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1. 9 44 INDEX 15 5 Prepared by SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION June 2007 Part No 99011 80J21 03E Printed in Japan TP274 SERVICE STATION INFORMATION Fuel recommendation See page 1 1 Engine oil recommendation Engine oil with Starburst symbol For further details see Engine Oil and Filter in the INSPECTION AND section Brake and clutch fluid DOT3 Automatic transaxle fluid An equivalent of DEXRON III Tire cold pressure See the Tire Information Label located on the driver s door lock pillar e SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION Made from 100 recycled paper except for cover L AA Printed in Japan
2. 12 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number EXAMPLE for some vehicles 60G152 792019 12 1 Vehicle Identification Number VIN may be found in the location shown in the above illustrations This number is used to register the vehicle It is also used to assist your dealer when ordering parts or refer ring to special service information Engine Serial Number 60G128 The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block as shown in the above illustration Safety Certification Label SUZUKI MOTOR CO LTO JAPAN GYWR GAWA Ta AR Ma TIRE PRESS BW FRY RR TR ex ICABLE FED wart TY STANDAROS IN EF or MANUFACTURE SHOW 52D059 This label contains important safety related information about your vehicle The label is located on the driver s door lock pil lar Emission Compliance Label for U S A 60A412 The EPA emission compliance label is located under the hood GENERAL INFORMATION Warranties The warranties covering your vehicle are explained in a separate New Vehicle War ranty Information booklet given to you at the time of sale Please read this booklet carefully so you can understand your rights and responsibilities For U
3. 5 1 9 23 Pedalsii 5 1 INDEX Periodic Maintenance Schedule 9 3 Power Assisted Brakes 6 9 Power Door Locking System 2 2 Power Mirror Control eene 2 19 Power Steering 9 23 Power Steering Fluid l 9 23 Power Window Controls 2 16 R Radio Antenna 4 38 5 16 Rear Window Wiper Washer Switch 3 8 Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks 9 13 9 12 Remote Audio Controls 3 11 4 53 Replace the Oil Filter cese 9 13 Replacing Tires and or Wheels 6 18 Reporting Safety Defects 12 4 Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors 5 16 S Safety Certification Label 12 2 Seat Adjustment eese 2 19 Seat Belt Extender 2 38 Seat Belt
4. 6 9 Electronic Stability Program ESP if equipped 6 12 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 6 14 Break In u uuu uu uu uuu uu rd Roa EE d inana 6 18 Catalytic Converter 6 19 Improving Fuel Economy 6 20 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas Warning 52D334 WARNING Avoid breathing exhaust gases Exhaust gases contain carbon mon oxide 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 leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas Continued 6 1 A WARNING Continued Do not park with the engine run ning for a long period of time even an open area If it is necessary to sit for a short time in a parked vehi cle 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 tail gate or trunk open If it is necessary to operate the vehicle with the tail gate or trunk open make sure the sunroof if equipped and all windows are closed and the blower is at high speed with the air intake selector set to FRESH AIR To allow proper op
5. 52D300 When only one CD changer is con nected to this unit CD changer 2 is skipped When no CD is loaded in the built in CD player the built in CD player is skipped 4 51 Selecting a disc Press the disc select button 2 corre sponding to the disc number you want to listen to Play starts from the first track on the disc If a disc number having no disc is pressed the selection will be invalid Selecting a track Press the track up button 3 to listen to the next track Press the track down button 4 twice to listen to the previous track When the track down button 4 is pressed once the track currently being played will start again at the beginning Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Hold in the fast forward button 3 to advance a track rapidly Hold in the rewind button 4 to rewind a track Random play Press the category button 6 Each time the button is pressed the mode changes in the following order RANDOM OFF lt DISC 66J131 NOTE This operation should be performed within 2 seconds To cancel random play press the category button 6 several times to change the ran dom play mode to OFF TRACK RANDOM The tracks in the disc that is loaded are played at random DISC RANDOM The tracks in all discs are played at ran dom NOTE The random play can be operated with the External CD Changer Option only Repeat play Press
6. 4 19 Fuel Consumption and Driving Range 4 17 Fuel Filler Cap 5 3 F el Gauge 4 12 Fuel Pump 1 1 Fuel Recommendation 1 1 II PE 9 35 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS 13 1 Fuses in the Engine Compartment 9 36 Fuses under the Dash Board 9 37 G Gasoline Containing MTBE 1 1 Gasoline Ethanol blends 1 1 Gasoline Methanol 1 1 9 14 Gear Level Check 9 15 Gear Oil ReplacemenLt 9 15 Gearshift 5 2 GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOQY 9 32 GIOVE BOX q 4 20 Hazard Warning Switch l 4 13 Head Restrai ts uu 2 20 Headlight Aiming u u u u 9 39 Heated Rear Window and Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors u a
7. 70G119 1 Hold the wiper arm away from the win dow NOTE When raising both of the front wiper arms pull the driver s side wiper arm up first When returning the wiper arms lower the passengers side wiper arm first Other wise the wiper arms may interfere with each other 9 45 2 Squeeze lock lever 1 towards wiper arm 2 and remove the wiper frame from the arm as shown 60A260 3 Pull the locked end of the wiper blade firmly to unlock the blade and slide the blade out as shown 52D124 3 Retainer 4 If the new blade is provided without the two metal retainers move them from the old blade to the new one Installation 52D125 4 Locked end 5 Install the new blade in the reverse order of removal with the locked end positioned toward the wiper arm Make sure the blade is properly retained by all the hooks Grasp the blade near the locked end and pull in the direction of the arrows to lock the end into place 6 Reinstall wiper frame to arm making sure that the lock lever is snapped securely into the arm INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE To remove some types of rear wiper frame from the wiper arm 1 Hold the arm away from the window y 80G146 2 Remove the wiper frame from the arm as shown 9 46 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 3 When reinstalling wiper frame to arm install the wiper f
8. select blower speed by turning the selec tor 79J065 Temperature controlled air comes out of When air comes out regardless of the center and side air outlets the air flow selector position 63J045 4 22 INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi level b Heat amp defrost d 4 CON Excel 221 996 y r4 79J066 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the center and side outlets When the temperature selector 1 is the fully COLD position or fully HOT position how ever the air from the floor outlets and the air from the center and side outlets will be the same temperature Heat c 79J067 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets also comes out of the windshield defroster out lets and the side defroster outlets slightly 4 23 79J068 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets the windshield defroster outlets the side defroster outlets and the side outlets Defrost e 79J069 Temperature controlled air comes out of the windshield defroster outlets the side defroster outlets and the side outlets Air intake selector 4 f 63J047 This selector is used to select the following modes Fresh Air f When this mode is selected the indicator light will go off and outside air is used
9. 9 23 SUMEVISOF tei SA uN 5 8 Supplemental Restraint System air bags 2 40 T Tachometer eese einen eene nnnm rnnt 4 12 Tailgate Uu UU US eeeee eene nennen nnnm araa 2 14 Temperature 4 13 Theft Deterrent Light 4 20 Thermometer 4 17 Tilt Steering Lock Lever 3 8 Tire Cain 7 3 Tire Changing Teol l UI isa usasqa 5 13 Tire Inflation Pressure 9 26 Tire Inspection cessere U nnne 9 27 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 6 14 Tire Rotation Tire Sidewall Labeling Tire Size erede iode cete WU GS PD PME MEA Towing a Disabled Vehicle Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing 8 2 Traction Control System 6 12 Trailer Towing 8 2 Dude 4 11 Troubleshooting u u u u 4 57
10. 3 5 u TT 2 1 Driver s Seat Belt Reminder Light 4 6 Driving on Hills eee eren eene 7 1 Driving on Slippery 7 2 E Electric Power Steering Light esses 4 8 Electronic Stability Program ESP 6 12 Emergency Locking Retractor ELR 2 24 Emission Compliance Label for U S A 12 2 Engine Block 6 4 Engine Coolant 9 17 Engine 5 10 Engine Oil and Filter 9 11 Engine Serial Number 12 1 Exhaust Gas Warning u u u u uu 6 1 Eyeglasses Holder 5 10 F Fluid Level Check aisinn tonirana anunn esena raar nasas 9 16 Fog Light Switch eese 4 16 Folding Rear Seats 5 4 Frame Hooks eeeeeeeeeeeeeee eese nnne nnn w 5 12 Front Air Bags 2 42 Front Passenger s Seat Belt Reminder Light
11. 80J079 Every time you push the DISP button 6 the display will be changed among the fol lowing four displays a Instantaneous fuel consumption b Average fuel consumption c Driving range d No display Instantaneous fuel consumption a If you selected instantaneous fuel con sumption the last time you drove the vehi cle the display indicates when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position Unless the vehicle is mov ing the display will indicate Average fuel consumption b If you selected average fuel consumption the last time you drove the vehicle the dis play shows the last value of average fuel consumption when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position Unless you reset the value of average fuel consumption the display will show the value of average fuel consumption which includes average fuel consumption during previous driving To reset the value of average fuel con sumption hold in the DISP button 6 for more than 2 seconds when the display shows an average fuel consumption value The display will indicate and then will show a new average fuel consumption value after driving for a short time Driving range c If you selected driving range the last time you drove the vehicle the display shows for a few seconds and then shows the current driving range when the ignition Switch is turned to the ON position T
12. 1 3 80J069 4 54 INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Anti Theft Function 1 Turn off the power by pressing the power on off knob 1 662118 2 Press the power on off knob 1 while pressing and holding the track up but ton 2 The ENTRY 0000 will blink and the audio system enter PIN input mode NOTE Establish your PIN by combining numbers from 1 to 6 into any 4 digit number If you forget your PIN when you remove the bat tery for repair etc you will no longer be able to operate the audio system EXAMPLE ENTRY 1111 66J117 3 Input the four digit PIN using preset but tons 1 to 6 4 55 66J118 4 After you enter your four digit PIN the display will return to 0000 EXAMPLE 66J117 5 Input the same 4 digit number you pre viously entered E 66J120 6 The power of the audio system will turn off NOTE Write down your PIN for the future use Canceling Your Established PIN Setting This operation is to be done when you want to cancel the anti theft function or change your PIN 1 Turn off the power by pressing the power on off knob 1 66J121 2 Press the power on off knob 1 while pressing and holding the track up but ton 2 The DELETE 0000 will blink and the audio system will enter the c
13. 6 2 1 3 4 6 aja v A 2 O SS N See OU ER ERERENENE A m Lr grex 5 4 37 66J097 1 Band switch button FM AM 2 Seek up button 3 Seek down button 4 Manual tuning knob b Preset buttons 1 to 6 6 Auto store button AS Scan button SCAN A Band B Preset channel number C Stereo indicator D Frequency Selecting the reception band Press the band switch button 1 Each time the button is pressed the recep tion band is switched as follows MEN MEINE Seek tuning Press the seek up button 2 or the seek down button 3 The unit stops searching for a station at a frequency where a broadcast station is available 66J098 Manual tuning Turn the manual tuning knob 4 The frequency being received is displayed Preset memory 1 Select the desired station 2 Select the preset button 5 to which you want to store the station and press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer Auto store Press and hold the auto store button 6 for 2 seconds or longer Six stations in total are automatically stored to the preset buttons 5 in sequen tial order starting from the lower frequen cies NOTE When the auto store is performed t
14. WARNING If the main fuse or a primary fuse blows be sure to have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer Always use a genuine SUZUKI replacement Never use a substitute such as a wire even for a temporary fix or extensive electrical damage and a fire can result 9 37 Fuses under the Dash Board SX4 79J093 USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES AND RELAYS ONLY 2 4 9 17 80J053 MAIN FUSE PRIMARY FUSE 1 15A Rear wiper 2 15A Ignition coil 3 10A Back up light 4 10A Meter 5 15A Accessory 6 15A Accessory 2 7 30A Power window 8 30A Wiper 9 10A IG1 SIG 10 15A Air bag 11 10A Anti lock brake system 12 15A 4WD 13 15A Stop light 14 20A Door lock 15 Blank 16 10A ST SIG 17 15A Seat heater 18 10A IG2 SIG 19 10A Tail light 20 15A Dome INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 21 Rear defogger 22 15A Horn Hazar
15. tion but with the wheels lifted by the tow truck instead of on a towing dolly Be sure to carefully follow the specific instructions provided in the Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing sec tion CAUTION If vehicle damage such as steering or drivetrain damage etc prevents normal use of the towing procedures for your vehicle described in the Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing section have your vehicle towed with two wheels lifted by the tow truck and the other two wheels on a towing dolly EMERGENCY SERVICE If the Starter Does Not Operate 1 Try turning the ignition switch to the START position with the headlights turned on to determine the battery con dition If the headlights go excessively dim or go off it usually means that either the battery has run down or bat tery terminal contact is poor Recharge the battery or correct battery terminal contact if necessary If the headlights remain bright check the fuses If the reason for failure of the starter is not obvious there may be a major electrical problem Have the vehi cle inspected by your authorized SUZUKI dealer 10 4 EMERGENCY SERVICE If the Engine is Flooded If the engine is flooded with gasoline it may be hard to start If this happens press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine Do not operate the starter motor for more than 15 seconds 10 5 If the Eng
16. Environmental conditions which accel erate corrosion 1 Road salt dust control chemicals sea air or industrial pollution will all acceler ate the corrosion of metal 2 High humidity will increase the rate of corrosion particularly when the temper ature range is just above the freezing point 3 Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle for an extended period of time may pro mote corrosion even though other body sections may be completely dry 4 High temperatures will cause an accel erated rate of corrosion to parts of the 11 1 vehicle which are not well ventilated to permit quick drying 52D151 This information illustrates the necessity of keeping your vehicle particularly the underbody as clean and dry as possible It is equally important to repair any damage to the paint or protective coatings as soon as possible How to Help Prevent Corrosion Wash your vehicle frequently The best way to preserve the finish on your vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to keep it clean with frequent washing Wash your vehicle at least once during the winter and once immediately after the win ter Keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean and dry as possible If you frequently drive on salted roads your vehicle should be washed at least once a month during the winter If you live near the ocean your vehicle should be washed at least once a month throughout the year For washing instruc
17. The engine of manual transaxle vehicle will not start unless the clutch pedal is depressed NOTE Automatic transaxle vehicles have a starter interlock device which is designed to keep the starter from operating if the transaxle is in any of the drive positions A WARNING Make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transaxle is in Neu tral or Park for vehicles with an auto matic transaxle before attempting to start the engine OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Starting a Cold Engine With your foot off the accelerator pedal crank the engine by turning the ignition key to START Release the key when the engine starts CAUTION Stop turning the starter immedi ately after the engine has started or the starter system can be dam aged Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time If the engine doesn t start on the first try wait about 15 seconds before try ing again If the engine does not start after 15 sec onds of cranking wait about 15 seconds then press down the accelerator pedal to 1 3 of its travel and try cranking the engine again Release the key and accelerator pedal when the engine starts If the engine still does not start try holding the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while cranking This should clear the engine if it is flooded If you are unable to start the engine using this procedure consult your SUZUKI dealer Starting a Warm Engine Use th
18. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment Traveling to CANADA Please note that service for the tire pres sure monitoring system may not be avail able in CANADA should there be any problems or malfunctions in the system OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Break In CAUTION The future performance and reliabil ity of the engine depends on the care and restraint exercised during its early life It is especially important to observe the following precautions during the initial 960 km 600 miles of vehicle operation After starting do not race the engine Warm it up gradually Avoid prolonged vehicle operation at a constant speed Moving parts will break in better if you vary your speed Start off from a stop slowly Avoid full throttle starts Avoid hard stopping especially during the first 320 km 200 miles of driving Do not drive slowly with the tran saxle in a high gear Drive the vehicle at engine speeds moderate 6 18 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Catalytic Converter 54G236 The purpose of the catalytic
19. yyy 2 4181 52D351 Do not expose compact discs to direct sun light or any heat source NOTE e Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers etc These may get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc e CD R discs may not be able to playback in this unit due to the recording condi tions e CD RW discs can not playback in this unit 4 34 INSTRUMENT PANEL Basic Operations Type 1 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Type 2 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL 4 35 80J061 1 Power on off knob Volume control knob 2 Tone balance fader control knob 3 Preset button 5 4 Preset button 6 Turning power on off Press the power on off knob 1 The unit starts in the function mode it was in when the power was turned off last Adjusting the volume Turn the volume control knob 1 Turning it clockwise increases the volume turning it counterclockwise decreases the volume NOTE While driving adjust the volume to an extent that sound and or noise coming from outside the car can be heard Adjusting bass treble balance fader 1 Press the tone balance fader control knob 2 Each time it is pressed sound adjust ment is changed
20. Recirculated Air g When this mode is selected the indicator light will come on outside air is shut out and inside air is recirculated This mode is suitable when driving through dusty or pol luted air such as in a tunnel or when attempting to quickly cool down the inte rior FRESH AIR and RECIRCULATED AIR are switched alternately each time the air intake selector is pushed NOTE If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an extended period of time the air in the vehi cle can become contaminated Therefore you should occasionally select FRESH AIR System Operating Instructions Natural ventilation Select VENTILATION and FRESH AIR the temperature selector to the desired temperature position and the blower speed selector to OFF Fresh air will flow through the vehicle during driving Forced ventilation The control settings are the same as for natural ventilation except you set the blower speed selector to a position other than OFF Normal heating using outside air Select HEAT and FRESH AIR the tem perature selector to the desired tempera ture position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position Set ting the blower speed selector to a higher blower speed position increases heating efficiency Quick heating using recirculated air The control settings are the same as for normal heating except you select RECIR CULATED AIR If you use thi
21. Theft Deterrent Light loo DISP SET 80J058 This light will blink with the ignition switch in the OFF or ACC position The blink ing light is intended to deter theft by lead ing others to believe that the vehicle is equipped with a security system INSTRUMENT PANEL Glove Box T 79J120 To open the glove box pull the latch lever To close it push the lid until it latches securely WARNING Never drive with the glove box lid open It could cause injury if an acci dent occurs 4 20 INSTRUMENT PANEL Heating and Air Conditioning System There are three types of heating and air conditioning systems as follows Heating System Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System Climate Control 4 21 Air Outlet EXAMPLE 1 Windshield defroster outlet 2 Side defroster outlet 3 Side outlet 4 Center outlet 5 Floor outlet 79J064 INSTRUMENT PANEL Side outlet Heating System Air flow selector 3 Description of Controls 63J048 This is used to select one of the functions 63393 described below Temperature selector 1 This is used to select the temperature by Ventilation a turning the selector COA Blower speed selector 2 A E PIN This is used to turn on the blower and to l Y FD
22. fully 2 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK and then start the engine again If the warning light comes on briefly then turns off the system is normal If the warning light still stays on have the system inspected by your SUZUKI dealer immediately If the ABS system becomes inoperative the brake system will function as an ordinary brake system that has no ABS 6 11 1 2 BRAKE 3 650451 WARNING If the ABS warning light 1 2 and the Brake system warning light 3 on the instrument panel simulta neously stay on or come on when driving both anti lock function and rear brake force control function Proportioning valve function of the ABS system may have failed This could cause the rear wheels to skid or the vehicle to spin during braking on a slippery road or hard braking on a dry paved road If both warning lights come on drive carefully avoid ing hard braking as much as possi ble and ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS system immediately How the ABS Works A computer continuously monitors wheel speed The computer compares the changes in wheel speed when braking If the wheels slow suddenly indicating a skidding situation the computer will change braking pressure several times each second to prevent the wheels from locking When you start your vehicle or when you accelerate after a hard stop you may hear a momentary motor or click
23. ld b udied miles x 1000 82 5 90 97 5 105 112 5 120 127 5 135 142 5 150 nterval IS Interval snou e judge y odometer reading or months whichever comes first km x 1000 137 5 150 162 5 175 187 5 200 212 5 225 237 5 250 months 82 5 90 97 5 105 112 5 120 127 5 135 142 5 150 ENGINE amp EMISSION CONTROL 1 Drive belt Tension check adjustment replacement _ 2 Valve lash clearance 3 Engine filter R R R R R 4 Cooling system hoses and connections _ 5 Engine coolant _ R 6 Exhaust pipes and mountings _ _ _ _ 7 EVAP canister Replace every 250000 km 150000 miles or 180 months 8 Emission related hoses amp tubes _ _ _ _ 9 Spark plugs 10 Ignition coil plug cap _ 11 Fuel tank amp cap 12 Air cleaner filter element paved road _ 13 Fuel filter R 14 Fuel lines and connections _ _ _ _ l _ _ _ 1 15 Canister air suction filter Replace every 250000 km 150000 miles or 180 months R R 2 2 R R m I I 1 Inspect at 250000 km 150000 miles or 180 months NOTE The maintenance services enclosed with rectangle are recommended maintenance items The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perfo
24. lowing explanations 2 3 Keyless Start System Remote Controller Type A The remote controller enables the following operations You lock or unlock the doors by operating the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the remote controller Refer to the explanation in this section You lock or unlock the doors by pushing the request switch on the door handle For details refer to the explana tion in this section You can start the engine without using an ignition key For details refer to Igni tion Switch in the STEERING COL UMN CONTROLS section and Starting the Engine in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE section 66114 1 LOCK button 2 UNLOCK button 3 PANIC button LOCK button 1 UNLOCK button 2 function You can lock or unlock all doors including the tailgate of SX4 simultaneously by operating the remote controller near the vehicle To lock the doors push the LOCK but ton 1 To unlock the drivers door push the UNLOCK button 2 once To unlock other doors wait a second or two then push the UNLOCK button 2 a second time If you double click too fast the doors will not unlock When the doors are locked the turn signal lights will flash once When the doors are unlocked The turn signal lights will flash twice If the interior light switch is in the middle position the interior light will tu
25. 24 27 30 33 36 39 ENGINE amp EMISSION CONTROL 1 Drive belt Tension check adjustment replacement 2 Valve lash clearance 3 Engine oil and oil filter 4 Cooling system hoses and connections 5 Engine coolant 6 Exhaust pipes and mountings 7 EVAP canister 8 Emission related hoses amp tubes 9 Spark plugs 10 Ignition coil plug cap 11 Fuel tank amp cap 12 Air cleaner filter element paved road 13 Fuel filter 14 Fuel lines and connections 15 Canister air suction filter Replace every 250000 km 150000 miles or 150 months 9 7 R Replace or change 1 Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace as necessary INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Interval This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months whichever comes first miles x 1000 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 km x 1000 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 months 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 ENGINE amp EMISSION CONTROL 1 Drive belt Tension check adjustment replacement 2 Valve lash clearance 3 Engine oil and oil filter 4 Cooling system hoses and connections 5 Engine coolant 6 Exhaust pipes and mountings 7 EVAP canister 8 Emission related hoses amp tubes 9 Spark plugs 10 Ignition coil plug cap 11 Fuel tank amp cap 12 Air cleaner filter element paved r
26. 79J069 Temperature controlled air comes out of the windshield defroster outlets the side defroster outlets and the side outlets NOTE When the air flow selector 3 is turned either to Heat amp defrost d or Defrost e the air conditioning system will come on and the FRESH AIR mode will be selected automatically Air intake selector 4 f 63J047 This selector is used to select the following modes Fresh Air f When this mode is selected the indicator light will go off and outside air is used Recirculated Air g When this mode is selected the indicator light will come on outside air is shut out and inside air is recirculated This mode is suitable when driving through dusty or pol luted air such as in a tunnel or when attempting to quickly cool down the inte rior FRESH AIR and RECIRCULATED AIR are switched alternately each time the air intake selector is pushed NOTE If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an extended period of time the air in the vehi cle can become contaminated Therefore you should occasionally select FRESH AIR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air conditioning switch 5 To turn on the air conditioning system push in the A C switch and set the blower speed selector to a position other than OFF With this A C switch operation a indicator light will come on when the air conditioning system is on To turn off the air conditio
27. Contact your authorized SUZUKI dealer CD CD changer Focus error The pick up focus is not properly functioning during playback due to damage on the disc or for other reasons Check disc for damage CD CD changer Disc error The CD is inserted upside down or only an eight centimeter CD adapter is equipped Check disc for correct loading If an error display not listed above appears turn off the unit and contact your SUZUKI dealer 4 58 INSTRUMENT PANEL 60G407 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Parking Brake Lever 5 1 ul uu Q uuu uuu uQ 5 1 Gearshift Lever IIIa 5 2 Fuel Filler 5 3 Folding Rear Seats SX4 5 4 S n VISOM Interior Light Switch Spot Light u uuu uuu uuu uu uu Assist Grips if equipped 5 9 Eyeglasses Holder if equipped 5 10 Engine Hood 5 10 Cup Holder and Storage Area if equipped 5 11 Accessory Socket if equipped 5 11 Frame HOOKS U u uu uQ Qu 5 12 Tire Ch
28. Engine Coolant u U U u 9 17 Windshield Washer Fluid 9 19 Lige urlg 9 19 Spark Plugs 9 20 5 9 21 Steering Wheel 9 23 itd nr 9 24 T 9 24 EN Battery uu uuu 9 35 lrDnse 9 35 Headlight Aiming u u u u u 9 39 Bulb Replacement 9 39 Wiper Blades 9 44 Air Conditioning System 9 48 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 60A187S WARNING You should take extreme care when working on your vehicle to prevent accidental injury Here are a few pre cautions that you should be espe cially careful to observe To prevent damage or unintended inflation of the air bag 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 air bag sys tem components or wires The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing
29. For details refer to Keyless Start System Remote Controller Keyless Entry System Transmitter in the BEFORE DRIVING section Turn Signal Indicators 50G055 When you turn on the left or right turn sig nals the corresponding green arrow on the instrument panel will flash along with the respective turn signal lights When you turn on the hazard warning switch both arrows will flash along with all of the turn signal lights High Beam Indicator Light 50G056 This indicator comes on when headlight high beams are turned on 4 9 intelligent All Wheel Drive i AWD AUTO Indicator Light if equipped 490 AUTO 79J040 When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working When the 2WD i AWD switch is in the i AWD AUTO mode with the ignition switch in the ON position the light comes on and stays on If the light and the i AWD LOCK indicator light stay on or come on simultaneously when driving there may be something wrong with the i AWD system Have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer If the oil temperature of the parts for i AWD system is high this light will blink The i AWD AUTO or i AWD LOCK mode will be changed to the 2WD mode automati cally to prevent a damage of the parts for i AWD system NOTE If you restart the engine t
30. OFF DISC ual 66J144 NOTE This operation should be performed within 2 seconds To cancel repeat play press the repeat but ton 8 several times to change the repeat play mode to OFF TRACK REPEAT The indication TRACK RPT appears the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator F lights The track currently being played is played repeatedly DISC REPEAT The indication DISC RPT appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator F lights When all the tracks on the disc currently being played finish playing play starts again at the beginning of the disc 4 44 INSTRUMENT PANEL Listening to an MP3 WMA Disc Type 1 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL EXITRACKICAT PUSH SOUND 4 45 80J065 Display Type 1 D F FOLDER TRACK RPT PS m WMA MP3 Qm Lh Mild aL A B C r Le 66J104 Display Type 2 D P 66J105 1 Sound control knob 2 Repeat button RPT 3 Track up button Fast forward button 4 Track down button Rewind button 5 Display button DISP A Folder number B Track number C Play time D Repeat indicator E WMA indicator F MP3 indicator G CD indicat
31. P Park position to turn the key to the LOCK position It locks the ignition and prevents normal use of the steering wheel and gearshift lever 60A300S ACC Accessories such as the radio can oper ate but the engine is off ON This is the normal operating position All electrical systems are on START This is the position for starting the engine using the starter motor The key should be released from this position as soon as the engine starts Ignition key reminder A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition switch when the driver s door is opened Vehicle With Keyless Start System 1 80JC010 The ignition switch can be operated with out 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 NOTE 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 STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS EXAMPLE 80J037 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
32. SUZUKI 2008 OWNER S MANUAL Keep With Vehicle At All Times Contains Important Information On Safety Operation amp Maintenance SUZUKI Caring for Customers Part No 99011 80J21 03E June 2007 This owner s manual applies to the SX4 SX4 SEDAN series SX4 SX4 SEDAN 80JC001 NOTE The illustrated models are examples of the SX4 SX4 SEDAN series COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 2007 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing family Your choice was a wise one SUZUKI products are a great value that will give you years of driving pleasure This Owner s Manual was prepared to help you have a safe enjoyable and trouble free experience with your SUZUKI In it you will learn about the vehicle s operation its safety features and maintenance requirements Please read it carefully before operating your vehicle Afterwards keep this Manual in the glove box for future reference Should you resell the vehicle please leave this Manual with it for the next owner In addition to the Owner s Manual the other booklets provided with your SUZUKI explain the vehicle s warranties We recommend you read them as well to familiarize yourself with this important information When planning the regular scheduled maintenance of your SUZUKI we recommend you visit your local SUZUKI dealership Their fac tory trained technicians will provide the best poss
33. Windshield Wipers EXAMPLE 80JC035 To turn the windshield wipers on move the lever down to one of the three operating positions In the INT position if equipped the wipers operate intermit tently The INT position is very convenient for driving in mist or light rain In the LO position the wipers operate at a steady low speed In the position the wipers operate at a steady high speed To turn off the wipers move the lever back to the OFF position Move the lever up and hold it to the MIST position the windshield wipers will turn on continuously at low speed 3 6 STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS EXAMPLE 80JC036 If the lever is equipped with the INT TIME control turn the control forward or rear ward to adjust the intermittent wiper opera tion to the desired interval 3 7 Windshield Washer EXAMPLE 80JC037 To spray windshield washer fluid pull the lever toward you The windshield wipers will automatically turn on at low speed if they are not already on and the INT posi tion is equipped WARNING To prevent windshield icing in cold weather turn on the defroster to heat the windshield before and dur ing windshield washer use Do not use radiator antifreeze in the windshield washer reservoir It can severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windshield and can also damage your vehicle s paint CAU
34. and the couplers are yellow for easy identification Continued 9 1 WARNING Continued Do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas When the engine is running keep hands clothing tools and other objects away from the moving fan and drive belt When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transaxle is in Neutral for manual transaxle vehicles or Park for automatic transaxle vehi cles Do not touch ignition wires or other ignition system parts when starting the engine or when the engine is running or you could receive an electric shock Be careful not to touch a hot engine exhaust manifold and pipes muffler radiator and water hoses Do not allow smoking sparks or flames around gasoline or the bat tery Flammable fumes are present Do not get under your vehicle if it is supported only with the portable jack provided in your vehicle Continued A WARNING Continued Be careful not to cause accidental short circuits between the positive and negative battery terminals Keep used oil engine coolant and other fluids away from children and pets Dispose of used fluids prop erly never pour them on the ground into sewers etc NOTICE for U S A Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys tems may be performed by any automo bile repair establishment or ind
35. designed to save space in your storage area and its lighter weight makes it easier to install if a flat tire occurs It is only intended for temporary emergency use until the conventional tire can be repaired or replaced The inflation pressure of the compact spare tire should be checked at least monthly Use a quality pocket type inflation pressure gauge and set at 420 kPa 60 psi At the same time check that the tire is stored securely If it is not tighten it Note that two or more compact spare tires should not be used on one vehicle simulta neously A WARNING The compact spare tire and wheel are intended for temporary emergency use only Continuous use of this spare can result in tire failure and loss of control Always observe these precautions when using this spare Your vehicle will handle differently with this temporary spare Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph speed Replace this spare with a standard tire and wheel as soon as possible Use of this spare will reduce ground clearance Recommended air pressure for this spare is 420 kPa 60 psi Do not use tire chains on the com pact spare If you must use tire chains rearrange the wheels so standard tires and wheels are fitted to the front axle The compact spare tire has a much shorter tread life than the conven tional tires on your vehicle Replace the tire as soon as the tread wear indicator appears When replacing the compact tire use a replacement tire with
36. if the shoulder belt irritates the neck or face move the child closer to the center of the vehicle 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 posi tion 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 hap pens let the belt go back to unlock it then pull the belt across your body more slowly Automatic Locking Retractor ALR The front passenger s seat belt and the rear seat belts have emergency locking retractors ELRs that can be temporarily converted to function as automatic locking retractors ALRs The ALR mode should be used if you need to secure a child restraint system in the seat Refer to the Child Restraint Systems section for details BEFORE DRIVING Safety reminder Sit up straight and fully back Low on hips 60A038 Low on hips 60A040 To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collision position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as low on your hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit 2 24 BEFORE DRIVING by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt upward through the
37. it can fly up unexpectedly during driving obstructing your view and resulting in an accident 5 10 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Cup Holder and Storage Area if equipped EXAMPLE epe N 80J046 EXAMPLE 79J052 Cup holders are provided in the center console 5 11 A WARNING Do not use the cup holder or the stor age bin to hold cups containing hot liquids or sharp edged hard or breakable objects Objects in these bins may be thrown about during a sudden stop or impact and could cause personal injury Accessory Socket if equipped 80JC044 This socket can be used to provide 12 volt 120 watt power for electrical accessories CAUTION Use of inappropriate electrical acces sories can cause damage to your system Make vehicle s electrical sure that any electrical accessories you use are designed to plug into this type of socket Frame Hooks SX4 Front 1 EXAMPLE 1 80JC048 SX4 SEDAN Front 1 EXAMPLE 1 80JC049 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 5 4 2 Side 3 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 80JC061 SX4 SEDAN Rear 2 EXAMPLE 56KN033 80JC062 79J132 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Frame hooks are provided on the front 1 rear 2 and side 3 of the vehicle The hooks 1 and 2 are used f
38. locked after the pretensioners are acti vated 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 wearing seat belts at all times whether or not a pretensioner is equipped at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash 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 the Seat Adjustment section and the instruc tions and precautions about the seat belts in this Seat Belts and Child Restraint Sys tems section for details on proper seat and seat belt adjustments Please note that the pretensioners along with the front air bags will activate only in severe frontal collisions They are not designed to activate in rear impacts side impacts rollovers or minor frontal colli sions The pretensioners can be activated only once If the pretensioners are acti vated that is if the front air bags are acti vated have the pretensioner system serviced by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible If the AIR BAG light on the instrument clus ter does not blink or come on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position stays on for more than 10 sec onds
39. road do not race it needlessly If the i AWD AUTO and the i AWD LOCK indicator lights stay on and come on simultaneously when driving there may be some thing wrong the i AWD system Have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer 6 8 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Unevenly worn tires can cause prob lems in the operation of the 2WD i AWD switch Be sure to rotate the tires according to the maintenance schedule Refer to Tires and Main tenance Schedule in the INSPEC TION AND MAINTENANCE section for proper tire rotation procedures 6 9 Braking 60G165 The distance needed to bring any vehicle to a halt increases with the speed of the vehicle The braking distance needed for example at 60 km h 37 mph will be approximately 4 times greater than the braking distance needed at 30 km h 19 mph Start to brake the vehicle when there is plenty of distance between your vehicle and the stopping point and slow down gradually A WARNING If water gets into the brake drums brake performance may become poor and unpredictable After driving through water or wash ing the underside of the vehicle test the brakes while driving at a slow speed to see if they have maintained their normal effectiveness If the brakes are less effective than normal dry them by repeatedly applying the brakes while driving slowly until the brakes have regained their nor
