SUZUKI JIMNY 2022 Owners Manual

Under the following situations, the function of the dual sensor stops temporarily. When the situations are improved, the temporary stop of the function will be canceled. When the visibility of the dual sensor is poor. When the temperature of the body of dual sensor is high. When the systems related to the dual sensor brake support stops temporarily. When the battery has a voltage abnor­mality.
For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake support (if equipped)" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
Lane departure warning OFF indica­tor light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
In the following situations, this light will come on and the lane departure warning and the vehicle swaying warning will stop function­ing when the ignition switch is turned "ON". When the lane departure warning OFF switch is pushed to turn off the lane departure warning. When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to turn off the ESP® systems (other than ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light will also come on.
For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake support (if equipped)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
BEFORE DRIVING
Automatic headlight leveling
system warning light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. If this light comes on, there is a problem with the automatic headlight leveling sys­tem. Bring the vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer to have the problem corrected.
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LED headlight warning light
(if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
If this light comes on, there is a problem with the LED headlight. Park the vehicle in a safe place and consult a SUZUKI dealer to have the problem corrected.
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High beam assist warning light
(orange) (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on by orange briefly so you can check that the light is working.
For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake support (if equipped)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
In the following situations, this light will come on by orange 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.
If the dual sensor brake support indicator light, lane departure warning indicator light and high beam assist warning light stay on after restarting the engine, there may be a failure of the dual sensor. Ask a SUZUKI dealer to have the dual sen­sor inspected.
Under the following situations, the function of the dual sensor stops temporarily. When the situations are improved, the temporary stop of the function will be canceled. • When the visibility of the dual sensor is poor. When the temperature of the body of dual sensor is high. When the systems related to the dual sensor brake support stops temporarily. When the battery has a voltage abnor­
mality.
NOTE: If the function of the dual sensor stops temporarily, high beam assist also stops
temporarily.

High beam assist indicator light
(green) (if equipped)
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When the high beam assist is working, this light comes on by green.
For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake support (if equipped)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
Turn signal indicators
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When you turn on the left or right turn sig­nals, the corresponding green arrow on the instrument cluster will flash along with the respective turn signal lights. When you turn on the hazard warning switch, both arrows will flash along with all of the turn signal lights.
Main beam (high beam) indicator
light
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This indicator comes on when headlight main beams (high beams) are turned on.
BEFORE DRIVING
Illumination indicator light
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This indicator light comes on while the position lights, tail light and/or the head­lights are on.
Front fog light indicator light
(if equipped)
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The front fog light indicator light comes on when the front fog light operates.
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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

Master warning indicator light
(if equipped)
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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
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· 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)
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When the cruise control system is acti­vated, this light comes on.
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"SET" indicator light (if equipped)
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When a cruising speed of the cruise con­trol is set, this light comes on.
Theft deterrent light (if equipped) /
Theft deterrent alarm system (if equipped)
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For details about the theft deterrent light system (if equipped) or the theft deterrent alarm system (if equipped), refer to "Theft deterrent light (if equipped)" or "Theft deterrent alarm system" in this section.
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Lighting control lever
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A WARNING
To avoid possible injury, do not oper­ate controls by reaching through the steering wheel.

Automatic light operation
(if equipped)
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BEFORE DRIVING
Your vehicle's lighting system is controlled by two main systems: the lighting switch and the auto-on headlight system (when the lighting switch is in "AUTO" position). The two systems work together to operate your lights as shown in the following chart:
ON: Lights ON LIGHT: When it is light around the light sensor (5). DARK: When it is dark around the light sensor (5).
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Position lights, --(1) OFF Tail lights
Headlights --
Position lights, --(2)AUTO Tail lights
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Position lights, ON ON (3) :Otlc Tail lights
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Headlights ON ON
Ignition switch in the "ON" position
LIGHT DARK
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BEFORE DRIVING
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob on the end of the lever. There are four positions:
OFF (1) All lights are off.
AUTO (2) This function works when the ignition switch is turned "ON". The headlights and position lights are turned on and off auto­matically according to the amount of out­side light detected by the sensor. They go out automatically when you turn the igni­tion switch to "ACC" or "LOCK" position.
The light sensor (5) for sensing the amount of outside light is installed on the passen­ger's seat side instrument panel.
When headlights are turned on and the lighting control lever is in "AUTO" position, you can use the high beam assist (if equipped). For details, refer to "High beam assist" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
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A CAUTION
If the light sensor area of the wind­shield is covered with mud, ice1 or other similar substances, the head­lights and position lights may be turned on even when it is still light outside.
NOTE: Avoid covering the light sensor area of the windshield with a sticker. The sticker may impair the performance of the sen­sor and make the system unable to con­trol operation of the lights correctly. If you turned the ignition switch to "ON" position and "AUTO" position remains selected, the headlights and position lights come on automatically as it gets dark outside, even with the engine not running. Leaving the lights lit for a long time may lead to a completely dis­charged battery.
oOO~ (3) Front position lights, tail lights, license plate lights and instrument lights are on, but headlights are off.
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With the headlights on, push the lever for­ward to switch to the high beams (main beams) or pull the lever toward you to switch to the low beams. When the high beams (main beams) are on, a light on the instrument cluster will come on. To momentarily activate the high beams (main beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever slightly toward you and release it when you have completed the signal.

