system SUZUKI SX4 2008 1.G Owners Manual

12-3GENERAL INFORMATION
80J21-03E
On-Board Vehicle Computers
and Event Data RecordersYour 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.
 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 normaloperation of the vehicle. This stored
information can assist technicians in
repairing 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 as 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: NO

13-4FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
80J21-03E
SX4
80J053
COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT
Under the
dashboard FUSE
BOX(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
(6) BLUE (15) ACC2 Accessory 2
(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
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16)
(18) (17) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23)(7)
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7

13-6FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
80J21-03E
SX4 SEDAN
80JC003
COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT
Under the
dashboard FUSE
BOX(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
(6) BLUE (15) ACC2 Accessory 2
(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
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)
(21)
(24)
(14) (15) (16)
(18) (17) (19) (20) (22) (23)(7)

15-1
INDEX
15
80J21-03E
INDEXSymbols“CRUISE” Indicator Light...................................................... 4-8
“ESP OFF” Indicator Light ........................................... 4-6, 6-14
“ESP OFF” Switch ............................................................... 4-13
“ESP” (Electronic Stability Program) Warning Light ......... 4-5
“ESP” Warning Light ........................................................... 6-13
“PASS AIRBAG OFF” Indicator .......................................... 4-20
“SET” Indicator Light ............................................................ 4-8Numerics2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive) Switch ............... 4-14
4-Speed Automatic Transaxle .............................................. 6-5AA/T Selector Position Indicator .......................................... 4-10
Accelerator Pedal .................................................................. 5-2
Accessory Socket ................................................................ 5-11
Adding Coolant .................................................................... 9-18
Adjusting Seat Position ...................................................... 2-20
Adjusting Seatbacks ........................................................... 2-20
AIR BAG Light ........................................................................ 4-7
Air Cleaner............................................................................ 9-19
Air Conditioning System ..................................................... 9-48
All Seat Belts ........................................................................ 2-25
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......................................... 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ................... 4-5
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ....................................... 6-12
Assist Grips............................................................................ 5-9
Audio Systems ..................................................................... 4-32
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control).................................................................. 4-28Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ................................... 2-24
Automatic Transaxle Fluid .................................................. 9-16
BBasic Operations.................................................................. 4-35
Battery ................................................................................... 9-35
Brake Assist System............................................................ 6-10
Brake Fluid............................................................................ 9-21
Brake Pedal.................................................................... 5-2, 9-22
Brake System Warning Light ................................................ 4-4
Brakes ................................................................................... 9-21
Braking .................................................................................... 6-9
Break-In ................................................................................. 6-18
Bulb Replacement ................................................................ 9-39CCatalytic Converter .............................................................. 6-19
Changing Engine Oil and Filter........................................... 9-12
Changing Wheels ................................................................. 9-31
Charging Light........................................................................ 4-6
Child Lock System (rear doors) .......................................... 2-13
Child Restraint Systems ...................................................... 2-29
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray............................................. 4-16
Clock ..................................................................................... 4-17
Clutch Pedal .................................................................. 5-2, 9-24
Compact Spare Tire ............................................................. 9-30
Coolant Level Check ............................................................ 9-18
Coolant Replacement .......................................................... 9-18
Corrosion Prevention .......................................................... 11-1
Cruise Control ........................................................................ 3-9
Cup Holder and Storage Area ............................................. 5-11DDaily Inspection Checklist..................................................... 6-1

15-2INDEX
80J21-03E
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indicator Light................ 4-10
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System .............................. 3-5
Door Locks ............................................................................. 2-1
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light........................................ 4-6
Driving on Hills ...................................................................... 7-1
Driving on Slippery Roads .................................................... 7-2EElectric Power Steering Light ............................................... 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 Heater .............................................................. 6-4
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 9-17
Engine Hood......................................................................... 5-10
Engine Oil and Filter ............................................................ 9-11
Engine Serial Number ......................................................... 12-1
Exhaust Gas Warning............................................................ 6-1
Eyeglasses Holder ............................................................... 5-10FFluid Level Check ................................................................ 9-16
Fog Light Switch .................................................................. 4-16
Folding Rear Seats ................................................................ 5-4
Frame Hooks ........................................................................ 5-12
Front Air Bags ...................................................................... 2-42
Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light.................... 4-19
Fuel Consumption and Driving Range .............................. 4-17
Fuel Filler Cap ........................................................................ 5-3
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 4-12
Fuel Pump Labeling............................................................... 1-1
Fuel Recommendation .......................................................... 1-1
Fuses .................................................................................... 9-35FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS ................................. 13-1
Fuses in the Engine Compartment ..................................... 9-36
Fuses under the Dash Board .............................................. 9-37
GGasoline Containing MTBE ................................................... 1-1
Gasoline/Ethanol blends ....................................................... 1-1
Gasoline/Methanol blends..................................................... 1-1
Gear Oil ................................................................................. 9-14
Gear Oil Level Check ........................................................... 9-15
Gear Oil Replacement .......................................................... 9-15
Gearshift Lever ....................................................................... 5-2
GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY ................................ 9-32
Glove Box ............................................................................. 4-20HHazard Warning Switch ....................................................... 4-13
Head Restraints .................................................................... 2-20
Headlight Aiming.................................................................. 9-39
Heated Rear Window and Heated Outside Rearview
Mirrors Switch ...................................................................... 4-15
Heating and Air Conditioning System................................ 4-21
Heating System .................................................................... 4-22
High Beam Indicator Light .................................................... 4-9
Highway Driving ..................................................................... 7-1
Horn ....................................................................................... 3-11
How the ABS Works............................................................. 6-11IIdentification Numbers ........................................................ 12-1
If the Engine is Flooded....................................................... 10-5
If the Engine Overheats ....................................................... 10-5
If the Starter Does Not Operate........................................... 10-4

