Suzuki SX4 (2010 year). Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Tire Inspection

1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less and the

Inspect your vehicle’s tires at least

tire should be replaced.

WARNING

once a month by performing the fol-

3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks

Your SUZUKI is equipped with

lowing checks:

and damage. Any tires with cracks

tires which are all the same type

1) Measure the air pressure with a tire

or other damage should be

and size. This is important to

gauge. Adjust the pressure if nec-

replaced. If any tires show abnor-

ensure proper steering and han-

essary. Remember to check the

mal wear, have them inspected by

dling of the vehicle. Never mix

spare tire, too. Refer to the “Mea-

your SUZUKI dealer.

tires of different size or type on

suring Air Pressure” section.

the four wheels of your vehicle.

WARNING

The size and type of tires used

Hitting curbs and running over

should be only those approved by

rocks can damage tires and affect

SUZUKI Motor Corporation as

wheel alignment. Be sure to have

standard or optional equipment

tires

and wheel alignment

for your vehicle.

checked periodically by your

SUZUKI dealer.

CAUTION

4) Check for loose wheel nuts.

For intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-

5) Check that there are no nails,

AWD) models, replacing a tire

stones or other objects sticking into

with one of a different size, or

the tires.

using different brands among the

four tires can result in damage to

54G136

the drive train.

(1) Tread wear indicator

(2) Indicator location mark

2) Check that the depth of the tread

groove is more than 1.6 mm (0.06

in.). To help you check this, the tires

have molded-in tread wear indica-

tors in the grooves. When the indi-

cators appear on the tread surface,

the remaining depth of the tread is

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Treadwear

WARNING

The U.S. National Highway Traffic

The treadwear grade is a comparative

Safety Administration has developed a

rating based on the wear rate of the tire

Replacing the wheels and tires

grading system for evaluating the per-

when tested under controlled condi-

equipped on your vehicle with

formance of passenger car tires. The

tions on a specified government test

certain combinations of aftermar-

following information will help you

course. For example, a tire graded 150

ket wheels and tires can signifi-

understand the grading system, which

would wear one and one-half (1 1/2)

cantly change the steering and

applies to vehicles sold in the U.S.

times as well on the government course

handling characteristics of your

Consult your SUZUKI dealer or tire

as a tire graded 100. The relative per-

vehicle. Oversized tires may also

retailer for help in choosing the correct

formance of tires depends upon the

rub against the fender over

replacement tires for your vehicle.

actual conditions of their use, however

bumps, causing vehicle damage

and may depart significantly from the

or tire failure. Therefore, use only

Quality grades can be found where

norm due to variations in driving habits,

those wheel and tire combina-

applicable on the tire sidewall between

service practices and differences in

tions approved by SUZUKI Motor

tread shoulder and maximum section

road characteristics and climate.

Corporation as standard or

width. For example:

optional equipment for your vehi-

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-

Traction - AA, A, B, C

cle. For information regarding the

ture A

The traction grades, from highest to

specified tires, refer to the Tire

lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those

Information Label located on the

DOT Quality Grades

grades represent the tire’s ability to

driver’s side door pillar or the

Treadwear

stop on wet pavement as measured

“SPECIFICATIONS” section.

Traction AA A B C

under controlled conditions on speci-

Temperature A B C

fied government test surfaces of

CAUTION

All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C

To Federal Safety Requirements in

may have poor traction performance.

Replacing the original tires with

Addition To These Grades

tires of a different size may result

WARNING

in false speedometer or odometer

readings. Check with your

The traction grade assigned to

SUZUKI dealer before purchas-

this tire is based on straight-

ing replacement tires that differ in

ahead braking traction tests, and

size from the original tires.

does not include acceleration,

cornering, hydroplaning or peak

traction characteristics.

