Suzuki 2008 Reno User Manual Page 1

Part No. 99011-85Z14-03EJuly, 2007OWNER’S MANUAL99011-85Z14-03ERENOPrinted in U.S.A.For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “SERVICE AND APPEARAN

0-385Z14-03EVehicle SymbolsYour vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along wit

3-26INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Estill have a little fuel left, but you should getmore soon. See “Low Fuel Warning Light”in this section for more informat

3-27INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Efront passenger’s frontal air bag and sideair bag. See “Passenger Sensing System”in Section 1 for more on this, including

3-28INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EYour vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indictor to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.

3-29INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ESee “Tire pressure Monitoring System” inSection 5 for more information.Audio SystemPrecautions• When the inside of the ca

3-30INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ENever touch the surface.52D347To remove fingermarks and dust, use asoft cloth, and wipe in a straight line fromthe center

3-31INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ERadio with CD (Double Display, MP3/WMA) (AGC-6380)84Z0221. Power/Volume knob2. AM button3. FM button4. TUNE button5. SEE

3-32INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ETo search for the previous receivable lowerstation, press the down arrows.SCAN/AST button (6):Press this button to scan r

3-33INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Eknob to change the fade between the frontand the rear speakers. The display willshow the fade level. When finished making

3-34INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Ethe CD with each press of the up or downarrows.AM button (2):Press this button to listen to the radio whena CD is playing

3-35INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Eradio displays the name of the folder theradio will display “ROOT”.Order of PlayTracks will be played in the following or

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3-36INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Etion such as: Song Title, Album Title, Artist,and Bit rate may appear. When information is not available, “No Info”will a

3-37INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Ethe portable player. You may need to makeadditional volume adjustments from theportable device if the volume does not gol

3-38INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ERadio with Six-Disc CD (Double Display, MP3/WMA) (AGH-6400)85Z0191. Power/Volume knob2. AM button3. FM button4. TUNE butt

3-39INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ETo search for the previous receivable lowerstation, press the down arrows.SCAN/AST button (6):Press this button to scan r

3-40INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Eknob to change the fade between the frontand the rear speakers. The display willshow the fade level. When finished making

3-41INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Ethe CD with each press of the up or downarrows.AM button (2):Press this button to listen to the radio whena CD is playing

3-42INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Eradio displays the name of the folder theradio will display “ROOT”.Order of PlayTracks will be played in the following or

3-43INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Etion such as: Song Title, Album Title, Artist,and Bit rate may appear. When information is not available, “No Info”will a

3-44INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Ethe portable player. You may need to makeadditional volume adjustments from theportable device if the volume does not gol

3-45INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ECD CHANGER OPERATION (Optional)The CD changer is installed in the trunk.Up to 6 discs can be stored in the maga-zine of t

SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS185Z14-03ESEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMSFront Seats ...

3-46INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EHow to Change Discs86Z013To remove:1) Open the sliding door of the CDchanger to the right until it is completelylatched.8

3-47INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03E86Z016To load:1) Put the disc on a tray with its label sideupward.2) Insert the tray into the magazine.3) Push the magazi

3-48INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ETrack Introduction:To quickly and conveniently scan the track,use the “3 or 4/INT” button.“INTRO” will be displayed in VF

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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE485Z14-03EDRIVING YOUR VEHICLEYour Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ... 4-1Towing ...

4-1DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03EYour Driving, the Road, and Your VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give aboutdriving is: Drive defens

4-2DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03EIt’s the amount of alcohol that counts. Forexample, if the same person drank threedouble martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml o

4-3DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03ESometimes, as when you’re driving onsnow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of thosecontrol systems than the tires and road

4-4DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03ELet’s say the road is wet and you’re drivingsafely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out infront of you. You slam on the brak

4-5DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03ESteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist becausethe engine stops or the system is not func-tioning, you

1-1SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EFront SeatsManual Seats (With Sliding Storage Tray)If your vehicle has a sliding storage trayunder the front se

4-6DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03ESteering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can bemore effective than braking. For example,you come over a hi

4-7DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03Egerous move, since the passing vehicleoccupies the same lane as oncoming traf-fic for several seconds. A miscalculatio

4-8DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03Esteer the way you want the vehicle to go. Ifyou start steering quickly enough, yourvehicle may straighten out. Always

4-9DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03ERemember that your headlamps light upfar less of a roadway when you are in aturn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that

4-10DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03EHydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So muchwater can build up under your tires thatthey can actually ride on the w

4-11DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03Etime and energy. See the next part,“Freeway Driving.”• Treat a green light as a warning signal. Atraffic light is the

4-12DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03E• Tires: They are vitally important to asafe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread goodenough for long-distance driving? A

4-13DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03E• As you go over the top of a hill, be alert.There could be something in your lane,like a stalled car or an accident.

