2018 Suzuki New ERTIGA Seats and Floor Mats 

The seats in the 2018 Suzuki New Ertiga are comfortable and flexible, so they can meet the needs of both the driver and the guests. With seven seats, there’s enough room for the whole family or a group of friends. The front seats are made to be adjustable so that both the driver and front passenger can find their perfect seating positions for a comfortable and enjoyable ride. Depending on the trim level and model, you may be able to get front seats that heat or cool. This adds a touch of comfort to your drive. In the middle row, a bench seat fits three people and, in some models, has a center armrest to make it even more comfortable. The two seats in the back row can be easily folded down to make more room for goods. This makes the New Ertiga a great choice for both daily errands and road trips. In addition to having comfortable seats, the car usually comes with cushioned floor mats to protect the floors inside. All-weather and rubber floor mats are choices for those who want more protection or customization, while custom or aftermarket mats let you add your own style to the cabin. Even the floor mats are easy to clean and maintain, making it simple to keep the inside of your 2018 Suzuki New Ertiga clean and cozy. Overall, the 2018 Suzuki New Ertiga is a good choice for families and people who want a flexible and relaxing ride because it has well-designed seats and floor mat options. 

For Safe Driving

Floor Mats

To prevent the driver’s side floor mat from sliding forward and possibly interfering with the operation of the pedals, genuine SUZUKI floor mats are recommended. Whenever you put the driver’s side floor mat back in the vehicle after it has been removed, be sure to hook the floor mat grommets to the fasteners and position the floor mat properly in the footwell.
When you replace the floor mats in your vehicle with a different type such as all-weather floor mats, we highly recommend using genuine SUZUKI floor mats for proper fitting.

WARNING
Failure to take the following precautions may result in the driver’s side floor mat interfering with the pedals and causing a loss of vehicle control or an accident.

• Make sure that the floor mat grommets are hooked to the fasteners.
• Never stack additional floor mats on top of the existing floor mat.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while driving. The seat or seatback could move unexpectedly, causing loss of control. Make sure that the driver’s seat and seatback are properly adjusted before you start driving.

WARNING
To avoid excessive seat belt slack, which reduces the effectiveness of the seat belts as a safety device, make sure that the seats are adjusted before the seat belts are fastened.

WARNING
Do not place any object under the front seat. If an object becomes caught under the front seat, the following may occur.

• The seat will not be latched.
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• WARNING
  Do not leave cigarette lighters or spray cans on the floor. If a cigarette lighter or spray can is on the floor, it may light accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

Adjusting Seat Position

The adjustment lever for each front seat is located under the front of the seat. To adjust the seat position, pull up on the adjustment lever and slide the seat forward or rearward.
After adjustment, try to move the seat for-ward and rearward to ensure that it is securely latched.

Adjusting Seat height (if equipped)

If the driver’s seat is equipped with a seat height adjuster lever on the outboard side of the seat, raise or lower the seat by pulling up or down the adjuster lever.

Adjusting Seatbacks

WARNING
All seatbacks should always be in an upright position when driving, or seat belt effectiveness may be reduced. Seat belts are designed to offer maximum protection when seatbacks are in the upright position.

To adjust the seatback angle of front seats, pull up the lever on the outboard side of the seat, move the seatback to the desired position, and release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

Head Restraints

Head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case of an accident. Adjust the head restraint to the position which places the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. If this is not possible for very tall passengers, adjust the head restraint as high as possible.

WARNING

• Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed.
  Do not attempt to adjust the head restraint while driving.

NOTE:
It may be necessary to recline the seat-back to provide enough overhead clearance to remove the head restraint.

To raise the front head restraint, pull upward on the restraint until it clicks. To lower the restraint, push down on the restraint while holding in the lock lever. If a head restraint must be removed (for cleaning, replacement, etc.), push in the lock lever and pull the head restraint all the way out.

Rear Seats

Seat Adjustment

WARNING
To avoid excessive seat belt slack, which reduces the effectiveness of the seat belts as a safety device, make sure that the seats are adjusted before the seat belts are fastened.

Adjusting Seat Position (for 2nd row seats)

The adjustment levers for 2nd row seats are located under the front of the seats. To adjust the seat position, pull up on the adjustment lever and slide the seat forward or rearward.
After adjustment, try to move the seat forward and rearward to ensure that it is securely latched.

