starting SUZUKI SX4 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

EMERGENCY SERVICE
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80J23-03E
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EMERGENCY SERVICETire Changing Tool ............................................................. 8-1
Jacking Instructions ........................................................... 8-2
Changing Wheels ................................................................ 8-4
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................ 8-5
Towing a Disabled Vehicle ................................................. 8-6
If the Starter Does Not Operate .......................................... 8-6
If the Engine is Flooded ...................................................... 8-7
If the Engine Overheats ...................................................... 8-7

8-5EMERGENCY SERVICE
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Jump Starting Instructions
When jump starting your vehicle, use
the following procedure:
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1) Use only a 12-volt battery to jump start
your vehicle. Position the good 12-volt
battery close to your vehicle so that the
jumper cables will reach both batteries.
When using a battery installed on
another vehicle, DO NOT LET THE
VEHICLES TOUCH. Set the parking
brakes fully on both vehicles.2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except
those necessary for safety reasons (for
example, headlights or hazard lights).
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3) Make jumper cable connections as fol-
lows:
1. Connect one end of the first jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery (1).
2. Connect the other end to the positive
(+) terminal of the booster battery
(2).
3. Connect one end of the second
jumper cable to the negative (–) ter-
minal of the booster battery (2).
4. Make the final connection to an
unpainted, heavy metal part (i.e.
engine hook (3)) of the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery
(1).
WARNING
 Never attempt to jump start your
vehicle if the battery appears to be
frozen. Batteries in this condition
may explode or rupture if jump
starting is attempted.
 When making jumper cable con-
nections, be certain that your
hands and the jumper cables
remain clear from pulleys, belts or
fans.
 Batteries produce flammable
hydrogen gas. Keep flames and
sparks away from the battery or an
explosion may occur. Never smoke
when working near the battery.
 If the booster battery you use for
jump starting is installed in another
vehicle, make sure the two vehicles
are not touching each other.
 If your battery discharges repeat-
edly, for no apparent reason, have
your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
 To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump starting instructions
below precisely and in order. If you
are in doubt, call for qualified road
service.
CAUTION
Your vehicle should not be started by
pushing or towing. This starting
method could result in permanent
damage to the catalytic converter.
Use jumper cables to start a vehicle
with a weak or run-down battery.12V BATTERY
(1)
(3)
(2)
EXAMPLE

9-1APPEARANCE CARE
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Corrosion PreventionIt is important to take good care of your
vehicle to protect it from corrosion.
Listed below are instructions for how to
maintain your vehicle to prevent corrosion.
Please read and follow these instructions
carefully.Important Information About
CorrosionCommon causes of corrosion
1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, moisture
or chemicals in hard-to-reach areas of
the vehicle underbody or frame.
2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to
treated or painted metal surfaces
resulting from minor accidents or
impact from stones and gravel.
Environmental conditions which accel-
erate corrosion
1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea
air or industrial pollution will all acceler-
ate the corrosion of metal.
2) High humidity will increase the rate of
corrosion particularly when the temper-
ature range is just above the freezing
point.
3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle
for an extended period of time may pro-
mote corrosion even though other body
sections may be completely dry.
4) High temperatures will cause an accel-
erated rate of corrosion to parts of thevehicle which are not well ventilated to
permit quick drying.
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This information illustrates the necessity of
keeping your vehicle (particularly the
underbody) as clean and dry as possible. It
is equally important to repair any damage
to the paint or protective coatings as soon
as possible.How to Help Prevent CorrosionWash your vehicle frequently
The best way to preserve the finish on your
vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to
keep it clean with frequent washing.
Wash your vehicle at least once during the
winter and once immediately after the win-
ter. Keep your vehicle, particularly the
underside, as clean and dry as possible.If you frequently drive on salted roads, your
vehicle should be washed at least once a
month during the winter. If you live near the
ocean, your vehicle should be washed at
least once a month throughout the year.
For washing instructions, refer to the “Vehi-
cle Cleaning” section.
Remove foreign material deposits
Foreign material such as salts, chemicals,
road oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and
industrial fall-out may damage the finish of
your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces.
Remove these types of deposits as quickly
as possible. If these deposits are difficult to
wash off, an additional cleaner may be
required. Be sure that any cleaner you use
is not harmful to painted surfaces and is
specifically intended for your purposes.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions when
using these special cleaners.
Repair finish damage
Carefully examine your vehicle for damage
to the painted surfaces, especially if it is
used off-road. Should you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch them up
immediately to prevent corrosion from
starting. If the chips or scratches have
gone through to the bare metal, have a
qualified body shop make the repair.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Reporting Safety DefectsIf you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying American Suzuki Motor Corp.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or American Suzuki Motor
Corp.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-
888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safety
from http://www.safercar.gov.To contact American Suzuki, owners
in the continental United States can
call toll-free 1-800-934-0934, or write
to:
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
Automotive Customer Relations
3251 East Imperial Highway
Brea, CA 92821-6795
For owners outside the continental
United States, please refer to the dis-
tributor’s address listed in your War-
ranty Information booklet.
For vehicles registered for use and
principally operated in Canada please
contact Suzuki Canada Inc. at 1-905-
889-2677 extension 2254 or write to:
Suzuki Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
100 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, On
L4B 1J6
Jacking Instructions: 5
Jump Starting Instructions: 7