15-3
INDEX80J21-03E
If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transaxle Gearshift
Lever Out of “P” (PARK)..................................................... 10-6
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .................................................... 7-2
Ignition Key Reminder........................................................... 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
Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts
(child restraint with no top strap)....................................... 2-31
Installation with the LATCH System .................................. 2-34
Instrument Cluster ................................................................. 4-2
Instrument Light Brightness Control ................................. 4-14
Instrument Panel.................................................................... 4-1
intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD) AUTO Indicator
Light ........................................................................................ 4-9
intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD) LOCK Indicator
Light ........................................................................................ 4-9
Interior Light Switch .............................................................. 5-8JJacking Instructions ............................................................ 10-1
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................. 10-3KKeyless Entry System Transmitter .................................... 2-10
Keyless Start System Indicator Light .................................. 4-8
Keyless Start System Remote Controller ............................ 2-3
Keys ........................................................................................ 2-1LLap-Shoulder Belt ................................................................ 2-24
Lighting Operation................................................................. 3-5Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever ...................................... 3-5
Lights “On” reminder ............................................................ 3-5
Listening to a CD.................................................................. 4-39
Listening to a CD from an External CD Changer
(Option) ................................................................................. 4-50
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 Cover............................................. 5-14
Luggage Compartment Light .............................................. 5-15
MMaintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions .............................................................................. 9-7
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................... 9-2
Malfunction Indicator Light ................................................... 4-7
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System .................. 4-25
Manual Transaxle ................................................................... 6-6
Mirrors ................................................................................... 2-18OOdometer .............................................................................. 4-11
Oil Level Check .................................................................... 9-11
Oil Pressure Light.................................................................. 4-6
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data
Recorders ............................................................................. 12-3
Open Door Warning Light ..................................................... 4-8
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................................... 2-19PParking Brake Lever ..................................................... 5-1, 9-23
Pedals...................................................................................... 5-1

15-4INDEX
80J21-03E
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................... 9-3
Power Assisted Brakes ......................................................... 6-9
Power Door Locking System ................................................ 2-2
Power Mirror Control ........................................................... 2-19
Power Steering..................................................................... 9-23
Power Steering Fluid ........................................................... 9-23
Power Window Controls ..................................................... 2-16RRadio Antenna ............................................................ 4-38, 5-16
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch .................................... 3-8
Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks .................................... 9-13
Refilling................................................................................. 9-12
Remote Audio Controls.............................................. 3-11, 4-53
Replace the Oil Filter ........................................................... 9-13
Replacing Tires and/or Wheels .......................................... 6-18
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................... 12-4
Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors ...................................... 5-16SSafety Certification Label.................................................... 12-2
Seat Adjustment .................................................................. 2-19
Seat Belt Extender ............................................................... 2-38
Seat Belt 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 .................................................................... 2-1
SLIP Indicator Light ...................................................... 4-5, 6-13Snow Tires ............................................................................ 9-31
Spark Plugs .......................................................................... 9-20
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 14-1
Specified Fluid...................................................................... 9-16
Specified Gear Oil ................................................................ 9-14
Specified Oil ......................................................................... 9-11
Speedometer ........................................................................ 4-11
Spot Light ............................................................................... 5-9
Stability Control System...................................................... 6-12
Starting the Engine ................................................................ 6-2
Steering Wheel ..................................................................... 9-23
Sun Visor ................................................................................ 5-8
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ........................ 2-40
TTachometer ........................................................................... 4-12
Tailgate.................................................................................. 2-14
Temperature Gauge ............................................................. 4-13
Theft Deterrent Light............................................................ 4-20
Thermometer ........................................................................ 4-17
Tilt Steering Lock Lever ........................................................ 3-8
Tire Chains.............................................................................. 7-3
Tire Changing Tool .............................................................. 5-13
Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................................... 9-26
Tire Inspection...................................................................... 9-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......................... 6-14
Tire Rotation ......................................................................... 9-29
Tire Sidewall Labeling ......................................................... 9-24
Tire Size ................................................................................ 9-25
Tires....................................................................................... 9-24
Towing a Disabled Vehicle .................................................. 10-4
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing) ......................... 8-2

15-5
INDEX80J21-03E
Traction Control System ..................................................... 6-12
Trailer Towing ........................................................................ 8-2
Trip meter ............................................................................. 4-11
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 4-57
Trunk Lid .............................................................................. 2-15
Trunk Light ........................................................................... 5-15
Turn Signal Indicators ........................................................... 4-9
Turn Signal Operation ........................................................... 3-6UUniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................. 9-28
Using the 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive)
Switch ..................................................................................... 6-7
Using the Transaxle............................................................... 6-5VVehicle Cleaning .................................................................. 11-3
Vehicle Identification Number ............................................ 12-1
Vehicle Loading ............................................................ 8-1, 9-33
Vehicle With Keyless Start System ............................... 3-2, 6-3WWarning and Indicator Lights ............................................... 4-3
Warranties ............................................................................ 12-2
Washing ................................................................................ 11-4
Waxing .................................................................................. 11-5
Windows ............................................................................... 2-16
Windshield Washer................................................................ 3-7
Windshield Washer Fluid .................................................... 9-19
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever................................... 3-6
Windshield Wipers................................................................. 3-6
Wiper Blades ........................................................................ 9-44