NOTICE
When the 3rd row seat is folded forward, adjust the 2nd row seat not to reach the 3rd row seat.

Adjusting Seatbacks

WARNING
All seatbacks should always be in an upright position when driving, or seat belt effectiveness may be reduced. Seat belts are designed to offer maximum protection when seatbacks are in the upright position.

For 2nd row seats

 

To adjust the seatback angle of 2nd row seats, pull up the lever on the outboard side of the seat, move the seatback to the desired position, and release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

For 3rd row seats

To adjust the seatback angle of 3rd row seats, lift up the release lever, move the seatback to the desired position, and return the lever to lock the seatback in place.

Walk-in Type Seats (for 2nd row seats)

NOTE:
To enter to or exit from the 3rd row seat, insert the tongue plate of the buckle into the part (1) before moving the 2nd row seat.

The walk-in type seat can be moved to provide easy entry to and exit from the 3rd row seats. You can move a walk-in seat by lifting up the release lever and pushing the seatback forward.

WARNING

• After using the walk-in function, be sure to return the folded seat back to an upright position.
  Before returning a walk-in seat to its normal seating position, make sure that the feet of the passenger in the 3rd row seat are out of the way.
• After returning the seat to its normal seating position, make sure it is securely latched.

Head Restraints
Head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case of an accident.

WARNING

• Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed.
• Do not attempt to adjust the head restraint while driving.

NOTE:
It may be necessary to fold forward the seatback to provide enough overhead clearance to remove the head restraint.
Adjust the head restraint to the position which places the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. If this is not possible for very tall passengers, adjust the head restraint as high as possible.

2nd row side seats

2nd row center seat (if equipped)

3rd row seats

To raise the rear head restraint, pull upward on the restraint until it clicks. To lower the restraint, push down on the restraint while holding in the lock lever. If a head restraint must be removed (for cleaning, replacement, etc.), push in the lock lever and pull the head restraint all the way out.
When installing a child restraint system, raise the head restraint to the most upper position.

Folding Rear Seats
The rear seat of your vehicle can be folded forward to provide additional cargo space.

2nd row seats
To fold the 2nd row seat forward:

1. Insert the tongue plate of the buckle into the part (1).
   NOTICE
   • When you move a seatback, make sure the tongue plate of the buckle is inserted in the seat belt catch hole so the seat belts are not caught by the seatback, seat hinge, or seat latch. This helps prevent damage to the belt system.
   • Make sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
2. Lower the head restraint fully.
3. Store the seat belt buckles in the seat cushion slit.
   
4. Pull up the lever on the outboard side of the seat, and fold the seatback forward.

NOTICE
When the 2nd row seat head restraint reaches the front seatback, slide the front seat forward.

WARNING
If you need to carry cargo in the passenger compartment with the 2nd row seatback folded forward, be sure to secure the cargo or it may be thrown about, causing injury. Never pile cargo higher than the seatback.

To return the seat to the normal position, follow the procedure below.

NOTICE
When you move a seatback, make sure the tongue plate of the buckle is inserted in the seat belt catch hole so the seat belts are not caught by the seatback, seat hinge, or seat latch. This helps prevent damage to the belt system.

Raise the seatback until it locks into place.

NOTE:
When the seatback is locked in the folded position, pull up the lever on the outboard side of the seat to unlatch the seatback.
After returning the seat, try moving the seatback to make sure they are securely latched.

3rd row seats
To fold the 3rd row seat forward:

1. Lower the head restraint fully.
   
2.  Stow the seat belt buckles of the right and left seating position into the pocket of the seat cushion as shown in the illustration.
   
3. Lift up the release lever on the top of seat, and fold the seatback forward.

NOTICE 
When the 3rd row seat head restraint reaches the 2nd row seatback, slide the 2nd row seat forward.

NOTICE
When you are not using a seat belt, stow the seat belt buckles of the right and left seating position into the pocket first. This helps prevent being caught by the seat and being damaged.

WARNING
If you need to carry cargo in the passenger compartment with the 3rd row seatback folded forward, be sure to secure the cargo or it may be thrown about, causing injury. Never pile cargo higher than the seatback.

To return the seat to the normal position, follow the procedure below.

Raise the seatback until it locks into place.
When you raise the seat from back of it, pull the strap (1).

NOTICE
Do not allow items in the luggage box to extend above the top of the luggage box. Otherwise, the luggage box or cover may be damaged.

