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2-105BEFORE DRIVING
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ESP
® OFF indicator light 
(if equipped)
57L30045
When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  “ON”
position or the engine switch  is pressed to
change  the  ignition  mode  to  ON,  this  light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When  the  ESP
®  OFF  switch  is  pushed  to
turn off the ESP®  systems  (other  than
ABS), the ESP
® OFF indicator light comes
on and stays on.
For  details  of  the  ESP
®  systems,  refer  to
“Electronic stability program (ESP
®)” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Hill descent control indicator light (if equipped)
79K050
When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  “ON”
position or the engine switch  is pressed to
change  the  ignition  mode  to  ON,  this  light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When  you  push  the  hill  descent  control
switch  and  the  hill  descent  control  operat-
ing  conditions  are  fulfilled,  the  hill  descent
control  indicator  comes  on.  If  the  hill
descent  control  indicator  blinks,  the  hill
descent control will not be activated.
For  details  of  the  hill  descent  control  sys-
tem,  refer  to  “Hill  descent  control  system”
in  the  “OPERATING  YOUR  VEHICLE”
section.
Oil pressure light
50G051
When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  “ON”
position or the engine switch  is pressed to
change  the  ignition  mode  to  ON,  this  light
comes on. When the engine is started, the
light  goes  out.  The  light  will  come  on  and
remain on if there is insufficient oil pres-
sure.  If  the  light  comes  on  when  driving,
pull  off  the  road  as  soon  as  you  can  and
stop the engine. 
Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If  there  is  enough  oil,  the  lubrication  sys-
tem  should  be  inspected  by  your  SUZUKI
dealer before you driv e the vehicle again.
NOTICE
• If  you  operate  the  engine  with  this
light on, severe engine damage can
result.
• Do not rely on the oil pressure light to indicate the need to add oil. Peri-
odically check the engine oil level. 
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Malfunction indicator light
65D530
Your  vehicle  has  a  computer-controlled
emission  control  system.  A  malfunction
indicator light is provided on the instrument
cluster  to  indicate  when  it  is  necessary  to
have the emission control system serviced.
When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  “ON”
position or the engine switch  is pressed to
change  the  ignition  mode  to  ON,  this  light
comes on. When the engine is started, the
light goes out. 
If  the  malfunction  indicator  light  comes  on
or blinks when the engine is running, there
is a damage in the emission control sys-
tem.
Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer to
have the damage fixed.
(For EU specifi cation vehicle)
Also,  if  this  light  comes  on  when  the
engine  is  running,  there  is  a  problem  with
the continuously variable transaxle system
or  Auto  Gear  Shift  system.  Ask  your
SUZUKI  dealer  to  have  the  system
inspected.
Transaxle warning light (if equipped)
80J219
When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  “ON”
position or the engine switch  is pressed to
change  the  ignition  mode  to  ON,  this  light
comes  on  for  several  seconds  so  you  can
check that the light is working.
If  this  light  comes  on  when  the  engine  is
running, there is a problem with the contin-
uously  variable  transaxle  system  or  Auto
Gear  Shift  system.  Ask  your  SUZUKI
dealer to have t he system inspected.
NOTE:
If the Auto Gear Shift clutch temperature
becomes too high, this light will blink. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and let the sys-
tem cool down.
If  the  CVT  fluid  temperature  becomes  too
high, this light will blink. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place and let  the fluid cool down.
NOTICE
Continuing  to  drive  the  vehicle  when
the  malfunction  indicator  light  is  on
or  blinking  can  cause  permanent
damage  to  the  vehicle’s  emission
control  system,  and  can  affect  fuel
economy and driveability. 
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ENG A-STOP indicator light (if equipped)
72M00032
When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  “ON”
position or the engine switch  is pressed to
change  the  ignition  mode  to  ON,  this  light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
While  driving,  this  light  comes  on  if  the
conditions  allowing  the  engine  to  be
stopped automatically (standby conditions)
are  met,  or  just  after  stopping  the  engine
automatically.
For  details,  refer  to  “ENG  A-STOP  system
(engine  auto  stop  start  system)”  in  the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
ENG A-STOP OFF light (if equipped)
72M00159
When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  “ON”
position or the engine switch  is pressed to
change  the  ignition  mode  to  ON,  this  light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When  you  push  the  ENG  A-STOP  OFF
switch, this light comes on.
This  light  blinks  in  either  of  the  following
cases.
• There may be something wrong with theENG A-STOP OFF system.
• It may be time to replace the battery.
You  should  have  the  system  inspected  by
an authorized SUZUKI dealer.
