
IMPORTANT
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its instructions
carefully. To emphasize special information, the
words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE have spe-
cial meanings. Pay special attention to the messages
highlighted by these signal words.
WARNING:
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in
death or injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in
vehicle damage.
NOTE:
Indicates special information to make mainte-
nance easier or instructions clearer.
WARNING:
This service manual is intended for authorized
SUZUKI dealers and qualified service mechan-
ics only. Inexperienced mechanics or mechan-
ics without the proper tools and equipment may
not be able to properly perform the services de-
scribed in this manual.
Improper repair may result in injury to the me-
chanic and may render the vehicle unsafe for
the driver and passengers.
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Re-
straint (Air Bag) System:
DService on or around the air bag system com-
ponents must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Please observe all
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and “Service Precau-
tions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in SEC-
TION 10B before performing service on or
around the air bag system components or wir-
ing. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result
in unintentional activation of the system or
could render the system inoperative. Either of
these two conditions may result in serve inju-
ry.
DIf the air bag system and another vehicle sys-
tem both need repair, SUZUKI recommends
that the air bag system be repaired first, to
help avoid unintentional activation of the air
bag system.
DDo not modify the steering wheel, instrument
panel or any other air bag system component.
Modifications can adversely affect air bag
system performance and lead to injury.
DIf the vehicle will be exposed to temperatures
over 93°C (200°F) (for example, during a paint
baking process), remove the air bag system
components (air bag (inflator) modules, SDM
and seat belt pretensioner (if equipped)) be-
forehand to avoid component damage or
unintended activation of the system.