Suzuki Automible 2008 Forenza manual

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Buen manual de instrucciones

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    Part No. 99011-85Z04-03E July, 2007 O WNER’S MANU AL 99011-85Z04-03E FORENZA Printed in U.S.A. For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE” section. See page 5-1 Engine oil with “Starburst” symbol DOT3 ESSO LT71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 See the “Tire Information Label” located on the driver’s door loc[...]

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    85Z04-03E Prepared by July , 2007 Part No. 99011-85Z04-03E Printed in U.S.A. TP222[...]

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    85Z04-03E This owner’ s manual appli es to the FORENZA series: 85Z001 NO TE: The illustrated model is one of the FORENZA seri es. © COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MO T O R CORPORA TION 2007[...]

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    85Z04-03E INTR ODUCTION Thank you f or choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing f amily . Y our choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products are a great value that will give y ou years of driving pleasure . This Owner’ s Manual was prepared to help you hav e a safe , enjoy able , and trouble-free experience with your SUZUKI. In it y ou wi ll lear n a[...]

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    85Z04-03E SER VICE ST A TION GUIDE 1. Fuel (see section 5) 2. Engine hood (see section 5) 3. Tire changing tools (see section 5) 4. Engine oil dipstick <Y ellow> (see section 5) 5. Engine coolant (see section 5) 6. Windshield washer fluid (see section 5) 7. Batter y (see section 5) 8. Tire pressure (see tire information label on driver’ s d[...]

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    85Z04-03E T ABLE OF CONTENTS California Pr oposition 65 W arning W ARNING Engine ex haust, some of its constitu- ents, and cer tain product compo - nents contain or em it chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and bir th defects or other reprod uctive ha rm. SEA TS AND RESTRAINT SYSTE MS 1 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS 2 INSTRUMENT P A[...]

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    85Z04-03E LOCA TION OF W ARNING MESSA GES Read and follo w all of the warnings (labels etc.) on y our vehicle. Mak e sure you understa nd all of them. K eep th em on the vehicle. Do not remov e the messag es f or any reas on. If a label comes off o r the messages become difficult to read, h av e it corrected b y your SUZUKI dea ler . 1. Air Bag W a[...]

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    0-1 85Z04-03E FOREW ORD All inf ormation in this manual is based on the latest product information avail- able a t the time of publ ication. Due to impro vements or othe r changes, there may be discrepancies between informa- tion in this manual and your vehicle. SUZUKI MO TO R CORPOR A TION reserves the right to make production changes at any time,[...]

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    0-2 85Z04-03E IMPOR T ANT W ARNING / CA UTION / NO TE Please read this manual and f oll ow its instructi ons carefully . T o emphasize spe- cial information, the symbol and the words W ARNING , CA UTION and NO TE hav e special me anings. P ay special atten- tion to the messages high lighted by these signal words: NO TE: Indicates special in for m a[...]

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    0-3 85Z04-03E V ehicl e Symbols Y our vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describi ng the operation or inf or mation rela ting to a spec ific co mponent, control, me ssage, gauge or indica tor . If you need help figuring out a specific name of a com pon ent[...]

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    0-4 85Z04-03E[...]

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    SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 1 85Z04-03E SEA TS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Front Seats ............. ...................... .......................... ............. 1-1 Rear Seats .................. ......................... ......................... ........ 1-4 Safety Belts ..................... .......................... ...................... ..... 1[...]

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    1-1 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Front Seats Manual Seats (With Sliding Storage T ray) If your v ehicle has a sliding storage tra y under the front sea t, the manual seat le ver looks like this. Pull up and hold the lev er located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lev er . Then tr[...]

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    1-2 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Driver Seat Height Adjuste r T o a djust the height o f the driver’ s seat cushion, tur n the kno bs located on the ou t- board side of the seat cushion. • T urn the front knob to adjust the height of the front por tion of the seat cushion. • T urn the rear knob to adjust the height o f the rear por t[...]

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    1-3 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Do not hav e your a seatback reclined when your v ehicl e is moving. Head Restraints 75F123 Head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of an accident. Ad just the head restraint to the position which places the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. [...]

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    1-4 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E If your v ehicle is equipp ed with the tiltable front head restraints, do the following to adjust it. 1) Place it in its upr ight position by push- ing it forw a rd fully and releasing it. 2) Push the head restraint forw ard care- fully until it is ad justed to the desi red position. Rear Seats Folding Rear[...]

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    1-5 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Safety Belts Safet y Belt: They are f or Everyo ne This section of the manual tells you how to use saf e ty belts properly . It also tells you some things you should not do wi th safety belts . Y our vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up . See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in secti[...]

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    1-6 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Why Safety Belts W ork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it g oes. T ak e the simplest vehi cle . Suppo se it’ s just a seat on wh eels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real veh[...]

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    1-7 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E strongest bones take the f orces. That’ s wh y safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Ans wers About Safety Belts Question: W on’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? Answe r: Y ou could be – whet her you’ re wearing a saf ety belt or not. But y ou[...]

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    1-8 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E able to unb uckle the safety belt quickly if you e ver had to . 5) T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buc kle end of th e belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap par t of the belt should be wor n low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies f orce to the [...]

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    1-9 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Question: W hat’ s wrong with this? Ans wer: The shoulder bel t is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . Question: W hat’ s wrong with this? Ans wer: The belt is buc kled i n the wrong place . W ARNING Be sure tha t the shoulder bel t is posi- tioned on the center of the outsid[...]

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    1-10 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Question: What’ s wrong with this? Ans wer: The shoulder belt is wor n under the ar m. It should be worn over the shoul- der at all times. Question: W hat’ s wrong with this? Ans wer: The belt is twisted across the body . T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buc kle. The belt should go bac[...]

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    1-11 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E A pregnant woman should wear a lap- shoulder belt, and the la p por tion should be worn as low as possible, belo w the rounding, through out the pregnancy . The best wa y to protect the fetus is to pro- tect the mother . When a safe ty be lt is worn proper ly , it’ s more likely that the f etus won’t b[...]

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    1-12 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Pull up on the l atch plate to make sure it is secure. Make sure the release button on the buc kle is positioned so you w ould be able to unb uckle the safety belt quickly if you e ver had to . 3) T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buc kle end of th e belt as you pull up on the shoulder par t. T[...]

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    1-13 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buc kle. Rear Center Se at Belt The rear center saf e ty belt system includes a retractable saf ety belt, a detachable con- nector , and a buckle with red release but- ton. The rear center saf ety bel t buc kles are designed to p re vent inser tion of the w[...]

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    1-14 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E 85Z018 Safety Bel t Pretensioner System 52D011 Y our vehicle is equipped with a safety belt pretensioner system at the front seating positions. Y ou can use the pretensioner safety belts in the same manner as ordi- nar y safety belts. The safety belt pretensioner system is acti- vated based on crash se ver[...]

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    1-15 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E impacts, side impacts , rollovers or minor frontal collisions. The pretensioners ca n be activated only once. If the pretensioners are activated, ha ve the pretensioner sys- tem ser viced by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible. If the air bag readiness light on the instru- ment cluster does not[...]

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    1-16 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Child Restraints Older Children Older children who hav e outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts . Question: Wh at is the pr oper way to wear saf ety belts? Answe r: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the ad di- tional restraint a shoulder belt can [...]

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    1-17 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Question: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, b ut the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the c hild’ s face or neck? Ans wer: If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window , move the child to ward the center of the vehicle. If the child is sitting in the center re[...]

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    1-18 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Question: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Ans wer: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’ s owner , are av ailable in four basic types . Selection of a par ticular restraint should take into consid- eration not only the child’s w eigh t, height and age but[...]

