warning SUZUKI JIMNY 2018 Owners Manual

FOREWORD
This manual should be considered as a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when resold or oth­erwise transferred to a new owner or oper­ator. Please read this manual carefully before operating your new SUZUKI vehicle and review the manual from time to time. It contains important information on safety, operation and maintenance.
SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
All information in this manual is based on the latest product information avail­able at the time of publication. Due to improvements or other changes1 there may be discrepancies between informa­tion in this manual and your vehicle. SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION reserves the right to make production changes at any time, without notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to vehicles previously built or sold.
This vehicle may not comply with stan­dards or regulations of other countries. Before attempting to register this vehi­cle in any other country, check all appli­cable regulations and make any necessary modifications.
NOTE: Please see the warning label named "Air­bag symbol meaning" in "BEFORE DRIV­ING" section for information on front airbag
protection.
IMPORTANT
A WARNING/ A CAUTION/NOTICE/ NOTE Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize spe­cial information, the symbol A and the words WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and NOTE have special meanings. Pay particular attention to messages high­lighted by these signal words:
A WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury.
A CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage.
NOTE: Indicates special information to make maintenance easier or instructions clearer.

75F135
The circle with a slash in this manual means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this happen".
MODIFICATION WARNING
A WARNING
Do not modify this vehicle. Modifica­tion could adversely affect safety, handling, performance, or durability and may violate governmental regula­tions. In addition, damage or perfor­mance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranty.
NOTICE
Improper installation of mobile com­munication equipment such as cellu­lar telephones, CB (Citizen's Band) radios or any other wireless transmit­ters may cause electronic interfer­ence with your vehicle's ignition system or any other electrical sys­tems, resulting in vehicle perfor­mance problems. Consult a SUZUKI dealer or qualified service technician for advice.
NOTICE
The diagnostic connector of your vehicle is prepared only for the spe­cific diagnostic tool for inspection and service purpose. Connecting any other tool or device may interfere with electronic parts operations and cause running out of batteries.
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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Fuses (P.6-42) 2. Lighting control lever (P.2-55)/ Turn signal control lever (P.2-66)/ Front fog light switch (if equipped) (P.2-60)/Rear fog light switch (if equipped) (P.2-60) 3. Remote audio controls (if equipped) (P.5-74) 4. Driver's front airbag (P.1-37) 5. Cruise control switches (if equipped) (P.3-22)/ Speed limiter switches (if equipped) (P.3-25) 6. Dual sensor brake support OFF switch (if equipped) (P.3-37) 7. Lane departure warning OFF switch (if equipped) (P.3-38) 8. Headlight washer switch (if equipped) (P.2-65) 9. Headlight leveling switch (if equipped) (P.2-65) 10. Engine hood release handle (P.5-2) 11. Fuel lid release lever (P.5-1) 12. Tilt steering column lock lever (P.2-70) 13. Hands-free switches (if equipped) (P.5-62) 14. Electric mirror control switch (if equipped) (P.2-14)
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1. Instrument cluster
(P.2-15, 2-25)/ VIEW C Information display (P.2-18, 2-28) 2. Windshield wiper and washer lever (P.2-67)/ Rear window wiper/ washer switch (P.2-69) 3. Audio (if equipped) (P.5-31) 4. Hazard warning switch (P.2-67) 5. Ignition switch (P.3-2) 6. Gearshift lever (P.3-8) 7. Transfer lever (P.3-16) 8. Electric window control (Driver's door) (if e~ipped) (P.2-11) 9. ESP OFF switch (P.3-58) 10. Hill descent control switch (P.3-59) 11. Electric window control (Passenger's door) (if equipped) (P.2-11) 12. USB socket (if equipped) (P.5-7) 13. Accessory socket (P.5-6) 14. Heating and air conditioning system (P.5-16) / Heated rear window switch/ Heated outside rearview mirrors switch (if equipped) (P.2-71)
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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FOR SAFE DRIVING
FOR SAFE DRIVING
-Floor mats (if equipped) ..................................................... 1-1
Front seats ........................................................................... 1-2
Rear seats ............................................................................ 1-5
Seat belts and child restraint systems .............................. 1-7
Child restraint system for countries applied
for UN Regulation No.16 ..................................................... 1-20
Supplemental restraint system (airbags) .......................... 1-35
Exhaust gas warning .......................................................... 1-49

FOR SAFE DRIVING
Floor mats (if equipped)
78RB05020
To prevent the driver's side floor mat from sliding forward and possibly interfering with the operation of the pedals, genuine SUZUKI floor mats are recommended. Whenever you put the driver's side floor mat back in the vehicle after it has been removed, hook the floor mat grommets to the fasteners and position the floor mat properly in the footwell.
When you replace the floor mats in your vehicle with a different type such as all­weather floor mats, we highly recommend to use genuine SUZUKI floor mats for proper fitting.
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A. WARNING
Failure to take the following precau­tions may result in the driver's side floor mat interfering with the pedals and causing a loss of vehicle control or an accident. Check that the floor mat grommets are hooked to the fasteners. Never stack additional floor mats on top of the existing floor mat.

