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Suzuki SX4 (2010 year). Manual - part 1

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IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH

If you purchased your SUZUKI in Canada

FOREWORD

YOUR SUZUKI:

please contact the Suzuki Canada Cus-

tomer Relations Department by telephone

Please review the New Vehicle Warranty

1-905-889-2677 extension 2254 or in

All information in this manual is based

Information booklet supplied with your

writing at:

on the latest product information avail-

SUZUKI. Should you have a question or

Suzuki Canada Inc.

able at the time of publication. Due to

problem regarding the warranty or service

improvements or other changes, there

Customer Relations

of your vehicle, please take the following

100 East Beaver Creek Road

may be discrepancies between informa-

action:

tion in this manual and your vehicle.

Richmond Hill, On

Consult the Service Manager and the

L4B 1J6

SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION

reserves the right to make production

Owner of the Suzuki Automotive Dealer-

In the event you require assistance related

ship. Explain your problem and ask for

changes at any time, without notice and

to your SUZUKI, while temporarily travel-

without incurring any obligation to

their assistance in resolving your problem.

ling in either the United States or Canada,

The Owner of the dealership is in the very

make the same or similar changes to

you may wish to contact the Suzuki Cus-

vehicles previously built or sold.

best position to assist you as he or she is

tomer Relations Department directly of the

vitally concerned with your continued satis-

country in which you are temporarily oper-

faction.

ating your vehicle.

If you are still in need of additional informa-

SUZUKI

MOTOR CORPORATION

Please be certain to provide us with the fol-

tion, or if you are dissatisfied, request that

believes in conservation and protection of

lowing information: the model, Vehicle

your dealer arrange a meeting with your

Earth’s natural resources.

Identification Number, mileage, accesso-

District Service Manager.

ries involved, event dates, your concern,

To that end, we encourage every vehicle

If, after doing so, you still require further

and any other comments which you may

owner to recycle, trade in, or properly dis-

assistance, and you purchased your

have. When we receive your correspon-

pose of, as appropriate, used motor oil,

SUZUKI in the continental United States,

dence, we will be pleased to contact the

coolant, and other fluids, batteries and

please contact the American Suzuki Cus-

Owner of your dealership and assist in

tires.

tomer Relations Department by telephone

resolving your concern.

at 1-800-934-0934 or in writing at:

For owners outside the continental United

American Suzuki Motor Corporation

States, please refer to the distributor’s

Automotive Customer Relations

address listed in your Warranty Information

3251 East Imperial Highway

booklet.

Brea, CA 92821-6795

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IMPORTANT

MODIFICATION WARNING

WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE

Please read this manual and follow its

WARNING

instructions carefully. To emphasize spe-

Do not modify this vehicle. Modifica-

cial information, the symbol

and the

tion could adversely affect safety,

words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE

handling, performance or durability

have special meanings. Pay special atten-

and may violate governmental regula-

tion to the messages highlighted by these

tions. In addition, damage or perfor-

signal words:

mance problems resulting from

modification may not be covered

WARNING

under warranty.

Indicates a potential hazard that

could result in death or injury.

75F135

CAUTION

The circle with a slash in this manual

Improper installation of mobile com-

CAUTION

means “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this hap-

munication equipment such as cellu-

pen”.

Indicates a potential hazard that

lar telephones or CB (Citizen’s Band)

could result in vehicle damage.

radios may cause electronic interfer-

ence with your vehicle’s ignition sys-

NOTE:

tem, resulting in vehicle performance

Indicates special information to make

problems. Consult your SUZUKI

maintenance easier or instructions clearer.

dealer or qualified service technician

for advice on installing such mobile

communication equipment.

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SERVICE STATION GUIDE

1. Fuel (see section 1)

2. Engine hood (see section 5)

3. Tire changing tools (see section 8)

4. Engine oil dipstick <Yellow>

(see section 7)

5. CVT fluid dipstick <Red or Orange>

(see section 7)

6. Engine coolant (see section 7)

7. Windshield washer fluid

(see section 7)

8. Battery (see section 7)

9. Tire pressure

(see Tire Information

Label on driver’s door lock pillar)

10. Spare tire (see section 7)

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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXTERIOR

1. Rear Window Wiper (if equipped)

SX4

(P.2-80)

2. High-mount Stop Light (if equipped)

(P.7-45)