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Temperature - A, B, C

Tire Rotation

The temperature grades are A (the

WARNING

highest), B and C, representing the

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the

tire’s resistance to the generation of

parts to which it is fastened, can

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

make wheel nuts become loose

when tested under controlled condi-

after a time. The wheel could

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

come off and cause an accident.

test wheel. Sustained high tempera-

When you change a wheel,

ture can cause the material of the tire

remove any rust or dirt from

to degenerate and reduce tire life, and

places where the wheel attaches

excessive temperature can lead to

to the vehicle. In an emergency,

sudden tire failure. The grade C corre-

you can use a cloth or a paper

sponds to a level of performance

towel to do this; but be sure to

which all passenger car tires must

use a scraper or wire brush later,

meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle

54G114

if you need to, to get all the rust

Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B

To avoid uneven wear of your tires and

or dirt off.

and A represent higher levels of per-

to prolong their life, rotate the tires as

formance on the laboratory test wheel

illustrated. Tires should be rotated as

than the minimum required by law.

recommended in the periodic mainte-

nance schedule. After rotation, adjust

WARNING

front and rear tire pressures to the

The temperature grade for this

specification listed on your vehicle’s

tire is established for a tire that is

Tire and Loading Information Label.

properly inflated and not over-

loaded. Excessive speed, under-

inflation or excessive loading,

either separately or in combina-

tion, can cause heat buildup and

possible tire failure.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Compact Spare Tire (if equipped)

Note that two or more compact spare

tires should not be used on one vehi-

WARNING

cle simultaneously.

(Continued)

• The compact spare tire has a

WARNING

much shorter tread life than the

The compact spare tire and wheel

conventional tires on your vehi-

are intended for temporary emer-

cle. Replace the tire as soon as

gency use only. Continuous use

the tread wear indicator

of this spare can result in tire fail-

appears.

ure and loss of control. Always

• When replacing the compact

observe these precautions when

tire, use a replacement tire with

using this spare:

the exact same size and con-

• Your vehicle will handle differ-

struction.

ently with this temporary spare.

54G115

• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)

CAUTION

(1) Wear indicator

speed.

(2) Indicator location mark

• Replace this spare with a stan-

For intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-

dard tire and wheel as soon as

AWD) models, driving with an

Your vehicle comes equipped with the

possible.

underinflated compact spare tire

compact spare tire. The compact

• Use of this spare will reduce

or over 80 km/h (50 mph) while

spare is designed to save space in

ground clearance.

using a compact spare tire can

your storage area, and its lighter

• Recommended air pressure for

result in damage to the drive

weight makes it easier to install if a flat

this spare is 420 kPa (60 psi).

train.

tire occurs. It is only intended for tem-

• Do not use tire chains on the

porary emergency use, until the con-

compact spare. If you must use

ventional tire can be repaired or

tire chains, rearrange the

replaced. The inflation pressure of the

wheels so standard tires and

compact spare tire should be checked

wheels are fitted to the front

at least monthly. Use a quality pocket-

axle.

type inflation pressure gauge and set

(Continued)

at 420 kPa (60 psi). At the same time,

check that the tire is stored securely. If

it is not, tighten it.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Snow Tires

GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOL-

Maximum Inflation Pressure - the max-

Your vehicle is equipped with all-sea-

OGY

imum cold inflation pressure a tire is

son tires which are designed for use in

Accessory Weight

- the combined

designed to support in normal service.

summer and most winter conditions.

weight (in excess of those standard

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight -

For improved traction in severe winter

items which may be replaced) of CVT,

the sum of curb weight, accessory

conditions, SUZUKI recommends

power steering, power brakes, power

weight, vehicle capacity weight (total

mounting radial snow tires on all four

windows, power seats, radio, and

load capacity), and production options

wheels. Snow tires must be the same

heater, to the extent that these items

weight.

size as the standard tires. Also be sure

are available as factory-installed

to use the tires of the same type and

equipment (whether installed or not).

