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Fuel (see section 5) Engine hood (see section 5) Tire changing tools (see section 5) Engine oil dipstick (see section 5) Engine coolant (see section 5) Windshield washer fluid (see section 5) Battery (see section 5) Tire pressure (see tire information label on driver's door lock pillar) Spare tire (see section 5) Engine air cleaner / filter (see section 5) 8 (RHD) 1 10 2 (RHD) 2 3 4 7 9 5 2 (LHD) 6 8 (LHD) 85Z022 LHD: Left Hand Drive RHD: Right Hand Drive NOTE: The illustration is FORENZA. SERVICE STATION GUIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Fuel (see section 5) Engine hood (see section 5) Tire changing tools (see section 5) Engine oil dipstick (see section 5) Engine coolant (see section 5) Windshield washer fluid (see section 5) Battery (see section 5) Tire pressure (see tire information label on driver's door lock pillar) Spare tire (see section 5) Engine air cleaner / filter (see section 5) 8 (RHD) 1 10 2 (RHD) 2 3 4 7 9 5 2 (LHD) 6 8 (LHD) 85Z022 LHD: Left Hand Drive RHD: Right Hand Drive NOTE: The illustration is FORENZA. SERVICE STATION GUIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS California Proposition 65 Warning SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FEATURES AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL INFORMATION INDEX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TABLE OF CONTENTS California Proposition 65 Warning SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FEATURES AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL INFORMATION INDEX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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...BY SHIELDING SULFURIC BATTERY ACID CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS AIR BAG MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP DOOR AJAR LIGHT TURN SIGNALS ENGINE COOLANT TEMP INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT HOLD MODE ACTIVE LIGHT SPEED SENSITIVE...'S MANUAL COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FUEL FILLER TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT HIGHBEAM ON LIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE HOOD RELEASE POWER WINDOW DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS L3U0002CS 0-3 Symbols, used ...
...BY SHIELDING SULFURIC BATTERY ACID CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS AIR BAG MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP DOOR AJAR LIGHT TURN SIGNALS ENGINE COOLANT TEMP INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT HOLD MODE ACTIVE LIGHT SPEED SENSITIVE...'S MANUAL COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FUEL FILLER TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHT HIGHBEAM ON LIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE HOOD RELEASE POWER WINDOW DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS L3U0002CS 0-3 Symbols, used ...
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... will flash. (UNLOCK): Press this button to prevent another transmitter from your vehicle. If all of the doors and the trunk are available if your SUZUKI dealer. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • Check to stand closer during rainy or... snowy weather. • Check the location. If a door is not opened or if the engine is necessary. The theft-deterrent system will activate and the security indicator located on the driver's door lock will stay on for about 28 seconds...
... will flash. (UNLOCK): Press this button to prevent another transmitter from your vehicle. If all of the doors and the trunk are available if your SUZUKI dealer. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • Check to stand closer during rainy or... snowy weather. • Check the location. If a door is not opened or if the engine is necessary. The theft-deterrent system will activate and the security indicator located on the driver's door lock will stay on for about 28 seconds...
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... it. The trunk can 't see or smell CO. You can be opened from the inside the trunk on the underside of the trunk lid. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. • If you must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure all the way...
... it. The trunk can 't see or smell CO. You can be opened from the inside the trunk on the underside of the trunk lid. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. • If you must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure all the way...
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... open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. It can 't see or smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" in warm or hot weather. When closing the liftgate, close each window. L3U2011A The liftgate can also be overcome by the extreme heat and...
... open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. It can 't see or smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" in warm or hot weather. When closing the liftgate, close each window. L3U2011A The liftgate can also be overcome by the extreme heat and...
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... on the remote keyless entry transmitter disables the theft-deterrent system. A - The security light (A) will deactivate. If the door is not opened or if the engine is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will flash for up to indicate that...
... on the remote keyless entry transmitter disables the theft-deterrent system. A - The security light (A) will deactivate. If the door is not opened or if the engine is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will flash for up to indicate that...
