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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013KIZASHI SPORT GTS, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 96 (WIPERS/WASHERS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRAIN/LIGHT SENSOR INITIALIZATION (IF EQUIPPED)INITIALIZATION

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWD

Rain/Light Sensor Initialization (If Equipped): Initialization

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Initialization

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Push engine switch to change ignition mode of keyless push start system to "ON".
Check that clearance lights are flashing at 1-second interval.
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.
Operate adjustment knob within 4 seconds in the following procedure.
1. Set adjustment knob to 1.
2. Set adjustment knob to 5.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Knob Positions
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Check that clearance lights flash at 0.5-second interval and that flashing stops within 10 seconds.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.