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Initialization (When Rain / Light Sensor is Replaced)

  1. Check that vehicle is in the following conditions.
    • There is no dirt, dust or air bubbles on windshield mounting surface of rain/light sensor.
    • Ignition mode of keyless push start system is "OFF".
    • Wiper and washer switch is OFF.
    • Lighting switch is OFF.
    • Wipers are at park positions.
    • Temperature around rain/light sensor is 5 to 40 °C (41 to 120 °F).
    • Vehicle is stopped.
    • Adjustment knob (1) is as shown in figure.
      Fig 1: Identifying Adjustment Knob
      G06529101Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Push engine switch to change ignition mode of keyless push start system to "ON" and wait for 3 seconds.
  3. Change position of adjustment knob in sequence of 5 → 4 → 5 → 1 → 5 → 4 → 5 within 7 seconds.
    Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Knob Positions
    G06529102Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Check that clearance lights flash at 1-second interval.

    Repeat procedure beginning with Step 1) if clearance lights do not flash.

    NOTE: If clearance lights operate repeating a 3-second on, 1-second off cycle, rain / light sensor may be abnormal. Perform diagnosis in this case.
  5. Change position of adjustment knob in sequence of 5 → 1 → 5 within 4 seconds in the following procedure.
    Fig 3: Identifying Adjustment Knob Positions
    G06529102Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Check that clearance lights flash at 0.5-second interval and that flashing stops within 10 seconds.