3. Radio Antenna (P.5-15)

4. Engine Hood (P.5-44)

5. Head Light (P2-75, P7-41)

6. Windshield Wiper (P.2-78)

7. Roof Rail (if equipped) (P.5-55)

8. Fuel Filler Cap (P.5-43)

9. License Plate Light (P.7-44)

10. Tailgate (if equipped) (P.2-3)

11. Rear Combination Light (P.7-43)

12. Front Fog Light (if equipped)

(P.2-77, 7-42)

13 14

13. Outside Rearview Mirror (P.2-20)

14. Door Locks (P.2-1)

15. Trunk (if equipped) (P.2-4)

SX4 SEDAN

EXAMPLE

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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTERIOR

EXAMPLE

1. Seat Belts (P.2-28)

2. Side Curtain Air Bags (if equipped)

(P.2-50)

3. Interior Light (P.5-45, 7-40)

4. Assist Grip (if equipped) (P.5-48)

5. Power Mirror Control Switch

(if equipped) (P.2-20)/

Power Window Controls (P.2-17)

6. Sun Visor (P.5-45)

7. Spot Light (P.5-47, 7-40)

8. Inside Rearview Mirror (P.2-19)

9. Luggage Compartment Light

(if equipped) (P.5-46, 7-45)

10. Luggage Compartment Cover

(if equipped) (P.5-52)

11. Rear Seat (P.2-24)

12. Side Air Bags (if equipped) (P.2-50)

13. Armrest (if equipped) (P. 5-51)

14. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-6)

15. Front Seats (P.2-21)

16. Gearshift Lever (P.3-10)

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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

EXAMPLE

1. Lighting Control Lever (P.2-75)/

Turn Signal Control Lever (P.2-77)

2. Shift Paddles (if equipped) (P.3-14)

3. Front Air Bags (P.2-49)

4. Instrument Cluster (P.2-59)

5. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever

(P.2-78)/Rear Window Wiper and

Washer Switch (if equipped) (P.2-80)

6. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-78)

7. Audio (P.5-15)

8. Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped)

(P.2-77)

9. Fuse Box (P.7-36)

10. Engine Hood Release Handle

(P.5-44)

11. Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)

(P.5-37)

12. Ignition Switch (P.3-2)

13. Cruise Control Switch (if equipped)

(P.3-18)

14. Heating and Air Conditioning System

(P.5-1)

15. Accessory Socket (if equipped)

(P.5-47)/Cigarette Lighter

(if equipped) (P.5-47)

16. Heated Rear Window and Heated

Outside Rearview Mirrors Switch

(if equipped) (P.2-81)

17. Glove Box (P.5-49)

18. ESP OFF Switch (if equipped)

(P.3-26)

19. 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel

Drive) Switch (if equipped) (P.3-16)

20. Front Seat Heater Switch

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(if equipped) (P.2-23)

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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

TIRE CHANGING TOOL

1. Jack Handle (P.8-1)

SX4

2. Wheel Brace (P.8-1)

3. Spare Tire (P.7-31, 8-1)

4. Jack (P.8-1)

SX4 SEDAN

EXAMPLE

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LOCATION OF WARNING

MESSAGES

Read and follow all of the warnings (labels

etc.) on your vehicle. Make sure you

understand 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.

Driver

Passenger

1. Air bag warning labels

(on both sun visors)

2. Jacking warning label

3. Fuel filler cap message

4. Brake fluid cap message

5. Engine cooling fan warning label

6. Radiator cap warning label

7. Air conditioner warning label

8. Battery label

9. Compact spare tire warning label

10. Side air bag warning label

11. Luggage compartment cover warning

label

12. Jacking instruction warning label

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FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Fuel Recommendation

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Fuel Recommendation: 1, 2

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Fuel Recommendation

Gasoline Containing MTBE

Fuel Pump Labeling

Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE

In some states, pumps that dispense oxy-

(methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in

genated fuels are required to be labeled for

your vehicle if the MTBE content is not

the type and percentage of oxygenate and

greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel

whether important additives are present.

does not contain alcohol.

Such labels may provide enough informa-

tion for you to determine if a particular

Gasoline/Ethanol blends

blend of fuel meets the requirements listed

Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol

above. In other areas, pumps may not be

(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol,

clearly labeled as to the content or type of

may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol

oxygenate and additives. If you are not

content is not greater than 10%.

sure that the fuel you intend to use meets

these requirements, check with the service

Gasoline/Methanol blends

station operator or the fuel supplier.

