Radio SUZUKI ALTO 2013 7.G Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT
WARNING/ CAUTION/NOTICE/
NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its
instructions carefully. To emphasize spe-
cial information, the symbol and the words
WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and
NOTE have special meanings. Pay particu-
lar attention to messages highlighted by
these signal words:
NOTE:
Indicates special information to make
maintenance easier or instructions clearer.
75F135
The circle with a slash in this manual
means “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this hap-
pen”.
MODIFICATION
WARNING
WA R N I N G
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in vehicle damage.
WA R N I N G
Do not modify your vehicle. Modifica-
tion could adversely affect safety,
handling, performance, or durability
and may violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under warranty.
NOTICE
Improper installation of mobile com-
munication equipment such as cellu-
lar telephones, CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios or any other wireless transmit-
ters may cause electronic interfer-
ence with your vehicle’s ignition
system, resulting in vehicle perfor-
mance problems. Consult your
authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop
or qualified service technician for
advice.
NOTICE
Severe damage may be caused by
the use of either poor quality fuel
and/or lubricants not recommended
by MARUTI SUZUKI.

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Keyless Entry System (if
equipped)
53M-04-010
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.
EXAMPLE
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-
sion.

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BEFORE DRIVING
53MH0-74E TROUBLESHOOTING

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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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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It locks the ignition, and prevents normal
use of the steering wheel after the key is
removed.
To release the steering lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to one of the other
positions. If you have trouble turning the
key to unlock the steering, try turning the
steering wheel slightly to the right or left
while turning the key.
ACC
Accessories such as the radio can oper-
ate, but the engine is off.
ON
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
START
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
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.
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WA R N I N G
• Never remove the ignition key
while the vehicle is moving. The
steering wheel will lock and you
will not be able to steer the vehicle.
• 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
cause accidental movement of the
vehicle or could tamper with power
windows. They also could suffer
from heat stroke in warm or hot
weather. These could result in
severe injury or even death.
EXAMPLENOTICE
• Do not use the starter motor for
more than 15 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start, wait 15
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and igni-
tion systems or consult your MAR-
UTI SUZUKI dealer.
• Do not leave the ignition switch in
the “ON” position if the engine is
not running as the battery will dis-
charge.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Audio System (if equipped)
ALTO 800
Refer supplementary manual for audio
system (if equipped), provided along with
the vehicle.
ALTO K10
53M-07-047
Notes on Discs
Precautions
When the inside of the vehicle is very
cold and the player is used soon after
switching on the heater, condensation
may form on the disc or the optical parts
of the player and proper playback may
not be possible. If condensation forms
on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If
condensation forms on the optical parts
of the player, do not use the player forabout one hour. This will allow the con-
densation to disappear normally.
Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibrations may cause
sound to skip.
This unit uses a precision mechanism.
Even in the event that trouble arises,
never open the case, disassemble the
unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.
Please bring the unit to an authorized
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Cautions on Handling
53M-07-048
This unit has been designed specifically for
playback of compact discs bearing mark
(A) shown above.
53M-07-049
To remove the compact disc from its stor-
age case, press down on the center of the
EXAMPLE
If you pay extended attention to oper-
ating the audio system or viewing the
audio system display while driving,
an accident can occur. If you set the
sound volume too loud, it could pre-
vent you from being aware of road
and traffic conditions.
• Keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive. Avoid pay-
ing extended attention to operating
the audio system or viewing the
audio system display.
• Familiarize yourself with the audio
system controls and operation of
the audio system before driving.
• Preset your favorite radio stations
before driving so that you can
quickly tune to them using the pre-
sets.
• Set the sound volume to a level
that will allow you to continue to be
aware of road and traffic conditions
while driving.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Turning power on/off
Press the VOL PUSH POWER knob (1).
The unit starts in the function mode it was
in when the power was turned off last.
Adjusting the volume
Turning it clockwise increases the volume;
turning it counterclockwise decreases the
volume.
Mute
Press the MUTE button (3) to mute the
sound. To cancel the mute, press the
MUTE button (3) again.
Adjusting bass/treble/balance /
fader
1) Press the SOUND button (2).
Each time the knob is pressed, sound
adjustment will change as follows:
2) Turn the VOL PUSH POWER knob (1)
to adjust the sound.
Beep tone
Each time SOUND button (2) is pressed
(more than 1 second) beep tone mode
switches as follows.
Preset-EQ
Preset-EQ calls up various sound types in
accordance with the listening music type.
1) Press the SOUND button (2) several
times until “FLAT” appears.
2) Turn the VOL PUSH POWER knob (2).
Each time the knob is turned, preset
EQ mode will change as follows:
NOTE:
Once the set is switched off and switched
on, the setting on EQ will be remained the
previous setting.
53M-07-058
You can also turn the power on by pressing the
desired source button
RADIO mode :
Last accessed media mode :Press the BAND
button (4)
Press the MODE
button (5)
Preset-EQ (FLAT)
Bass adjustment (BAS 0)
Treble adjustment (TRE 0)
Balance adjustment (BAL 0)
Fader adjustment (FAD 0)

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Listening to Radio
53M-07-059
Display
53M-07-060
(1) BAND button
(2) Up button
(3) Down button
(4) Preset buttons ([1] to [6])
(5) AST button
(A) Band
(B) Stereo
(C) preset Channel Number
(D) Frequency
EXAMPLE

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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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:
53M-07-061
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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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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53M-07-064
CDs or CD-ROM carrying no mark (A)
cannot be used.
Some discs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW
format may sometimes be impossible to
use.
53M-07-065
A CD is to be inserted with its label side
up.
When there is a CD already in the unit, it
is impossible to insert another CD with-
out ejecting the CD in the unit. Do not
use force to insert a CD into the CD
insertion slot.Loading a CD
Insert a CD in the Insertion slot (2). With
the printed side up.
When a CD is loaded, play starts.
Ejecting a CD
Press the Eject button (1). (After ejecting,
the unit returns to the Radio mode.)NOTE:
• If a disc is inserted after the previous
disc is removed from the unit, the unit
starts playback from the beginning of the
first track.
• If you turn OFF the ACC and within few
second so of turning ON the ACC, the
unit starts playback from the position
from where it has accepted.
• If you press the EJECT button, and
leave the disc for roughly 15 seconds,
the disc is automatically reinserted into
the unit to protect the disc. In this case,
the unit doesn’t start playback automati-
cally.
Selecting a CD mode
Press the Media Source Mode button (3).
Each time the button is pressed, the mode
will change as follows.
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CAUTION
• Never insert your finger or hand
into the CD insertion slot. Never
insert foreign objects.
• Never insert a CD with glue coming
out from adhesive tape or a rental
CD label or with a trace indicating
that adhesive tape or a rental CD
label has been removed. This may
cause the CD not to eject or result
in a malfunction.
CAUTION
If you forcefully try to push an
ejected CD inside the unit before auto
reloading, the disc surface might be
scratched.
• When reloading a CD, remove it
from the unit completely before
reloading.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Troubleshooting
FM/AM
SYMPTOM CAUSEREMEDY
The station cannot be received.The connection of the car antenna has
not been made correctly.Check the connection of the car antenna.
Automatic tuning is not possible.The broadcast signal is too weak. Perform manual setting.
The radio sensitivity is poor.Car antenna is not extended fully or
inclining.Check the car antenna.
No sound is coming out from front
speaker or rear speaker.Adjustment of the front and rear speakers
tilts towards either of the side.According to “Adjusting the audio”, adjust
the FAD level.
For the 2 speakers, adjust the FAD level
to “0”.