40. s head or neck 83E036 3 Make sure that the retractor has con verted to the ALR mode by trying to pull webbing out of the retractor If the retractor is in the ALR mode the belt will be locked A WARNING If the retractor is not in the ALR mode the child restraint system can move or tip over when your vehicle turns or stops abruptly 2 32 BEFORE DRIVING WARNING Before installing a child restraint in the rear center seat follow these steps for secure installation Make sure the detachable connec tor is securely latched and the web bing is not twisted Make sure the seat belt is passed through the seat belt guide 2 33 65D234 EXAMPLE Pull to tighten 65D235 4 Try moving the child restraint system in all directions to make sure it is securely installed If you need to tighten the belt pull more webbing toward the retractor To revert from ALR to ELR 65D267 When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to retract to a certain length the retractor will automatically revert back to the normal ELR mode Installation with the LATCH System Rigid lower connecting bar type Flexible lower connecting strap type 65D337 EXAMPLE 79J058 Your vehicle is equipped with lower anchors for securing up to one or two stan dard LATCH type child restraint s in the second row seats LATCH stands for Lower Anchor
41. you should change the transmitter code in your vehicle s memory as soon as possible for security If you purchase additional trans mitters the new transmitters need to be programmed into your vehicle s memory You can perform this yourself by using the following procedure NOTE You can program up to three transmitter codes into your vehicle s memory The three codes may be the same or differ ent e If you try to program a fourth code the oldest code will be cleared automatically e To purchase new transmitters see your SUZUKI dealer Before you begin programming have all of your transmitters available To program a new transmitter 1 Confirm that all the doors are closed and the ignition key is out of the ignition switch 2 Open the driver s door 3 Insert the key turn the ignition switch to the ON position turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key within 10 seconds 66J018 4 Push and release the drivers door switch 1 3 times insert the key and turn the ignition switch to the ON posi tion within 20 seconds 5 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key within 10 seconds All doors will lock unlock to confirm that this procedure has been properly completed BEFORE DRIVING 52D212 6 Press the UNLOCK button 2 on the transmitter one time within 20 seconds after step 5 All the doors will lock
42. ABS If the ABS light and the brake system warning light stay on or come on simulta neously when driving then there may be something wrong with both the rear brake proportioning valve function and anti lock function of the ABS If one of these happens have the system inspected by your SUZUKI dealer If the ABS becomes inoperative the brake sys tem will function as an ordinary brake sys tem that has no ABS 4 5 For details of the ABS refer to Anti Lock Brake System ABS in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE section SLIP Indicator Light if equipped 55 ESP is registered DaimlerChrysler AG 66J033 trademark of This light blinks 5 times per second when one of the ESP systems other than ABS is activated If this light blinks drive care fully When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working If the light stays on or comes on when driv ing and remains on there may be some thing wrong with the ESP systems other than ABS You should have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer NOTE When you disconnect and re connect the battery ESP system functions other than ABS will be deactivated and the slip indica tor light will blink 1 time per second For details on how to reactive the ESP sys tems refer to SLIP Indicator Light in the OPERATING YOUR VEHI
43. ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR SUZUKI Please review the New Vehicle Warranty Information booklet supplied with your SUZUKI Should you have a question or problem regarding the warranty or service of your vehicle please take the following action Consult the Service Manager and the Owner of the Suzuki Automotive Dealer ship Explain your problem and ask for their assistance in resolving your problem The Owner of the dealership is in the very best position to assist you as he or she is vitally concerned with your continued satis faction If you are still in need of additional informa tion or if you are dissatisfied request that your dealer arrange a meeting with your District Service Manager If after doing so you still require further assistance and you purchased your SUZUKI in the continental United States please contact the American Suzuki Cus tomer Relations Department by telephone at 1 800 934 0934 or in writing at American Suzuki Motor Corporation Automotive Customer Relations 3251 East Imperial Highway Brea CA 92821 6795 If you purchased your SUZUKI in Canada please contact the Suzuki Canada Cus tomer Relations Department by telephone at 1 905 889 2677 extension 2254 or in writing at Suzuki Canada Inc Customer Relations 100 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill On L4B 1J6 In the event you require assistance related to your SUZUKI while temporarily travel ling in either the United States or Canada
44. Batteries in this condition may explode or rupture if jump starting is attempted When making jumper cable con nections be certain that your hands and the jumper cables remain clear from pulleys belts or fans Batteries produce flammable hydrogen gas Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may occur Never smoke when working near the battery If the booster battery you use for jump starting is installed in another vehicle make sure the two vehicles are not touching each other If your battery discharges repeat edly for no apparent reason have your vehicle inspected by an autho rized SUZUKI dealer To avoid harm to yourself or dam age to your vehicle or battery fol low the jump starting instructions below precisely and in order If you are in doubt call for qualified road service 10 3 CAUTION Your vehicle should not be started by pushing or towing This starting method could result in permanent damage to the catalytic converter Use jumper cables to start a vehicle with a weak or run down battery When jump starting your vehicle use the following procedure 12V BATTERY 60A269 1 Use only a 12 volt battery to jump start your vehicle Position the good 12V bat tery close to your vehicle so that the jumper cables will reach both batteries When using a battery installed on another vehicle DO NOT LET THE VEHICLES TOUCH Set the parking brakes fully on both ve
45. EXAMPLE o 1 OFF DOOR ON 79J161 The sun visors can be pulled down to block glare coming through the windshield or they can be unhooked and turned to the side to block glare coming through the side window CAUTION When unhooking and hooking a sun visor be sure to handle it by the hard plastic parts or the sun visor can be damaged 64J104 The interior light switch has three posi tions which functions as described below 1 The light comes on and stays on regardless of whether the door is open or closed 2 The light comes on when the door is opened After closing all doors the light will remain on for about 15 seconds and then fade out If you insert the key into the ignition switch during that time the light will start to fade out immedi ately After removing the key from the igni tion switch the light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out 3 The light remains off even when the door is opened 5 8 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT EXAMPLE 79J075 NOTE The number of doors involved in the light ing operation of the interior light depends on the vehicle specification If there is a switch rubber projection at the door opening as shown the door is involved in the lighting operation The tailgate of SX4 is also involved in this operation even with out the rubber projection 5 9 Spot Light Assist Grips if equipped p
46. Electronic Stability Program Warning Light 4 5 Brake Fluid ESP Warning 6 13 Brake Pedal PASS AIRBAG OFF 4 4 20 Brake System Warning Light 4 4 SET Indicator Light u tenentes 8 Brakes san un 9 21 Numerics Brit aaa aaa a aa 6 9 2WD i AWD intelligent All Wheel Drive Switch 444 dieci a apna aqu aaa 6 18 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle 6 5 Bulb 9 39 A C N T Selector Position Indicator Catalytic Converter I tenete Accelerator Pedal Changing Engine Oil and Filter Accessory Changing Wheels J uu u uu uu Adding Coolant eene Charging In ciet Adjusting Seat Position Child Lock System rear doors Adjusting Seatbacks Child Restraint Systems u u AIR BAG Light v
47. Listening to a XM Satellite Radio Option 4 47 Listening to Audio for AUX Option 4 49 Listening to the Radio 4 37 Low Fuel Warning Light 4 8 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light 4 3 6 15 Luggage Compartment 5 14 Luggage Compartment Light 5 15 M Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions ceti ederet 9 7 Maintenance Schedule 9 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 4 7 Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System 4 25 Manual TransaxlIe 6 6 amp 2 18 Odometer i 4 11 Oil Level Check 2 9 11 Oil Pressure Light ccc ceer IIT assswswswssssswssswasa 4 6 On Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders e eeeeeeee eee eieeee sese nsnm nene NAKATANAW 12 3 Open Door Warning Light 4 8 Outside Rearview 2 19 P Parking Brake Lever
48. Number TIN The TIN identifies the tire man ufacturer and plant tire size and date the tire was manufactured E Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three perfor mance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance Refer to the Uniform Tire Quality Grading section for more details F Load Rating Load rating is the maximum weight a tire is designed to support in normal service G Max Inflation Pressure Max inflation pressure is the maxi mum inflation pressure a tire is designed for 9 24 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE H Tire Ply Material These tire markings describe the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread Load Index and Speed Rating The two or three digit number is the tire s load index the maximum load a tire can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol at the maximum inflation pressure The higher the number is the greater the load carry ing capacity The letter symbol denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time Ratings are listed below Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph 168 mph 186 mph lt The letters ZR may be used on tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph 9 25 and will always be used on tires with a maximum s
49. Pus POWER Mode indicator Disc number Track number A B C Play time CD indicator Repeat indicator D E F 66J064 4 42 INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE About Single CDs 8 cm CDs e Since the unit is not compatible with a single CD do not load it into the unit e Keep in mind the fact that a single CD cannot be played even using a single CD adaptor for the unit e When a single CD is loaded into the unit accidentally it will be ejected immedi ately Please be sure to remove it If you forcefully try to push it into the unit without removing it the CD cannot be ejected This will result in a damage to the mechanism Please never do this 4 43 Loading one CD 1 Press the load button 1 then press one of the disc select buttons 2 that corresponds to the slot into which you want to load a CD 662143 Both the indication the selected disc number in the CD indicator will blink for about 15 seconds 2 Load the CD into the CD insertion slot 3 When the CD is loaded play starts The disk number in the CD indicator will light CAUTION You can load a CD only while the indi cation In is blinking for about 15 seconds During that period the shutter located in the depth of the CD insertion slot 3 is opened After 15 seconds time has elapsed the indi cation In d
50. SUZUKI dealer 4 29 79J096 This is used to turn on the blower and to select blower speed If the selector is in AUTO position the blower speed will vary as the climate con trol system maintains the selected temper ature Also this is used to select the following modes by pushing the selector C a b 65D493 FRESH AIR When this mode is selected the indicator light a will come on and outside air is used RECIRCULATED AIR When this mode is selected the indicator light b will come on outside air is shut out and inside air is recirculated This mode is suitable when driving through the polluted air such as a tunnel or attempting to quickly cool down FRESH AIR and RECIRCULATED AIR are switched alternately each time the air intake selector is pushed INSTRUMENT PANEL Air flow selector 3 79J097 AUTO h Temperature controlled air comes out of various outlets automatically Ventilation c 79 065 Temperature controlled air comes out of the center and side air outlets Bi level d Heat amp defrost f K 79J066 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the center and side outlets When the temperature selector 1 is the fully COLD position or fully HOT position how ever the air from the floor
51. Therefore an air bag is NOT a substitute for seat belts To maximize your protection ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS Be aware that no system can prevent all pos sible injuries that may occur in an accident 2 44 BEFORE DRIVING A WARNING An air bag supplements or adds to the crash protection offered by seat belts The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by wear ing seat belts at all times whether or not air bags are mounted at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash WARNING If the AIR BAG light in the instrument cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system If this ever happens have the vehicle ser viced immediately because the air bags may not offer the protection for which they were designed 2 45 Driver s Seat Position Sensor The driver s seat is equipped with a seat position sensor to monitor the driver seat fore aft position The seat position sensor provides information which is used to Judge if the drivers front air bag should deploy at reduced power or at full power CAUTION Do not put any cargo or metal objects under the seat The seat position sen sor may not work properly or may be damaged if it is covered with some thing When the seat position sensor has a prob lem the AIR BAG light on the instrument cluster will turn on If this happens deploy m
52. area immediately Use the body trim The use of the body trim will help protect your vehicle especially if you frequently drive on gravel or salted roads The fittings for such guards should also be corrosion resistant Please check with your autho rized SUZUKI dealer for information on these guards Store your vehicle in a dry well venti lated area Do not park your vehicle in a damp poorly ventilated area If you often wash your vehicle in the garage or if you frequently drive it in when wet your garage may be damp The high humidity in the garage may cause or accelerate corrosion A wet vehicle may corrode even in a heated garage if the ventilation is poor A WARNING Do not apply additional undercoating or rust preventive coating on or around exhaust system components such as the catalytic converter exhaust pipes etc A fire could be started if the undercoating substance becomes overheated APPEARANCE CARE Cover your vehicle 50G203 If you can not regularly park your vehicle in a garage we recommend you use a vehi cle cover Years of exposure to midday sun can cause the colors in paint plastic parts and fabrics to fade Covering your vehicle with a high quality breathable vehicle cover can help protect the finish from the harmful UV rays in sunlight and can reduce the amount of dust and air pollution reaching the surface Your SUZUKI dealer can help you select the right cover for
53. belt before putting the key in the ignition The seat belt reminder functions as shown in the figure below There are some differ ences between the drivers seat belt reminder and the front passenger s seat belt reminder For more details refer to the explanation below 2 26 BEFORE DRIVING Flow chart Ignition Switch ON Y v Seat belt is Seat belt is unbuckled d buckled C Seat belt is 1 Reminder 1 unbuckled 30 sec Vehicle speed Vehicle speed v v below 8 km h over 8 km h Vehicle speed Vehicle speed below 8 km h over 8 km h v Vehicle speed increase to 8 km h v eme e 3 min asas v Reminder 1 3 For each reminder 1 3 the reminder light comes on for about 20 seconds then blinks for about 55 seconds When the reminder light first comes on a buzzer sounds intermittently for about 6 seconds 2 27 52D219 Driver s seat belt reminder If the drivers seat belt remains unbuckled with the ignition key in the ON position the driver s seat belt reminder works as fol lows 1 The driver s seat belt reminder light will come on for about 20 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the ON position then will blink for about 55 sec onds When the light comes on a buzzer will also sound intermittently for
54. by simply closing the door 2 SI m S 60G069 To remove the fuel filler cap 1 Open the fuel filler door 2 Remove the cap by turning it counter clockwise WARNING Remove the fuel filler cap slowly The fuel may be under pressure and may spray out causing injury To reinstall the fuel filler cap 1 Turn the cap clockwise until you hear several clicks 2 Close the fuel filler door OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable Do not smoke when refueling and make sure there are no open flames or sparks in the area WARNING If you need to replace the fuel cap use a genuine SUZUKI cap Use of an improper cap can result in a malfunc tion of the fuel system or emission control system It may also result in fuel leakage in the event of an acci dent Folding Rear Seats SX4 The rear seats of your vehicle can be folded forward to provide additional cargo space To fold the rear seats forward EXAMPLE 80J040 1 Hook the webbing of the outboard lap shoulder belts in the belt hangers CAUTION When you move a seatback make sure the belt webbing is hooked in the seat belt hangers so the seat belts are not caught by the seat back seat hinge or seat latch This helps prevent damage to the belt system Make sure the belt webbing is not twisted 5 4 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 79
55. conditions Any forcible operation while driving off road in the sand or water or when a wheel has run off the road the difference of the revolution between front wheels and rear wheels increases wheels run idle If this state continues the oil tem perature of the driving system parts rises In such case the i AWD AUTO indica tor light blinks and the driving mode changes to the 2WD mode to protect the driving system parts When you operate your vehicle in the i AWD mode continuously park the vehi cle at a safe place and run the engine idle After some time the i AWD AUTO indicator light turns on again and the driving mode returns to the i AWD AUTO mode OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Never use the i AWD LOCK mode when driving on dry paved roads Avoid using the i AWD LOCK mode when driving on wet paved roads as much as possible Use of the i AWD LOCK mode in above conditions will apply excessive force to the driving system and may cause a critical failure Also the tires may wear faster and fuel consumption may be affected adversely Note that i AWD vehicles are not all around vehicles Be sure to observe following X instructions when driving your vehicle Do not drive through water like crossing a river Do not drive continuously where front wheels tend to race in places such as sand and mud When any wheel is in the air for such reason as running off the
56. converter is to minimize the amount of harmful pollutants in your vehicle s exhaust Use of leaded fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic converters is prohibited by federal law because lead deactivates the pollutant reducing components of the catalyst sys tem The converter is designed to last the life of the vehicle under normal usage and when unleaded fuel is used No special mainte nance is required on the converter How ever it is very important to keep the engine properly tuned Engine misfiring which can result from an improperly tuned engine may cause overheating of the cat alyst This may result in permanent heat damage to the catalyst and other vehicle components 6 19 CAUTION To minimize the possibility of catalyst or other vehicle damage Maintain the engine in the proper operating condition In the event of an engine malfunc tion particularly one involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance have the vehi cle serviced promptly Do not shut off the engine or inter rupt the ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle or coasting down a hill Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed such as during diagnos tic testing Do not idle the vehicle for pro longed periods if idling seems rough or there are other malfunc tions Do not allow the fuel ta
57. during colli sion should be replaced if it does not function properly it is damaged in any way or the seat belt pretension ers were activated Child Restraint Systems 60G332 65D202 Infant restraint rear seat only EXAMPLE 80JC007 80JC008 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 make sure that the restraint system you select meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dards All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by either seat belts lap belts or the lap portion of lap shoulder belts or by special rigid lower anchor bars built into the seats Whenever possible SUZUKI recommends that child restraint systems be installed on the rear seat According to accident statistics chil dren 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 be sure to move the front passenger s seat as far back as possible BEFORE DRIVING 65D607 A WARNING Do not install rear facing child restraint in the front passenger s seat If the passenger s air bag inflates a child in a rear facing child restraint could be killed or seriously injured The back of a rear facing child rest
58. extender when it is not being used 2 39 Seat Belt Pretensioner System for front seat belt only 52D011 A WARNING This section of the owner s manual describes your SUZUKI s SEAT BELT Please PRETENSIONER SYSTEM read and follow ALL these instruc tions carefully to minimize your risk of severe injury or death Your vehicle is equipped with a seat belt pretensioner system at the front seating positions You can use the pretensioner seat belts in the same manner as ordinary seat belts The seat belt pretensioner system works with the SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM advanced air bags The crash sensors and the electronic controller of the air bag system also control the seat belt pretensioners The pretensioners are trig gered only when there is a frontal crash severe enough to trigger the front air bags and the seat belts are fastened If the seat belts are not fastened the respective pre tensioner system will not be activated For precautions and general information including servicing the pretensioner sys tem refer to the Supplemental Restraint System air bags section in addition to this Seat Belt Pretensioner System sec tion and follow all those precautions The pretensioner is located in each front seat belt retractor The pretensioner tight ens the seat belt so the belt fits the occu pant s body more snugly in the event of a frontal crash The retractors will remain
59. for assistance 9 2 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Schedule R Replace or change 1 Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace as necessary miles x 1000 75 15 22 5 30 37 5 45 52 5 60 67 5 75 Interval This interval should be judged by odometer km x 1000 19 5 25 37 5 50 62 5 75 87 5 100 112 5 125 reading or months whichever comes first months 7 5 15 22 5 30 37 5 45 52 5 60 67 5 75 ENGINE amp EMISSION CONTROL 1 Drive belt Tension check adjustment replacement _ _ _ 2 Valve lash clearance 3 Engine filter R R R 4 Cooling system hoses and connections _ _ _ 5 Engine coolant 6 Exhaust pipes and mountings _ _ _ 8 Emission related hoses amp tubes _ _ _ 9 Spark plugs 10 Ignition coil plug cap _ 11 Fuel tank amp cap l 12 Air cleaner filter element paved road _ 13 Fuel filter _ _ _ 14 Fuel lines and connections _ _ _ 15 Canister air suction filter m im 7 EVAP canister Replace every 250000 km 150000 miles or 180 months m Replace every 250000 km 150000 miles or 180 months 9 3 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE R Replace or change 1 Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace as necessary ini This int sh
60. for use and principally operated in Canada please contact Suzuki Canada Inc at 1 905 889 2677 extension 2254 or write to Suzuki Canada Inc Customer Relations 100 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill On L4B 1J6 GENERAL INFORMATION 12 4 GENERAL INFORMATION FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY 80J101 COLOR SIZE AMPS PROTECTED CIRCUIT 1 BLACK 80 All electric load 2 RED 50 Power window Ignition Wiper Starter 3 RED 50 Tail light Rear defogger Door lock Hazard Horn Dome 4 Blank Age 5 _ Blanks en BOX 6 BLUE 15 Head light Right fuse 7 BLUE 15 Head light Left fuse 8 YELLOW 20 Front fog light fuse 9 Blank 10 GREEN 40 ABS control module fuse 13 1 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY 80J101 COLOR SIZE AMPS PROTECTED CIRCUIT 11 PINK 30 Radiator fan fuse 12 PINK 30 ABS control module fuse 13 PINK 30 Starting motor fuse 14 RED 50 Ignition switch fuse E 15 PINK 30 Blower fan fuse BOX 16 YELLOW 20 Air compressor fuse 17 BLUE 15 Throttle motor fuse 18 BLUE 15 Auto
61. ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out when the engine is started If this light comes on while driving the power steering system may not work prop erly Have the system inspected by your SUZUKI dealer NOTE If the power steering system does not work properly you will feel heavier to steer but you still will be able to steer Open Door Warning Light f l _ UJ INSTRUMENT PANEL SET Indicator Light if equipped SET 65D474 When the vehicle s speed is controlled by the cruise control system this light will be on Keyless Start System Indicator Light if equipped 54G391 This light remains on until all doors includ ing the tailgate of SX4 are completely closed CRUISE Indicator Light if equipped CRUISE 52D113 When the cruise control system is on this light will be on 62J041 When you push the ignition switch for vehi cle with the keyless start system this light will come on in blue or red If this light comes on in blue you can turn the ignition switch without using an ignition key If this light comes on in red you can not turn the ignition switch without using an ignition key For details refer to Ignition Switch in the STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS section 4 8 INSTRUMENT PANEL If this light blinks in red it reminds you that the remote controller is not in the vehicle
62. in the dark after a brief exposure to ambient light so it can be found easily It is operated by pushing it down in the direction of the arrow A WARNING To help avoid situations where some one might get trapped in the trunk keep your vehicle locked when unat tended and do not allow anyone to play in the trunk Windows Power Window Controls Driver s side EXAMPLE 79J028 The power windows can only be operated when the ignition switch is in the ON posi tion The driver s door has switches 1 2 4 5 to operate the drivers window the front passenger s window the rear left win dow and the rear right window respec tively BEFORE DRIVING Passenger s door EXAMPLE 3 80J018 The passengers door only has a switch to operate the passenger s window 3 2 16 BEFORE DRIVING CLOSE OPEN EXAMPLE 81A009 To open a window push the top part of the switch and to close a window lift up the top part of the switch The drivers window has an auto down fea ture for added convenience at toll booths or drive through restaurants for example This means you can open the window with out holding the window switch in the Down position Press the drivers window switch completely down and release it To stop the window before it reaches the bot tom pull the switch up briefly 2 17 2228 The driver s door al
63. in the rear seat Continued A WARNING Continued Do not wear your seat belt over hard or breakable objects in your pockets or on your clothing If accident occurs objects such as glasses pens etc under the seat belt can cause injury 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 if equipped Continued A WARNING Continued Infants and small children should never be transported unless they are properly restrained Restraint systems for infants and small chil dren can be purchased commer cially and should be used Make sure that the system you purchase meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Read and follow all the directions provided by the manu facturer Avoid contamination of seat belt webbing by polishes oils chemi cals and particularly battery acid Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water For children
64. jeopardizing the New Vehicle Limited Warranty NOTE Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain oxygen carrying additives such as MTBE or alcohol 1 1 Gasoline Containing MTBE Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether may be used in your vehicle if the MTBE content is not greater than 15 This oxygenated fuel does not contain alcohol Gasoline Ethanol blends Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol grain alcohol also known as gasohol may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol content is not greater than 10 Gasoline Methanol blends Fuels containing 5 or less methanol wood alcohol may be suitable for use in your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors Do NOT USE fuels containing more than 5 methanol under any circumstances Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels are not the responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Fuel Pump Labeling In some states pumps that dispense oxy genated fuels are required to be labeled for the type and percentage of oxygenate and whether important additives are present Such labels may provide enough informa tion for you to determine if a particular blend of fuel meets the requirements listed above In other areas pumps may not be clearly labeled as to the content or type of oxygenate and additives If you are not sure that the fuel you intend to
65. latch plate The length of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself to allow freedom of movement 2 25 All Seat Belts 60A036 To fasten the seat belt sit up straight and well back in the seat pull the latch plate attached to the seat belt across your body and press it into the buckle until you hear a click EXAMPLE CENVER 80J019 NOTE The word CENTER is molded into the buckle for the rear center belt The buckles are designed so a latch plate can not be inserted into the wrong buckle 60A039 To unfasten the belt push the red PRESS button on the buckle and allow the belt to retract Seat Belt Reminder Driver s seat belt reminder light 80J020 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light O zO A 3 80J021 BEFORE DRIVING When the driver and front passenger don t buckle their seat belts the driver s seat belt reminder light in the instrument cluster and the front passenger s seat belt reminder light in the information display will come on and a buzzer will sound as a reminder to the driver and front passenger to buckle their seat belts A WARNING It is absolutely essential that the driver and passengers wear their seat belts at all times Persons who are not wearing seat belts have a much greater risk of injury if an accident occurs Make a regular habit of buck ling your seat
66. of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 Ibs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 Ibs 5 Determine the combined weight of lug gage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle Vehicle Loading Example As an example suppose that the Tire and Loading Information label on your vehicle indicates that your vehicle s total load capacity is 950 165 If you were to drive your vehicle with one passenger and the total combined weight of you and your pas senger was 350 165 then the cargo and luggage capacity of your vehicle would be 600 Ibs 950 350 600 Ibs If you later added 2 more passengers hav ing a combined weight of 325 lbs the cargo and luggage capacity of your vehicle would be reduced from 600 Ibs to 275 Ibs 600 325 275 Ibs As you can see as the number and combined weight of vehi cle occupants increase the vehicle s cargo and luggage capacity decreases Suppose again that you were to take a trip in your vehicle with the same three pas sengers described above and you decided to tow a trailer having a trailer tongue weight of 75 lbs The cargo and luggage capacity would be reduced again to
67. of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1 shown below Occupant distribution distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 shown below Production Options Weight the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2 3 kilograms in excess of those standard items which they replace not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Recommended Inflation Pressure the cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer Rim metal support for a tire or tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Vehicle Capacity Weight the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms 150 Ibs times the vehicle s designated seating capacity INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and divid ing by two Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight accessory weight and normal occupant weight distributed in accordance with Table 1 shown below and dividing by 2 TABLE 1 Occupant Loading and Dis tribution For Vehicle Normal Load For Various Designated Seating Capac
68. or ON posi tion To adjust the mirrors 1 Move the selector switch to the left or right to select the mirror you wish to adjust 2 Press the outer part of the switch that corresponds to the direction you wish to move the mirror 3 Return the selector switch to the center position to help prevent unintended adjustment Seat Adjustment A WARNING Never attempt to adjust the driver s seat or seatback while driving The seat or seatback could move unex pectedly causing loss of control Make sure that the driver s seat and seatback are properly adjusted before you start driving A 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 Front seat Adjusting Seatbacks Front seat 80J093 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 forward and rearward to ensure that it is securely latched 80J094 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 After adjustment try moving the seatback to make sure it is securely lo
69. or comes on while driving the pre tensioner system or the air bag system may not work properly Have both systems inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible Service on or around the pretensioner sys tem components or wiring must be per formed only by an authorized SUZUKI dealer who is specially trained Improper service could result in unintended activa tion of pretensioners or could render the pretensioner inoperative Either of these two conditions may result in personal injury To prevent damage or unintended activa tion of the pretensioners be sure the bat tery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in the LOCK position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electri cal service work on your SUZUKI Do not touch pretensioner system components or wiring The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing and the couplers are yellow When scrapping your SUZUKI ask your SUZUKI dealer body repair shop or scrap yard for assistance BEFORE DRIVING Supplemental Restraint System air bags EXAMPLE 54G022 A WARNING This section of the owner s manual describes the protection provided by your SUZUKI s SUPPLEMENTAL bags RESTRAINT SYSTEM air 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 has advanced front air bags and side air bags for the driver a
70. outlets and the air from the center and side outlets will be the same temperature Heat e 79J067 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets also comes out of the windshield defroster out lets and the side defroster outlets slightly 795068 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets the windshield defroster outlets the side defroster outlets and the side outlets Defrost g 79J069 Temperature controlled air comes out of the windshield defroster outlets the side defroster outlets and the side outlets NOTE When the air flow selector 3 is turned either to Heat amp defrost f or Defrost 9 the air conditioning system will come on and the FRESH AIR mode will be selected automatically But in very cold weather the air conditioning system will not turn on 4 30 INSTRUMENT PANEL System Operating Instructions Automatic operation EXAMPLE 80J097 You can let the climate control system work automatically set the system in fully automatic operation follow the procedure below 1 Set the desired temperature by turning the temperature selector 1 2 Turn the blower speed selector 2 to the AUTO position 3 Turn the air flow selector 3 to the AUTO position Then the blower speed selector air intake selector 2 and air flow selector 3 are controlled automatical
71. pnis ERE 2 15 Trunk Light nennen nnnm nnn nnn 5 15 Turn Signal Indicators 4 9 Turn Signal Operation 3 6 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 9 28 Using the 2WD i AWD intelligent All Wheel Drive SWITCH 6 7 Using the 6 5 Vehicle Cleaning 11 3 Vehicle Identification Number 12 1 Vehicle Loading 8 1 9 33 Vehicle With Keyless Start System 3 2 6 3 W Warning and Indicator Lights 4 3 Warranties 12 2 11 4 LEPIDE 11 5 DIL D c 2 16 Windshield 3 7 Windshield Washer Fluid 9 19 Windshield Wiper and Washer 3 6 Windshield Wipers u 3 6 Wiper Blades
72. procedures Slightly depress the brake pedal or clutch pedal or push the CANCEL switch 2 Cruise control operation will be canceled until you reset a cruising speed by pushing the SET COAST switch 3 or RES ACC switch 4 Push the ON OFF switch 1 Cruise control operation will be canceled until you turn on the system by pushing the ON OFF switch 1 again and reset a cruising speed by pushing the SET COAST switch 3 Cruise control operation will also be can celed any time the vehicle speed falls below 40 km h 25 mph STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS To Resume a Previously Set Speed After canceling cruise control operation without turning off the ON OFF switch 1 you can resume a previously set speed by holding the RES ACC switch 4 for about one second When you release the switch the vehicle will acceler ate to and maintain the previously set speed NOTE If the ON OFF switch 1 is turned off the set speed in the memory is cleared and you can not use the Resume feature In this case reset your CRUISE speed 3 10 STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Remote Audio Controls Horn if equipped EXAMPLE 80J028 8002 Press the horn pad on the steering wheel to sound the horn The horn will sound with the ignition switch in any position You can control basic functions of the audio system with the switches on the steering wheel For detail
73. proper protection against corro sion and rust Failure to use the proper coolant can dam age your cooling system Your authorized SUZUKI dealer can help you select the proper coolant CAUTION To avoid damaging your cooling sys tem Always use a high quality ethylene glycol base phosphate type coolant diluted with distilled water at the correct mixture concentration Make sure that the proper mix is 50 50 coolant to distilled water and in no case higher than 70 30 Concen trations greater than 70 30 coolant to distilled water will cause over heating conditions Do not use straight coolant nor plain water Continued CAUTION Continued Do not add extra inhibitors or addi tives They may not be compatible with your cooling system Do not mix different types of base coolants Doing so may result in accelerated seal wear and or the possibility of severe overheating and extensive engine automatic transaxle damage Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level at the reserve tank not at the radiator With the engine cool the engine coolant level should be between the FULL and LOW marks Adding Coolant If the engine coolant level is below the LOW mark more engine coolant should be added Remove the reserve tank cap and add engine coolant until the reserve tank level reaches the FULL mark Never fill the reserve tank above the FULL mark CAUTION The mixture you use should c
74. s memory If you have lost one of the remote control lers you should change the remote con troller codes in your vehicle s memory as soon as possible for security To erase the remote controller code s in your vehicle s memory you should pro gram the new remote controller code The old codes in your vehicle s memory will be erased automatically If you have more remote controller s you must program all of the remote controller codes at the same time You cannot operate the keyless start system and keyless entry system using any remote controller that is not grammed at the same time For details on how to program refer to the programming procedure in this section When you complete programming make sure that the keyless start system and key less entry system operate properly by operating each remote controller 1 For USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 For Canada This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may n
75. second The headlights and taillights will blink for about 30 seconds Also the horn will sound intermittently for about 30 sec onds at the same time To cancel the PANIC mode press any button PANIC LOCK or UNLOCK on the remote controller You can also insert the key in the ignition switch and turn to the ON position to cancel the PANIC mode NOTE The PANIC button function will not acti vate when the key is in the ignition switch BEFORE DRIVING Keyless unlocking locking using the request switches SX4 EXAMPLE 80JC054 EXAMPLE 56KNO008 2 4 BEFORE DRIVING When the remote controller is within the operating range described in this section you can lock or unlock the doors by push ing the request switch 1 on the door han dle of the driver s door front passenger s door or tailgate of SX4 To lock all doors when all doors are unlocked Push the request switch on one of the door handles once The turn signal lights will flash once when the doors are locked To unlock a door or all doors e Push the request switch on the door handle once to unlock only one door Push the request switch on the door handle twice to unlock all doors When the doors are unlocked The turn signal lights will flash twice If the interior light switch is in the middle position the interior light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out If you
76. shoulder belt rides on the center of the outside shoulder To adjust the shoulder anchor height slide the anchor up or down while pulling the lock knob out After adjustment make sure that the anchor is securely locked A WARNING Be sure that the shoulder belt is posi tioned on the center of the outside shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not fall ing off your shoulder Misadjustment of the belt could reduce the effective ness of the safety belt in a crash BEFORE DRIVING Seat Belt Hanger if equipped SX4 EXAMPLE YN 79J035 CAUTION When you move a seatback make sure the belt webbing is hooked in the seat belt hangers so the seat belts are not caught by the seatback seat hinge or seat latch This helps prevent damage to the belt system 2 28 BEFORE DRIVING Seat Belt Inspection EXAMPLE 65D209S Periodically inspect the seat belts to make sure they work properly and are not dam aged Check the webbing buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and guide loops Replace any seat belts which do not work properly or are damaged 2 29 A WARNING Be sure to 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
77. speed for the lower gear CAUTION Be sure to take the following precau tions to help avoid damage to the automatic transaxle Make sure that the vehicle is com pletely stationary before shifting into P or R Do not shift from P or to R D 87 2 or 1 when the engine is running above idle speed Do not rev the engine with the tran saxle in a drive position R D 3 2 or L and the front wheels not moving Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle on a hill Use the vehi cle s brakes Manual Transaxle EXAMPLE 5 3 N 4 R 79J002 Starting off To start off depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor and shift into ist gear After releasing the parking brake gradually release the clutch When you hear a change in the engine s sound slowly press the accelerator while continuing to gradu ally release the clutch Shifting All forward gears are synchronized which provides for quiet and easy shifting Always depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor before shifting gears Keep the engine speed does not rise into the red zone of the tachometer OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE A WARNING Reduce your speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a long or steep hill Downshifting will allow the engine to provide braking Avoid riding the brakes or they may overheat resulting in brake fai