Fuels containing

5% or less methanol

(wood alcohol) may be suitable for use in

NOTE:

60A004

your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and

To help clean the air, SUZUKI recom-

Your vehicle requires regular unleaded

corrosion inhibitors. Do NOT USE fuels

mends you use the oxygenated fuels.

gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump

containing more than 5% methanol under

However, if you are not satisfied with the

octane ((R + M)/2 method). In some areas,

any circumstances. Fuel system damage

driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle

the only fuels that are available are oxy-

or vehicle performance problems resulting

when you are using an oxygenated fuel,

genated fuels.

from the use of such fuels are not the

switch back to the regular unleaded gaso-

responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be

line.

Oxygenated fuels which meet the mini-

mum octane requirement and the require-

covered under the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

CAUTION

ments described below may be used in

your vehicle without jeopardizing the New

Be careful not to spill fuel containing

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

alcohol while refueling. If fuel is

spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up

NOTE:

immediately. Fuels containing alco-

Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain

hol can cause paint damage, which is

oxygen-carrying additives such as MTBE

not covered under the New Vehicle

or alcohol.

Limited Warranty.

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Keys: 8

Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

Keys

Door Locks

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

WARNING

Always lock all doors when driving.

EXAMPLE

Locking the doors helps to prevent

UNLOCK

LOCK

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

54G489

UNLOCK

Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical

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keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.

To lock a door from inside the vehicle, turn

One key can open all of the locks on the

Rear

the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob

vehicle.

rearward to unlock the door.

The key identification number is stamped

To lock a rear door from outside the vehi-

on a metal tag provided with the keys.

cle, turn the lock knob forward and close

Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose

Front

the door. You do not need to pull and hold

your keys, you will need this number to

the door handle as you close the door.

have new keys made. Write the number

below for your future reference.

60A009

To lock a front door from outside the vehi-

KEY NUMBER:

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

Ignition Key Reminder

hold the door handle as you close the

A buzzer sounds to remind you to remove

door.

the ignition key if it is in the ignition switch

when the driver’s door is opened.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

Power Door Locking System

To unlock all the doors simultaneously,

Front passenger’s side

You can lock and unlock all the doors

insert the key in a front door lock and turn

EXAMPLE

(including the tailgate of SX4) simulta-

the top of the key toward the front of the

neously by:

vehicle twice.

• Turning the key in a front door lock, or

• Pushing the power door locking switch

To unlock only one of the front doors, insert

located on the driver’s side or the front

the key in that door lock and turn the top of

passenger’s side door panel.

the key toward the front of the vehicle

once.

LOCK

Driver’s side

UNLOCK

EXAMPLE

(2)

Rear

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(when using the power door locking

switch)

To lock or unlock all the doors simulta-

UNLOCK

LOCK

neously, depress the front or rear of the

Front

switch (1) or (2), respectively.

(1)

54G294

(when using the key)

To lock all the doors simultaneously, insert

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the key in a front door lock and turn the top

of the key toward the rear of the vehicle

once.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

Child Lock System (rear doors)

Tailgate (SX4)

•

If your vehicle is equipped with the key-

less entry system, you can also lock or

EXAMPLE

unlock all doors by operating the remote

controller/transmitter. Refer to

“Keyless

Start System Remote Controller/Key-

(2)

less Entry System Transmitter” in this

section.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with the key-

less start system, you can also lock or

(1)

unlock all doors by pushing the request

(1)

switch on the door handle. Refer to “Key-

less Start System Remote Controller/

Keyless Entry System Transmitter” in

this section.

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80JC059

(1) LOCK

(1) Tailgate unlatch switch

(2) UNLOCK

You can lock and unlock the tailgate by

Each of the rear doors is equipped with a

using the key in the driver’s door lock.

child lock which can be used to help pre-

To open the tailgate, push and hold the tail-

vent unwanted opening of the door from

gate unlatch switch (1) and lift the tailgate.

inside the vehicle. When the lock lever is in

the “LOCK” position (1), the rear door can

NOTE:

only be opened from outside. When the

When the tailgate is closed incompletely,

lock lever is in the “UNLOCK” position (2),

follow the procedure below:

the rear door can be opened from inside or

1) Push the tailgate unlatch switch (1) and

outside.

open the tailgate a little.

2) After a few seconds, close the tailgate.

WARNING

3) Make sure that the tailgate is closed

Be sure to place the child lock in the

completely.

