light SUZUKI MARUTI 2005 1.G Owner's Guide

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Starting
1. Adjust the driver’s seat for the proper
driving posture.
2. Adjust the rear view mirror so as to
obtain the best possible rear view.
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2. Always follow other vehicles at a safe
distance in order to prevent a rear-end
collision, should the vehicle ahead make
a sudden stop.
3. Turn ON the turn signal at least 30
meters before making a turn or changing
the lane so as not to be hit from behind.
DRIVING TIPS
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DO’S AND DON’TS FOR SAFE
DRIVINGExercise care in handling your vehicle. Be
conscious of not only your own safety but
also the safety of others on the road, and
thus enjoy the best and most comfortable
driving experience.
This section contains basic rules for safe
driving. Read it carefully for good
understanding of the content so that you
can enjoy safe and pleasant driving in your
Maruti Suzuki vehicle.3. Before moving off, look forward and back
to confirm safety.
4. Don’t start quickly, for it is dangerous
and wastes fuel.
General driving
1. Be sure to stop before the stop light and
stop sign. When moving into the
intersection without any traffic lights or
signs, drive slowly to confirm safety.
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In addition to following the driving tips
in this section, it is important to
observe the following precautions.
Make sure your tyres are in good
condition and always maintain the
specified tyre pressure. Refer to
“Tyres” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for details.
Do not use tyres other than those
specified by MARUTI SUZUKI. Never
use different sizes or types of tyres on
the front and rear wheels. For
information regarding the specified
tyres, refer to the Tyre Information
Label located on the driver’s door pillar.
Never use oversized tyres or special
shock absorbers and springs to raise
(jack up) your vehicle. This will
change the handling characteristics.
Oversized tyres may also rub against
the fender over bumps, causing
vehicle damage or tire failure.
After driving through water, test the
brakes while driving at a slow speed
to see if they have maintained 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
effectiveness.

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other drivers. For that, observe the
following.
Drive at a safe speed.
Maintain a sufficient distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
Don’t force yourself to overtake other
vehicles.
Don’t make quick start, hard steering or
sudden stops.
Allow an ample time in the driving
schedule.
Observe traffic rules and regulations.
CONCLUSION
A perfect driver does not exist. The
endeavour of every motorist should be to
strive for perfection. Safety consciousness
not only ensures your safety and the safety
of other road users, it also helps reduce the
wear and tear on your vehicle, prolongs its
life, gives more mileage and ensures a
comfortable driving experience.
Follow the do’s and don’ts listed, and
driving will never be the same again.
MARGIN FOR SAFETY
It is important to allow yourself a margin for
safety during driving so that you can cope
with erroneous or unexpected driving of
DRIVING TIPS
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Night time driving
1. Drive more slowly at night than in the
daytime, for the visual range is restricted
at night.
2. Don’t overtake other vehicles at night.
Darkness bothers your sense of speed
and hinders your judgement on the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
3. Don’t use the high headlight beam
unless its use is inevitable. Its dazzle
may blitz the driver of the oncoming
vehicle, thus causing an accident.
4. Always keep the window glasses clean.
Don’t operate the windshield wiper when
the windshield glass is dry or the wiper
blade and glass may get damaged.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Heating and Air Conditioning System........................................................................... 7-1
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System............................................................. 7-1
Radio Antenna..................................................................................................................... 7-4
Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)............................................................................ 7-4
Fuel Filler Cap.................................................................................................................... 7-5
Engine Bonnet..................................................................................................................... 7-6
Sun Visor............................................................................................................................. 7-6
Interior Light Switch ..........................................................................................................7-7
Accessory Socket (if equipped)...................................................................................... 7-7
Assist Grips (if equipped)................................................................................................ 7-8
Glove Box............................................................................................................................ 7-8
Instrument Panel Upper Tray........................................................................................... 7-8
Cup Holder........................................................................................................................... 7-9
Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped)........................................................................... 7-9
Underseat Tray (if equipped)........................................................................................... 7-9
Shopping Hook (if equipped).........................................................................................7-10
Luggage Area Cover (if equipped)...............................................................................7-10
Frame Hooks..................................................................................................................... 7-10
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7-2Bi-level (b)
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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the
floor outlets and the side outlets, also
comes out of the windscreen demister out-
lets and the side demister outlets slightly.Heat & demist (d)
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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the
floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the
center and side outlets. When the
temperature selector (1) is in the fully COLD
position or fully HOT position, however, the
air from the floor outlets and the air from
the center and side outlets will be the same
temperature.