Front seats
A WARNING
Failure to take the following precau­tions may result in the driver's side floor mat interfering with the pedals and causing a loss of vehicle control or an accident. Check that the floor mat grommets are hooked to the fasteners. Never place additional floor mats on top of the existing floor mat.
Seat adjustment
A WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat or seatback while driving. The seat or seatback could move unex­pectedly, causing loss of control. Check that the driver's seat and seat­back are properly adjusted before you start driving.
A WARNING
To avoid excessive seat belt slack, which reduces the effectiveness of the seat belts as a safety device, check that the seats are adjusted before the seat belts are fastened.
A WARNING
All seatbacks should always be in an upright position when driving, or seat belt effectiveness may be reduced. Seat belts are designed to offer maxi­mum protection when seatbacks are in the upright position.
A WARNING
Do not place any object under the front seat. If an object becomes caught under the front seat, the fol­lowing may occur. • The seat will not be latched.
A WARNING
Do not leave cigarette lighters or spray cans on the floor. If a cigarette lighter or spray can is on the floor, it may light accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
FOR SAFE DRIVING
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Head restraints (Adjustable type)
80J001
Head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case of an accident. Adjust the head restraint to the position which places the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. If this is not possible for very tall pas­sengers, adjust the head restraint as high as possible.
A WARNING
• Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed. Do not attempt to adjust the head restraint while driving.
NOTE: It may be necessary to recline the seat­back to provide enough overhead clear­ance to remove the head restraint.
Front
75RM004
To raise the front head restraint, pull upward the head restraint until it clicks. To lower the head restraint, push down the head restraint while holding in the lock lever. If a head restraint must be removed (for cleaning, replacement, etc.), push in the lock lever and pull the head restraint all the way out.
FOR SAFE DRIVING
Front seat heater (if equipped)
78RB02009
With the ignition switch is in "ON" position, push in one or both of the seat heater switch(es) to warm the corresponding seat(s). The indicator light in the switch will also come on. To turn off the seat heater, push in the switch again. The indicator light in the switch will go off.
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FOR SAFE DRIVING
A WARNING
Improperly using the seat heater can be hazardous. An occupant can suf­fer burns even if the heating tempera­ture is fairly low, if the occupant is wearing thin pants, a thin skirt or shorts and leaves the heater on for long periods. Avoid using the seat heater for these occupants: People who have reduced feeling in their legs, including the elderly or those with certain disabilities. • Small children, or anyone with sen­sitive skin. • People who are asleep or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs which make them tired.
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NOTICE
To avoid damaging the heater ele­ment: • Do not subject the front seats to heavy impacts, such as children jumping on them. Do not cover the seat with any insulating materials such as blan­kets or cushions.
Rear seats
Head restraints (if equipped)
Head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case of an accident.
A WARNING
Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed. Do not attempt to adjust the head restraint while driving.
NOTE: It may be necessary to fold forward the seatback to provide enough overhead clearance to remove the head restraint.
Adjust the head restraint to the position which places the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. If this is not possible for very tall passengers, adjust the head restraint as high as possi­ble.

FOR SAFE DRIVING
A. WARNING
If you need to carry cargo in the pas­senger compartment with the rear seatback folded forward, secure the cargo or it may be thrown about, causing injury. Never pile cargo higher than the seatbacks.
To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
NOTICE
When returning the rear seatback to the normal position, check that there is nothing around the striker. Any for­eign materials prevent the seatback from being locked securely.
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Raise the seatback until it locks into place.
After returning the seat, move the seat­back back and forth to check if it is securely latched.
NOTICE
When returning the rear seatback to the normal position, handle it care­fully by hand to avoid any damage to the lock itself. Do not push it by using some material or by applying exces­
sive force.
Seat belts and child restraint
systems
650231S
A. WARNING
An airbag supplements or adds to the frontal collision protection offered by seat belts. The driver and all passen­gers must be properly restrained by fastening seat belts at all times, whether or not an airbag is mounted at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.