Cool SUZUKI JIMNY 2020 Owners Manual

SERVICE STATION GUIDE
1. Engine hood release handle (see section 5) 2. Engine coolant (see section 6) 3. Windshield washer fiuid/ Headlight washer fiuid (see section 6) 4. Engine oil dipstick
(see section 6) 5. Lead-acid battery (see section 6) 6. Fuel lid release lever (see section 5 / see section 9) 7. Tyre pressure (see tyre information label on driver's door lock pillar) 8. Tyre/wheel replacement tools (see section 7) 9. Spare tyre (see section 6)
LHD: Left Hand Drive RHD: Right Hand Drive
78RB01001

Engine coolant temperature light
54G344
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
This indicator has the following two func­tions.
Low engine coolant temperature light (blue color)
This light stays on while the engine is still cold and goes off when the engine has warmed up.
If this light blinks, there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
High engine coolant temperature warn­ing light (red color)
If this light blinks while driving, it means the engine is running hot. Avoid driving condi­tions that may lead to actual overheating. If the light stays on without blinking, then the engine is overheating. Follow the instruc­tions in "Engine trouble: Overheating" of "EMERGENCY SERVICE" section.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle when engine overheating is indicated can result in severe engine damage.
BEFORE DRIVING
Dual sensor brake support indica­
tor light (if equipped)
54P000255
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
When the automatic brake system is acti­vated, this light blinks rapidly.
In the following situations, this light will come on and the dual sensor brake support will stop functioning when the ignition switch is "ON".
When the dual sensor is faulty, the function of the dual sensor stops until the ignition switch is turned to LOCK position. Find a safe place to park and turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" position. Restart the engine, and check that the dual sensor brake support indicator light, lane depar­ture warning indicator light and high beam assist warning light go off.
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A WARNING
Your vehicle should be handled in a different way when towing a trailer. For the safety of yourself and others, observe the following precautions: Practice turning, stopping, and reversing before you begin towing a trailer in traffic. Do not tow a trailer in traffic until you are confi­dent that you can handle the vehi­cle and trailer safely. Never exceed local towing speed limits or 80 km/h (50 mph), which­ever is lower. Never drive at a speed that causes shaking or swaying of the trailer. If you notice even the slightest sign of shaking or swaying, slow down. • When roads are wet, slippery or rough, drive at a slower speed than you would on dry or smooth roads. Failure to slow down when road conditions are bad can result in loss of control. Always have someone guide you when reversing. (Continued)
A WARNING
(Continued) Always admit greater stopping dis­tance. Stopping distance is increased when you tow a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead. Allow a greater stopping distance if roads are wet or slippery. If the trailer has over-run brakes, apply the brakes gradually to avoid snatching caused by the trailer wheels locking. Slow down before corners and maintain a steady speed while cor­nering. Deceleration or accelera­tion while cornering can result in loss of control. Remember that a larger than normal turning radius is needed because the trailer wheels will go inside than vehicle's wheels. Avoid sudden acceleration and stopping of the vehicle. Do not make quick maneuvers unless they are necessary. Slow down in cross winds and be prepared for gusts of wind from large passing vehicles. (Continued)
BEFORE DRIVING
A WARNING
(Continued) Be careful when overtaking other vehicles. Allow enough room for your trailer before changing lanes, and use turn signal lights properly in advance. Slow down and shift into a lower gear for better engine braking before you reach long or steep downhill grades. It is hazardous to attempt downshifting while you are descending a hill. Do not step on the brake pedal excessively. This could cause the brakes to over-heat resulting in reduced braking efficiency. Use engine braking as much as possi­ble. Because of the added trailer weight, your engine may overheat on hot days when going up long or steep hills. Pay attention to your engine coolant temperature. If it indicates overheating, pull off the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. Refer to "Engine trouble: Overheating" in "EMERGENCY SERVICE" section.
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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.

