tow SUZUKI IGNIS 2022 Owner's Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Brake assist systemWhen you are operating at speeds
between approximately 10 km/h to 120 km/
h (6 mph to 75 mph) and there is a high
probability of a frontal crash, the brake
assist system provides more powerful
braking when you slam down on the brake
pedal. When the brake assist system
works, the frontal collision warning also
works at the same time.
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Automatic brake systemWhen a frontal crash is judged to be
unavoidable at a speed of approximately
120 km/h (75 mph) or under, the brakes
will powerfully operate automatically.
• When the automatic brake system is
activated at a speed of approximately
50 km/h (31 mph) or under toward the
vehicle in front of you (or toward the
pedestrian, approximately 30 km/h (19
mph) or under), crashes may be avoid-
able.
• While the automatic brake system is working, the interior buzzer will intermit-
tently beep, the dual camera brake sup-
port indicator light will blink rapidly, the
indication on the information display will
appear, and the brake lights will be
turned on.
75RM287
NOTE:
The indication on the information display
and the dual camera brake support indica-
tor light will go off after 3 seconds from
being released the automatic brake sys-
tem.
with tachometer without
tachometer
Information display
with tachometer without
tachometer
Information display
Indicator light

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Situations where the system may not
activate properly
Under the following situations, the system
may not activate.
• When driving on continuous curves
• When the vehicle speed changes
extremely
• Right after lane changing
If the stereo camera cannot detect partition
lines except for above situations, the sys-
tem may also not activ ate. Refer to “Situa-
tions where the stereo camera may not
activate properly” in this section for details.
Dual camera brake support OFF switchYou can turn off the dual camera brake
support.
• In the following situations, push and hold the dual camera brake support OFF
switch as unexpected dangers may be
possible if it is activated.
– When the vehicle is placed upon a tes-ter such as when undergoing a vehicle
inspection
– When the vehicle is put up on a lift, and the tires are idling
– When the vehicle is being towed
– When the vehicle is being carried on a car carrier
– When the vehicle is being operated on
a race track
– When there is vinyl curtains or pendu- lous branches in front of the vehicle
– When driving in the field covered with grown grass
– When using an aut omatic car washer
– When the vehicle is placed upon a car elevator or placed in a mechanical
parking lot
– With a spare tire or tire chains equipped
– When you have a temporarily repaired
flat tire
– When you have an accident or break- down
– When the automatic brake system is activated more than necessary – When tires are not inflated to the rec-
ommended tire inflation pressure
– With worn tires equipped
– With non-specified sized tires or wheels equipped
– With a modified su spension equipped
– When attaching an item which inter- feres with the visibility of the stereo
camera
– When the headlights are covered in dirt
– When the optical axis of the headlight
is deviated
– With modified headlights and/or front fog lights equipped
– When the vehicle is being weighed down by heavy items
– When the vehicle is used to tow a trailer
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4-1DRIVING TIPS
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Running-in
Catalytic converter
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The purpose of the catalytic converter is to
minimize the amount of harmful pollutants
in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded
fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters is prohibited, because lead
deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo-
nents of the catalyst system.
The converter is designed to last the life of
the vehicle under normal usage and when
unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-
nance is required on the converter. How-
ever, it is very important to keep the engine
properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which can
result from an improperly tuned engine,
may cause overheating of the catalytic
converter. This may result in permanent
WA R N I N G
• Fasten your seat belts at all times.Even though air bags are equipped
at the front seating positions, the
driver and all passengers should
be properly restrained at all times,
using the seat belts provided. Refer
to “Seat belts and child restraint
systems” section for instructions
on proper use of the seat belts.
• Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol and
drugs can seriously impair your
ability to drive safely, greatly
increasing the risk of injury to
yourself and others. You should
also avoid driving when you are
tired, sick, irritated or under stress.
NOTICE
The future performance and reliabil-
ity of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercised during its
early life. It is especially important to
observe the following precautions
during the first 960 km (600 miles) of
vehicle operation.
•After starting, do not race theengine. Warm it up gradually.
• Avoid prolonged vehicle operation at a constant speed. Moving parts
will break in better if you vary your
speed.
• Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid full throttle starts.
• Avoid hard braking, especially during the first 320 km (200 miles)
of driving.
• Do not drive slowly with the trans- axle in a high gear.
• Drive the vehicle at moderate
engine speeds.
• Do not tow a trailer during the first 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle oper-
ation.