After returning the seat, try moving the seatback to make sure they are securely latched.

Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems

WARNING
Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.

WARNING
An airbag supplements, or adds to, the frontal collision protection offered by seat belts. The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by wearing seat belts at all times, whether or not an airbag is mounted at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.

WARNING
Do not modify, remove, disassemble seat belts. Doing so may prevent them from functioning properly and cause the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.

WARNING

• Never allow persons to ride in the cargo area of a vehicle. In the event of an accident, there is a much greater risk of injury for persons who are not riding in a seat with their seat belt securely fastened.
• Seat belts should always be adjusted as follows:
  • The lap portion of the belt should be worn low across the pelvis, not across the waist.
  • The shoulder straps should be worn on the outside shoulder only, and never under the arm.
  • The shoulder straps should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

WARNING

• Seat belts should never be worn with the straps twisted and should be adjusted as tightly as is comfortable to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will provide less protection than one which is snug.
  Check that seat belt latch plate (tongue) is inserted into the proper buckle especially in the rear seats. It is not possible to insert into the wrong buckles in the rear seats.

WARNING

• Pregnant women should use seat belts, although specific recommendations about driving should be made by the woman’s medical advisor. Remember that the lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips, as shown in the diagram.
  Do not wear your seat belt over hard or breakable objects in your pockets or on your clothing. If an accident occurs, objects such as glasses, pens, etc. under the seat belt can cause injury.
•  
• WARNING
• Never use the same seat belt on more than one occupant and never attach a seat belt over an infant or child being held on an occupant’s lap. Such seat belt use could cause serious injury in the event of an accident.
  Periodically inspect seat belt assemblies for excessive wear and damage. Seat belts should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated, or damaged in any way. It is essential to replace the entire seat belt assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.
  Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in the rear seat.
  Infants and small children should never be transported unless they are properly restrained. Restraint systems for infants and small children can be purchased locally and should be used. Make sure that the system you purchase meets applicable safety standards. Read and follow all the directions provided by the manufacturer.

WARNING

• For child, if the seat belt irritates the neck or face, use a child restraint system appropriately for the child. The seat belts of your vehicle are principally designed for persons of adult size.
• Avoid contamination of seat belt webbing by polishes, oils, chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water.
  Do not insert any items such as coins, clips, etc. into the seat belt buckles, and be careful not to spill liquids into these parts. If foreign materials get into a seat belt buckle, the seat belt may not work properly.
• All seatbacks should always be in an upright position when driving, or seat belt effectiveness may be reduced. Seat belts are designed to offer maximum protection when seatbacks are in the upright position.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) The seat belt has an emergency locking retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock the seat belt only during a sudden stop or impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt across your body very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back to unlock it, and then pull the belt across your body more slowly.

Safety Reminder

NOTE:
The word “CENTER” is marked into the buckle for the rear center belt. The buckles are designed so a latch plate cannot be inserted into the wrong buckle.

To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the buckle and retract the belt slowly while attaching a hand to the belt or/and the latch plate.

Lap Belt (for Some Vehicles)

Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten the belt, pull the latch plate attached to the seat belt across your hips and press it straight into the buckle until you hear a “click”. To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collision, position the belt across your lap as low on your hips as pos-sible and adjust it to a snug fit.
To tighten the belt, pull the free end of the belt across alongside the lap strap.

To lengthen, release the latch plate from the buckle, pull the latch plate (adjuster) in the direction of the arrow. The latch plate should then be refitted into the buckle and the belt tightened as previously described.

NOTE:
The word “CENTER” is marked into the buckle for the rear center belt. The buckles are designed so a latch plate cannot be inserted into the wrong buckle.

Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

When the driver or front passenger does not buckle his or her seat belt, the driver’s seat belt reminder light in the instrument cluster will come on or brink and a buzzer will sound as a reminder to the driver or front passenger to buckle his or her seat belt. For more details, refer to the explanation below. If the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt remains unbuckled when the ignition switch is turned “ON” or pushed to “ON” mode, the reminder works as follows:

1. The driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt reminder light will come on.
2. After the vehicle’s speed has reached about 15 km/h, the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt reminder light will blink and a buzzer will sound for about 95 seconds.
3. After step 2) has finished, the reminder light will remain on until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is buckled.
   If the driver or front passenger has buckled his or her seat belt and later unbuckles the seat belt, the reminder system will be activated from step 1) or step 2) according to the vehicle’s speed. When the vehicle’s speed is below about 15 km/h, the reminder will start from step 1). When the vehicle’s speed is above about 15 km/h, the reminder will start from step 2).
   The reminder will be automatically canceled when the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is buckled or the ignition switch is turned off, or the engine switch is pressed to change the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF).