10-5GENERAL INFORMATION
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MEMO
Jump Starting Instructions: 7
Towing a Disabled Vehicle: 6

11-2FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
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COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
PROTECTED CIRCUIT
In engine
compartment MAIN
FUSE
BOX(11) PINK (30) Radiator fan fuse
(12) PINK (30) ABS solenoid fuse
(13) PINK (30) Starting motor fuse
(14) RED (50) Ignition switch fuse
(15) PINK (30) Blower fan fuse
(16) YELLOW (20) Air compressor fuse
(17) BLUE (15) Throttle motor fuse
(18) BLUE (15) Automatic transaxle fuse
(19) BLUE (15) Fuel injection fuse
(20) – Automatic transaxle relay
(1)
(2) (3)
(28) (27) (26) (25) (6) (7) (9) (11)
(15) (16) (17) (18) (19)
(24)
(8) (4) (5) (10)
(22) (21)
(23)(20)(12) (13) (14)
(30)
(29)
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7

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FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
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80J101
COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
PROTECTED CIRCUIT
In engine
compartment MAIN
FUSE
BOX(21) – Air compressor relay
(22) – Fuel pump relay
(23) – Condensor fan relay
(24) – Front fog light relay
(25) – Throttle motor relay
(26) – FI MAIN relay
(27) – Starting motor relay
(28) – Radiator fan relay
(29) – Radiator fan relay 2
(30) – Radiator fan relay 3
(1)
(2) (3)
(28) (27) (26) (25) (6) (7) (9) (11)
(15) (16) (17) (18) (19)
(24)
(8) (4) (5) (10)
(22) (21)
(23)(20)(12) (13) (14)
(30)
(29)
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7