78. the exact same size and construction INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION For intelligent All Wheel Drive i AWD models driving with an under inflated compact spare tire or over 80 km h 50 mph while using a compact spare tire can result in damage to the drive train 9 30 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Changing Wheels SX4 80JC014 80JC045 9 31 To change a wheel use the following pro cedure 1 Remove the jack tools and spare wheel from the vehicle 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts 3 Jack up the vehicle follow the jacking instructions in the EMERGENCY SER VICE section in this manual 4 Remove the wheel nuts and wheel 5 Install the new wheel and replace the wheel nuts with their cone shaped end facing the wheel Tighten each nut snugly by hand until the wheel is securely seated on the hub 81A057 Wheel tightening torque 85 Nm 61 5 Ib ft 8 5 kg m 6 Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts to the specified torque in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as shown in the illustration Snow Tires Your vehicle is equipped with all season tires which are designed for use in summer and most winter conditions For improved traction in severe winter conditions SUZUKI recommends mounting radial snow tires on all four wheels Snow tires must be the same size as the standard tires Also be sure to use the tires of the s
79. the item on display changes in the following order NUMBER CH NAME TITLE lt NAME MI 66J130 Preset memory 1 Select the desired station 2 Select the preset button 7 to which you want to store the station and press INSTRUMENT PANEL and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer Scan tuning 1 Press the scan button 8 Stations are automatically searched for in a sequential order starting from the station being currently received and scan tuning stops for 5 seconds at the frequency where there is a station avail able 2 Press the scan button 8 again to stop scanning at the frequency currently being received Satellite Radio Reception Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites in orbit over the equator There fore satellite radio reception can be inter rupted when there are objects south of your vehicle To help compensate for this ground based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas but depending on the geographic situation for example if mountains or buildings are on the south side of your vehicle you may experience reception problems 4 48 INSTRUMENT PANEL Listening to Audio for AUX Option Type 1 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Display 66J221 1 A
80. tire When the TPMS sensor s electronic sig nal is disturbed in one of the following ways Electric devices or facilities using simi lar radio wave frequencies are nearby A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle in particular around the wheels or wheel housings Snow tires or tire chains are used When you use non genuine SUZUKI wheels or tires Replacing Tires and or Wheels If you get a flat tire Suzuki recommends that you have an authorized SUZUKI dealer mount a new tire on the wheel that had the flat tire and reinstall this tire on the vehicle in place of the spare The TPMS is already set up to recognize the ID code of the original wheel and normal TPMS oper ation will be restored If you need to replace original wheels on your vehicle your dealer must make sure that TPMS sensors are installed in the new wheels and must set up the TPMS to rec ognize the new sensors NOTE A TPMS sensor is not installed in the spare tire You should use the spare tire only in an emergency situation and should replace the spare tire as soon as possible to restore normal TPMS operation A WARNING Only use tires and wheels recom mended by SUZUKI as standard or optional equipment for your vehicle Use of tires or wheels not recom mended by SUZUKI can result in TPMS failure Refer to Tires in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section for additional information For Vehicles Sold in U S A
81. tires to the pressure shown on the tire information placard should cause the low tire pressure warning light to turn off If the light turns on again shortly after adjusting the pressure in your tires you may have a flat tire If you have a flat tire replace it with the spare tire Refer to Jacking Instructions in the EMER GENCY SERVICE section Refer to Replacing Tires and or Wheels for instructions on how to restore normal oper ation of the tire pressure monitoring sys tem after you have had a flat tire NOTE When the tire inflation pressure is adjusted in high altitude areas the low tire pressure light may not turn off even after tire inflation pressure adjustment In this case adjust the inflation pressure to a slightly higher pressure than is shown on the tire information placard e The low tire pressure warning light may turn off temporarily after coming on This could be due to surface temperature increases after long distance driving or traveling to a high temperature area Even if the tire pressure warning light turns off after coming on make sure to check the inflation pressure of all tires To reduce the chance that the low tire pressure warning light will come on due to normal changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure it is important to check and adjust the tire pressures OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE when the tires are cold Tires that appear to be at the specified pressure when c
82. to the AUTO position again EXAMPLE 79J071 Be careful not to cover the interior temper ature sensor F between the steering wheel and the climate control panel or the solar sensor G located at the top of the drivers side dashboard These sensors are used by the automatic system to regu late temperature Manual operation You can manually control the climate con trol system Set the selectors to your desired position INSTRUMENT PANEL 79J070 NOTE If you need maximum defrosting set the air flow selector to DEFROST the air conditioning system will come on and the FRESH AIR mode will be selected automatically set the blower speed selector to HIGH adjust the temperature selector to the HOT end and adjust the side outlets so the air blows on the side windows Maintenance If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period such as during winter it may not give the best performance when you start using it again To help maintain opti mum performance and durability of your air conditioner it needs to be run periodically Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components NOTE Your vehicle uses the air conditioning refrigerant HFC 134a commonly called R 134a R 134a replaced R 12 around 1993 for automotive appl
83. transaxle vehicles with four wheels on the ground can result in damage to the automatic transaxle TOWING METHOD B FROM THE FRONT FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND ON ACC ABA O OO J 80J013 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING B 2WD or i AWD including 2WD mode VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE 1 Shift the manual transaxle lever into neutral 2 Turn the ignition key to the ACC posi tion to unlock the steering wheel 3 Release the parking brake CAUTION The steering column is not strong enough to withstand shocks trans mitted from the front wheels during towing Always unlock the steering wheel before towing 80J012 CAUTION Towing the 2WD or i AWD automatic transaxle vehicles with four wheels on the ground can result in damage to the automatic transaxle 8 4 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule 9 2 Periodic Maintenance Schedule 9 3 Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions 9 7 Engine Oil and Filter 9 11 Gear 9 14 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 9 16
84. unbuck led about 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position this light will come on and then blink When the light comes on a buzzer will also sound intermittently for about 6 seconds The reminder will repeat several times under certain conditions until the front passen ger s seat belt is buckled After repeating several times the reminder will be can celed even if the front passengers seat belt remains unbuckled For details about the seat belt reminder refer to Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems the BEFORE DRIVING sec tion A WARNING It is absolutely essential that the driver and passengers wear their seat belts at all times Persons who are not wearing seat belts have a much greater risk of injury if an accident occurs Make a regular habit of buck ling your seat belt before putting the key in the ignition PASS AIRBAG OFF Indicator 80J024 The PASS AIRBAG OFF indicator is located on the information display When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position this indicator comes on for several seconds to let you know the indicator is working This indicator will come on and remain on when the front passenger sensing system has turned off the front passengers air bag For details about the front passenger sens ing system refer to Supplemental Restraint System air bags in the BEFORE DRIVIING section
85. unlock to confirm that the procedure has been completed and the transmitter has been programmed 7 If you want to program an additional transmitter repeat the procedure from step 1 through step 6 8 Make sure that the keyless entry sys tem operates properly by operating each transmitter 2 12 BEFORE DRIVING To change the old transmitter codes in your vehicle s memory If you have lost one of the transmitters you should change the transmitter codes in your vehicle s memory as soon as possible for security To remove one of the transmitter codes from your vehicle s memory first replace all three of the transmitter codes in your vehi cles memory then program additional transmitters as follows 1 Program one of your transmitters three times by repeating the programming procedure shown in this section This will replace all the old transmitter codes in the vehicle s memory with the code for the transmitter you are using 2 If you want to program up to two addi tional transmitters repeat the program ming procedure shown in this section 3 Make sure that the keyless entry sys tem operates properly by operating each transmitter 2 13 1 For USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause unde
86. use meets these requirements check with the service station operator or the fuel supplier NOTE To help clean the air SUZUKI recom mends you use the oxygenated fuels However if you are not satisfied with the driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle when you are using an oxygenated fuel switch back to the regular unleaded gaso line CAUTION Be careful not to spill fuel containing alcohol while refueling If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body wipe it up immediately Fuels containing alco hol can cause paint damage which is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty BEFORE DRIVING BEFORE DRIVING C 2 1 Door LOCKS O 2 1 ES LI E 2 16 M rrOrS uuu u u U u uuu uuu uuu 2 18 Seat Adjustment 2 19 Head Restraints J J 2 20 Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems 2 22 Supplemental Restraint System air bags 2 40 60G404 BEFORE DRIVING Keys EXAMPLE 54G489 Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical keys Keep the spare key in a safe place One key can open all of the locks on the vehicle The key identification numbe
87. whenever it senses that the wheels are locking up You may feel the brake pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating NOTE The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is under 5 6 km h 4 mph OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE A WARNING On some types of loose surfaces such as gravel snow covered roads etc the stopping distance required for an ABS equipped vehi cle may be slightly greater than for a comparable vehicle with a con ventional brake system With a conventional brake system skid ding tires are able to plow the gravel or snow layer shortening the stopping distance ABS mini mizes this resistance effect Allow for extra stopping distance when driving on loose surfaces On regular paved roads some driv ers may be able to obtain slightly shorter stopping distances with conventional brake systems than with ABS In both of the above conditions ABS will still offer the advantage of helping you maintain directional control However remember that ABS will not compensate for bad road or weather conditions or poor driver judgment Use good judg ment and do not drive faster than conditions will safely allow 6 10 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AB 1 2 54G140 A WARNING If the ABS warning light 1 or 2 on the instrument panel comes on and stays on while driving there may be a problem with the ABS system If this happens 1 Pull off the road and stop care
88. which are all the same type and size This is important to ensure proper Overinflation can also cause steering and handling of the vehicle unusual handling characteristics Never mix tires of different size or which may result in an accident 5491386 type on the four wheels of your vehi TSh W UO V 1 Tread wear indicator cle The size and type of tires used 2 Indicator location mark should be only those approved by SUZUKI Motor Corporation as stan 2 Check that the depth of the tread dard or optional equipment for your groove is more than 1 6 mm 0 06 in vehicle To help you check this the tires have molded in tread wear indicators in the grooves When the indicators appear on the tread surface the remaining depth of the tread is 1 6 mm 0 06 in or less and the tire should be replaced 3 Check for abnormal wear cracks and damage Any tires with cracks or other 9 27 CAUTION For intelligent All Wheel Drive i AWD models replacing a tire with one of a different size or using differ ent brands among the four tires can result in damage to the drive train WARNING Replacing the wheels and tires equipped on your vehicle with certain combinations of aftermarket wheels and tires can significantly change the steering and handling characteris tics of your vehicle Oversized tires may also rub against the fender over bumps causing vehicle damage or tire failure Therefore use only th
89. will only operate a request switch if it is within the switch s operating range For example if the remote controller is within the operating range of the driver s door request switch but not the front passengers door request switch or the tailgate request switch the driver s door switch can be operated but the front passenger s door switch or tailgate switch can not be oper aled CAUTION The remote controller is a sensitive electronic instrument To avoid dam aging the remote controller Do not expose it to impacts mois ture or high temperature such as by leaving it on the dashboard under direct sunlight Keep the remote controller away from magnetic objects such as a television NOTE The keyless start system may not function correctly in certain environments or under certain operating conditions such as the following When there are strong signals coming from a television power station or a cel lular phone When the remote controller is in contact with or covered by a metal object When a radio wave type remote keyless entry is used nearby When the remote controller is placed near an electronic device such as per sonal computer Some additional precautions you should take and information you should be aware of are e Make sure the ignition key is stowed in the remote controller If the remote con troller becomes unreliable you will not be able to lock or unlock the doors or s
90. you may wish to contact the Suzuki Cus tomer Relations Department directly of the country in which you are temporarily oper ating your vehicle Please be certain to provide us with the fol lowing information the model Vehicle Identification Number mileage accesso ries involved event dates your concern and any other comments which you may have When we receive your correspon dence we will be pleased to contact the Owner of your dealership and assist in resolving your concern For owners outside the continental United States please refer to the distributor s address listed in your Warranty Information booklet SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 0 1 IMPORTANT AWARNING CAUTION NOTE Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully To emphasize spe cial information the symbol A and the words WARNING CAUTION and NOTE have special meanings Pay special atten tion to the messages highlighted by these signal words A WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury 75F135 The circle with a slash in this manual means Don t do this or Don t let this hap CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage NOTE Indicates special information to make maintenance easier or instructions clearer 0 2 MODIFICATION WARNING A WARNING Do not modify this vehicle Modifica tion could adversely affect safety handling performance o
91. your vehicle 11 2 APPEARANCE CARE Vehicle Cleaning 76G044S WARNING When cleaning the interior or exterior of the vehicle NEVER USE flammable solvents such lacquer thinners gas oline benzene or cleaning materials such as bleaches and strong house hold detergents The materials could cause personal injury or damage to the vehicle Cleaning Interior Vinyl upholstery Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter gent mixed with warm water Apply the solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to loosen dirt Rub the surface with a clean 11 3 damp cloth to remove dirt and the soap solution If some dirt still remains on the surface repeat this procedure Fabric upholstery Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Using a mild soap solution rub stained areas with a clean damp cloth To remove soap rub the areas again with a cloth dampened with water Repeat this until the stain is removed or use a commercial fab ric cleaner for tougher stains If you use a fabric cleaner carefully follow the manu facturer s instructions and precautions Leather upholstery Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Using a mild soap or saddle soap solution wipe dirt off with a clean damp soft cloth To remove soap wipe the areas again with a soft cloth dampened with water Wipe the areas dry with a soft dry cloth Repeat this until the dirt or stain is remo
92. your fingers to avoid stripping the threads Tighten with a torque wrench to 25 Nm 2 5 kg m 18 0 Ib ft Do not allow con taminants to enter the engine through the spark plug holes when the plugs are removed Never use spark plugs with the wrong thread size CAUTION When replacing spark plugs you should use the brand and type speci fied for your vehicle For the speci fied plugs refer to the section at the SPECIFICATIONS end of this book If you wish to use a brand of spark plug other than the specified plugs consult your SUZUKI dealer INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 1 0 1 1 mm 0 039 0 043 in N 80G093 9 20 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Brakes Brake Fluid EXAMPLE 80J004 Check the brake fluid level by looking at the reservoir in the engine compartment Check that the fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines If the brake fluid level is near the MIN line fill it up to the MAX line with DOT3 brake fluid 9 21 BRAKE or 0 BRAKE 80J104 WARNING Failure to follow the guidelines below can result in personal injury or seri ous damage to the brake system If the brake fluid in the reservoir drops below a certain level the brake warning light on the instru ment panel will come on the engine must be running with the parking brake fully disengaged Should the light come on immedi ately as
93. 12V 5W W5W SX4 SEDAN 12V18W W16W Side marker light 12V 5W W5W 14 3 SPECIFICATIONS ITEM Wheel Tire size front and rear SX4 P195 65R15 P205 60R16 SX4 SEDAN P195 65R15 P205 50R17 Tire pressure For the specified tire pressure see the Tire Information Label located on the driver s door lock pillar ITEM Steering Toe IN 1 0 1 0 mm 0 0393 0 0393 in Camber angle P195 65R15 P205 60R16 P195 65R15 0 10 1 P205 50R17 0 17 1 Caster angle P195 65R15 P205 60R16 P195 65R15 3 40 2 P205 50R17 3 46 2 ITEM Capacities Coolant including reserve tank M T 7 0 L 14 8 US pt A T 7 5 L 15 8 US pt Fuel tank 2WD 50 L 13 2 US gal i AWD 45L 11 9 US gal Engine oil replaced with filter 4 5 L 4 7 quarts Transaxle oil Manual transaxle 2 5 L 5 3 US pt 4 speed automatic transaxle 7 3 L 15 4 US pt Rear differential oil 0 8 L 1 7 US pt Transfer gear box oil 0 6 L 1 2 US pt 14 4 INDEX Automatic Locking Retractor ALR 2 24 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 9 16 Symbols B CRUISE Indicator ESP OFF Indicator Light ESP OFF Switch aaa asaususssusassasassasasaswasauwansasassasa Brake Assist System ESP
94. 200 Ibs 275 75 200 Ibs INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Limits The tires on your vehicle when they are inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure have a load carrying capacity that is greater than the load that will be on the tires when the vehicle is at its GVWR or GAWR limit Never use replacement tires that have a load carrying capacity less than the original tires on your vehicle Tire load carrying capacity information is molded into the tire sidewall typically shown as Max Load Use of replacement tires with a lower load carrying capacity than the original tires or failure to keep the tires inflated to recommended tire pres sure may reduce the GVWR or GAWR limit of your vehicle NOTE Use of replacement tires with a higher load carrying capacity than the original tires or using a tire inflation pressure higher than the recommended tire inflation pressure will not increase the GVWR or GAWR limit of your vehicle 9 34 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Battery EXAMPLE 60A269 WARNING Batteries produce flammable hydro gen gas Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may occur Never smoke when work ing near the battery WARNING When checking or servicing the bat tery disconnect the negative cable Be careful not to cause a short circuit by allowing metal objects to contact the battery posts and t
95. 5 60 8 2WD i AWD 205 tire 1605 63 2 1545 60 8 Wheelbase 2500 98 4 lt 2WD 1500 59 1 front i AWD 1500 59 1 _ rear 1495 58 9 lt Ground clearance 195 tire 165 6 5 lt 205 tire 175 6 9 160 6 3 ITEM Weight Gross axle weight rating Gross vehicle weight rating Vehicle capacity weight See the safety certification label and the tire information label which are located on the driver s door lock pillar 14 1 SPECIFICATIONS ITEM Engine Type J20A 16V DOHC Number of cylinders 4 Bore 84 0 mm 3 31 Stroke 90 0 mm 8 54 in Piston displacement 1995 cm 1995cc 121 7 cu in Compression ratio 10 5 1 ITEM Electrical Ignition timing 3 17 B T D C at idle speed Standard spark plug NGK IFR5J11 Battery GP24 12V Fuses See INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE and FUSES AND PRO TECTED CIRCUITS sections 14 2 SPECIFICATIONS ITEM Light WATTAGE BULB No Headlight 12V 65 55W HB5 Front fog light 12V 55W H11 Front turn signal light 12V 21W WY21W Rear turn signal light 12V 21W WY21W Parking light 12V 5W W5W Brake tail light 12V 21 5W W21 5W License plate light 12V 5W W5W Reversing light 12V 24W W21W Dome light 12V 10W Luggage compartment light 12V 5W Spot light 12V 8W High mount stop light SX4
96. 86 104 54G096 When replacing gear oil use the appropri ate viscosity and grade as shown in the charts below We highly recommend you use API GL 4 SAE 75W 90 for manual tran saxle gear oil API GL 5 hypoid gear oil SAE 80W 90 for rear differential oil i AWD and transfer oil of automatic transaxle model i AWD INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE API GRADE Manual transaxle GL 4 Rear differential oil i AWD Transfer oil GL 5 i AWD A T gear oil 9 14 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Manual transaxle Rear differential i AWD 54G097 80J007 1 Oil filler and level plug 9 15 80J015 1 Oil filler and level plug Tightening torque Oil Filler Plug 21 Nm 15 2 lb ft 2 1 kg m Manual transaxle 23 Nm 16 6 lb ft Transfer Rear differential 2 3 kg m Gear Oil Level Check The manual transaxle transfer gears i AWD and rear differential i AWD are lubricated with gear oil To check the gear oil level in any of the above locations use the following procedure 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface Set parking brake and stop the engine 2 Remove the oil filler plug 1 3 Check the inside of the hole with your finger If the oil level comes up to the bottom of the plug hole the oil level is correct If so reinstall the plug 4 If the oil level is low add gear oil through
97. AMPLE 55KS005 If your vehicle is equipped with a trunk lid key lock you can open the trunk lid by using the key in the trunk lid lock To open the trunk lid insert the key and turn it clockwise to unlatch and lift the trunk lid 2 15 EXAMPLE 56KN010 If your vehicle is equipped with a trunk lid unlatch switch 1 push and hold the trunk lid unlatch switch 1 and lift the trunk lid to open the trunk lid The trunk lid unlatch switch 1 operates when the keyless start system remote con troller is within the switchs operating range The trunk lid unlatch switch 1 operates only to open the trunk lid If you close the trunk lid with the keyless start system remote controller left in the trunk with all the doors locked the trunk will be automatically unlatched 80JC005 You can unlock the lid by pulling the release lever located to the outboard side of the driver s seat A WARNING Always make sure that the trunk lid is closed and latched securely Other wise it may open unexpectedly while driving Completely closing it also helps keep exhaust gases from enter ing the car Internal Trunk Release SX4 SEDAN 54G297 There is a release lever located inside the trunk on the rear part of the trunk lid This lever is for emergency use so that if a per son such as a child gets trapped in the trunk compartment he can exit the vehicle The lever glows
98. ATING YOUR VEHICLE section NOTE If the ABS system is activated you may hear a clunking noise and or feel pulsating in the brake pedal This is normal and indi cates that the brake fluid pressure is being controlled properly 6 12 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE A WARNING The ESP may not work properly if tires or wheels other than those specified in the Owner s Manual are used When replacing tires or wheels use only the size and type specified i in this Owner s Manual The ESP may not work properly if tires are not inflated to the recom mended tire inflation pressure The ESP may not work properly if tires are fitted with tire chains The ESP may not work properly if the tires are excessively worn Be sure to replace tires when the tread wear indicators in the grooves appear on the tread surface The ESP is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road WARNING The ESP may not work properly if engine related parts such as the muffler are not equivalent to stan dard equipment or are extremely deteriorated Do not modify the vehicle s sus pension since the ESP may not operate correctly 6 13 The ESP indicator lights are described below SLIP Indicator Light 959 When one of the ESP systems other than ABS is activated the SLIP indicator light in the instrument cluster blinks 5 times per second CAUTION If the SLIP indicator light co
99. CLE section For details of the ESP systems refer to Electronic Stability Program ESP in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE sec tion A WARNING The ESP systems cannot prevent accidents Always drive carefully ESP Electronic Stability Program Warning Light if equipped ESP 66J031 When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working If the light stays on or comes on when driv ing there may be something wrong with the ESP systems other than ABS You should have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer For details of the ESP systems refer to Electronic Stability Program ESP in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE sec tion ESP OFF Indicator Light if equipped ESP OFF When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working When the ESP OFF switch is pushed to turn off the ESP systems other than ABS the ESP OFF light comes on and stays on For details of the ESP systems refer to Electronic Stability Program ESP in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE sec tion Oil Pressure Light INSTRUMENT PANEL Charging Light 50G051 This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out when
100. EMERGENCY SERVICE Jacking Instructions 10 1 Jump Starting Instructions 10 3 Towing a Disabled Vehicle 10 4 If the Starter Does Not Operate 10 4 If the Engine is Flooded 10 5 If the Engine Overheats 10 5 If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transaxle Gearshift Lever Out of P PARK 10 6 EMERGENCY SERVICE Jacking Instructions SX4 80JC014 SX4 SEDAN 80JC045 10 1 75F062 1 Place the vehicle on level hard ground 2 Set the parking brake firmly and shift into P Park if your vehicle has an automatic transaxle or shift into R Reverse if your vehicle has a manual transaxle A WARNING Be sure to shift into P Park for an automatic transaxle vehicle or into R Reverse for a manual transaxle vehicle when you jack up the vehicle Never jack up the vehicle with the transaxle Neutral Other wise an unstable jack may cause an accident 3 Turn on the hazard warning flasher if your vehicle is near traffic 4 Block the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of
101. Hanger 2 28 Seat Belt Inspection 2 29 Seat Belt Pretensioner System 2 39 Seat Belt Reminder 2 26 Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems 2 22 Selection Of Coolant 9 17 Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster 2 28 Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags 2 43 Side Door Locks J 2 1 SLIP Indicator Light eene 4 5 6 13 15 4 Snow Tires ende ree 9 31 Spark Plugs eren 9 20 SPECIFICATIONS ecrire prenne rennes 14 1 Specified Fluid 9 16 Specified Gear Oil 9 14 Specified Oil 9 11 Speedometer 4 11 Spot Light UI 5 9 Stability Control System 6 12 Starting the Engine eee 6 2 Steering Wheel
102. IG1 SIG 10 BLUE 15 A B Air bag 11 RED 10 ABS Anti lock brake system 13 4 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES AND RELAYS ONLY 2 9 17 4 80J053 COLORISIZE AMPS FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT 12 BLUE 15 4WD 4WD 13 BLUE 15 STOP Stop light 14 YELLOW 20 D L Door lock 15 Blank 16 RED 10 ST SIG ST SIG FUSE 17 BLUE 15 S H Seat heater d BOX 18 RED 10 IG2 SIG IG2 SIG 19 RED 10 TAIL Tail light 20 BLUE 15 DOME Dome 21 GREEN 30 RR DEF Rear defogger 22 BLUE 15 HORN HAZ Horn Hazard 23 BLUE 15 AUDIO Audio 13 5 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS SX4 SEDAN 21 Fuse AND RELAYS ONLY 9 11 19 80JC003 COLOR SIZE AMPS FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT 1 BLUE 15 RR WIP Rear wiper 2 BLUE 15 IG COIL Ignition coil 3 RED 10 BACK Back up light 4 RED 10 MTR Meter 5 BLUE 15 ACC Accessory FUSE 6 BLUE 15 ACC2 Accessor
103. J213 2 Stow the seat belt buckles of the center and right seating position as shown in the illustration CAUTION When you fold the rear seatback for ward stow the seat belt buckles of the center and right seating position into the seat first This helps prevent being caught by the seat and being damaged 3 Lower the adjustable head restraint fully 5 5 80J042 4 Pull the release lever on the top of each split seat and fold the seatbacks for ward 63J057 5 Pull the lock release strap 1 rearward to unlatch the seat cushion A WARNING When you unlatch the rear seat cush ion be careful that your face or hands are not injured from the seat popping up 79J124 6 Fold the entire seat forward OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT To return the seat to the normal position CAUTION follow the procedure below When securing the folded rear seat with a strap adjust the strap length so that the rear seat will not move A WARNING Luggage or other cargo should be stowed in the luggage compartment with the rear seat in an upright posi tion whenever possible If you need to carry cargo in the passenger com 80J043 partment with the rear seat back folded forward be sure to secure the cargo or it may be thrown about 79J126 causing injury Never pile cargo 1 Unhook the stra p from the head higher than the se tpacks restraint and sto
104. N or START position 12 Check all gauges 13 Make sure that the BRAKE light turns off when the parking brake is released Once a week or each time you fill your fuel tank perform the following under hood checks 1 Engine oil level 2 Coolant level 3 Brake fluid level 4 Power steering if equipped fluid level 5 Windshield washer fluid level 6 Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle Make sure that you cannot open the hood all the way without releasing the secondary latch Be sure to close the hood securely after check ing for proper latch operation See the item All latches hinges and locks of CHASSIS AND BODY in the Periodic Maintenance Schedule section in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section for lubrication schedule A WARNING Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched before driving If it is not it can fly up unexpectedly during driving obstructing your view and resulting in an accident Starting the Engine Before Starting the Engine 1 Make sure the parking brake is set fully 2 Manual Transaxle Shift into N Neu tral and depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor Hold the clutch pedal while starting the engine Automatic Transaxle If the gearshift lever is not in P Park position shift into P If you need to re start the engine while the vehicle is moving shift into NOTE
105. NG COLUMN CONTROLS CAUTION Do not turn the starter motor for more than 15 seconds at a time If the engine does not start wait 15 seconds before trying again If the engine does not start after several attempts check the fuel and igni tion systems or consult your SUZUKI dealer Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position if the engine is not running or the battery will dis charge 3 4 STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Lighting Turn Signal Control Lever Lighting Operation EXAMPLE 80JC031 To turn the lights on or off twist the knob on the end of the lever There are three positions in the OFF position all lights are off in the middle position the front parking lights taillights license plate light and instrument lights are on but the head lights are off in the third position the head lights come on in addition to the other lights 3 5 EXAMPLE 80JC032 With the headlights on push the lever for ward to switch to the high beams main beams or pull the lever toward you to switch to the low beams When the high beams main beams are on a light on the instrument panel will come on To momen tarily activate the high beams main beams as a passing signal pull the lever slightly toward you and release it when you have completed the signal Daytime Running Light D R L System The headlights light but are dimmer than the low beam when the fol
106. NING Never overload your vehicle Over loading your vehicle can cause dam age to your tires and lead to poor steering and braking which can result in an accident The gross vehicle weight sum of the weights of the loaded vehicle driver and passen gers must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR listed on the Safety Certification Label In addition never distribute a load so that the weight on either the front or rear axle exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR listed on the Safety Certification Label WARNING Always distribute cargo evenly To avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle always secure cargo to prevent it from shifting if the vehicle moves suddenly Place heavier objects on the floor and as far forward in the cargo area as possible Never pile cargo higher than the top of the seat backs Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed kg or Ibs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or Ibs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the amount equals 1400 Ibs and there will be five 150 Ib passengers in your vehi cle the amount
107. OCK position to the ACC system blue indicator light illuminates i position To return to the LOCK position The blue indicator light will illuminate for ening te eaten ae yd n by from the ACC position turn the ignition several seconds when you push in the switch counterclockwise while pushing in ignition switch and then will turn off to the switch protect the system In this case you must release the ignition switch and push it again to illuminate the blue indi cator light e f the keyless start system red indicator light illuminates the remote controller may not be in the vehicle or the battery 6 3 Engine Block Heater if equipped EXAMPLE 54G209 The engine block heater will help you start the engine more easily in very cold weather 18 C 0 F or below To use the engine block heater 1 2 3 4 Turn off the engine Open the engine hood Untie the block heater cord and remove the block heater plug cap When the engine block heater is not in use ensure the heater cord is secured to prevent contact with any moving parts Using heavy duty three prong grounded extension cord plug the female end into the block heater socket and the male end into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet NOTE Activate the heater at least four hours before you start the engine However as the heating time varies depending on the ambient temperature and other
108. Pressure Monitoring System TPMS sensor containing a unique identification code is mounted on each wheel The TPMS sensors transmit tire pressure signals to a central receiver which relays the information to a tire pres sure monitoring system controller When the inflation pressure of one or more tires indicates significant under inflation the low tire pressure warning light shown below comes on 6 14 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Low Tire Pressure Warning Light 52D305 WARNING Each tire including the spare if pro vided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehi cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac ard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres sure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pres sure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Continued 6 15 A WARNING Continued Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to over heat and can lead t
109. S A The following warranties are provided with your vehicle New Vehicle Limited Warranty Limited Warranty For SUZUKI Parts or Accessories Emission Components Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty 12 2 GENERAL INFORMATION On Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle is equipped with on board computer systems which monitor and control several aspects of vehicle per formance including the following Emission related components and engine parameters such as engine speed and throttle position are moni tored to provide emissions control and to provide optimum fuel econ omy Your vehicle also has an on board diagnostic system which mon itors and records information about emission related malfunctions Signals from various sensors are monitored to provide air bag deploy ment e If your vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes conditions such as vehicle speed and brake perfor mance are monitored so that the ABS system can provide effective antilock braking If your vehicle has an Electronic Stability Program ESP system conditions such as yaw rate lateral acceleration and brake fluid pressure are monitored so that the ESP system can help the driver control the vehicle in diffi cult driving situations Some information may be stored by the on board computers during normal 12 3 operation of the vehicle This stored information can assist technicians in r
110. Shift into Park only when the vehicle is completely stationary R Reverse Use this position to reverse the vehicle from stop Make sure that vehicle is com pletely stationary before shifting into Reverse N Neutral Use this position for starting the engine if the engine stalls and you need to restart it while the vehicle is moving You may also shift into Neutral and depress the brake pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during idling D Drive Use this position for all normal driving With the gearshift lever in D range you can get an automatic downshift by press ing the accelerator pedal The higher the vehicle speed is the more you need to press the accelerator pedal to get a down shift 3 Low 3 Use this position for driving on moderate uphill and downhill gradients The engine braking effect on moderate downhills can be used in this position The transaxle shifts up only to 3rd gear 2 Low 2 Use this position to provide extra power when climbing hills or to provide engine braking when going down hills L Low 1 Use this position to provide maximum power when climbing steep hills or driving through deep snow or mud or to provide maximum engine braking when going down steep hills NOTE If you move the gearshift lever to a lower gear while driving faster than the maximum allowable speed for the lower gear the transaxle will not actually downshift until your speed drops below the maximum
111. TION To help prevent damage to the wind shield wiper and washer system components you should take the fol lowing precautions Do not continue to hold in the lever when there is no windshield washer fluid being sprayed or the washer motor can be damaged Do not attempt to remove dirt from a dry windshield with the wipers or you can damage the windshield and the wiper blades Always wet the windshield with washer fluid before operating the wipers Clear ice or packed snow from the wiper blades before using the wip ers Check the washer fluid level regu larly Check it often when the weather is bad Only fill the washer fluid reservoir 3 4 full during cold weather to allow room for expansion if the tempera ture falls low enough to freeze the solution Rear Window Wiper Washer Switch if equipped EXAMPLE Washer Intermittent wiper 80JC038 To turn the rear wiper on twist the rear wiper switch on the end of the lever for ward to the ON position If your vehicle is equipped the INT position the rear wiper operates intermittently when you twist the switch forward to the INT position To turn the rear wiper off twist the switch rearward to the OFF position With the rear wiper in the OFF position twist the switch rearward and hold it there to spray window washer fluid With the rear wiper in the ON position turn the switch forward and hold it ther
112. Then unhook the bulb holding spring and replace the bulb INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Other General Lights Bulb holder EXAMPLE 546123 1 Removal 2 Installation remove a bulb holder from light hous ing turn the holder counterclockwise and pull it out To install the holder push the holder in and turn it clockwise 9 40 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Bulb EXAMPLE Front parking light 1 Front turn signal light 2 54G124 3 Removal 4 Installation There are two types of bulb Full glass type 1 and Glass metal type 2 To remove and install a full glass type bulb 1 simply pull out or push in the bulb To remove a glass metal type bulb 2 from a bulb holder push in the bulb and turn it counterclockwise To install a new bulb push it in and turn it clockwise You can access the individual bulb or bulb holders as follows 9 41 79J012 Front fog light if equipped SX4 80J006 SX4 SEDAN 55KS039 Rear combination light tail stop turn signal etc SX4 SX4 SEDAN 79J014 80JC046 Spot light 79J131 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE License plate light SX4 E 75F087 SX4 SEDAN EXAMPLE 9p LEM 56KN048 9 42 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Luggage c
