fuel consumption SUZUKI SX4 2008 1.G Owners Manual

4-17INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Information Display
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(1) Clock
(2) Thermometer
(3) Instantaneous fuel consumption/Aver-
age fuel consumption/Driving range
(4) “H” button
(5) “M” button
(6) “DISP” button
(7) Freezing mark
(8) “SET” button
Clock (1)The clock is shown when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
To set the clock, follow the instructions
below.
 To set the hour display, push the “H” but-
ton (4) repeatedly to advance the hour
display. To advance the hour display
quickly, hold in the “H” button (4) for
about 1 second and continue holding.
 To set the minute display, push the “M”
button (5) repeatedly to advance the
minute display. To advance the minute
display quickly, hold in the “M” button (5)
for about 1 second and continue holding.Thermometer (2)The thermometer shows the outside tem-
perature when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the mark (7) will come on when the display
shows the outside temperature.
NOTE:
The thermometer will not indicate the
actual outside temperature when driving at
low speed, or when stopped.
You can change the unit indication of the
thermometer between °F and °C.
To change the indication, follow the instruc-
tions below.
1) Hold in the “SET” button (8) for more
than 2 seconds.The unit display of the thermometer will
blink.
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2) Push the “SET” button (8) quickly to
change the indication between °F and
°C as shown in the illustration.
3) Hold in the “SET” button (8) for more
than 2 seconds, and the unit indication
will stop blinking.
If you don’t push the “SET” button (8)
within about 8 seconds after the unit
display starts blinking, the unit display
will automatically stop blinking.Fuel Consumption and Driving
Range (3)This display can be changed to show
instantaneous fuel consumption, average
fuel consumption, or driving range. Also,
the display of fuel consumption can be
turned off if you desire.
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(2)
(1)
(3)
(5)
(8)
(7)
(6)
EXAMPLE
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Every time you push the “DISP” button (6),
the display will be changed among the fol-
lowing four displays.
(a) Instantaneous fuel consumption
(b) Average fuel consumption
(c) Driving range
(d) No displayInstantaneous fuel consumption (a)
If you selected instantaneous fuel con-
sumption the last time you drove the vehi-
cle, the display indicates “--.-” when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or
“ON” position. Unless the vehicle is mov-
ing, the display will indicate “--.-”.
Average fuel consumption (b)
If you selected average fuel consumption
the last time you drove the vehicle, the dis-
play shows the last value of average fuel
consumption when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Unless you reset the value of average fuel
consumption, the display will show the
value of average fuel consumption which
includes average fuel consumption during
previous driving.
To reset the value of average fuel con-
sumption, hold in the “DISP” button (6) for
more than 2 seconds when the display
shows an average fuel consumption value.
The display will indicate “--.-” and then will
show a new average fuel consumption
value after driving for a short time.
Driving range (c)
If you selected driving range the last time
you drove the vehicle, the display shows “--
.-” for a few seconds and then shows the
current driving range when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
The driving range shown in the display is
the approximate distance you can driveuntil the fuel gauge indicates “E” based
current driving conditions.
When the remaining fuel in fuel tank
reaches a low level, the display “--.-” will
appear.
If the low fuel warning light comes on, fill
the fuel tank immediately regardless of the
value of driving range shown in the display.
As the driving range after refueling is cal-
culated based on the last driving condition,
the value is different each time you refuel.
NOTE:
 When you reconnect the negative (-) ter-
minal to the battery, the value of driving
range will be shown after driving for a
while.
 For a new vehicle with low mileage, the
driving range may not be shown
promptly in the display when begining to
drive. The driving range will be shown
after a while.
NOTE:
The values of fuel consumption and driving
range shown in the display are affected by
conditions such as the following;
 road condition
 surrounding traffic condition
 driving condition
 vehicle condition
 when the malfunction indicator light
comes on or blinks
(a)
(b)
(c)(d)
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4-19INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Unit indication of fuel consumption and
driving range
You can change the unit indication of fuel
consumption when selecting instanta-
neous fuel consumption or average fuel
consumption in the display.
You can also change the unit indication of
driving range when selecting driving range
in the display.
To change the unit indication in the display,
follow the instructions below.
You should operate the display before the
vehicle moves.
1) Hold in the “SET” button (8) for more
than 2 seconds.
The unit display of the thermometer will
blink.
2) Push the “M” button (5), and the unit
display of fuel consumption (or driving
range) will blink.
Fuel consumption
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Driving range
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3) Push the “SET” button (8) quickly to
change the indication as shown in the
above illustrations.
4) Push the “SET” button (8) for more than
2 seconds, and the unit display will stop
blinking and the display will stay on. If
you don’t push the “DISP” button (6)
within about 8 seconds, the unit display
will automatically stop blinking and the
display will stay on.
NOTE:
“MPG” is based on US gallons.
NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the battery, the information display
will be reinitialized. Readjust the display. If
you select driving range, the display will be
shown after driving for a while.
Front Passenger’s Seat Belt
Reminder Light
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The front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light is located in the information display. If
there is a passenger in the front seat and
the front passenger’s seat belt is unbuck-
led about 10 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, this
light will come on and then blink. When the
light comes on, a buzzer will also sound
intermittently for about 6 seconds. The
reminder will repeat several times under
certain conditions until the front passen-
ger’s seat belt is buckled. After repeating
several times, the reminder will be can-
celed even if the front passenger’s seat
belt remains unbuckled.
