SUZUKI ALTO 2013 7.G Owner's Manual

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Ignition Key Reminder
(if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in the
ignition switch when the driver’s door is
opened.
Door Locks
60B008
To lock a driver’s door from outside the
vehicle:
Insert the key and turn the top of the key
toward the rear of the vehicle, or
Push the lock knob downward, then pull
and hold the door handle as you close
the door.
To unlock a driver’s door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the front of the vehicle.
To lock a front passenger’s door from out-
side the vehicle, push the lock knob down,
then pull and hold the door handle as you
close the door.
Side Door Locks (if equipped)
60B008
To lock a driver’s door from outside the
vehicle:
Insert the key and turn the top of the key
toward the rear of the vehicle, or
Push the lock knob downward, then pull
and hold the door handle as you close
the door.
To unlock a driver’s door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the front of the vehicle.
UNLOCK
LOCK
Front
RearLOCK
UNLOCK
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To lock a rear door from outside the vehi-
cle, push the lock knob down and close the
door. You do not need to pull and hold the
door handle as you close the door.
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To lock a door from inside the vehicle, push
the lock knob down. Pull the lock knob up
to unlock the door.
Central Door Locking System
(if equipped)
Driver’s door
60B008
You can lock and unlock all doors simulta-
neously by using the key in the driver’s
door lock.
To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the
key in the driver’s door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the rear of the vehicle.
To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert
the key in a driver’s door lock and turn the
top of the key toward the front of the vehicle.
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You can also lock or unlock doors by push-
ing down or pulling up the driver’s door
lock knob (1).
UNLOCK
LOCK
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UNLOCK
Rear
Front
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Child-Proof Locks (rear door)
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(1) LOCK (2) UNLOCK
Each of the rear doors is equipped with a child-proof lock which can be used to helpprevent unwanted opening of the door from inside the vehicle. When the lock lever is in the “LOCK” position (1), the rear door canonly be opened from outside. When the lock lever is in the “UNLOCK” position (2), the rear door can be opened from inside oroutside.
Ta i l g a t e
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To open the tailgate, insert the key andturn it clockwise to unlatch and lift the tail- gate.
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You can also unlatch the tailgate by pullingthe release lever (if equipped) located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat.
WA R N I N G
Be sure to place the child-proof lock in the “LOCK” position whenever children are seated in the rear.
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NOTICE
Do not use the key to lift up the tail- gate, or the key may break off in the lock.
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WA R N I N G
Always make sure that the tailgate is closed and latched securely. Com- pletely closing the tailgate helps pre- vent occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident. Completely closing it alsohelps keep exhaust gases from enter- ing the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry System (if
equipped)
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Keyless EntryYou can lock / unlock all doors simultane-
ously by operating the transmitter near the
vehicle.
To lock all doors, press “LOCK” button
once. All indicator lights will flash once
when doors are locked.
To unlock all doors, press “UNLOCK”
button once. All indicator lights will flash
twice when doors are unlocked.
NOTE:
• The operating distance of the keyless
entry system transmitter is about 20
meters, but this may vary depending on
the condition of transmitter’s battery and
surroundings especially near other
transmitting devices such as radio tow-
ers.
• The door locks cannot be operated with
the transmitter if the ignition key is
inserted in the key cylinder or if any door
is open.
• Be sure to close the doors and windows
before locking.• If you lose any of the transmitters (keys),
contact your MARUTI SUZUKI autho-
rised dealer as soon as possible for
erasing the transmitter ID from vehicle
controller memory. In case you need a
new transmitter, place an order with your
dealer.
• Key cylinder mentioned in this section is
the key hole mounted on steering col-
umn, where key is inserted to start the
vehicle.
GENERAL FEATURES
Illuminated Entry
When vehicle is unlocked, the room lamp
will turn ON to facilitate illuminated entry
into the vehicle. The room lamp will turn
OFF when the door is closed.
Illuminated Exit
When door is opened to exit the vehicle,
the room lamp will turn ON and will turn
OFF when the door is closed.
Auto Relock
In case of accidental Unlock/Disarm of
vehicle by Key, vehicle will automatically
Lock within 30 sec. without any indication.
Auto relock cycle gets canceled if user
does any of the following operation within
30 sec:
1. Open any door.
2. Insert key in cylinder.
3. Any door is locked/unlocked by door
knob.
Radio Frequency Lock Out
Key Lock/Unlock/Panic will cease to func-
tion when Key is inside Key cylinder.
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NOTICE
The transmitter is a sensitive elec-
tronic instrument. To avoid damaging
the transmitter:
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture, dust or high temperature such
as leaving it on the dashboard
under direct sunlight.
• Do not tamper with internal parts.
• Keep the transmitter away from
magnetic objects such as a televi-
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Car Locator
Car Locator feature can be used to locate
the vehicle in congested parking area.
a) Press and hold the Key LOCK &
UNLOCK button simultaneously for 3
seconds or more.
b) Car Locator will be activated and indi-
cator lights will flash for 27 seconds.
c) Press and release the Key LOCK &
UNLOCK button simultaneously to can-
cel the Car Locator.PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
System has some features which can be
programmed by user according to their
choice.
Auto Lock Mode
Drive lock mode can be set to Auto Lock
mode or can be turned OFF. If drive lock
mode is set to auto lock, all the vehicle
doors will lock when vehicle attains the
speed of 15 Km/hr. If drive is set to OFF, no
door will lock by speed.
NOTE:
Auto Lock Mode will get cancelled if any
door is open while driving.Auto Unlock Mode
Drive unlock can be set to Auto Unlock
mode or can be turned OFF. When set to
Auto Unlock mode, turning Ignition ON to
OFF and then removing the key from the
key cylinder will unlock all the doors. If
Drive Unlock mode is set to OFF then no
door will unlock by removing key from key
cylinder.
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Programming Auto Lock/Unlock Mode
a) When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position and the vehicle is stationary,
push the odometer/trip meter/meter illu-
mination selector knob, to switch the
information display indication to the
odometer reading.
b) Push and hold the odometer/trip meter/
meter illumination selector knob until
the display shows “A-LOC”.
c) Push the odometer/trip meter/meter
illumination selector knob to select a
function that you want to set up accord-
ing to the below mentioned table.
d) To program a Auto Lock/Auto Unlock
mode function first select the desired
function and the press and hold the
odometer/trip meter/meter illumination
selector knob.
– One flash of the indicator light will con-
firms that Auto Lock/Auto Unlock
mode is activated.
– Two flash of the indicator light confirm
that Auto Lock /Auto Unlock mode is
deactivated.
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Transmitter battery
Replacement of the Battery
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If the transmitter battery gets discharged, replace the battery with a new one. To replace the battery of the transmitter: 1) Remove the screw (1), and open thetransmitter cover. 2) Remove the tr ansmitter (2). 3) Put the edge of a flat blade screw driverin the slot of the transmitter (2) and pry it open. 4) Replace the battery (3) (Lithium disctype CR1620) so that its +ve terminal faces the bottom cover of the transmit- ter (5).
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5) Close the transmitter and install it into the transmitter holder. 6) Close the transmitte r cover, install and tighten the screw (1). 7) Make sure the door locks can be oper- ated with the transmitter.
NOTE: Normal battery life is approximately 2years, but varies depending on usage. It is advisable to get battery replaced from MARUTI SUZUKI Authorized workshop.
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CAUTION
Do not remove the screw from thekey unnecessarily as it damages thescrew head. Kindly replace the screw once the transmitter battery is changed.
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CAUTION
Dispose off the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regu- lations. Do not di spose off lithium batteries with ordinary household trash.
WA R N I N G
Swallowing a lithium battery may cause serious internal injury. Do not allow anyone to swallow a lithium battery. Keep lithium batteries away from chil-dren and pets. If sw allowed, contact a physician immediately.

