steering wheel SUZUKI MARUTI 2005 1.G Owners Manual

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BEFORE DRIVING
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behind the passenger’s side of the
dashboard. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are
molded into the air bag covers to identify
the location of the air bags.Frontal collision range
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Front air bags will not inflate
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Front air bags will probably not inflate
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Front air bags are designed to inflate only
in severe frontal collisions. They are not
designed to inflate in rear impacts, side
impacts, rollovers or minor frontal collisions,
since they would offer no protection in those
types of accidents. Remember, since an air
bag deploys only one time during an
accident, seat belts are needed to restrain
occupants from further movements during
the accident.
Therefore, an air bag is NOT a substitute
for seat belts. To maximize your protection,
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS. Be
aware that no system can prevent all pos-
sible injuries that may occur in an accident.
inspected by a MARUTI SUZUKI authorized
dealer as soon as possible.Front Air Bags
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EXAMPLE
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EXAMPLEThe driver’s front air bag is located behind
the center pad of the steering wheel and
the front passenger’s front air bag is located

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BEFORE DRIVING
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The driver should not lean over the
steering wheel. The front passenger
should not rest his or her body
against the dashboard, or otherwise
get too close to the dashboard. In
these situations, the out-of-position
occupant would be too close to an
inflating air bag, and may suffer
severe injury.
Do not attach any objects to, or
place any objects over, the steering
wheel or dashboard. Do not place
any objects between the air bag and
the driver or front passenger. These
objects may interfere with air bag
operation or may be propelled by
the air bag in the event of a crash.
Either of these conditions may
cause severe injury.
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the vehicle. Sit fully back in your seat; sit
up straight; do not lean over the steering
wheel or dashboard. Front occupants should
not lean on or sleep against the door.
Please refer to the “Front Seat” section,
“Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems”
section in this section for details on proper
seat and seat belt adjustments.Note that even though your vehicle may be
moderately damaged in a collision, the col-
lision may not have been severe enough to
trigger the front air bags to inflate. If your
car sustains ANY front-end or side damage,
have the air bag system inspected by an
authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to
ensure it is in proper working order.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic
module which records information about the
air bag system. If the air bags deploy in a
crash, the module records information about
overall system status.
Servicing the air bag system
If the air bags inflate, have the air bags and
related components replaced by an autho-
rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as soon as
possible.
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and
the driver’s floor is submerged, the air bag
controller could be damaged. If it does, have
the air bag system inspected by the MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
Special procedures are required for servic-
ing or replacing an air bag. For that reason,
only an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer
should be allowed to service or replace your
air bags. Please remind anyone who
services your vehicle, that it has air bags.
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road condition
surrounding traffic condition
driving condition
vehicle condition
when the malfunction indicator light
comes on or blinksUnit indication of fuel consumption
(For “L/100km” or “km/L” setting)You can change the unit indication of fuel
consumption when selecting instantaneous
fuel consumption in the display.
You should operate the display before the
vehicle moves.
To change the unit indication in the display,
hold in the “MODE” knob (3) for more than
2 seconds.
Every time you hold in the “MODE” knob
(3) for more than 2 seconds, the unit
indication in the display will be changed
between the following two displays.
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NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–)
terminal to the battery, the information
display will be reinitialized. Readjust the
display. If you select driving range, the
display will be shown after driving for a
while.
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To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.Lighting Control LeverLighting Operation
EXAMPLE
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To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are three
positions:
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BEFORE DRIVING
4-40Driver only 0 0
Driver + 1 passenger 0 0
(in front seat)
Driver + 4 passengers,
no cargo 2 2
Driver + 4 passengers,
cargo added 3 3
Driver + full cargo 4 4Vehicle Load
Condition
Switch PositionPetrol Diesel
Turn Signal Control LeverTurn Signal OperationWith the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, move the lever up or down to activate
the right or left turn signals.
Normal turn signalEXAMPLE
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Lane change signalEXAMPLE
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Some times, such as when changing lanes,
the steering wheel is not turned far enough
to cancel the turn signal. For convenience,
you can flash the turn signal by moving the
lever part way and holding it there. The
lever will return to its normal position when
you release it.Hazard Warning Switch
Move the lever all the way upward or
downward to signal. When the turn is com-
pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever
will return to its normal position.
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Windshield Wiper and Washer
LeverWindshield Wipers
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EXAMPLE
Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-
vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-nal lights and both turn signal indicators will
flash simultaneously. To turn off the lights,
push the switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn other
traffic during emergency parking or when
your vehicle could otherwise become a
traffic hazard.
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the
lever down to one of the three operating
positions. In the “INT” position (if equipped),
the wipers operate intermittently. The “INT”
position is very convenient for driving in mist
or light rain. In the “LO” position, the wipers
operate at a steady low speed. In the “HI”
EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING
4-42Tilt Steering Lock Lever
(if equipped)
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EXAMPLE
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Never attempt to adjust the steering
wheel height while the vehicle is
moving or you could lose control of
the vehicle.
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HornPress the horn button of the steering wheel
to sound the horn. The horn will sound with
the ignition switch in any position.EXAMPLE
The lock lever is located under the steering
column. To adjust the steering wheel height:
1) Pull up the lock lever to unlock the
steering column.
2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
height and lock the steering column by
push down the lock lever.
3) Try moving the steering wheel up and
down to make sure it is securely locked
in position.