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DRIVING TIPS
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heat damage to the catalytic converter and
other vehicle components.
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Improving fuel economyThe following instructions will help you
improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling
If you are to wait for more than a minute
while you are parked, stop the engine and
start it again later. When warming up a
cold engine, do not allow the engine to idle
or apply full throttle until the engine has
reached operating temperature. Allow the
engine to warm up by driving.
Avoid fast starts
Fast starts away from lights or stop signs
will consume fuel unnecessarily and
shorten engine life. Start off slowly.
Avoid unnecessary stops
Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop-
ping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed
whenever possible. Slowing down and
then accelerating aga in uses more fuel.
Keep a steady cruising speed
Drive at a constant speed that road and
traffic conditions will permit.
NOTICE
To minimize the possibility of cata-
lytic converter or other vehicle dam-
age:
• Maintain the engine in the proper operating condition.
• In the event of an engine malfunc-
tion, particularly one involving
engine misfire or other apparent
loss of performance, have the vehi-
cle serviced promptly.
• Do not turn off the engine or inter-
rupt the ignition when the transaxle
is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle, or
coasting down a hill.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or
removed, such as during diagnos-
tic testing.
• Do not idle the vehicle for pro- longed periods if idling seems
rough or there are other malfunc-
tions.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to get
near the empty level.
WA R N I N G
Be careful where you park and drive;
the catalytic converter and other
exhaust components can get very
hot. As with any vehicle, do not park
or operate this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves can come in contact
with a hot exhaust system.

4-5DRIVING TIPS
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Tire chainsTire chains should only be used if they are
needed to increase traction or are required
by law. Check that the chains you use are
the correct size for your vehicle’s tires.
Also check that there is enough clearance
between the fenders and the chains as
installed on the tires.
Install the chains on the front tires tightly,
according to the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. Retighten the chains after
driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-
sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
Stuck vehicleIf your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transaxle back and forthbetween a forward range (or first gear
for manual transaxle/Auto Gear Shift)
and reverse. This will create a rocking
motion which may give you enough
momentum to free the vehicle. Press
gently on the accelerator to keep wheel
spinning to a minimum wheel rpm.
Remove your foot from the accelerator
while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESP
®
and/or grip control system, you may have
to turn the systems off in order to spin the
wheels. 2) If your vehicle rema
ins stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, we recommend you
to consult your SUZUKI dealer or a road-
side assistance service. If a towing ser-
vice is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by
a towing cable or chain secured to the
towing hook either on the front of the
vehicle or on the rear of the vehicle. Refer
to “Frame hooks” in the “OTHER CON-
TROLS AND EQUIPMENT” section.
NOTICE
• If you hear the chains hitting against the vehicle body while driv-
ing, stop and tighten them.
• If your vehicle is equipped with full wheel caps, remove the wheel caps
before installing the chains or the
wheel caps can be damaged by the
chain bands.
WA R N I N G
Do not allow anyone to stand near
the vehicle when you are rocking it,
and do not spin the wheels faster
than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph)
on the speedometer. Personal injury
and/or vehicle damage may result
from spinning the wheels too fast.
NOTICE
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
longed rocking can cause engine
overheating or transaxle damage.

