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Suzuki SX4 (2010 year). Manual - part 15

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Luggage compartment light (SX4)

High-mount stop light (if equipped)

SX4

(2)

(1)

63J127

79J015

2) Close the tailgate. Remove a high-

Trunk room light (SX4 SEDAN)

80J100

mounted stop light housing (2) from the

To remove a high-mounted stop light hous-

tailgate.

ing the following procedure:

1) Open the tailgate, and remove the nuts

(1) as shown in the illustration.

56KN004

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

SX4 SEDAN

Wiper Blades

(3)

(4)

(3)

80JM076

3)

Pushing the unguiform prongs

(3)

80G083

toward inside and remove the bulb

If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-

holder (4).

aged, or make streaks when wiping,

4)

Replace the bulbs.

replace the wiper blades.

To install a high-mounted stop light

(1)

housing in the reverse order of removal.

To install new wiper blades, follow the pro-

cedures below.

CAUTION

To avoid scratching or breaking the

window, do not let the wiper arm

80JM132

strike the window while replacing the

To remove the high-mounted stop light

wiper blade.

housing, pinch both side of the clip (1) and

push it in.

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.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

For windshield wipers and some rear

wipers:

52D102

60A260

70G119

2) Squeeze lock lever (1) towards wiper

3) Pull the locked end of the wiper blade

arm (2) and remove the wiper frame

firmly to unlock the blade and slide the

1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-

from the arm as shown.

blade out as shown.

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

passenger’s side wiper arm first. Other-

wise, the wiper arms may interfere with

each other.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Installation

To remove some types of rear wiper

frame from the wiper arm:

1) Hold the arm away from the window.

52D124

52D125

(3) Retainer

(4) Locked end

4) If the new blade is provided without the

5) Install the new blade in the reverse

two metal retainers, move them from

order of removal, with the locked end

the old blade to the new one.

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.

80G146

2) Remove the wiper frame from the arm

as shown.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

3) When reinstalling wiper frame to arm,

Installation

To remove and install some types of

install the wiper frame in the reverse

rear wiper blade from and to the wiper

order of removal.

frame.

To remove and install some types of

rear wiper blade from and to the wiper

frame.

Removal

60A265

2) Install the new blade in the reverse

65D151

order of removal. Make sure that the

blade is properly retained by all the

1) Flex the ends of blade and frame, and

hooks and the end is locked in place.

slide the blade out as shown.

But do not flex the frame end more than

necessary.

52D104

If you do, it can break off.

2) Install the new blade in the reverse

1) Flex the locked end of blade (3) away

order of removal. Make sure that the

from retainer (4) to unlock it and slide

blade is properly retained by all the

the blade out as shown.

hooks and both ends are in place.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Windshield Washer Fluid

Check that there is washer fluid in the tank

Air Conditioning System

by looking at the washer fluid level gauge

If you do not use the air conditioner for a

which is attached to the cap of the washer

long period, such as during winter, it may

fluid tank. If the fluid level is near “E” mark,

not give the best performance when you

refill it.

start using it again. To help maintain opti-

Use a good quality windshield washer

mum performance and durability of your air

fluid, diluted with water as necessary.

conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.

Operate the air conditioner at least once a

WARNING

month for one minute with the engine

Do not use “anti-freeze” solution in

idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil

the windshield washer reservoir. This

and helps protect the internal components.

can severely impair visibility when

sprayed on the windshield, and also

damage your vehicle’s paint.

(or opposite side)

80JM078

CAUTION

Damage may result if the washer

motor is operated with no fluid in the

washer tank.

80J008

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Tire Changing Tool

8-1

Jacking Instructions

8-2

Changing Wheels

8-4

Jump Starting Instructions

8-5

Towing a Disabled Vehicle

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If the Starter Does Not Operate

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If the Engine is Flooded

8-7

If the Engine Overheats

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Vehicle Loading: 11

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Tire Changing Tool

SX4

SX4

EXAMPLE

(1)

80J048

79J086

To remove the spare tire, turn its bolt (1)

80JC014

counterclockwise and remove it.

SX4 SEDAN

SX4 SEDAN

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

79J085

80JC015

80JC045

To remove the jack, turn its shaft counter-

To stow the jack, place it in the storage

The jack, wheel brace, jack handle are

clockwise and pull the jack out of the stor-

bracket and turn the shaft clockwise until

stowed in the luggage compartment.

age bracket.

the jack is securely held in place.

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Trailer Towing: 5, 11, 13

Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing): 13

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Jacking Instructions

4)

Block the front and rear of the wheel

WARNING

diagonally opposite of the wheel being

lifted.