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To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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EXAMPLE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
5-3The ignition switch has the following four
positions:LOCKThis is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.
You must push in the key to turn it to the
“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and
prevents normal use of the steering wheel
after the key is removed.
To release the steering lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to one of the other
positions. If you have trouble turning the keyto unlock the steering, try turning the
steering wheel slightly to the right or left
while turning the key.
ACCAccessories such as the radio can operate,
but the engine is off.ONThis is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.STARTThis is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
Ignition key reminder (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you
to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition
switch when the driver’s door is opened.
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Never remove the ignition key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle even if a
short time. Also do not leave chil-
dren alone in a parked vehicle.
Unattended children could cause
accidental movement of the vehicle
or could tamper with power win-
dows. They also could suffer from
heat stroke in warm or hot weather.
These could result in severe injury
or even death.
NOTICE
Do not use the starter motor for
more than 15 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start, wait 15
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and ignition
systems or consult your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
Do not leave the ignition switch in
the “ON” position if the engine is
not running as the battery will dis-
charge.
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If water gets into the brake drums,
brake performance may become poor
and unpredictable.
After driving through water or wash-
ing the underside of the vehicle, 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.
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Even without reserve power in the
brake system, you can still stop the
vehicle by pressing the brake pedal
harder than normally required. How-
ever, the stopping distance may be
longer.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
5-9Braking
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EXAMPLE4) With pushing the release button (1), 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 your dealer
for repair.
The distance needed to bring any vehicle
to a halt increases with the speed of the
vehicle. The braking distance needed, for
example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be
approximately 4 times greater than the
braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19
mph). Start to brake the vehicle when there
is plenty of distance between your vehicleand the stopping point, and slow down
gradually.
Power Assisted Brakes (if
equipped)Your vehicle has power assisted brakes. If
power assistance is lost due to a stalled
engine or other failures, the system is still
fully operational on reserve power and you
can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by
pressing the brake pedal once and holding
it down. The reserve power is partly used
up when you depress the brake pedal and
reduces each time the pedal is pressed.
Apply smooth and even pressure to the
pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
(if equipped)ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-
tronically controlling braking pressure. It will
also help you maintain steering control when
braking on slippery surfaces or when
braking hard.
The ABS works automatically, so you do not
need any special braking technique. Just
push the brake pedal down without
pumping. The ABS will operate whenever it
senses that the wheels are locking up. You
may feel the brake pedal moves a little
while the ABS is operating.NOTE:
The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is
under about 10 km/h (6 mph).

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DRIVING TIPS
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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 spin-
ning the wheels too fast.
CAUTION
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Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
longed rocking can cause engine
overheating or transmission damage.
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.If Your Vehicle Gets StuckIf your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Change back and forth between first
gear 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 spinning to a minimum wheel rpm.
Remove your foot from the accelerator
while changing gear.
Do not race the engine. Excessive wheel
spin will cause the tyres to dig deeper,
making it more difficult to free the
vehicle.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle
to pull your vehicle out.
CAUTION
When driving on wet roads, avoid
driving through large amount of
standing water on the road. Large
amount of water entering the engine
compartment may cause damage to
the engine and or electrical
components.
If stuck in deep water, do not start
till water level drops
Water is incompressible substance,
water inside the engine is harmful
to the engine.DRIVING ON WET ROADS

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7-4Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning system.
Use R-134a only. Do not mix or replace
the R-134a with other refrigerants.
CAUTION
NOTE:
If you need maximum demisting:
set the air flow selector to “DEMIST”,
set the blower speed selector to HIGH,
adjust the temperature selector to the
HOT end,
turn on the “A/C” switch, and
adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.MaintenanceIf you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti-
mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine idling.
This circulates the refrigerant and oil and
helps protect the internal components.NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly called “R-
134a”. Only R-134a should be used in your
vehicle.
Audio System (if equipped)Refer supplementary manual for audio
system (if equipped), provided along with
the vehicle.Radio Antenna
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To avoid damage to the radio antenna:
Remove the antenna when using an
automatic car wash.
Remove the antenna when the
antenna hits anything such as a low
ceiling in a parking garage or
putting a car cover over your car.
CAUTION
Remote Audio Controls
(if equipped)
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You can control basic functions of the audio
system with the switches on the steering
wheel.
To control the volume:
To increase the volume, push the switch
(1).
To decrease the volume, push the switch
(2).
To mute, push the switch (3).
To select the mode, push the switch (4).
You can also turn on the audio system by
pushing the switch (4). The radio antenna on the roof is removable.
To remove the antenna, turn it coun-
terclockwise. To reinstall the antenna, turn
it clockwise firmly by hand.

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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE
DRIVE TRANSAXLE TOWING
TRAIN METHOD2WDA/T
(AUTO)
M/T
(MANUAL)A
A B
Towing an automatic transaxle vehicle
with four wheels on the ground can
result in damage to the automatic
transaxle.
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NOTICE
A: 2WD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL
TRANSAXLE OR AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE1) Secure the front wheels on a towing
dolly according to the instructions
provided by the dolly manufacturer.
2) Release the parking brake.
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TOWING METHOD AFROM THE FRONT:
FRONT WHEELS ON A DOLLY
AND REAR WHEELS ON THE GROUND
B: 2WD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL
TRANSAXLE1) Shift the manual transaxle lever into
neutral.
2) Turn the ignition key to the “ACC”
position to unlock the steering wheel.
3) Release the parking brake.
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TOWING METHOD BFROM THE FRONT:
FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND
NOTICE
The steering column is not strong
enough to withstand shocks
transmitted from the front wheels
during towing. Always unlock the
steering wheel before towing.
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