For  details,  refer  to  “ENG  A-STOP  system
(engine  auto  stop  start  system)”  in  the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Deceleration energy regenerating indicator light (if equipped)
72M00168
When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  “ON”
position or the engine switch  is pressed to
change  the  ignition  mode  to  ON,  this  light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When  the  deceleration  energy  regenerat-
ing function is worki ng, this light comes on.
For  details,  refer  to  “ENG  A-STOP  system
(engine  auto  stop  start  system)”  in  the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section. 
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Light reminder buzzerThe  interior  buzzer  continuously  beeps  if
you  open  the  driver’s  door  without  turning
off  the  headlights  and  position  lights.  This
function  is  triggered  under  the  following
condition:
The  headlights  and/or  position  lights  are
on  even  after  the  ignition  switch  is  turned
off,  or  the  engine  switch  is  pressed  to
change the ignition mode to LOCK (OFF).
The  buzzer  stops  sounding  when  you  turn
off the headlights and position lights.
NOTE:
A message is indicated on the information
display in the instrument cluster with
tachometer while the buzzer is sounding.Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys-tem (if equipped)When  the  engine  is  started,  this  system
turns on the daytime running lights.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation
1) The engine is running.
2) Headlights  and  front  fog  light  (if equipped) are off.
NOTE:
Brightness of the daytime running lights is
different from the bri ghtness of the position
lights, but it is not a malfunction.
Guide me light (if equipped)To home function
This  function  turns  on  the  front  position
lights  and  the  headlights  in  the  low  beam
setting for about 10 seconds after the igni-
tion  switch  is  turned  to  “LOCK”  position  or
the engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode to LOCK (OFF).
To set the function:
1) Turn the lighting switch to “AUTO” posi- tion
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” posi- tion  or  press  the  engine  switch  to
change  the  ignition  mode  to  LOCK
(OFF).
3) Pull  the  lighting  control  lever  toward you  once  and  open  the  driver’s  side
door  within  60  seconds.  Or  pull  the
lighting  control  lever  toward  you  once
while the driver’s side door is open.
To cancel the function:
Perform any of the following operations.
• Pull  the  lighting  control  lever  toward  you once.
• Insert  the  key  into  the  ignition  switch  or
change  the  ignition  mode  to  ACC  or  ON
by pressing the engine switch.
• Turn  the  lighting  switch  to  any  other
position than “AUTO” position. NOTE:
• When the “To home” is functioning, the
front fog lights, rear fog lights and the
headlights (high beam) are not turned
on.
• Lighting time of the “To home” function
can be changed on the information dis-
play. Refer to “Information display” in this
section.
To car function
If UNLOCK button of the keyless push start
system  remote  controller  or  the  keyless
entry  system  transmitter  is  pressed  while
the lighting switch is positioned in “AUTO”,
the  front  position  lights  and  the  headlights
in  the  low  beam  are  turned  on  for  10  sec-
onds.
This  function  will  operate  only  when  it  is
dark outside the vehicle.
To cancel the function:
Perform any of the following operations.
• Lock  the  doors  by  using  the  keyless push  start  system  rem ote  controller,  the
request  switch  or  the  keyless  entry  sys-
tem transmitter, or insert the key into the
driver’s door lock.
• Insert  the  key  into  the  ignition  switch  or
change  the  ignition  mode  to  ACC  or  ON
by pressing the engine switch.
• Turn  the  lighting  switch  to  any  other
position than “AUTO” position. 
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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75RM4-01E
60G408
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEExhaust gas warning  .......................................................... 3-1
Daily inspection checklist  .................................... .............. 3-1
Engine oil consumption  ........................................ ............. 3-2
Ignition switch 
(vehicle without keyless push s tart system)  ....................3-3
Engine switch 
(vehicle with keyless push sta rt system) .......................... 3-5
Keyless push start system (if  equipped)  .......................... 3-6
Parking brake lever  ........................................... .................. 3-10
Pedal ......................................................... ............................ 3-12
Starting engine 
(vehicle without keyless push s tart system)  ....................3-13
Starting engine 
(vehicle with keyless push sta rt system) .......................... 3-14
Using transaxle  ... ....................... ......................................... 3-17
Gearshift indicator (if equipped) ............................. ........... 3-33
ENG A-STOP system 
(engine auto stop start system) (if equipped)  ................. .3-35
Cruise control (if equipped)   ............................................... 3-48
Speed limiter (if equipped)  ................................... .............. 3-51
Dual camera brake support (if  equipped)  ......................... 3-53
Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if  equipped) ......................3-71
Rearview camera (if equipped)  ................................. ......... 3-72
Braking  ....................................................... .......................... 3-75
Electronic stabi lity program (ESP
®) (if equipped)  ........... 3-78
Tire pressure monito ring system (TPMS) (i f equipped)  .. 3-85 
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3-9OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
75RM4-01E
REMOTE CONTROLLER OUTSIDE warningWhen  either  of  the  conditions  described
below  is  met,  the  system  issues  a
REMOTE CONTROLLER OUTSIDE warn-
ing  by  sounding  the  interior  and  exterior
buzzers.  At  the  same  time,  the  immobi-
lizer/keyless  push  start  system  warning
light  comes  on  and  the  master  warning
indicator light blinks.