113. UZUKI Motor Corpora tion as standard or optional equip ment for your vehicle Tire Inflation Pressure Tire inflation pressure should be checked when the tire is cold Cold tire inflation pressure is the pressure in a tire that has been driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km or has been standing for three hours or more 80JS025 The front and rear tire pressure specifica tions for your vehicle are shown below and are listed on the Tire and Loading Informa tion Label which is located on the driver s door lock pillar The Tire and Loading Infor mation Label contains the following infor mation Seating Capacity Maximum Allowed Combined Weight of Occupants and Cargo Original Tire Size Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pres sure of Original Tires Size of Compact Spare Tire Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pres sure of Compact Spare Tire Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures Front Tires nis Rear Tires n Spare Tire gs sis NOTE The tire inflation pressure will change due to changes in atmospheric pressure tem perature or tire temperature when driving To reduce the chance that the low tire pressure warning light will come on due to normal changes in temperature and atmo spheric pressure it is important to check and adjust the tire pressures when the tires are cold Tires that appear to be at the specified pressure when checked aft
114. a trailer GAWR Front and Rear Maximum per missible weight on an individual axle 9 33 Seating Capacity Maximum number of occupants the vehicle is designed to carry NOTE Even though the number of occupants is within the seating capacity you still must make sure that you do not exceed the total load capacity of the vehicle Total Load Capacity Maximum permissi ble weight a vehicle can carry including the weight of all the occupants accessories cargo plus trailer tongue weight if towing a trailer The weight of any accessories already installed on your vehicle at the time of pur chase or that you or the dealer install after purchase must be subtracted from the total load capacity to determine how much capacity remains available for occupants cargo and trailer tongue weight if towing a trailer Contact your dealer for further information Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual loads at the front and rear axles can only be determined by weighing the vehicle using a vehicle scale To measure the weight and load try making your vehicle to a highway weighing station shipping com pany or inspection station for trucks etc Compare these weights to the GVWR and GAWR front and rear listed on the Safety Certification Label If the gross vehicle weight or the load on either axle exceeds these ratings you must remove enough weight to bring the load down to the rated capacity A WAR
115. about 6 seconds Reminder 1 If the vehicle is driven vehicle speed gt 8 km h Reminder 2 will operate about 30 seconds after Reminder 1 has fin ished If the vehicle is not driven vehicle speed 8 km h Reminder 2 will oper ate when driving starts vehicle speed gt 8 km h Reminder 3 will operate about 3 min utes after Reminder 2 has finished Even if the drivers seat belt remains unbuckled after Reminder 3 there will be no further reminders 3 4 If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt and later unbuckles the seat belt the reminder system will be activated from Reminder 1 or Reminder 2 according to the vehicle speed Refer to the flow chart The driver s seat belt reminder will be auto matically canceled when the drivers seat belt is buckled or the ignition switch is turned off Front passenger s seat belt reminder The front passengers seat belt reminder will activate only when there is a passen ger sitting in the front seat In some situa tions however such as when you place heavy objects in the front seat the seat belt reminder can be activated as if there were a passenger present The front pas senger s seat belt reminder works in the same manner as the drivers seat belt reminder except that it is not activated until 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster ud 64J198 Adjust the shoulder anchor height so that the
116. ach the optional roof rack which is available at your SUZUKI dealer If you use a roof rack observe the instruc tions and precautions in this section and provided with the roof rack Make sure the roof rack is securely installed To mount various types of cargo such as skis bicycles etc properly use suit able attachments which are available from your SUZUKI dealer Be sure to install the attachments properly and securely according to the instructions provided Do not mount cargo directly on the roof panel The cargo can damage the roof panel The gross weight of the roof rack plus cargo must not exceed the loading capacity 50 kg 110 Ibs Also do not let the gross vehicle weight fully loaded vehicle including driver passengers cargo roof load and trailer tongue weight exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR listed in the SPECIFICATIONS section of this man ual Mount and secure the cargo onto the roof rack properly according to the instructions provided Be sure to stow the heaviest items at the bottom and dis tribute the cargo as evenly as possible Do not carry items so large that they hang over the bumpers or the sides of the vehicle or block your view 5 17 Secure the front and rear ends of long items such as wood panels surfboards and so forth to both the front and rear of the vehicle You should protect the painted surfaces of the vehicle from scuffing caused by tie down ro
117. ae 79J074 Push the switch to turn on the light and push it again to turn off the light 54G249 Assist grips are provided for convenience CAUTION To avoid damaging the assist grip and the molded headlining do not hang down the assist grip Eyeglasses Holder if equipped 2 86G067 To use the eyeglasses holder open the cover Do not put heavy or sharp items in the box CAUTION If you park your vehicle outdoors in direct sunlight or in hot weather the eyeglasses holder can get very hot since it is close to the roof So when parking in such conditions Do not leave eyeglasses in the holder The heat may distort plastic lenses or frames Do not place flammable items such as a lighter in the holder The heat may cause a fire OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Engine Hood EXAMPLE 79J077 To open the engine hood 1 Pull the hood release handle located on the outboard side of the driver s side of the instrument panel This will disen gage the engine hood lock half way EXAMPLE ane 2 Push the under hood release lever sideways with your finger as shown in the illustration While pushing the lever lift up the engine hood 80JS024 3 Continue to lift up the hood until it is high enough to support with the prop rod A WARNING Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched before driving If it is not
118. ailure The low tire pressure warning light will not alert you of this condition The warn ing light will only come on when one or more of your tires become signifi cantly under inflated Check adjust your tire inflation pressure at least once a month Refer to Tires in the INSPECTION AND MAINTE NANCE section A WARNING If the low tire pressure warning light comes on and stays on reduce your speed and avoid abrupt steering and braking Stop in a safe place as soon as possible and check your tires If you have a flat tire replace it with the spare tire Refer to Jacking Instructions in the EMERGENCY SERVICE section Refer to Replacing Tires and or Wheels for instructions on how to restore normal operation of the tire pres sure monitoring system after you have had a flat tire If one or more of your tires is under inflated adjust the inflation pressure in all of your tires to the recommended inflation pressure as soon as possible Be aware that driving on a signifi cantly under inflated tire can cause the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure and may affect steering control and brake effectiveness This could lead to an accident resulting in severe injury or death The low tire pressure warning light can come on due to normal causes such as natural air leaks and pressure changes caused by changes in temperature or atmospheric pressure Adjusting the air pressure in the
119. ake selector at FRESH AIR and the blower at high speed Dehumidifying Turn on the A C switch set the air flow selector to a desired air flow selector posi tion and select FRESH AIR the temper ature selector to the desired temperature position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position NOTE Because the air conditioner dehumidifies the air turning it on will help keep the win dows clear even when blowing heated air using the DEFROST or HEAT amp DEFROST functions EXAMPLE 79J070 NOTE If you need maximum defrosting select DEFROST and FRESH AIR e turn on the A C switch set the blower speed selector to HIGH adjust the temperature selector to the HOT end and adjust the side outlets so the air blows on the side windows Maintenance If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period such as during winter it may not give the best performance when you start using it again To help maintain opti mum performance and durability of your air conditioner it needs to be run periodically Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components Your air conditioner is equipped with air fil ters Clean or replace them as specified in the Maintenance Schedule in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE sec ti
120. akes traction control engine control etc This system automatically controls the brakes and engine to help pre vent the vehicle from skidding when cor nering on a slippery road surface or when turning the steering wheel abruptly Traction Control System The traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces The system oper ates only if it senses that some of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system operates the front or rear brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin NOTE You may hear a clicking sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when you start the engine or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the above systems are in the self check mode This sound does not indicate a mal function OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Anti Lock Braking System ABS ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec tronically controlling braking pressure It will also help you maintain steering control when braking on slippery surfaces or when braking hard The ABS works automati cally so you do not have to use any special braking technique Just push the brake pedal down without pumping The ABS will operate whenever it senses that wheels are locking up You may feel the brake pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating For more information on ABS see Brak ing in the OPER
121. ame type and brand on all four wheels of your vehicle GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOL OGY Accessory Weight the combined weight in excess of those standard items which may be replaced of automatic transaxle power steering power brakes power win dows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory installed equipment whether installed or not Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the pressure in a tire that has been driven less than 1 mile or has been standing for three hours or more Curb Weight the weight of a motor vehi cle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine Intended Outboard Sidewall 1 the side wall that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or 2 the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Maximum Inflation Pressure the maxi mum cold inflation pressure a tire is designed to support in normal service Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight the sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight total load capac ity and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight 68 kilograms times the number
122. an cel mode EXAMPLE 66J124 3 Input your PIN The power of the audio system will turn off and your PIN will be deleted To change your PIN first delete your current PIN then set a new one Confirming Your Personal Identifi cation Number PIN When the main power source is discon nected such as when you exchange your battery etc you will have to confirm your PIN to be able to use the audio system To confirm your PIN iin 66J122 1 Turn the ignition switch to the position EXAMPLE 66J125 2 Input your PIN If the PIN that you input matches the INSTRUMENT PANEL registered PIN the power of the audio system will turn off and you will be able to operate the audio system NOTE f you input your PIN incorrectly will be displayed and the anti theft function lock mode is entered If you enter an incorrect PIN fewer than 6 times the locking time will be for 15 seconds if you enter an incorrect PIN more than 6 times the locking time will be for 15 min utes f you forget your PIN and enter a wrong PIN you can not perform any further operation 4 56 INSTRUMENT PANEL Troubleshooting Applicable to every device Phenomenon Cause Remedy Power is not turned on No sound is produced Fuse is blown Contact your authorized SUZUKI dealer Connections are not properly made Contact your au
123. anging Tool 5 13 Luggage Compartment Cover if equipped 5 14 Luggage Compartment Light SXA 5 15 Trunk Light SX4 SEDAN 5 15 Radio Antenna 5 16 Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors if equipped 5 16 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Parking Brake Lever A 7 3 52D122 1 To set 2 To release 3 To release The parking brake lever is located between the seats To set the parking brake hold the brake pedal down and pull the parking brake lever all the way up To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down pull up slightly on the parking brake lever push the button on the end of the lever with your thumb and lower the lever to its origi nal position For automatic transaxle vehicles always set the parking brake before moving the gearshift lever to the P Park position If you park on an incline and shift into P before you set the parking brake the weight of the vehicle may make it difficult to 5 1 shift out of P when you are ready to drive the vehicle When preparing to drive the vehicle move the gearshift lever out of the P position before releasing the parking brake WARNING Never drive your vehicle with the parking brake set rea
124. artment Cautions on Handling COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO A 52D274 This unit has been designed specifically for playback of compact discs bearing the mark A No other discs can be played Removing the disc 4 Proper way to hold the compact disc 52D275 To remove the compact disc from its stor age case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out holding it care fully by the edges Always handle the compact disc by the edges Never touch the surface 52D347 To remove fingermarks and dust use a soft cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center of the compact disc to the cir cumference 52D277 New discs may have some roughness around the edges The unit may not work or the sound may skip if such discs are used Use a ball point pen B etc to remove the roughness C from edges of the disc before insertion inside the unit 52D348 Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen 52D349 Do not use any solvents such as commer cially available cleaners anti static spray or thinner to clean compact discs 52D350 Do not use compact discs that have large scratches are misshaped or cracked etc Use of such discs will cause damage or INSTRUMENT PANEL prevent the system from operating prop erly vy A
125. as follows Bass adjustment BASS 0 Treble adjustment TREBLE 0 Balance adjustment BALANCE 0 Fader FADER 0 Y AVC adjustment AVC LEVEL 2 Y Original mode 66J224 2 Turn the tone balance fader control knob 2 to adjust the sound INSTRUMENT PANEL Adjusting the AVC Auto volume con trol The Automatic Volume Control AVC func tion automatically adjusts increases decreases the sound volume in accor dance with vehicle speed The AVC control is provided with three selectable levels LEVEL OFF 1 2 3 The range of volume adjustment increases together with the LEVEL number 1 Press the tone balance fader control knob 2 until the AVC adjustment mode is selected 2 Turn the tone balance fader control knob 2 to select the desired AVC adjustment level Initial setting LEVEL 2 Adjusting the contrast of the display 1 Press the tone balance fader control knob 2 and preset button 5 3 preset button 6 4 simultaneously 2 To adjust the contrast of the display turn the power on off knob 1 Cancel the dimmer condition Each time you press the power on off knob 1 for two seconds with the lighting switch on the background brightness of the audio display will switch between normal and dimmed 4 36 INSTRUMENT PANEL Listening to the Radio Display Type 1 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL
126. as to see the rear of your vehi cle in the mirror To adjust the mirror set the selector tab 1 to the day position then move the mirror up down or sideways by hand to obtain the best view When driving at night you can move the selector tab to the night position to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you e e BEFORE DRIVING A WARNING Always adjust the mirror with the selector set to the day position Only use the night position if it is necessary to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you Be aware that in this position you may not be able to see some objects that could be seen in the day position 2 18 BEFORE DRIVING Outside Rearview Mirrors Power Mirror Control if equipped E 79J033 Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirrors The passengers side mirror is a convex curved surface mirror Objects seen in this mirror will look smaller and appear far ther away than when seen in a flat mirror WARNING Be careful when judging the size or distance of a vehicle or other object seen in the side convex mirror Be aware that objects look smaller and appear farther away than when seen in a flat mirror 2 19 79J034 The switch to control the power rearview mirrors is located on the drivers door panel You can adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch is in the ACC
127. ass 4 15 Heating and Air Conditioning System 4 21 Heating System U u u uuu uu u 4 22 High Beam Indicator Light 4 9 Highway DriVing 7 1 3 11 How the ABS 6 11 Identification Numbers 12 1 If the Engine is Flooded 10 5 If the Engine Overheats 10 5 If the Starter Does Not Operate 10 4 If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transaxle Gearshift Lever Out of P PARK 10 6 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 7 2 Ignition Key 2 1 Ignition Switch 3 1 Improving Fuel Economy 6 20 Information Display 4 17 Inside Rearview Mirror 2 18 Installation of Child Restraint with Top Strap 2 37 I
128. by an authorized SUZUKI dealer NOTE When the ESP warning light comes on or stays on while driving indicating a mal function of the ESP systems other than ABS the brake system will function as an ordinary ABS that has no additional ESP functions ESP OFF Indicator Light ESP OFF You should turn the ESP on during your ordinary driving so that you have the ben efits of all of the ESP systems It may be required to turn the ESP sys tems other than ABS off if your vehicle is stuck in sand mud or snow where wheel spin is necessary ESP OFF switch AE s 62J142 When the ESP OFF switch located at the center console is pushed and held to turn off the ESP systems other than ABS the ESP OFF indicator light in the instru ment cluster comes on When you have turned the ESP systems other than ABS off make sure to turn them back on before resuming ordinary driving When you push the ESP OFF switch again the ESP OFF indicator light will go out and all of the ESP systems will be activated ABS Warning Light Brake System Warning Light See Braking in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE section OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS The tire pressure monitoring system is designed to alert you when one or more of the tires on your vehicle is significantly under inflated A Tire
129. cities of your vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front and rear and the Vehicle Capacity Weight The GVWR and GAWR front and rear are listed on the Safety Certification Label which is located below the driver s side door latch striker The Vehicle Capacity Weight is listed on the Tire Information Label which is located below the Safety Certification Label GVWR Maximum permissible overall weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all the occupants accessories and cargo GAWR Front and Rear Maximum per missible weight on an individual axle 8 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight Maximum per missible load weight a vehicle can carry including the weight of all the occupants accessories and cargo The weight of any accessories already installed on your vehicle at the time of pur chase or that you or the dealer install after purchase must be subtracted from the Vehicle Capacity Weight to determine how much capacity remains available for occu pants and cargo Contact your dealer for further information Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual loads at the front and rear axles can only be determined by weighing the vehicle using a vehicle scale To measure the weight and load try taking your vehicle to a highway weighing station shipping com pany or inspection station for trucks etc Compare these weights to the GVWR and GAWR
130. cked 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 maxi mum protection when seatbacks are in the upright position BEFORE DRIVING Head Restraints 80J001 Head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in 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 possi ble WARNING Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed Do not attempt to adjust the head restraint while driving 2 20 BEFORE DRIVING Front EXAMPLE PUSH 66J150 To raise the head restraint pull upward on the restraint until it clicks To lower the restraint push down on the restraint while holding in the release knob 1 If a head restraint must be removed for cleaning replacement etc use the following pro cedure 2 21 1 Insert a sharp pointed tool into the small hole 2 Push the tip into the hole 2 and hold it while pushing in the release knob 1 2 Pull the head restraint all the way out while pushing the release knob 1 and holding the tip in the hole 2 NOTE It may be necessary to recline the seat back to provide enough overhead clear ance to r
131. cle whether it is a 2 wheel drive 2WD or intelligent All Wheel Drive i AWD vehicle Use the towing instruction table to select the proper towing method for your vehicle and carefully follow the corresponding instructions Be sure to use proper towing equipment designed for recreational tow ing and make sure that towing speed does not exceed 90 km h 55 mph A WARNING Always use a safety chain when tow ing your vehicle and be sure to observe federal state and local requirements for trailer hitches tow bars lights etc VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE DRIVE TRAN TOWING TRAIN SAXLE METHOD A T AUTO A 2WD M T MANUAL AB i AWD A T none including 2WD mode M T B 80J010 CAUTION For the automatic transaxle of intelli gent All Wheel Drive i AWD models dont tow your vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home or the drive train may be seri ously damaged 8 2 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING TOWING METHOD A FROM THE FRONT FRONT WHEELS ON DOLLY AND REAR WHEELS ON THE GROUND J A 2WD except 2WD mode of i AWD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRAN SAXLE OR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 1 Secure the front wheels on a towing dolly according to the instructions pro vided by the dolly manufacturer 2 Release the parking brake 8 3 54G212 80J011 CAUTION Towing the 2WD or i AWD automatic
132. csissicsssciessccesccsseressscccvsiccenssserssoasernsssenenteecvascures Cigarette Lighter and Air Cleaner U uuu uuu COCK Air Conditioning Clutch Pedal u u All Seat sasaqa ass ss Compact Spare Wie Anti Lock Brake System ABS Coolant Level Anti Lock Brake System ABS Warning Light 4 5 Coolant Replacement Anti Lock Braking System ABS 6 12 Corrosion Prevention eee Ei 5 9 Cruise Control 1 U U a Audio System s 4 32 Cup Holder and Storage Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System D Climate Control 4 28 Daily Inspection INDEX Daytime Running Light D R L Indicator Light 4 10 Daytime Running Light D R L System
133. d 23 15A Audio 24 Rear defogger UA ao MAIN FUSE PRIMARY FUSE 22 15A Horn Hazard 1 15A Rear wiper 23 15 Audio 2 15A Ignition coil SX4 SEDAN 3 10A Back up light 4 10A Meter 5 15A Accessory 6 15A Accessory 2 2 7 Power window 9 8 30A Wiper 9 10A IG1 SIG 10 15A Air bag 11 10A Anti lock brake system 80JC008 12 Blank 13 15A Stop light 14 20A Door lock 15 Blank 16 10A STSIG 17 15A Seat heater 18 10A IG 2 SIG 19 10A Tail light 20 15A Dome 54G256 1 Fuse puller The fuses are also located under the driver s side of the dashboard Remove the fuse box lid by pulling it off To remove a fuse use the fuse puller provided in the fuse box The amperage of each fuse is shown on the top of the fuse box cover 9 38 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 65D046 WARNING Always be sure to replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the correct amper age Never use a substitute such as aluminum foil or wire to replace blown fuse If you replace a fuse and the new one blows in a short period of time you may have a major electri cal problem Have your vehicle inspected immediately by your SUZUKI dealer NOTE Make
134. d Rear Window and Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors if equipped Switch Type 1 79J043 Type 2 79J119 4 15 When the rear window is misted push this switch 1 to clear the window 80JC040 If the driver s outside rearview mirror has the mark 2 it is also equipped with the heated outside rearview mirrors When you push the switch 1 both the heated out side rearview mirrors and the heated rear window will operate simultaneously An indicator light will be lit when the defog ger is on The defogger will work only when the engine is running To turn off the defogger push the switch again CAUTION The heated rear window and the heated outside rearview mirrors if equipped use a large amount of elec tricity Be sure to turn off after the window and mirrors have become clear Fog Light Switch if equipped 64J058 The front fog light comes on when the fog light switch is pushed in with the lighting switch turned to the third position and the beams set to the low beam position Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray if equipped Cigarette Lighter if equipped 80JC041 The cigarette lighter will work when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON posi tion To use the cigarette lighter push it all the way into the receptacl
135. dal 80J004 Check the clutch pedal for smooth opera tion and clutch fluid level from time to time If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully depressed have the clutch inspected by your SUZUKI dealer If the clutch fluid level is near the MIN line fill it up to the MAX line with DOTS brake fluid Tires For safe operation of your vehicle it is important that the tires be the correct type and size in good condition and properly inflated Be sure to follow the requirements and recommendations in this section Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The example below shows a typical passenger car tire Typical Passenger Car Tire Sidewall 67D027 A Tire Manufacturer The name of the tire manufacturer is shown here B Tire Name Model The tire name or model is shown here INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE C Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the Tire Size expla nation later in this section for more details D U S DOT Tire Identification Number The Department of Transportation DOT marking indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Depart ment of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards The letters and numbers following the DOT marking is the Tire Identification
136. doors will automatically lock again NOTE e The maximum operating distance of the keyless entry system transmitter is about 5 m 16 ft but this can vary depending on the surroundings especially near other transmitting devices such as radio towers or CB Citizen s Band radios e The door locks can not be operated with the transmitter if the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch f you lose one of the transmitters ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible for a replacement Be sure to have your dealer program the new transmitter code in your vehicle s memory so that the old code is erased or perform the program ming procedure yourself according to the instructions in this section 2 10 BEFORE DRIVING CAUTION The transmitter is a sensitive elec tronic instrument To avoid damaging the transmitter Do not expose it to impacts mois ture or high temperature such as by leaving it on the dashboard under direct sunlight Keep the transmitter away from magnetic objects such as televi sion PANIC button 3 function This function is to get the attention of oth ers Press the PANIC button 3 for more than 1 second The headlights and taillights will blink for about 30 seconds Also the horn will sound intermittently for about 30 sec onds at the same time To cancel the PANIC mode press any button PANIC LOCK or UNLOCK on the transmitter You can also insert the k
137. dure described below This proce dure will permit changing the transaxle out of Park 1 Be sure the parking brake is firmly applied 2 If the engine is running stop the engine 10 6 EMERGENCY SERVICE 3 Make sure the key is in the ON or ACC position 4 Remove the cover 1 over the button 5 With pushing the release button by the key or the flat end rod shift the gear shift lever to the desired position This procedure is for emergency use only If repeated use of this procedure is neces sary or the procedure does not work as described take the vehicle to your dealer for repair 10 7 60G412 APPEARANCE CARE APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion Prevention 11 1 Vehicle Cleaning 11 3 APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion Prevention It is important to take good care of your vehicle to protect it from corrosion Listed below instructions for how to maintain your vehicle to prevent corrosion Please read and follow these instructions carefully Important Information About Corrosion Common causes of corrosion 1 Accumulation of road salt dirt moisture or chemicals in hard to reach areas of the vehicle underbody or frame 2 Chipping scratches and any damage to treated or painted metal surfaces resulting from minor accidents impact from stones and gravel
138. e and release it It will automatically heat up and will pop out to its normal position when it is ready for use CAUTION Holding the cigarette lighter in can overheat and damage the lighter Release the lighter after you push it in INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION To avoid damage to the cigarette lighter socket do not use it as an accessory power source Some accessories power plug can damage the inner mechanism of the cigarette lighter socket Ashtray if equipped EXAMPLE 79J047 You can fit the ashtray into any of the cup holders on the center console A WARNING Make sure tobacco is fully extin guished before closing the ashtrays Never throw waste in the ashtrays it could create a fire hazard 4 16 INSTRUMENT PANEL Information Display EXAMPLE 4 5 7 DISP SET 80J035 age fuel consumption Driving range H button M button DISP button Freezing mark SET button 4 17 Clock 1 The clock is shown when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position To set the clock follow the instructions below To set the hour display push the H but ton 4 repeatedly to advance the hour display To advance the hour display quickly hold in the H button 4 for about 1 second and continue holding To set the minute display push the M button 5 repeatedly to advance the minute dis
139. e injury or death in the event of a crash 65D606 A 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 Continued 2 22 BEFORE DRIVING Across the pelvis as low as possible across the hips 65D201 WARNING Continued Seat belts should never be worn with the straps twisted and should be adjusted as tightly as is com fortable to provide the protection for which they have been designed A slack belt will provide less pro tection than one which is snug Continued 2 23 65D199 WARNING Continued Pregnant women should use seat belts although specific recommen dations about driving should be made by the woman s medical advi sor Remember that the lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips as shown in the diagram Make sure that each seat belt buckle is inserted into the proper buckle catch It is possible to cross the buckles
140. e not damaged or slipping If any abnormality is found correct it 2 Check the coolant level in the reservoir If it is found to be lower than the LOW line look for leaks at the radiator water pump and radiator and heater hoses If you locate any leaks that may have caused the overheating do not run the engine until these problems have been corrected 3 If you do not find a leak carefully add coolant to the reservoir and then the radiator if necessary Refer to Engine Coolant in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section 65D614 A WARNING It is hazardous to remove the radia tor cap when the water temperature is high because scalding fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure The cap should only be taken off when the coolant temper ature has lowered To prevent personal injury keep hands tools and clothing away from the engine cooling fan and air conditioner fan if equipped These electric fans can automatically turn on without warning EMERGENCY SERVICE If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transaxle Gearshift Lever Out of P PARK 62J083 Vehicles with an automatic transaxle have an electrically operated park lock feature If the vehicle s battery is discharged or there is some other electrical failure the automatic transaxle cannot be shifted out of Park in the normal way Jump starting may correct the condition If not follow the proce
141. e passengers side of the dashboard The words SRS AIRBAG are molded into the air bag cover to identify the location of the air bag Frontal collision range 60G032 Front air bags are designed to inflate only in severe frontal collisions 2 42 BEFORE DRIVING Front air bags will not inflate 65D236 Front air bags will probably not inflate 2 43 They are 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 air bags deploy only one time during an accident seat belts are needed to restrain occupants from further movements during the accident Therefore an air bag is NOT a substitute for seat belts To maximize your protection ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS Be aware that no system can prevent all pos sible injuries that may occur in an accident WARNING An air bag supplements or adds to the crash protection offered by seat belts The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by wear ing seat belts at all times whether or not air bags are mounted at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash Your vehicle has dual stage front air bags which adjust the air bag inflation force according to crash severity driver s seat fore aft position and whether or not the front passenger s
142. e same procedure as for Starting a Cold Engine 6 2 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle With Keyless Start System of the remote controller may be unreli able ment panel in the glove box in the door 80J037 pocket in the sun visor or on the floor 8000 If the keyless start system blue indicator The ignition switch can be operated with light illuminates on the instrument cluster CAUTION out using an ignition key when the remote you can turn the ignition switch If the red The remote controller is a sensitive controller is in an area of the vehicle other indicator light illuminates you can not turn electronic instrument To avoid dam NOTE e 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 f the remote controller is too close to the door glass it may not operate e The ignition switch may not turn when the remote controller is on the instru EXAMPLE than the rear luggage area To turn the the ignition switch aging it do not expose it to impacts ignition switch first push in the switch moisture or high temperature such NOTE as the dashboard under direct NOTE e The ignition switch can be turned to the sunlight You must push in the ignition switch to turn ACC position when the keyless start it from the L
143. e system If this happens you should 1 Pull off the road and stop carefully INSTRUMENT PANEL A WARNING Remember that stopping distance may be longer you may have to push harder on the pedal and the pedal may go down farther than normal 2 Test the brakes by carefully starting and stopping on the shoulder of the road 3 If you determine that it is safe drive cautiously at low speed to the nearest dealer for repairs or 4 Have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer for repairs A WARNING If any of the following conditions occur you should immediately ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the brake system If the brake system warning light does not go out after the parking brake has been fully released If the brake system warning light does not come on when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position If the brake system warning light comes on at any time during vehi cle operation 4 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE Because the disc brake system is self adjusting the fluid level will drop as the brake pads become worn Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is considered normal periodic maintenance Anti Lock Brake System ABS Warning Light When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working If the light stays on or comes on when driv ing there may be something wrong with the
144. e the engine Excessive wheel spin will cause the tires to dig deeper making it more difficult to free the vehicle 2 If your vehicle remains stuck after a few minutes of rocking get another vehicle to pull your vehicle out WARNING Do not allow anyone to stand near the vehicle when you are rocking it and do not spin the wheels faster than an indicated 40 km h 25 mph on the speedometer Personal injury and or vehicle damage may result from spin ning the wheels too fast 7 2 DRIVING TIPS CAUTION Do not continue rocking the vehicle for more than a few minutes Pro longed rocking can cause engine overheating transaxle or transfer case damage or tire damage Tire Chains Tire chains should only be used if they are needed to increase traction or are required by law Make sure that the chains you use are small link chains or cable type chains and are the correct size for your vehicle s tires Also make sure that there is enough clearance between the fenders and the chains as installed on the tires Install the chains on the front tires tightly according to the chain manufacturer s instructions Retighten the chains after driving about 1 0 km 1 2 mile if neces sary With the chains installed drive slowly CAUTION If you hear the chains hitting against the vehicle body while driving stop and tighten them If your vehicle is equipped with full wheel caps remove the wheel caps before installing
145. e to spray window washer fluid CAUTION Clear ice or snow from the rear win dow and rear wiper blade before using the rear wiper Accumulated ice or snow could prevent the wiper blade from moving causing damage to the wiper motor STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Tilt Steering Lock Lever if equipped EXAMPLE ON y A 63J026 The lock lever is located under the steering column To adjust the steering wheel height 1 Pull up the lock lever to unlock the steering column 2 Adjust the steering wheel to the desired height and lock the steering column by push down the lock lever 3 Try moving the steering wheel up and down to make sure it is securely locked in position 3 8 STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS A WARNING Never attempt to adjust the steering wheel height while the vehicle is moving or you could lose control of the vehicle 3 9 Cruise Control if equipped 80J025 The cruise control system allows you to maintain a steady speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal The controls for operating the cruise control system are on the steering wheel You can use the cruise control system at speeds of about 40 km h 25 mph or higher A WARNING To help avoid loss of vehicle control do not use the cruise control system when driving in heavy traffic on slip pery or winding roads or on steep downgrades CRUISE 52D113 Whe
146. ed CDs can be stored e If you leave the ejected CD without removing it it will be drawn into the unit automatically after about 15 seconds Auto reload function The buck up eject mechanism This function allows you to eject the CD loaded in the unit with the unit turned off only by pressing the CD eject button 4 where CAUTION If you try to push an ejected CD inside the unit forcibly before auto reloading the disc surface might be scratched Listening to a CD 1 When a CD is inserted it is automati cally played back When a CD is already inside the unit press the disc button 5 to play back the CD When a CD is inside the unit the CD indicator A is lit on the display unit 2 If you want to play another CD select it with the disc select buttons 2 Play starts from the point on the disc that the unit played last Last position memory Selecting a track Press the track up button 6 to listen to the next track Press the track down button 7 twice to listen to the previous track When the track down button 7 is pressed once the track being currently played will return to the beginning Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Hold in the fast forward button 6 to advance a track rapidly Hold in the rewind button 7 to rewind a track INSTRUMENT PANEL Repeat play Press the repeat button 8 Each time the button is pressed repeat play mode changes as follows was REPEAT
147. ed government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to low est are AA A B and C Those grades rep resent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance A WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead brak ing traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction charac teristics 9 28 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the high est B and C representing the tire s resis tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high tem perature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car ti
148. elephone at 1 905 889 2677 extension 2254 or in writing at Suzuki Canada Inc Customer Relations 100 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill On L4B 1J6 BEFORE DRIVING 2 50 BEFORE DRIVING STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Ignition Switch Lighting Turn Signal Control Lever Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever Rear Window Wiper Washer Switch if equipped C Tilt Steering Lock Lever if equipped Cruise Control if equipped Remote Audio Controls if equipped Horn l Uu u U u Q uu uu uuu uuu uuu uuu 60G405 STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Ignition Switch 65D611 60B041 WARNING The ignition switch has the following four To avoid possible injury do not oper positions ate controls by reaching through the steering wheel LOCK This is the normal parking position It is the only position in which the key can be removed 3 1 Manual transaxle Turn to LOCK 60A055 Manual transaxle vehicles You must push in the key to turn it to the LOCK position It locks the ignition and prevents normal use of the steering wheel after the key is removed Automatic transaxle vehicles The gearshift lever must be in the
149. elt remains unbuckled For details about the seat belt reminder refer to Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems the BEFORE DRIVING sec tion A WARNING It is absolutely essential that the driver and passengers wear their seat belts at all times Persons who are not wearing seat belts have a much greater risk of injury if an accident occurs Make a regular habit of buck ling your seat belt before putting the key in the ignition AIR BAG Light e ry This light monitors inflators crash sensors seat belt pretensioners the front passen ger sensing system and corresponding electrical circuits This light blinks for several seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON 4 7 position so you can check if the light is working The light will come on and stay on if there is a problem in the air bag system or the seat belt pretensioner system A WARNING If the AIR BAG light does not blink when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or stays on or comes on when driving the air bag system or the seat belt pretensioner system may not work properly Have both systems inspected by an autho rized SUZUKI dealer Malfunction Indicator Light 65D530 Your vehicle has a computer controlled emission control system A malfunction indicator light is provided on the instrument panel to indicate when it is necessary to have the emission control system serviced T
