inspection SUZUKI JIMNY 2019 Owners Manual

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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFE DRIVING
BEFORE DRIVING
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
DRIVING TIPS
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
EMERGENCY SERVICE
APPEARANCE CARE
SPECIFICATION
SUPPLEMENT Iii■
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FOR SAFE DRIVING
Seat belt hanger
NOTICE
When you move a seatback, make sure the belt webbing is hooked in the seat belt hangers so the seat belts are not caught by the seatback, seat hinge, or seat latch. This helps prevent damage to the belt system.
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Seat belt inspection
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Periodically check if the seat belts work properly and are not damaged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and guide loops. Replace any seat belts which do not work properly ·or
are damaged.
A WARNING
Inspect all seat belt assemblies after any collision. Any seat belt assembly which was in use during a collision (other than a very minor one) should be replaced, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Any seat belt assembly which was not in use during a collision must be replaced if the airbags and the seat belt preten­sioners activated. The airbags, the pretensioners and the load limitter will only function once. In case they did not activate, consult with Suzuki dealer.

A. WARNING
The load-carrying capacity of your tyres is reduced at lower inflation pressures. If your tyres are even moderately under-inflated, the load on the tyres may exceed the load-car­rying capacity of the tyres, which could lead to tyre failure. The low tyre pressure warning light will not alert you to this condition, because it only comes on when one or more of your tyres becomes significantly under­
inflated. Check and adjust your tyre pressure at least once a month. Refer to "Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAIN­TENANCE" section.
A. WARNING
Continuing to drive with the low tyre pressure warning light on can lead to an accident, resulting in severe injury or death. If the low tyre pressure warning light comes on and stays on, reduce your speed and avoid abrupt steering and braking. Be aware that driving on a significantly under-inflated tyre can cause the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure, and may affect steering control and brake effective­ness. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and check your
tyres. • If you have a flat tyre, replace it with the spare tyre (if equipped). Refer to "Jacking instructions11 in "EMERGENCY SERVICE" section for the tyre replacement method. Also refer to "Replacing tyres and/ or wheels" for instructions on how to restore normal operation of the TPMS after you have had a flat tyre. If one or more of your tyres is under-inflated, adjust the inflation pressure of all tyres to the recom­mended inflation pressure as soon as possible.
BEFORE DRIVING
Refer to "Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHI­CLE" section for additional details on the tyre pressure monitoring system. Refer to "Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE­NANCE" section for information on main­taining proper tyre pressure.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Rear fog light indicator light
(if equipped)
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The rear fog light indicator light comes on when the rear fog light operates.
Oil change reminder light
(if equipped)
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Your vehicle has the oil life monitoring sys­tem and related oil change reminder light that alerts you to change the engine oil and oil filter.
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When this light comes on, change engine oil and oil filter immediately. For details on how to change the engine oil and oil filter, refer to "Changing engine oil and filter'' in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE­NANCE" section.
This light comes on for several seconds when the ignition switch is turned "ON" so you can check that light is working.
If either of odometer reading or time is reached to the value which is set by the system, this light comes on when the igni­tion switch is in "ON" position. In addition, the message is shown on the information display to tell you it is necessary to change the engine oil and oil filter. When the engine oil and oil filter are changed and the oil life monitoring system is reset, this light will go out. For details of the maintenance schedule, refer to "Periodic maintenance schedule" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE­NANCE" section.
Whenever the engine oil and oil filter are changed, the light must be reset to monitor the next oil change timing properly. The light will go out after the reset. For the resetting procedure, refer to "Information display" in this section.
NOTICE
Severe engine damage will result, if you keep .operating the engine after this light comes on. Change the engine oil and oil filter immediately when the light blinks.
NOTE: This light is used to facilitate the oil and oil filter change according to the mainte­nance schedule. Even though the oil is replaced before this light comes on, reset of the oil life monitoring system is necessary. Consult a SUZUKI dealer about the reset method. If you reset it by yourself, refer to "Setting mode" in this section. Consult a SUZUKI dealer for changing the setting of oil life monitoring system in one of the following cases; -If you replace ACEA Standards or SUZUKI genuine engine oil by the engine oil other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI genuine engine oil, or vice versa -By the change of your driving condi­tion, if you need to apply the schedule of "Maintenance recommended under severe driving conditions" instead of "Periodic maintenance schedule" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section, or vice versa

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Daily inspection checklist .................................................. 3-1
Engine oil consumption ..................................................... 3-2
Ignition switch ..................................................................... 3-2 -
Parking brake lever ............................................................. 3-5
Pedal ..................................................................................... 3-6
Starting engine .................................................................... 3-7
Using transmission ............................................................. 3-8
Gearshift indicator (if equipped) ........................................ 3-13
Transfer lever ...................................................................... 3-16
Cruise control (if equipped) ............................................... 3-22
Speed limiter (if equipped) ................................................. 3-25
SUZUKI SAFETY SUPPORT (if equipped) ......................... 3-27
Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped) ...................... 3-52
Braking ................................................................................. 3-53
Electronic stability program (ESP®) .................................. 3-55
Tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (if equipped) ........................................................... 3-63