WARNING
It is absolutely essential that the driver and passengers fasten their seat belts at all times. Persons who are not fastening seat belts have a much greater risk of injury if an accident occurs. Make a regular habit of buckling your seat belt before putting the key in the ignition or pressing the engine switch.

NOTICE
The sensor of the front passenger’s seat belt reminder is located in the seat cushion. Therefore, if you spill liquid such as liquid aromatics, soft drinks or juice on the front passenger’s seat cushion, immediately wipe it dry with a soft cloth. Otherwise, the sensor of the front passenger’s seat belt reminder can be damaged.

NOTE:
If you put an object on the passenger’s seat, the weight of the object will be sensed by the sensor and the front passenger’s seat belt reminder light will come on and then the interior buzzer may beep.
If a child or a small-sized person sits on the front passenger’s seat or the cushion is put on the front passenger’s seat, the weight will not be sensed by the sensor and the interior buzzer may not beep.

Seat Belt Catch Hole (for 2nd Row Seats)

NOTE:
To enter or exit from the 3rd-row seat, insert the tongue plate of the buckle into part (1) before moving the 2nd-row seat.

NOTICE
When you move a seatback, make sure the tongue plate of the buckle is inserted in the seat belt catch hole so the seat belts are not caught by the seatback, seat hinge, or seat latch. This helps prevent damage to the belt system.

Seat Belt Inspection

Periodically inspect the seat belts to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages, and guide loops. Replace any seat belts which do not work properly or are damaged.

WARNING
Inspect all seat belt assemblies after any collision. Any seat belt assembly which was in use during a collision (other than a very minor one) should be replaced, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Any seat belt assembly which was not in use during a collision must be replaced if the airbags and the seat belt pretensioners are activated. The airbags, the pretensions, and the load limiter will only function once. In case they did not activate, consult with a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop.

Child Restraint Systems

The following types of child restraint systems are available generally.

Infant restraint – rear seat only

Child restraint

Booster seat

SUZUKI highly recommends that you use a child restraint system to restrain infants and small children. Many different types of child restraint systems are available; check that the restraint system you select meets applicable safety standards. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats either by seat belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap-shoulder belts) or by special rigid lower anchor bars built into the seat. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recommends that child restraint systems be installed on the 2nd-row seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions. If you must use a front-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat, adjust the passenger’s seat as far back as possible.

NOTE:
Observe any statutory regulations about child restraints.

You may find this label on the sun visor.

WARNING
Do not install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, a child in a rear-facing child restraint could be killed or severely
injured. The back of a rear-facing child restraint would be too close to the inflating airbag.

WARNING
If you install a child restraint system in the 2nd-row seat, slide the seat and installed the child restraint system as far back as possible. So that the child’s feet do not contact the front
seatback. These will help avoid injury to the child in the event of an accident.

WARNING
Children could be endangered in a collision if their child restraint systems are not properly secured in the vehicle. When installing a child restraint system, follow the instructions
below. secure the child in the restraint system according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Child Restraint System

CAUTION
Adjust the height of the head restraint or remove it for fitting the child restraint, as necessary. However, if a booster cushion not equipped with the head restraint is fitted, the seat head restraint should not be removed. If the head restraint is removed for fitting the child restraint, you need to install it again after removing the child restraint. If the child restraint is fitted improperly, a child sitting in it could be injured in a collision. (Refer to the “Installation with lap-shoulder seat belts” section, “Installation with ISOFIX type anchorages” section, and “Installation of child restraint with top tether” section in this section for details.).

Child Restraint (for the 2nd Row Center Seat Type with the Lap Belt)

The suitability of each passenger’s seat position for the carriage of children and the fitting of the child restraint system is shown in the table below. Child restraint systems suitability for each seat position.

NOTE:
The above illustration shows Right handle drive vehicle. Seat position number of, and is same as Right handle drive vehicle for Left handle drive vehicle.