4-14DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03Ecle’s stability when you make a hard stopon a slippery road.) Whether you have ananti-lock braking system or not, you

4-15DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03ERun your engine only as long as you must.This saves fuel. When you run the engine,make it go a little faster than jus

1-2SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EDriver Seat Height AdjusterTo adjust the height of the driver’s seatcushion, turn the knobs located on the out-

4-16DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03ETowingTowing Your VehicleConsult your SUZUKI dealer or a profes-sional towing service if you need to haveyour disable

4-17DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03Eand shift to NEUTRAL (N). See “Shift-ing Out of Park (P)” in Section 2.5) Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahea

4-18DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03EActual weight of the loaded vehicle andactual loads at the front and rear axles canonly be determined by weighing the

4-19DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE85Z14-03EDetermining Compatibility of Tire andVehicle Load LimitsThe tires on your vehicle, when they areinflated to the recom

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE585Z14-03ESERVICE AND APPEARANCE CAREService ...

5-1SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EServiceYour SUZUKI dealer knows your vehiclebest and wants you to be happy with it. Wehope you’ll go to your SU

5-2SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EAdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolines in theUnited States are now required to containadditives that wi

5-3SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ETo open the fuel filler door, pull up on thefuel filler door release lever located on thefloor to the left of t

5-4SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EFilling a Portable Fuel ContainerChecking Things Under the HoodHood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following.1

5-5SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03E2) Then go to the front of the vehicle andlift the bottom of the secondary hoodrelease lever upward. The second

1-3SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EDo not have your a seatback reclined whenyour vehicle is moving.Head Restraints75F123Head restraints are design

5-6SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EEngine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the engine, you’ll see the following:A. Engine Air Cleaner

5-7SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EEngine OilIf the oil pressure light appears on theinstrument cluster, it means you need tocheck your engine oil

5-8SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EThis (A) is where you add oil. See “EngineCompartment Overview” on a previouspage in this section for more info

5-9SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EIf you are in an area of extreme cold,where the temperature falls below –22°F(–30°C), it is recommended that yo

5-10SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03Ekm) or 3 months. If necessary, clean orreplace it.How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/FilterTo inspect the a

5-11SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03E4) Remove filler plug.5) Make sure the fluid reaches the bottomedge of the filler plug hole.6) If the level is

5-12SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EHydraulic ClutchThere is one reservoir for both the brakeand the hydraulic clutch fluid. See “Brakes”in this s

5-13SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EIf you have to add coolant more than fourtimes a year, have your SUZUKI dealercheck your cooling system.Checki

5-14SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EWhen replacing the pressure cap, makesure it is hand-tight.Coolant Surge Tank Pressure CapEngine OverheatingYo

5-15SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EIf the warning continues and you have notstopped, pull over, stop, and park yourvehicle right away.If there’s

1-4SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EIf your vehicle is equipped with the tiltablefront head restraints, do the following toadjust it.1) Place it in

5-16SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03E1) Park the vehicle on a level surface. Youcan remove the coolant surge tankpressure cap when the cooling syst

5-17SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03E2) Then keep turning the pressure capslowly, and remove it.3) Fill the coolant surge tank with theproper mixtu

5-18SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EWindshield Washer FluidThe windshield washer fluid reservoir islocated in the front of the engine compart-ment

5-19SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EWhen your brake fluid falls to a low level,your brake warning light will come on. See“Brake System Warning Lig

5-20SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EBrake Pedal TravelSee your SUZUKI dealer if the brake pedaldoes not return to normal height, or if thereis a r

5-21SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03E2) Get the vehicles close enough so thejumper cables can reach, but be surethe vehicles aren’t touching each o

5-22SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03Eage the battery and maybe other parts,too. And don’t connect the negative (–)cable to the negative (–) termina

