parking brake SUZUKI JIMNY 2022 Owner's Manual

A WARNING
(Continued) After you release your foot from the brake pedal, accelerate the vehicle to move up immediately. If you release your foot from the brake pedal over 2 seconds, the hill hold control system will be canceled. If so, the vehicle may roll downward, which can result in an accident depending on the degree of slope. And, the engine may stall and the power assist for the steering and brakes will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual which can result in an accident or vehicle damage. If you drive on the steep slope, the gravel, the sclnow-covered road, or the muddy r I'd and the hill hold control system is activated, there may be a possibility that the wheels will be locked and then the vehicle may lose the control.
The hill hold control system activates for a maximum of about 2 seconds if your foot is moved from the brake pedal when the fol­lowing conditions are all met.
1) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear or reverse gear. 2) The parking brake is released. 3) The vehicle is on an upward incline.
NOTE: When the hill hold control system is acti­vated, the following conditions may be found, but this is not a malfunction. You may hear a sound from the engine room. As brake pedal becomes heavy, it may be difficult for you to depress it.
ESP
HILL HOLD DISABLE
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If the message shown in the above illustra­tion appears on the information display, master warning indicator light blinks and the interior buzzer beeps, there may be a problem with the hill descent control sys­tem and the hill hold control system. Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: The hill hold control system will not acti­vate while this message is displayed.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
How to turn off Hill hold control system When driving on a steep slope, or a slip­pery road (icy, snow-covered, muddy, etc), it is possible to deactivate the hill hold con­trol system.
To deactivate the hill hold control system: 1) Make sure that the gear shift lever is in "N" (Neutral) position for manual trans­mission vehicles and automatic trans­mission vehicles. 2) Shift the transfer lever from 4-wheel high range position ("4H") to 4-wheel low range position ("4L").
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3) When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed and held to turn off the ESP® system (other than ABS), the ESP® OFF indi­cator light comes on for the vehicles with Instrument cluster (Type A) or the message is shown on the display for the vehicles with instrument cluster (Type B) and the hill hold control sys­tem is deactivated.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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.A. WARNING
Take extreme care when working on· your vehicle to prevent accidental injury. Carefully observe the follow­ing precautions: • To prevent damage or unintended activation of the airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, check that the lead-acid battery is discon­nected and the ignition switch has been in "LOCK" position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your SUZUKI vehicle. Do not touch airbag system components, seat belt pre­tensioner system components or wires. The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the cou­plers are yellow for easy identifica­tion. Do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas. (Continued)
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.A. WARNING
(Continued) When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing, tools, and other objects away from the fan and drive belt. Even though the fan may not be moving, it can automatically turn on without warning . • When it is necessary to perform service work with the engine run~ ning, check that the parking brake is set fully and the transmission is in Neutral (for manual transmission vehicles) or Park (for automatic transmission vehicles). Do not touch ignition wires or other ignition system parts when starting the engine or when the engine is running, or you could receive an electric shock. • Be careful not to touch a hot engine, exhaust manifold and pipes, muffler, radiator and water hoses. Do not allow smoking, sparks, or flames around fuel or the battery. Flammable fumes are present. Do not get under your vehicle if it is supported only with the portable jack provided in your vehicle. • Be careful not to cause accidental short circuits between the positive and negative battery terminals. (Continued)
.A. WARNING
(Continued) Keep used oil, coolant, and other fluids away from children and pets. Dispose of used fluids properly; never pour them on the ground, into sewers, etc.