1. Front passenger’s seat
2. 2nd seat right side
3. 2nd seat left side
4. 3rd seat right side
5. 3rd seat left side

Seat position No.	Marking	NOTICE
		1), 2), 3)
,		2), 3)
,

Marking	Description
	It is suitable for the universal category of child restraint systems fixed with the vehicle seat belt.
	It is suitable for the ISOFIX child restraint system.
	This seat is equipped with a Top tether anchorage point.
	Never use a rear-facing child restraint system on the passenger seat.
	It is not suitable for a child restraint system.

NOTICE

1. Move the front seat fully rearward.
2. When you install a front-facing child restraint, if there is a gap or space between the child restraint and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle in order to install the child restraint system properly.
3. If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system, adjust the height of the head restraint or remove it, as necessary.

Seat position number	Seating position
Seating position suitable for universal belted (YES/NO)	YES1)	YES	NO	YES	NO	NO
i-Size seating position (YES/NO)	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
Seating position suitable for lateral fixture (L1/L2)	NO	X	NO	X	NO	NO
Suitable rear-facing fixture (R1/R2/R3)	NO	R1,R2,R3	NO	R1,R2,R3	NO	NO
Suitable front-facing fixture (F2X/F2/F3)	NO	F2X,F2,F3	NO	F2X,F2,F3	NO	NO

NOTE:
When installing the child restraint systems, only a front-facing child restraint is suitable.

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table

1. YES =Suitable for this seating position
2. NO = Not suitable for this seating position
3. X =ISOFIX position is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this fixture.

If your child restraint system has no size class (or if you cannot find information in the following table), refer to the child restraint system suitability information for the vehicle or ask the retailer of your child seat.

Mass group	Size class	Fixture	Description
0 (up to 10 kg)	F	L1	Left Lateral facing position Child Restraint Systems (carry-cot)
	G	L2	Right Lateral facing position Child Restraint Systems (carry-cot)
	E	R1	Rear-facing seat
0+ (up to 13kg)	E	R1	Rear-facing seat
	D	R2	Reduced-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems
	C	R3	Full-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems
I (9kg to 18kg)	D	R2	Reduced-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems
	C	R3	Full-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems
	B	F2	Reduced-Height front-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems
	B1	F2X	Reduced-Height front-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems
	A	F3	Full-Height front-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems
II (15kg to 25kg)	X	X	–
III (22kg to 36kg)	X	X	–

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table
X = There is no fixture for this mass group

Installation with Lap-Shoulder

CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the head restraint, adjust the height of the head restraint or remove it for fitting the child restraint, as necessary. However, if a booster cushion not equipped with the seatback is fitted, the seat head restraint should not be removed. If the head restraint is removed for fitting the child restraint, you need to install it again after removing the child restraint. If the child restraint is fitted improperly, a child sitting in it could be injured in a collision.

NOTE:
Stow the removed head restraint in the luggage compartment so it will not cause inconvenience to the occupants.

ELR type belt

Whenever possible, SUZUKI recommends that child restraint systems be installed on the 2nd-row seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions.

• If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger’s seat, follow the instructions below.
  • • Slide the seat to the rear position by the seat position adjustment lever.
    • If there is a gap or space between the child restraint and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle in order to install the child restraint system properly.

Install your child restraint system according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer. Check that the seat belt is securely latched.
Move the child restraint system in all directions to check that it is securely installed. When you put your child in the child restraint system, appropriately slide the front seat forward not to touch a part of your child’s body.

Installation with ISOFIX Type Anchorages

Your vehicle is equipped with the lower anchorages in the 2nd-row seat outboard seating positions for securing ISOFIX type of child restraints with the connecting bars. The lower anchorages are located where the rear of the seat cushion meets the bottom of the seatback.

WARNING
Install the ISOFIX type of child restraint(s) in the only outboard seating positions, not in the central position for the 2nd-row seat. Install the ISOFIX-type child restraint system according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer. After installation, try moving the child restraint system in all directions especially forward to check that connecting bars are securely latched to the anchorages.

Your vehicle is equipped with the top tether anchorages. Use the top tether strap of the child restraint according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

Here is a general instruction:

CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the head restraint, adjust the height of the head restraint or remove it for fitting the child restraint, as necessary. However, if a booster cushion not equipped with the seatback is fitted, the seat head restraint should not be removed. If the head restraint is removed for fitting the child restraint, you need to install it again after removing the child restraint. If the child restraint is fitted improperly, a child sitting in it could be injured in a collision.

