For light SUZUKI ALTO 2013 7.G Owner's Guide

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DRIVING TIPS
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Night time driving
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1) Drive at lower speeds during the night
than in the daytime, as the visual range
is restricted at night.
2) Avoid overtaking other vehicles at night.
Darkness bothers your sense of speed
and hinders your judgment of vehicle-
to-vehicle distance.
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3) Don’t use headlights on high beam
unless its use is inevitable. It may cause
visual impairment to the driver of the
oncoming vehicle or the vehicle ahead
of you, which may cause an accident.
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4) Always keep the window glasses clean.
Don’t operate the windshield wiper
when the windshield glass is dry else
the wiper blade and glass may get dam-
aged.
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
other drivers. For that, observe the follow-
ing.
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 accelerate suddenly, steer sharply
or stop suddenly.
Keep ample gaps between driving
schedules.
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, length-
ens its life, gives better fuel efficiency and
ensures a comfortable driving experience.
Follow the do’s and dont’s listed, and
driving will never be the same again.

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Fresh Air (f)
When this mode is selected by moving the
lever to right, outside air is used.
Recirculated Air (g)
When this mode is selected by moving the
lever to left, outside air is shut out and
inside air is recirculated. This mode is suit-
able when driving through dusty or polluted
air such as in a tunnel, or when attempting
to quickly cool down the interior.
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) (if equipped)
To turn on the air conditioning system, set
the blower speed selector to a position
other than “OFF” and push in the “A/C”
switch. With this “A/C” switch operation, a
indicator light will come on when the air
conditioning system is on. To turn off the
air conditioning system, push “A/C” switch
again.
During operation of the air conditioner, you
may notice slight changes in engine
speed. These changes are normal, the
system is designed so that the compressor
turns on or off to maintain the desired tem-
perature.Less operation of the compressor results
in better fuel economy.
System Operating Instructions
Natural ventilation
Select VENTILATION and FRESH AIR, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position, and the blower speed
selector to off. Fresh air will flow through
the vehicle during driving.
Forced ventilation
The control settings are the same as for
natural ventilation except you set the
blower speed selector to a position other
than off.
Normal heating (using outside air)
Select HEAT and FRESH AIR, the tem-
perature selector to the desired tempera-
ture position and the blower speed selector
to the desired blower speed position. Set-
ting the blower speed selector to a higher
blower speed position increases heating
efficiency.
Quick heating (using recirculated air)
The control settings are the same as for
normal heating except you select RECIR-
CULATED AIR. If you use this heating
method for an extended period of time, the
air in the vehicle can become contami-
nated and the windows can become misty.
Therefore, use this method only for quick
heating and change to the normal heating
method as soon as possible.Head cooled/Feet warmed heating
Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position, and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion. Unless the temperature selector is in
the fully cold position or fully hot position,
the air that comes out of the center and
side outlets will be cooler than the air that
comes out of the floor outlets.
Normal cooling
Set the air flow selector to VENTILATION,
the temperature selector to the desired
temperature position and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion, and turn on the “A/C” switch. Setting
the blower speed selector to a higher
blower speed position increases cooling
efficiency.
You can switch the air intake selector to
either FRESH AIR or RECIRCULATED
AIR as you desire. Choosing RECIRCU-
LATED AIR increases cooling efficiency.
Quick cooling (using recirculated air)
The control settings are the same as for
normal cooling except you select RECIR-
CULATED AIR and the highest blower
speed.
NOTE:
• To turn on the air conditioning system,
push in the “A/C” switch and set the
blower speed selector to a position other
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tion, an indicator light will come on when
the air conditioning 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. These changes are normal, the
system is designed so that the compres-
sor turns on or off to maintain the
desired temperature. Less operation of
the compressor results in better fuel
economy.
NOTE:
• If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an
extended period of time, the air in the
vehicle can become contaminated.
Therefore, you should occasionally
select FRESH AIR.
• If your vehicle has been left in the sun
with the windows closed, it will cool
faster if you open the windows briefly
while you operate the air conditioner with
the air intake selector at FRESH AIR and
the blower at high speed.
Dehumidifying
Set the air flow selector to a desired air
flow selector position, the temperature
selector to the desired temperature posi-
tion and the blower speed selector to the
desired blower speed position. Also select
FRESH AIR and turn on the “A/C” switch.NOTE:
Because the air conditioner dehumidifies
the air, turning it on will help keep the win-
dows clear, even when blowing heated air
using the DEFROST or HEAT &
DEFROST functions.
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NOTE:
If you need maximum defrosting:
• set the air flow selector to DEFROST,
• set the blower speed selector to high,
• adjust the temperature selector to the
hot end, and
• adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.
Maintenance
If you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti-
mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.
NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly called
“R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12 around
1993 for automotive applications. Other
refrigerants are available, including recy-
cled R-12, but only R-134a should be used
in your vehicle.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig-
erants.

