steering SUZUKI ALTO 2013 7.G Owners Manual

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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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Front Air Bag (Driver side)
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53M-04-052
The driver’s front air bag is located behind
the center pad of the steering wheel. The
word “SRS AIRBAG” is molded into the air
bag cover to identify the location of the air
bag.Frontal collision range
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Front air bag is designed to inflate in
severe frontal collisions.
Conditions of front air bags deployment
(inflation)
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In frontal collisions with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform in more than
about 25 km/h (15 mph).
53M-04-055
In collisions such as above at an angle of
about 30 degrees (1) or less from the
front.
Conditions of front air bags may inflate
Receiving a strong impact to the lower
body of your vehicle, the front air bags will
inflate in many cases.
53M-04-056
Hitting a curb or medial strip
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Air bag symbol (if equipped) meaning
57L20203
You may find this label on the sun visor.Please refer to the “Seat Belts and Child
Restraint Systems” section in this section
for details on securing your child.
Door Lock Canceller System
(if equipped)
If SRS Airbag system is activated all doors
are unlocked automatically.
NOTE:
In case door lock wiring and/or motor are
damaged, doors may not unlock automati-
cally.
How the system works
In a frontal collision, the crash sensors will
detect rapid deceleration, and if the con-
troller judges that the deceleration rep-
resents a severe frontal crash, the
controller will trigger the inflators. The infla-
tors inflate the air bags with nitrogen or
argon gas. The inflated air bags provide a
cushion for your head and upper body. The
air bag inflates and deflates so quickly that
you may not even realize that it has acti-vated. 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 that
the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as
the facial area. 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 vehicle. 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. Please refer to the “Front
Seat” section and the “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section in this
section for details on proper seat and seat
belt adjustments.
WA R N I N G
Do not use a restraint on a seat pro-
tected by an airbag in front of it.
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WA R N I N G
If the AIR BAG light in the instrument
cluster ever comes on and stays on,
it means that something may be
wrong with the air bag system. If this
ever happens, have the vehicle ser-
viced immediately, because the air
bags may not offer the protection for
which they were designed.

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Note that even though your vehicle may be
moderately damaged in a frontal collision,
the collision may not have been severeenough to trigger the air bags to inflate. If
your vehicle sustains ANY front-end dam-
age, have the air bag system inspected by
an MARUTI SUZUKI authorized 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 information
about overall system status, which sensors
activated the deployment, and for a certain
vehicle only, whether the driver’s seat belt
was in use.
Servicing the air bag system
If the air bags inflate, have the air bags and
related components replaced by an autho-
rized MARUTI 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 it does,
have the air bag system inspected by the
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Special procedures are required for servic-
ing or replacing an air bag. For that reason,
only an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer should be allowed to service or
replace your air bags. Please remind any-
one who services your MARUTI SUZUKI
that it has air bag.
Service on or around air bag components
or wiring must be performed only by an
MARUTI SUZUKI authorized dealer.
Improper service could result in unin-tended air bag deployment or could render
the air bag 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 MARUTI SUZUKI. Do
not touch air bag system components or
wires. The wires are wrapped with yellow
tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are
yellow for easy identification.
Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated
air bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
body repair shop or scrap yard for help
with disposal.
WA R N I N G
• The driver should not lean over the
steering wheel. In these situations,
the out-of-position occupant would
be too close to an inflating air bag,
and may suffer severe injury.
• Do not attach any objects to, or
place any objects over, the steering
wheel. Do not place any objects
between the air bag and the driver.
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.
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Electric Power Steering Light
(if equipped)
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This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started.
If this light comes on while driving, the
power steering system may not work prop-
erly. Have the system inspected by your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
If the power steering system does not work
properly, you will feel heavier to steer but
you still will be able to steer.
Oil Pressure Light
53M-04-078
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started. Thelight 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 sys-
tem should be inspected by your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer before you drive the vehi-
cle again.
Charging Light
53M-04-079
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
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
53M-04-080
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so
you can check that the light is working. If
this light blinks while driving, it means the
engine is running hot. Avoid driving condi-
tions that may lead to actual overheating. If
NOTICE
• 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.

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When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
and the position lights, tail lights and/or the
headlights are on, the display shows four
types of indication; odometer (A), trip
meter A (B), trip meter B (C), clock (D) and
indication of illumination intensity (E). Push
the “MODE” knob (3) quickly to switch the
indication among the five. When the indica-
tion shows (E), you can control the meter
illumination intensity. Refer to “Meter illumi-
nation control” section below for details on
how to dim or brighten the meter illumina-
tion.
53M-04-102
To reset the trip meter to zero, hold in the
“MODE” knob (3) for about 2 seconds.Meter illumination control
53M-04-103
When the display shows the indication of
illumination intensity (E), you can dim or
brighten the meter illumination.
To change the meter illumination bright-
ness, continue to hold in the “MODE” knob
(3). The indication will change as shown in
the illustration. The illumination gets dim-
mer then returns to the brightest condition
after it reaches the dimmest.
NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the battery, the brightness of the
instrument panel lights will be reinitialized.
Readjust the brightness according to your
preference.
Lighting Control Lever
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WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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Headlight Leveling Switch
53M-04-109
Level the headlight beam according to the
load condition of your vehicle by turning
this switch. The chart below shows the
appropriate switch position for different
vehicle-load conditions.
Turn Signal Control Lever
53M-04-110
Turn Signal Operation
With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, move the lever up or down to activate
the right or left turn signals.
Normal turn signal
Ty p e 1
53M-04-111
Move the lever all the way upward or down-
ward to signal. When the turn is com-
pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever
will return to its normal position.
Ty p e 2
53M-04-112
Vehicle
Load
ConditionSwitch Position
Alto 800 Alto K10
Petrol CNG Petrol CNG
Driver only0000
Driver + 1
passenger
(in front
seat)0000
Driver + 4
passen-
gers, No
cargo1111
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Driver + 4
passen-
gers,
Cargo
added2NA3NA
Driver +
Full cargo3NA4NA
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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Lane change signal
Ty p e 1
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Ty p e 2
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Sometimes, such as when changing lanes,
the steering wheel is not turned far enough
to cancel the turn signal. For convenience,
you can flash the turn signal by moving the
lever part way and holding it there. The
lever will return to its normal position when
you release it.
Hazard Warning Switch
53MH0227
Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-
vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-
nal lights and both turn signal indicators
will flash simultaneously. To turn off the
lights, push the switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn
other traffic during emergency parking or
when your vehicle could otherwise become
a traffic hazard.
Windshield Wiper and Washer
Lever
65D611
Wiper and Washer Operation
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, you can use the wiper/washer
lever or switch (if equipped).
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WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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Horn
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Press the horn button of the steering wheel
to sound the horn. The horn will sound with
the ignition switch in any position.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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You should also be aware that the diluting
ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle
is subsequently driven at high speeds,
such as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after high-speed driving.Ignition Switch
65D61152KM052
The ignition switch has the following four
positions:
LOCK
This is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.
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WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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EXAMPLE
Turn to “LOCK”
Push
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