5-23SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EJumper Cable RemovalA. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine PartB. Good BatteryC. Dead BatteryTo disconnect the jumpe

5-24SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EHeadlampsTo replace a headlamp bulb:1) Open the hood.2) Remove the two bolts and one nutshown in the illustrat

5-25SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ECenter High-Mounted Stop LampTo replace a center high-mounted stoplamp bulb:1) Open the liftgate.2) Pry off th

1-5SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03ESafety BeltsSafety Belt: They are for EveryoneThis section of the manual tells you how touse safety belts prope

5-26SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03E7) Replace the lamp housing into the vehi-cle using the two screws removed ear-lier.8) Close the liftgate.Back

5-27SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ERear Sidemarker LampsTo replace a rear sidemarker lamp bulb:1) Insert your hand into the inside of therear bum

5-28SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ETiresYour new vehicle comes with high-qualitytires made by a leading tire manufacturer.If you ever have questi

5-29SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03Enumber is, the greater the load carry-ing capacity. The letter symboldenotes the speed at which a tire isdesig

5-30SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EThe following illustration shows an exam-ple of a typical passenger car tire size.A. Tire TypeThis letter code

5-31SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ECold Inflation Pressure:The amount of air pressure in a tire, mea-sured in pounds per square inch (psi)before

5-32SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ESpeed Rating:An alphanumeric code assigned to a tireindicating the maximum speed at which atire can operate.Tr

5-33SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EThe tire pressure warning light can comeon due to normal causes such as naturalair leaks and pressure changes

5-34SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03Eeral Communications Commission (FCC)Rules and with Industry and Science Can-ada.This device complies with Part

5-35SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EWhen to CheckCheck your tires each time you fill your fueltank or at least once a month using a tirepressure g

1-6SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EWhy Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go asfast as it goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Suppo

5-36SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03Emolded into the tire sidewall typicallyshown as “Max. Load”. Use of replacementtires with a lower load-carryin

5-37SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EUniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where appli-cable on the tire sidewall between thetrea

5-38SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03Epulling one way or the other, the alignmentmay need to be reset. If you notice yourvehicle vibrating when driv

5-39SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03Eit’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Butif you should ever have a “blowout”, hereare a few tips about wha

5-40SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ERemoving the Spare Tire and ToolsA. JackB. WrenchC. Jack HandleD. ScrewdriverThe compartment spare tire and to

5-41SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03E4) Insert the jack handle and the wheelwrench into the jack.5) Raise the vehicle by turning the jackhandle clo

5-42SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EDon’t try to put a wheel cover on your com-pact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheelcover in the trunk un

5-43SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ECompact Spare TireAlthough the compact spare tire was fullyinflated when your vehicle was new, it canlose air

5-44SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EAppearance CareRemember, cleaning products can be haz-ardous. Some are toxic. Others can burstinto flames if y

5-45SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EStains caused by candy, ice cream, may-onnaise, chili sauce and unknown stainscan be removed as follows:1) Car

1-7SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03Estrongest bones take the forces. That’swhy safety belts make such good sense.Questions and Answers About Safety

5-46SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ESUZUKI dealer. See “Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials” later in this section.Don’t use cleaning agents that ar

5-47SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ESheet Metal DamageIf your vehicle is damaged and requiressheet metal repair or replacement, makesure the body

5-48SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EVehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. Itappe

5-49SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EPower Windows and Other Power OptionsCircuit breakers in the fuse block protectthe power windows and other pow

5-50SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EEngine Compartment Fuse BlockThe engine compartment fuse block islocated on the driver’s side of the vehicle,n

5-51SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EN4U5038BHEAD LAMPSBATT PWR30AABS60AHVAC BLWR30AIGN 230AIGN 130AILLUMHORNMAINHEAD LAMPSFRT FOGA/C CMPRSRFUEL PU

5-52SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EFuses UsagesHEAD LAMPS Head LampECMEngine Control ModuleI/P FUSEInstrument Panel FuseFUEL PUMP Fuel PumpA/C Ai

5-53SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03ECapacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities aregiven in English and metric conversions.