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    1-19 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Child Restrain t Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for u se in a motor vehicle, is an inf ant restraint system desi gned to restrain or position a child on a co ntinuous flat sur- face . Make sure that the infant’ s head rests tow ard the center of the vehicle. A rear-f acing infant seat [...]

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    1-20 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E A booster seat (F–G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the v ehicle’ s saf ety belt system. Some booster seats hav e a shoulder be lt positioner , and some high-back booster seats have a fiv e-p oint har ness. A booster seat can also h elp a child to see out the window . Question: How[...]

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    1-21 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Wherev er you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly . K eep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can mov e around in a colli sion or sudden stop and injure p eople in the vehi- cle. Be sure to proper ly secure any child restraint in your v ehi cle – e ven when no child is in it.[...]

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    1-22 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Once you ha ve the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secu re the child restra int itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manuf acturer’ s instruc- tions sa y . T op Str ap Anchor Locatio n T op strap anchors are already installed in your v ehicle f o r the three rear sea tin[...]

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    1-23 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E located at both sides of the lugga ge compar tment floor . 4) Hook the top strap to the anchor brack et and tighten the top strap according to the instru ctions provided by the child restraint system manuf ac- turer . Be sure to attach the top strap to the corresponding anchor located directly be hind the [...]

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    1-24 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E In order to use the system, you need either a forw ard-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has at taching points (B), as shown here. With this type of child restrain t, use the LA TCH system instead of the vehic[...]

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    1-25 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Securing a Chi ld Restraint in a Rear Seat P ositi on If your child restraint is equipped with the LA TCH system, see “Low er Anchorages and T op T eth ers f or Child ren (LA TCH Sys- tem)” in this section. Se e “T op Str ap” in this section if the child restraint has one. If your child restraint d[...]

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    1-26 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Fro nt Seat Position Y our vehicle has a r ight front passenger air bag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a child restraint. Se e “Where to Put the Restraint” in this section. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing s[...]

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    1-27 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E 4) Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so y o u would be able to unb uckle the safety belt quickly if you e ver had to . 5) Pull the re st of the shoulder be l t all the wa y out of the retractor to set the lock. 6) T o tighten the belt, f ee d the shoulder belt back into the retrac[...]

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    1-28 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E 85Z008 8 6 10 10 2 1 7 9 5 4 3 3 9 1. Driver’ s air bag 2. F ront passenger’s air bag 3. Saf e ty belt pretensioner 4. Air bag controller (SDM) 5. Occupant classification module 6. “P ASSENGER AIRBA G OFF” indicator 7. Air bag readiness l ight 8. Early crash sensor 9. Side air bag 10. Side air bag [...]

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    1-29 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E these air bags must inflate v er y quic kly to do their job. Here are the most impor tant things to know about the air bag systems. W ARNING Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if y o u aren’t wearing your safety belt – even if y ou have air bags. W earing your safety belt during a crash [...]

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    1-30 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E There is an air bag readiness light on the instr ument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The air bag readiness system chec ks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions . The light tells you if there is an el ectrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in section 3 for more inf or mation. [...]

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    1-31 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E P assenger Sensing System Y our vehicle has a passenger sensing sys- tem f or the r ight front passenger position. The passenger air bag o ff indicator wi ll be visible when you turn your ignition key to ON or ST AR T . The w ords “P ASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” will be visib le in the clock display located i[...]

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    1-32 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E position, then sit upri ght in the seat, cen- tered on the seat cushion, w ith the per- son’ s legs comfortably e xtended. Restar t the vehicle and hav e the person rema in in this position for about three minutes. This will allow the syst em to detect that person and then enable the passenge r’ s air [...]

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    1-33 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E or because of what th e repair costs were. F o r frontal air bags, inflation is de termin ed by the angle of the impact and how quic kly the vehicle slo ws down in frontal and near- frontal impacts. For side impact air bags, inflation is deter mined by the location and se verity of the impact. What Makes a[...]

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    1-34 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E • Y our vehicle is equip ped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air b ag system. The module records inf or mation about the readiness of the system, wh en the system commands air bag inflation. • Let only qualified techni cians work on your air bag system. I[...]

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    1-35 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 85Z04-03E Replacing Restra int System Parts After a Crash If you’v e had a crash, do you need new belts or LA TCH system par ts? If belts are cut or dama ged, replace the m. Collision damage also may mean you will need to hav e LA TCH system, saf ety belt or seat par ts repaired or replaced. New par ts and repairs[...]

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    FEATURES AND CONTROLS 2 85Z04-03E FEA TURES AND CONTR OLS Keys .............. ...................... ......................... ....................... .. 2-1 Doors and Locks ............ .......................... ...................... ..... 2-4 Windows ...... ...................... ......................... ....................... .. 2-8 Theft-De[...]

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    2-1 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Keys One ke y is used for the ignition, the door and all other l ocks . When a new v ehi cle is delivered, y ou are provided with two ke ys. K eep one of the two ke ys as a spare. The key n u mber is stamped on the key tag (A). The tag has a code on it that tells your SUZUKI dealer or a qualified locksmith how to[...]

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    2-2 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E • Chec k the distance. Y ou ma y be too fa r from your v ehicle. Y ou may need to stand closer dur ing rainy or snowy weather . • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects ma y b e bloc king th e signal. T ak e a f ew steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher , and tr y again. • Check to d[...]

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    2-3 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E SUZUKI dealer . When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehi- cle, an y remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your SUZUKI dealer has coded the new transm itter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your v e hicle. Each vehicle can ha ve a maximum of f our transmitters matched to it[...]

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    2-4 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Doors and Locks Door Loc ks There are sev eral wa ys to lock and unlock your v ehicl e. F rom the outside, use your k ey or the optional ke yless entr y transmitter . See “Remote K eyless Entry System” in this section. T o manually unlock a ll of the doors from the outside, inser t the ke y and tur n it tow a[...]

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    2-5 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E manual door lock located on the window sill on each door. F rom the insid e, y ou can al so lock and unlock the doors with th e power door lock switches located on the driver’ s door trim pad. Central Door Loc king System The central door loc king system is acti- vated using the s witch on the dr iver’ s door[...]

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    2-6 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Using the Rear Door Sec urity Lock T o activ ate the rear door security lock: 1) Mo ve the loc k upwar d to the lock pos i- tion. 2) Close t he door . 3) Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors on your v ehicl e cannot be opened from the inside wh en this feature is in use . Opening a Rear D[...]

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    2-7 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Remote T runk Release Press the remote trunk release button, located on the side of the dr iver’ s door trim, to release the tr unk lid. Emergenc y T runk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark e mergency trunk release h andle located inside the trunk on the underside of the tr unk lid. This handle will glo[...]

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    2-8 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Liftgate (W agon) T o open the liftgate, pull up the h andle abov e the license pla te. When closing the liftgate, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. Although you ma y use one ha nd to unlock the lift- gate, it is recommended that two hands on the upper surface be used to close the lift- gate. T o [...]

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    2-9 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E P ower Windo ws If your v ehicle has this feature, the po wer window s witches are loca ted on the ar m- rest on the dr iver’ s door . In addition , each passenger door has a s wi tch f or its own window . The ignition must be ON to use the power windows. T o low er a wi ndow , press and hold the switch till th[...]

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    2-10 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Theft-Deterrent Systems V ehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent f eatures, we know that nothing we put on it can ma ke it impossib l e to steal. Theft-Deterrent System Y our vehicle ma y h av e a theft-deterrent system. Arming the System T [...]

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    2-11 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E How to T urn Off the System Alarm If the system alar m is activ e, it can be deactivated using the f ollowing methods: • Press the Lock or Unloc k button on the remote ke yless entr y transmitter . • Unlock the driver’ s or passenger’ s front door using the ke y . Otherwise, the alarm wil l automati call[...]