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Engine Hood
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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.
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2) Push the under-hood release lever
sideways with your finger, as shown in
the illustration. While pushing the lever,
lift up the engine hood.
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3) Continue to lift up the hood until it is
high enough to support with the prop
rod.
To close the engine hood:
1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back to the holding clip.
2) Lower the hood close to the bumper,
then let it drop down. Make sure the
hood is securely latched after closing.
WA R N I N G
Fuel is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refueling, and make
sure 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 Maruti genuine 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.
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WA R N I N G
Make sure the hood 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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the operation of the pedals, MARUTI GEN-
UINE floor mats are recommended.
Whenever you put the driver’s side floor
mat back in the vehicle after it has been
removed, be sure to hook (if equipped) the
floor mat grommet(s) to the fastener(s) and
position the floor mat properly in the foot-
well.
When you replace the floor mats in your
vehicle with a different type such as all-
weather floor mats, we highly recommend
using MARUTI GENUINE floor mats for
proper fitting.Shopping hook (if equipped)
You can hang the shopping bag or other
suitable objects on the hook located on the
dashboard. This hook is not designed for
large or heavy items.
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Luggage Compartment Cover
(if equipped)
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Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment is hidden from view by
a luggage compartment cover.
WA R N I N G
Failure to take the following precau-
tions may result in the driver’s side
floor mat interfering with the pedals
and causing a loss of vehicle control
or an accident.
• Make sure that the floor mat grom-
met(s) is(are) hooked to the fas-
tener(s).
• Never place additional floor mats
on top of the existing floor mats.
CAUTION
To avoid breaking the hook, do not
hang items heavier than 2 kg (4.4
ibs).
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Do not carry items on top of the lug-
gage compartment 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.
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case and lift the disc out, holding it care-
fully by the edges.
Always handle the compact disc by the
edges.
Never touch the surface.
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To remove fingermarks and dust, use a
soft cloth, and wipe in a straight line from
the center of the compact disc to the cir-
cumference.
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New discs may have some roughness
around the edges. The unit may not work
or the sound may skip if such discs are
used. Use a ball-point pen etc. to remove
the roughness from the edges of the disc.
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Never stick labels on the surface of the
compact disc or write on the surface with a
pencil or pen.
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Do not use any solvents such as commer-
cially available cleaners, anti-static spray,
or thinner to clean compact discs.
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Do not use compact discs that have large
scratches, are misshaped, or cracked, etc. Use of such discs will cause damage or
prevent the system from operating prop-
erly.
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Do not expose compact discs to direct sun-
light or any heat source.
NOTE:
• Do not use commercially available CD
protection sheets or discs equipped with
stabilizers, etc.
These may get caught in the internal
mechanism and damage the disc.
• It may be impossible to play CD-R discs
with this unit due to the recording condi-
tions.
• CD-RW discs cannot be played with this
unit.
WA R N I N G
This is a class I laser product. Use of
controls or adjustments or perfor-
mance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazard-
ous radiation exposure.
Do not open covers and do not
attempt to repair this unit by yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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Selecting the reception BAND
Press the BAND button (1). Each time the
button is pressed, the reception band will
change as follows:
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Seek tuning
Hold down the seek Up button (2) or the
seek Down button (3) for 1 second or lon-
ger.
The unit stops searching for a station at a
frequency where a broadcast station is
available.
Manual tuning
Press seek Up button (2) or the seek Down
button (3).
The frequency being received is displayed.
Which receiving FM stereo broadcasting.
ST lights up.
Preset memory
1) Select the desired station.
2) Hold down a desired button ([1] to [6])
of the Preset buttons (4) to which you
want to store the station for 2 seconds
or longer.
Auto store
Hold down the AST button (5) for 1 second
or longer. Six stations in good reception
will automatically be stored to the Preset
buttons (4) in order, starting from a station
whose frequency is the lowest.
NOTE:
• Auto store can be released by pressing
AS button (5) while auto store is under
way.
• When the auto store is performed, the
station previously stored in the memory
at the position is over written.
• When there are fewer than 6 stations
that can be stored even if 2 rounds of
auto store operation is performed, no
station will be stored at the remaining
Preset buttons (4).
• 6 stations can be preset for FM1, FM2
and FM3 in common, and 6 stations for
AM in auto store mode.
Radio Reception
Radio reception can be affected by envi-
ronment, atmospheric conditions, or radio
signal’s power and distance from the sta-
tion. Nearby mountains and buildings may
interfere or deflect radio reception, causing
poor reception. Poor reception or radio
static can also be caused by electric cur-
rent from overhead wires or high voltage
power lines.