The jack should be used only to

5)

Place the spare wheel near the wheel

change wheels. It is important to read

being lifted as shown in the illustration

the jacking instructions in this sec-

in case that the jack slips.

tion before attempting to use the

jack.

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.

75F062

1)

Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.

2)

Set the parking brake firmly and shift

into “P” (Park) if your vehicle has a CVT,

or shift into “R” (Reverse) if your vehicle

54G253

has a manual transaxle.

WARNING

•

Be sure to shift into “P” (Park) for a

CVT vehicle, or into “R” (Reverse)

for a manual transaxle vehicle

when you jack up the vehicle.

•

Never jack up the vehicle with the

transaxle in

“N” (Neutral). Other-

wise, an unstable jack may cause

an accident.

3)

Turn on the hazard warning flasher if

your vehicle is near traffic.

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Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing): 13

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Front wheel

WARNING

•

Use the jack only to change wheels

on level, hard ground.

•

Never jack up the vehicle on an

inclined surface.

front

•

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

80J085

when it is within 51 mm (2 inches)

80J086

6)

Position the jack at an angle as shown

of being fully collapsed may result

Rear wheel

in the illustration and raise the jack by

in failure of the jack.

turning the jack handle clockwise until

•

Never get under the vehicle when it

the jack-head groove fits around the

is supported by the jack.

jacking bar beneath the vehicle body.

•

Never run the engine when the

7)

Continue to raise the jack slowly and

vehicle is supported by the jack

smoothly until the tire clears the

and never allow passengers to

ground. Do not raise the vehicle more

remain in the vehicle.

than necessary.

80J087

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

Changing Wheels

Full Wheel Cover (if equipped)

To change a wheel, use the following pro-

cedure:

EXAMPLE

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 this section).

WARNING

•

Be sure to shift into “P” (Park) in

CVT, or shift into “R” (Reverse) in

manual transaxle when you jack up

81A057

the vehicle.

60G309

•

Never jack up the vehicle with the

Wheel tightening torque

(1) or (2) Flat end tool

transaxle in

“N” (Neutral). Other-

wise, unstable jack may cause an

85 Nm (61.5 lb-ft, 8.5 kg-m)

Your vehicle includes two tools, a wheel

accident.

brace and a jack crank, one of which has a

7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts

flat end.

4)

Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.

in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as

Use the tool with the flat end to remove the

5)

Before installing the new wheel, clean

shown in the illustration.

full wheel cap, as shown above.

any mud or dirt off from the surface of

the wheel and hub with a clean cloth.

WARNING

EXAMPLE

Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot

Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten

from driving.

them to the specified torque as soon

6)

Install the new wheel and replace the

as possible after changing wheels.

wheel nuts with their cone shaped end

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly

facing the wheel. Tighten each nut

tightened wheel nuts may come

snugly by hand until the wheel is

loose or fall off, which can result in

54G117

securely seated on the hub.

an accident. If you do not have a

When installing the cover, make sure that it

torque wrench, have the wheel nut

is positioned so that it does not cover or

torque checked by an authorized

foul the air valve.

SUZUKI dealer.

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

Jump Starting Instructions

2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except

CAUTION

those necessary for safety reasons (for

example, headlights or hazard lights).

WARNING

Your vehicle should not be started by

pushing or towing. This starting

•

Never attempt to jump start your

method could result in permanent

vehicle if the battery appears to be

damage to the catalytic converter.

frozen. Batteries in this condition

Use jumper cables to start a vehicle

may explode or rupture if jump

with a weak or run-down battery.

starting is attempted.

•

When making jumper cable con-

When jump starting your vehicle, use

nections, be certain that your

the following procedure:

hands and the jumper cables

remain clear from pulleys, belts or

12V BATTERY

(1)

fans.

(3)

•

Batteries

produce flammable

hydrogen gas. Keep flames and

(2)

EXAMPLE

sparks away from the battery or an

explosion may occur. Never smoke

54G079

when working near the battery.

3) Make jumper cable connections as fol-

•

If the booster battery you use for

lows:

jump starting is installed in another

1. Connect one end of the first jumper

vehicle, make sure the two vehicles

cable to the positive (+) terminal of

are not touching each other.

the discharged battery (1).

•

If your battery discharges repeat-

2. Connect the other end to the positive

edly, for no apparent reason, have

(+) terminal of the booster battery

your vehicle inspected by an autho-

60A269

(2).

rized SUZUKI dealer.