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    2-12 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Starting and O perating Your Vehicle New V ehicle Break-In Ignition P ositions With the ke y in the ignition switch, you can tur n the ke y to fo u r different positions . LOCK: This position locks your steering wheel, ignition, automa tic transmission shift le ver and automatic transmission. This is the only po[...]

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    2-13 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Star ting Y our Engine Automatic T ransmission Mov e your shift lev er to P ARK (P) or NEU- TRAL (N). Y our engine won’t star t i n any other posit ion – that’ s a saf ety f eature. T o restar t when you’ re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N ) only . Manual T ra nsmission The gear selector should be in NEUT[...]

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    2-14 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E by b locking the straight mov ement o f the shift lev er when the vehicle is mo ving. P ARK (P): This position locks y our front whee ls. It’ s the best position to use when you star t your engine because your v ehicle can’t mov e easily . Also , th is is the only posi tion from which you can remove the k ey[...]

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    2-15 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E SECOND (2): This position gives y ou more p ow e r than THIRD (3) but lo wer fuel economy . Y ou can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help con- trol your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then y ou would also want to use y our brakes off and on. FIRST (1): This positio n gives y ou ev en more po wer [...]

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    2-16 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E lamp (MIL) or the HOLD mo de light may come on or ma y blink. In this situation, automatic shifting can be cancele d or can default to a seve re condi tion mode. Y ou should consu lt your SUZUKI dealer and hav e the problem repaired as soon as possible when this condition occurs. Hold Mode Y ou ca n select this [...]

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    2-17 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal . THIRD (3), FOUR TH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into TH IRD (3 ), FOUR TH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same wa y you do f or SEC- OND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal . T o stop , let up on the accele[...]

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    2-18 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Shifting Into Park (P) (A utomatic T ransmission) 1) Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2) Mov e the shift lev er into P ARK (P) posi- tion. 3) T ur n the ignition key to LOCK. 4) Remov e the key and take it with y ou. If you can leav e your vehicle with the igni- tion ke y in your hand, your v[...]

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    2-19 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E 2) T urn the key to LOCK and remov e the ke y from the ignition switch. 3) Remo ve the hole cov er from the shift lock slot with a scre wdr iver 4) Inser t the ke y into the shift lock slot and press and hold it. 5) Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 6) Remo ve the k ey from the slot, inser t it into the ignition switch and [...]

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    2-20 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Engine Exhaust Running Y our En gine While Y ou Are Par k e d It’ s better not to par k with the engine run- ning. But if you e ver hav e to, here are some things to know . F o llow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t mo ve. See “Shifting Into P ar k (P)” or “P ar king Y our V ehicle (Manual[...]

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    2-21 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Mirrors Manual Rear view Mirror When you are sitting in a comforta ble driv- ing position, adjust the mirror so you can see clear ly behind your v ehicle. Gr ip the mirror in the center to mov e it up or down and from si de to side. The day/night adjustment allo w s you to adjust the mirro r to av oid glare from[...]

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    2-22 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Outside Con vex Mirr or Y our passenger’s side mirror is con ve x . A conv ex mirror’ s surface is curved so you can see more from the dr iver’ s seat. Outside Heated Mir rors If your v ehicle ha s this feature , when you operate the rear window def ogger, the heated dri v er’s and passenger’ s outside[...]

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    2-23 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Sunglasses St orage Compar tment The sunglasses storage compar tment is located above the driver’ s door . T o open the sunglasses storage compar t- ment, pull down and hold the upper par t of the cov er. T o close the compar tment, let go of the co ver and the co mpartment will automatically close . Front Sto[...]

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    2-24 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Floor Net (W agon only) If your v ehicle has a floor net, the floor net can help keep small loads from moving during shar p tur ns or quick star ts and stops. Hang the four net hooks in the metal rings on the each cor ner of the floor . Side Storage Bo x (W agon only) Side storage box es are located in the left [...]

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    2-25 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E Luggage Compartment Co ver (W agon onl y) Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug- gage compar tment can be hidden from view b y the luggage compar tment co ver . T o close the co ver , pull the handle of the cov er toward you and then inser t the retainer into the slot lo cated on both sides of the tailgate op[...]

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    2-26 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E windshield glass to av o id causing breaks in the resistive material heating elemen t which can adversely aff ect radio and defogger perf or mance. See your SUZUKI dealer for details. Sunroof If your v ehicle has this feature , the s witch is locate d between the map lamp buttons. The sunroof will only operate w[...]

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    2-27 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 85Z04-03E MEMO[...]

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    INSTRUMENT PA NEL 3 85Z04-03E INSTR UMENT P ANEL Instrument Panel Overvi ew (Sedan) ............... .............. ..... 3-1 Instrument Panel Overvi ew (Wagon) .................... ............. 3-2 Climate Controls ..................... ......................... ................... 3-13 Warning Lights, Gauges and Ind icators ......................[...]

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    3-1 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E Instrument Panel Overview (Sedan) The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet B. Instr ument P anel Cluster C . Air Outlet D . Hazard Warning Flashers Button E. Digital Clock F . Audio System G. Instrument Panel Brightness Control H. Hood Release I. Climate Control System J. A s h t r[...]

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    3-2 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E Instrument Pane l Overview (Wagon) The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet B. Instr ument P anel Cluster C . Air Outlet D . Hazard Warning Flashers Button E. Digital Clock F . Audio System G. Instrument Panel Brightness Control H. Hood Release I. Climate Control System J. A s h t[...]

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    3-3 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E Hazar d W arning Flashers Y our hazard war ning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know y ou have a problem. Y our front and rear tur n signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warnin g flasher button is located on the center of the instr ument panel. Y our ha zard warning fl ashers work no mat- [...]

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    3-4 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E Tilt Wheel Y our vehicle has a tilt wheel wh ich allows you to adjust the steerin g wheel before y ou drive. Y ou can raise it to th e highest lev el to give y our legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle . The lev er that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located under the steer ing col- umn. T o ti[...]

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    3-5 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E As you signal a tur n or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly , a signal bulb ma y be b ur ned out and oth er dr iv ers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replac e it to help av oid an acciden t. If the arrows don’t go on at all when y ou signal a turn, chec k for burned-out bulbs and then [...]

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    3-6 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E between wipes. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when th e le ver is in the INT position. OFF (Off): Mov e the lev er to thi s position to tur n off the windshield wi pers. Misting Function Mov e the lev er toward, b ut not completely in, the INT position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there un til the windshi[...]

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    3-7 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E Rear Windo w Was her/Wiper If your v ehicle h as this f eature, operate the rear window washer /wiper system b y pushing the w indshield wiper/washer lev er aw ay from y o u. The wiper operates contin- uously when the lev er is in the first posi- tion. W asher fluid spra ys onto the rear window and the wiper operates [...]

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    3-8 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E The cruise control pad is loca ted on the right side of th e steering wheel. 1) Press the ON/OFF button to tur n cr uise control on. 2) Acceler ate to the speed y ou want . 3) Press the SET button and release it. An indicator light on the instr ument panel cluster will come on to sh ow y ou tha t the cruise control i[...]

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    3-9 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E Erasing Speed Memor y When you turn off the cr uise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps The le ver on the left side of the steer ing column operates the ex ter ior lamps. The exterior lamp band h as three posi- tions: (Headlamps): T urn the b and to this position to [...]

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    3-10 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E An indicator light on the second ary i nf or- mation center will co me on when th e fog lamps are on. See “Fog Lamp Light” in this section. When using fog lamps, the ignition must be on as well as the parking la mps or low- beam headlamps. The f o g lamps will turn off wh ene ver the high-beam head lamps are tur[...]

