belt SUZUKI AERIO 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

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How the System WorksIn a frontal collision, the crash sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and send a signal
to the controller. If the controller judges
that the deceleration represents a severe
frontal crash, the controller will trigger the
inflators. The controller also judges:
 Whether the air bags should deploy at
reduced power or at full power according
to crash severity, driver’s seat fore/aft
position and whether or not the driver’s
seat belt is fastened.
 Whether the front passenger’s front air
bag should deploy or not based on clas-
sification of the occupant of the front
passenger’s seat.
Since your vehicle is equipped with side air
bags, crash sensors will detect a side colli-
sion, and if the controller judges that the
side collision is severe enough, it will trig-
ger a side inflator.
The inflators inflate the appropriate air
bags with nitrogen or argon gas. The
inflated air bags provide a cushion for your
head (front air bags only) and upper body.
The air bag inflates and deflates so quickly
that you may not even realize that it has
activated. The air bag will neither hinder
your view nor make it harder to exit the
vehicle.
Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully
in order to reduce the chance of serious or
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable
consequence of the quick inflation is thatthe air bag may irritate bare skin, such as
the facial area against a front air bag. Also,
upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and
some powder and smoke will be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the car. Be aware,
however, that some air bag components
may be hot for a while after inflation.
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your
seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the
steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-
pants should not lean on or sleep against
the door. Please refer to the “Seat Adjust-
ment” section and the “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details on
proper seat and seat belt adjustments.
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WARNING
 The driver should not lean over the
steering wheel. The front passen-
ger should not rest his or her body
against the dashboard, or other-
wise get too close to the dash-
board. Front occupants should not
lean on or sleep against the door. In
these situations, the out-of-posi-
tion occupant would be too close to
an inflating air bag, and may suffer
severe injury.
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Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags):
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Note that even though your vehicle may be
moderately damaged in a collision, the col-
lision may not have been severe enough to
trigger the front or side air bags to inflate. If
your car sustains ANY front-end or side
damage, have the air bag system
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer
to ensure it is in proper working order.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic
module which records information about
the air bag system if the air bags deploy in
a crash. The module records informationabout overall system status, which sensors
activated the deployment, and whether the
front seat belts were in use.
Servicing the Air Bag SystemIf the air bags inflate, have the air bags and
related components replaced by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and
the driver’s floor is submerged, the air bag
controller could be damaged. If this hap-
pens, have the air bag system inspected
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon
as possible.
Special procedures are required for servic-
ing or replacing an air bag. For that reason,
only an authorized SUZUKI dealer should
be allowed to service or replace your air
bags. Please remind anyone who services
your vehicle that it has air bags.
Service on or around air bag components
or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Improper ser-
vice could result in unintended air bag
deployment or could render the air bags
inoperative. Either of these two conditions
may result in severe injury.
To prevent damage or unintended inflation
of the air bag system, be sure the battery
is disconnected and the ignition switch has
been in the “LOCK” position for at least 90
seconds before performing any electrical
service work on your vehicle. Do not touch
air bag system components or wires. Thewires are wrapped with yellow tape or yel-
low tubing, and the couplers are yellow for
easy identification.
Scrapping a car that has an undeployed air
bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
body repair shop or scrap yard for help
with disposal.
If it is necessary to modify the advanced
front air bag system to accommodate a
person with disabilities, owners in the con-
tinental United States can call American
Suzuki toll-free at 1-800-934-0934, or write
to:
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
Automotive Customer Relations
3251 East Imperial Highway
Brea, CA 92821-6795
If you purchased your SUZUKI in Canada
please contact the Suzuki Canada Cus-
tomer Relations Department by telephone
at 1-905-889-2677 extension 2254 or in
writing at:
Suzuki Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
100 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, On
L4B 1J6
WARNING
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 Do not attach any objects to, or
place any objects over, the steering
wheel or dashboard. Do not place
any objects between the air bag
and the driver or front passenger.
These objects may interfere with air
bag operation or may be propelled
by the air bag in the event of a
crash. Either of these conditions
may cause severe injury.
 Do not place seat covers on the
front seats, because seat covers
could restrict the side air bag’s
inflation. Also, do not place any
cup holders on the door, as the cup
holder could be propelled by the air
bag in the event of a crash. Either
of these conditions may cause
severe injury.
Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags):
3, 9, 12