NOTE:
Stow the removed head restraint in the luggage compartment so it will not cause inconvenience to the occupants.

1. Place the child restraint in the 2nd row seat, inserting the connecting bars to the anchorages between the seat cushion and the seatback.
2. Use your hands to carefully align the connecting bar tips with the anchorages. Take care not to pinch your fingers.
3. Grasp the front of the child restraint and push the child restraint forcefully to latch the connecting bars.
4. Check that they are securely latched by trying to move the child restraint system in all directions, especially forward.
5. Attach the top tether strap referring to the “Installation of the child restraint with top tether” section.
6. When you put your child in the child restraint system, appropriately slide the front seat forward not to touch a part of your child’s body.
7. Push the child restraint toward the anchorages so that the connecting bar tips are partially hooked to the anchorages. Use your hands to confirm the position.
8. NOTICE
   When installing a child restraint system to the 2nd-row seat, slide the seat installed the child restraint system as far back as possible.

Installation of Child Restraint with Top Tether

CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the head restraint, adjust the height of the head restraint or remove it for fitting the child restraint, as necessary. However, if a booster cushion not equipped with the seatback is fitted, the seat head restraint should not be removed. If the head restraint is removed for fitting the child restraint, you need to install it again after removing the child restraint. If the child restraint is fitted improperly, a child sitting in it could be injured in a collision.

NOTE:
Stow the removed head restraint in the luggage compartment so it will not cause inconvenience to the occupants.

Some child restraint systems require the use of a top tether strap. Top tether anchorage brackets are provided in your vehicle at the locations shown in the illustrations. The number of the top tether anchorage brackets provided in your vehicle depends on the vehicle’s specification. Install the child restraint system as follows:

1. Secure the child restraint on the 2nd-row seat using the procedure described above for securing a restraint system that does not require a top tether strap.
2. Hook the top tether strap to the top tether anchorage bracket and tighten the top tether strap according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer. Attach the top tether strap to the corresponding top tether anchorage bracket located directly behind the child restraint.
   
3. When routing the top tether strap, pass the top tether strap as shown in the illustration. (Refer to the “Head restraints” section for details on how to adjust the height of the head restraint or remove it.)
4. Check that cargo does not interfere with the routing of the top tether strap.

NOTICE
When installing a child restraint system to the 2nd-row seat, slide the seat installed to the child restraint system as far back as possible.

Seat Belt Pretensioner System

WARNING
This section describes your SUZUKI vehicle’s seat belt pretensioner system. Read and follow all these instructions carefully to minimize your risk of severe injury or death.

To determine if your vehicle is equipped with a seat belt pretensioner system at the front seating positions, check the label on the seat belt at the bottom part. If the letters “p” and/or “PRE” appear as illustrated, your vehicle is equipped with the seat belt pretensioner system. You can use the pretensioner seat belts in the same manner as ordinary seat belts.
Read this section and the “Supplemental restraint system (airbags)” section to learn more about the pretensioner system.
The seat belt pretensioner system works with the supplemental restraint system (air bags). The collision sensors and the electronic controller of the airbag system also control the seat belt pretensioners. The pretensioners are triggered only when there is a frontal collision severe enough to trigger the airbags and the seat belts are fastened. For precautions and general information including servicing the pretensioner system, refer to the “Supplemental restraint system (airbags)” section in addition to this “Seat belt pretensioner system” section, and follow all those precautions.
The pretension is located in each front seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tightens the seat belt so the belt fits the occupant’s body more snugly in the event of a frontal collision. The retractors will remain locked after the pretensioners are activated. Upon activation, some noise will occur and some smoke may be released.