1) Use only a 12-volt battery to jump start

3. Connect one end of the second

•

To avoid harm to yourself or dam-

jumper cable to the negative (-) ter-

your vehicle. Position the good 12-volt

age to your vehicle or battery, fol-

battery close to your vehicle so that the

minal of the booster battery (2).

low the jump starting instructions

4. Make the final connection to an

jumper cables will reach both batteries.

below precisely and in order. If you

When using a battery installed on

unpainted, heavy metal part

(i.e.

are in doubt, call for qualified road

engine hook (3)) of the engine of the

another vehicle, DO NOT LET THE

service.

VEHICLES TOUCH. Set the parking

vehicle with the discharged battery

brakes fully on both vehicles.

(1).

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APPEARANCE CARE

APPEARANCE CARE

Corrosion Prevention

9-1

Vehicle Cleaning

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60G412

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APPEARANCE CARE

Corrosion Prevention

vehicle which are not well ventilated to

If you frequently drive on salted roads, your

permit quick drying.

vehicle should be washed at least once a

It is important to take good care of your

month during the winter. If you live near the

vehicle to protect it from corrosion.

ocean, your vehicle should be washed at

Listed below are instructions for how to

least once a month throughout the year.

maintain your vehicle to prevent corrosion.

For washing instructions, refer to the “Vehi-

Please read and follow these instructions

cle Cleaning” section.

carefully.

Remove foreign material deposits

Important Information About

Foreign material such as salts, chemicals,

Corrosion

road oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and

Common causes of corrosion

industrial fall-out may damage the finish of

1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, moisture

your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces.

or chemicals in hard-to-reach areas of

Remove these types of deposits as quickly

the vehicle underbody or frame.

as possible. If these deposits are difficult to

2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to

wash off, an additional cleaner may be

52D151

treated or painted metal surfaces

required. Be sure that any cleaner you use

resulting from minor accidents or

This information illustrates the necessity of

is not harmful to painted surfaces and is

keeping your vehicle

(particularly the

impact from stones and gravel.

specifically intended for your purposes.

underbody) as clean and dry as possible. It

Follow the manufacturer’s directions when

Environmental conditions which accel-

is equally important to repair any damage

using these special cleaners.

to the paint or protective coatings as soon

erate corrosion

1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea

as possible.

Repair finish damage

air or industrial pollution will all acceler-

Carefully examine your vehicle for damage

ate the corrosion of metal.

How to Help Prevent Corrosion

to the painted surfaces, especially if it is

2) High humidity will increase the rate of

used off-road. Should you find any chips or

Wash your vehicle frequently

corrosion particularly when the temper-

scratches in the paint, touch them up

The best way to preserve the finish on your

ature range is just above the freezing

immediately to prevent corrosion from

vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to

point.

starting. If the chips or scratches have

keep it clean with frequent washing.

3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle

gone through to the bare metal, have a

for an extended period of time may pro-

Wash your vehicle at least once during the

qualified body shop make the repair.

mote corrosion even though other body

winter and once immediately after the win-

sections may be completely dry.

ter. Keep your vehicle, particularly the

4) High temperatures will cause an accel-

underside, as clean and dry as possible.

erated rate of corrosion to parts of the

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Maintenance Schedule: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

APPEARANCE CARE

Keep passenger and cargo compart-

Cover your vehicle

ments clean

WARNING

Moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate

Do not apply additional undercoating

under the floor mats and may cause corro-

or rust preventive coating on or

sion. Occasionally, check under these

around exhaust system components

mats to ensure that this area is clean and

such as the catalytic converter,

dry. More frequent checks are necessary if

exhaust pipes, etc. A fire could be

the vehicle is used off road or in wet

started if the undercoating substance

weather.

becomes overheated.

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

area immediately.

50G203

If you cannot regularly park your vehicle in

Use the body trim

a garage, we recommend you use a vehi-

The use of the body trim will help protect

cle cover. Years of exposure to midday sun

your vehicle, especially if you frequently

can cause the colors in paint, plastic parts

drive on gravel or salted roads. The fittings

and fabrics to fade. Covering your vehicle

for such guards should also be corrosion

with a high-quality,

“breathable” vehicle

resistant. Please check with your autho-

cover can help protect the finish from the

rized SUZUKI dealer for information on

harmful UV rays in sunlight, and can

these guards.

reduce the amount of dust and air pollution

reaching the surface. Your SUZUKI dealer

Store your vehicle in a dry, well-venti-

can help you select the right cover for your

lated area

vehicle.

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.

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