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Luggage compartment cover (if equipped)
75RM013
Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment is hidden from view by
a luggage compartment cover.
Roof rails (if equipped)
75RM185
You can use the roof rails to attach the
optional roof rack which is available at your
SUZUKI dealer. If you use a roof rack,
observe the instructions and precautions in
this section and provided with the roof
rack.
• Check that the roof rack is securelyinstalled.
• To mount various types of cargo (such
as skis, bicycles, etc.) properly, use suit-
able attachments which are available at
your SUZUKI dealer. Install the attach-
ments properly and securely according
to the instructions provided. Do not
mount cargo directly on the roof panel.
The cargo can damage the roof panel. • The gross weight of the roof rack plus
cargo must not exceed the loading
capacity.
– Roof rails: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Also, do not let the gross vehicle weight
(fully loaded vehicle including driver,
passengers, cargo, roof load and trailer
tongue weight) exceed the Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed in the
“SPECIFICATIO NS” section.
• Mount and secure the cargo onto the roof rack properly according to the
instructions provided. Stow the heaviest
items at the bottom and distribute the
cargo as evenly as possible.
• Do not carry large items that hang over the bumpers or the sides of the vehicle.
Otherwise, these items could block your
view.
• Secure the front and rear ends of long
items such as wood panels and surf-
boards, to both the front and rear of the
vehicle. You should protect the painted
surfaces of the vehicle from scuffing
caused by tie-down ropes.
• Check periodically that the roof rack is
securely installed and free from damage.
WA R N I N G
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.EXAMPLE

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Frame hooksYour SUZUKI does not recommend you
use the frame hooks for towing another
vehicle. SUZUKI was originally designed to
tow your vehicle on the road emergency
towing.
If your vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency, refer to “Towing” in the
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.
Front
75RM012
The towing hook (1) is provided on the
front of the vehicle for use in emergency
situations only.
WA R N I N G
• Abrupt maneuvers or failure toproperly secure cargo can allow
the cargo to fly off the vehicle and
hit others, causing personal injury
or property damage.
• Mount cargo securely and avoid abrupt maneuvers such as jackrab-
bit starts, sharp turns, fast corner-
ing and sudden braking. Check
periodically that cargo is securely
fastened.
• Large, bulky, long or flat items can affect vehicle aerodynamics or be
caught by the wind, and can reduce
vehicle control resulting in an acci-
dent and personal injury. Drive cau-
tiously at a safely reduced speed
when carrying this type of cargo.
WA R N I N G
Observe the following instructions
when using frame hooks. The towing
hook or vehicle body may break and
cause serious injury or damage:
• Do not use the frame hooks fortowing another vehicle.
• Avoid pulling the vehicle to get out
of severe snowy, muddy or sandy
conditions, sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which could
cause excessive stress on the tow-
ing hook.
In such case, we recommend that
you contact a professional service.
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EXAMPLE

5-13OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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To install the hook (1), follow the procedure
below.
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1) Pick up the towing hook (1), jack handle(A) and wheel brace (B) in the luggage
compartment.
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2) Remove the cover (C) by using a jackhandle (A) covered with a soft cloth as
shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
Do not use excessive force as it may dam-
age the cover strap.
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3) Install the towing hook (1) by hand.
NOTE:
We recommend that fasten the cover with
tape to prevent damage during towing.
(1)(A)(B)
EXAMPLE
(A) (C)
EXAMPLE
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EXAMPLE

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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4) To tighten the towing hook (1), turn itclockwise by using a wheel brace (B)
until the hook (1) is securely installed.
To remove the towing hook (1), reverse the
installation procedure.
Rear
75RM018
The frame hook (2) is provided on the rear
of the vehicle for use in emergency situa-
tions and sea shipping purposes only.
Other holes
75RM140
The frame holes (3) are provided only for
transporting by a car carrier trailer.
(B)
(1)
EXAMPLE
(2)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not use the frame holes (3) for
towing purpose. These holes may
break and cause serious injury or
damage.
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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWINGVehicle loading .................................................................... 6-1
Trailer towing ................................................ ....................... 6-1