Auto-on headlight system
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The auto-on headlight system automati­cally _turns on all lights that are operated by the lighting control lever on the steering column, when the following three condi­tions are all met.
Conditions for auto-on headlight system operation: 1) It is dark around the light sensor (5). 2) The lighting control lever is in "AUTO"
position. 3) The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi-tion.
This. system is activated by a signal from the light sensor (5) on the passenger side of instrument panel. Do not cover the sen­sor (5). Otherwise, the system will not work
correctly.
A WARNING
It takes about 5 seconds for the light sensor to react to a change in light­ing conditions. To help avoid an acci­dent due to reduced visibility, turn on your headlights before driving into a tunnel, parking structure, etc.
NOTE: The light sensor reacts even to infrared rays, so it may operate incorrectly when there are strong infrared rays.
BEFORE DRIVING
Light reminder buzzer
The interior buzzer continuously beeps if you open the driver's door without turning off the headlights and position lights. This function is triggered under the following condition: The headlights and/or position lights are on even after the ignition switch is turned
off.
The buzzer stops sounding when you turn off the headlights and position lights.
NOTE: A message is indicated on the information display in the instrument cluster while the buzzer is sounding.
Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys­
tem
Whe_n th_e engine is started, the daytime running lights are turned on by this system.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation 1) The engine is running. 2) Headlights and front fog light (if equipped) are off.
NOTE: Brightness of the daytime running lights is different from the brightness of the position lights, but it is not a malfunction.
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Guide me light (if equipped)
Guide me light has two functions of "To home" and "To car" for improving your visi­bility in the dark.
"To home" function Even after you leave the car, the ground will be illuminated for a short while with this function. You can turn on the front position lights and the headlights in the low beam setting for about 1 O seconds after the igni­tion switch is turned "LOCK".
To set the function: 1) Turn the lighting switch to "AUTO" posi­tion. 2) Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" posi­tion. 3) Pull the lighting control lever toward you once and open the driver's side door within 60 seconds. Or pull the lighting control lever toward you once while the driver's side door is open.
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To cancel the function: Perform any of the following operations. · If your vehicle is equipped with the key­less entry system (if equipped), it is nec­essary to insert the ignition key in the ignition switch. Pull the lighting control lever toward you once. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position. Turn the lighting switch to any other position than "AUTO" position.
NOTE: When the "To home" is functioning, the front fog lights (if equipped), rear fog light and the headlights (high beam) are not turned on. Lighting time of the "To home" function can be changed on the information dis­play. Refer to "Information display" in this section.
"To car" function Before you get in the vehicle, the ground will be illuminated for a short while to easily lead the driver to the vehicle. If "UNLOCK" button of the keyless entry system trans­mitter (if equipped) is pressed while the lighting switch is positioned in "AUTO", the front position lights and the headlights in the low beam are turned on for 1 O sec­onds. This function will operate only when it is dark outside the vehicle.
To cancel the function: Perform any of the following operations. If your vehicle is equipped with the key­less entry system (if equipped), it is nec­essary to insert the ignition key in the ignition switch. Lock the doors by using the keyless entry system transmitter, or the key in the driver's door lock. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position. Turn the lighting switch to any other position than "AUTO" position.
NOTE: When the ''To car'' is functioning, the front fog lights (if equipped), rear fog fight and the headlights (high beam) are not turned on. Lighting time of the "To car'' function can be changed on the information display. Refer to "Information display" in this sec­tion.