
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IMPORTANT
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, the words 
,  and NOTE have special meanings. Pay special attention to the messages high-
lighted by these signal words.
The circle with a slash in this manual means “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen”.
WARNING!CAUTION!
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury.
WARNING!
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage.
CAUTION!
NOTE:
Indicates special information to make maintenance easier or instructions clearer.
This service manual is intended for authorized Suzuki dealers and qualified service technicians only.
Inexperienced technicians or technicians without the proper tools and equipment may not be able to
properly perform the services described in this manual.
Improper repair may result in injury to the technician and may render the vehicle unsafe for the driver
and passengers.
WARNING!
For vehicles equipped with a Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
• Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
 If the air bag system and another vehicle system both need repair, Suzuki recommends that the air
bag system be repaired first, to help avoid unintended air bag system activation.
 Do not modify the steering wheel, instrument panel or any other air bag system component on or
around air bag system components or wiring. Modifications can adversely affect air bag system
performance and lead to injury.
 If the vehicle will be exposed to temperatures over 93 °C (200 °F), for example, during a paint baking
process, remove the air bag system components, that is air bag (inflator) modules, SDM and/or seat
belt with pretensioner, beforehand to avoid component damage or unintended activation.
WARNING!  

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This manual (Volumes 1 and 2) contains procedures for diagnosis, maintenance, adjustments, minor service
operations, replacement of components (Service) and for disassembly and assembly of major components (Unit
Repair-Overhaul).
VOLUME 1 contains General information, Engine, Suspension, Drive/Axle and Brakes sections (Sections 0 – 5).
VOLUME 2 contains Transmission/Transaxle, Steering, HVAC, Restraint, Body/Cab/Accessories and
Control Systems sections (Sections 6 – 10).
Applicable Model: 
SX4 (RW415/RW416) produced at KOSAI plant in Japan with following vehicle identification number
(VIN)
The contents are classified into sections each of which is given a section number as indicated in the Table of
Contents on following page. And on the first page of each individual section is an index of that section.
This manual should be kept in a handy place for ready reference of the service work.
Strict observance of the so specified items will enable one to obtain the full performance of the vehicle.
When replacing parts or servicing by disassembling, it is recommended to use SUZUKI genuine parts, tools and
service materials as specified in each description.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this literature are based on the latest product infor-
mation available at the time of publication approval. And used as the main subject of description is the vehicle of
standard specifications among others.
Therefore, note that illustrations may differ from the vehicle being actually serviced.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
© COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 2006JSAGY############ ~
JS2Y#############~  

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SUZUKI strongly recommends the use of genuine SUZUKI parts* and accessories. Genuine SUZUKI parts and
accessories are built to the highest standards of quality and performance, and are designed to fit the vehicle’s
exact specifications.
A wide variety of non-genuine replacement parts and accessories for SUZUKI vehicles are currently available in
the market. Using these parts and accessories can affect the vehicle performance and shorten its useful life.
Therefore, installation of non-genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories is not covered under warranty.
Non-Genuine SUZUKI Parts and Accessories
Some parts and accessories may be approved by certain authorities in your country.
Some parts and accessories are sold as SUZUKI authorized replacement parts and accessories. Some genu-
ine SUZUKI parts and accessories are sold as re-use parts and accessories. These parts and accessories are
non-genuine Suzuki parts and accessories and use of these parts are not covered under warranty.
Re-use of Genuine SUZUKI Parts and Accessories
The resale or re-use of the following items which could give rise to safety hazards for users is expressly forbid-
den:
1) Airbag components and all other pyrotechnic items, including their components (e.g. cushion, control
devices and sensors)
2) Seatbelt system, including their components (e.g. webbing, buckles, and retractors)
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner components contain explosive chemicals. These components should be
removed and disposed of properly by SUZUKI authorized service shop or scrap yard to avoid unintended explo-
sion before scrapping.
*The parts remanufactured under SUZUKI's approval can be used as genuine SUZUKI parts in Europe.  