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Listening to a CD
When a CD is inserted, playback will auto-
matically start.
When a CD is already inside the unit,
press the Media Source Mode button (3) to
select CD mode and to start playback.
Selecting a track
Press the Up button (4) to listen to the next
track.
Press the Down button (5) twice to listen to
the previous track. When the Down button
(5) is pressed once, the track currently
being played will start from the beginning
again.
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
Hold down the Up button (4) to fast for-
ward the track.
Hold down the Down button (5) to fast
rewind the track.
Track scan play
Press the SCAN button (9). The first 10
seconds of each track in the disc is played
in sequence.
NOTE:
To cancel the scan play, press the SCAN
button (9) again or switch to another mode
or turn the power off, or eject the disc.
Random playback
Track Random
Press the RDM button (7). Each time the
button is pressed, the mode will change as
follows:
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The random indicator “RDM” will light.
The tracks in the loaded disc will be played
in random order.
NOTE:
• To cancel random playback, press the
RDM button (7) again or eject the disc.
Repeat playback
Track Repeat
Press the RPT button (8).
Each time the button is pressed, the mode
will change as follows:
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The repeat indicator “RPT” will light.
The track currently being played will be
played repeatedly.
NOTE:
• To cancel repeat playback, press the
RPT button (8) again or eject the disc.
Display change
Press the DISP button (8).
Each time the button is pressed, display
will change as follows:
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Press the DISP (6) for 1 second or
longer.
Each time this button is pressed, the dis-
play switches as follows.
First 8 character next 8 characters.
A total of 16 characters can be dis-
played.
it the number of character is 8 or less,
display doesn’t switch.
If the disc/track name is not recorded on
the disc, “NO TITLE” will be displayed.

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Selecting a folder
Press the Folder Up button (6) to select
next folder.
Press the Folder Down button (5) select
previous folder.
Selecting a track
Press the Up button (8) to listen to the
next track.
Press the Down button (7) twice to listen
to the previous track. When the Down
button (7) is pressed once, the track cur-
rently being played will start from the
beginning again.
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
Hold down the Up button (2) to fast for-
ward the track.
Hold down the Down button (3) to fast
rewind the track.
If you keep pressing the UP (8)/DOWN
button(7) until the beginning or ending of
the disc, the unit release the fast-for-
ward/rewind operation and plays the first
track.
Scan play
File scan
Press the SCAN button (1). The first 10
seconds of each file is sequence.
Folder scan
press the SCAN button (1) for 1 second or
longer. The first 10 seconds of the first file
in each folder stored in the disc is played in
sequence.
NOTE:
To cancel the scan play, press the SCAN
button (1) again or switch to another mode
or turn the power off, or eject the disc.
Random playback
Track random
Press the RDM button (5).
the random indicator “RDM” will light. The
tracks in the loaded disc will be played in
random order.
Folder random
Press the RDM button (3) for 1 second or
longer.
The random indicator “RDM and FOLD.”
will light. The tracks in the current folder
will be played in random order.
NOTE:
To cancel random playback, press the
RDM button (3) again or eject the disc.
Repeat playback
Track repeat
Press the RPT button (4).
The repeat indicator “RPT” will light. The
track currently being played will be played
repeatedly.
Folder repeat
press the RPT button (2) for 1 second or
longer.
The repeat indicator “RPT and FOLD.” will
light. All tracks in the currently selected
folder will be played repeatedly.
NOTE:
To cancel the repeat playback, press the
RPT button (2) again or eject the disc.
Display change
Press the DISP button (6).
Each time the button is pressed, display
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Selecting a USB device mode
Press the Media Source Mode button to
select USB mode (1).
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Selecting a folder
Press the Folder Up button (7) to select
next folder. Press the Folder Down button
(6) select previous folder.
Selecting a track
Press the Up button (9) to listen to the
next track.
Press the Down button (8) twice to listen
to the previous track. When the Down
button (8) is pressed once, the track cur-
rently being played will start from the
beginning again.Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
Hold down the Up button (9) to fast for-
ward the track.
Hold down the Down button (8) to fast
rewind the track.
If you keep pressing the UP (9)/DOWN
button(8) until the beginning or ending of
the disc, the unit release the fast-for-
ward/rewind operation and plays the first
track.
Scan play
File Scan
Press the SCAN button (2). The first 10
seconds of each file is play in sequence.
Folder Scan
press the SCAN button (2) for 1 second or
longer. The first 10 seconds of the first file
in each folder stored in the USB is played
in sequence.
NOTE:
To cancel the scan play, press the SCAN
button (2) again or eject the USB.
Random playback
Track random
Press the RDM button (4). the random indi-
cator “RDM” will light. The tracks in the
loaded USB device will be played in ran-
dom order.
Folder random
Press the RDM button (4) for 1 second or
longer. The random indicator “RDM and
FOLD.” will light. The tracks in the current
folder will be played in random order.
NOTE:
To cancel random playback, press the
RDM button (4) again or eject the USB.NOTICE
Do not connect any USB device other
than a USB memory or a USB audio
player. Do not connect multiple USB
devices to the USB connector using a
USB hub, etc. Supplying power to
multiple USB devices from the con-
nector could cause overheating and
smoking.