Normal Occupant Weight - 68 kilo-

brand on all four wheels of your vehi-

grams times the number of occupants

Cold Tire Inflation Pressure - the pres-

cle.

specified in the second column of

sure in a tire that has been driven less

Table 1 (shown below).

than 1 mile or has been standing for

three hours or more.

Occupant distribution - distribution of

occupants in a vehicle as specified in

Curb Weight - the weight of a motor

the third column of Table

1 (shown

vehicle with standard equipment

below).

including the maximum capacity of

fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so

Production Options Weight - the com-

equipped, air conditioning and addi-

bined weight of those installed regular

tional weight optional engine.

production options weighing over 2.3

kilograms in excess of those standard

Intended Outboard Sidewall - (1) the

items which they replace, not previ-

sidewall that contains a whitewall,

ously considered in curb weight or

bears white lettering or bears manu-

accessory weight, including heavy

facturer, brand, and/or model name

duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,

molding that is higher or deeper than

heavy duty battery, and special trim.

the same molding on the other side-

wall of the tire, or (2) the outward fac-

Recommended Inflation Pressure

ing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire

the cold tire inflation pressure recom-

that has a particular side that must

mended by a manufacturer.

always face outward when mounted

Rim - metal support for a tire or tire

on a vehicle.

and tube assembly upon which the tire

beads are seated.

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Vehicle Capacity Weight - the rated

Vehicle Loading

GVWR - Maximum permissible overall

cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilo-

Your vehicle was designed for specific

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

grams (150 lbs) times the vehicle’s

load capacities. The load capacities of

(including all the occupants, accesso-

designated seating capacity.

your vehicle are indicated by the

ries and cargo plus the trailer tongue

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),

weight if towing a trailer).

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire -

the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR,

the load on an individual tire that is

GAWR - (Front and Rear) Maximum

front and rear), and the total load

determined by distributing to each axle

permissible weight on an individual

capacity, the seating capacity, and the

its share of the maximum loaded vehi-

axle.

cargo load capacity. The GVWR and

cle weight and dividing by two.

GAWR (front and rear) are listed on

Seating Capacity - Maximum number

Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire - the

the Safety Certification Label which is

of occupants the vehicle is designed to

load on an individual tire that is deter-

located below the driver’s side door

carry.

mined by distributing to each axle its

latch striker. The total load capacity

share of the curb weight, accessory

and seating capacity are listed on the

NOTE:

weight, and normal occupant weight

Tire and Loading Information Label

Even though the number of occupants

(distributed in accordance with Table 1

which is located below the Safety Cer-

is within the seating capacity, you still

shown below) and dividing by 2.

tification Label. The cargo load capac-

must make sure that you do not

ity can be determined as described

exceed the total load capacity of the

TABLE 1 - Occupant Loading and

below.

vehicle.

Distribution For Vehicle Normal

Cargo Load Capacity

- Maximum

Load For Various Designated Seat-

Total Load Capacity - Maximum per-

weight of cargo and luggage that the

ing Capacities

missible weight a vehicle can carry

vehicle can safely carry. Cargo load

including the weight of all the occu-

capacity is the difference between the

Designated

Vehicle nor-

Occupant

pants, accessories, cargo, plus trailer

total load capacity of the vehicle and

seating

mal load,

distribution

tongue weight (if towing a trailer).

the total combined weight of all vehicle

capacity,

number of

in a nor-

occupants. Refer to “Steps for Deter-

The weight of any accessories already

number of

occupants

mally loaded

mining Correct Load Limit” for details

installed on your vehicle at the time of

occupants

vehicle

on how to determine cargo load

purchase, or that you or the dealer

2 through 4

2 in front

capacity.

install after purchase, must be sub-

tracted from the total load capacity to

2 in front,

determine how much capacity remains

5 through 10

1 in second

available for occupants, cargo, and

seat

trailer tongue weight

(if towing a

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

trailer). Contact your dealer for further

Steps for Determining Correct Load

information.