Gear oil level check
Manual transmission
(2)
(1) Oil filler and level plug (2) Oil drain plug
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Transfer
4)
(3) Oil filter and level plug (4) Oil drain plug
Front/rear differential
(5) Oil filter and level plug (6) Oil drain plug
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
To check the gear oil level, use the fol­lowing procedure:
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with the parking brake applied. Then, stop the engine. 2) Remove the oil filler and level plug.
For the manual transmission;
3) If gear oil fiows from the plug hole, the oil level is correct. Reinstall the plug. If gear oil does not fiow from the plug hole, add oil through the filler plug hole until oil fiows a little from the plug hole.
78Rs0100, For the transfer and front/rear differential;
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3) Check the inside of the hole with your finger. If the oil level comes up to the bottom of the plug hole, the oil level is correct. If so, reinstall the plug. 4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil through the oil filler and level plug hole until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole, and then reinstall the plug.
Tightening torque for oil filler and level plug
Manual transmission (1 )(2): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 16.6 lb-ft)
Transfer (3)(4): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 16.6 lb-ft)
Front/rear differential (5)(6): (5)50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36.2 lb-ft) (6)55 Nm (5.6 kg-m, 40.5 lb-ft)
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NOTE: SUZUKI highly recommends the use of ECSTAR brend brake fluid. ECSTAR has been specially formulated for your SUZUKI product and contributes to the desired vehicle performance and ideal driving experience.
A WARNING
Failure to follow the guidelines below can result in personal injury or seri­ous damage to the brake system. . If the brake fluid in the reservoir drops below a certain level, the brake warning light on the instru­ment cluster will come on (the engine must be running with the parking brake fully dise~gaged). Should the light come on, 1mmed1-ately ask a SUZUKI dealer to inspect the brake system. A rapid fluid loss indicates leakage in the brake system which should be inspected by a SUZUKI dealer immediately. Do not use any fluid other than DOT3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid. Do not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has been stored in old or open con­tainers. It is essential that foreign particles and other liquids are kept out of the brake fluid reservoir.
A CAUTION
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces. Be careful when refilling the reservoir.
A WARNING
Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal­lowed, and harmful if it comes in con­tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact a poison control center or a physician. If brake fluid gets in eye~, flush eyes with water and seek medi­cal attention. Wash thoroughly after handling. Solution can be poisonous to animals. Keep out of reach of chil­dren and animals.
NOTE: • The fluid /eve/ can be expected to gredu­ally fall as the brake pad and/or shoe wear. Brake fluid absorbs water over time and brake fluid with high water content may cause vapor lock or breke system mal­function. Replace your breke fluid in accordance with the maintenance schedule m your Owner's Manual.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Brake pedal
Check brake pedal stroke. If the stroke is so large, have the brake system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer. If you doubt th_e brake pedal is at its normal height, check 1t as fol­lows:
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Minimum distance between brake pedal and floor carpet "a"
LHD 101 mm (4.0 in)
RHD 89 mm (3.5 in)
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
With the engine running, measure the dis­tance between the brake pedal and floor carpet when the pedal is depressed with approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force. The minimum distance required is as specified. Since your vehicle's brake system is self­adjusting, there is no need for pedal adjustment. If the pedal to floor carpet distance as measured above is less than the minimum distance required, have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: • When measuring the distance between the brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to include the floor mat or rubber on the floor carpet in your measurement. Measure the distance at the brake pedal's side facing toward the passen­ger's door.
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A WARNING
If you experience any of the following problems with your vehicle's brake system, have the vehicle inspected immediately by a SUZUKI dealer. Poor braking performance Uneven braking (brakes not work­ing uniformly on all wheels.) Excessive pedal travel Brake dragging Excessive noise
Parking brake
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Ratchet tooth specification 11b": 4th-9th Lever pull force (1 ): 200 N (20 kg, 45 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper adjust­ment by counting the number of clicks made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull up on the parking brake lever to the point of full engagement. The parking brake lever should stop between the speci­fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels should be securely locked. If the parking brake is not properly adjusted or the brakes drag is suspected even after the lever has been fully released, have the parking brake inspected and/or adjusted by a SUZUKI dealer.

EMERGENCY SERVICE
Tyre changing tool
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(3) (1) (2)
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(1) Jack (2) Jack handle (3) Wheel wrench
The tyre changing tools are stowed in the luggage compartment. Refer to "LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT" in "ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS" section.
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Jacking instructions
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1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground. 2) Set the parking brake firmly and shift into "P" (Park) if your vehicle has an automatic transmission, or shift int6 "R" (Reverse) if your vehicle has a manual transmission.
A WARNING
Shift into "P" (Park) for an automatic transmission, or into "R" (Reverse) for a manual transmission vehicle when you jack up the vehicle. • Never jack up the vehicle with the transmission in 11N" (Neutral). Oth­erwise, unstable jack may cause an accident.
3) Turn on the hazard warning switch if your vehicle is near traffic. 4) Block the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the wheel being lifted. 5) Place the spare wheel near the wheel being lifted as shown in the illustration in case that the jack is slipped.