13-3
INDEX80J23-03E
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .................................................... 4-4
Ignition Key Reminder........................................................... 2-1
Ignition Switch ....................................................................... 3-2
Illumination control setting................................................. 2-74
Illumination Indicator Light................................................. 2-67
Improving Fuel Economy ...................................................... 4-2
Information display.............................................................. 2-70
Inside Rearview Mirror ........................................................ 2-19
Installation of Child Restraint with Top Strap ................... 2-44
Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts
(child restraint with no top strap)....................................... 2-38
Installation with the LATCH System .................................. 2-40
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption ...................................... 2-70
Instrument Cluster ............................................................... 2-59
intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD) AUTO Indicator
Light ...................................................................................... 2-67
intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD) LOCK Indicator
Light ...................................................................................... 2-68
Interior Light Switch ............................................................ 5-45JJacking Instructions .............................................................. 8-2
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................... 8-5KKeyless Entry System Transmitter .................................... 2-13
Keyless Start System Indicator Light ................................ 2-66
Keyless Start System Remote Controller ............................ 2-6
Keys ........................................................................................ 2-1LLap-Shoulder Belt ................................................................ 2-30
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-75
Lighting Operation............................................................... 2-76Lights “On” reminder .......................................................... 2-76
Listening to a CD.................................................................. 5-22
Listening to a CD from an External CD Changer
(Option) ................................................................................. 5-34
Listening to a XM Satellite Radio (Option)......................... 5-31
Listening to Audio for AUX (Option) .................................. 5-33
Listening to the Radio ......................................................... 5-20
Low Fuel Warning Light ...................................................... 2-66
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .............................. 2-60, 3-26
Luggage Compartment Board ............................................ 5-53
Luggage Compartment Cover............................................. 5-52
Luggage Compartment Light .............................................. 5-46
MMaintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions .............................................................................. 7-7
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................... 7-2
Malfunction Indicator Light ................................................. 2-65
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System .................... 5-5
Manual Transaxle ................................................................. 3-10
Mirrors ................................................................................... 2-19OOdometer .............................................................................. 2-74
Oil Level Check .................................................................... 7-11
Oil Pressure Light................................................................ 2-64
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data
Recorders ............................................................................. 10-3
Open Door Warning Light ................................................... 2-66
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................................... 2-20PParking Brake Lever ..................................................... 3-6, 7-23
Pedals...................................................................................... 3-7

13-4INDEX
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Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................... 7-3
Power Door Locking System ................................................ 2-2
Power Mirror Control ........................................................... 2-20
Power Steering..................................................................... 7-24
Power Steering Fluid ........................................................... 7-24
Power Window Controls ..................................................... 2-17
Power-Assisted Brakes ....................................................... 3-21RRadio Antenna ..................................................................... 5-15
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-24
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch .................................. 2-80
Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks .................................... 7-14
Refilling................................................................................. 7-12
Remote Audio Controls....................................................... 5-37
Replace the Oil Filter ........................................................... 7-13
Replacing Tires and/or Wheels .......................................... 3-29
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................... 10-4
Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors ...................................... 5-55SSafety Certification Label.................................................... 10-2
Seat Adjustment .................................................................. 2-21
Seat Belt Extender ............................................................... 2-45
Seat Belt Hanger .................................................................. 2-34
Seat Belt Inspection ............................................................ 2-35
Seat Belt Pretensioner System........................................... 2-46
Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 2-32
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems............................ 2-28
Selection of Coolant ............................................................ 7-14
Shopping Hook .................................................................... 5-51
Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster ...................................... 2-34
Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags .......................... 2-50Side Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-1
SLIP Indicator Light .................................................... 2-62, 3-25
Snow Tires ............................................................................ 7-32
Spark Plugs .......................................................................... 7-16
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 12-1
Specified Fluid...................................................................... 7-20
Specified Gear Oil ................................................................ 7-18
Specified Oil ......................................................................... 7-11
Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-68
Spot Light ............................................................................. 5-47
Stability Control System...................................................... 3-24
Starting the Engine ................................................................ 3-8
Steering Wheel ..................................................................... 7-23
Sun Visor .............................................................................. 5-45
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ........................ 2-47
TTachometer ........................................................................... 2-69
Tailgate.................................................................................... 2-3
Temperature Gauge ............................................................. 2-70
Theft Deterrent Light............................................................ 2-17
Thermometer ........................................................................ 2-73
Tilt Steering Lock Lever ...................................................... 2-81
Tire Chains.............................................................................. 4-5
Tire Changing Tool ................................................................ 8-1
Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................................... 7-26
Tire Inspection...................................................................... 7-28
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......................... 3-26
Tire Rotation ......................................................................... 7-30
Tire Sidewall Labeling ......................................................... 7-24
Tire Size ................................................................................ 7-25
Tires....................................................................................... 7-24