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    3-11 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E Accessory P ow er Outlet With the accessor y power outlet y ou can plug in auxi liar y electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessor y power outlet is loca ted on the front side of the center console below the front ashtra y . Another power outlet is located on the left side of the lugga ge [...]

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    3-12 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E The cigarett e lighter is locate d to the right of the f ront ashtra y . T o use it, turn the ign ition to A CC or ON , push the ciga rette lighter in al l the wa y and let go . When it’ s ready , it will pop b ack out by itself . Cloc k The time is displayed in the digital clock when the ignitio n is on. The cloc[...]

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    3-13 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E Climate Controls Climate Co ntrol System With this system you can control the heat- ing, cooling and ventilation f or your vehicle. Fan Co ntrol Y ou can con trol the rate of airflow coming from the system by turning the fan control knob . T urn this knob clockwise or counterclock- wise to increase or de crease the f[...]

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    3-14 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instr ument panel ou tlets, and then directs the rema ining air to the floor outlets . (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets. Some of the air wi ll also be directed to the wi ndshield, instrumen t panel side outl ets, and re[...]

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    3-15 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E Air Conditio ning If yo ur vehicle has air con ditioning, f ollow these steps to use the system. Start the engine and set the fan control knob to the desired speed. The air conditioning com- pressor does not operate when the fan control knob is in the off position. Press the air conditioning button to tur n the air c[...]

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    3-16 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E (Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield, side window outlets and floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system runs the ai r-conditioning compressor. T o defog the windows f aster , tur n the temper- ature control knob cl ockwise to the w ar m- est setting. (Defr ost): This mode directs most of the a[...]

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    3-17 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E Outlet Adjustment Use the lev er located i n the center of each outlet to change the di rection of the ai rflow . Use the thumbwheel located next to the outlets to turn them on and off. Operation Tips • Clear aw ay any ice , snow or leav es from the air inlets at t he base of the v ehi cle that may b lock the flow [...]

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    3-18 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E 3) Remov e the old passenger compar t- ment air filter . 4) Then re verse the steps to install the new air filter . Ensure that the new filter is inser ted in the proper orienta tion. Warning Lights, Gauges and Indicators This section descr ibes the warn ing lights and gauges that may be on your v ehicle. The pictur[...]

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    3-19 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E T rip Odometer The trip odometer can reco rd the number of kilometers or miles traveled f or up to two trips. The trip odometer button is located in the lower right area of the speedometer. There are two independent tr ip odometers, which measure the distances your v ehicle has trav eled since you last reset this fun[...]

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    3-20 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instr ument panel. The air bag readiness system checks the air bag’ s electrical sys- tem for malfunctions. The light tells y ou i f there is an electr ical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor , the air bag modules, the wir ing an[...]

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    3-21 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E Brake System W arning Lig ht Y our vehicle’ s hydr a ulic brake system is divided into two par ts. If one par t isn’t working, the other pa r t can still work and you will be ab le to stop the v ehicle. For good braking, though, you need both par ts wor king well. If the warning li ght comes on, there is a brake [...]

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    3-22 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E Speed Sensitiv e Po wer Steering (SSPS) W arning Light If your v ehicle has Speed Sensitive P owe r Steering (SSPS), this warning light will come on br iefly when you tur n the igniti on to ON as a check to show y ou the bulb is working. Then it should go out after a fe w seconds. If the warning light does not co me[...]

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    3-23 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E cated by the system bef ore any problem is apparent. Th is ma y p re vent more ser ious damage to your v ehicle. This system is also designed to assist your ser vice techni- cian in correc tly diagnosing any malfunc- tion. When the ignition is on, this light should come on and shou ld go out after a fe w sec- onds as[...]

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    3-24 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E If you e xper ience one or more of th ese conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least o ne full tank of the proper fuel to tur n the light off . If none of the abov e steps h av e made the light tur n off , your SUZUKI dealer can check the v eh icle. Y our SUZUKI dealer has the proper test eq[...]

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    3-25 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E See “Fog Lamps” under Exterior Lamps in this section f o r more inf or mation. Cruise Contr ol Light If your v ehicle has this feature, this light will come on br iefly when the ignition is turn ed on. The CR UISE ligh t comes on whenev er the cruise contro l is set. See “Cr uise Control” in this section. The[...]

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    3-26 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E Door Ajar Ligh t This light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latche d. If the ke y is in the ignition while the driver’ s door is open, you will also hear a warni ng chime. Make sure that all doors are completely closed and this li ght is out before driving. T run k Ajar Ligh t This light wil[...]

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    3-27 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E tire pressure monitoring system is func- tioning proper ly . Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indictor to indicate when the system is not operating properl y . The TPMS malfunction indicator is com- bined with the low tire pressure te lltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the tell[...]

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    3-28 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E See “Tire pressure Monitor ing System” in Section 5 for more inf or mation . Audio System Precautions • When the inside of the car is very cold and the play er is used soon after s witch- ing on the heater , moistu re ma y form on the disc or the optical par ts of the pla yer and proper playback ma y not be po[...]

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    3-29 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E Cautions on Handling 52D274 This unit has been designed specifically for pla yback of compact discs bearing the mark (A). No other discs can be pla yed. 52D275 T o remo ve a compact disc from its stor age case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, hold ing it carefully by the edges. Alwa ys han[...]

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    3-30 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E pre vent the system from opera ting prop- erly . 52D351 Do not expose compact discs to direct sun- light or any heat source . NO TE: • Do not use commerci ally av ailable CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These ma y get caught in the in tern al mechanism and damage the disc. • CD-R di[...]

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    3-31 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E PLA YING THE RADIO P ower/V olume k nob (1): Press this knob to tur n the system on and off . T urn the P ower/V olume knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume . Press this bu tton for a short time to MUTE the radio . Press the button again to cancel MUTE. Finding a Station AM bu tton (2)[...]

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    3-32 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E ORDER OF SOUND FUNCTIONS 84Z023 SOUND button (8 ): Setting the T one (Bass/Mid/T reble) Press this button until “BAS” appears on the displa y . T urn the volume k n ob to increase or to decrease the bass. The dis- play will sho w the ba ss le vel. When fin- ished making the selection, press this button again to [...]

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    3-33 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handle d. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks , and/or diffi culty in loading and ejecting. If these pro blems occur , check the bottom surface of the CD . If the surface of the CD is da maged, such as crack ed, broken, or scra[...]

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    3-34 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E than necessar y . T o conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of the file, and folder names. Y ou can also pla y an MP3/ WMA CD that was recorded using no file folders . Th e system can suppor t up to 8 folders in depth, but, keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and[...]

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    3-35 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E If there is no apparent damage, tr y a known good CD . Do not add any label to a CD , it could get caught in the CD play er . If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description la bel is needed, tr y labeling the top of the recorded CD with a mar king pen instead. If an error appea rs on the di splay , see [...]

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    3-36 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E AU X M o d e Press this button to listen to the audio con- tents from other devices; Walkman, P or ta- ble CD Pla yer , P or table MP3 Pla yer , i-pod, XM receiver , etc. 1) Connect the output por t of the device to the aux jack of the head unit with an aux connector . 2) T ur n the de vice on. 3) Press this button.[...]

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    3-37 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E CDP MODE Press the Seek Button f o r a shor t time to go to the next track. 84Z026 Press and hold the Seek Button to fast pla y . Mode Button Press the Mode Button to change the mode. (“CDP” is display ed when a CD is in the CDP deck) 84Z027 T r ack01 T rac k02 AM-1 AM-2 FM1 FM2 AM-A (CDP) FM-A Radio with Six-Dis[...]