150. emove the head restraint 2 66J161 To reinstall the head restraint insert the head restraint bars into the holes 2 and push the head restraint down Rear EXAMPLE 64J023 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 release knob If a head restraint must be removed for cleaning replacement etc push in the release knob and pull the head restraint all the way out When installing a child restraint system raise the head restraint to the most upper position For SX4 SEDAN if the distance between the child restraint system and the anchor bracket is too close to properly tighten the child restraint top strap lower the head restraint to the lowest position and connect the top strap to the anchor bracket by passing it over the top of the head restraint NOTE It may be necessary to recline the seat back to provide enough overhead clear ance to remove the head restraint Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems BEFORE DRIVING Above th pelvis 65D231 A WARNING An air bag supplements or adds to the frontal crash protection offered by seat belts The driver and all pas sengers must be properly restrained by wearing seat belts at all times whether or not an air bag is mounted at their seating position to minimize the risk of sever
151. ent of a crash Either of these conditions may cause severe injury For vehicles with side air bags do not place seat covers on the front seats because seat covers could restrict the air bag s inflation Also do not place any cup holders or other objects on the door as these objects could be propelled by the air bag in the event of a crash Either of these conditions may cause severe injury Note that even though your vehicle may be moderately damaged in a collision the col lision may not have been severe enough to trigger the front side or side curtain air bags to inflate If your car sustains ANY front end or side damage have the air bag system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer to ensure it is in proper working order Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system if the air bags deploy in a crash The module records information about overall system status which sensors activated the deployment and whether the front seat belts were in use Servicing the Air Bag System If the air bags inflate have the air bags and related components replaced by an autho rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and the driver s floor is submerged the air bag controller could be damaged If this hap pens have the air bag system inspected by the SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible Special procedures are required for servic ing
152. ent of the driver s front air bag will not include consideration of seat fore aft posi tion Have the air bag system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible Front Passenger s Seat Belt Buckle Sensor The front passenger s seat belt buckle is equipped with a sensor to monitor whether or not the front passenger s seat belt is fas tened The front passengers seat belt buckle sensor provides information which is used to judge if the front passenger s air bag should deploy at reduced power or at full power WARNING When the buckle sensor has a prob lem the AIR BAG light on the instru ment cluster will turn on If this happens deployment of the front passenger s air bag will not include consideration of whether the front passenger s seat belt is fastened or not Have the air bag system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible Front Passenger Sensing System The front passenger sensing system will turn off the front passenger front air bag and seat belt pretensioner under certain conditions This system works using a sen sor mat that is part of the front passenger s seat The front passenger sensing system is designed to detect whether an occupant is present in the seat and if an occupant is present to determine whether the front passenger s front air bag and seat belt pre tensioner should be enabled or disabled turned off NOTE The front passengers side air bag a
153. epairing the vehicle when malfunc tions occur Other information is stored only in the event of crash by computer Systems that are commonly called Event Data Recorders EDRs In a crash event EDRs such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Mod ule SDM in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated such as data related to airbag readiness airbag performance safety belt usage and the severity of the collision These data can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer vehicles The SDM in your vehicle does not collect or store personal information To read the stored information special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or storage device is required SUZUKI will not access infor mation about a crash event or share it with others other than with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee in response to an official request from the police or similar government office as part of SUZUKI s defense of litiga tion through the discovery process or as required by law In addition once SUZUKI collects or receives data SUZUKI may use the data for research conducted by SUZUKI make the data available for outside research if need is shown and confidentiality is assured or make summary data which does not identify specific vehicles available for outside research Others such a
154. er driving when the tires are warm could have pressure below the specification when the tires cool down Also tires that are inflated to the specified pressure in a warm garage may have pressure below the specification when the vehicle is driven outside in very cold temperature If you adjust the tire pressure in a garage that is warmer than the outside temperature you should add 1 psi to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure for every 10 F differ INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ence between garage temperature and outside temperature Measuring Air Pressure Use the following steps to achieve proper tire inflation 1 Identify the recommended tire pressure on the vehicle s Tire and Loading Infor mation Label or in the owner s manual 2 Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem 3 Using a reliable pressure gauge mea sure the tire inflation pressure by press ing the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement Remember that inflation pressures should be checked when the tires are cold meaning before they have been driven one mile or after sitting for three hours or more allowing the tire to cool to ambient air temperature 4 If the air pressure is too high slowly release the air by pressing on the tire valve stem with the edge of the tire gauge until you reach the correct pres sure 5 If the air pressure is too low fill the tire with air at a service station until it reaches the rec
155. er stopping the engine FULL gt EXAMPLE pond wy 52D084 The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col ored yellow for easy identification Pull out the oil dipstick wipe oil off with a clean cloth insert the dipstick all the way into the engine then remove it again The oil on the stick should be between the upper and lower limits shown on the stick If the oil level indication is near the lower limit add enough oil to raise the level to the upper limit Refilling Changing Engine Oil and Filter EXAMPLE EXAMPLE Open Close Roh hy 81A147 Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly through the filler hole to bring the oil level to the upper limit on the dipstick Be careful not to overfill Too much oil is almost as bad as too little oil After refilling start the engine and allow it to idle for about a minute Stop the engine wait about 5 min utes and check the oil level again 60G306 Drain the engine oil while the engine is still warm 1 Remove the oil filler cap 2 Place a drain pan under the drain plug 3 Using a wrench remove the drain plug and drain out the engine oil A WARNING The engine oil temperature may be high enough to burn your fingers when the drain plug is loosened Wait until the drain plug is cool enough to touch with your bare hands INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING New and used oil and solvent can be hazard
156. eration 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 Daily Inspection Checklist Before Driving 1 Make sure that windows mirrors lights and reflectors are clean and unob structed 2 Visually check the tires for the following points the depth of the tread groove abnormal wear cracks and damage loose wheel nuts existence of foreign material such as nails stones etc Refer to Tires in INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section for details 3 Look for fluid oil leaks NOTE It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system after use 4 Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched 5 Check the headlights turn signal lights brake lights and horn for proper opera tion 6 Lock all doors 7 Adjust the seat and adjustable head restraints if equipped 8 Check the brake pedal 9 Adjust the mirrors 10 Make sure that you and all passengers have properly fastened your seat belts 11 Make sure that all warning lights come on as the key is turned to the O
157. erstand all of them Keep them on the vehicle Do not remove the messages for any reason If a label comes off or the messages become difficult to be read have it corrected by your SUZUKI dealer 1 Air bag warning labels on both sun visors 2 Passenger seat belt warning label 3 Rear center seat belt warning label 4 Jacking warning label 5 Fuel filler cap message 6 Brake fluid cap message 7 Engine cooling fan warning label 8 Radiator cap warning label 9 Air conditioner warning label 10 Battery label 11 Compact spare tire warning label 12 Rear outboard seat belt warning label 13 Side air bag warning label Driver Passenger N 80J054 FOREWORD All information in this manual is based on the latest product information avail able at the time of publication Due to improvements or other changes there may be discrepancies between informa tion in this manual and your vehicle SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION reserves the right to make production changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to vehicles previously built or sold SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION believes in conservation and protection of Earth s natural resources To that end we encourage every vehicle owner to recycle trade in or properly dis pose of as appropriate used motor oil coolant and other fluids batteries and tires IF YOU HAVE
158. ethod as soon as possible Head cooled Feet warmed heating Select BI LEVEL and FRESH AIR the temperature selector to the desired tem 4 27 perature position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed posi tion Unless the temperature selector is in the fully COLD position or fully HOT posi tion the air that comes out of the center and side outlets will be cooler than the air that comes out of the floor outlets Normal cooling Turn on the A C switch set the air flow selector to VENTILATION the tempera ture selector to the desired temperature position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position Setting the blower speed selector to a higher blower speed position increases cooling efficiency You can switch the air intake selector to either FRESH AIR or RECIRCULATED AIR as you desire Choosing RECIRCU LATED AIR increases cooling efficiency Quick cooling using recirculated air The control settings are the same as for normal cooling except you select RECIR CULATED AIR and the highest blower speed NOTE f you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an extended period of time the air in the vehicle can become contaminated Therefore you should occasionally select FRESH AIR e f your vehicle has been left in the sun with the windows closed it will cool faster if you open the windows briefly while you operate the air conditioner with the air int
159. ey in the ignition switch and turn to the ON position to cancel the PANIC mode NOTE The PANIC button function will not acti vate when the key is in the ignition switch 2 11 Replacement of the battery If the transmitter becomes unreliable replace the battery To replace the battery of the transmitter 52D210 1 Put the edge of a coin or a flat blade screw driver in the slot of the transmitter and pry it open 52D211 2 Replace the battery 1 Lithium disc type CR2025 or equivalent so its ter minal faces the mark of the transmit ter 3 Close the transmitter firmly 4 Make sure the door locks can be oper ated with the transmitter 5 Dispose of the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regula tions Do not dispose of lithium batter ies with ordinary household trash A WARNING Swallowing a lithium battery may cause serious internal injury Do not allow anyone to swallow a lithium battery Keep lithium batteries away from children and pets If swallowed contact a physician immediately CAUTION The transmitter remote controller is a sensitive electronic instrument To avoid damaging it do not expose it to dust or moisture or tamper with inter nal parts Programming removing a transmitter code yourself Your new vehicle was originally equipped with two transmitters If you have lost one of the transmitters
160. factors adjust the time by observing the engine cranking condition WARNING To avoid serious personal injury caused by electrical shock or fire Do not plug the cord into a non grounded outlet Only use a prop erly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet Do not use a 2 wire non grounded extension cord Only use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps After using the block heater 1 Unplug the extension cord and reinstall the plug cap 2 Tie the block heater cord back to its original position CAUTION Secure the block heater cord back to its original position or to the routed position loose cord could get caught in the engine accessory drive belt s or other moving parts OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 3 Close the engine hood securely before starting the engine 6 4 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Using the Transaxle 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle 77J021 6 5 Gearshift lever 17 19 3 D 5 ON lt Se 775028 A WARNING Always depress the brake pedal before shifting from P Park or N Neutral if the vehicle is station ary to a forward or reverse gear to help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when you shift Use the gearshift lever described below positions as P Park Use this position to lock the transaxle when the vehicle is parked or when start ing the engine
161. for 3 seconds 7 Proceed to step 5 within 60 seconds after the engine has started NOTE You cannot program the remote controller if you don t complete steps 1 through 6 within 25 seconds You cannot program the remote controller if you do not proceed to step 5 within 60 seconds after the engine has started 5 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position A buzzer will sound twice and the door lock switch will be activated from the lock position to the unlock position automatically 6 Press the LOCK UNLOCK or PANIC button on the remote control ler A buzzer will sound twice and the door lock switch will be activated from the lock position to the unlock position automatically If you want to program an additional remote controller repeat the procedure 2 9 of step 6 using the additional remote controller NOTE Complete step 6 within 30 seconds You can program up to four remote control lers 7 To complete programming remove the key from the ignition switch or turn the ignition switch to the ON position 8 Make sure that the keyless start system and keyless entry system operate prop erly by operating each remote control ler If you cannot operate the keyless start sys tem and or keyless entry system repeat this programming procedure again If you still cannot operate the systems see your SUZUKI dealer To change the old remote controller codes in your vehicle
162. front and rear listed on the Safety Certification Label If the gross vehicle weight or the load on either axle exceeds these ratings you must remove enough weight to bring the load down to the rated capacity A WARNING Never overload your vehicle The gross vehicle weight sum of the weights of the loaded vehicle driver and passengers must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR listed on the Safety Certifica tion Label In addition never distrib ute a load so that the weight on either the front or rear axle exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR listed on the Safety Certification Label A WARNING Always distribute cargo evenly To avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle always secure cargo to prevent it from shifting if the vehicle moves suddenly Place heavier objects on the floor and as far forward in the trunk or in the cargo area as possible Never pile cargo higher than the top of the seat backs Trailer Towing 54G639 Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer The vehicle is not designed or intended for such use Towing a trailer can adversely affect handling durability and fuel econ omy Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing Your vehicle may be towed behind another vehicle such as a motorhome provided you use the proper towing method speci fied for your vehicle The towing method you must use depends on the specifica tions of your vehi
163. g Light D R L Indi cator Light if equipped 0 060 60B245 With the D R L system the headlights light but are dimmer than the low beam when the following three conditions are all met Whenever the D R L system is oper ating the D R L indicator light remains on Conditions for D R L system operation 1 The engine is running 2 The parking brake is released 3 The lighting switch is at either the OFF or the middle position INSTRUMENT PANEL A T Selector Position Indicator if equipped 80J031 When the ignition switch is in the ON position this indicator shows the selector position of automatic transaxle 4 10 INSTRUMENT PANEL Speedometer Odometer Trip meter EXAMPLE 80J032 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer Trip meter 3 Indication selector knob Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in MPH Odometer Trip meter When the ignition switch is turned to ON the display shows the odometer or trip meter The odometer records the total dis tance the vehicle has been driven The trip meter can be used to measure the dis tance traveled on short trips or between fuel stops 4 11 CAUTION Keep track of your odometer reading and check the maintenance schedule regularly for required services Increased wear or damage to certain parts can result from failure to per form required service
164. g Rewinding a track Hold in the fast forward button 3 to advance a track rapidly Hold in the rewind button 4 to rewind a track INSTRUMENT PANEL Displaying CD titles Press the display button 5 Each time the button is pressed the title changes as follows OFF FOLDER TITLE ALBUM TITLE FILE TITLE ARTIST TITLE TRACK TITLE 662146 Forwarding title If there is a title with 12 letters or more each press will show next letters in the dis play No scrolling is made Press and hold the display button 5 for 2 seconds or longer A title is changed 4 46 INSTRUMENT PANEL Listening to a XM Satellite Radio Option Type 1 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL 7 Type 2 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL A mc 4 47 80J066 Display A B 66J107 1 XM button 2 Category button CAT 3 Seek up button 4 Seek down button 5 Manual tuning knob 6 Display button DISP 7 Preset button 1 to 6 8 Scan button SCAN A Band B Channel number C Category indicator If you want to purchase XM Satellite Radio Service contact your SUZUKI dealer It is necessary to bu
165. g child restraint could be seriously injured The back of a rear facing child restraint would be too close to the inflating air bag According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating posi tions Whenever possible SUZUKI recom mends you install child restraints in the rear seat The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable the front passenger s 2 47 front air bag when the system senses a properly seated adult in the front passen gers seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the air bag to be enabled the PASS AIR BAG OFF indica tor will remain off to remind you that the air bag is active If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger s seat and the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator comes on it could be because that person isn t sitting properly in the seat If this happens unfasten the seat belts sit upright in the center of the seat with the seatback nearly vertical and your legs outstretched and refasten the seat belt 52D258 When seated as shown in the above illus tration the front passenger sensing sys tem senses a properly seated occupant and enables the air bag When using a seat belt extender follow the instructions in the Seat Belt Extender section A WARNING Do not place any heavy objects on the front passenger s seat The pres sure sensors in the sen
166. g the switch 3 To change the radio station To advance to the next preset station push the upper part of the switch 4 briefly To select the previous preset station push the lower part of the switch 4 briefly To scan to a higher frequency radio sta tion push and hold the upper part of the switch 4 To scan to a lower frequency radio sta tion push and hold the lower part of the switch 4 To change the selection on a CD To advance to the next track on CD push the upper part of the switch 4 briefly To select the previous track on a CD push the lower part of the switch 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL Anti Theft Feature 1 Power on off knob 2 Track up button Fast forward button 3 Preset buttons 1 to 6 Type 1 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL The anti theft feature is intended to dis courage theft or the audio system by pre venting the system from operating when it is moved to a different vehicle This feature works by allowing you to enter a Personal Identification Number PIN When the audio system is disconnected from its power source such as when the audio system is removed or the battery is disconnected the system will not operate again unless the PIN is reentered 1 3 Type 2 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL
167. ge wheels It is important to read the jacking instructions in the EMERGENCY SERVICE section of this manual before attempting to use the jack A WARNING After using the jack jack handle and wheel wrench be sure to stow them securely or they can cause injury if an accident occurs 80J049 80J050 5 14 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug gage compartment can be hidden from view by a luggage compartment cover WARNING Do not carry items on top of the lug gage compartment cover even if they are small and light Objects on top of the cover could be thrown about in an accident causing injury or could obstruct the driver s rear view 5 15 Luggage Compartment Light SX4 EXAMPLE 79J053 When you open the tailgate with the lug gage compartment light switch in the ON position 1 the light comes on and remains on as long as you keep the tail gate open When the luggage compartment light Switch is in the OFF position 2 the light remains off regardless of whether the tail gate is opened or closed CAUTION Do not leave the tailgate open with compartment light the luggage switch in the ON position for a long time or the battery will discharge Trunk Light SX4 SEDAN 56KNO038 When you open the trunk lid the trunk light comes on and remains on as long as you keep t
168. harmful and do not indicate a fire in the car Be aware however that some air bag components may be hot for a while after inflation A seat belt helps keep you in the proper position for maximum protection when an air bag 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 Front occu pants should not lean on or sleep against the door Please refer to the Seat Adjust ment section and the Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems section in the BEFORE DRIVING section for details on proper seat and seat belt adjustments 2 48 BEFORE DRIVING 65D610 2 49 54G582 A WARNING The driver should not lean over the steering wheel The front passen ger should not rest his or her body against the dashboard or other wise get too close to the dash board For vehicles with side air bags and side curtain air bags occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door In these sit uations the out of position occu pant would be too close to an inflating air bag 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 air bag and the driver or front passenger These objects may interfere with air bag operation or may be propelled by the air bag in the ev
169. he station previously stored in the memory at the position is overwritten When there are fewer than 6 stations that can be stored even if 2 rounds of auto store operation are performed the stations previously stored at the remain ing preset buttons 5 are not overwrit ten Scan tuning 1 Press the scan button 6 Stations are automatically sought for in a sequential order starting from a sta tion being currently received and scan stops for 5 seconds at a frequency where there is a station available 2 Press the scan button 6 again to stop scanning at the frequency being cur rently received Receiving a stereo broadcast station If a stereo broadcast station is received the stereo indicator will light INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Reception Radio reception can be affected by envi ronment atmospheric conditions or radio signal s power and distance from the sta tion Nearby mountains and buildings may interfere or deflect radio reception causing poor reception Poor reception or radio static can also be caused by electric cur rent from overhead wires or high voltage power lines Radio Antenna SX4 EXAMPLE 63J055 The radio antenna on the roof is remov able To remove the antenna turn it coun terclockwise To reinstall the antenna turn it clockwise firmly by hand 4 38 INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION radio To avoid damage to the antenna Remove the antenna before using an auto
170. he driving range shown in the display is the approximate distance you can drive INSTRUMENT PANEL until the fuel gauge indicates E based current driving conditions When the remaining fuel in fuel tank reaches a low level the display will appear If the low fuel warning light comes on fill the fuel tank immediately regardless of the value of driving range shown in the display As the driving range after refueling is cal culated based on the last driving condition the value is different each time you refuel NOTE e When you reconnect the negative ter minal to the battery the value of driving range will be shown after driving for a while e For a new vehicle with low mileage the driving range may not be shown promptly in the display when begining to drive The driving range will be shown after a while NOTE The values of fuel consumption and driving range shown in the display are affected by conditions such as the following road condition surrounding traffic condition driving condition vehicle condition when the malfunction indicator light comes on or blinks 4 18 INSTRUMENT PANEL Unit indication of fuel consumption and driving range You can change the unit indication of fuel consumption when selecting instanta neous fuel consumption or average fuel consumption in the display You can also change the unit indication of driving range when selecting driving range in the display T
171. he lid open CAUTION Do not leave the trunk lid open for a long time or the battery will dis charge Radio Antenna SX4 EXAMPLE 63J055 The radio antenna at the end of the roof is removable If the antenna hits anything such as when parking in a garage with a low ceiling remove the antenna Turn the antenna counterclockwise To reinstall the antenna turn it clockwise firmly by hand OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT CAUTION radio To avoid damage to the antenna Remove the antenna before using an automatic car wash Remove the antenna when it is pos sible for the antenna to hit some thing such as a low ceiling in a parking garage or putting a car cover over your car Remove the antenna before put ting a car cover over your vehicle SX4 SEDAN The radio antenna wire is printed inside the rear window CAUTION Do not attach any metal objects to the rear window glass or place metallic film near it Either of these conditions may cause poor recep tion or noise When cleaning the inside of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window antenna Wipe the rear window lightly along the antenna with a dampened soft cloth Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors if equipped Roof rails 4 79J167 Roof rack anchors 80J082 5 16 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT You can use the roof rails or the roof rack anchors to att
172. he light will stop blinking temporarily For details refer to Using the 2WD i AWD Switch in the OPERATING YOUR VEHI CLE section NOTE When the vehicle speed is increased the i AWD LOCK mode will be changed to the i AWD AUTO mode automatically The i AWD AUTO indicator light will come on and stay on intelligent All Wheel Drive i AWD LOCK Indicator Light if equipped LOC A 79J100 When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working The light comes on when the 2WD i AWD switch is changed to the i AWD LOCK mode from the i AWD AUTO mode If the light and the i AWD AUTO indicator light stay on or come on simultaneously when driving there may be something wrong with the i AWD system Have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer NOTE When the vehicle speed is increased the i AWD LOCK mode will be changed to the i AWD AUTO mode automati cally The i AWD AUTO indicator light will come on and stay on When the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position the i AWD LOCK mode is canceled For details of the i AWD LOCK mode refer to Using the 2WD i AWD Switch in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE sec tion CAUTION Do not operate your vehicle in i AWD LOCK mode on dry hard sur faces Daytime Runnin
173. he malfunction indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position to let you know the light is working and goes out when the engine is started If the malfunction indicator light comes on or blinks when the engine is running ser vice to the emission control system is nec essary Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer to have the emission control system serviced right away and avoid hard accel eration until the service is performed CAUTION Continuing to drive the vehicle when the malfunction indicator light is on or blinking can cause permanent damage to the vehicle s emission control system and can affect fuel economy and driveability NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not installed fully the electrical system gets wet such as by driv ing through a deep puddle of water or the fuel tank gets nearly empty the malfunc tion indicator light may come on If so the light will go off after driving a few times after the fuel filler cap is installed fully the electrical system dries out or the fuel tank is filled Low Fuel Warning Light 54G343 If this light comes on fill the fuel tank immediately NOTE The activation point of this light varies depending on road conditions for exam ple slope or curve and driving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank Electric Power Steering Light if equipped el 79J039 This light comes on when the
174. he vehicle at the same time 9 35 A WARNING To avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery follow the jump starting instructions in the EMERGENCY SERVICE section of this manual if it is necessary to jump start your vehicle WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after han dling Your vehicle is equipped with a battery that requires infrequent maintenance You will never have to add water You should how ever periodically check the battery battery terminals and battery hold down bracket for corrosion Remove corrosion using stiff brush and ammonia mixed with water or baking soda mixed with water After removing corrosion rinse with clean water The test indicator on the top of the battery provides information on the condition of the battery If your vehicle is not going to be driven for a month or longer disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery to help prevent discharge Fuses Your vehicle has three types of fuses as described below Main Fuse The main fuse takes current directly from the battery Primary Fuses These fuses are between the main fuse and individual fuses and are for electrical load groups Individual Fuses These fuses are for indi vidual electrical circuits For details on protected circuits refer to the Fuses and Protected Circuits section in th
175. hecked after driving when the tires are warm could have pressure below the specification when the tires cool down Also tires that are inflated to the specified pressure in a warm garage may have pressure below the specifica tion when the vehicle is driven outside in very cold temperature If you adjust the tire pressure in a garage that is warmer than the outside temperature you should add 1 psi to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure for every 10 F difference between garage temperature and outside temperature For tire inflation pressure information refer to Tire Inflation Pressure in the INSPEC TION AND MAINTENANCE section 6 16 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TPMS Malfunction Indicator A WARNING Your vehicle also has been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not oper ating properly A WARNING The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists 6 17 When you turn off the engine however the malfunction indicator resets It takes about ten minutes after restarting the engine for the malfunction to be detected again and for the light to start flashing WARNING When the malfunction indicator is il
176. hicles those necessary for safety reasons for example headlights or hazard lights 54G079 3 Make jumper cable connections as fol lows 1 Connect one end of the first jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery 1 2 Connect the other end to the positive terminal of the booster battery 2 3 Connect one end of the second jumper cable to the negative ter minal of the booster battery 2 4 Make the final connection to an unpainted heavy metal part i e engine hook 3 of the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery 1 A WARNING Never connect the jumper cable directly to the negative terminal of the discharged battery or an explo sion may occur 4 If the booster battery you are using is installed on another vehicle start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery Run the engine at moderate speed 5 Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery 6 Remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which you connected them Towing a Disabled Vehicle Emergency Towing If your vehicle is disabled it may be towed by a tow truck using one of the following methods 1 Tow the vehicle with two wheels lifted by the tow truck and the other two wheels on a towing dolly 2 Use the appropriate towing method specified for your vehicle in the Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing sec
177. ible service and use only genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION SERVICE STATION GUIDE co NO Boma Fuel see section 1 Engine hood see section 5 Tire changing tools see section 5 Engine oil dipstick Yellow see section 9 Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick lt Red gt see section 9 Engine coolant see section 9 Windshield washer fluid see section 9 Battery see section 9 Tire pressure see tire information label on driver s door lock pillar Spare tire see section 9 80JC025 TABLE OF CONTENTS Fuer RECOMMENDATION California Proposition 65 Warning BEFORE DRIVING WARNING STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Engine exhaust some of its constitu ents and certain product compo nents contain or emit chemicals INSTRUMENT PANEL known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT other reproductive harm OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING TIPS VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY SERVICE APPEARANCE CARE GENERAL INFORMATION FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS SPECIFICATIONS INDEX KEE LOCATION OF WARNING MESSAGES Read and follow all of the warnings labels etc on your vehicle Make sure you und
178. ications Other refrigerants are available including recy cled R 12 but only R 134a should be used in your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong refrigerant may damage your air conditioning sys tem Use R 134a only Do not mix or replace the R 134a with other refrig erants Audio Systems There are two types of audio system as shown below Type 1 80J059 AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL 4 32 INSTRUMENT PANEL Type 2 80J060 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL 4 33 Precautions When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switch ing on the heater moisture may form on the disc or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possi ble If moisture forms on the disc wipe it off with a soft cloth If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player do not use the player for about one hour this will allow the condensation to disappear nor mally Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibrations may cause sound to skip This unit uses a precision mechanism Even in the event that trouble arises never open the case disassemble the unit or lubricate the rotating parts Please bring the unit to an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a Clarion service Dep
179. if equipped front rear rear Fluid level Fluid change Fluid hose linkage R Replace every 80000 km 48000 miles 4 speed A T R R DD m 26 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE R Replace or change 1 Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace as necessary miles x 1000 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 km x 1000 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 months 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 Interval This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months whichever comes first CHASSIS AND BODY 1 Clutch for manual transaxle Pedal and fluid level _ l _ 2 Brake discs and pads front rear _ _ drums shoes 3 _ _ 4 fluid level check replacement _ _ _ _ _ 5 Brake pedal stroke check adjustment _ 1 _ _ _ 6 Parking brake lever and cable Lever movement check adjustment _ 7 Tires including tire rotation l _ 8 Wheel discs _ 9 Wheel bearings _ _ 10 Suspension system 11 Propeller shafts i AWD Drive axle boots 12 Manual transaxle oil Level check replacement _ R _ _ _ _ R _ _ _ _ R 13 Automatic transaxle A T Fluid level l _ _ _ _ _ _ l Fluid change Replace every 80000 km 48000 miles 4 speed A T Fluid hose _ 1 _ _ 14 Transfer oil i AWD R _ R _ _ _ _ 15 Rear differential oi
180. indow in addition to the above Defrosting steps 4 24 INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System Description of Controls 80JC042 Temperature selector 1 This is used to select the temperature by turning the selector Blower speed selector 2 This is used to turn on the blower and to select blower speed by turning the selec tor 4 25 Air flow selector 3 80JC043 This is used to select one of the functions described below Ventilation a 79J065 Temperature controlled air comes out of the center and side air outlets Bi level b 1 4 gara i 79J066 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the center and side outlets When the temperature selector 1 is in the fully COLD position or fully HOT position how ever the air from the floor outlets and the air from the center and side outlets will be the same temperature Heat c 79J067 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets also comes out of the windshield defroster out lets and the side defroster outlets slightly Heat amp defrost d 79J068 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets the windshield defroster outlets the side defroster outlets and the side outlets Defrost e
181. ine Overheats The engine could overheat temporarily under severe driving conditions If the High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light in the instrument cluster glows red during driving 1 Turn off the air conditioner if equipped 2 Take the vehicle to a safe place and park 3 Let the engine run at the normal idle speed for a few minutes until the engine is cooled down to the normal tempera ture You can determine the engine tempera ture is normal by either condition below Both High Engine Coolant Tempera ture Warning Light and Low Engine Coolant Temperature Light have gone off Low Engine Coolant Temperature Light is lit in blue and High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light has gone off See High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light and Low Engine Coolant Temperature Light in the INDEX for further information A WARNING If you see or hear escaping steam stop the vehicle in a safe place and immediately turn off the engine to let it cool Do not open the hood when steam is present When the steam can no longer be seen or heard open the hood to see if the coolant is still boiling If it is you must wait until it stops boiling before you proceed Also be careful not to touch hot engine parts radiator water hoses engine etc If the temperature indication does not return to the normal condition 1 Turn off the engine and check that the water pump belt and pulleys ar
182. ing noise as the system resets or checks itself A WARNING The ABS may not work properly if tires or wheels other than those specified in the owner s manual are used This is because the ABS works by comparing changes in wheel speed When replacing tires or wheels use only the size and type specified in this owner s manual Electronic Stability Program ESP if equipped ESP is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler AG The Electronic Stability Program ESP helps to control the vehicle during corner ing if the vehicle is understeering or over steering It also assists you in maintaining traction while accelerating on loose or slip pery road surfaces It does this by regulat ing the engine s output and by selectively applying the brakes In addition ESP helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak ing pressure A WARNING The ESP cannot enhance the vehi cle s driving stability in all situations and does not control your vehicle s entire braking system The ESP can not prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe and attentive driver can prevent acci dents The capabilities of an ESP9 equipped vehicle must never be used as a substitute for careful driving The ESP has the following three systems Stability Control System The vehicle stability control system helps provide integrated control of systems such as anti lock br
183. int an after market filter make sure it is 3 Using a clean rag wipe off the mount of contact with the mounting surface or of equivalent quality and carefully fol ing surface on the engine where the to the specified torque using an oil filter low the manufacturer s instructions new filter will be seated wrench and precautions 4 Smear a little engine oil around the rub ber gasket of the new oil filter Tightening torque specification 5 Screw on the new filter by hand until the filter gasket contacts the mounting sur 14 Nm 10 0 Ib ft 1 4 kg m face CAUTION ES To prevent oil leakage make sure To tighten the oil filter properly it is that the oil filter is tight but do not important to accurately identify the overtighten it position at which the filter gasket first contacts the mounting surface 9 13 EXAMPLE 80J014 CAUTION Oil leaks from around the oil filter or drain plug indicate incorrect installa tion or gasket damage If you find any leaks or are not sure that the filter has been properly tightened have the vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer Gear Oil Specified Gear Oil Manual transaxle API GL 4 75W 85 75W 90 C 30 20 10 10 20 30 40 SF 22 A 14 32 50 68 86 104 54G095 Rear differential oil i AWD Transfer oil of automatic transaxle model i AWD API GL 5 Hypoid C 30 20 10 o 20 30 40 F 22 4 14 32 50 68