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For details of the ABS, refer to “Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS)” in the “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.Oil Pressure Light
50G051
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started. The
light will come on and remain on if there is
insufficient oil pressure. 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 system should
be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer
before you drive the vehicle again.
Charging Light
50G052
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started. The
light will come on and remain on if there is
something wrong with the battery charging
system. If the light comes on when the
engine is running, the charging system
should be inspected immediately by your
SUZUKI dealer.
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
60G049
If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, this light will come on and then
blink. When the light comes on, a buzzer
will also sound intermittently for about 6
seconds. The reminder will repeat several
times under certain conditions until the
driver’s seat belt is buckled. After repeating
several times, the reminder will be can-
celed even if the driver’s seat belt remains
unbuckled.
For details about the seat belt reminder,
refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion.
CAUTION
 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. Be sure to periodically check
the engine oil level.
WARNING
It is absolutely essential that the
driver and passengers wear their seat
belts at all times. Persons who are
not wearing seat belts have a much
greater risk of injury if an accident
occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-
ling your seat belt before putting the
key in the ignition.
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

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“AIR BAG” Light
60G300
The “AIR BAG” light monitors inflators,
crash sensors, seat belt pretensioners, the
front passenger sensing system, and cor-
responding electrical circuit.
This light blinks for several seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position so you can check if the light is
working. The light will come on and stay on
if there is a problem in the air bag system
or the seat belt pretensioner system.
Malfunction Indicator Light
65D530
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction
indicator light is provided on the instrument
panel to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
The malfunction indicator light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position to let you know the light is
working and goes out when the engine is
started.
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or blinks when the engine is running, ser-
vice to the emission control system is nec-
essary. Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI
dealer to have the emission control system
serviced right away and avoid hard accel-
eration until the service is performed.NOTE:
If the fuel filler cap is not installed fully, the
electrical system gets wet (such as by driv-
ing through a deep puddle of water) or the
fuel tank gets nearly empty, the malfunc-
tion indicator light may come on. If so, the
light will go off after driving a few times
after the fuel filler cap is installed fully, the
electrical system dries out or the fuel tank
is filled.
Low Fuel Warning Light
54G343
If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank
immediately.
NOTE:
The activation point of this light varies
depending on road conditions (for exam-
ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions
because of fuel moving in the tank.
WARNING
If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink
when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or stays on or
comes on when driving, the air bag
system or the seat belt pretensioner
system may not work properly. Have
both systems inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
CAUTION
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.
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

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AshtrayTo remove the front panel ashtray for
cleaning, pull the ashtray out of its holder.
54G157
To remove the rear ashtray, push down on
the tongue and pull the ashtray out of its
holder.
Information Display
54G525
(1) Clock
(2) Thermometer
(3) “PASS AIRBAG OFF” indicator
(4) Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the cigarette
lighter socket, do not use it as an
accessory power source. Some
accessories’ power plug can damage
the inner mechanism of the cigarette
lighter socket.
WARNING
Make sure tobacco is fully extin-
guished before closing the ashtrays.
Never throw waste in the ashtrays: it
could create a fire hazard.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray: 3, 8
Information Display:

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Clock and Thermometer
54G649
The time and outside temperature is
shown when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
The background brightness is fixed to the
normal level of brightness whenever the
lighting switch is OFF. When the lighting
switch is turned to the second or third posi-
tion, the background brightness of the time
and outside temperature indication will be
reduced. To return the normal background
brightness, push the “ILLUMI” knob (a).
Each time you push the “ILLUMI” knob (a)
with the lighting switch in the second or
third position, the background brightness
will switch between normal and reduced
brightness.
When the lighting switch is turned to the
second or third position again after being
off, the background brightness level will bethe same level that was set the last time
that the lighting switch was in the second
or third position.
Clock (1)
To set the clock, push the “ILLUMI” knob
(a) and continue holding. Follow the
instructions below while holding the
“ILLUMI” knob (a).
 To set the hour display, push the “H”
knob (b) repeatedly to advance the hour
display. To advance the hour display
quickly, hold in the “H” knob (b) for about
1 second and continue holding.
 To set the minute display, push the “M”
knob (c) repeatedly to advance the
minute display. To advance the minute
display quickly, hold in the “M” knob (c)
for about 1 second and continue holding.
Thermometer (2)
The thermometer shows the outside tem-
perature. The indication is switched
between °F and °C each time you push the
“°F/°C” knob (d).
If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the mark (e) will come on.
NOTE:
The thermometer will not indicate the
actual outside temperature when driving at
low speed, or when stopped.
Front Passenger’s Seat Belt
Reminder Light
54G515
The front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light is located in the information display. If
there is a passenger in the front seat and
the front passenger’s seat belt is unbuck-
led about 10 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, this
light will come on and then blink. When the
light comes on, a buzzer will also sound
intermittently for about 6 seconds. The
reminder will repeat several times under
certain conditions until the front passen-
ger’s seat belt is buckled. After repeating
several times, the reminder will be can-
celed even if the front passenger’s seat
belt remains unbuckled.
For details about the seat belt reminder,
refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
(a)
(b)
(1)
(2)
(c)
(d) (e)
Information Display:

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Systems” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion.
“PASS AIRBAG OFF” Indicator
54G527
The “PASS AIRBAG OFF” indicator is
located on the information display. When
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, this indicator comes on for several
seconds to let you know the indicator is
working.
This indicator will come on and remain on
when the front passenger sensing system
has turned off the front passenger’s air
bag.
For details about the front passenger sens-
ing system, refer to “Supplemental
Restraint System (advanced air bags)” in
the “BEFORE DRIVIING” section.
Glove Box
54G528
To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.
To close it, push the lid until it latches
securely.
WARNING
It is absolutely essential that the
driver and passengers wear their seat
belts at all times. Persons who are
not wearing seat belts have a much
greater risk of injury if an accident
occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-
ling your seat belt before putting the
key in the ignition.
WARNING
Never drive with the glove box lid
open. It could cause injury if an acci-
dent occurs.
Information Display:
Glove Box: 3

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Folding Rear SeatsTo fold the rear seatback(s) forward:
54G372
1) Unlatch the detachable connector
before folding the rear right seatback.
To unlatch, insert the ignition key into
the slot of the connector and allow the
belt to retract.
54G373
2) Once the belt has completely retracted,
secure the latch plate as shown in the
illustration.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Do
not smoke when refueling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.
WARNING
If you need to replace the fuel cap,
use a genuine SUZUKI cap or its
equivalent. Use of an improper cap
can result in a malfunction of the fuel
system or emission control system. It
may also result in fuel leakage in the
event of an accident.
CAUTION
When you fold a rear right seatback,
be sure to unlatch the detachable
connector. This helps prevent dam-
age to the belt webbing.
Fuel Filler Cap: 5
Folding Rear Seats: 3

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54G374
3) Lower the center head restraint fully
before folding the rear right seatback.
Refer to “Head Restraints” for details.
54G288
4) Hook the webbing of both outboard lap-
shoulder belt(s) in the belt hanger.
54G381
5) Pull up the knob on the top of each split
seat and fold the seatback forward.
To raise the rear seatback(s):
1) Lift the seatback up and push back until
it locks into place.
54G375
2) Pull the belt out from the holder and
insert the connector latch plate into the
connector so as to align the triangle
marks until you hear a “click”.
CAUTION
When you move a seatback, make
sure the belt webbing is hooked in
the belt hangers so the seat belts are
not caught by the seatback, seat
hinge, or seat latch. This helps pre-
vent damage to the belt system.
WARNING
When returning a rear seatback to the
normal position, make sure the seat-
back is securely latched.
WARNING
Make sure the detachable connector
is securely latched and the webbing
is not twisted.
WARNING
If you park your vehicle outdoors in
direct sunlight or in hot weather, an
exposed latch plate can get hot
enough to burn you. Be careful not to
touch a hot latch plate.
Folding Rear Seats: 3

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Exhaust Gas Warning
52D334
Daily Inspection ChecklistBefore Driving1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights
and reflectors are clean and unob-
structed.
2) Visually check the tires for the following
points:
– the depth of the tread groove
– abnormal wear, cracks and damage
– loose wheel nuts
– existence of foreign material such as
nails, stones, etc.
Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for details.
3) Look for fluid, oil leaks.
NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.
4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and
latched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,
brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
6) Lock all doors.
7) Adjust the seat and adjustable head
restraints (if equipped).
8) Check the brake pedal.
9) Adjust the mirrors.
10)Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
11)Make sure that all warning lights come
on as the key is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.
WARNING
Avoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is
colorless and odorless. Since carbon
monoxide is difficult to detect by
itself, be sure to take the following
precautions to help prevent carbon
monoxide from entering your vehicle.
 Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas.
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WARNING
(Continued)
 Do not park with the engine run-
ning for a long period of time, even
in an open area. If it is necessary to
sit for a short time in a parked vehi-
cle with the engine running, make
sure the air intake selector is set to
“FRESH AIR” and the blower is at
high speed.
 Avoid operating the vehicle with
the trunk open. If it is necessary to
operate the vehicle with the trunk
open, make sure the sunroof (if
equipped) and all windows are
closed, and the blower is at high
speed with the air intake selector
set to “FRESH AIR”.
 To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the air inlet grille in front of the
windshield clear of snow, leaves or
other obstructions at all times.
 Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear
of snow and other material to help
reduce the buildup of exhaust
gases under the vehicle. This is
particularly important when parked
in blizzard conditions.
 Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leaks.
Any damage or leaks should be
repaired immediately.
Exhaust Gas Warning: NO
Daily Inspection Checklist: NO