Transfer SUZUKI JIMNY 2021 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.

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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78RB01007

BEFORE DRIVING
Vehicle with ESP® system
Warning and indicator Master warning Sound Cause and remedy message indicator light
Blinks Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with ESP® system.
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' I buzzer) Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI
'A' dealer. --I '
78RB02053
Hill hold control system / Blinks Beep (one time from interior There may be a problem with hill hold control
Hill descent control system ' I buzzer) system or hill descent control system.
'A' Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI --
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I ' dealer.
78RB02054
Hill hold control system Blinks Beep (one time from interior When the transfer lever is in "4L" position and
' I buzzer) ESP® OFF switch is pushed and turned off the
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-:A:-ESP® systems, the hill hold control system is deactivated and this message appears. This is I ' not a malfunction and check that the hill hold control system is deactivated.
78RB02054
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BEFORE DRIVING
ESP® OFF indicator light
57L30045
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefiy so you can check that the light is working.
When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to turn off the ESP® systems (other than ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light comes on and stays on.
For details of the ESP® systems, refer to "Electronic stability program (ESP®)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
NOTE: If the vehicle speed is greater than approximately 30 km/h (19 mph}, the ESF'® systems (other than ABS) will be activated automatically and the light will go out. When the transfer lever is in "4L" (4-wheel drive low range) position, the ES?® system (other than ABS) will be canceled automatically. The light will come on and stay on.
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Hill hold control OFF indicator light
(@)
OFF
78RB02086
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. This light comes on when the hill hold con­trol system is deactivated.
For details of the hill hold control system, refer to "Hill hold control system" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
Hill descent control indicator light
79K050
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefiy so you can check that the light is working. When you push the hill descent control switch and the hill descent control operating conditions are fulfilled, the hill descent control indica­tor comes on. If the hill descent control indicator blinks, the hill descent control will not be activated.
For details of the hill descent control sys­tem, refer to "Hill descent control system" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.

Master warning indicator light
(if equipped)
68PM00278
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefiy so you can check that the light is working.
When the information display shows warn­ing and indicator messages, this indicator light may also blink.
For details, refer to "Information display" in this section.
4WD indicator light
78RB02078
· This indicator light comes on when the transfer gear and the air locking hubs are switched to 4-wheel drive condition ("4H" or "4L").
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this 4WD indicator light will come on for a while and then this light will turned on or off according to the drive condition.
If 4WD indicator light continues to blink, there may be a malfunction of the system. If so, have the system inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
When you shift the transfer lever from "2H" position to "4H" position at a speed of 100 km/h (60 mph) or more, this indicator light blinks.
When you shift transfer lever again while changing the drive condition, this indicator blinks.
BEFORE DRIVING
NOTE: When the drive condition is 4-wheel drive condition and the engine is not running with the ignition switch turned "ON", this 4WD indicator light will come on for a while and then blink. In this situation, when you start the engine and this indicator light comes on, the system does not indicate a malfunction.
Cruise indicator light (if equipped)
81P40090
When the cruise control system is acti­vated, this light comes on.
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BEFORE DRIVING
The headlight pattern must be adjusted to avoid dazzling oncoming motorists and can be set for right or left hand traffic.
LED headlights {if equipped) You do not need to adjust the light pattern.
Halogen headlights {if equipped) The light pattern may not be as good. You should readjust the light pattern by masking the headlight lens.
Left hand drive vehicle To readjust the light pattern by masking the headlight lens; 1) Copy the A and B templates as shown in the illustrations. 2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive waterproof material and cut it out. 3) Position the self-adhesive templates at the right distance from the center mark of the headlight lens. Refer to the dimensions in the following list:
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Right side headlight {A)
78RB02067
(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark
Left side headlight {B)
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78RB02068
(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark

Right hand drive vehicle To readjust the light pattern by masking the headlight lens; 1) Copy the C and D templates as shown in the illustrations. 2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive waterproof material and cut it out. 3) Position the self-adhesive templates at the left distance from the center mark of the headlight lens. Refer to the dimensions in the following list:
Right side headlight (C)
78RB02069
(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark
BEFORE DRIVING
Left side headlight (D)
(3)
78RB02070
(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark
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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
Starting off To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor and shift into 1 st gear. After releasing the parking brake, gradu­ally release the clutch. When you hear a change in the engine's sound, slowly press the accelerator while continuing to gradu­ally release the clutch.
Shifting All forward gears are synchronized and provide quiet and easy shifting. Always depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor before shifting gears. Keep the engine speed from rising into the red zone of the tachometer.
Downshifting maximum allowable speeds
Transfer lever in "2H" or "4H" position
Downshifting km/h (mph)
2nd to 1st 40 (25)
3rd to 2nd 75 (47)
4th to 3rd 105 (65)
5th to 4th 150 (93)*
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Transfer lever in "4L" position
Downshifting km/h (mph)
2ndto1st 20 (12)
3rd to 2nd 35 (22)
4th to 3rd 50 (31)
5th to 4th 75 (47)*
*NOTE: You may not accelerate to the maximum allowable speed because of the driving sit­uation and/or the vehicle condition.
NOTICE
Do not downshift to a lower gear at the speed faster than the maximum allowable speeds for the next lower speed) or severe damage to engine and transmission can result.
A WARNING
• Reduce your speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a long or steep hill. A lower gear will allow the engine to provide braking. Avoid riding the brakes or they may overheat, resulting in brake failure. When driving on slippery roads, slow down before downshifting. Excessive and/or sudden changes in engine speed may cause loss of traction, which could cause you to lose control.
NOTICE
Check that the vehicle is completely stationary before you shift into reverse.
NOTICE
To help avoid clutch damage, do not use the clutch pedal as a foot­rest while driving or use the clutch to keep the vehicle stationary on a slope. Depress the clutch fully when shifting. • When shifting or starting off, do not race the engine. Racing the engine can shorten engine life and cause negative effect to smooth shifting.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Right hand drive vehicle
(2)
78RB03006
The automatic transmission vehicles have an electrically operated parklock feature. If the vehicle's lead-acid battery is dis­charged, or there is some other electrical failure, the automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump starting may correct the condition. If not, follow the procedure described below. This procedure will permit shifting the transmission out of Park.
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1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 2) If the engine is running, stop the engine. 3) Make sure the key is in "ON" or "ACC" position. 4) With the release button (1) pushed, push the knob button (2) and shift the gearshift lever to the desired position.
This procedure is for emergency use only. If repeated use of this procedure is neces­sary, or the procedure does not work as described, take the vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer for repair.
Gearshift indicator
(if equipped)
52RM30410
In the following cases, the gearshift indica­tor is indicated in the information display when the ignition switch is in "ON" position. • When the gearshift lever is in a position other than "N" (Neutral). When the transfer lever is in "2H" or "4H" position. For vehicles equipped with the cruise control, when the system is not in use.