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    3-38 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E PLA YING THE RADIO P ower/V olume k nob (1): Press this knob to tur n the system on and off . T urn the P ower/V olume knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume . Press this bu tton for a short time to MUTE the radio . Press the button again to cancel MUTE. Finding a Station AM bu tton (2[...]

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    3-39 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E ORDER OF SOUND FUNCTIONS 84Z023 SOUND button (8 ): Setting the T one (Bass/Mid/T reble) Press this button until “BAS” appears on the displa y . T urn the volume k n ob to increase or to decrease the bass. The dis- play will sho w the ba ss le vel. When fin- ished making the selection, press this button again to s[...]

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    3-40 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E PLA YING A CD Inser t a CD par tway in to the slot, label side up . The play er will pu ll it in and the CD should begin playing. Y ou can inser t a CD with the ign ition off . When the CD is inse r ted, “CDP ” will appear on the displ a y . As the CD is loading “LOADING” will appear on the display . As each[...]

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    3-41 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E not eject when the ignition or the radio is turned off . Using an MP 3/WMA CD MP3/WMA Format If you b ur n your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal comp uter: • Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recorded on a CD-R disc. • Make sure to finalize the disc when burn- ing an MP3/WMA disc, using multiple sessions. It is usual[...]

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    3-42 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E Playing an MP3/WMA With the ignition on, i nser t a CD par t wa y into the slot, labe l side up . The play er will pull it in, then “LOADING”, and then “MP3” or “WMA” will appear on th e display . The CD should begin pl a yi ng. Y ou can’ t inser t a CD with the acc off. As each ne w track star ts to p[...]

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    3-43 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E CD Messa g es CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature retur ns to norma l, the CD will play . • Y ou are dr iving on a very rough road . When the road becomes smo other , the CD will play . • T[...]

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    3-44 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E STEERING WHEEL REMOTE OPER- A TION (if equipped in the v ehicle) P ower Button Press this button to turn the system on and off . Press this bu tton for a shor t time to MUTE the sound. T o cancel MUTE, press this button again. V olume Up Button Press this button to increase the volume le vel. V olume Down Button Pre[...]

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    3-45 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E 86Z026 1. Magazine slot 2. Magazine eject button 2 1 How to Change Disc s 86Z013 T o remove: 1) Open the sliding door of th e CD changer to the r ight until it is completely latched.[...]

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    3-46 INSTRUMENT PA NEL 85Z04-03E 86Z014 2) Press the eject button on the CD changer and remove the magazine. 86Z015 3) Pull a tra y out of the magazine by pressing the tray b utton. 4) Remov e th e disc from the tray and rein- ser t the tra y into the magazine. 86Z016 T o load: 1) Put the disc on a tray with its label side upward. 2) Inser t the tr[...]

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    3-47 INSTRUMENT PANEL 85Z04-03E The CD c hanger is oper ated by th e main unit. 1) Press the power b utton on the main unit to turn the audio system on. 2) If a disc is already inser ted inside the CD changer , press the “CD” button. Pla yback starts at the beginning of the trac k that you were pre viously listening to . 3) If a disc is not ins[...]

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    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 85Z04-03E DRIVING Y OUR VEHICLE Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicl e ................ ........ 4-1 Towing .... ....................... ......................... ...................... ........ 4-16[...]

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    4-1 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can giv e a bout drivin g is: Drive def e nsively . Please star t by using a v e r y impor tant saf ety device in your v ehicle: Y our saf ety belt. Buckle up . See “Safety Belts: The y Are f o r Everyone” in section 1. Defensiv [...]

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    4-2 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. Fo r example , if th e same person drank three double mar tinis (3 ounces or 90 ml o f liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC w ould be close to 0.12 percent. A per- son who consumes food just before or dur- ing drin king will hav e a somewhat lower BAC le vel.[...]

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    4-3 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Sometime s, as when y ou’re driving on snow or ice , it’ s easy to ask more of those control systems than the ti res and road can provide. That means y ou ca n lose con- trol of your v ehicle. Braking Braking action inv olves perception time and reaction time. First, you hav e to decide to push on the brake pe[...]

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    4-4 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Let’ s say the road is wet and y ou’ re dr iving safely . Suddenly , an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’ s what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slow- ing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately [...]

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    4-5 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Steering Po w e r S te e r i n g If you lose pow er steer ing assist be cause the engine stops or the system i s not func- tioning, you can steer but it will tak e much more eff o r t. Speed Sensitive P ower Steering System This system continuously adjusts the eff or t you f eel whe n steering at all vehicle speed[...]

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    4-6 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Steering in Emergencies There are time s when steering can be more effectiv e than braking. Fo r example, you come ov er a hill and find a tr uck stopped in your lane, o r a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child dar ts out from between parked cars and stops righ t in front of you. Y ou can avoid these pr[...]

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    4-7 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E gerous mov e, since the passing vehicle occupies th e same lane as oncoming traf- fic f or sev eral seconds. A miscalculation, an error in ju dgment, or a brief surrend er to frustration or anger can sudd enly put the passing dri ver f ace to face with the worst of all traffic accidents – the head -on collision.[...]

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    4-8 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E steer the wa y you want the v ehicle to go. If you star t steering quickly enough, your vehicle ma y straighten out. Alwa ys be ready for a second skid if it o ccurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water , snow , ice , gra vel or other material is on the road. For saf ety , you’ll w ant to slow down and adj[...]

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    4-9 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Remember that your headlamps light up far l ess of a roadwa y when you are in a tur n or curve. K eep your e yes moving; that wa y , it’s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be check ed regul arly for proper aim, so should your ey es be examined regularly . Some dr ivers suff [...]

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    4-10 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’ re going fast enough. When your v e hi- cle is hydroplaning, it has little or no con- tact with the road. Hydroplaning doe sn’t happ[...]

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    4-11 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E time and energy . See the ne xt par t, “F reewa y Driving. ” • T reat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the cor ner is busy enough to need it. When a ligh t tur ns green, and just bef ore you star t to mov e, check both w ays f or vehicles that hav e not cleared th e inters[...]

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    4-12 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E • Tires: The y are vitally impor tant to a saf e, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? • W ea ther F o recasts: What’ s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay y our tr ip a shor t time to av oid a major[...]

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    4-13 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E • As you go ov er the top of a hill, be aler t. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accide nt. • Y ou may see highwa y signs on moun- tains that warn of spe cial problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a f all ing rocks area or winding roads. Be aler t to t[...]

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    4-14 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E cle’ s stability when you make a hard stop on a slipper y road.) Whether you hav e an anti-lock braking system or not, y ou’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dr y pav ement. Without anti-lo ck br akes, if you f ee l your v ehi cle begin to slide, let up on the brakes a little. Push the brake [...]

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    4-15 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Run your engine only as long as you must. This sav es fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly . This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the batter y charged. Y ou will need a well-charged batter y to restar t the vehicle, [...]

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    4-16 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Towing T owing Y our V ehicle Consult your SUZUKI dealer o r a profes- sional towing ser vice if you need to have your disab led vehicle towed. If you w ant to tow your v ehicle behi nd another vehicle f o r recreational pur poses (such as behind a motorhome), see the f ol- lowing section, “Recreational V ehicl[...]

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    4-17 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E and shift to NEUTRAL (N). See “Shift- ing Out of Pa r k (P)” in Sectio n 2. 5) Clamp the steeri ng wheel in a straight- ahead position with a clamping device designed for to wi ng. 6) Release the par king brake . Loading Y our V ehicle It is very impor tant to know how much weight your v ehicle can carr y . T[...]

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    4-18 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual loads at the fron t and rear axles can only be deter mined by weighing the v ehicle using a v ehicle scale . T o measure th e weight and load, tr y taking your vehicle to a highwa y weighing station , shipping com- pany or inspection station for trucks , etc. Compare[...]