“LOCK” position whenever children

are seated in the rear.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

Trunk Lid (SX4 SEDAN)

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 cannot unlatch the tailgate by push-

(2)

ing the unlatch switch (1) due to a dis-

EXAMPLE

charged battery or malfunction, follow the

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procedures below to unlatch the tailgate

55KS005

2) Push open the tailgate from inside by

from inside the vehicle.

pushing up on the emergency lever (2)

If your vehicle is equipped with a trunk lid

1) Fold the rear seat forward for easier

using a flat blade screwdriver or the

key lock, you can open the trunk lid by

access. Refer to “Folding Rear Seats”

jack handle. The tailgate will be latched

using the key in the trunk lid lock. To open

section for details on how to fold the

again by closing the tailgate simply.

the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it

rear seat forward.

clockwise to unlatch and lift the trunk lid.

If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by push-

ing the unlatch switch (1), have the vehicle

CAUTION

inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.

Do not use the key to lift up the lid, or

the key may break off in the lock.

WARNING

• To avoid injury, do not use your fin-

ger to push the emergency lever.

• Make sure there is no one near the

tailgate when pushing open the tail-

gate from inside the vehicle.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

Internal Trunk Release

(SX4 SEDAN)

EXAMPLE

(1)

EXAMPLE

56KN010

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If your vehicle is equipped with a trunk lid

You can unlock the lid by pulling the

54G297

unlatch switch (1), push and hold the trunk

release lever located to the outboard side

lid unlatch switch (1) and lift the trunk lid to

of the driver’s seat.

There is a release lever located inside the

open the trunk lid.

trunk, on the rear part of the trunk lid. This

WARNING

lever is for emergency use so that if a per-

The trunk lid unlatch switch (1) operates

son, such as a child, gets trapped in the

Always make sure that the trunk lid is

when the keyless start system remote con-

trunk compartment, he can exit the vehicle.

closed and latched securely. Other-

troller is within the switch’s operating

The lever glows in the dark, after a brief

wise, it may open unexpectedly while

range.

exposure to ambient light, so it can be

driving. Completely closing it also

The trunk lid unlatch switch (1) operates

found easily. It is operated by pushing it

helps keep exhaust gases from enter-

only to open the trunk lid.

down in the direction of the arrow.

ing the car.

If you close the trunk lid with the keyless

start system remote controller left in the

WARNING

trunk with all the doors locked, the trunk

To help avoid situations where some-

will be automatically unlatched.

one might get trapped in the trunk,

keep your vehicle locked when unat-

tended, and do not allow anyone to

play in the trunk.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

Keyless Start System Remote

“LOCK” button (1) / “UNLOCK” button

Controller (Type A)

(2) function

Controller/Keyless Entry

The remote controller enables the following

You can lock or unlock all doors (including

System Transmitter

operations:

the tailgate of SX4) simultaneously by

•

You can lock or unlock the doors by

operating the remote controller near the

operating the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons

vehicle.

Type A

Type B

on the remote controller. Refer to the

• To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but-

explanation in this section.

ton (1).

•

You can lock or unlock the doors by

• To unlock the driver’s door, push the

pushing the request switch on the door

“UNLOCK” button (2) once.

handle. For details, refer to the explana-

• To unlock other doors, wait a second or

tion in this section.

two, then push the “UNLOCK” button (2)

•

You can start the engine without using

a second time. If you “double-click” too

an ignition key. For details, refer to “Igni-

fast, the doors will not unlock.

tion Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR

VEHICLE” section.

The turn signal lights will flash once when

the doors are locked.

When the doors are unlocked:

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(1)

• The turn signal lights will flash twice.

Your vehicle is equipped with either a key-

• If the interior light switch is in the

less start system remote controller (Type

“DOOR” position, the interior light will

(2)

A) or a keyless entry system transmitter

turn on for about 15 seconds and then

(Type B). The remote controller has a key-

fade out. If you push in the ignition

(3)

less entry system and a keyless start sys-

switch or insert the key during this time,

tem. The transmitter has only a keyless

the light will start to fade out immedi-

entry system. For details, refer to the fol-

ately.

lowing explanations.

Be sure the doors are locked after you

operate the “LOCK” button (1).

If no door is opened within about 30 sec-

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onds after the

“UNLOCK” button (2) is

(1) “LOCK” button

operated, the doors will automatically lock

(2) “UNLOCK” button

again.

(3) “PANIC” button

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