EMERGENCY SERVICE
A. WARNING
Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten them to the specified torque as soon as possible after changing wheels. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts may come loose or fall off, which can result in an accident. If you do not have a torque wrench, have the wheel nut torque checked by a SUZUKI dealer.
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Jump-starting instructions
A. WARNING
Never attempt to jump-start your vehicle if the lead-acid battery appears to be frozen. Batteries in this condition may explode. When making jump lead connec­tions, check that your hands and the jump leads remain clear from pulleys, belts or fans. Lead-acid batteries produce flam­mable hydrogen gas. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may occur. Never smoke when working near the bat­tery. If the booster battery you use for jump-starting is installed in another vehicle, check that the two vehicles are not touching each other. If your lead-acid battery discharges repeatedly, for no apparent reason, have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer. • To avoid harm to yourself or dam­age to your vehicle or battery, fol­low the jump-starting instructions below. If you are in doubt, call for qualified road service.
NOTICE
Your vehicle should not be started by pushing or towing. This starting method could result in permanent damage to the catalytic converter. Use jump leads to start a vehicle with a weak or flat battery.
1) Use only a 12-volt lead-acid battery to jump-start your vehicle. Position the good 12-volt lead-acid battery close to your vehicle so that the jump leads will reach both batteries. When using a bat­tery installed on another vehicle, check that two vehicles do not touch each other. Set the parking brakes fully on both vehicles. 2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except those necessary for safety reasons (for example, headlights or hazard lights).

INDEX
Listening to a CD ................................................................. 5-48
Listening to an iPod ............................................................ 5-58
Listening to an MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................................. 5-51
Listening to files stored in a USB device .......................... 5-55
Listening to the radio ................................................. 5-41, 5-43
Low engine coolant temperature light (blue color) .......... 2-48
Low fuel warning light ......................................................... 2-47
Low tyre pressure warning light ............................... 2-39, 3-64
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Main beam (high beam) indicator light .............................. 2-52
Maintenance recommended under severe
driving conditions .............................................................. 10-25
Maintenance recommended under severe
driving conditions (except for EU countries and Israel) .... 6-8
Maintenance recommended under severe
driving conditions (for EU countries and Israel) .............. 6-18
Maintenance schedule .......................................................... 6-2
Malfunction indicator light .................................................. 2-45
Manual heating and air conditioning system .................... 5-17
Manual transmission ............................................................. 3-8
Master warning indicator light ............................................ 2-54
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-13
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Odometer ..................................................................... 2-20, 2-32
Oil change reminder light ................................................... 2-53
Oil filter replacement ........................................................•.. 6-27
Oil level check ...................................................................... 6-24
Oil pressure light ...................................•.................•........... 2-44
Open door warning light ..................................................... 2-47
Outside rearview mirrors ..........................•......................... 2-13
Outside rearview mirrors folding switch ........................... 2-14
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Parking brake ....................................................................... 6-35
Parking brake lever ................................................................ 3-5
Pedal ........•............................................................................... 3-6
Periodic maintenance schedule
(except for EU countries and lsrael) ..................................... 6-3
Periodic maintenance schedule
(for EU countries and Israel) ............................................... 6-13
Pinching prevention function ............................................. 2-12
Power-assisted brakes ........................................................ 3-53
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Radio antenna ...................................................................... 5-30
Raising vehicle with garage jack .......................................... 7-3
RDS (Radio Data System) .................................................... 5-45
Rear combination light ........................................................ 6-51
Rear differential oil.. ............................................................. 6-31
Rear fog light indicator light ............................................... 2-53
Rear fog light switch ............................................................ 2-60
Rear passenger's seat belt reminder light... ...................... 2-45
Rear seats ............................................................................... 1-5
Rear window wiper/washer switch ..................................... 2-69
Refill with oil and oil leakage check ................................... 6-28
Refilling ................................................................................. 6-25
Remote audio controls ........................................................ 5-74
Replacing tyres and/or wheels ........................................... 3-71
Running-in .............................................................................• 4-8
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Seat adjustment ..................................................................... 1-2
Seat belt inspection ............................................................. 1-17
Seat belt pretensioner system ............................................ 1-33
Seat belt reminder ................................................................ 1-15