WARNING

Limit

1) Locate the statement

“The com-

Actual weight of the loaded vehicle

Never overload your vehicle. Over-

bined weight of occupants and

and actual loads at the front and rear

loading your vehicle can cause

cargo should never exceed XXX kg

axles can only be determined by

damage to your tires and lead to

or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s plac-

weighing the vehicle using a vehicle

poor steering and braking which

ard.

scale. To measure the weight and

can result in an accident. The

2) Determine the combined weight of

load, try making your vehicle to a high-

gross vehicle weight (sum of the

the driver and passengers that will

way weighing station, shipping com-

weights of the loaded vehicle,

be riding in your vehicle.

pany or inspection station for trucks,

driver and passengers) must

3) Subtract the combined weight of

etc. Compare these weights to the

never exceed the Gross Vehicle

the driver and passengers from

GVWR and GAWR (front and rear)

Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

listed on the Safety Certification Label.

the Safety Certification Label. In

4) The resulting figure equals the

If the gross vehicle weight or the load

addition, never distribute a load so

available amount of cargo and lug-

on either axle exceeds these ratings,

that the weight on either the front

gage load capacity. For example, if

you must remove enough weight to

or rear axle exceeds the Gross

the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs

bring the load down to the rated

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed

and there will be five 150 lb passen-

capacity.

on the Safety Certification Label.

gers in your vehicle, the amount of

available cargo and luggage load

WARNING

capacity is 650 lbs (1400 - 750 (5 x

150) = 650 lbs).

• Always distribute cargo evenly.

5) Determine the combined weight of

• To avoid personal injury or

luggage and cargo being loaded on

damage to your vehicle, always

the vehicle. That weight may not

secure cargo to prevent it from

safely exceed the available cargo

shifting if the vehicle moves

and luggage load capacity calcu-

suddenly.

lated in Step 4.

• Place heavier objects on the

6) If your vehicle will be towing a

floor and as far forward in the

trailer, load from your trailer will be

cargo area as possible. Never

transferred to your vehicle. Consult

pile cargo higher than the top of

this manual to determine how this

the seatbacks.

reduces the available cargo and lug-

gage load capacity of your vehicle.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Vehicle Loading Example

Determining Compatibility of Tire

Battery

As an example, suppose that the Tire

and Vehicle Load Limits

and Loading Information label on your

The tires on your vehicle, when they

EXAMPLE

vehicle indicates that your vehicle’s

are inflated to the recommended tire

total load capacity is 950 lbs. If you

inflation pressure, have a load-carry-

were to drive your vehicle with one

ing capacity that is greater than the

passenger, and the total combined

load that will be on the tires when the

weight of you and your passenger was

vehicle is at its GVWR or GAWR limit.

350 lbs, then the cargo and luggage

Never use replacement tires that have

capacity of your vehicle would be 600

a load-carrying capacity less than the

lbs (950 - 350 = 600 lbs).

original tires on your vehicle. Tire load-

If you later added 2 more passengers,

carrying capacity information is

having a combined weight of 325 lbs,

molded into the tire sidewall typically

the cargo and luggage capacity of

shown as “Max. Load”. Use of replace-

your vehicle would be reduced from

ment tires with a lower load-carrying

60A269

600 lbs to 275 lbs (600 - 325 = 275

capacity than the original tires, or fail-

lbs). As you can see, as the number

ure to keep the tires inflated to recom-

and combined weight of vehicle occu-

mended tire pressure, may reduce the

WARNING

pants increase, the vehicle’s cargo

GVWR or GAWR limit of your vehicle.

Batteries produce flammable hydro-

and luggage capacity decreases.

gen gas. Keep flames and sparks

Suppose again, that you were to take

NOTE:

away from the battery or an explosion

a trip in your vehicle with the same

Use of replacement tires with a higher

may occur. Never smoke when work-

three passengers described above,

load-carrying capacity than the origi-

ing near the battery.

and you decided to tow a trailer having

nal tires, or using a tire inflation pres-

a trailer tongue weight of 75 lbs. The

sure higher than the recommended

cargo and luggage capacity would be

tire inflation pressure, will not increase

WARNING

reduced again, to 200 lbs (275 - 75 =

the GVWR or GAWR limit of your vehi-

When checking or servicing the bat-

200 lbs).

cle.

tery, disconnect the negative cable.