5-54SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE85Z14-03EDimension WeightOverall Length 169.1 in (4,295 mm)Overall Width 67.9 in (1,725 mm)Overall Height 56.9 in (1,44

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85Z14-03EPrepared byJuly, 2007Part No. 99011-85Z14-03EPrinted in U.S.A.TP222

1-8SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03Eable to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 5) To make the lap part tight, pull down onthe buck

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE685Z14-03EMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEGeneral Information ... 6-1Maintenance ...

6-1MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EGeneral InformationNOTICE (for U.S.A.)Maintenance, replacement or repair ofthe emission control devices and sys-tems m

6-2MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EMaintenanceScheduled Maintenance ServicesMaintenance services and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You

6-3MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EEngine Control System (continued)MaintenanceIntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes firstMonths

6-4MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EChassis and BodyMaintenanceIntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes firstMonths 6 121824303642485

6-5MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EChassis and Body (continued)MaintenanceIntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes firstMonths 96 10

6-6MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EMaintenance Recommended under Severe Driving ConditionsFollow this schedule if your car is mainly operated under one o

6-7MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EEngine Control System (continued)MaintenanceIntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes firstMonths

6-8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EChassis and BodyMaintenanceIntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes firstMonths 3 6 9 12151821242

6-9MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EChassis and Body (continued)MaintenanceIntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes firstMonths 48 51

1-9SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EQuestion: What’s wrong with this?Answer: The shoulder belt is too loose. Itwon’t give nearly as much protection

6-10MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EChart SymbolsI – Inspect these items and their relatedparts. Correct, clean, refill, adjust, lubri-cate, inflate or r

6-11MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EMaintenance RecordDate Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record

6-12MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EMaintenance RecordDate Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record

6-13MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE85Z14-03EMaintenance RecordDate Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record

GENERAL INFORMATION785Z14-03EGENERAL INFORMATIONIdentification Numbers ... 7-1Safety Certificatio

7-1GENERAL INFORMATION85Z14-03EIdentification NumbersVehicle Identification Number60G15254G081The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)may be found in t

7-2GENERAL INFORMATION85Z14-03ESafety Certification Label52D059This label contains important safety-related information about your vehicle. Thelabel i

7-3GENERAL INFORMATION85Z14-03EOn-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data RecordersYour vehicle is equipped with on-boardcomputer systems which monitor

7-4GENERAL INFORMATION85Z14-03EReporting Safety DefectsIf you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or

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1-10SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EQuestion: What’s wrong with this?Answer: The shoulder belt is worn underthe arm. It should be worn over the s

8-1INDEX8885Z14-03EINDEXAAccessory Power Outlet ...3-10Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehi

8-2INDEX85Z14-03EDoing Your Own Service Work ...5-1Door Ajar Light ...

8-3INDEX85Z14-03EIgnition Positions ...2-11Infants and Young Children ...

8-4INDEX85Z14-03EPower Windows and Other Power Options ...5-49QQuestions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-7RR

8-5INDEX85Z14-03ETail/Stop Lamps and Rear Turn Signal Lamps ...5-25Theft-Deterrent Systems ...

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Part No. 99011-85Z14-03EJuly, 2007OWNER’S MANUAL99011-85Z14-03ERENOPrinted in U.S.A.For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “SERVICE AND APPEARAN

1-11SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EA pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion shouldbe worn as low as possible, below

1-12SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EPull up on the latch plate to make sureit is secure. Make sure the release button on thebuckle is positioned s

1-13SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03ETo unlatch the belt, just push the button onthe buckle.Safety Belt Pretensioner System52D011Your vehicle is eq

1-14SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03Eimpacts, side impacts, rollovers or minorfrontal collisions. The pretensioners can beactivated only once. If t

1-15SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EChild RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown boosterseats should wear the vehicle’s safetybe

1-16SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EQuestion: What if a child is wearing alap-shoulder belt, but the child is sosmall that the shoulder belt is ve

1-17SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EQuestion: What are the different typesof add-on child restraints?Answer: Add-on child restraints, which arepur

85Z14-03EThis owner’s manual applies to the RENO series:85Z005NOTE: The illustrated model is one of the RENO series.© COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATI

1-18SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EChild Restraint SystemsAn infant car bed (A), a special bed madefor use in a motor vehicle, is an infantrestra

1-19SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EA forward-facing child seat (C–E) providesrestraint for the child’s body with the har-ness and also sometimes

1-20SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03Echild restraint instructions are important,so if they are not available, obtain areplacement copy from the man