184. is manual INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Fuses in the Engine Compartment MAIN FUSE PRIMARY FUSE 20 _ Automatic transaxle relay USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY 1 80A All electric load 21 Air compressor relay 2 50A rend window Ignition 22 Fuel pump relay iper Starter 23 Condenser fan relay Tail light Rear defogger 24 _ Front fog light relay Dee 25 Throttle motor relay 4 _ Blank 26 _ FI MAIN 5 Blank 27 Starting motor relay 6 15A Head light Right fuse 28 Radiator fan relay 80J051 7 15A Head light Left fuse 29 Radiator fan relay 2 8 20A Front fog light fuse 30 Radiator fan relay Blank 2 I 5 6 10 40 ABS control module fuse 12 15 16 1 17 18 19 11 Radiator fan fuse 20 21 12 30A ABS control module fuse 23 24 13 30A Starting motor fuse 14 50A Ignition switch fuse 15 30A Blower fan fuse 16 20A Air compressor fuse 8009 17 15A Throttle motor fuse 18 15A Automatic transaxle fuse 19 15A Fuel injection fuse 9 36 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OK Wy BLOWN 60A243
185. isappears from the dis play and the shutter closes making it impossible to load a CD If you try to load the CD with the shutter closed the CD may damage the shutter Never do this Loading multiple CDs 1 Press the load button 1 for 2 seconds or longer The indication CD appears in the display and then the indication In and a disc number in the CD indicator will blink for about 15 seconds 2 Load a CD into the CD insertion slot 3 3 The indication the next disc number will blink in the display Load the next CD 4 After loading the required number of CD s press any disc select button 2 to select the desired CD to listen to If no select button is pressed play will start from the first loaded CD Only the numbers in the CD indicator that correspond to the loaded slots will light Ejecting one CD 1 Select the CD you want to remove with the disc select buttons 2 2 Press the CD eject button 4 If you leave the ejected CD without removing it it will be drawn into the unit automatically after about 15 seconds Auto reload function The buck up eject mechanism This function allows you to eject the CD loaded in the unit with the unit turned off only by pressing the CD eject button 4 Ejecting all the CDs Press the CD eject button 4 for 2 seconds or longer All the CDs will be ejected from the unit in a sequential manner Please prepare a location remov
186. ities Designated Vehicle nor Occupant seating capac mal load num distribution in ity number of ber of a normally occupants occupants loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2 in front 2 in front 1 in 5 through 10 3 second seat 9 32 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Vehicle Loading Your vehicle was designed for specific load capacities The load capacities of your vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front and rear and the total load capacity the seating capac ity and the cargo load capacity The GVWR and GAWR front and rear are listed on the Safety Certification Label which is located below the driver s side door latch striker The total load capacity and seating capacity are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label which is located below the Safety Certification Label The cargo load capacity can be determined as described below Cargo Load Capacity Maximum weight of cargo and luggage that the vehicle can safely carry Cargo load capacity is the dif ference between the total load capacity of the vehicle and the total combined weight of all vehicle occupants Refer to Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit for details on how to determine cargo load capacity GVWR Maximum permissible overall weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all the occupants accessories and cargo plus the trailer tongue weight if towing
187. ition switch has the following four positions LOCK 1 This is the normal parking position It is the only position in which the key can be removed It locks the ignition and prevents normal use of the steering wheel For vehicles with an automatic transaxle the gearshift lever must be in the P Park position to turn the key to the LOCK posi tion To release the steering lock turn the igni tion switch clockwise to one of the other positions If you have trouble turning the ignition switch to unlock the steering try turning the steering wheel slightly to the right or left while turning the switch NOTE You must push the ignition switch in to turn it to the ACC position Also you must push the ignition switch in to return it to the LOCK position ACC 2 Accessories such as the radio can oper ate but the engine is off ON 3 This is the normal operating position All electrical systems are on START 4 This is the position for starting the engine using the starter motor The switch should be released from this position as soon as the engine starts Ignition switch reminder When using the keyless start system A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to return the ignition switch to the LOCK position if it is in the ACC position when the driver s door is opened Ignition key reminder When using the ignition key A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to remove the igni
188. ividual using any part which has been certified under the provisions in the Clean Air Act sec 207 a 2 Maintenance Schedule The following table shows the times when you should perform regular maintenance on your vehicle This table shows in miles kilometers and months when you should perform inspections adjustments lubrica tion and other services These intervals should be shortened if driving is usually done under severe conditions refer to Maintenance Recommended Under Severe Driving Conditions WARNING SUZUKI recommends that mainte nance on items marked with an aster isk be performed by your authorized SUZUKI dealer or a quali fied service technician If you are qualified you may perform mainte nance on the unmarked items by referring to the instructions in this section If you are not sure whether you can successfully complete any of the unmarked maintenance jobs ask your authorized SUZUKI dealer to do the maintenance for you CAUTION Whenever it becomes necessary to replace parts on your vehicle it is recommended that you use genuine SUZUKI replacement parts or their equivalent INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas Never attempt to disassemble it or throw it into a fire Avoid storing it near a heater or heat ing device When scrapping the absorber the gas must be released from the absorber safely Ask your dealer
189. k your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the brake system A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in the brake system which should be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer immediately Brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces Use cau tion when refilling the reservoir Continued WARNING Continued Do not use any fluid other than DOT3 brake fluid Do not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has been stored in old or open contain ers It is essential that foreign parti cles and other liquids are kept out of the brake fluid reservoir A WARNING Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal lowed and harmful if it comes in con tact with skin or eyes If swallowed do not induce vomiting Immediately contact a poison control center or a physician If brake fluid gets in eyes flush eyes with water and seek medi cal attention Wash thoroughly after handling Solution can be poisonous to animals Keep out of the reach of children and animals CAUTION The brake fluid should be replaced according to the maintenance sched ule Have the brake fluid replaced by your SUZUKI dealer NOTE With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to gradually fall as the brake pads wear Brake Pedal Floor carpet 65D345 Pedal to floor carpet minimum distance a 40 mm 1 6 in With the engine running and the parking brake set measure the distance between the brake pedal and flo
190. l i AWD _ R _ _ _ _ R _ _ _ _ 16 Steering system Steering wheel movement linkage 17 Power steering if equipped 18 All latches hinges and locks 19 Air conditioner filter element if equipped NOTE This table shows the service schedule up to 125000 km 75000 miles Beyond 125000 km 75000 miles perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases Eu 2 ES 1 1 1 9 10 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Engine Oil and Filter Specified Oil 1 T0W 30 5W 30 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 F 22 4 14 32 50 68 86 104 Temperature EXAMPLE Starburst 52D083 1 Preferred Use engine oil with the American Petro leum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Select the appropriate oil viscosity accord ing to the above chart We highly recommend you use SAE 5W 30 oil CAUTION Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage 9 11 Oil Level Check Engine oil dipstick 80G064 It is important to keep the engine oil at the correct level for proper lubrication of your vehicle s engine Check the oil level with the vehicle on a level surface The oil level indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle is on a slope The oil level should be checked either before starting the engine or at least 5 minutes aft
191. lement if equipped front rear rear Fluid level Fluid change Fluid hose linkage Replace every 175000 km l l l R 105000 miles 4 speed A T EU R R R NOTE This table shows the service schedule up to 250000 km 150000 miles Beyond 250000 km 150000 miles perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart Beyond 250000 km 150000 miles the maintenance services enclosed with a rectangle are required 9 6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions Follow this schedule if your car is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions When most trips are less than 6 kilometers 4 miles When most trips are less than 16 kilometers 10 miles and outside temperature remain below freezing Idling and or low speed operation in stop and go traffic Operating in dusty areas Schedule should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial applications R Replace or change 1 Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace as necessary Interval This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months whichever comes first miles x 1000 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 km x 1000 a 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 months 12 15 18 21
192. lowing three conditions are all met Also the D R L indi cator light on the instrument panel comes on Conditions for D R L system operation 1 The engine is running 2 The parking brake is released 3 The lighting switch is at either the OFF or the Middle position NOTE Be sure to turn the lighting switch to the third position at night or at any time of the day when driving or weather conditions require the headlights to operate at full brightness and the taillights to be on Lights On reminder if equipped A buzzer chime sounds to remind you to turn off the lights if they are left on when the ignition key is removed and the driver s door is opened Turn Signal Operation With the ignition switch in the ON posi tion move the lever up or down to activate the right or left turn signals Normal turn signal EXAMPLE 80JC033 Move the lever all the way upward or down ward to signal When the turn is com pleted the signal will cancel and the lever will return to its normal position Lane change signal 80JC034 Some times such as when changing lanes the steering wheel is not turned far enough to cancel the turn signal For con venience you can flash the turn signal by moving the lever part way and holding it there The lever will return to its normal position when you release it STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever
193. luminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres sure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replace ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The tire pressure sensors can be damaged by the installation or removal of tires When tires must be repaired or replaced we highly recommend that you have them repaired or replaced by an autho rized SUZUKI dealer Do not use liquid sealants for a flat tire as air pressure sensors can be damaged If the low tire pressure warning light comes on frequently there may be something wrong with one of the tires or with the monitoring system Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer TPMS Limitations The tire pressure monitoring system may not function properly under certain circum stances In the following situations the low tire pressure warning light may come on and remain on or may blink When you replace a flat tire with the spare tire When you include the spare tire during a tire rotation When the TPMS sensor is damaged dur ing a tire replacement or liquid sealants are used to repair a flat
194. lure When driving on slippery roads be sure to slow down before down shifting Large sudden changes in engine speed may cause loss of traction which could cause you to lose control Make sure that the vehicle is com pletely stopped before you shift into reverse CAUTION To help avoid clutch damage do not use the clutch pedal as a foot rest while driving or use the clutch to keep the vehicle stationary on a slope Depress the clutch fully when shifting When shifting or starting off do not race the engine Racing the engine can shorten engine life and affect smooth shifting 6 6 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Using the 2WD i AWD intelligent All Wheel Drive Switch if equipped 80J009 This i AWD system enables you to select the driving mode according to the driving conditions by operating the 2WD i AWD switch With this feature you can select 3 mode positions 2WD i AWD AUTO and i AWD LOCK by operating the 2WD i AWD switch even when the vehicle is moving provided the front wheels are in the straight ahead position Description of 3 Mode 4 x 4 System Positions 2WD In this position engine power is supplied to the front axle only Use this position for normal driving on dry hard surfaces 6 7 i AWD AUTO In this position engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles at normal speed providing greater traction than 2 wheel drive Use this posi
195. ly to maintain the set temperature The air conditioning switch 1 is to be selected manually according to your taste 4 31 When you turn the air conditioning switch off the climate control system cannot lower the inside temperature below outside temperature To turn the climate control system off turn the blower speed selector 2 to the OFF position NOTE e To find your comfortable zone start with the 75 F 25 C setting f you turn the temperature selector 1 to the highest or lowest limit the climate control system will operate at the maxi mum cooling or heating and the blower will run at nearly full speed To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather or hot air in hot weather the system will delay turning on the blower until warmed or chilled air is available If your vehicle has been left in the sun with the windows closed it will cool faster if you open the windows briefly e Even under the automatic operation you can set some of the blower speed selec tor air intake selector 2 and air flow selector 3 into manual mode Then the manually selected function is maintained preferentially and the other functions remain under automatic operation To return the air intake selector 2 to automatic operation when both the blower speed selector 2 and the air flow selector 3 are in the AUTO posi tion turn either the selector 2 or 3 to a position other than AUTO then turn
196. mal effectiveness Power Assisted Brakes Your vehicle has power assisted brakes If power assistance is lost due to a stalled engine or other failures the system is still fully operational on reserve power and you can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal once and holding it down The reserve power is partly used up when you depress the brake pedal and reduces each time the pedal is pressed Apply smooth and even pressure to the pedal Do not pump the pedal WARNING Even without reserve power in the brake system you can still stop the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal harder than normally required How ever the stopping distance may be longer Brake Assist System When you slam the brakes on the brake assist system judges as an emergency stop and provides more powerful braking for a driver who cannot hold down the brake pedal firmly NOTE If you depress the brakes forcefully you may hear a clicking sound in the brake pedal This is normal and indicates that the brake assist system is activated properly Anti Lock Brake System ABS if equipped ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec tronically controlling braking pressure It will also help you maintain steering control when braking on slippery surfaces or when braking hard The ABS works automatically so you do not need any special braking technique Just push the brake pedal down without pumping The ABS will operate
197. matic car wash Remove the antenna when it is pos sible for the antenna to hit some thing such as a low ceiling in a parking garage or putting a car Cover over your car Remove the antenna before put ting a car cover over your vehicle SX4 SEDAN The radio antenna wire is printed inside the rear window CAUTION Do not attach any metal objects to the rear window glass or place metallic film near it Either of these conditions may cause poor recep tion or noise When cleaning the inside of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window antenna Wipe the rear window lightly along the antenna with a dampened soft cloth 4 39 Listening to a CD COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO A 52D274 CDs or CD ROMs carrying no mark A cannot be used Some discs previously recorded in CD R CD RW format may not be used 52D291 A CD is inserted with its label facing upward When there is a CD already loaded in the unit another CD cannot be loaded at the same time Do not use force when inserting the CD into the CD insertion slot f a blank disc non recorded CD R is loaded in the unit the disc will be ejected CAUTION Never insert your finger or hand into the CD insertion slot Never insert foreign objects Never insert a CD with glue coming out from adhesive tape or a rental CD label or with a trace indicating that adhesive tape or a ren
198. matic transaxle fuse 19 BLUE 15 Fuel injection fuse 20 Automatic transaxle relay In engine compartment 13 2 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY 80J101 COLOR SIZE AMPS PROTECTED CIRCUIT MAIN FUSE BOX N Air compressor relay N Fuel pump relay N 95 Condensor fan relay Front fog light relay KS HS SH I NS N Throttle motor relay compartment N FI MAIN N Starting motor relay N Radiator fan N Radiator fan relay 2 lalia lalalalala S C2 Radiator fan relay 3 13 3 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS 5 4 USES AND RELAYS ONLY 1 2 4 ee 17 80J053 COLOR SIZE AMPS FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT 1 BLUE 15 RR WIP Rear wiper 2 BLUE 15 IG COIL Ignition coil 3 RED 10 BACK Back up light 4 RED 10 MTR Meter 5 BLUE 15 ACC Accessory Under the Bo 6 BLUE 15 ACC2 Accessory 2 dashboard 7 PINK 30 P W Power window 8 GREEN 30 WIP Wiper 9 RED 10 IG1 SIG
199. mes on and stays on while driving there may be a malfunction of the ESP9 Sys tems other than ABS You should have the systems inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer NOTE When the SLIP indicator light comes on and stays on while driving indicating a malfunction of the ESP systems other than ABS the brake system will function as an ordinary ABS with no additional ESP functions NOTE When you disconnect and re connect the battery system functions other than ABS will be deactivated and the slip indica tor light will blink 1 time per second In this case use the following procedure to re activate the ESP systems 1 Drive your vehicle straight ahead with out tire slippage at a speed until the slip indicator is turned off Drive straight for approximately 35 km h 22 mph or more and 10 seconds or more 2 The slip indicator light will go out and the ESP systems other than ABS will be re activated It may take more than few seconds before the slip indicator light goes out depending on the road surface condition ESP Warning Light ESP When the ESP systems other than ABS have a system malfunction the ESP warning light in the instrument cluster comes on CAUTION If the ESP warning light comes on or stays on while driving there may be a malfunction of the ESP sys tems other than ABS You should have the systems inspected
200. n you push the ON OFF switch the system is on and a CRUISE indicator light on the instrument cluster will be on SET 65D474 When the vehicle s speed is controlled by the cruise control system a SET indica tor light on the instrument cluster will be on 80J026 To Set Cruising Speed Turn on the cruise control system by push ing the ON OFF switch 1 Accelerate to the desired speed and push the SET COAST switch 3 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the set speed will be maintained With the cruise control on you can increase speed for passing by using the accelerator pedal When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will return to the set speed To Change Cruising Speed To reset the cruise control to a slower speed press repeatedly or hold in the SET COAST switch 3 until the vehicle has slowed to the desired speed then release the switch The new speed will be maintained To reset the cruise control to a faster speed use either of the following proce dures Press repeatedly or hold in the RES ACC switch 4 Vehicle speed wvill steadily increase When you release the switch the new speed will be main tained Accelerate to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal and push the SET COAST switch 3 The new speed will be maintained To Cancel To cancel cruise control operation use one of the following
201. nd right front passenger Your vehicle also has side curtain air bags 2 40 BEFORE DRIVING EXAMPLE 80JC009 Your vehicle is equipped with a Supple mental Restraint System consisting of the following components in addition to a lap shoulder belt at each front seating position Drivers front air bag Front passenger s front air bag Seat belt pretensioners Air bag controller Driver s seat position sensors Occupant classification module PASS AIR BAG indicator Forward crash sensors Side air bags 10 Side curtain air bags 11 Side crash sensors 12 Front passenger s sensor mat 13 Seat belt buckle sensors gt GQ N 80JC030 2 41 e ry If the AIR BAG light on the instrument clus ter does not blink when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position or the AIR BAG light stays on or comes on while driving the air bag system or the seat belt pretensioner system may not work prop erly Have the air bag system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible Front Air Bags EXAMPLE 80JS026 EXAMPLE 79J059 The driver s front air bag is located behind the center pad of the steering wheel The words SRS AIRBAG are molded into the air bag cover to identify the location of the BEFORE DRIVING air bag The front passengers front air bag is located behind th
202. nd the side curtain air bag are not controlled by the front passenger sensing system O PASS Kata OFF DISP SET 80J024 When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator comes on for several seconds to let you know the system is working When the front passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger s front air bag including the seat belt pretensioner the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator will come on and stay on to remind you that the front passenger s front air bag is off The front passenger sensing system uses front seat pressure measurements and pressure locations to determine whether to activate or deactivate the front passenger s front air bag The front passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the front air bag depending on the front passengers seating posture and body build The air bag should be turned off in the following situations There is no occupant in the front pas senger seat The occupant of the front passenger seat lifts his or her weight off of the seat for a period of time The occupant of the front passenger seat is an infant or small child in a child restraint system or a small child in a booster seat A smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints or a very small adolescent is seated in the front passenger seat NOTE If the front passenger sea
203. nflated adjust the inflation pressure in all of your tires to the recommended inflation pressure as soon as possible Be aware that driving on a signifi cantly under inflated tire can cause the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure and may affect steering control and brake effectiveness This could lead to an accident resulting in severe injury or death Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE sec tion for additional details on the tire pres sure monitoring system Refer to Tires in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section for information on maintaining proper tire pressure Brake System Warning Light BRAKE This light comes on briefly when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position The light also comes on under the follow ing conditions 1 when the parking brake is engaged and 2 when the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir falls below the speci fied level The light should go out after fully releasing the parking brake if the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is ade quate If this light and the ABS warning light stay on or come on simultaneously when driv ing then there may be something wrong with both the rear brake proportioning valve function and anti lock function of the ABS If the brake system warning light comes on while you are driving the vehicle it may mean that there is something wrong with the vehicle s brak
204. ng System 4 21 Audio Systems _ III ua 4 32 INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel Instrument cluster Ignition switch Lighting switch Turn signal and dim mer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch if equipped 5 Hazard warning switch 6 Other switches if equipped 7 Heater control panel 8 9 AB N Audio if equipped Cigarette lighter ashtray or storage area 10 Hood release 11 Center ventilator 12 Side ventilator 13 Side defroster 14 Glove box 15 Fuse box 16 Air bag 17 Information display 4 1 13 13 EXAMPLE 131312 3 11 17 5 16 12 Cay oo wy OrrrrruO e OO Es 6 15 10 9 14 80J029 INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer Trip meter 3 Odometer Trip meter selector knob 4 Tachometer 5 Fuel gauge 6 Temperature gauge 7 Warning and indicator lights EXAMPLE i DE Qm 9 100 140 80JC011 4 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL Warning and Indicator Lights Low Tire Pressure Warning Light 52D305 As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that uses a low tire pressure warning light to inform you when one or more of your tires is signifi cantly under infla
205. ning system push the A C switch again During operation of the air conditioner you may notice slight changes in engine speed These changes are normal the system is designed so that the compressor turns on or off to maintain the desired tem perature Less operation of the compressor results in better fuel economy 4 26 INSTRUMENT PANEL System Operating Instructions Natural ventilation Select VENTILATION and FRESH AIR the temperature selector to the desired temperature position and the blower speed selector to OFF Fresh air will flow through the vehicle during driving Forced ventilation The control settings are the same as for natural ventilation except you set the blower speed selector to a position other than OFF Normal heating using outside air Select HEAT and FRESH AIR the tem perature selector to the desired tempera ture position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position Set ting the blower speed selector to a higher blower speed position increases heating efficiency Quick heating using recirculated air The control settings are the same as for normal heating except you select RECIR CULATED AIR If you use this heating method for an extended period of time the air in the vehicle can become contami nated and the windows can become misty Therefore use this method only for quick heating and change to the normal heating m
206. nk to get near the empty level 54G5848 A WARNING Be careful where you park and drive the catalytic converter and other exhaust components can get very hot As with any vehicle do not park or operate this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust system Improving Fuel Economy The following instructions will help you improve fuel economy Avoid excessive idling If you are to wait for more than a minute while you are parked stop the engine and start it again later When warming up a cold engine allow the engine to idle until the temperature gauge pointer comes up to the position In this position the engine is sufficiently warm for starting off Avoid jackrabbit starts Fast starts away from lights or stop signs will consume fuel unnecessarily and shorten engine life Start off slowly Avoid unnecessary stops Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop ping Try to maintain a slow steady speed whenever possible Slowing down and then accelerating again uses more fuel Keep a steady cruising speed Keep as constant a speed as road and traf fic conditions will permit EXAMPLE 60A183S Keep the air cleaner clean A dirty air cleaner will cause the fuel injec tion system to supply too much fuel to the engine for the amount of air being sup plied The result is waste of fuel due to incomple
207. nstallation with Lap Shoulder Seat Belts child restraint with no top strap 2 31 Installation with the LATCH System 2 34 Instrument Cluster eese 4 2 Instrument Light Brightness Control 4 14 Instrument Panel eese nennen u 4 1 intelligent All Wheel Drive i AWD AUTO Indicator BD m Q T 4 9 intelligent All Wheel Drive i AWD LOCK Indicator Light unns 4 9 Interior Light Switch u 5 8 J Jacking Instructions 10 1 Jump Starting Instructions 10 3 K Keyless Entry System Transmitter 2 10 Keyless Start System Indicator Light 4 8 Keyless Start System Remote Controller 2 3 KOYS iis 2 1 L Lap Shoulder Belt cere creer 2 24 Lighting 3 5 Lighting Turn Signal Control Lever 3 5 Lights reminder 3 5 Listening to CD 4 39 Listening to a CD from an External CD Changer CN 4 50
208. o change the unit indication in the display follow the instructions below You should operate the display before the vehicle moves 1 Hold in the SET button 8 for more than 2 seconds The unit display of the thermometer will blink 2 Push the M button 5 and the unit display of fuel consumption or driving range will blink Fuel consumption L L L km L 80J080 4 19 Driving range 80J090 3 Push the SET button 8 quickly to change the indication as shown in the above illustrations 4 Push the SET button 8 for more than 2 seconds and the unit display will stop blinking and the display will stay on If you don t push the DISP button 6 within about 8 seconds the unit display will automatically stop blinking and the display will stay on NOTE MPG is based on US gallons NOTE When you reconnect the negative ter minal to the battery the information display will be reinitialized Readjust the display If you select driving range the display will be shown after driving for a while Front Passenger s Seat Belt Reminder Light O zO bd 80J021 The front passenger s seat belt reminder light is located in the information display If there is a passenger in the front seat and the front passenger s seat belt is
209. o four remote con troller codes into your vehicle s memory The four codes may be the same or dif ferent f you try to program a fifth code the four remote controller codes that are pro grammed will be cleared automatically f you program a new remote controller code all of the old remote controller codes that are in your vehicle s memory will be erased automatically When you program a new remote controller you BEFORE DRIVING should reprogram any additional remote controllers at the same time To purchase new remote controllers see your SUZUKI dealer e Before you begin programming have all of your remote controllers available To program a new remote controller 1 Close all the doors of the vehicle 2 Sit in the drivers seat and confirm that the driver s door is unlocked 3 Insert the key into the ignition switch 4 Complete steps 1 through 6 described below within 25 seconds after step 3 UNLOCK LOCK 2 64004 1 Push the power door locking switch of the driver s door to the lock posi tion and then push it to the unlock position 2 Repeat step 1 two more times 2 8 BEFORE DRIVING 3 Push the power door locking switch of the driver s door to the lock posi tion 4 Remove the key from the ignition switch and then insert it again 5 Repeat step 4 three more times 6 To start the engine turn the ignition switch to the START position Wait
210. o tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsi bility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumi nation of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale A WARNING The tire pressure monitoring system is not a substitute for regular tire pressure inspections Check tire inflation pressures monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified on the vehicle s tire information placard and in the owner s manual Refer to Tires in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section A WARNING If the low tire pressure warning light does not come on when the ignition is turned to the ON position or comes on and blinks while driving there may be a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system Have your vehicle inspected by an autho rized SUZUKI dealer Even if the light turns off after blinking indicating that the monitoring system has recovered make sure to have an authorized SUZUKI dealer check the system A WARNING The load rating of your tires is reduced at lower inflation pressures If your tires become even moderately under inflated the vehicle load may exceed the load rating of the tires which can lead to tire f
211. o turn on 2WD i AWD switch 2WD i AWD switch will activate when the ignition switch is turned on From 2WD to i AWD AUTO Turn the 2WD i AWD switch to the neutral position and the i AWD AUTO indicator will come on AUTO 79J040 From i AWD AUTO to i AWD LOCK Push the i AWD LOCK switch for a few seconds until the i AWD LOCK indicator will come on LOCK Hi 79J100 From i AWD LOCK to i AWD AUTO Push the i AWD LOCK switch and the i AWD AUTO indicator will come on From i AWD AUTO or LOCK to 2WD Push the 2WD switch and the i AWD AUTO or i AWD LOCK indicator will turn off NOTE e The 2WD i AWD switch can be operated when the vehicle is either stopped or moving e Make sure that the front wheels are in the straight ahead position when operat ing the 2WD i AWD switch e While making turns or accelerating and decelerating operating the 2WD i AWD switch or turning off the key switch in the i AWD AUTO or i AWD LOCK mode may cause a shock but this is not a sys tem malfunction e While driving the i AWD LOCK mode as the vehicle speed increases the driving mode changes to the i AWD AUTO mode automatically Even when the vehicle speed reduces on the other hand the driving mode does not return to the i AWD LOCK mode automati cally You should press the i AWD LOCK switch according to the driving
212. oad 13 Fuel filter 14 Fuel lines and connections 15 Canister air suction filter R R R R R R R R R m E m a _ _ R E x ES B ES m l m E R every 250000 km 150000 miles 150 months a l INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE R Replace or change 1 Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace as necessary Interval This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months whichever comes first miles x 1000 12 15 18 21 27 30 33 39 km x 1000 a 20 25 30 35 45 50 55 65 months 12 15 18 21 27 30 33 39 CHASSIS AND BODY 1 Clutch for manual transaxle Pedal and fluid level 2 Brake discs and pads Brake drums and shoes 3 Brake hoses and pipes 4 Brake fluid level check replacement 5 Brake pedal stroke check adjustment 6 Parking brake lever and cable Lever movement check adjustment 7 Tires including tire rotation 8 Wheel discs 9 Wheel bearings 10 Suspension system 11 Propeller shafts i AWD Drive axle boots 12 Manual transaxle oil Level check replacement 13 Automatic transaxle A T 14 Transfer oil i AWD 15 Rear differential oil i AWD 16 Steering system Steering wheel movement 17 Power steering if equipped 18 All latches hinges and locks 19 Air conditioner filter element
213. ommended pressure 6 Make sure all tires have the same air pressure unless the owners manual indicates otherwise 9 26 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Tire Inspection damage should be replaced If any tires A WARNING Inspect your vehicle s tires at least once a show abnormal wear have them month by performing the following checks inspected by your SUZUKI dealer I 1 Measure the air pressure with tire y y gauge Adjust the pressure if neces A WARNING get inaccurate readings Check the inflation pressure from time to time while inflating the tire gradually until the specified pres sary Remember to check the spare tire too Refer to the Measuring Air Pressure section Hitting curbs and running over rocks can damage tires and affect wheel alignment Be sure to have tires and sure is obtained wheel alignment checked periodically Never underinflate or overinflate by your SUZUKI dealer the tires gt Underinflation can cause unusual handling characteristics or can cause the rim to slip on the tire bead resulting in an accident or damage to the tire or rim Underinflation can also cause tires to overheat leading to tire failure Overinflation can cause the tire to burst resulting in personal injury 4 Check for loose wheel nuts 5 Check that there are no nails stones or other objects sticking into the tires A WARNING Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires
214. ompartment light SX4 79J015 Trunk room light SX4 SEDAN 56KN004 9 43 High mount stop light if equipped SX4 SN 80J100 To remove a high mounted stop light hous ing the following procedure 1 Open the tailgate and remove the nuts 1 as shown in the illustration 63J127 2 Close the tailgate Remove a high mounted stop light housing 2 from the tailgate 63J107 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 63J108 3 Pushing the unguiform prongs 3 toward inside and remove the bulb holder 4 4 Replace the bulbs To install high mounted stop light housing in the reverse order of removal SX4 SEDAN 80JC047 Wiper Blades 80G083 If the wiper blades become brittle or dam aged or make streaks when wiping replace the wiper blades To install new wiper blades follow the pro cedures below CAUTION To avoid scratching or breaking the window do not let the wiper arm strike the window while replacing the wiper blade NOTE Some wiper blades may be different from the ones described here depending on vehicle specifications If so consult your SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement method 9 44 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE For windshield wipers and some rear wipers
215. on tain 5096 freeze If the lowest ambient temperature in your area is expected to be 35 C 31 F or below use higher concentration of anti concentrations up to 60 following the instructions on the antifreeze container When putting the cap on the reser voir tank line up the arrow on the cap and the arrow on the tank Fail ure to follow this can result in cool ant leakage WARNING Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if swallowed or inhaled Do not drink antifreeze or coolant solution If swal lowed do not induce vomiting Imme diately contact a poison control center or a physician Avoid inhaling mist or hot vapors if inhaled remove to fresh air If coolant gets in eyes flush eyes with water and seek medi cal attention Wash thoroughly after handling Solution can be poisonous to animals Keep out of the reach of children and animals INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Coolant Replacement Since special procedures are required we recommend you take your vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer for coolant replacement 9 18 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Windshield Washer Fluid or opposite side 65D108 O mooooooooooo 80J008 9 19 Check that there is washer fluid in the tank by looking at the washer fluid level gauge which is attached to the cap of the washer fluid tank If the fluid level is near E mark refill it A WARNING Do not use anti free
216. on Have this job done by your SUZUKI dealer as the lower glove box must be low ered for this job NOTE Your vehicle uses the air conditioning refrigerant HFC 134a commonly called H 134a R 134a replaced R 12 around 1993 for automotive applications Other refrigerants are available including recy cled R 12 but only R 134a should be used in your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong refrigerant may damage your air conditioning sys tem Use R 134a only Do not mix or replace the R 134a with other refrig erants INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System Climate Control Description of Controls 80J095 4 28 INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature selector Air conditioning switch 1 Blower speed selector Air intake selec tor 2 EXAMPLE d D Z Z 75 N 65 PUSH 85 A C AUTO OFF de gt cu 80J096 This is used to select the temperature by turning the selector Also this is used to turn on and off the air conditioning system by pushing the switch To turn on the air conditioning system push in the switch and the A C indicator light 4 will come on To turn off the air conditioning system push in the switch again and the A C indicator light 4 will go off NOTE If the A C indicator light 4 blinks there is a problem in the heating system and or air conditioning system You should have the system inspected by an authorized
217. or MP3 WMA MODE Selecting a folder Turn the sound control knob 1 to select a folder Repeat play Press the repeat button 2 Each time the button is pressed repeat play mode changes as follows Type 1 OFF s FOLDER m 66J128 Type 2 ED REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT OFF amp DISC REPEAT _ 66J145 NOTE This operation should be performed within 2 seconds To cancel repeat play press the repeat but ton 2 several times to change the repeat play mode to OFF TRACK REPEAT The indication TRACK RPT appears the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator D lights The track currently being played is played repeatedly FOLDER REPEAT The indication FOLDER RPT appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator D lights All the tracks in the folder currently being played are played repeatedly DISC REPEAT The indication DISC RPT appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator D lights When all the tracks on the disc currently being played finish playing play starts again at the beginning of the disc Selecting a track Press the track up button 3 to listen to the next track Press the track down button 4 twice to listen to the previous track When the track down button 4 is pressed once the track currently being played will start again at the beginning Fast forwardin
218. or mal condition caused by environmental factors such as cold wet snow etc A WARNING If brake squeal is excessive and occurs each time the brakes are applied you should have the brakes checked by your SUZUKI dealer OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT A WARNING Do not ride the brakes by applying them continuously or resting your foot on the pedal This will result in overheating of the brakes which could cause unpredictable braking action longer stopping distances or permanent brake damage Accelerator Pedal 3 This pedal controls the speed of the engine Depressing the accelerator pedal increases power output and speed Gearshift Lever Manual transaxle EXAMPLE 63J051 Automatic transaxle EXAMPLE 77J021 5 2 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Your vehicle is equipped with either a man ual transaxle or automatic transaxle The gearshift lever for each transaxle type is shown For details on how to use the tran saxle refer to the Using the Transaxle in OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE section 5 3 Fuel Filler Cap SX4 SX4 SEDAN EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 56KN029 80JC060 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 79J049 56KN030 The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear side of the vehicle The fuel filler door can be unlocked by pulling up the opener lever located on the outboard side of the driver s seat and can be locked
