diff SUZUKI JIMNY 2021 Owner's Guide

Narrower Body Width and Track Your vehicle is narrower than the average passenger car so that it can pass through tight spaces. Without the essential charac­teristics described above: higher ground clearance, shorter wheelbase, and nar­rower body width and track -your vehicle could not provide you with excellent off­road driving performance. However, it is also true that on-road driving, handling, and steering will be different from what drivers experience with a conventional passenger car.
On-Paved Road Driving
The data of accidents show that most roll­over accidents for multi-purpose vehicles are caused when a driver loses control of the vehicle and leaves the paved portion of the roadway striking a ditch, curb or other off-road object that causes the vehicle to overturn. The following driving practices may reduce the risk of rollover.
Vehicle Slides Off-Road
You can reduce the risk of this kind of roll­over accident by always keeping the vehi­cle under control. Typically, drivers lose control of vehicles, often resulting in roll­over accidents, when the driver is impaired because of alcohol or other drugs, falls asleep at the wheel or is otherwise inatten­tive, or is driving too fast for the road con­
ditions.
DRIVING TIPS
Rollovers On the Roadway
If, for any reason, your vehicle slides side­ways or spins out of control at highway speeds, while on the paved portion of the roadway, the risk of rollover is greatly increased. This condition can be created when two or more wheels drop off onto the shoulder and you steer sharply in an attempt to reenter the roadway. To reduce the risk of rollover in these circumstances, if conditions permit, you should hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down before pulling back into the travel lanes with controlled steering movements.
All Types of Rollover Accidents
· As with many kinds of automobile acci­dents, rollovers can be greatly reduced by doing what all prudent drivers should do, i.e., don't drink and drive, don't drive when tired and don't do anything behind the wheel that could cause a loss of attention to the driving task. Additional guidelines are set out below for your on-road driving.
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DRIVING TIPS
Know Your Vehicle
Take time to familiarize yourself with the unique handling characteristics of your vehicle by first driving around in an area away from traffic. Practice turning the vehi­cle at a variety of speeds and in different directions. Get a feel for the greater steer­ing response that your vehicle has over a conventional car.
Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times
The driver and all passengers should be properly restrained at all times, using the seat belts provided. Refer to the "SEAT BELTS" section for instructions on proper use of the seat belts.
Don't Make Sharp Turns
As mentioned before, small multipurpose vehicles have specific design characteris­tics that allow them to perform in a wide variety of applications. These characteris­tics also change the cornering behavior relative to conventional passenger cars. Remember, small multipurpose vehicles have more responsive steering and a higher center of gravity than conventional passenger cars. If at all possible, avoid making sharp turns in your vehicle.
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Slow Down on Curves
Learn to approach curves cautiously and at a conservative speed. Do not attempt to take curves at the same speeds that you would in a vehicle with a lower center of gravity. Just as you would not drive a sports car on a trail, you should not attempt to drive your vehicle around curves like a sports car.
Slow Down and Use Caution on
Slippery Roads
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Under wet road conditions you should drive at a lower speed than on dry roads due to possible slippage of tyres during braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov­ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt braking, or sharp steering movements. Use 4-wheel drive high range (4H) for bet­ter traction.

DRIVING TIPS
Snow chains
Snow 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 tyres. Also check that there is enough clearance between the fenders and the chains as installed on the tyres. Install the chains on the rear tyres tightly, according to the chain manufacturer's instructions. Retighten the chains after driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces­sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
NOTICE
If you hear the chains hitting against the vehicle body while driving, stop and tighten them.
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Do not drive in the field covered
with grown grass
If you drive in the field covered with grass, it may cause accident or vehicle damage by getting caught in grown grass.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transfer shift lever into the "4L"
position. 2) Shift the transmission back and forth between a forward range (or first gear for manual transmission) 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 spin to a min­imum. Remove your foot from the accelerator while shifting. Do not race the engine. Excessive wheel spin will cause the tyres to dig deeper, making it more difficult to free the vehicle. 3) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few minutes of rocking, get another vehicle to pull you out.
A WARNING
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
• Release the accelerator pedal when operating the gearshift lever or the transfer lever. Operating the gear­shift lever or the transfer lever with the engine racing can damage the gears and the free axle mechanism. • Do not continue rocking the vehicle for more than a few minutes. Pro­longed rocking can cause engine overheating, transmission, trans­fer case, axles, propeller shaft or differential damage, or tyre dam­age.

A WARNING
In addition to following the driving tips in this section, it is important to observe the following precautions. • Check that your tyres are in good condition and always maintain the specified tyre pressure. Refer to "Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for details. (Continued)
A WARNING
(Continued) Do not use tyres other than those specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif­ferent sizes or types of tyres on the front and rear wheels. For informa­tion regarding the specified tyres, refer to the tyre information label located on the driver's door lock pillar. Never use oversized tyres or spe~ cial shock absorbers and springs to raise uack up) your vehicle. This will change the handling character­istics. Oversized tyres may also rub against the fender over bumps, causing vehicle damage, drive train damage or tyre failure. After driving through water, test the brakes while driving at a slow speed to see if they have main­tained their normal effectiveness. If the brakes are less effective than normal, dry them by repeatedly applying the brakes while driving slowly until the brakes have regained their normal effective­ness.
