may
spray out, causing injury.Open CloseEXAMPLE
(1)(2)
(3)
(1)
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(4)
(1)
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5-2
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
75RM4-01E
To reinstall the fuel filler cap:
1) Turn the cap clockwise until you hearseveral clicks.
2) Close the fuel filler door.
Engine hood
75RM131
To open the engine hood:
1) Pull the hood release handle located on the outboard side of the driver’s side.
This will disengage the engine hood
lock halfway.
75RM132
2) Push the under-hood release leversideways with your finger, as shown in
the illustration. While pushing the lever,
lift up the engine hood.
WA R N I N G
Fuel is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refueling, and check
that there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.
WA R N I N G
If you need to replace the fuel cap,
use a genuine SUZUKI cap. Use of an
improper cap can result in a malfunc-
tion of the fuel system or emission
control system. It may also result in
fuel leakage in the event of an acci-
dent.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
The release lever can be hot enough
to burn your finger right after driving.
Touch the lever after it becomes cool
enough.
NOTICE
Check that the wiper arms are not
raised before you lift up the engine
hood to avoid damaging the wiper
arms and the engine hood.
EXAMPLE

5-3OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
75RM4-01E
75RM133
3) While holding the hood, pull the proprod out from the holding clip, and then
insert the end of the rod into the desig-
nated hole in the hood. To close the engine hood:
1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back into the holding clip.
62R0074
2) Lower the hood to about 20 cm above
the hood latch, and then let it drop
down. Check that the hood is securely
latched after closing.
CAUTION
• The prop rod can be hot enough toburn your finger right after driving.
Touch the rod after it becomes cool
enough.
• Insert the end of the rod into the hole securely. If the rod slips out,
you may get caught in the closing
hood.
• The rod may slip out when the
hood is blown by wind. Be careful
on windy days.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Check that the hood is fully closed
and latched before d riving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
To avoid injury, check that no part of
the occupant’s body such as hands
or head is in the path of the hood
when closing it.
NOTICE
Pushing on the hood from the top
may damage it.

5-4
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
75RM4-01E
Sun visor
79J161
The sun visors can be pulled down to block
glare coming through the windshield, or
they can be unhooked and turned to the
side to block glare coming through the side
window.Card holder (if equipped)
80JM152
(1) Mirror cover
(2) Card holder
You can put a card in the card holder (2) on
the back of the sun visor. Vanity mirror (if equipped)
75RM134
(3) Vanity mirror
To use the vanity mirror (3) on the back of
the sun visor, pull up the mirror cover (1).
NOTICE
When unhooking and hooking a sun
visor, handle it by the hard plastic
parts or the sun visor can be dam-
aged.
NOTICE
When you park your vehicle outdoors
in direct sunlight or in hot weather,
do not leave plastic cards in the
holder. The heat may distort them.
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
• Do not use the mirror while driving your vehicle or you lose control of
the vehicle.
• When using the vanity mirror, do not move too close to a front air
bag location or lean against it. If
the front air bag is accidentally
inflated, it could hit you hard.
(3)
EXAMPLE

5-5OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
75RM4-01E
Interior lightFront
62R0294
These light switches have three or four
positions which function as described
below:
ON (1)
• The light comes on and stays on regard-less of whether the door is open or
closed.
• To save the lead-acid battery, the light
will be automatically turned off when a
period of 15 minutes has elapsed after
the light comes on and other operations
are not done. DOOR (2)
• The light comes on while any of the
doors (including the tailgate) is opened.
For about 15 seconds after all doors are
closed, the light will remain on and then
fade out.
• If all doors are closed, the light comes on for about 15 seconds when the ignition
key is pulled out from the ignition switch
or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode from ON to
LOCK (OFF). After 15 seconds, the light
will fade out.
• To save the lead-acid battery, the light will be automatically turned off when a
period of 15 minutes has elapsed after
any of the doors (including the tailgate)
is opened and other operations are not
done.
If you perform any of the following proce-
dures before the light fading out, the light
will start to fade out immediately.
• Inserting the ignition key into the ignition switch or pressing the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to ACC or ON
• Locking all doors by operating the key, keyless entry transmitter, keyless push
start system remote controller, power
door locking switc h or request switch
OFF (3)
The light remains off even when the door is
opened.
Luggage compartment (if equipped)
75RM009
When you open the tailgate with the lug-
gage compartment light switch in ON posi-
tion (1), the light com es on and remains on
as long as you keep the tailgate open.
• To save the lead-acid battery, the light
will be automatically turned off when a
period of 15 minutes has elapsed after
the tailgate is opened and other opera-
tions are not done.
When the luggage compartment light
switch is in OFF position (2), the light
remains off regardless of whether the tail-
gate is open or close.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(2)
(1)