• Any  door  is  opened  and  then  closedwhile  the  remote  controller  is  not  inside
the  vehicle  and  the  engine  is  running  or
the  ignition  mode  has  been  changed  to
ACC  or  ON  by  pressing  the  engine
switch.
• The  remote  controller  is  not  inside  the vehicle  when  you  attempt  to  start  the
engine  after  changing  the  ignition  mode
to  ACC  or  ON  by  pressing  the  engine
switch.
75RM048
(1) Immobilizer/keyless  push  start  sys- tem warning light (blinks)
(2) Master warning indi cator light (blinks)
NOTE:
• If the warning is given, locate the remote controller as soon as possible.
• Any attempt to start the engine will fail
while the warning is active. The mes-
sage appearing on the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster will also
indicate this condition. Refer to “Informa-
tion display” in  the “BEFORE DRIVING”
section for details.• Normally, the immobilizer/keyless push start system warning light should go out
and the master warning indicator light
should stop blinking shortly after the
remote controller is brought back inside
the vehicle. If they remain lit and blinking,
change the ignition mode to LOCK (OFF) by pressing the engine switch and then
perform the engine starting operation.
Refer to “Starting engine (vehicle with key-
less push start system)” in this section.
• Always keep the remote controller with
you as the driver.Interior workable  area for engine starting
54P000373
(1) Interior workable area
The interior workable area is defined as all
the  interior  spaces  except for the space
above the instrument panel.
(2)
(1)
(1) 
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PedalManual transaxle
80J2121
Auto Gear Shift or CVT
80J2122
Clutch pedal (1)A  clutch  pedal  is  used  to  disengage  the
drive  to  the  wheels  when  starting  the
engine,  stopping,  or  shifting  the  gearshift
lever.  Depressing  the  pedal  disengages
the clutch.Brake pedal (2)Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with front
disc  brakes  and  rear  drum  brakes.
Depressing  a  brake  pedal  applies  both
sets of brakes.
You  may  hear  occasional  brake  squeal
when  you  apply  the  brakes.  This  is  a  nor-
mal  condition  caused  by  environmental
factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.
Accelerator pedal (3)An accelerator pedal controls the speed of
the  engine.  Depressing  the  accelerator
pedal increases power output and speed.
(2)
(1)(3)EXAMPLE
(3)
(2)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the  clutch  pedal.  It  could  result  in
excessive  clutch  wear,  clutch  dam-
age,  or  unexpected  loss  of  engine
braking.
WA R N I N G
If  brake  squeal  is  excessive  and
occurs  each  time  the  brakes  are
applied,  you  should  have  the  brakes
checked by your SUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
Do not apply brakes continuously or
rest  your  foot  on  the  brake  pedal.
This  will  result  in  overheating  of  the
brakes  which  could  cause  unpredict-
able  braking  action,  longer  stopping
distances,  or  permanent  brake  dam-
age. 
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Starting engine 
(vehicle without keyless push start system)Before starting engine
75RM256
1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual  transaxle  –  Shift  into  “N”  (Neu- tral)  and  depress  the  clutch  pedal  all
the  way  to  the  floor.  Hold  the  clutch
pedal while starting the engine.
CVT – If the gearshift lever is not in “P”
(Park)  position,  shift  into  “P”  (Park).  (If
you  need  to  re-start  the  engine  while
the vehicle is movi ng, shift into “N”.) 
Auto Gear Shift – Shift into “N” (Neutral)
and  depress  the  brake  pedal.  Hold  the
brake pedal while starting the engine.
NOTE:
• CVT vehicles have a starter interlock device which is designed to keep the
starter from operating if the transaxle is
in any of the drive positions.
• For Auto Gear Shift vehicles, if the engine cannot be started, make sure the
gearshift lever is in “N” before restarting
the engine.
Starting a cold and warm engineWith  your  foot  taken  off  the  accelerator
pedal, crank the engine by turning the igni-
tion key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
If  the  engine  does  not  start  after  12  sec-
onds  of  cranking,  wait  about  15  seconds,
and then press down the accelerator pedal
to  1/3  full  of  capacity  and  try  cranking  the
engine  again.  Release  the  key  and  accel-
erator pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the  accelerator  pedal  all  the  way  to  the
floor  while  cranking.  This  should  clear  the
engine if it is flooded.