These conditions are not harmful and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by fastening seat belts at all times, whether or not a pretension is equipped at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.
Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn low across the pelvis, not across the waist. Please refer to “Seat adjustment” section and the instructions and precautions about the seat belts in this “Seat belts and child restraint systems” section for details on proper seat and seat belt adjustments.
Please note that the pre tensioners along with the airbags will activate in severe frontal collisions. They are not designed to activate in rear impacts, roll-overs, or minor frontal collisions. The pretensions can be activated only once. If the pretensions are activated (that is, if the airbags are activated), have the pretensioner system serviced by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

If the AIRBAG light on the instrument cluster does not blink or come on briefly when the ignition switch is turned “ON” or pushed to “ON” mode, stays on for more than 10 seconds, or comes on while driving, the pre-tensioner system or the airbag system may not work properly. Have both systems inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible?
Service on or around the pretensioner system components or wiring must be performed only by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop who is specially trained. Improper service could result in unintended activation of pretensions or could render the pre-tensioner inoperative. Either of these two conditions may result in personal injury.
To prevent damage or unintended activation of the pretensions, check that the battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in LOCK position or the ignition mode has been LOCK (OFF) for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your SUZUKI vehicle.
Do not touch pre tensioner system components or wiring. The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow. When scrapping your SUZUKI vehicle, ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop, body repair shop, or scrap yard for assistance.

Supplemental Restraint System (Airbags)

WARNING
This section of the owner’s manual describes the protection provided by your SUZUKI’s SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (airbags). Please read and follow ALL these instructions carefully to minimize your risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.

Your vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System consisting of the following components in addition to a lap-shoulder belt at each front seating position.

1. Driver’s front airbag module
2. Front passenger’s front airbag module
3. Seat belt pre-tensioners
4. Airbag controller
5. Forward collision sensor

AIRBAG light

If the AIRBAG light on the instrument cluster does not blink or come on when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position, or the AIRBAG light stays on, or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the airbag system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

Front Airbags

The front airbag is designed to inflate in severe frontal collisions when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The front airbag is not designed to inflate in rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or minor frontal collisions, since they would offer no protection in those types of accidents. Remember, since an airbag deploys only one time during an accident, seat belts are needed to restrain occupants from further movements during the accident. Therefore, an airbag is not a substitute for seat belts. To maximize your protection, always fasten your seat belts. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.

Driver’s front airbag

Front passenger’s front airbag

The driver’s front airbag is located behind the center pad of the steering wheel and the passenger’s front airbag is located behind the passenger’s side of the instrument panel.
The words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into the airbag covers to identify the location of the airbags.

WARNING
Do not install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, a child in a rear-facing child restraint could be killed or severely injured. The back of a rear-facing child restraint would be too close to the inflating airbag.

WARNING
If the airbag stored place is damaged or cracked, the airbag system may not work properly, which could result in serious injury in the event of a collision. Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop.

Refer to “Seat belts and child restraint systems” section for details on securing your child.

Conditions of front airbags deployment (inflation)

• Frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform at more than about 25 km/h (15 mph)
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• Strong impact equivalent to frontal collision such as above at left and right angles of about 30 degrees (1) or less from the front of your vehicle

• Frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform at more than about 25 km/h (15 mph)
  
• The strong impact is equivalent to a frontal collision such as above at left and right angles of about 30 degrees (1) or less from the front of your vehicle.
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Conditions of front airbags may inflate
Receiving a strong impact to the lower body of your vehicle, the front airbags may inflate.

• Hitting a curb or medial strip
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• Front airbags may inflate
  Receiving a strong impact to the lower body of your vehicle, the front airbags may inflate.
  Hitting a curb or medial strip.Falling into a deep hole or ditch.
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• Landing hard or falling.
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• Front airbags may not inflate
  The front airbags may not inflate when a strong impact has not occurred since the collision object was easy to be deformed or moved, or the collided portion of your vehicle was easy to be deformed. Also, front airbags may not inflate in many cases when the collision angle is greater than about 30 degrees at left and right angles from the front of your vehicle.
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• Frontal collision to a stopped vehicle at less than about 50 km/h (30 mph).
• The collision that the front of your vehicle goes under the bed of a truck etc.
• Collision with a utility pole or stumpage.
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  Collision with a fixed wall or guardrail at left and right angles of greater than about 30 degrees (1) from the front of your vehicle.
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• Frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform at less than about 25 km/h (15 mph).

Front airbags do not inflate
Front airbags do not inflate in rear impacts, side impacts or rollovers, etc. However, these might inflate in a strong impact.

• The impact from the rear.The impact from the side.
• Vehicle rollover

Airbag symbol meaning

You may find this label on the sun visor.

WARNING
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

WARNING
If the AIRBAG light in the instrument cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced immediately, because the airbags may not offer the protection for which they were designed.

NOTE:
For the label of Mexico and Thailand models, refer to “For Mexico” and “For Thailand” in the “SUPPLEMENT” section.