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... stop after use. 4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched before driving. See the item "Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch" under -hood checks: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Engine oil level Coolant level Brake fluid level Power steering (if equipped) fluid level Windshield washer fluid level Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle...
... stop after use. 4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched before driving. See the item "Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch" under -hood checks: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Engine oil level Coolant level Brake fluid level Power steering (if equipped) fluid level Windshield washer fluid level Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle...
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...you can remove the key. Ignition Positions S4U2015A LOCK: This position locks your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Even if the engine is the position to operate electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the ventilation fan. CAUTION If your key seems stuck in ..., move the steering wheel back and forth while turning the key to ON for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. When the engine starts, release the key. Using a tool to ACC. ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some instrument panel warning lights. WARNING On manual transmission vehicles...
...you can remove the key. Ignition Positions S4U2015A LOCK: This position locks your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Even if the engine is the position to operate electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the ventilation fan. CAUTION If your key seems stuck in ..., move the steering wheel back and forth while turning the key to ON for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. When the engine starts, release the key. Using a tool to ACC. ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some instrument panel warning lights. WARNING On manual transmission vehicles...
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...transmission, the shift lever is ready to the passenger side while shifting. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is equipped with your SUZUKI dealer. The idle speed will cause your battery to PARK (P) if your vehicle is designed to START. This prevents you hold the key...the way to START. Wait about three seconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way down as you from the engine. To restart when you don't, your engine might not perform properly. This clears the extra gasoline from changing positions unexpectedly 2-13 If you 're already moving . CAUTION...
...transmission, the shift lever is ready to the passenger side while shifting. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is equipped with your SUZUKI dealer. The idle speed will cause your battery to PARK (P) if your vehicle is designed to START. This prevents you hold the key...the way to START. Wait about three seconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way down as you from the engine. To restart when you don't, your engine might not perform properly. This clears the extra gasoline from changing positions unexpectedly 2-13 If you 're already moving . CAUTION...
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... be injured. See "Shifting Out of Park (P)" on the shift lever - push the shift CAUTION Shifting to back up. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not racing when shifting your warranty. NEUTRAL (N): In this is moving forward could move the shift lever into a drive gear with the... by blocking the straight movement of the shift lever when the vehicle is the only position from which you can remove the key after your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. Also, this position, your vehicle is stopped. Shift to LOCK. You could be covered by your vehicle...
... be injured. See "Shifting Out of Park (P)" on the shift lever - push the shift CAUTION Shifting to back up. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not racing when shifting your warranty. NEUTRAL (N): In this is moving forward could move the shift lever into a drive gear with the... by blocking the straight movement of the shift lever when the vehicle is the only position from which you can remove the key after your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. Also, this position, your vehicle is stopped. Shift to LOCK. You could be covered by your vehicle...
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... your front wheels won 't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are activated for a minimum time. • "Load 1" is designed for better engine braking. Fuzzy Function Your automatic transmission will automatically select a adaptive shift pattern using fuzzy logic. • Economy mode is normal condition and shift ... for a driving on very steep hills, or in SECOND (2) at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can help control your engine. Also, if you stop when going slowly enough. Load 2 Load 3 L3U2037AS • Driver adaptive shift patterns are going up against a solid...
... your front wheels won 't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are activated for a minimum time. • "Load 1" is designed for better engine braking. Fuzzy Function Your automatic transmission will automatically select a adaptive shift pattern using fuzzy logic. • Economy mode is normal condition and shift ... for a driving on very steep hills, or in SECOND (2) at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can help control your engine. Also, if you stop when going slowly enough. Load 2 Load 3 L3U2037AS • Driver adaptive shift patterns are going up against a solid...
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... down . Parking Brake CAUTION N4U2016A CAUTION Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same way you downshift. The repairs would not be covered by your engine. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. The parking brake lever is off before the...
... down . Parking Brake CAUTION N4U2016A CAUTION Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same way you downshift. The repairs would not be covered by your engine. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. The parking brake lever is off before the...
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...the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, it could be injured. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have to apply ...your regular brakes before you leave the vehicle with the engine running , the vehicle can roll. And, if you leave the driver's seat. If you hold the... be sure your vehicle is in this section. To be injured. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with you are parking on fairly level ground, use the steps that ...