Heat (c)Temperature-controlled air comes out of the
floor outlets, the windscreen demister
outlets, the side demister outlets and the
side outlets.
Defrost (e)
Air intake selector (4)
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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the
windscreen demister outlets, the side
demister outlets and the side outlets.
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This selector is used to select the following
modes.
Fresh Air (f)
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light will go off and outside air is used.
Recirculated Air (g)
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light will come on, outside air is shut off and
inside air is recirculated. This mode is
suitable when driving through dusty or pol-
luted air such as in a tunnel, or when
attempting to quickly cool down the interior.
“FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR”
are switched alternately each time the air
intake selector is pushed.NOTE:
If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR” for an
extended period of time, the air in the vehi-
cle can become contaminated. Therefore,
you should occasionally select “FRESH AIR”.Air conditioning switch (5)
To turn on the air conditioning system, push
in the “A/C” switch and set the blower speed
selector to a position other than “OFF”. With
this “A/C” switch operation, a indicator light
will come on when the airconditioning system
is on. To turn off the air conditioning system,
push the “A/C” switch again.
During operation of the air conditioner, you
may notice slight changes in engine speed.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7-6Engine BonnetTo open the engine bonnet:
1) Pull the bonnet release handle located
on the outboard side of the driver’s side
of the instrument panel. This will disen-
gage the engine bonnet lock halfway.
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2) Push the under-bonnet release lever up
with your finger, as shown in the illustra-
tion. While pushing the lever, lift up the
engine bonnet.3) Continue to lift up the bonnet until it is
high enough to support with the prop
rod.
To close the engine bonnet:
1) Lift the bonnet up slightly and remove
the prop rod from the hole. Put the prop
rod back to the holding clip.
2) Lower the bonnet close to the bumper,
then let it drop down.
Make sure the bonnet is securely
latched after closing.
Make sure the bonnet is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
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Sun VisorThe sun visors can be pulled down to block
glare coming through the windshield, or they
can be unhooked and turned to the side to

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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CAUTION
When unhooking and hooking a sun
visor, be sure to handle it by the hard
plastic parts or the sun visor can be
damaged.
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Interior Light Switch
then fade out. If you insert the key into
the ignition switch during that time, the
light will start to fade out immediately.
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the light will turn on for about 15
seconds and then fade out.
3) The light remains off even when the
door is opened.
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EXAMPLE
NOTE:
The number of doors involved in the light-
ing operation of the interior light depends
on the vehicle specification. If there is a
switch (rubber projection) at the door
opening as shown, the door is involved in
the lighting operation. The tailgate is also
involved in this operation even without the
rubber projection.
block glare coming through the side window.
This light switch has three positions which
function as described below:
1) The light comes on and stays on
regardless of whether the door is open
or closed.
2) The light comes on when the door is
opened.
After closing all doors, the light will
remain on for about 15 seconds and
Accessory Socket
(if equipped)
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CAUTION
Use of inappropriate electrical acces-
sories can cause damage to your
vehicle’s electrical system. Make sure
that any electrical accessories you use
are designed to plug into this type of
socket. The accessory socket will work when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion. This socket can be used to provide 12
volt/120 watt power for electrical accessories.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7-8Assist Grips (if equipped)
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Assist grips are provided for passengers
convenience.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the assist grip and
the molded headlining, do not hang
down the assist grip.
Assist grip is not provided above
driver’s seat.Glove Box
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Never drive with the glove box lid
open. It could cause injury if an acci-
dent occurs.To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.
To close it, push the lid until it latches
securely.Instrument Panel Upper Tray
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EXAMPLETo use the instrument panel upper tray, lift
the front edge (1) and open the lid. To close
the lid, push the front edge (1). Do not put
heavy or sharp items in the upper tray.
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Never drive with the instrument panel
upper tray lid open. It could cause
injury if an accident occurs.