DRIVING TIPS
When encountering a flooded area
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Avoid driving in a flooded area or a deep puddle. If driving in a flooded area is unavoidable, go slowly in the lowest gear. In case that you have driven in a flooded area, stop the vehicle in a safe place while checking the brake effectiveness. Then, ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work­shop to check the following inspection items. Function of brake Function of electrical components Changes of oil level and quality for engine, transmission and differential. In case that the oil is turbid whitely, water has been mixed in the oil and an oil change is required. Lubricant condition of the bearings, sus­pension joints, etc.
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DRIVING TIPS
NOTICE
Avoid driving in a flooded area or a deep puddle. It may cause an engine stall, short in electrical components, engine and transmission damages, etc.
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Do not drive through deep or rush­
ing water
Driving in deep or rushing water can be hazardous. You could lose control of the vehicle and the occupants could drown. Also, your vehicle could be seriously dam­aged. To avoid these risks, observe the following instructions and precautions. Do not drive through deep or rushing water. Deep or rushing water, such as fast-moving streams or fioodwaters, could carry your vehicle away from your intended path. The water is too deep if it covers your wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust tailpipe. Know the depth of the water before you attempt to drive through it.
If the vehicle goes across the river unavoidably, follow the instructions below before going across the river. 1) Confirm the depth of the river and the terrain. 2) Select the place which is less than 30cm (11.8 inch) in depth of water. Go across the river to a right angle for the river or lower part of the river 3) Drive slowly at less than 5 km/h (3.1 mph) not to raise the wave and go across the river immediately to avoid operating the gearshift lever.
If the vehicle goes across the river that is more than 30 cm (11.8 inch) in depth of water unavoidably, stop the vehicle in a safe place while checking the brake effec­tiveness. Then, ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop to check the following
inspection items. Function of brake Function of electrical components Changes of oil level and quality for engine, transmission and differential. In case that the oil is turbid whitely, water has been mixed in the oil and an oil change is required. Lubricant condition of the bearings, sus­pension joints, etc. If water blocks the tailpipe, the engine may not start or run. If the water is deep enough to get drawn into the engine intake system, the engine will be badly damaged. Submerged brakes will have poor brak­ing performance. Drive slowly and care­fully. Driving slowly will also help avoid water splashing onto the ignition system, which could cause the engine to stall. Even when driving through shallow or still waters, drive carefully since the water may be hiding ground hazards such as holes, ditches, or bumps.

A WARNING
In addition to following the driving tips in this section, it is important to observe the following precautions for on-road and off-road driving. Driver and passengers should wear seat belts at all times. Do not let anyone else drive your vehicle unless they are also aware of the vehicle characteristics and handling differences described in this section. Avoid loaning your vehicle to any• one unless you accompany them. Make sure your tyres are in good condition and always maintain the specified tyre pressure. Refer to "Tyres" in the "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for details. Do not use tyres other than those specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif• ferent sizes or types of tyres on the front and rear wheels. For informa• lion regarding the specified tyres, refer to the "SPECIFICATIONS" section. Never use oversized tyres or spe­cial shock absorbers and springs to raise uack up) your vehicle. This will raise the center of gravity of the vehicle and change its handling characteristics. (Continued)
A WARNING
(Continued) After driving through water, mud, or sandy ground, test the brakes while driving at a slow speed to see if they have maintained their nor• mal effectiveness. If the brakes are less effective than normal, dry them by repeatedly applying the brakes while driving slowly until the brakes have regained their nor• mal effectiveness. After extended operation in mud, sand, or water, have the brakes, bearings and joint parts etc. inspected by a SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
DRIVING TIPS
Running-in
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 the engine. Warm ii 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 !rans• mission 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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Improving fuel economy
The following instructions will help you improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling If you park your vehicle for more than one minute, 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 F~st 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 stop­ping. Try to maintain a moderate, steady speed whenever possible. Slowing down and then accelerating again uses more fuel.
Keep a steady cruising speed Drive at a constant speed that road and traffic conditions will permit.
Keep the air cleaner clean
EXAMPLE
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If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there will be greater intake resistance, resulting m decreased power output and increased fuel consumption.
Keep weight to a minimum The heavier the load is, the more fuel the vehicle consumes. Unload any unneces­sary luggage or cargo.
Keep tyre pressures correct Under-infiation of the tyres can waste fuel due to increased rolling resistance of the tyres. Keep your tyres infiated to the cor­rect pressure shown in the label on driver's door lock pillar.