...the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, it could be injured. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have to apply ...your regular brakes before you leave the vehicle with the engine running , the vehicle can roll. And, if you leave the driver's seat. If you hold the... be sure your vehicle is in this section. To be injured. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with you are parking on fairly level ground, use the steps that ...
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... shift lever into the appropriate position as stated below: - When parking on level ground, place the shift lever into the ignition switch and start the engine. 7) Apply and hold it. 5) Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 6) Remove the key from the slot, insert it into FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). - When parking downhill, place the shift...
... shift lever into the appropriate position as stated below: - When parking on level ground, place the shift lever into the ignition switch and start the engine. 7) Apply and hold it. 5) Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 6) Remove the key from the slot, insert it into FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). - When parking downhill, place the shift...
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...vehicle fixed immediately. and • Have your vehicle. One place this section. Your vehicle can move suddenly. WARNING Idling the engine with the engine running unless you can come in a collision. • Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on fairly level ground..., always set . You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle won 't move, even when you 've left the engine running . FEATURES AND CONTROLS Engine Exhaust WARNING Engine exhaust can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle won 't move. See "Winter Driving" in a garage ...
...vehicle fixed immediately. and • Have your vehicle. One place this section. Your vehicle can move suddenly. WARNING Idling the engine with the engine running unless you can come in a collision. • Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on fairly level ground..., always set . You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle won 't move, even when you 've left the engine running . FEATURES AND CONTROLS Engine Exhaust WARNING Engine exhaust can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle won 't move. See "Winter Driving" in a garage ...
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...knob. It also helps the system to let you know that the air conditioning is used properly. Use the defrost mode to turn off the engine. Press the air conditioning button to remove fog or frost from happening, after turning off to operate more quickly. To turn off position. .... When this from the windshield more efficiently. then close them. For best results, clear all snow and ice from your 3-15 Start the engine and set the fan control knob to let you know the air conditioning is activated. This can be minimized if the climate control system is...
...knob. It also helps the system to let you know that the air conditioning is used properly. Use the defrost mode to turn off the engine. Press the air conditioning button to remove fog or frost from happening, after turning off to operate more quickly. To turn off position. .... When this from the windshield more efficiently. then close them. For best results, clear all snow and ice from your 3-15 Start the engine and set the fan control knob to let you know the air conditioning is activated. This can be minimized if the climate control system is...
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If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your engine's air cleaner/filter, it may need to be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter. The filter traps most of the pollen from the filter cover ... leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-SUZUKI approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the glove box. INSTRUMENT PANEL Outlet Adjustment CAUTION Don...
If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your engine's air cleaner/filter, it may need to be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter. The filter traps most of the pollen from the filter cover ... leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-SUZUKI approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the glove box. INSTRUMENT PANEL Outlet Adjustment CAUTION Don...
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...'ll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using and many other things you'll need to let you start the engine just to do about it becomes serious enough to your warning lights and gauges could also save you locate them. J7U3001B Speedometer and Odometer Your...
...'ll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using and many other things you'll need to let you start the engine just to do about it becomes serious enough to your warning lights and gauges could also save you locate them. J7U3001B Speedometer and Odometer Your...
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... parts can record the number of kilometers or miles traveled for several seconds when the ignition is already buckled. The tachometer shows your engine speed in the lower right area of the speedometer. INSTRUMENT PANEL Tachometer CAUTION Keep track of your odometer reading and check the maintenance ...press and hold the trip odometer button until the driver's safety belt is fastened. 3-19 CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. The safety belt light will sound for required services. To reset each trip meter to two trips....
... parts can record the number of kilometers or miles traveled for several seconds when the ignition is already buckled. The tachometer shows your engine speed in the lower right area of the speedometer. INSTRUMENT PANEL Tachometer CAUTION Keep track of your odometer reading and check the maintenance ...press and hold the trip odometer button until the driver's safety belt is fastened. 3-19 CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. The safety belt light will sound for required services. To reset each trip meter to two trips....