engine SUZUKI SX4 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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LEAK DETECTION PUMPNOTE:
Your vehicle has a pump to regularly check
the vehicle’s evaporative emission control
system for leaks. This check is performed
approximately five hours after the engine is
turned off. During this leak check, you may
hear a sound coming from the vehicle for
several minutes. This sound is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.

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SERVICE STATION GUIDE1. Fuel (see section 1)
2. Engine hood (see section 5)
3. Tire changing tools (see section 8)
4. Engine oil dipstick
(see section 7)
5. CVT fluid dipstick
(see section 7)
6. Engine coolant (see section 7)
7. Windshield washer fluid
(see section 7)
8. Battery (see section 7)
9. Tire pressure (see Tire Information
Label on driver’s door lock pillar)
10. Spare tire (see section 7)
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TABLE OF CONTENTSCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain product compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
1
BEFORE DRIVING
2
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
3
DRIVING TIPS
4
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
5
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
7
EMERGENCY SERVICE
8
APPEARANCE CARE
9
GENERAL INFORMATION
10
FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
11
SPECIFICATIONS
12
INDEX
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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXTERIOR1. Rear Window Wiper (if equipped)
(P.2-80)
2. High-mount Stop Light (if equipped)
(P.7-45)
3. Radio Antenna (P.5-15)
4. Engine Hood (P.5-44)
5. Head Light (P2-75, P7-41)
6. Windshield Wiper (P.2-78)
7. Roof Rail (if equipped) (P.5-55)
8. Fuel Filler Cap (P.5-43)
9. License Plate Light (P.7-44)
10. Tailgate (if equipped) (P.2-3)
11. Rear Combination Light (P.7-43)
12. Front Fog Light (if equipped)
(P.2-77, 7-42)
13. Outside Rearview Mirror (P.2-20)
14. Door Locks (P.2-1)
15. Trunk (if equipped) (P.2-4)
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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTRUMENT PANEL1. Lighting Control Lever (P.2-75)/
Turn Signal Control Lever (P.2-77)
2. Shift Paddles (if equipped) (P.3-14)
3. Front Air Bags (P.2-49)
4. Instrument Cluster (P.2-59)
5. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever
(P.2-78)/Rear Window Wiper and
Washer Switch (if equipped) (P.2-80)
6. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-78)
7. Audio (P.5-15)
8. Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped)
(P.2-77)
9. Fuse Box (P.7-36)
10. Engine Hood Release Handle
(P.5-44)
11. Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)
(P.5-37)
12. Ignition Switch (P.3-2)
13. Cruise Control Switch (if equipped)
(P.3-18)
14. Heating and Air Conditioning System
(P.5-1)
15. Accessory Socket (if equipped)
(P.5-47)/Cigarette Lighter
(if equipped) (P.5-47)
16. Heated Rear Window and Heated
Outside Rearview Mirrors Switch
(if equipped) (P.2-81)
17. Glove Box (P.5-49)
18. ESP OFF Switch (if equipped)
(P.3-26)
19. 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel
Drive) Switch (if equipped) (P.3-16)
20. Front Seat Heater Switch
(if equipped) (P.2-23)
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LOCATION OF WARNING
MESSAGESRead and follow all of the warnings (labels
etc.) on your vehicle. Make sure you
understand all of them. Keep them on the
vehicle. Do not remove the messages for
any reason. If a label comes off or the
messages become difficult to be read,
have it corrected by your SUZUKI dealer.
1. Air bag warning labels
(on both sun visors)
2. Jacking warning label
3. Fuel filler cap message
4. Brake fluid cap message
5. Engine cooling fan warning label
6. Radiator cap warning label
7. Air conditioner warning label
8. Battery label
9. Compact spare tire warning label
10. Side air bag warning label
11. Luggage compartment cover warning
label
12. Jacking instruction warning label
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Driver Passenger