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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES
Transmitter function (Unlock/Lock/Car
Locator) not working 1) Battery of the transmitter is weak.
2) Transmitter is exposed to water or it is
wet.
3) D/L or Dome fuse for controller is blown
in the vehicle.
4) In case if any door is open or door sen-
sor is shorted with the body ground,
remote will not activate the central lock-
ing.1) Check the battery.
2) Dry the transmitter and check it.
3) Check and replace the D/L or Dome
fuse.
4) Check if all doors are properly closed
and door switch functioning is O.K.
Operation distance of the transmitter is
less than 20m but still transmitter (Unlock/
Lock/Car Locator) is not working 1) Battery of the transmitter is weak.
2) Strong RF interference. (e.g. Radio
Towers, High Voltage Transmission line
near by)1) Check the battery.
2) Drive the vehicle away from the particu-
lar spot and re-test the control distance.
It is difficult to activate or deactivate the
system in certain area using the
transmitter. 1) The strong interference caused by
excessive RF activity in a particular
area1) The interference is temporary and only
while the vehicle is in that area.

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Windows
Manual Window Control
(if equipped)
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Raise or lower the door windows by turning
the handle located on the door panel.
Electric Window Controls
(if equipped)
The electric windows can only be operated
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
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The center console has a switch (1) to
operate the driver’s window, and a switch
(2) to operate the front passenger’s win-
dow.
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To open a window, push the top part of the
switch and to close the window, lift up the
top part of the switch.
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NOTE:
If you drive with one of the rear windows
open, you may hear a loud sound caused
by air vibration. To reduce the sound, open
the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or
narrow the rear window opening.
Mirrors
Inside Rearview Mirror
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You can adjust the inside rearview mirror
by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi-
cle in the mirror.
Outside Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you
can just see the side of your vehicle in the
mirrors.Ty p e 1
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Ty p e 2
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You can adjust the outside rearview mir-
rors by hand with the knob (1) located on
the driver’s or front passenger’s door panel
(if equipped).
WA R N I N G
• To avoid injuring an occupant by
window entrapment, be sure no
part of the occupant’s body such as
hands or head is in the path of the
electric windows when closing
them.
• Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle even if
only for a short time. Also do not
leave children alone in a parked
vehicle. Unattended children could
use the electric window switches
and get trapped by the window.
WA R N I N G
Be careful when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle or other object
seen in the side convex mirror. Be
aware that objects look smaller and
appear farther away than when seen
in a flat mirror.
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