Be careful not to cause a short circuit

by allowing metal objects to contact

the battery posts and the vehicle at

the same time.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Fuses

Fuses in the Engine Compartment

WARNING

Your vehicle has three types of fuses, as

described below:

To avoid harm to yourself or damage

to your vehicle or battery, follow the

Main Fuse - The main fuse takes current

jump starting instructions in the

directly from the battery.

(1)

“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section of

(2)

(3)

this manual if it is necessary to jump

Primary Fuses - These fuses are between

start your vehicle.

the main fuse and individual fuses, and are

for electrical load groups.

Individual Fuses - These fuses are for indi-

WARNING

vidual electrical circuits.

Battery posts, terminals and related

For details on protected circuits, refer to

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds. Wash hands after han-

the “Fuses and Protected Circuits” section

in this manual.

dling.

80J051

To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller pro-

Your vehicle is equipped with a battery that

vided in the fuse box.

requires infrequent maintenance. You will

never have to add water. You should, how-

ever, periodically check the battery, battery

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

terminals and battery hold-down bracket

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

for corrosion. Remove corrosion using a

stiff brush and ammonia mixed with water,

(20)

(21)

(22)

(30)

or baking soda mixed with water. After

removing corrosion, rinse with clean water.

(23)

(24)

(25)

(26)

(27)

(29)

The test indicator on the top of the battery

(28)

provides information on the condition of

the battery.

If your vehicle is not going to be driven for

80J052

a month or longer, disconnect the cable

from the negative terminal of the battery to

63J095

help prevent discharge.

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(20)

Automatic transaxle relay

MAIN FUSE / PRIMARY FUSE

(21)

Air compressor relay

(1)

80A

All electric load

(22)

Fuel pump relay

Power window, Ignition,

(2)

50A

Wiper, Starter

(23)

Condenser fan relay

Tail light, Rear defogger,

(24)

Front fog light relay

(3)

50A

Door lock, Hazard/Horn,

(25)

Throttle motor relay

Dome

(26)

FI MAIN relay

(4)

Blank

BLOWN

(27)

Starting motor relay

(5)

Blank

(28)

Radiator fan relay

(6)

15A

Head light (Right) fuse

60A243

(29)

Radiator fan relay 2

(7)

15A

Head light (Left) fuse

(30)

Radiator fan relay 3

WARNING

(8)

20A

Front fog light fuse

If the main fuse or a primary fuse

(9)

Blank

The main fuse, primary fuses and some of

blows, be sure to have your vehicle

the individual fuses are located in the

(10)

40A

ABS motor fuse

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

engine compartment. If the main fuse

dealer. Always use a genuine SUZUKI

(11)

30A

Radiator fan fuse

blows, no electrical component will func-

replacement. Never use a substitute

tion. If a primary fuse blows, no electrical

(12)

30A

ABS solenoid fuse

such as a wire even for a temporary

component in the corresponding load

fix, or extensive electrical damage

(13)

30A

Starting motor fuse

group will function. When replacing the

and a fire can result.

main fuse, a primary fuse or an individual

(14)

50A

Ignition switch fuse

fuse, use a genuine SUZUKI replacement.

NOTE:

To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller pro-

(15)

30A

Blower fan fuse

Make sure that the fuse box always carries

vided in the fuse box. The amperage of

(16)

20A

Air compressor fuse

each fuse is shown in the back of the fuse

spare fuses.

box cover.