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    4-19 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 85Z04-03E Determining Compatibili ty of Tire and V ehicle Lo ad Limits The tires on your v ehicle, when they are inflated to the recommend ed tire inflation pressure, ha ve a load-carr ying capacity that is greater than the load that will be on the tires when the ve hicle is at its GVWR or GA WR limit. Nev er use replaceme[...]

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    SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 5 85Z04-03E SER VICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Service ............ ......................... ...................... ...................... 5-1 Fuel ......... ....................... ......................... ...................... ........ 5-1 Checking Things Under the Hood .......... ...................... ..... 5-4 Headlam[...]

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    5-1 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Service Y our SUZUKI deal er knows y our v ehi cle best and wants y ou to be ha pp y with it. We hope you’ll go to your SUZUKI dealer f or all your ser vice needs. Y ou’ll get genuine SUZUKI par ts and SUZUKI train ed and suppor ted ser vice people. W e hope you’ll want to k ee p your SUZUKI vehicle [...]

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    5-2 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Addit ives T o pro vid e cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to con tain additives that will help pre vent engine and fuel system deposits fr om f or ming, allow- ing your emission contr o l system to work proper ly . Y ou should not hav e to add any- thing to your fuel. Howe [...]

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    5-3 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E T o open the fuel filler door , pull up on the fuel filler door release lev er located on the floor to the left of the driver’ s seat. The fuel cap is located on the passe nger’ s side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside the fuel d oor . T o remo ve the fuel cap , tur n it sl[...]

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    5-4 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Filling a P or table Fuel Containe r Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Releas e T o open the hood, do the follo win g. 1) Pull the hood rel ease handle located at the lower left si de of the instrument panel. W ARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static ele c- tricity[...]

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    5-5 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E 2) Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the bottom of the seconda ry hood release lev er upward. The secondar y hood release lev er is located near the front center of the hood. 3) Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and place the ho od prop into the sl ot in the hood. 4) Bef ore[...]

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    5-6 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you’ll see the f ollowing: A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter B. Engine Oil Fi ller Cap C . Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir D . Engine Coolant Surge T ank E. Underhood Fuse Block F. B a t t e r y G. Windshield W asher Fluid Reser voir H. P ower Ste[...]

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    5-7 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Engine Oil If the oil pressure light appears on the instrument cluster, it means y ou need to check y o ur engine oil lev el r ight awa y . F o r more inf or mation, see “Oil Pressure Light” in section 3. Y ou sh ould check y o ur engine oil lev el reg- ularl y; this is an added reminder . Checking Eng[...]

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    5-8 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E This (A) is where you add oil. See “Engine Compar tment Overview” on a pre vious page in this section for more inf or mation on location . Be sure to add enough o il to put the lev el somewhere in the proper ope rating range. Push the dipstick all the way bac k in when you’ re through. What Kind of E[...]

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    5-9 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E If you are in an area of e xtre me cold, where the temperature f al ls below –22°F (–30°C), it is recomme nded that you use either an SA E 5W-30 s ynthetic oil or an SAE 0W -30 oil. Both will provide easier cold star ting and be tter protection for your engine at extremely lo w te mperatures. Engine [...]

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    5-10 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E km) or 3 months. If necessar y , clean or replace it. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter T o inspect the air cleaner/filter , remov e the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dir t. If the fil- ter remains “caked” with dir t, a new filter is require[...]

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    5-11 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E 4) Remov e filler plug. 5) Make sure the fluid reaches the bottom edge of the filler p lug hole. 6) If the lev el is low , add fluid until it beg ins to run out th e filler hole. 7) After filling to the co rrect le vel, reinstall the plug securely . Recommend Automatic T ransmission Fluid and Mainten ance[...]

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    5-12 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Hydraulic Clutc h There is one reser voir f or both the brake and the hydraulic clutch fluid. See “Brakes” in this sectio n for more inf or mation. The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The master cylinder res- er voir is filled with h ydraulic fluid. A fluid loss in this sys[...]

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    5-13 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E If you ha ve to add coolant more than four times a year , hav e your SUZUKI dealer check y our cooling system. Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located on the dri ver’ s side of the engine compar t- ment. See “Engine Compar tment Over- view” in this section f or more inf or mation o[...]

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    5-14 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E When replacing the pressure cap, mak e sure it is hand-tight. Coolant Sur ge T ank Pressur e Cap Engine Overheatin g Y ou will find a coolant temperature gauge on your v ehicle’s instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge” in section 3. If Steam Is Coming Fr om Y our Engine If No Steam[...]

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    5-15 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E If the warning continues and you hav e not stopped, pull over , sto p , and par k your vehicle right awa y . If there’ s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for three minutes while you’ re parked. If you still hav e the war ning, tur n off the engine and get ev er yone out of the vehicle u[...]

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    5-16 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E 1) P ar k the vehicle on a lev el surface . Y ou can remov e the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coola nt surge tank pres- sure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn th e pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about two or two and one-half tur ns.[...]

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    5-17 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E 2) Then keep turning th e pressure cap slowly , and remov e it. 3) Fill the coolant surge tank w ith the proper mixture to the MAX mar k on the coolant surge tank. W ait about fi v e min- utes, then check to see if the le vel is below the MAX mark. If the lev el is below the MAX mark, add additional coola[...]

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    5-18 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Windshield W asher Fluid The windshield washer fluid reser voir is located in the front of the engine compar t- ment on the driver’ s side. See “Engine Compar tment Overview” in this section f or more information on l ocation. What to Use When you need windshield washer fl uid, be sure to re ad the [...]

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    5-19 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E When your brake fluid falls to a low le vel, your brak e warni ng light will come on. See “Brake System W arning Lig ht” in section 3. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DO T -3 brak e fluid. Use new brak e fluid from a sealed container only . See “Recom- mended Fluids and Lu bricant[...]

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    5-20 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Brake Pedal T ravel See your SUZUKI dealer if the brake pedal does not retur n to nor mal heig ht, or if there is a rapid increase in peda l trav el. This could be a sig n of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop , your disc brakes adjust f or wear . If you rarely make [...]

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    5-21 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E 2) Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground con- nection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to star t your v ehi cle, and the bad grounding could dama ge the electr ical systems. T o a [...]

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    5-22 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E age the batter y and maybe other par ts, too . And d on’t connect the negative (–) cable to the negativ e (–) te rminal on the dead batter y because thi s can cause sparks. 6) Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the de ad batter y . Use a remote positive (+) termi- nal[...]

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    5-23 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Jumper Cable Remo val A. Heavy , Unpainted Metal Engine Par t B. Good Batter y C . Dead Batter y T o disconnect the jump er cables from both vehicles , do the following: 1) Disconnect the blac k ne gative (–) cable from the vehicle that had the dead ba t- tery . 2) Disconnect the blac k ne gative (–) [...]

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    5-24 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Headlamps T o replace a headlamp bulb: 1) Open the hood. 2) Remov e the two bolts and one nut shown in the illustration that retain the headlam p assembly . 3) Disconnect the wir ing har ness connec- tor from the rear of the bulb . 4) Remov e the headl amp cap by turning i t counterclockwise. 5) Release t[...]

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    5-25 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Fro nt Fog Lamps T o replace a front f og lamp bulb: 1) Disconnect the wir ing har ness connec- tor from the front fog l amp bulb . 2) Rotate the front fog lamp b u lb counter- clockwise and remov e it. 3) Replace the bulb . See “Replacement Bulbs” in this sectio n for the prope r bul b. 4) Connect th[...]