MT
CVT
AGS
WA R N I N G
Check  that  the  parking  brake  is  set
fully  and  the  transaxle  is  in  Neutral
(or Park for vehicles with a CVT)
before attempting to start the engine.
NOTICE
• Stop  turning  the  starter  immedi-ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be damaged.
• Do  not  crank  the  engine  for  more than  12  seconds  at  a  time.  If  the
engine  does  not  start  on  the  first
try,  wait  about  15  seconds  before
trying again. 
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Starting engine 
(vehicle with keyless push start system)Before starting engine
75RM257
1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual transaxle – Shift to “N” (Neutral) and fully depress the clutch pedal. Hold
the  clutch  and  brake  pedals  fully
depressed.
CVT – If the gearshift lever is not in the
“P”  (Park)  position,  shift  it  to  “P”.  Hold
the brake pedal fully depressed.
Auto Gear Shift – Shift into “N” (Neutral)
and  depress  the  brake  pedal.  Hold  the
brake pedal while starting the engine.
82K254
3) The “PUSH START SWITCH” messagewill appear on the information display in
the instrument cluster.  Push the engine
switch  (1).  When  the  engine  is  started,
the starter motor will automatically stop. NOTE:
• You do not need to keep the engine
switch pressed to start the engine.
• The engine of a manual transaxle vehi- cle will not start unless the clutch pedal
is depressed.
• CVT vehicles have a starter interlock device which is designed to keep the
starter from operating if the transaxle is
in any of the drive positions.
MT
CVT
AGS
(1)
WA R N I N G
Check  that  the  parking  brake  is  set
fully  and  the  transaxle  is  in  Neutral
(or  Park  for  vehicles  with  a  CVTS)
before attempting to  start the engine.
NOTICE
• Do  not  depress  the  accelerator
during  the  engine  starting  proce-
dure.
• If  the  engine  does  not  respond when  you  try  to  start  it  with  the
engine  switch  or  if  the  engine
switch  repeats  cycling  through
LOCK (OFF) – ACC – ON mode, the
lead-acid  battery  may  be  dis-
charged. Check the voltage of the
lead-acid  battery  before  trying
again. 
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• For Auto Gear Shift vehicles, if theengine cannot be started, make sure the
gearshift lever is in “N” before restarting
the engine.
• During the engine starting procedure, messages on the information display will
help you. Refer to “Information display” in
the “BEFORE DRIVING” section for
details.
• You should turn off such loads as the headlights and air co nditioning system to
facilitate starting of the engine.
• Even if you fail to start the engine, the starter motor will stop turning automati-
cally after a short time. After the starter
motor has stopped or if there is some
problem with the system, the starter
motor will rotate only while the engine
switch is being pressed.
Stopping engine• Depress  the  engine  switch  to  stop  theengine  after  the  vehicle  stopped  com-
pletely.
• In  case  of  emergency,  you  can  stop  the engine  by  quickly  pushing  the  engine
switch  more  than  3  times,  or  pushing
and  holding  the  engine  switch  for  more
than  2  seconds  while  the  vehicle  is  in
motion.
NOTE:
Except in cases of emergency, do not stop
the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
The steering and braking operation will
require more effort when the engine is
stopped.
Refer to “Braking” in this section.
• If  the  engine  remains  stopped  for  while after it was stopped unexpectedly or was
raced  before  stopping,  a  clicking  sound
may  be  heard  from  around  the  engine
when  it  is  restarted.  This  is  not  a  mal-
function.  Always  let  the  engine  idle
before stopping it.
Starting a cold and warm engineWith  your  foot  taken  off  the  accelerator
pedal,  crank  the  engine  by  pressing  the
engine  switch  to  change  the  ignition  mode
to START.
After pressing the engine switch to change
the  ignition  mode  to  START,  the  starter
cranks  the  engine  for  about  12  seconds
before it can start the engine. If the engine
fails to  start  at  the first attempt, wait about
15 seconds, and then try again while keep-
ing the engine switch pressed while press-
ing  down  the  accelerator  pedal  1/3  of  full
capacity.  Release  the  accelerator  pedal
when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the  accelerator  pedal  all  the  way  to  the
floor  while  cranking.  This  should  clear  the
engine if it is flooded.
If  you  are  unable  to  start  the  engine  using
this  procedure,  consult  your  SUZUKI
dealer.
NOTICE
If you stop the engine while the vehi-
cle is in motion, the CVT may be dam-
aged. 
Avoid stopping the engine while driv-
ing.
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more
than 12 seconds at a time. 
If  the  engine  does  not  start  on  the
first try, wait abou t 15 seconds before
trying again.