1-21SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EIn Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, andthat the strap be anchor

1-22SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03Eaccording to the instructions providedby the child restraint system manufac-turer. Be sure to attach the top s

1-23SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EIn order to use the system, you need eithera forward-facing child restraint that hasattaching points (B) at it

1-24SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03ESecuring a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat PositionIf your child restraint is equipped with theLATCH system, se

1-25SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03ESecuring a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat PositionYour vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A

1-26SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03E4) Buckle the belt. Make sure the releasebutton is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt

1-27SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03E85Z0088610102179543391. Driver’s air bag2. Front passenger’s air bag3. Safety belt pretensioner4. Air bag cont

85Z14-03EINTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products are a great valuetha

1-28SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03Ethese air bags must inflate very quickly todo their job. Here are the most importantthings to know about the a

1-29SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EThere is an air bag readiness light on theinstrument panel, which shows the air bagsymbol.The air bag readines

1-30SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EPassenger Sensing SystemYour vehicle has a passenger sensing sys-tem for the right front passenger position.Th

1-31SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03Eposition, then sit upright in the seat, cen-tered on the seat cushion, with the per-son’s legs comfortably ext

1-32SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03Eor because of what the repair costs were.For frontal air bags, inflation is determinedby the angle of the impa

1-33SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03E• Your vehicle is equipped with a crashsensing and diagnostic module, whichrecords information about the air b

1-34SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS85Z14-03EReplacing Restraint System Parts After a CrashIf you’ve had a crash, do you need newbelts or LATCH system part

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS285Z14-03EFEATURES AND CONTROLSKeys ... 2-1Doo

2-1FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EKeysOne key is used for the ignition, the doorand all other locks.When a new vehicle is delivered, you areprovided wi

85Z14-03ESERVICE STATION GUIDE1. Fuel (see section 5)2. Engine hood (see section 5)3. Tire changing tools (see section 5)4. Engine oil dipstick <Ye

2-2FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03E• Check the distance. You may be too farfrom your vehicle. You may need tostand closer during rainy or snowyweather.•

2-3FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03Etransmitter will not unlock your vehicle.Each vehicle can have a maximum of fourtransmitters matched to it.Battery Re

2-4FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EDoors and LocksDoor LocksThere are several ways to lock and unlockyour vehicle.From the outside, use your key or theo

2-5FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03Emanual door lock located on the windowsill on each door.From the inside, you can also lock andunlock the doors with t

2-6FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EUsing the Rear Door Security LockTo activate the rear door security lock:1) Move the lock upward to the lock posi-tio

2-7FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03ETo open the liftgate from outside of thevehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinderand turn it clockwise. Then pul

2-8FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EExpress-Down WindowThe driver’s window also has an express-down feature.This switch is labeled AUTO. Press theswitch

2-9FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03E– The security light (A) will flash onceevery 0.8 seconds to indicate that thetheft-deterrent system is armed. Thesec

2-10FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EDaily Inspection ChecklistBefore Driving1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lightsand reflectors are clean and unob-

2-11FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EIgnition PositionsWith the key in the ignition switch, you canturn the key to four different positions.LOCK:This pos

85Z14-03ETABLE OF CONTENTSCalifornia Proposition 65 WarningWARNINGEngine exhaust, some of its constitu-ents, and certain product compo-nents contain o

2-12FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03E2) If it doesn’t start, wait about 15 secondsand try again to start the engine byturning the ignition key to START.

2-13FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03Elever all the way into PARK (P) – as youmaintain brake application. Then move theshift lever into the gear you wish.

2-14FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EFuzzy FunctionYour automatic transmission will automati-cally select a adaptive shift pattern usingfuzzy logic.• Eco

2-15FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EPress the HOLD button on the shift lever toturn on the HOLD mode.While on, the HOLD indicator light on theinstrument

2-16FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal.To stop, let up on the accelerator peda

2-17FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EShifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)1) Hold the brake pedal down and set theparking brake.2) Move the shi

2-18FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03E2) Turn the key to LOCK and remove thekey from the ignition switch.3) Remove the hole cover from the shiftlock slot

2-19FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EEngine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You Are ParkedIt’s better not to park with the engine run-ning. But if you

2-20FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EMirrorsManual Rearview MirrorWhen you are sitting in a comfortable driv-ing position, adjust the mirror so you canse