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    5-26 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Luggage Compartment Lamp T o replace a luggage compar tment lamp bulb : 1) Use a flat screwdriver to pr y the lamp assembly from the lamp assemb ly holder . 2) Replace the bulb . See “Replacement Bulbs” in this sectio n for the prope r bul b. 3) Reinstall the lamp assembly . T ail/Stop Lamps, T urn Si[...]

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    5-27 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E 7) Replace the lamp housi ng into the vehi- cle using the two screws remov ed ear- lier . 8) Close t he lift gate . License Plate Lamps T o replace a license plate lamp b u lb: 1) Remov e the two screws shown in the illustration and the lamp cov er . 2) T o remo ve the bulb holder from the lamp housing, r[...]

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    5-28 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twi ce a year f or wear or cracking. If the wiper blades become brittle or damaged, or make streaks when wiping, replace the wiper blades for optimum driv- ing visibility . Replacement blades come in different types a [...]

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    5-29 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E tration later in this section f or more detail. B. Depar tment of T ransportation (DOT) Code The Depar tment of T ranspor tation (DO T) code indicates that the tire i s in compliance with the U.S . Depar tment of T r a nspor tation Motor V ehicle Saf e ty Standards. C . Tire Id entification Number (TIN) T[...]

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    5-30 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E and the maximum pressure needed to suppor t that load . See “Compact Spare Tire” in this section and “Load- ing Y our V ehicle” in section 4. E. Tire Inflation Pressure The temporar y use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kP a). For more information on tire pressure and [...]

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    5-31 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Glossary of Tire T erminolog y Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire . Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (p si) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional ac cessories. Some e xamples of opt[...]

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    5-32 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a wh itew all, b ears white let- tering or be ars manuf acturer, brand and or model name molding that is highe r or deeper than the same mold ings on the other sidew all of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passeng er cars and some[...]

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    5-33 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Tire Pressure Monitoring System If your v ehicle is e quipped with a tire pres- sure monitoring system, it uses pressure sensors containi ng a unique iden tification code to monitor the inflation pressure of the tires. When the infla tion pressure of one or more tires indicates significant under-inflation[...]

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    5-34 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E itoring system. Hav e tire and wheel replacement performed by an authorized ser vice facility to a void the risk of damag- ing the tire pressure monitor sensors. The tire pressure monitoring system ma y not work nor mally in the following circum- stances: • Wheels other than g enuine wheels are being us[...]

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    5-35 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Tire Inflation Pressure The Tire and Loadin g Inf or mation lab el shows the correct infl ation pressures for your tires when they’ re cold. “Cold” means your v ehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or dri v en no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). See “Load ing Y our V ehicle” in section 4. [...]

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    5-36 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E When rotating your tires, alwa ys u se the correct rotation patter n shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires hav e b een rotated, adjus t the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loa ding Information label. Make cer tain that all whe[...]

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    5-37 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E • The tread or sidew al l is crac ked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fa b r i c . • The tire has a bump , bulge or spl it. • T he tire has a pu ncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying Ne w Tires T o find out what ki[...]

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    5-38 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E relative perf or mance of tires depe nds upon the actual conditions of th eir use, howe ver , and ma y dep ar t significantly from the nor m due to variations in dr iving habits, ser vice practices and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. T raction – AA, A, B, C The tract ion grades , from[...]

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    5-39 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E See “Changing a Flat Tire” in th is section for more inf ormation. Used Replacement Whe els Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Fl at It’ s a unusual for a tire to “b l ow o ut” while you’ re driving, espe cially if you maintain your tire properly . If air goes out of a tire, it’ s much more likely t[...]

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    5-40 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E The f o llowing steps will tell you ho w to use the jack to change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and T ools A. Ja ck B. Wr e nc h C. Jack H an d le D. S c r e w d r i v e r The compar tment spare tire and to ols you’ll need are located in the trunk. 1) Remov e the tr im cov er from the floor of the ca[...]

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    5-41 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E 4) Remov e the compact spare tire. See “Compact Spare Tire” in this section for more information. 5) Remov e the jack, jac k handle and the wheel wrench. The jack is located in the cargo area. T urn the jack retainer , located on the r ight side of the jack, counterclockwise to release it. The jack ha[...]

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    5-42 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E 4) Inser t the jack handle and the wheel wrench into the jac k. 5) Raise th e vehicle b y turning the jac k handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle f ar enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit under neath the wheel well. 6) Remov e all of the wheel nuts by turning them [...]

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    5-43 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Don’t tr y to put a wheel cov er on your com- pact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cov er in the tr unk until you hav e the flat tire repaired or replaced. Storing the Flat Tire and T ools Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compar tme nt. Place the tire in the com- par tment, then[...]

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    5-44 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Compact Spare Tire Although the co mpact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle w as new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regular ly . It should be 60 psi (420 kP a). After installing the compact spare tire on your v ehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and mak [...]

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    5-45 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be haz- ardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or ge t them on a hot par t of th e vehicle . Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your v ehicle, [...]

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    5-46 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Stains caused by candy , ice cream, ma y- onnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be remov ed as follows: 1) Carefully scrape off e xcess stain. 2) First, clean with coo l water and allow to dr y completely . 3) If a stain remains, f ollow the cleaner instructio ns describe d earlier. Cleaning Vinyl U[...]

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    5-47 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E SUZUKI dealer . See “V ehicle Care/ Appearance Materia ls” later in this section . Don’t use cleaning agen ts that are petro- leum based, or that contain acid or abra- sives . All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface , or they could stain. Dry the fin- ish[...]

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    5-48 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Sheet Metal Damage If your v ehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or repla cement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-cor- rosion mater ial to par ts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement par ts will provide the corrosion prote ction [...]

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    5-49 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Vehicle Identification V ehic le Identificati on Number (VIN) This is the legal identifi er f or your vehicle . It appears on a pla te in the front corner of the instrument p anel, on the dr iver’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the wi nd- shield from outside your v ehi cle. The VIN also app[...]

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    5-50 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E P ower Windo ws and Other Po wer Options Circuit breakers in the fuse bloc k p rotect the power windows and other po wer accessor ies. When the current load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away . Fuses and Cir cuit Breakers The wiring cir[...]

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    5-51 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Engine Compar tment Fuse Block The engine compar tment fuse bloc k is located on the dr iver’ s side of the vehicle , near the batter y . See “Engine Compa r t- ment Overview” in this section f or more information on location . T o access the fuses , press in the si de flaps to release the cov er. T[...]

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    5-52 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E N4U5038B HEAD LAMPS BA TT PWR 30A ABS 60A HV AC BL WR 30A IGN 2 30A IGN 1 30A ILLUM HORN MAIN HEAD LAMPS FRT FOG A/C CMPRSR FUEL PUMP PWR WNDW COOL F AN LOW DEFOG COOL F AN HI DEFOG 30A COOL F AN LOW 20A PWR WNDW 20A COOL F AN HI 30A 25A I/P FUSE 15A DR/LCK 15A ECM 10A FUEL PUMP 15A MIR HTD 10A A/C 10A FR[...]

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    5-53 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Fuses Usages HEAD LAMPS Head Lamp ECM Engine Control Module I/P FUSE Instr ument Panel Fuse FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump A/C Air Conditioning HORN Hor n HI BEAM Head Lamp High-Beam DRIVER’S PWR WND W Driver’ s P ower Window ST OP LAMPS Stop Lamps DR/LCK Door Lock MIR HTD Heated Mirror FR T FOG F ront F o g ILL[...]

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    5-54 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Capacities and Specifications The f o llowing appro xima te capacities are giv en in English and metric con ver sions. Capaciti es Specifi cations Engine Chassis Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refri gerant R-134a 1.41 lbs 0.64 kg Brake/Clutch Fluid 0.53 quar ts 0.5 L Engine Coolant[...]