DRIVING TIPS
Highway driving
When driving at highway speeds, pay attention to the following: • Stopping distance progressively increases with vehicle speed. Apply the brakes far enough ahead of the stopping prnnt to allow for the extra stopping dis­tance. On rainy days, hydroplaning can occur. Hydroplaning is the loss of direct contact between the road surface and the vehi­cle's tyres due to a water film forming between them. Steering or braking the vehicle during hydroplaning can be very difficult, and loss of control can occur. Keep speed down when the road sur­face is wet. At high speeds, the vehicle may be affected by side winds. Therefore, reduce speed and be prepared for unex­pected buffeting, which can occur at the exits of tunnels, when passing by a cut of a hill, or when being overtaken by large vehicles, etc.
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Stop using this unit and a Bluetooth®
ready device whenever requested.
This unit shares the communication fre­
quency with other private or public wireless
communication equipment such as a wire­
less LAN and other wireless communica­
tion radios.
You should stop using this unit whenever
you are notified that your unit disturbs
other wireless communication immediately.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
NOTE:
These limits are designed to provide rea­
sonable protection against harmful interfer­
ence in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radi­
ate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interfer­
ence to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interfer­
ence to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equip­
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving anten­
na.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
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Recording MP3/WMA/AAC files on a CD media It is recommended not to write both CO­DA files and MP3/WMA/MC files on a
disc. If both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA/MC files are on the same disc, tracks may not be played in the correct order or some tracks may not be played at all. When storing both MP3 data and WMA data on the same disc, sort and place them in different folders. Do not write files other than MP3/WMA/ MC files and unnecessary folders on a
disc. MP3/WMA/MC files should be named to meet the standards and the file sys­tem specifications as shown below. The file extension ".mp3", ".wma" or ".m4a" should be assigned to files based on their format independently. You may encounter a trouble in playing MP3/WMA/MC files or displaying infor­mation of MP3/WMA/MC files depend­ing on the writing software or CD recorder in use. This unit does not have a playlist func­tion. It is recommended to write discs in Disc­at-Once mode even though Multi-ses­sion mode is supported. These modes are the methods for writing audio data in CD.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Compression formats MP3 Bit rate: MPEG1 Audio Layer Ill: 32 k -320 kbps MPEG2 Audio Layer Ill: 8 k -160 kbps MPEG2.5 Audio Layer Ill: 8 k -160 kbps Sampling frequency: MPEG1 Audio Layer Ill: 32 k/44.1 k/ 48 kHz MPEG2 Audio Layer Ill: 16 k/22.05 k/ 24 kHz MPEG2.5 Audio Layer Ill: 8 k/11.025 k/ 12 kHz
WMA (Ver. 7, Ver. 8, Ver. 9*) • Bit rate: CBR 32 k -320 kbps • Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz * WMA 9 Professional/LossLessNoice are not supported.
MC* • Bit rate: ABR 16 k -320 kbps • Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz * Apple Lossless is not supported.
Supported file systems ISO 9660 Level 1 /Level 2, Joliet, Romeo
Maximum number of files/folders Maximum number offiles: 512 Maximum number of files in a folder: 255 Maximum depth of tree structure: 8 Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.)
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Notes on USB device
Compatible USB devices USS mass storage class For details as to whether your USS memory/USS audio is compatible with USS mass storage class, please contact the USS memory/USS audio manufac­turer. USS .standard compatibility 1.1/2.0 full speed File system FAT12/16/32, VFAT Maximum current less than 1.0 A If devices such as USS hub, extension cable are connected to the audio sys­tem, it may not be recognized. In such case, connect the USS device directly to the audio system. Devices such as MP3 player/mobile phone/digital camera may not be recog­nized by the audio system for playing music.
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USB device connection When connecting a USS device, check that the connector is pushed all the way into the port. Do not leave the USS device for long periods of time inside the vehicle where the temperature can rise too high. Back up any important data beforehand. We cannot accept responsibility for any lost data. It is recommended not to connect a USS device that contains data files other than MP3/WMA/AAC format.
Recording MP3/WMA/AAC files on a USB device Playback or display may not be possible depending on the type of USS device in use or the condition of the recording. Depending on the connected USB mem­ory, the files may be played in different order from the stored one.
Compression formats MP3 Bit rate: MPEG1 Audio Layer Ill: 32 k -320 kbps MPEG2 Audio Layer Ill: 8 k-160 kbps MPEG2.5 Audio Layer Ill: 8 k-160 kbps Sampling frequency: MPEG1 Audio Layer Ill: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz MPEG2 Audio Layer Ill: 16 k/22.05 k/24 kHz MPEG2.5 Audio Layer Ill: 8 k/11.025 k/12 kHz
WMA (Ver. 7, Ver. 8, Ver. g•) • Bit rate: CBR 32 k -320 kbps • Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz • WMA 9 Professional/LossLessNoice are not supported.
Mc•
• Bit rate: ABR 16 k -320 kbps • Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz • Apple Lossless is not supported.
Maximum number of files/folders Maximum number of files: 2500 Maximum number of files in a folder: 255 Maximum depth of tree structure: 8 Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.)