2-21FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03EOutside Convex MirrorYour passenger’s side mirror is convex. Aconvex mirror’s surface is curved so youcan see more f

85Z14-03ELOCATION OF WARNINGMESSAGESRead and follow all of the warnings (labelsetc.) on your vehicle. Make sure youunderstand all of them. Keep them o

2-22FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03ESunglasses Storage CompartmentThe sunglasses storage compartment islocated above the driver’s door.To open the sungl

2-23FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03ERear Seat ArmrestYour vehicle’s rear seat armrest may con-tain two cupholders. To access the cup-holders, pull the a

2-24FEATURES AND CONTROLS85Z14-03Eswitch and hold it until the sunroof isclosed. The sunroof will stop if the switch isreleased during operation.In bo

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INSTRUMENT PANEL385Z14-03EINSTRUMENT PANELInstrument Panel Overview ... 3-1Climate Controls ...

3-1INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EInstrument Panel OverviewThe main components of your instrument panel are the following:A. Air OutletB. Instrument Panel C

3-2INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EHazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warnothers. They also let police know you havea problem. Your

3-3INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ETilt WheelYour vehicle has a tilt wheel which allowsyou to adjust the steering wheel before youdrive. You can raise it to

3-4INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EAs you signal a turn or a lane change, ifthe arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb maybe burned out and other drivers won’t

3-5INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Ebetween wipes. The wiper speed can onlybe adjusted when the lever is in the INTposition.OFF (Off):Move the lever to this p

0-185Z14-03EFOREWORDAll information in this manual is basedon the latest product information avail-able at the time of publication. Due toimprovements

3-6INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ERear Window Washer/WiperIf your vehicle has this feature, operate therear window washer/wiper system bypushing the windshi

3-7INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ESetting Cruise ControlThe cruise control pad is located on theright side of the steering wheel.1) Press the ON/OFF button

3-8INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Edrivers find this to be too much trouble anddo not use cruise control on steep hills.Disengaging Cruise ControlThere are t

3-9INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EThe DRL system will turn off under the fol-lowing conditions:• The ignition is off, or• the parking brakes are on, or• the

3-10INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EDome LampThe switch on this lamp has three posi-tions.ON:The light comes on and stays on regard-less of whether a door is

3-11INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EAshtrays and Cigarette LighterThe front ashtray is located at the lowerpart of the center of the instrument panel.To remo

3-12INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EClockThe time is displayed in the digital clockwhen the ignition is on. The clock islocated in the center of the instrume

3-13INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EThe fan must be turned on to run the airconditioning compressor.Temperature ControlYou can control the temperature of the

3-14INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03E (Floor):This mode directs most of the air to thefloor outlets. Some of the air will also bedirected to the windshield, i

3-15INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03Evehicle to cool down. It also helps the sys-tem to operate more efficiently.For quick cool down on hot days, do thefollow

0-285Z14-03EIMPORTANTWARNING/CAUTION/NOTEPlease read this manual and follow itsinstructions carefully. To emphasize spe-cial information, the symbol

3-16INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03E (Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to thewindshield, with some air directed to theside window outlets. When you

3-17INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EOutlet AdjustmentUse the lever located in the center of eachoutlet to change the direction of the airflow.Use the thumbwh

3-18INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EWarning Lights, Gauges and IndicatorsThis section describes the warning lightsand gauges that may be on your vehicle.The

3-19INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ETachometerThe tachometer shows your engine speedin revolutions per minute (rpm).Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is

3-20INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EAir Bag Readiness LightThere is an air bag readiness light on theinstrument panel. The air bag readinesssystem checks the

3-21INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EBrake System Warning LightYour vehicle’s hydraulic brake system isdivided into two parts. If one part isn’tworking, the o

3-22INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03ESpeed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning LightIf your vehicle has Speed Sensitive PowerSteering (SSPS), this warning

3-23INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EMalfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine LightYour vehicle is equipped with a computerwhich monitors operation of the fuel,

3-24INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03EIf the Light Is On SteadyYou also may be able to correct the emis-sion system malfunction by considering thefollowing:Did

3-25INSTRUMENT PANEL85Z14-03E• If you’re idling at a stop sign, the lightmay blink on and then off.• If you make a hard stop, the light maycome on for