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Daily inspection checklist
Before driving
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1) Check that windows, mirrors, lights and reflectors are clean and unobstructed. 2) Visually check the tyres for the follow-ing points: -the depth of the tread groove -abnormal wear, cracks and damage -loose wheel nuts -existence of foreign material such as nails, stones, etc.
Refer to "Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for details. 3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.
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NOTE: It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system while and after use.
4) Check that the hood is fully closed and latched. 5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera­tion. 6) Adjust the seat and head restraint. 7) Check the brake pedal and the parking brake lever. 8) Adjust the mirrors. 9) Check that you and all passengers have properly fastened by the seat belts. 1 0)Check that all warning lights come on as the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position. 11 )Check all gauges. 12)Check that the brake system warning light turns off when the parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel tank, perform the following under-hood checks:
1) Engine oil level 2) Coolant level 3) Brake fluid level 4) Battery fluid (acid) level 5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Check that you cannot open . the hood further without releasing the secondary latch. Close the hood securely after checking for proper latch operation. See the item "All latches, hinges and locks" of "Chassis, body and others" in "Maintenance schedule" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE­NANCE" section for lubrication sched­ule.
A WARNING
Check that 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.
Once a month, or each time you fill your fuel tank, check the tyre pressure using a tyre pressure gauge. Also check the tyre pressure of the spare tyre.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: When you select the "4L" position the ESF'® systems (other than ABS) w/11 be canceled to provide improved vehicle traction, and the ESF'® OFF indicator light, dual sensor brake support OFF indicator light and lane departure warn­ing OFF indicator light will come on. When you select the "4L" position bra­ketraction control can be activated'. Bra­ketraction control brakes the spinning wheel to distribute drive power to the other wheels for increased climbing abil­ity or for better performance on a rolling hill or a slippery surface. If dual sensor brake support OFF indica­tor light and lane departure warning OFF indicator light come on or go off, the inte­nor buzzer beeps. This is not a ma/func­tion.
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Transfer lever operation
NOTICE
Unevenly worn tyres can cause problems in the operation of the transfer lever. Be sure to rotate the tyres according to the maintenance schedule. Refer to "Tyres" and "Maintenance Schedule" in the "INSPECTION AND MAINTE­NANCE" section for proper tyre rotation procedures. If a problem exists during the shift­ing function, all lights of the 4WD indicator will blink continuously and the transfer lever operation will not work. If the shift function does not work after trying the shifting operation several times, it may be the result of a system failure. Have the sys­tem inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: When the temperature of 4-whee/ drive system or the transmission is not warm ':'nder the low temperature, you may feel ,t hard to shift the transfer lever or gear n01se may occur. Unless you can shift the transfer lever drive your vehicle for a while and the/2 shift the transfer lever again.
Operate the transfer lever according to the appropriate procedure described below:
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The transfer lever can be shifted when the vehi_c_le is either stopped or moving. Pos1t1on the front wheels straight ahead and shift the transfer lever from "2H" to "4H" or "4H" to "2H". If the vehicle is mov­ing, the speed must be less than 100 km/h (60 mph) during this operation.
A WARNING
Do not shift the transfer lever while the rear tyre is spinning. Your vehicle may move to the unexpected direc­tion. 4-wheel drive system may be also damaged.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Other than the described above, the dual sensor cannot be detected the vehicle in front of you or light source, and there is a case where high beam assist may not acti­vate properly. Refer to "Situations where the dual sensor may not activate properly" in this section for details.
Under the following situations, switch high beam or low beam manually, When switching back and forth between the high beams (main beams) and low beams frequently When there is a problem using the high beams (main beams) When it is considered disturbing to other drivers or pedestrians
There is a case where high beams (main beams) is switched to low beams by the fog lights of the vehicle in front of you.
Street lights, traffic signals, and illumina­tion of billboards or signs may cause the high beams (main beams) to switch to the low beams, or low beam to remain on.
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Dual sensor brake support OFF switch
You can turn off the dual sensor brake support system. In the following situations, push and hold the dual sensor brake support OFF switch as unexpected dangers may be possible if ii is activated. -When the vehicle is placed upon ates­ter such as when undergoing a vehicle inspection -When the vehicle is put up on a lift, and the tyres 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 pendu­lous branches in front of the vehicle -When driving in the field covered with grown grass -When using an automatic car washer -When the vehicle is placed upon a car elevator or placed in a mechanical parking lot -With a spare tyre or snow chains equipped -When you have a temporarily repaired flat tyre -When you have an accident or break­down -When the automatic brake system is activated frequently
-When tyres are not inflated to the rec­ommended tyre pressure -With worn tyres equipped -With non-specified sized tyres or wheels equipped -With a modified suspension equipped -When attaching an item which inter-feres with the visibility of the dual sen­sor -When the vehicle is being weighed down by heavy items -When the vehicle is used to tow a trailer
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Low tyre pressure warning light
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Each tyre should be checked monthly when cold and infiated to the infiation pres­sure recommended by the vehicle manu­facturer on the vehicle placard or tyre pressure label. (If your vehicle has tyres of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tyre pressure label, you should determine the proper tyre pres­sure for those tyres.) As an added fuel efficiency feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tyre pressure telltale when one or more of your tyres is signifi­cantly under-infiated. Accordingly, when the low tyre pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tyres as soon as possible, and infiate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-infiated tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure. Under-infiation also reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substi­tute for proper tyre maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain cor­rect tyre pressure, even if under-infiation has not reached the level to trigger illumi­nation of the TPMS low tyre pressure tell­tale.
A WARNING
Relying only on the tyre pressure monitoring system to determine when it is necessary to add air to the tyres can result in loss of control or an accident. Check tyre pressures monthly when the tyres are cold. If necessary, adjust them to the recommended inflation pressure as specified on the vehicle's tyre information placard and in this owner's manual. Refer to "Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAIN­TENANCE" section.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
A WARNING
Failure to take corrective action when the low tyre pressure warning light is not working or when it comes on and blinks while driving can lead to an accident. If the low tyre pressure warning light does not come on for 2 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position, or comes on and blinks while driving, have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer. Even if the light turns off after blinking, indi­cating that the monitoring system has recovered, you should still have the system checked by a SUZUKI dealer.
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