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Keyless Start System Remote
Controller/Keyless Entry
System Transmitter
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Your vehicle is equipped with either a key-
less start system remote controller (Type
A) or a keyless entry system transmitter
(Type B). The remote controller has a key-
less entry system and a keyless start sys-
tem. The transmitter has only a keyless
entry system. For details, refer to the fol-
lowing explanations.Keyless Start System Remote
Controller (Type A)
The remote controller enables the following
operations:
 You can lock or unlock the doors by
operating the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons
on the remote controller. Refer to the
explanation in this section.
 You can lock or unlock the doors by
pushing the request switch on the door
handle. For details, refer to the explana-
tion in this section.
 You can start the engine without using
an ignition key. For details, refer to “Igni-
tion Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE” section.
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(1) “LOCK” button
(2) “UNLOCK” button
(3) “PANIC” button“LOCK” button (1) / “UNLOCK” button
(2) function
You can lock or unlock all doors (including
the tailgate of SX4) simultaneously by
operating the remote controller near the
vehicle.
 To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but-
ton (1).
 To unlock the driver’s door, push the
“UNLOCK” button (2) once.
 To unlock other doors, wait a second or
two, then push the “UNLOCK” button (2)
a second time. If you “double-click” too
fast, the doors will not unlock.
The turn signal lights will flash once when
the doors are locked.
When the doors are unlocked:
 The turn signal lights will flash twice.
 If the interior light switch is in the
“DOOR” position, the interior light will
turn on for about 15 seconds and then
fade out. If you push in the ignition
switch or insert the key during this time,
the light will start to fade out immedi-
ately.
Be sure the doors are locked after you
operate the “LOCK” button (1).
If no door is opened within about 30 sec-
onds after the “UNLOCK” button (2) is
operated, the doors will automatically lock
again.
Type A Type B
(1)(2)(3)
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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NOTE:
The keyless start system may not function
correctly in certain environments or under
certain operating conditions such as the
following:
 When there are strong signals coming
from a television, power station or a cel-
lular phone.
 When the remote controller is in contact
with or covered by a metal object.
 When a radio wave type remote keyless
entry is used nearby.
 When the remote controller is placed
near an electronic device such as per-
sonal computer.Some additional precautions you should
take and information you should be aware
of are:
 Make sure the ignition key is stowed in
the remote controller. If the remote con-
troller becomes unreliable, you will not
be able to lock or unlock the doors or
start the engine.
 Be sure that the driver always carries the
remote controller.
 If you lose one of the remote controllers,
ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-
sible for a replacement. Be sure to have
your dealer program the new remote
controller code in your vehicle’s memory
so that the old code is erased, or per-
form the programming procedure your-
self according to the instructions in this
section.
 You can use up to four remote controllers
and ignition keys for your vehicle. Ask
your SUZUKI dealer for details.
 The battery life of the remote controller
is about two years, but it can vary
depending on usage conditions.
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To stow the ignition key into the remote
controller, push the key in the remote con-
troller until you hear a click.
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To remove the key from the remote control-
ler, push the button (A) in the direction of
the arrow and pull the key out from the
remote controller.
CAUTION
The remote controller is a sensitive
electronic instrument. To avoid dam-
aging the remote controller:
 Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture or high temperature such as by
leaving it on the dashboard under
direct sunlight.
 Keep the remote controller away
from magnetic objects such as a
television.
(A)
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To program a new remote controller
1) Close all the doors of the vehicle.
2) Sit in the driver’s seat and confirm that
the driver’s door is unlocked.
3) Insert the key into the ignition switch.
4) Complete steps 1 through 6 described
below within 25 seconds after step 3).
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1. Push the power door locking switch
of the driver’s door to the lock posi-
tion and then push it to the unlock (2)
position.
2. Repeat step 1 two more times.
3. Push the power door locking switch
of the driver’s door to the lock (1)
position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition
switch and then insert it again.
5. Repeat step 4 three more times.
6. To start the engine, turn the ignition
switch to the “START” position.
Wait for 3 seconds.7. Proceed to step 5) within 60 seconds
after the engine has started.
NOTE:
You cannot program the remote controller
if you don’t complete steps 1 through 6
within 25 seconds.
You cannot program the remote controller
if you do not proceed to step 5) within 60
seconds after the engine has started.
5) Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position.
A buzzer will sound twice and the door
lock switch will be activated from the
lock position to the unlock position
automatically.
6) Press the “LOCK”, “UNLOCK” or
“PANIC” button on the remote controller.
A buzzer will sound twice and the door
lock switch will be activated from the
lock position to the unlock position
automatically.
If you want to program an additional
remote controller, repeat the procedure
of step 6) using the additional remote
controller.
NOTE:
Complete step 6) within 30 seconds.
You can program up to four remote control-
lers.
7) To complete programming, remove the
key from the ignition switch or turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” position.8) Make sure that the keyless start system
and keyless entry system operate prop-
erly by operating each remote control-
ler.
If you cannot operate the keyless start sys-
tem and/or keyless entry system, repeat
this programming procedure again.
If you still cannot operate the systems, see
your SUZUKI dealer.
UNLOCK
(2)LOCK
(1)
Seat Adjustment: 3

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Oil Pressure Light
50G051
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started. The
light will come on and remain on if there is
insufficient oil pressure. If the light comes
on when driving, pull off the road as soon
as you can and stop the engine. Check the
oil level and add oil if necessary. If there is
enough oil, the lubrication system should
be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer
before you drive the vehicle again.
Charging Light
50G052
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started. The
light will come on and remain on if there is
something wrong with the battery charging
system. If the light comes on when the
engine is running, the charging system
should be inspected immediately by your
SUZUKI dealer.
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
60G049
If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled when
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
driver’s seat belt is buckled. After repeating
several times, the reminder will be can-
celed even if the driver’s seat belt remains
unbuckled.
For details about the seat belt reminder,
refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems” in this section.
CAUTION
 If you operate the engine with this
light on, severe engine damage can
result.
 Do not rely on the Oil Pressure
Light to indicate the need to add
oil. Be sure to periodically check
the engine oil level.
WARNING
It is absolutely essential that the
driver and passengers wear their seat
belts at all times. Persons who are
not wearing seat belts have a much
greater risk of injury if an accident
occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-
ling your seat belt before putting the
key in the ignition.