219. or carpet when the pedal is depressed with approximately 300 N 66 lbs 30 kg of force The minimum distance required is as specified Since your vehicle s brake system is self adjust ing there is no need for pedal adjustment If the pedal to floor carpet distance as measured above is less than the minimum distance required have your vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer 60G104 NOTE When measuring the distance between the brake pedal and floor wall be sure not to include the floor mat or rubber on the floor wall in your measurement INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING If you experience any of the following problems with your vehicle s brake system have the vehicle inspected immediately by your SUZUKI dealer Poor braking performance Uneven braking Brakes not work ing uniformly on all wheels Excessive pedal travel Brake dragging Excessive noise Except ABS equipped vehicle Pedal pulsation Pedal when pressed for braking pulsates 9 22 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Parking Brake Lever 200 N 44 Ibs 20 kg 60A226 Ratchet tooth specification b 4th 9th Check the parking brake for proper adjust ment by counting the number of clicks made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull up on the parking brake lever to the point of full engagement The parking brake lever should stop between the speci fied ratchet teeth and the rear
220. or emergency situations The hooks 3 are used for trailer train shipping purposes To tow your vehicle on the road or highway follow the instruction of Towing in EMER GENCY SERVICE or VEHICLE LOAD ING AND TOWING section WARNING Do not use the frame hooks to tow another vehicle or to have your vehi cle towed on the road or highway The hooks 1 and 2 are designed for use in emergency situations only such as if your vehicle or another vehicle gets stuck in deep mud or snow The hooks 3 are provided for trailer train shipping purposes CAUTION Never use the hooks 1 and 2 for trailer train shipping purposes to pre vent damage to the vehicle 5 13 Tire Changing Tool SX4 EXAMPLE 80JC014 SX4 SEDAN EXAMPLE 80JC045 The jack wheel brace jack handle are stowed in the luggage compartment 80J048 To remove the spare tire turn its bolt 1 counterclockwise and remove it EXAMPLE 79J085 To remove the jack turn its shaft counter clockwise and pull the jack out of the stor age bracket SX4 79J086 80JC015 To stow the jack place it in the storage bracket and turn the shaft clockwise until the jack is securely held in place OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Luggage Compartment Cover if equipped A WARNING The jack should be used only to chan
221. or replacing an air bag For that reason only an authorized SUZUKI dealer should be allowed to service or replace your air bags Please remind anyone who services your SUZUKI that it has air bags Service on or around air bag components or wiring must be performed only by an authorized SUZUKI dealer Improper ser vice could result unintended air bag deployment or could render the air bags inoperative Either of these two conditions may result in severe injury To prevent damage or unintended inflation of the air bag 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 air bag system components or wires The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing and the couplers are yellow for easy identification Scrapping a car that has an undeployed air bag can be hazardous Ask your dealer body repair shop or scrap yard for help with disposal If it is necessary to modify the advanced front air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities owners in the con tinental United States can call American Suzuki toll free at 1 800 934 0934 or write to American Suzuki Motor Corporation Automotive Customer Relations 3251 East Imperial Highway Brea CA 92821 6795 If you purchased your SUZUKI in Canada please contact the Suzuki Canada Cus tomer Relations Department by t
222. ose wheel and tire combinations approved by SUZUKI Motor Corpora tion as standard or optional equip ment for your vehicle For information regarding the specified tires refer to the Tire Information Label located the driver s side door pillar or the SPECIFICATIONS section CAUTION Replacing the original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer or odometer readings Check with your SUZUKI dealer before purchasing replacement tires that differ in size from the original tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading The U S National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has developed a grading system for evaluating the performance of passenger car tires The following informa tion will help you understand the grading system which applies to vehicles sold in the U S Consult your SUZUKI dealer or tire retailer for help in choosing the correct replacement tires for your vehicle Quality grades can be found where appli cable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AA ABC Temperature B All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform To Federal Safety Requirements in Addition To These Grades INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rat ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifi
223. osition other than LOCK The red indicator light will turn off within several seconds after the remote controller is returned to an area of the vehicle other than the rear luggage area If the remote controller is left in the vehicle and you lock the driver s door or front pas senger s door as described below the door will be automatically unlocked 2 7 f you open the driver s door and lock the door by turning the lock knob forward or pushing the power door locking switch the drivers door will be automatically unlocked f you open a door other than the driver s door and lock the front passenger s door by turning the lock knob forward or push ing the power door locking switch the front passenger s door will be automati cally unlocked For SX4 SEDAN if you close the trunk lid with the remote controller left in the trunk with all the doors locked the trunk will be automatically unlatched NOTE e The reminder will not operate when the remote controller is on the instrument panel in the glove box in the door pocket in the sun visor or on the floor etc e Be sure that the driver always carries the remote controller Do not leave the remote controller in the vehicle when leaving the vehicle Replacement of the battery If the remote controller becomes unreli able replace the battery To replace the battery of the remote con troller 66J016 1 Insert a flat blade screw driver c
224. ot cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interfer ence including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The term IC before the certification reg istration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Keyless Entry System Transmitter Type B 52D209 1 LOCK button 2 UNLOCK button 3 PANIC button LOCK button 1 UNLOCK button 2 function You can lock or unlock all doors including the tailgate of SX4 simultaneously by operating the transmitter near the vehicle To lock the doors push the LOCK but ton 1 To unlock the drivers door push the UNLOCK button 2 once To unlock other doors wait a second or two then push the UNLOCK button 2 a second time If you double click too fast the doors will not unlock BEFORE DRIVING When the doors are locked the turn signal lights will flash once When the doors are unlocked The turn signal lights will flash twice f the interior light switch is in the middle position the interior light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out If you insert the key into the ignition switch during this time the light will start to fade out immediately Be sure the doors are locked after you operate the LOCK button If no door is opened within about 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button is operated the
225. ous Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or used oil or solvent Repeated prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer Brief contact with used oil or solvent may irritate skin Keep new and used oil and solvent away from children and pets Wear a long sleeve shirt and water proof gloves Wash with soap if oil or solvent contacts your skin 4 Reinstall the drain plug and gasket Tighten the plug with a wrench to the specified torque Tightening torque specification 35 Nm 25 3 lb ft 3 5 kg m 9 12 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Replace the Oil Filter Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks 1 Pour oil through the filler hole and install the filler cap For the approximate capacity of the oil refer to the Capacities item in the SPECIFICATIONS section 2 Start the engine and look carefully for leaks at the oil filter and drain plug Run the engine at various speeds for at least 5 minutes 3 Stop the engine and wait about 5 min utes Check the oil level again and add oil if necessary Check for leaks again 546093 CAUTION amp 0A198 1 Oil filter When replacing the oil filter it is rec 1 Remove the engine under cover 2 3 4 turn ommended that you use a genuine 2 Using an oil filter wrench turn the oil fil SUZUKI replacement filter If you use ter counterclockwise and remove it 6 Tighten the filter 3 4 turn from the po
226. overed with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote controller and pry it open 66J017 2 Replace the battery 1 Lithium disc type CR2032 or equivalent so its ter minal faces the bottom of the case as shown in the illustration 3 Close the remote controller firmly 4 Make sure the door locks can be oper ated with the remote controller 5 Dispose of the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regula tions Do not dispose of lithium batter ies with ordinary household trash WARNING Swallowing a lithium battery may cause serious internal injury Do not allow anyone to swallow a lithium battery Keep lithium batteries away from children and pets If swallowed contact a physician immediately CAUTION The transmitter remote controller is a sensitive electronic instrument To avoid damaging it do not expose it to dust or moisture or tamper with inter nal parts Programming erasing the remote con troller code yourself Your new vehicle was originally equipped with two remote controllers If you have lost one of the remote control lers you should change the remote con troller code in your vehicle s memory as soon as possible for security If you pur chase additional remote controllers the new remote controllers need to be pro grammed into your vehicle s memory You can perform this yourself by using the fol lowing procedure NOTE You can program up t
227. peed capability over 186 mph J M S Marking This marking indicates the tire has some mud and snow capabilities and is designed for all season use Tire Size The following illustration shows an exam ple of a typical passenger car tire size 215 65R15 R Td C E 67D028 A Tire Type This letter code indicates the primary intended use of the tire The letter P identifies a tire primarily intended for use on a passenger vehicle B Tire Width This three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio This two digit number represents the tire section height divided by the tire section width D Construction Code This letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply tire con struction the letter D means diago nal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply con struction E Rim Diameter This two digit number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches A WARNING Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires which are all the same type and size This is important to ensure proper steering and handling of the vehicle Never mix tires of different size or type on the four wheels of your vehi cle Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving which may lead to an accident The size and type of tires used should be only those approved by S
228. pes Check periodically to make sure the roof rack is securely installed and free from damage For vehicles with roof rack anchors make sure the anchors are covered with the caps when not in use WARNING Abrupt maneuvers or failure to properly secure cargo can allow the cargo to fly off the vehicle and hit others causing personal injury or property damage Mount cargo securely and avoid abrupt maneuvers such as jack rabbit starts sharp turns fast cor nering and sudden braking Check periodically to make sure that cargo is securely fastened Large bulky long or flat items can affect vehicle aerodynamics or be caught by the wind and can reduce vehicle control resulting in an acci dent and personal injury Drive cau tiously at a safely reduced speed when carrying this type of cargo 60G408 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas Warning 6 1 Daily Inspection Checklist 6 1 Starting the Engine 6 2 Engine Block Heater if equipped 6 4 Using the Transaxle 6 5 Using the 2WD i AWD intelligent All Wheel Drive Switch if equipped 6 7 Braking
229. play To advance the minute display quickly hold in the M button 5 for about 1 second and continue holding Thermometer 2 The thermometer shows the outside tem perature when the ignition switch is in the ON position If the outside temperature nears freezing the mark 7 will come on when the display shows the outside temperature NOTE The thermometer will not indicate the actual outside temperature when driving at low speed or when stopped You can change the unit indication of the thermometer between F and C To change the indication follow the instruc tions below 1 Hold in the SET button 8 for more than 2 seconds The unit display of the thermometer will blink 80J089 2 Push the SET button 8 quickly to change the indication between F and C as shown in the illustration 3 Hold in the SET button 8 for more than 2 seconds and the unit indication will stop blinking If you don t push the SET button 8 within about 8 seconds after the unit display starts blinking the unit display will automatically stop blinking Fuel Consumption and Driving Range 3 This display can be changed to show instantaneous fuel consumption average fuel consumption or driving range Also the display of fuel consumption can be turned off if you desire 2 01 son omc D J 2 c E
230. position Z Es 5 Grasp the front of the child restraint and push the child restraint forcefully to latch the connecting bars Make sure they are securely latched by trying to move the child restraint system in all directions especially forward 6 Return the seatback if folded Attach the top tether strap if applicable WARNING The seatback should always be securely latched in a fairly upright position when any type of child seat is installed An unlatched or reclined seatback will reduce the intended effectiveness of the child restraint system 2 36 BEFORE DRIVING Installation of Child Restraint with Top Strap SX4 EXAMPLE 63021 SX4 SEDAN EXAMPLE w 56KN015 2 37 Some child restraint systems require the use of a top strap Top strap anchor brack ets are provided in your vehicle at the loca tions shown in the illustrations Install the child restraint system as follows 1 For SX4 remove the luggage compart ment cover 2 Secure the child restraint on rear seat using the procedure described above for securing a restraint system that does not require a top strap 3 For SX4 SEDAN open the cover that is marked with the anchor bracket symbol to access the anchor bracket Close the cover when not using the anchor bracket 4 Hook the top strap to the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap according to the instructions provided by the child res
231. push in the ignition switch or insert the key during this time the light will start to fade out immediately Be sure the doors are locked after you operate the request switch to lock the doors NOTE e The door locks can not be operated by the request switch under the following conditions 2 5 If any door is open or is not completely closed If the ignition switch is in a position other than LOCK If the ignition key is inserted in the igni tion switch If no doors are opened within about 30 seconds after unlocking the doors by pushing the request switch the doors will be locked again automatically EXAMPLE 80J056 1 80 cm 2 1 2 feet When the remote controller is within approximately 80 cm 2 1 2 feet from a front door handle or the tailgate switch you can lock or unlock the doors by pushing the request switch NOTE If the remote controller is outside the request switch operating range described above you will not be able to operate the request switch If the battery of the remote controller runs down or there are strong radio waves or noise the request switch oper ating range may be reduced or the remote controller may be inoperative If the remote controller is too close to the door glass the request switches may not operate If a spare remote controller is in the vehi cle the request switches may not oper ate normally The remote controller
232. r brake effec tiveness can be reduced from over heating brake life permanent brake damage may result If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle securely or does not fully release have your vehicle inspected immediately by an autho rized SUZUKI dealer shortened A WARNING Always set the parking brake fully before leaving your vehicle or it may roll causing injury or damage When parking make sure the gearshift lever for manual transaxle vehicles is in 1st gear or R Reverse and the gearshift lever for automatic tran saxle vehicles is in P Park Remember even though the tran saxle is in gear or in Park you must set the parking brake fully Pedals Manual transaxle EXAMPLE ow 79J072 Automatic transaxle EXAMPLE _ 794154 Clutch Pedal 1 For manual transaxle The clutch pedal is used to disengage the drive to the wheels when starting the engine stopping or shifting the gearshift lever Depressing the pedal disengages the clutch CAUTION Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal It could result in excessive clutch wear or clutch dam age Brake Pedal 2 Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with either front and rear disc brakes or front disc brakes and rear drum_ brakes Depressing the brake pedal applies both sets of brakes You may hear occasional brake squeal when you apply the brakes This is a n
233. r durability and may violate governmental regula tions In addition damage or perfor mance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranty CAUTION Improper installation of mobile com munication equipment such as cellu lar telephones or CB Citizen s Band radios may cause electronic interfer ence with your vehicle s ignition sys tem resulting in vehicle performance problems Consult your SUZUKI dealer or qualified service technician for advice on installing such mobile communication equipment LEAK DETECTION PUNP NOTE Your vehicle has a pump to regularly check the vehicle s evaporative emission control system for leaks This check is performed approximately five hours after the engine is turned off During this leak check you may hear a sound coming from the vehicle for several minutes This sound is normal and does not indicate a malfunction 0 3 FUEL RECOMMENDATION FUEL RECOMMENDATION Fuel Recommendation 1 1 65D394 FUEL RECOMMENDATION Fuel Recommendation 60A004 Your vehicle requires regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump octane R M 2 method In some areas the only fuels that are available are oxy genated fuels Oxygenated fuels which meet the mini mum octane requirement and the require ments described below may be used in your vehicle without
234. r example slope or curve and driving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank The mark 2 indicates that the fuel filler door is located on the left side of the vehi cle 4 12 INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Gauge Hazard Warning Switch 79J133 When the ignition switch is in the ON position this gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature Under normal driving conditions the indicator should stay within the normal acceptable temperature range between and If the indicator approaches H overheating is indicated Follow the instructions for engine overheat ing in the EMERGENCY SERVICE sec tion 4 13 79J041 Push in the hazard warning switch to acti vate the hazard warning lights All four turn signal lights and both turn signal indicators will flash simultaneously To turn off the lights push the switch again Use the hazard warning lights to warn other traffic during emergency parking or when your vehicle could otherwise become a traffic hazard ESP OFF Switch if equipped WY EXAMPLE D D 79J180 ESP is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler AG The ESP OFF switch is located on the center console You turn the ESP systems other than ABS on or off using this switch To turn off the ESP systems other than ABS push and hold the ESP OFF switch until
235. r hands and arms from being cut After washing your vehicle care fully test the brakes before driving to make sure they have maintained their normal effectiveness When washing the vehicle follow the instructions below 1 Flush the underside of body and wheel housings with pressurized water to remove mud and debris Use plenty of water CAUTION When washing the vehicle avoid directing steam or hot water of more than 80 C 176 F on plastic parts To avoid damaging engine compo nents do not use pressurized water in the engine compartment 2 Rinse the body to loosen the dirt Remove dirt and mud from the body exterior with running water You may use a soft sponge or brush Do not use hard materials which can scratch the paint or plastic Remember that the headlight covers or lenses are made of plastic in many cases CAUTION To avoid damage to the paint or plas tic surface do not wipe the dirt off without ample water Be sure to fol low above procedure 3 Wash the entire exterior with a mild detergent or car wash soap using a sponge or soft cloth The sponge or cloth should be frequently soaked in the soap solution CAUTION When using a commercial car wash product observe the cautions speci fied by the manufacturer Never use strong household detergents soaps 4 Once the dirt has been completely removed rinse off the detergent with running water 5 After rinsing
236. r is stamped on a metal tag provided with the keys Keep the tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you will need this number to have new keys made Write the number below for your future reference KEY NUMBER Ignition Key Reminder A buzzer sounds to remind you to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition switch when the driver s door is opened 2 1 Door Locks WARNING Always lock all doors when driving Locking the doors helps to prevent occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an acci dent It also helps prevent unin tended opening of the doors Side Door Locks LOCK UNLOCK Front 60A009 To lock a front door from outside the vehi cle Insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle or Turn the lock knob forward then pull and hold the door handle as you close the door To unlock a front door from outside the vehicle insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle EXAMPLE 79J021 To lock a door from inside the vehicle turn the lock knob forward Turn the lock knob rearward to unlock the door To lock a rear door from outside the vehi cle turn the lock knob forward and close the door You do not need to pull and hold the door handle as you close the door Power Door Locking System You can lock and unlock all the doors including the tailgate of SX4
237. raint would be too close to the inflating air bag 2 30 BEFORE DRIVING 65D608 65D609 2 31 A WARNING Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle When installing a child restraint sys tem be sure to follow the instruc tions below Be sure to secure the child in the restraint system accord ing to the manufacturer s instruc tions Installation with Lap Shoulder Seat Belts child restraint with no top strap EXAMPLE 83E031 Install your child restraint system accord ing to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer If you install the child restraint system in the front seat be sure to slide the seat to the rearmost position After making sure that the seat belt is securely latched BEFORE DRIVING EXAMPLE NN EXAMPLE 83E035 EXAMPLE 1 Pull all of the remaining webbing out of the retractor You will hear a click which means that the emergency locking retractor ELR has converted to func tion as an automatic locking retractor ALR 83E032 2 Allow the extra webbing to retract and pull the webbing toward the retractor to take up any slack Make sure that the lap portion of the belt is tight around the child restraint system and the shoulder portion of the belt is positioned so that it can not interfere with the child
238. raking efficiency Failure to take this precaution could result in loss of vehicle control CAUTION When descending a down hill NEVER turn the ignition key to the OFF position Emission control system and automatic transaxle if equipped damage may result Driving on Slippery Roads 60G089S Under wet road conditions you should drive at a lower speed than on dry roads due to possible slippage of tires during braking When driving on icy snow cov ered or muddy roads reduce your speed and avoid sudden acceleration abrupt braking or sharp steering movements intelligent All Wheel Drive i AWD Models Your i AWD provides greater traction on slippery roads than 2 wheel drive models However your i AWD will not have as much traction in deep snow mud or sand as multipurpose 4WD vehicles You should not attempt to drive your i AWD in deep snow mud or sand i AWD models are not sport utility vehicles and are not designed for off road use DRIVING TIPS If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in snow mud or sand follow the directions below 1 Shift the transaxle back and forth between a forward range or first gear for manual transaxle and reverse This will create a rocking motion which may give you enough momentum to free the vehicle Press gently on the accelerator to keep wheel spinning to a minimum wheel rpm Remove your foot from the accelerator while shifting Do not rac
239. rame in the reverse order of removal To remove and install some types of rear wiper blade from and to the wiper frame Removal VE 3 52D104 1 Flex the locked end of blade 3 away from retainer 4 to unlock it and slide the blade out as shown 9 47 Installation 60A265 2 Install the new blade in the reverse order of removal Make sure that the blade is properly retained by all the hooks and the end is locked in place To remove and install some types of rear wiper blade from and to the wiper frame 65D151 1 Flex the ends of blade and frame and slide the blade out as shown But do not flex the frame end more than necessary If you do it can break off 2 Install the new blade in the reverse order of removal Make sure that the blade is properly retained by all the hooks and both ends are in place Air Conditioning System If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period such as during winter it may not give the best performance when you start using it again To help maintain opti mum performance and durability of your air conditioner it needs to be run periodically Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 9 48 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 60G411 EMERGENCY SERVICE
240. re Refer to Tires in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section for details Do not use tires other than those specified by SUZUKI Never use dif ferent sizes or types of tires on the front and rear wheels For informa tion regarding the specified tires refer to the Tire Information Label located on the driver s side door pillar Continued DRIVING TIPS A WARNING Continued Never use oversized tires or special shocks and springs to raise jack up your vehicle This will change its handling characteristics Over sized tires may also rub against the fender over bumps causing vehicle damage or tire failure After driving through water test the brakes while driving at a slow speed to see if they have main tained their normal effectiveness If the brakes are less effective than normal dry them by repeatedly applying the brakes while driving slowly until the brakes have regained their normal effective ness 7 4 DRIVING TIPS 54G215 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING Vehicle Loading l u u u 8 1 Trailer Towing l u u u u u 8 2 Towing Your Vehicle recreational towing 8 2 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING Vehicle Loading Lum i Your vehicle was designed for specific weight capacities The weight capa
241. res must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law A WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Exces sive speed underinflation or exces sive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure 9 29 Tire Rotation H J 0 To avoid uneven wear of your tires and to prolong their life rotate the tires as illus trated Tires should be rotated as recom mended in the periodic maintenance schedule After rotation adjust front and rear tire pressures to the specification listed on your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information Label A WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off Compact Spare Tire if equipped 54G115 1 Wear indicator 2 Indicator location mark Your vehicle comes equipped with the compact spare tire The compact spare is
242. riving When driving at highway speeds pay attention to the following Stopping distance progressively increases with vehicle speed Apply the brakes far enough ahead of the stopping point to allow for the extra stopping dis tance On rainy days Hydroplaning can occur Hydroplaning is the loss of direct con tact between the road surface and the vehicle s tires due to a water film forming between them Steering or braking the vehicle while Hydroplaning can be very difficult and loss of control can occur Keep speed down when the road surface is wet At high speeds the vehicle may be affected by side winds Therefore reduce speed and be prepared for unex pected buffeting which can occur at the exits of tunnels when passing by a cut of a hill or when being overtaken by large vehicles etc Driving on Hills 77J0298 When climbing steep hills the car may begin to slow down and show a lack of power If this happens you should shift to a lower gear so that the engine will again be operating in its normal power range Shift rapidly to prevent the car from losing momentum When driving down a hill the engine should be used for braking by shifting to next lower gear Do this with EITHER an automatic or manual transaxle WARNING Try not to hold the brake pedal down too long or too often while going down a steep or long hill This could cause the brakes to overheat result ing in reduced b
243. rm recom mended maintenance items enclosed with a rectangle will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life SUZUKI however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated inter vals and the maintenance recorded 9 4 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE R Replace or change 1 Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace as necessary Interval This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months whichever comes first miles x 1000 7 5 15 22 5 30 37 5 45 52 5 60 67 5 75 km x 1000 12 5 25 37 5 50 62 5 75 87 5 100 112 5 125 months 15 22 5 30 37 5 45 52 5 60 67 5 75 17 13 14 15 16 All latches hinges and locks 18 CHASSIS AND BODY 1 Clutch for manual transaxle Pedal and fluid level Brake discs and pads Brake drums and shoes Brake hoses and pipes Brake fluid level check replacement Brake pedal stroke check adjustment Parking brake lever and cable Lever movement check adjustment Tires including tire rotation Wheel discs Suspension system Propeller shafts i AWD Drive axle boots Manual transaxle oil Level check replacement Automatic transaxle A T Transfer oil i AWD Rear differential oil i AWD Steering system Steering wheel mo
244. rn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out If you push in the ignition switch or insert the key during this time the light will start to fade out immediately Be sure the doors are locked after you operate the LOCK button If no door is opened within about 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button is operated the doors will automatically lock again NOTE The maximum operating distance of the remote controller is about 5 16 ft but this can vary depending on the sur roundings especially near other trans mitting devices such as radio towers or CB Citizen s Band radios The door locks can not be operated with the remote controller if the ignition switch is a position other than LOCK or the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch or if any door is open If any door is open you cannot lock the door by operating the remote controller however unlock the door You cannot lock the door unless all of the door are closed completely If you lose one of the remote controllers ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos sible for a replacement Be sure to have your dealer program the new remote controller code in your vehicle s memory so that the old code is erased or per form the programming procedure your self according to the instructions in this section PANIC button 3 function This function is to get the attention of oth ers Press the PANIC button 3 for more than 1
245. ront air bags should deploy at reduced power or at full power accord ing to crash severity Whether the air bags should deploy at reduced power or at full power according to crash severity driver s seat fore aft position and whether or not the front passenger ss seat belt is fastened Whether the front passengers front air bag should deploy or not based on clas sification of the occupant of the front passenger s seat Since your vehicle is equipped with side air bags and side curtain air bags crash sen sors will detect a side collision and if the controller judges that the side collision is severe enough it will trigger the side air bag and side curtain air bag inflators The inflators inflate the appropriate air bags with nitrogen or argon gas The inflated air bags provide a cushion for your head front air bags and side curtain air bags only and upper body The air bag inflates and deflates so quickly that you may not even realize that it has activated The air bag will neither hinder your view nor make it harder to exit the vehicle BEFORE DRIVING Air bags 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 air bag may irritate bare skin such as the facial area against a front air bag Also upon inflation a loud noise will occur and some powder and smoke will be released These conditions are not
246. s refer to Audio Systems in the INSTRUMENT PANEL section 3 11 INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 4 1 Instrument Cluster esent 4 2 Warning and Indicator Lights 4 3 Selector Position Indicator if equipped 4 10 Speedometer Odometer Trip meter 4 11 Tachometer 4 12 Fuel 4 12 Temperature Gauge 4 13 Hazard Warning Switch 4 13 ESP OFF Switch if equipped 4 13 Instrument Light Brightness Control 4 14 2WD i AWD intelligent All Wheel Drive Switch if equipped 4 14 Heated Rear Window and Heated Outside Rearview 506406 Mirrors if equipped Switch 4 15 Fog Light Switch if equipped 4 16 Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray if equipped 4 16 Information Display 4 17 Glove BOX J 4 20 Heating and Air Conditioni
247. s and Tethers for Children The anchors are located where the rear of the seat cushion meets the bottom of the seatback SX4 SEDAN EXAMPLE 80JC028 For SX4 SEDAN the covers marked with the child restraint symbol as shown in the illustration indicate the presence of lower anchors Remove the covers before install ing the child restraint system Cover the lower anchors when not in use Install the LATCH type child restraint sys tem according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer After installing try moving the child restraint system in all directions especially forward to make sure the flexible straps or rigid connecting bars are securely latched to the anchors BEFORE DRIVING NOTE Although there are three second row seat ing positions you cannot install three LATCH type child restraints in the second row seats You can install one or two LATCH restraint s Be sure to install the LATCH type child restraint s in the out board seating positions If your LATCH restraint has flexible lower connecting straps these general instruc tions apply 1 If possible fold the seatback rearward for easier installation EXAMPLE 73K017 2 Place the child restraint in the second row seat feeding the strap hooks through the slots in the seat cushion or the slots in the seatback bottom 2 34 BEFORE DRIVING EXAMPLE 65D340 3 Snap
248. s at the proper mileage intervals 65D603 When the ignition switch is turned to ON with the lighting switch is in the OFF posi tion the display shows three types of indi cation odometer A trip meter A B and trip meter B C Push the selector knob 3 quickly to switch the indication among the three You can use the two trip meters A and B independently About 2 seconds 80J057 Hold in the selector knob for about 2 sec onds to reset the trip meter to zero Tachometer Fuel Gauge EXAMPLE 5 X1000rpm 8 80J033 The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute CAUTION Never drive with the engine speed indicator in the red zone or severe engine damage can result 80JC039 When the ignition switch is in the ON position this gauge gives an approximate indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank F stands for full and E stands for empty If the indicator gets off the graduation of E not character E refill the tank as Soon as possible NOTE The indicator moves a little depending on road conditions for example slope or curve and driving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank INSTRUMENT PANEL If the low fuel warning light 1 comes on fill the fuel tank immediately NOTE The activation point of the low fuel warning light 1 varies depending on road condi tions fo
249. s heating method for an extended period of time the air in the vehicle can become contami nated and the windows can become misty Therefore use this method only for quick heating and change to the normal heating method as soon as possible Head cooled Feet warmed heating Select BI LEVEL and FRESH AIR the temperature selector to the desired tem perature position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed posi tion Unless the temperature selector is in the fully COLD position or fully HOT posi tion the air that comes out of the center and side outlets will be cooler than the air that comes out of the floor outlets Defrosting Feet warmed heating Select HEAT amp DEFROST and FRESH AIR the temperature selector to the desired temperature position and the blower speed selector to HIGH When the windshield has become clear set the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position Defrosting Select DEFROST and FRESH AIR the temperature selector to the desired tem perature position higher temperature pro vides more efficient defrosting and the blower speed selector to HIGH When the windshield has become clear set the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position INSTRUMENT PANEL 79J070 NOTE If you need maximum defrosting adjust the temperature selector to the HOT end and adjust the side outlets so the air blows on the side w
250. s law enforcement per sonnel may have access to the spe cial equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or storage device Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying American Suzuki Motor Corp If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or American Suzuki Motor Corp To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Sev enth Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor mation about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov To contact American Suzuki owners in the continental United States can call toll free 1 800 934 0934 or write to American Suzuki Motor Corporation Automotive Customer Relations 3251 East Imperial Highway Brea CA 92821 6795 For owners outside the continental United States please refer to the dis tributors address listed in your War ranty Information booklet For vehicles registered
251. seat belt is fastened Also your vehicle has a front passenger sensing system which turns off the front passengers front air bag and seat belt pre tensioner under certain conditions Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags EXAMPLE 62J114 SRS AIRBAG 77J052 Side air bags are located in the part of the front seatbacks closest to the doors The words SRS AIRBAG are molded into the side air bag cover to identify the location of the side air bags 64J034 Side curtain air bags are located in the roof lining The words SRS AIRBAG are molded into the pillar to identify the loca tion of the side curtain air bags Side collision range 64J036 Side air bags and side curtain air bags will not inflate 54G027 BEFORE DRIVING Side air bags and side curtain air bags will probably not inflate 54G028 Side air bags and side curtain air bags are designed to inflate only in severe side impact collisions They are not designed to inflate in frontal or rear collisions rollovers or minor side collisions since they would offer no protection in those types of acci dents Only the side air bag and side cur tain air bag on the side of the vehicle that is struck will inflate Remember since an air bag deploys only one time during an accident seat belts are needed to restrain occupants from further movements during the accident
252. simulta neously by Turning the key in a front door lock or Pushing the power door locking switch located on the driver s side or the front passenger s side door panel LOCK UNLOCK Front 54G294 when using the key To lock all the doors simultaneously insert the key in a front door lock and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle once To unlock all the doors simultaneously insert the key in a front door lock and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle twice To unlock only one of the front doors insert the key in that door lock and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle once Driver s side EXAMPLE UNLOCK g LOCK 7 lt gt 1 80J036 BEFORE DRIVING Front passenger s side EXAMPLE SS NEA when using the power door locking switch To lock or unlock all the doors simulta neously depress the front or rear of the switch 1 or 2 respectively 2 2 BEFORE DRIVING Keyless Start System Remote Controller Keyless Entry System Transmitter Type A Type B 66J111 Your vehicle is equipped with either a key less start system remote controller Type A or a keyless entry system transmitter Type B The remote controller has a key less entry system and a keyless start sys tem The transmitter has only a keyless entry system For details refer to the fol
253. sired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 For Canada This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interfer ence including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The term IC before the certification reg istration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Child Lock System rear doors EXAMPLE 80J091 Each of the rear doors is equipped with a child lock which can be used to help pre vent unwanted opening of the door from inside the vehicle When the lock lever is in the LOCK position 1 the rear door can only be opened from outside When the lock lever is in the UNLOCK position 2 the rear door can be opened from inside or outside WARNING Be sure to place the child lock in the LOCK position whenever children are seated in the rear BEFORE DRIVING Tailgate SX4 EXAMPLE 80JC059 1 Tailgate unlatch switch You can lock and unlock the tailgate by using the key in the driver s door lock To open the tailgate push and hold the tail gate unlatch switch 1 and lift the tailgate NOTE When the tailga