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6-7OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Using the 2WD/i-AWD
(intelligent All Wheel Drive)
Switch (if equipped)
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This i-AWD system enables you to select
the driving mode according to the driving
conditions by operating the 2WD/i-AWD
switch. With this feature, you can select 3
mode positions, “2WD”, “i-AWD AUTO”
and “i-AWD LOCK” by operating the 2WD/
i-AWD switch even when the vehicle is
moving, provided the front wheels are in
the straight ahead position.Description of 3 Mode 4 x 4 System
Positions2WD
In this position, engine power is supplied to
the front axle only. Use this position for
normal driving (on dry, hard surfaces).i-AWD AUTO
In this position, engine power is supplied to
the front and rear axles at normal speed,
providing greater traction than 2-wheel
drive. Use this position for driving on paved
roads or on slippery roads (icy, snow-cov-
ered, muddy, etc.).
In the AUTO mode, the i-AWD controller
judges the driving conditions using signals
from sensors.
When slipping of the front wheels is
detected, the electronically controlled cou-
pling supplies optimum driving force to the
rear wheels. This function improves driving
stability and running through performance
on rough roads and stabilizes driving per-
formance even on a snow covered up-hill
road or the like.
Also, during normal driving on paved
roads, torque distribution to the rear
wheels is reduced to achieve the nearly
front wheel drive condition, thereby fuel
consumption is improved.
i-AWD LOCK
In this position, engine power is supplied to
the front and rear axles at reduced speed.
Use this position when it is hard to start off
in the “i-AWD AUTO” mode such as in
mud, sand or on snow.
NOTE:
 Avoid operating your vehicle in the “i-
AWD LOCK” on wet pavement as much
as possible. Operating your vehicle in
the “i-AWD LOCK” on wet pavementmay cause severe damage to the drive
train.
 As the vehicle speed increases, the “i-
AWD LOCK” mode is automatically can-
celed and the “i-AWD AUTO” mode is
selected.
 When the ignition switch is turned to the
“OFF” position, the “i-AWD LOCK” mode
is canceled.
2WD/i-AWD Switch OperationOperate the 2WD/i-AWD switch according
to the appropriate procedure described
below:
How to turn on 2WD/i-AWD switch
2WD/i-AWD switch will activate when the
ignition switch is turned on.
From 2WD to i-AWD AUTO
Turn the 2WD/i-AWD switch to the neutral
position, and the “i-AWD AUTO” indicator
will come on.
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From i-AWD AUTO to i-AWD LOCK
Push the “i-AWD LOCK” switch for a few
seconds until the “i-AWD LOCK” indicator
will come on.
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From i-AWD LOCK to i-AWD AUTO
Push the “i-AWD LOCK” switch, and the “i-
AWD AUTO” indicator will come on.
From i-AWD AUTO or LOCK to 2WD
Push the “2WD” switch, and the “i-AWD
AUTO” or “i-AWD LOCK” indicator will turn
off.
NOTE:
 The 2WD/i-AWD switch can be operated
when the vehicle is either stopped or
moving.
 Make sure that the front wheels are in
the straight ahead position when operat-
ing the 2WD/i-AWD switch.
 While making turns or accelerating and
decelerating, operating the 2WD/i-AWD
switch or turning off the key switch in the
“i-AWD AUTO” or “i-AWD LOCK” mode
may cause a shock, but this is not a sys-
tem malfunction.
 While driving in the “i-AWD LOCK”
mode, as the vehicle speed increases,the driving mode changes to the “i-AWD
AUTO” mode automatically. Even when
the vehicle speed reduces, on the other
hand, the driving mode does not return
to the “i-AWD LOCK” mode automati-
cally. You should press the “i-AWD
LOCK” switch according to the driving
conditions.
 Any forcible operation while driving off-
road in the sand or water or when a
wheel has run off the road, the difference
of the revolution between front wheels
and rear wheels increases (wheels run
idle). If this state continues, the oil tem-
perature of the driving system parts
rises.
In such case, the “i-AWD AUTO” indica-
tor light blinks and the driving mode
changes to the 2WD mode to protect the
driving system parts.
When you operate your vehicle in the i-
AWD mode continuously, park the vehi-
cle at a safe place and run the engine
idle. After some time, the “i-AWD AUTO”
indicator light turns on again and the
driving mode returns to the “i-AWD
AUTO” mode.
CAUTION
 Never use the “i-AWD LOCK” mode
when driving on dry paved roads.
Avoid using the “i-AWD LOCK”
mode when driving on wet paved
roads as much as possible. Use of
the “i-AWD LOCK” mode in above
conditions will apply excessive
force to the driving system and
may cause a critical failure. Also,
the tires may wear faster and fuel
consumption may be affected
adversely.
 Note that i-AWD vehicles are not
all-around vehicles. Be sure to
observe following instructions
when driving your vehicle.
– Do not drive through water like
crossing a river.
– Do not drive continuously where
front wheels tend to race in
places such as sand and mud.
– When any wheel is in the air for
such reason as running off the
road, do not race it needlessly.
 If the “i-AWD AUTO” and the “i-
AWD LOCK” indicator lights stay
on and come on simultaneously
when driving, there may be some-
thing wrong the i-AWD system.
Have the system inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
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9-19INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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Check that there is washer fluid in the tank
by looking at the washer fluid level gauge
which is attached to the cap of the washer
fluid tank. If the fluid level is near “E” mark,
refill it.
Use a good quality windshield washer
fluid, diluted with water as necessary.
Air Cleaner
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If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
in decreased power output and increased
fuel consumption.
Unclamp the side clamps, and remove the
element from the air cleaner case. If it
appears to be dirty, replace it with a new
one.
(or opposite side)
WARNING
Do not use “anti-freeze” solution in
the windshield washer reservoir. This
can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and also
damage your vehicle’s paint.
CAUTION
Damage may result if the washer
motor is operated with no fluid in the
washer tank.
CAUTION
The air cleaner element should be
replaced every 50000 km (30000
miles). More frequent replacement is
necessary when you drive under
dusty conditions.
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15-2INDEX
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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