2009 Suzuki SX4 Owner's Manual - Page 160

Engine Block Heater: 1 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle With Keyless Start System of the remote controller may be unreliable. NOTE: • If the battery of the remote controller runs down or there are strong radio waves or noise, the operating range may be narrower or the remote controller may be inoperative. • If the remote controller is too close to the door glass, it may not operate. • The ignition switch may not turn when the remote controller is on the instrument panel, in the glove box, in a storage compartment, in the sun visor or on the floor. EXAMPLE 80J037 80JC002 The ignition switch can be operated without using an ignition key when the remote controller is in an area of the vehicle other than the rear luggage area. To turn the ignition switch, first push in the switch. • Manual transaxle vehicle You must push in the ignition switch to turn it from the "LOCK" position to the "ACC" position. To return to the "LOCK" position from the "ACC" position, turn the ignition switch counterclockwise while pushing in the switch. • Automatic transaxle vehicle To turn the ignition switch, push the switch. If the keyless start system blue indicator light illuminates on the instrument cluster, you can turn the ignition switch. If the red indicator light illuminates, you can not turn the ignition switch. NOTE: • The ignition switch can be turned to the "ACC" position when the keyless start system blue indicator light illuminates. The blue indicator light will illuminate for several seconds when you push in the ignition switch and then will turn off to protect the system. In this case, you must release the ignition switch and push it again to illuminate the blue indicator light. • If the keyless start system red indicator light illuminates, the remote controller may not be in the vehicle or the battery CAUTION The remote controller is a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid damaging it, do not expose it to impacts, moisture or high temperature (such as on the dashboard under direct sunlight). You can also turn the ignition switch by inserting the ignition key into the slot. If you leave any of the doors open with the ignition switch in the "ACC" position for a while (and no key inserted), the engine may not start when you turn the ignition switch to "START". If the engine does not start, close all doors completely or turn the ignition switch back to the "LOCK" position, then start the engine. 6-3 80J22-03E