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    5-55 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE C ARE 85Z04-03E Dimension W eight Over all Length Sedan 177.2 in (4,5 00 mm) W agon 179.7 in (4 ,565 mm) Over all Wi dth 67.9 in (1,725 mm) Over all Height Sedan 56.9 in (1,445 mm) Wa g o n 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 59.1 in (1,500 mm) (with roof rac k) Wheel Base 102.4 in (2,600 mm) T read F ront 58.3 in (1,480 mm) Rear 58.3 in[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 6 85Z04-03E MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE General Information ..... ...................... ......................... ........ 6-1 Maintenance ........... ......................... ....................... ............. 6-2[...]

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    6-1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E General Information NO TICE (for U . S.A.) Maintenance, replac ement or repair of the emission control de v ices and sys- tems may be performed by an y a utomo- bile repair establishment o r individu al using any part which has been certified under the pr ovisions in the Clean Air Act sec. 207. (a) (2). This secti[...]

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    6-2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Maintenance Schedule d Maintenance Services Maintenance ser vices and record retentio n are the owner’ s responsibility . Y ou sh ould retain evidence that proper maintenance ha s been performed on your vehicle in accordan ce with the sche duled maintenance ser vices char t. Maintenance Recommended under Normal [...]

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    6-3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Engine Contr ol System (continued) Maintenance Interval Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whiche ver comes first Months 96 102 108 114 120 1 26 132 138 144 150 156 16 2 168 174 180 Maintenance Item x 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 1 42.5 150 157. 5 165 172.5 180 18 7.5 195 202.5 210 21 7.5 225 x 1,000 km 192 204 21[...]

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    6-4 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Chassis and Body Maintenance Interval Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whiche ver comes first M o n t h s 6 1 21 82 43 03 64 2 4 85 46 06 67 27 88 49 0 Maintenance Item x 1,000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 x 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 A [...]

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    6-5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Chassis and Body (continued) Maintenance Interval Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whiche ver comes first Months 96 102 108 114 120 1 26 132 138 144 150 156 16 2 168 174 180 Maintenance Item x 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 1 42.5 150 157. 5 165 172.5 180 18 7.5 195 202.5 210 21 7.5 225 x 1,000 km 192 204 216 228 [...]

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    6-6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Maintenance Recommended und er Severe Driving Conditions F o llow this schedule if y our car is mainly oper ated under one or more of the following conditions: Engine Control System • Repeated shor t-di stance driving less th an 5 miles (8 km). • Extensive idling and/or slow-speed driving in sto p-and-go traff[...]

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    6-7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Engine Contr ol System (continued) Maintenance Interval Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whiche ver comes first Months 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 7 2 75 78 81 84 87 90 Maintenance Item x 1,000 miles 6 0 63.75 67.5 71.25 75 78.75 82.5 86.25 90 93.75 97.5 101.25 105 108.75 112.5 x 1,000 km 96 1 02 108 114 120 126 [...]

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    6-8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Chassis and Body Maintenance Interval Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whiche ver comes first M o n t h s 3 6 9 1 21 51 82 12 42 73 03 33 63 94 24 5 Maintenance Item x 1,000 miles 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.5 26.25 30 33.75 37.5 41.25 45 48.75 52.5 56.25 x 1 , 0 0 0 k m 6 1 21 82 43 03 64 24 85 46 06 67 27 88[...]

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    6-9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Chassis and Body (continued) Maintenance Interval Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whiche ver comes first Months 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 7 2 75 78 81 84 87 90 Maintenance Item x 1,000 miles 6 0 63.75 67.5 71.25 75 78.75 82.5 86.25 90 93.75 97.5 101.25 105 108.75 112.5 x 1,000 km 96 1 02 108 114 120 126 132 13[...]

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    6-10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Chart Symbols I – Inspect these items and their related par ts. Correct, clean, refill, adju st, lubri- cate, inflate or replace as required. R – Replace o r Change NO TE: Check the engine oil and en gine coolant le vels weekly . *: SUZUKI recommends that this mainte- nance ser vice be performed at the time/ [...]

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    6-11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Servi ced By Maintenance Record[...]

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    6-12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Servi ced By Maintenance Record[...]

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    6-13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 85Z04-03E Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Servi ced By Maintenance Record[...]

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    GENERAL INFORMATION 7 85Z04-03E GENERAL INFORMA TION Identification Numb ers ................... ......................... ........... 7-1 Safety Certification Label ............ .......................... ............. 7-2 Emission Compliance Label (fo r U.S.A.) ...................... ..... 7-2 Warranties ......... ....................... ........[...]

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    7-1 GENERAL I NFORMATION 85Z04-03E Identification Numbers V ehic le Identificatio n Number 60G152 54G081 The V ehicle Identific ation Number (VIN) may be f ound in the locati on shown in the abov e illustrations. This number is used to register the vehicle. It i s also used to assist your SUZUKI dealer when order ing par ts or referring to special [...]

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    7-2 GENERAL INFORMATION 85Z04-03E Safety Certification Label 52D059 This label contains impor tant safety- related information about your vehicle. The label is loca ted on the dr iver’ s door lock pil- lar . Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.) 60A412 The EP A emission compliance label is located under the hood. It provides much of the informat[...]

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    7-3 GENERAL I NFORMATION 85Z04-03E On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders Y our v ehicle is equipped with on-board computer systems which monitor an d control se v eral aspects of v ehicle per- f or mance, including the f ollowing: • Emission-related components and engine par ameters such as engine speed and throttle position are mon[...]

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    7-4 GENERAL INFORMATION 85Z04-03E Reporting Safety Defects If y o u belie ve that y our v ehicle has a def ect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should imm ediately inform the National H ighwa y T raffic Saf ety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Amer ican Su zuki Motor Cor p. If NHTSA receives similar compl[...]

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    7-5 GENERAL I NFORMATION 85Z04-03E MEMO[...]

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    8-1 INDEX 8 8 85Z04-03E INDEX A Accessory Power Outlet ............... ...................... ................ 3-11 Adding Equip ment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .......... 5-1 Adding Equipm ent to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicl e .... 1-32 Additives ............ ...................... ....................... .....................5-2 Add-On Electr[...]

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    8-2 INDEX 85Z04-03E Doing Your Own Service Work ...................... .....................5-1 Door Ajar Li ght ............. ....................... ...................... .......... 3-26 Door Ajar Reminder ............ ...................... ....................... .... 2-5 Door Locks ......... ......................... ....................... .[...]

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    8-3 INDEX 85Z04-03E I Identification Numbers ............ ....................... .....................7-1 If a Tire Goes Flat .................... ....................... .....................5-39 Ignition Positions ......... ....................... ...................... .......... 2-12 Infants and Yo ung Children .................. .............[...]

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    8-4 INDEX 85Z04-03E Passenger Air Bag Off Indicato r ................... .....................3-26 Passenger Compartment Air Filter .................... ................ 3-17 Passenger Sensing System ....... ....................... ..................1-31 Power Door Locks .............. .............. ...................... ............. 2-5 Power S[...]

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    8-5 INDEX 85Z04-03E Steering .............. ...................... ....................... .....................4-5 STEERING WHEEL REMOTE OPERATION ....... ...... 3-36 , 3-44 Storage Areas ............... ....................... ...................... .......... 2-22 Sun Visors .......... ...................... ....................... .............[...]

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    8-6 INDEX 85Z04-03E Y Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicl e .............. .......... 4-1[...]

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    Part No. 99011-85Z04-03E July, 2007 O WNER’S MANU AL 99011-85Z04-03E FORENZA Printed in U.S.A. For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE” section. See page 5-1 Engine oil with “Starburst” symbol DOT3 ESSO LT71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 See the “Tire Information Label” located on the driver’s door loc[...]