CAUTION
If you park your vehicle outdoors in
direct sunlight or in hot weather, the
instrument panel upper tray can get
very hot. So, when parking in such
conditions:
Do not leave eyeglasses in the
upper tray. The heat may distort
plastic lenses or frames.
Do not leave CDs, CD cases, and
other plastic items in the upper tray.
The heat may distort them.
Do not place flammable items, such
as a lighter, in the upper tray. The
heat may cause a fire.

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Cup HolderThe cup holder is provided in the center
console.
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EXAMPLE
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Do not use the cup holder to hold cups
containing hot liquids, or sharp-edged,
hard or breakable objects. Objects in
the cup holder may be thrown about
during a sudden stop or impact, and
could cause personal injury.
Front Seat Back Pocket
(if equipped)This pocket is provided for holding light and
soft things such as gloves, newspapers or
magazines.
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EXAMPLE
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Do not put hard or breakable objects
in the pocket. If an accident occurs,
objects such as bottles, cans, etc. can
injure the occupants in the rear seat.The tray is located under the front passen-
ger’s seat. Pull the handle forward to draw
out the tray. Be sure to push back in the
tray before driving.
Underseat Tray (if equipped)
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Luggage Area Cover
(if equipped)Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment are hidden from view by
a luggage area cover.
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EXAMPLE
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Do not carry items on top of the lug-
gage area cover, even if they are
small and light. Objects on top of the
cover could be thrown about in an
accident, causing injury, or could
obstruct the driver’s rear view.
Shopping Hook (if equipped)
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EXAMPLE
The shopping hooks are located on the both
sides of the luggage compartment.
You can hang the shopping bag or other
suitable objects on the hook. This hook is
not designed for large or heavy items.
Frame HooksFront
The towing hook (1) is provided on the front
of the vehicle for use in emergency situations.
To install the hook (1), follow the procedure
below.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the luggage area
cover:
Do not push down on it or lean on it.
Handle it carefully when installing or
removing.
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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
Vehicle LoadingYour vehicle was designed for specific weight
capacities. The weight capacities of your
vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR, front and rear). The
GVWR and GAWR (front and rear) are listed
in the “SPECIFICATIONS” section.
GVWR – Maximum permissible overall weight
of the fully loaded vehicle (including all the
occupants, accessories and cargo plus the
trailer nose weight if towing a trailer).
GAWR – (Front and Rear) Maximum per-
missible weight on an individual axle.
Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual
loads at the front and rear axles can only be
determined by weighing the vehicle. Compare
these weights to the GVWR and GAWR (front
and rear). If the gross vehicle weight or the
load on either axle exceeds these ratings, you
must remove enough weight to bring the load
down to the rated capacity.
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Always distribute cargo evenly. To
avoid personal injury or damage to your
vehicle, always secure cargo to prevent
it from shifting if the vehicle moves
suddenly. Place heavier objects on the
floor and as far forward in the cargo
area as possible. Never pile cargo
higher than the top of the seat backs.
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Never overload your vehicle. The gross
vehicle weight (sum of the weights of
the vehicle, all the occupants,
accessories, cargo plus trailer nose
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exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR). In addition, never
distribute a load so that the weight on
either the front or rear axle exceeds
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).Trailer TowingYour MARUTI SUZUKI was originally
designed to carry people and a normal
amount of cargo, not to tow a trailer. MARUTI
SUZUKI does not recommend you use your
vehicle to tow a trailer if there is not any local
regulation about towing capacity permitted (for
example, registered or statutory towing
capacity). Towing a trailer can adversely affect
handling, durability, and fuel economy.When you tow your vehicle, follow the
instructions below to avoid accidents
and damage to your vehicle. In addition,
be sure to observe government and
local requirements regarding vehicle
lighting and trailer hitches or tow bars.
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Towing Your VehicleYour vehicle may be towed behind another
Vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided
you use the proper towing method specified
for your vehicle. The towing method you
must use depends on the specifications of
your vehicle: whether it is a manual
transmission vehicle or an automatic
transmission vehicle.
Use the towing instruction table to select the
proper towing method for your vehicle, and
carefully follow the corresponding
instructions. Be sure to use proper towing
equipment designed for recreational towing
and make sure that towing speed does not
exceed 90 km/h.
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when you tow your vehicle.
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