How the System Works

In a frontal collision, the collision sensors will detect rapid deceleration, and if the controller judges that the deceleration represents a severe frontal collision, the controller will trigger the inflators. The inflators inflate the appropriate airbags with nitrogen or argon gas. The inflated airbags provide a cushion for your head and upper body. The airbag inflates and deflates so quickly that you may not even realize that it has been activated. The airbag will neither hinder your view nor make it harder to exit the vehicle.

Airbags must inflate quickly and forcefully in order to reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable consequence of the quick inflation is that the airbag may irritate bare skin, such as the facial area against a front airbag. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation. Also, upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and some powder and smoke will be released. These conditions are not harmful and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Be aware, however, that some airbag components may be hot for a while after inflation.

A seat belt helps keep you in the proper position for maximum protection when an airbag inflates. Adjust your seat as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the steering wheel or dashboard. Please refer to the “Seat Adjustment” section and the “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems” in this section for details on proper seat and seat belt adjustments.

WARNING
The driver should not lean over the steering wheel. The front passenger should not rest his or her body against the dashboard or otherwise get too close to the dashboard. In these situations, the out-of-position occupant would be too close to an inflating airbag and may suffer severe injury.

Do not attach any objects to, or place any objects over, the steering wheel or dashboard. Do not place any objects between the airbag and the driver or front passenger. These objects may interfere with airbag operation or may be propelled by the airbag in the event of a collision. Also, these objects may move when you start moving the vehicle or while the vehicle is moving, and they may interfere with the driver’s view or safe driving. Each condition may cause severe injury. Do not strike or apply significant levels of impact to the airbag component areas. It can cause the airbags to malfunction.

• WARNING

Do not modify the system in any way including replacing the steering wheel, placing stickers on the steering wheel pad, painting the steering wheel, or covering the steering wheel with a cover.
Do not place stickers on or paint the instrument panel. Do not install and set up accessories, air fresheners, ETC readers, or portable navigation systems. Do not stand umbrellas or similar in front of airbags.
Excluding genuine Suzuki parts, do not attach accessories to the front windshield or the rearview mirror.
Note that even though your vehicle may be moderately damaged in a collision, the collision may not have been severe enough to trigger the airbags to inflate. If your vehicle sustains ANY front-end or side damage, have the airbag system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop to ensure it is in proper working order.

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module that records information about the airbag system if the airbags deploy in a collision. The module records information about the overall system status, which sensors activated the deployment, and for a certain vehicle only, whether the driver’s seat belt was in use.

Servicing the airbag system
If the airbags inflate, have the airbags and related components replaced by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and the driver’s floor is submerged, the airbag controller could be damaged. If it does, have the airbag system inspected by the SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Special procedures are required for servicing or replacing an airbag. For that reason, only a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-shop should be allowed to service or replace your airbags. Please remind anyone who services your SUZUKI that it has airbags.
Service on or around airbag components or wiring must be performed only by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop. Improper service could result in unintended airbag deployment or could render the airbag inoperative. Either of these two conditions may result in severe injury.
To prevent damage or unintended inflation of the airbag system, be sure the battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in the LOCK position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your SUZUKI. Do not touch airbag system components or wires. The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow for easy identification.
Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated airbag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer, body repair shop or scrap yard for help with disposal.

Exhaust Gas Warning

WARNING
Avoid breathing exhaust gases. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a potentially lethal gas that is colorless and odorless. Since carbon monoxide is difficult to detect by itself, be sure to take the following precautions to help prevent carbon monoxide from entering your vehicle.

• Do not park with the engine running for a long period of time, even in an open area. If it is necessary to sit for a short time in a parked vehicle with the engine running, make sure the air intake selector is set to “FRESH AIR” and the blower is at high speed.
• Avoid operating the vehicle with the tailgate or trunk open. If it is necessary to operate the vehicle with the tailgate or trunk open, make sure all windows are closed, and the blower is at high speed with the air intake selector set to “FRESH  AIR”.
  To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep the air inlet grille in front of the windshield clear of snow, leaves or other obstructions at all times.
• Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear of snow and other material to help reduce the buildup of exhaust gases under the vehicle. This is particularly important when parked in blizzard conditions.
  Have the exhaust system inspected periodically for damage and leaks. Any damage or leaks should be repaired immediately.

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