254. so has a lock switch for the passenger s window When you push in the lock switch the passengers window can not be raised or lowered by operating any of the switches 2 3 4 or 5 To restore normal operation release the lock switch by pushing the switch again WARNING You should always lock the passen ger s window operation when there are children in the vehicle Children can be seriously injured if they get part of their body caught by the window during operation Continued A WARNING Continued To avoid injuring an occupant by window entrapment be sure no part of the occupant s body such as hands or head is in the path of the electric windows when closing them Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle even if a short time Also do not leave chil dren alone in a parked vehicle Unattended children could use the electric window switches and get trapped by the window EXAMPLE j 52LM012 NOTE The rear door windows are not designed to open fully They can be opened about 2 3 of the way down NOTE If you drive with one of the rear windows open you may hear a loud sound caused by air vibration To reduce the sound open the driver s or front passenger s window or narrow the rear window opening Mirrors Inside Rearview Mirror 65D410 65D409 You can adjust the inside rearview mirror by hand so
255. sor mat could be damaged and the front passenger sensing system may not work prop erly A WARNING The front passenger sensing system may not work properly in the follow ing situations The occupant is sitting near the dashboard or is not sitting in the proper position Objects placed under the seat are pushing up on the seat cushion A WARNING If the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator on the instrument panel turns on even though there is no occupant or an adult occupant in the front pas senger s seat it means that some thing may be wrong with the passenger sensing system Have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible WARNING Do not spill any liquids on the seat Liquids can damage the sensors under the front seat Have the driver s seat position sen sor and the front passenger s sen sor mat inspected by your dealer after a collision Do not replace the front seats If you replace them the air bags and front passenger sensing system may not work properly Do not use a seat cover If you use a seat cover the front passenger sensing system may not work prop erly How the System Works In a frontal collision the crash sensors will detect rapid deceleration and send a signal to the controller If the controller judges that the deceleration represents a severe frontal crash the controller will trigger the inflators The controller also judges Whether the f
256. sure that the fuse box always carries spare fuses 9 39 Headlight Aiming Since special procedures are required we recommend you take your vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer for headlight alignment Bulb Replacement A WARNING Light bulbs can be hot enough to burn your finger right after being turned off This is true especially for halogen headlight bulbs Replace the bulbs after become cool enough The headlight bulbs are filled with pressurized halogen gas They can burst and injure you if they are hit or dropped Handle them carefully they CAUTION The oils from your skin may cause a halogen bulb to overheat and burst when the lights are on Grasp a new bulb with a clean cloth CAUTION Frequent replacement of a bulb indi cates the need for an inspection of the electrical system This should be carried out by your SUZUKI dealer NOTE If it is difficult to replace headlight bulbs or parking light bulbs due to under hood com ponents trust this job to your dealer Center Interior Light if equipped Headlights 60G115 Pull down the lens by using a plain screw driver covered with a soft cloth as shown To install it simply push it back in The bulb can be removed by simply pulling it out When replacing the bulb make sure that the contact springs are holding the bulb securely 65D149 54G121 Open the engine hood Remove the cou pler and the rubber cover
257. sure to depress the brake pedal when moving the gearshift lever or the vehicle can move suddenly 75F086 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 54G317 1 FULL 2 LOW 3 The lowest point Fluid level 6 The handle of the A T fluid dipstick is colored red for easy identification Remove the dipstick clean it and push it back in until the cap seats Pull out the dipstick and read the fluid level The fluid level should be between the two marks in the HOT range on the dipstick 7 Add just enough specified fluid through the dipstick hole to fill the transaxle to the proper level It takes only 0 4 liters 0 85 US pt for 4 speed automatic tran saxle to raise the level from LOW to FULL 9 16 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION After checking or adding oil be sure to insert the dipstick securely Changing Oil Since special procedures materials and tools are required to change the automatic transaxle oil it is recommended that you trust this job to your authorized SUZUKI dealer 9 17 Engine Coolant 56KN049 EXAMPLE 60A208 Selection of Coolant To maintain optimum performance and durability of your engine use SUZUKI Genuine Coolant or equivalent This type of coolant is best for your cooling system as it Helps maintain proper engine tempera ture Gives proper protection against freezing and boiling Gives
258. switch NOTE e 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 in again to illuminate the blue indicator light 3 2 STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS If the keyless start system red indicator light illuminates the remote controller may not be in the vehicle or the battery of the remote controller may be unreli able NOE e 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 e The ignition switch may not turn when the remote controller is on the instru ment panel in the glove box in the door pocket in the sun visor or on the floor CAUTION The remote controller is a sensitive electronic instrument To avoid dam aging the remote controller Do not expose it to impacts mois ture or high temperature such as by leaving it on the dashboard under direct sunlight Keep the remote controller away from magnetic objects such as a television You can also turn the ignition switch by inserting the ignition key into the slot 3 3 The ign
259. t is unoccupied the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator will not come on but the front passenger s front air BEFORE DRIVING bag will not deploy and the seat belt pre tensioner will not operate If you have secured a child in the front pas senger seat in a forward facing child restraint system or booster seat and the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator light is not on turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint or booster seat from the vehicle and reinstall it following the child restraint or booster seat manufacturer s directions Also refer to Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems in this section If after reinstalling the child restraint and restart ing the vehicle the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator is still not lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint If the PASS AIR BAG OFF indi cator is still not on secure the child in the child restraint or booster seat in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer 2 46 BEFORE DRIVING 65D607 WARNING Do not install rear facing child restraint the front passenger s seat If the passenger s front air bag inflates a child in a rear facin
260. tal CD label has been removed This may cause the CD not to eject or result in a malfunction INSTRUMENT PANEL Type 1 Display AM FM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Built in CD Player A B C 66J100 CD insertion slot CD eject button Disc button CD AUX Track up button Fast forward button Track down button Rewind button Repeat button RPT mesuma E c 7 gt 4 c SEEK TRACK CAT ED STEGET G A Mode indicator B Track number C Play time D Repeat indicator 80J063 4 40 INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE About Single CDs 8 cm CDs No adapter is required to play a single CD single CD is inserted from the center of the CD insertion slot Since an ejected single CD is not auto matically reloaded be sure to remove the ejected single CD 4 41 Loading a CD Insert a CD in the CD insertion slot 1 When a CD is loaded play starts and the CD indicator A lights Ejecting a CD Press the CD eject button 2 If you left a CD ejected for a period of about 15 seconds it will be automatically drawn inside the unit Auto reload func tion The backup eject function This function allows you to eject a CD with the power turned off by pressing the CD eject button 2 CAUTION If you forcef
261. tart the engine Be sure that the driver always carries the remote controller If you lose one of the remote controllers ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos sible for a replacement Be sure to have your dealer program the new remote controller code in your vehicle s memory so that the old code is erased or per form the programming procedure your self according to the instructions in this section You can use up to four remote controllers and ignition keys for your vehicle Ask your SUZUKI dealer for details The battery life of the remote controller is about two years but it can vary depending on usage conditions BEFORE DRIVING 8 55 80JC026 To stow the ignition key into the remote controller push the key in the remote con troller until you hear a click 80JC027 To remove the key from the remote control ler push the button A in the direction of the arrow and pull the key out from the remote controller 2 6 BEFORE DRIVING Reminder function EXAMPLE 80J037 If the remote controller is not in the vehicle under the following conditions a buzzer sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds and the keyless start system indicator light on the instrument cluster blinks in red When the vehicle speed is over 10 km h 6 mph When one or more doors are opened and all of the doors are later closed with the ignition switch in a p
262. te fuel burning Keep weight to a minimum The heavier the load the more fuel the vehicle consumes Take out any luggage or cargo when it is not necessary Keep tire pressure correct Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel due to increased running resistance of the tires Keep your tires inflated to the correct pressure shown on the label located below the driver s side door latch striker OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 6 20 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING TIPS DRIVING TIPS Highway Driving U u u 7 1 Driving on Hills 7 1 Driving on Slippery Roads 7 2 60G409 DRIVING TIPS 52D078S WARNING Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times Even though air bags are equipped at the front seating positions the driver and all passengers should be properly restrained at all times using the seat belts provided Refer to the Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems section for instructions on proper use of the seat belts Never drive while under the influ ence of alcohol or other drugs Alcohol and drugs can seriously impair your ability to drive safely greatly increasing the risk of injury to yourself and others You should also avoid driving when you are tired sick irritated or under stress 7 1 Highway D
263. te is closed incompletely follow the procedure below 1 Push the tailgate unlatch switch 1 and open the tailgate a little 2 After a few seconds close the tailgate 3 Make sure that the tailgate is closed completely A WARNING Always make sure that the tailgate is closed and latched securely Com pletely closing the tailgate helps pre vent occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident Completely closing it also helps keep exhaust gases from enter ing the car If you can not unlatch the tailgate by push ing the unlatch switch 1 due to a dis charged battery or malfunction follow the procedures below to unlatch the tailgate from inside the vehicle 1 Fold the rear seat forward for easier access Refer to Folding Rear Seats section for details on how to fold the rear seat forward 80J092 2 Push open the tailgate from inside by pushing up on the emergency lever 2 using a flat blade screw driver or the jack handle The tailgate will be latched again by closing the tailgate simply If the tailgate can not be unlatched by pushing the unlatch switch 1 have the vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer A WARNING To avoid injury do not use your fin ger to push the emergency lever Make sure there is not anyone near the tailgate when pushing open the tailgate from inside the vehicle 2 14 BEFORE DRIVING Trunk Lid SX4 SEDAN EX
264. ted When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working When the low tire pressure warning light is lit one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle s tire information placard Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Each tire including the spare should be checked at least once a month when cold and set to the recommended 4 3 inflation pressure as specified in the vehi cle placard and owner s manual The low tire pressure warning light is also used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction When the system detects a malfunction this light will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illu minated This sequence will be repeated approximately ten minutes after subse quent the ignition switch is turned on as long as the malfunction exists NOTE The low tire pressure warning light may not come on immediately if you have a sudden loss of air pressure A WARNING If the low tire pressure warning light does not come on when the ignition is turned to the ON position or comes on and blinks
265. the ESP OFF indicator light comes on To turn on all of the ESP systems push the ESP OFF switch again The ESP OFF indicator light will go out For details of the ESP systems refer to Electronic Stability Program ESP in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE sec tion Instrument Light Brightness Control qs ES f X 66J038 Your vehicle has a system to automatically dim the instrument panel lights when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the lighting switch is turned to either the second or third position The level of brightness depends on the position of the brightness control thumbwheel To cancel the automatic dimming feature and maintain full brightness of lights other than the audio display turn the instrument brightness control thumbwheel upward until click is heard To activate the auto matic dimming feature turn the brightness control thumbwheel downward When the thumbwheel is in the minimum brightness position the instrument panel lights except for the meter lights are turned off INSTRUMENT PANEL 2WD i AWD intelligent All Wheel Drive Switch if equipped EZ EXAMPLE 79J177 The 2WD i AWD switch is located on the center console For details on how to use the 2WD i AWD switch refer to Using the 2WD i AWD Switch in the OPERATING YOUR VEHI CLE section 4 14 INSTRUMENT PANEL Heate
266. the chains or the wheel caps can be damaged by the chain bands 7 3 Do not drive through deep or rushing water Driving in deep or rushing water can be hazardous You could lose control of the vehicle and the occupants could drown Also your vehicle could be seriously dam aged To avoid these risks observe the fol lowing instructions and precautions Do not drive through deep or rushing water Deep or rushing water such as fast moving streams or floodwaters could carry your vehicle away from your intended path The water is too deep if it covers your wheel hubs axles exhaust tailpipe Know the depth of the water before you attempt to drive through it If water blocks the tailpipe the engine may not start or run If the water is deep enough to get drawn into the engine intake system the engine will be badly damaged e Submerged brakes will have poor brak ing performance Drive slowly and care fully Driving slowly will also help avoid water splashing onto the ignition system which could cause the engine to stall Even when driving through shallow or still waters drive carefully since the water may be hiding ground hazards such as holes ditches or bumps 54G638S A WARNING In addition to following the driving tips in this section it is important to observe the following precautions Make sure your tires are in good condition and always maintain the specified tire pressu
267. the engine is started The light will come on and remain on if there is insufficient oil pressure If the light comes on when driving pull off the road as soon as you can and stop the engine Check the oil level and add oil if necessary If there is enough oil the lubrication system should be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer before you drive the vehicle again CAUTION If you operate the engine with this light on severe engine damage can result Do not rely on the Oil Pressure Light to indicate the need to add oil Be sure to periodically check the engine oil level 50G052 This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out when the engine is started The light will come on and remain on if there is something wrong with the battery charging system If the light comes on when the engine is running the charging system should be inspected immediately by your SUZUKI dealer Driver s Seat Belt Reminder Light PA 4 If the drivers seat belt is unbuckled when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position this light will come on and then blink When the light comes on a buzzer will also sound intermittently for about 6 seconds The reminder will repeat several times under certain conditions until the 4 6 INSTRUMENT PANEL driver s seat belt is buckled After repeating several times the reminder will be can celed even if the driver s seat b
268. the filler plug hole 1 until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole Gear Oil Replacement Since special procedures materials and tools are required to change the automatic transaxle oil it is recommended that you trust this job to your authorized SUZUKI dealer Automatic Transaxle Fluid Specified Fluid Use an automatic transaxle fluid equivalent to DEXRON III Fluid Level Check CAUTION Driving with too much or too little fluid can damage the transaxle You must check the fluid level with the automatic transaxle fluid at normal operat ing temperature To check the fluid level 1 To warm up the transaxle fluid drive the vehicle or idle the engine until the tem perature gauge indicates normal oper ating temperature 2 Then drive for ten more minutes NOTE Do not check the fluid level if you have just driven the vehicle for a long time at high speed or if you have driven in city traffic in hot weather Wait until the fluid cools down about 30 minutes or the fluid level indica tion will not be correct 3 Park your vehicle on level ground 4 Apply the parking brake and then start the engine in P Park Let it idle for two minutes and keep it running during the fluid level check 5 With your foot on the brake pedal move the gearshift lever through each gear pausing for about three seconds in each range Then move it back to the P Park position A WARNING Be
269. the repeat button 5 Each time the button is pressed repeat play mode changes as follows REPEAT OFF DISC M 66J144 NOTE This operation should be performed within 2 seconds To cancel repeat play press the repeat but ton 5 several times to change the repeat play mode to OFF TRACK REPEAT The indication TRACK RPT appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator E lights The track being currently played is played repeatedly INSTRUMENT PANEL DISC REPEAT The indication DISC RPT appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator E lights When all the tracks on a disc being cur rently played finish playing play starts again at the beginning of the disc 4 52 INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Audio Controls if equipped 80J103 You can control basic functions of the audio system with the switches on the steering wheel 4 53 To control the volume To increase the volume push the upper part of the switch 1 The volume contin ues to increase until you release the switch To decrease the volume push the lower part of the switch 1 The volume contin ues to decrease until you release the switch To mute push the switch 2 To select the mode AM1 AM2 FM1 FM2 XM option CD External CD changer option AUX option push the switch 3 You can also turn on the audio system by pushin
270. the strap hooks to the anchors Take care not to pinch your fingers EXAMPLE 65D341 4 Return the seatback to the normal upright position Tighten the lower straps as described in the child restraint 2 35 owner s manual Attach the top tether strap if applicable T 65D342 5 Make sure the child restraint is securely fastened by trying to move the child restraint system in all directions espe cially forward A WARNING The seatback should always be securely latched in a fairly upright position when any type of child seat is installed An unlatched or reclined seatback will reduce the intended effectiveness of the child restraint system If your LATCH restraint has rigid lower con necting bars these general instructions apply 1 If possible fold the seatback rearward for easier installation EXAMPLE 78F114 2 Place the child restraint in the second row seat inserting the connecting bars through the slots in the seat cushion or the slots in the seatback bottom BEFORE DRIVING EXAMPLE qay EXAMPLE EXAMPLE d TO AN 54G183 3 Use your hands to carefully align the connecting bar tips with the anchors Take care not to pinch your fingers 54G184 4 Push the child restraint toward the anchors so that the connecting bar tips are partially hooked to the anchors Use your hands to confirm the
271. the wheel being lifted 5 Place the spare wheel near the wheel being lifted as shown in the illustration in case that the jack slips 54G253 80J085 6 Position the jack at an angle as shown in the illustration and raise the jack by turning the jack handle clockwise until the jack head groove fits around the jacking bar beneath the vehicle body 7 Continue to raise the jack slowly and smoothly until the tire clears the ground Do not raise the vehicle more than necessary A WARNING Use the jack only to change wheels Never jack up the vehicle on an inclined surface Never raise the vehicle with the jack in a location other than the specified jacking point shown in the illustration near the wheel to be changed Make sure that the jack is raised at least 51 mm 2 inches before it contacts the flange Use of the jack when it is within 51 mm 2 inches of being fully collapsed may result in failure of the jack Never get under the vehicle when it is supported by the jack Never run the engine when the vehicle is supported by the jack and never allow passengers to remain in the vehicle Front wheel EMERGENCY SERVICE Rear wheel 80J086 80J087 10 2 EMERGENCY SERVICE Jump Starting Instructions 2 Turn off all vehicle accessories except A WARNING Never attempt to jump start your vehicle if the battery appears to be frozen
272. thorized SUZUKI dealer Radio Phenomenon Cause Remedy Too much noise Not tuned correctly to the frequency of a sta tion Tune correctly to the station frequency Stations cannot be selected by seek tuning There is no station with strong radio waves Select stations by manual tuning CD Phenomenon Cause Remedy disc cannot be loaded Another compact disc is already loaded Eject the compact disc before loading a new one Sound skips or is noisy disc is dirty Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth disc is heavily scratched or warped Replace with a compact disc with no scratches Sound is bad directly after power is turned on Water droplets may form on the internal lens when the car is parked in a humid place Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on 4 57 Error display INSTRUMENT PANEL This unit has a number of self diagnostic functions to protect the system If a problem should occur the display shows the type of error Refer to the table below and take proper measures to correct the problem If the problem is corrected the unit will operate normally Error display Measures to be taken CD CD changer Mechanical error This error display indicates a mechanical failure in the CD changer failure to change or eject a disc The mechanism is probably damaged
273. tion for driving on paved roads or on slippery roads icy snow cov ered muddy etc In the AUTO mode the i AWD controller judges the driving conditions using signals from sensors When slipping of the front wheels is detected the electronically controlled cou pling supplies optimum driving force to the rear wheels This function improves driving stability and running through performance on rough roads and stabilizes driving per formance even on a snow covered up hill road or the like Also during normal driving on paved roads torque distribution to the rear wheels is reduced to achieve the nearly front wheel drive condition thereby fuel consumption is improved i AWD LOCK In this position engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles at reduced speed Use this position when it is hard to start off in the i AWD AUTO mode such as in mud sand or on snow NOTE e Avoid operating your vehicle in the AWD LOCK on wet pavement as much as possible Operating your vehicle in the i AWD LOCK on wet pavement may cause severe damage to the drive train e As the vehicle speed increases the i AWD LOCK mode is automatically can celed and the i AWD AUTO mode is selected e When the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position the i AWD LOCK mode is canceled 2WD i AWD Switch Operation Operate the 2WD i AWD switch according to the appropriate procedure described below How t
274. tion key if it is in the ignition switch when the driver s door is opened 62J083 If the gearshift lever can not be shifted out of P Park in the normal way removing the cover 1 and pushing the release but ton using a key or some other flat end object with the key in the ON or ACC position will permit movement of the gear shift lever out of P see If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transaxle Gearshift Lever Out of P PARK in the INDEX The gearshift lever can be moved back to P without pushing the release button To release the steering lock insert the key or use the keyless start system and turn the ignition switch clockwise to one of the other positions If you have trouble turning the key to unlock the steering try turning the steering wheel slightly to the right or left while turning the key 81A297S A WARNING e For manual transaxle vehicles never remove the ignition key while the vehicle is moving The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer the vehicle Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle even if a short time Also do not leave chil dren or pets alone in a parked vehi cle Unattended children could cause accidental movement of the vehicle or could tamper with power windows Children or pets could suffer from heatstroke in warm or hot weather which could result in severe injury or even death STEERI
275. tions refer to the Vehi cle Cleaning section Remove foreign material deposits Foreign material such as salts chemicals road oil or tar tree sap bird droppings and industrial fall out may damage the finish of your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces Remove these types of deposits as quickly as possible If these deposits are difficult to wash off an additional cleaner may be required Be sure that any cleaner you use is not harmful to painted surfaces and is specifically intended for your purposes Follow the manufacturer s directions when using these special cleaners Repair finish damage Carefully examine your vehicle for damage to the painted surfaces especially if it is used off road Should you find any chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately to prevent corrosion from starting If the chips or scratches have gone through to the bare metal have a qualified body shop make the repair Keep passenger and cargo compart ments clean Moisture dirt or mud can accumulate under the floor mats and may cause corro sion Occasionally check under these mats to ensure that this area is clean and dry More frequent checks are necessary if the vehicle is used off road or in wet weather Certain cargo such as chemicals fertiliz ers cleaners salts etc are extremely cor rosive by nature These products should be transported in sealed containers If a spill or leak does occur clean and dry the
276. tment the driver s seat should always be adjusted as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle and other adjustable seats should be adjusted as far back as possible your dealer can select the appropriate seat belt extender BEFORE DRIVING A seat belt extender should only be used for the person vehicle and seating loca tion it was provided for When using the extender ensure that both ends are latched securely Do not use the extender if the open end of the extender s buckle is within 152 mm 6 inches of the center of the occupants body See diagram Use of the extender when the buckle is too close to the cen ter of the body could increase the risk of abdominal injury in the event of an acci dent and could cause the shoulder belt to be positioned incorrectly Make sure to use the correct buckle cor responding to your seating position Seat belt extenders are not intended for use by pregnant women and should only be used upon approval by their medical advisors Remove and stow the extender when it is not being used 2 38 BEFORE DRIVING WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash Only use an extender for the per son vehicle and seating position it was provided for Do not use if open end of extender s buckle is within 152 mm 6 inches of center of occupant s body See diagram Remove and stow the
277. traint system manufac turer Be sure to attach the top strap to the corresponding anchor located directly behind the child restraint Do not attach the top strap to the luggage restraint loops if equipped WARNING Do not attach the child restraint top strap to the luggage restraint loops if equipped Incorrectly attached top strap will reduce the intended effec tiveness of the child restraint system Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 80JC029 5 When routing the top strap be sure to pass the top strap as shown in the illus tration For SX4 SEDAN if the top strap can not be properly tightened when passed under the head restraint as shown in the Type 1 and Type 2 illustra tions pass the top strap over the top of the head restraint as shown in the Type 3 illustration Refer to Head Restraints section for details on how to raise or lower the head restraint 6 Make sure that cargo does not interfere with routing of the top strap Seat Belt Extender 65D613 1 Center of body 2 Less than 152 mm 6 inches 3 Open end of extender buckle If a seat belt cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough see your authorized SUZUKI dealer for a seat belt extender Seat belt extenders are available for each seating position except for the rear center position After inspecting the relationship between the seat belt length the occupant s body size and the seat adjus
278. ully try to push an ejected CD inside the unit before auto reload ing the disc surface might be scratched Listening to a CD When a CD is inserted it is automatically played back When a CD is already inside the unit press the disc button 3 to play back the CD When a CD is inside the unit the CD indicator A is lit on the display unit Selecting a track Press the track up button 4 to listen to the next track Press the track down button 5 twice to listen to the previous track When the track down button 5 is pressed once the track being currently played will return to the beginning Fast forwarding Rewinding a track Hold in the fast forward button 4 to advance a track rapidly Hold in the rewind button 5 to rewind a track Repeat play Press the repeat button 6 The repeat indicator D lights and the track currently being played is played repeatedly Press the repeat button 6 again to cancel repeat play INSTRUMENT PANEL Type 2 Display AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Built in CD Changer A B C D E 66J102 1 Load button LOAD 2 Disc select buttons 1 to 6 3 CD insertion slot 4 CD eject button 5 Disc button CD AUX 6 7 8 s Track up button Fast forward button Track down button Rewind button Repeat button RPT o VOLUME
279. ux button CD AUX A Mode indicator Aux function This system has an external input terminal so you can listen to audio from an external device connected to this unit Press the aux button 1 Each time the button is pressed the selected mode is switched as follows j 4 49 807067 662123 INSTRUMENT PANEL Listening to a CD from an External CD Changer Option Display E F G Type 1 AWFM XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL 2 P673 mc 66J113 1 Disc button CD AUX 2 Disc select buttons 1 to 6 3 Track up button Fast forward button 4 Track down button Rewind button 5 6 Repeat button RPT Category button CAT 2 A Mode indicator B Disc number C Track number D E Type 2 AM FM XM 6 CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL Play time Repeat indicator F Random indicator gm G CD changer number 4 6 VOLUME INE FOLDEF SS rst SOUND 2 80J068 4 50 INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting a CD changer mode Press the disc button 1 Each time the button is pressed the selected CD plays as follows Built in CD player CD changer 1 CD changer 2
280. ved or use a commercial leather cleaner for tougher dirt or stains If you use a leather cleaner care fully follow the manufacture s instructions and precautions Do not use solvent type cleaners or abrasive cleaners Seat belts Clean seat belts with a mild soap and water Do not use bleach or dye on the belts They may weaken the fabric in the belts Vinyl floor mats Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl with water or mild soap Use a brush to help loosen dirt After dirt is loosened rinse the mat thoroughly with water and dry it in the shade Carpets Remove dirt and soil as much as possible with a vacuum cleaner Using a mild soap solution rub stained areas with a clean damp cloth To remove soap rub the areas again with a cloth dampened with water Repeat this until the stain is removed or use a commercial carpet cleaner for tougher stains If you use a carpet cleaner carefully follow the manufacturer s instruc tions and precautions Cleaning the Exterior CAUTION It is important that your vehicle be kept clean and free from dirt Failure to keep your vehicle clean may result in fading of the paint or corrosion to various parts of the vehicle body Washing A WARNING Never attempt to wash and wax your vehicle with the engine run ning When cleaning the underside of the body and fender where there may be sharp edged parts you should wear gloves and a long sleeved shirt to protect you
281. vement Power steering if equipped Air conditioner filter element if equipped front rear rear Fluid level Fluid change Fluid hose linkage R Replace every 175000 km 105000 miles 4 speed A T R R Replace or change 1 Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace as necessary INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Interval This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months whichever comes first miles x 1000 82 5 90 97 5 105 112 5 120 127 5 135 142 5 150 km x 1000 137 5 150 162 5 175 187 5 200 212 5 225 237 5 250 months 82 5 90 97 5 105 112 5 120 127 5 135 142 5 150 CHASSIS AND BODY 1 Clutch for manual transaxle Pedal and fluid level 2 Brake discs and pads Brake drums and shoes 3 Brake hoses and pipes 4 Brake fluid level check replacement 5 Brake pedal stroke check adjustment 6 Parking brake lever and cable Lever movement check adjustment 7 Tires including tire rotation 8 Wheel discs 9 Suspension system 10 Propeller shafts i AWD Drive axle boots 11 Manual transaxle oil Level check replacement 12 Automatic transaxle A T 13 Transfer oil i AWD 14 Rear differential oil i AWD 15 Steering system Steering wheel movement 16 Power steering if equipped 17 All latches hinges and locks 18 Air conditioner filter e
282. w the strap to the back of the seat cushion as shown in the illustration Make sure to adjust the strap length to avoid any slack or twist 7 Push down the adjuster 2 to make the strap slack and then unhook the strap by pushing down the hook 3 80J044 8 Hook the strap 4 to the front seat head restraint as shown in the illustration 5 6 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 79J129 2 Pull down the seat cushion until it locks into place 5 7 A WARNING When returning the rear seat cushion to the normal position be careful that your finger is not caught between the lock and the floor CAUTION When returning the rear seat cush ion to the normal position make sure that there is nothing around the striker This prevents the seat cushion from being locked securely When returning the rear seat cush ion to the normal position make sure that there is nothing under the seat cushion This prevents dam age to the seat cushion 63J130 3 Raise the seatback until it locks into place OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT After returning the seat try moving the seat and seatback to make sure they are securely latched Red LOCK UNLOCK 79J127 CAUTION After securing the rear seatback make sure that it is locked securely If it is not you will see red in the release lever Sun Visor Interior Light Switch EXAMPLE
283. wheels should be securely locked If the parking brake is not properly adjusted or the brakes drag after the lever has been fully released have the parking brake inspected and or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer 9 23 Steering Wheel 80J005 Steering wheel play c 0 30 mm 0 0 1 2 in Check the play of the steering wheel by gently turning it from left to right and mea suring the distance that it moves before you feel slight resistance The play should be between the specified values Check that the steering wheel turns easily and smoothly without rattling by turning it all the way to the right and to the left while driving very slowly in an open area If the amount of free play is outside the specification or you find anything else to be wrong an inspection must be performed by your SUZUKI dealer Power Steering if equipped EXAMPLE 54G225 1 UPPER 2 LOWER Check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage Power Steering Fluid Check the fluid level by looking at the res ervoir in the engine compartment when the fluid is cold about room temperature Check that the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER lines If the fluid level is near the LOWER line fill it up to the UPPER line with an automatic tran saxle fluid equivalent to ATF DEXRONG II Esso JWS 2326 or Do not overfill Clutch Pe
284. while driving there may be a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system Have your vehicle inspected by an autho rized SUZUKI dealer Even if the light turns off after blinking indicating that monitoring system has recov ered make sure to have an autho rized SUZUKI dealer check the system A WARNING The load rating of your tires is reduced at lower inflation pressures If your tires become even moderately under inflated the vehicle load may exceed the load rating of the tires which can lead to tire failure The low tire pressure warning light will not alert you of this condition The warn ing light will only come on when one or more of your tires become signifi cantly under inflated Check adjust your tire inflation pressure at least once a month Refer to Tires in the INSPECTION AND MAINTE NANCE section A WARNING If the low tire pressure warning light comes on and stays on reduce your speed and avoid abrupt steering and braking Stop in a safe place as soon as possible and check your tires If you have a flat tire replace it with the spare tire Refer to Jacking Instructions in the EMERGENCY SERVICE section Refer to Replacing Tires and or Wheels for instructions on how to restore normal operation of the tire pres sure monitoring system after you have had a flat tire Continued A WARNING Continued If or more of your tires is under i
285. wipe off the vehicle body with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in the shade APPEARANCE CARE 6 Check carefully for damage to painted surfaces If there is any damage touch up the damage following the procedure below 1 Clean all damaged spots and allow them to dry 2 Stir the paint and touch up the damaged spots lightly using a small brush 3 Allow the paint to dry completely CAUTION If you use an automatic car wash make sure that your vehicle s body parts such as spoilers can not be damaged If you are in doubt consult the car wash operator for advice 11 4 APPEARANCE CARE Waxing 60B211S After washing the vehicle waxing and pol ishing are recommended to further protect and beautify the paint Only use waxes polishes of good quality When using waxes and polishes observe the precautions specified by the manufacturers SUZUKI SERVICE 54G072 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Identification Numbers 12 1 Safety Certification Label 12 2 Emission Compliance Label for U S A 12 2 Warranties u Q u u u u u Q 12 2 On Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders E E 12 3 Reporting Safety Defects
286. y 2 pad e BOX 7 PINK 30 P W Power window 8 GREEN 30 WIP Wiper 9 RED 10 IG1 SIG IG1 SIG 10 BLUE 15 A B Air bag 11 RED 10 ABS Anti lock brake system 12 Blank 13 6 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS 7 USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES AND RELAYS ONLY 2 9 80JC003 COLOR SIZE AMPS FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT BLUE 15 STOP Stop light YELLOW 20 D L Door lock _ _ Blank RED 10 ST SIG ST SIG BLUE 15 S H Seat heater FUSE RED 10 IG2 SIG IG2 SIG BOX RED 10 TAIL Tail light BLUE 15 DOME Dome GREEN 30 RR DEF Rear defogger BLUE 15 HORN HAZ Horn Hazard BLUE 15 AUDIO Audio GREEN 30 RR DEF Rear defogger Under the dashboard FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS SPECIFICATIONS NOTE Specifications are subject to change with M T Manual transaxle SPECIFICATIONS 2WD 2 wheel drive out notice A T Automatic transaxle i AWD intelligent All Wheel Drive ITEM Dimensions UNIT mm in SX4 SX4 SEDAN Overall length 4115 4135 162 0 162 8 4490 4510 176 8 177 6 Overall width 1730 1755 68 1 69 1 1730 68 1 Overall height 2WD 195 tire 1575 62 0 154
287. y a special tuner to receive XM broadcasting Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States except Hawaii Alaska and Can ada XM MODE Selecting a band Press the XM button 1 Each time the button is pressed the band changes in the following order m gt XM2 Selecting a category Press the seek up button 3 or the seek down button 4 The category is changed 66J129 Turning the category function on off Press and hold the category button 2 for 2 seconds or longer and CATEGORY ON appears on the display the CAT indi cator c lights up and the CATEGORY function is activated Press and hold the category button 2 for 2 seconds or longer again and CATE GORY OFF appears on the display and the CAT indicator turns off indicating that the CATEGORY function has been turned off NOTE The first time you use the radio turn the category function on Selecting a category Press the seek up button 3 or seek down button 4 to select a category Displaying the category Press the category button 2 to have the currently selected category appear on the display Selecting a channel Turn the manual tuning knob 5 to select a channel NOTE When the category function is on only those channels included in the selected category can be selected Selecting the item to be displayed Press the display button 6 Each time the button is pressed
288. ze solution in the windshield washer reservoir This can severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windshield and also damage your vehicle s paint CAUTION Damage may result if the washer motor is operated with no fluid in the washer tank Use a good quality windshield washer fluid diluted with water as necessary Air Cleaner 80J003 If the air cleaner is clogged with dust there will be greater intake resistance resulting in decreased power output and increased fuel consumption Unclamp the side clamps and remove the element from the air cleaner case If it appears to be dirty replace it with a new one CAUTION The air cleaner element should be replaced every 50000 km 30000 miles More frequent replacement is necessary when you drive under dusty conditions Spark Plugs EXAMPLE 65D180 You should inspect spark plugs periodically for carbon deposits When carbon accu mulates on a spark plug a strong spark may not be produced Remove carbon deposits with a wire or pin and adjust the spark plug gap To access the spark plugs 1 disconnect the coupler while pushing the release lever 2 remove the bolt and 3 pull the ignition coil out CAUTION When servicing the iridium plati num spark plugs slender center electrode type plugs do not touch the center electrode as it is easy to damage When installing the spark plugs screw them in with

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