NOTICE
If the low tyre pressure warning light does not go off even when you drive for more than 10 minutes after adjust­ing the cold tyre pressure, there may be a problem with the TPMS. Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
If the light turns on again shortly after adjusting the pressure in your tyres. you may have a flat tyre. If you have a flat tyre, replace it with the spare tyre (if equipped). Refer to "Jacking instructions" in "EMER­GENCY SERVICE"" section. Refer to "Replacing tyres and/or wheels" for instruc­tions on how to restore normal operation of the tyre pressure monitoring system after you have had a flat tyre.
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NOTE: For a certain type of instrument cluster only, the information display shows the above warning and indicator message when this light comes on. When the tyre pressure is adjusted in high altitude areas, the low tyre pressure light may not turn off even after tyre pressure adjustment. In this case, adjust the inflation pressure to a slightly higher pressure than the one shown on the tyre informaUon placard. The low tyre pressure warning light may turn off temporarily after coming on. This could be due to increase of surface tem­perature after long distance driving or traveling to a high temperature area. Even if the tyre pressure warning light turns off after coming on, check the infla­tion pressure of all tyres.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
To reduce the chance that the low tyre pressure warning light will come on due to normal changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure, it is important to check and adjust the tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. If you check tyres after driving, they are warm. Even if the tyre pressure seems to be good in this condition, it could fall below the specified pressure when tyres cool down. Also, if tyres are inflated to the specified pressure in a warm garage, the tyre pressure could fall below the speci­fied one when you drive the vehicle out­side in very cold temperature. If you adjust the tyre pressure in a garage that is warmer than the outside temperature, you should add 1 kPa to the recom­mended cold tyre pressure for every O.B'C difference between garage tem­perature and outside temperature.
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A WARNING
If you need to replace the fuel cap, use a genuine SUZUKI cap. Use of an improper cap can result in a malfunc­tion of the fuel system or emission control system. It may also result in fuel leakage while driving and in the event of an accident.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Engine hood
78RB05004
To open the engine hood: 1) Pull the hood release handle located under the driver's side instrument panel in the outboard position. This will disen­gage the engine hood lock halfway.
78RB05005
2) Push the under-hood release lever sideways with your finger, as shown in the illustration. While pushing the lever, lift up the engine hood.
A CAUTION
The release lever and its peripheral, or engine food can be hot enough to burn your finger right after driving. Touch after those becomes cool enough.
NOTICE
Check that the wiper arms are not raised before you lift up the engine hood to avoid damaging the wiper arms and the engine hood.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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3) While holding the hood, pull the prop rod out from the holding clip, and then insert the end of the rod into the desig­nated hole.
A CAUTION
• The prop rod can be hot enough to burn your finger right after driving. Touch the rod after it becomes cool enough. Insert the end of the rod into the hole securely. If the rod slips out, you may get caught in the closing hood. • The rod may slip out when the hood is blown by wind. Be careful on windy days.
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To close the engine hood: 1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod back into the holding clip.
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2) Lower the hood to about 20 cm above the hood latch, and then let it drop down. Check that the hood is securely latched after closing.
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.
A CAUTION
To avoid injury, check that no part of the occupant's body such as hands or head is in the path of the hood when closing it.
NOTICE
Pushing on the hood from the top may damage it.

Air intake selector (3)
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This selector is used to select the following modes.
FRESH AIR (1 . selected by moving the When this mo e 'ts_ of (a) in the above lever to the pos, ,on . illustration, outside air comes m.
RECIRCULATED AIR (b) b moving the
When this mode !~ sel~t(i) i~ the above lever to the pos, ,on air is shut out and illustration, outs1d~ t d This mode is su,t­
inside air is recirc~h~iugh dusty or polluted able when dnv,nf el or when attempting air such as m adunnn ~r warm up the inte­to quickly cool ow rior.
NOTE: CULATED AIR for an If you select R:c:~me the air in the vehi­extended per,o o tan-:inated and the win­
c/e can bec~me ir:nisted. Therefore, yo'! dows tend oFgRESH AIR whenever poss,­should select ble.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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(4)
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Air flow selector (4)
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This 1s use . . d to select one of the following
functions.
VENTILATION (c)
· omes Temperature-controlled air c the center and side air outlets.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
BI-LEVEL (d)
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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the center and side outlets. When the temperature selector (1) is in the fully cold position or fully hot position, however, the air from the floor outlets and the air from the center and side outlets will be the same temperature.
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HEAT (e)
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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets, also comes out of the windshield defroster out­lets and also comes slightly out of the side defroster outlets.
HEAT & DEFROST (f)
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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster outlets and the side outlets.

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Head cooled/Feet warmed heating Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the temperature selector to the desired tem­perature position, and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed posi­tion. Unless the temperature selector is in the fully cold position or fully hot position, the air that comes out of the center and side outlets will be cooler than the air that comes out of the floor outlets.
Normal cooling Set the air flow selector to VENTILATION, the temperature selector to the desired tem­perature position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed posi­tion, and turn on "NG" switch. Setting the blower speed selector to a higher blower speed position increases cooling efficiency.
You can switch the air intake selector to either FRESH AIR or RECIRCULATED AIR as you desire. Choosing RECIRCU­LATED AIR increases cooling efficiency.
Quick cooling (using recirculated air) The base settings are the same as for nor­mal cooling except you select RECIRCU­LATED AIR and the highest blower speed.
NOTE: If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an extended period of time, the air in the vehicle can become contaminated and the windows tend to get misted. There­fore, you should select FRESH AIR whenever possible.
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If your vehicle has been left in the sun with the windows closed, it will cool faster if you open the windows briefly while you operate the air conditioner with the air intake selector at FRESH AIR and the blower at high speed.
Dehumidifying Set the air flow selector to a desired air flow selector position, the temperature selector to the desired temperature posi­tion and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position. Also select FRESH AIR and turn on "NG" switch.
NOTE: Because the air conditioner dehumidifies the air, turning it on will help keep the win­dows clear, even when blowing heated air using DEFROST or HEAT & DEFROST functions.
NOTE: If you need maximum defrosting: select DEFROST and FRESH AIR, set the blower speed selector to high, adjust the temperature selector to the hot end, turn on 'WC" switch, and adjust the side outlets so the air blows on the side windows.