(17)

15A

Throttle motor fuse

(18)

15A

Automatic transaxle fuse

(19)

15A

Fuel injection fuse

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Fuses under the Dash Board

(21)

30A

Rear defogger

MAIN FUSE / PRIMARY FUSE

(22)

15A

Horn / Hazard

(1)

15A

Rear wiper

(23)

Blank

(2)

15A

Ignition coil

(3)

10A

Back-up light

SX4 SEDAN

(4)

10A

Meter

(5)

15A

Accessory

(21)

(6)

15A

Accessory 2

(24)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

30A

Power window

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(8)

30A

Wiper

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(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(22)

(23)

(9)

10A

IG1 SIG

SX4

(10)

15A

Air bag

(11)

10A

Anti-lock brake system

(12)

15A

4WD

80JC003

(7)

(13)

10A

Stop light

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

MAIN FUSE / PRIMARY FUSE

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(14)

20A

Door lock

(1)

15A

Rear wiper

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(23)

(15)

10A

Rear fog light

(2)

15A

Ignition coil

(16)

10A

ST SIG

(3)

10A

Back-up light

(17)

15A

Seat heater

(4)

10A

Meter

(18)

10A

IG 2 SIG

80J053

(5)

15A

Accessory

(19)

10A

Tail light

(6)

15A

Accessory 2

(20)

15A

Dome

(7)

30A

Power window

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(8)

30A

Wiper

Headlight Aiming

Since special procedures are required, we

(9)

10A

IG1 SIG

recommend you take your vehicle to your

(10)

15A

Air bag

SUZUKI dealer for headlight alignment.

(11)

10A

Anti-lock brake system

(12)

Blank

(13)

10A

Stop light

(14)

20A

Door lock

BLOWN

(15)

10A

Rear fog light

(16)

10A

ST SIG

65D046

(17)

15A

Seat heater

WARNING

(18)

10A

IG 2 SIG

Always be sure to replace a blown

(19)

10A

Tail light

fuse with a fuse of the correct amper-

(20)

15A

Dome

age. Never use a substitute such as

aluminum foil or wire to replace a

(21)

30A

Rear defogger

blown fuse. If you replace a fuse and

the new one blows in a short period

(22)

15A

Horn / Hazard

of time, you may have a major electri-

(23)

Blank

cal problem. Have your vehicle

inspected immediately by your

(24)

30A

Rear defogger

SUZUKI dealer.

The fuses are also located under

the

driver’s side of the dashboard. Remove the

fuse box cover by pulling it off. The amper-

age of each fuse is shown on the top of the

fuse box cover.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Bulb Replacement

Center Interior Light (if equipped)

Spot light

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 they

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.

80JM068

60G115

CAUTION

Pull down the lens by using a flat blade

screwdriver covered with a soft cloth as

The oils from your skin may cause a

screwdriver covered with a soft cloth as

shown. To install it, simply push it back in.

halogen bulb to overheat and burst

shown. To install it, simply push it back in.

when the lights are on. Grasp a new

The bulb can be removed by simply pulling

bulb with a clean cloth.

it out. When replacing the bulb, make sure

that the contact springs are holding the

CAUTION

bulb securely.

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

position light bulbs due to under-hood

components trust this job to your dealer.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Headlights

Other General Lights

Bulb

Bulb holder

EXAMPLE

(1)

(2)

(1)

(3)

(2)

(4)

(2)

(1)

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(2)

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(3) Removal

(4) Installation

(1) Removal

(2) Installation

There are two types of bulb, “Full glass

type” (1) and “Glass/metal type” (2).

To remove a bulb holder from a light hous-

ing, turn the holder counterclockwise and

To remove and install a full glass type bulb

pull it out. To install the holder, push the

(1), simply pull out or push in the bulb.

holder in and turn it clockwise.

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.

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You can access the individual bulb or bulb

holders as follows.

Open the engine food. Disconnect the cou-

pler (1). Then remove the socket cover (2)

and replace the bulb. Install a new bulb in

the reverse order of removal.

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Suzuki SX4 (2010 year). Manual - part 14