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Vo l u m e  1
Precautions............................................................... 00-i
Precautions ............................................................ 00-1
General Information ................................................... 0-i
General Information ............................................... 0A-1
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................. 0B-1
Engine ......................................................................... 1-i
Precautions .............................................................. 1-1
Engine General Information and Diagnosis ........... 1A-1
Aux. Emission Control Devices .............................. 1B-1
Engine Electrical Devices....................................... 1C-1
Engine Mechanical ................................................. 1D-1
Engine Lubrication System .................................... 1E-1
Engine Cooling System .......................................... 1F-1
Fuel System ...........................................................1G-1
Ignition System....................................................... 1H-1
Starting System ....................................................... 1I-1
Charging System.....................................................1J-1
Exhaust System ..................................................... 1K-1
Suspension ................................................................. 2-i
Precautions .............................................................. 2-1
Suspension General Diagnosis .............................. 2A-1
Front Suspension ................................................... 2B-1
Rear Suspension.................................................... 2C-1
Wheels and Tires ................................................... 2D-1
Driveline / Axle ........................................................... 3-i
Precautions .............................................................. 3-1
Drive Shaft / Axle ................................................... 3A-1
Differential .............................................................. 3B-1
Transfer .................................................................. 3C-1
Propeller Shafts...................................................... 3D-1
Brakes ......................................................................... 4-i
Precautions .............................................................. 4-1
Brake Control System and Diagnosis .................... 4A-1
Front Brakes........................................................... 4B-1
Rear Brakes ........................................................... 4C-1
Parking Brake......................................................... 4D-1
ABS ........................................................................ 4E-1
Transmission / Transaxle .......................................... 5-i
Precautions .............................................................. 5-1
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle ........................ 5A-1
Manual Transmission/Transaxle ............................ 5B-1
Clutch ..................................................................... 5C-1
Vo l u m e  2
Precautions ............................................................... 00-i
Precautions ............................................................ 00-1
Steering ....................................................................... 6-i
Precautions .............................................................. 6-1
Steering General Diagnosis ................................... 6A-1
Steering Wheel and Column .................................. 6B-1
Power Assisted Steering System ...........................6C-1
HVAC ........................................................................... 7-i
Precautions .............................................................. 7-1
Heater and Ventilation............................................ 7A-1
Air Conditioning System ......................................... 7B-1
Restraint ...................................................................... 8-i
Precautions .............................................................. 8-1
Seat Belts ............................................................... 8A-1
Air Bag System ...................................................... 8B-1
Body, Cab and Accessories ...................................... 9-i
Precautions .............................................................. 9-1
Wiring Systems ...................................................... 9A-1
Lighting Systems .................................................... 9B-1
Instrumentation / Driver Info. / Horn .......................9C-1
Wipers / Washers ...................................................9D-1
Glass / Windows / Mirrors ...................................... 9E-1
Security and Locks ................................................. 9F-1
Seats ..................................................................... 9G-1
Interior Trim ............................................................9H-1
Hood / Fenders / Doors .......................................... 9J-1
Body Structure ....................................................... 9K-1
Paint / Coatings ...................................................... 9L-1
Exterior Trim .......................................................... 9M-1
Control Systems ....................................................... 10-i
Precautions ............................................................ 10-1
Body Electrical Control System ............................ 10B-1
Immobilizer Control System .................................10C-1
Keyless Start System ........................................... 10E-1
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Section 00
CONTENTS
Precautions
Precautions ............................................... 00-1
Precautions........................................................... 00-1
Precautions for Vehicles Equipped with a 
Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System ........ 00-1
General Precautions ........................................... 00-3
Warning for Wheel (with tire) Removal ............... 00-6
Precautions in Servicing 4WD Model .................. 00-7
Precautions for Catalytic Converter .................... 00-7
Precautions for Installing Mobile 
Communication Equipment ............................... 00-8
Precaution for CAN Communication System ...... 00-8Precautions for Electrical Circuit Service ............ 00-8
Air Bag Warning ................................................ 00-10
Air Bag System Service Warning ...................... 00-10
Fastener Caution............................................... 00-11
Suspension Caution .......................................... 00-11
Wheels and Tires Caution ................................. 00-11
Brake Caution ................................................... 00-11
Repair Instructions ............................................ 00-12
Electrical Circuit Inspection Procedure ............. 00-12
Intermittent and Poor Connection Inspection .... 00-14  

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Precautions
Precautions
Precautions
Precautions for Vehicles Equipped with a 
Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
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WARNING! 
• The configuration of air bag system parts 
are as shown in the figure. When it is 
necessary to service (remove, reinstall and 
inspect) these parts, be sure to follow 
procedures described in Air Bag System 
section. Failure to follow proper 
procedures could result in possible air bag 
system activation, personal injury, damage 
to parts or air bag system being unable to 
activate when necessary.
• If the air bag system and another vehicle 
system both need repair, SUZUKI 
recommends that the air bag system be 
repaired first, to help avoid unintended air 
bag system activation.
• Do not modify the steering wheel, 
dashboard, or any other air bag system 
components. Modifications can adversely 
affect air bag system performance and 
lead to injury.
• If the vehicle will be exposed to 
temperatures over 93 °C (200 °F) (for 
example, during a paint baking process), 
remove the air bag system components 
beforehand to avoid component damage 
or unintended air bag system activation.
 
Diagnosis
• When troubleshooting air bag system, be sure to 
follow “Diagnosis” in Air Bag System section. 
Bypassing these procedures may result in extended 
diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect 
parts replacement.
• Never use electrical test equipment other than that 
specified.
WARNING! 
Never attempt to measure the resistance of 
the air bag (inflator) modules (driver, 
passenger, side and curtain) and seat belt 
pretensioners (driver and passenger). It is 
very dangerous as the electric current from 
the tester may deploy the air bag or activate 
the pretensioner.
 
1. Air bag wire harness (in floor, main 
and instrument panel harness)6. Driver air bag (inflator) module
2. Passenger air bag (inflator) 
module7. Side air bag (inflator) module 
(if equipped)
3. SDM 8. Curtain air bag (inflator) 
module (if equipped)
4. Seat belt pretensioner 9. Forward sensor
5. Contact coil  10. Side sensor (if equipped)
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Servicing and Handling
WARNING! 
Many of service procedures require 
disconnection of “A/B” fuse and all air bag 
(inflator) module(s) from initiator circuit to 
avoid an accidental deployment.
Driver, Passenger, Side and Curtain Air Bag 
(Inflator) Modules
• For handling and storage of a live air bag 
(inflator) module, select a place where the 
ambient temperature below 65 °C (150 °F), 
without high humidity and away from 
electric noise.
• When carrying a live air bag (inflator) 
module, make sure the bag opening is 
pointed away from you. In case of an 
accidental deployment, the bag will then 
deploy with minimal chance of injury. 
Never carry the air bag (inflator) module by 
the wires or connector on the underside of 
the module. When placing a live air bag 
(inflator) module on a bench or other 
surface, always face the bag up, away from 
the surface. As the live passenger air bag 
(inflator) module must be placed with its 
bag (trim cover) facing up, place it on the 
workbench with a slit (1) or use the 
workbench vise (2) to hold it securely at its 
lower mounting bracket (3). It is also 
prohibited to place anything on top of the 
trim cover and stack air bag (inflator) 
modules. This is necessary so that a free 
space is provided to allow the air bag to 
expand in the unlikely event of accidental 
deployment. Otherwise, personal injury 
may result.
• Never dispose of live (undeployed) air bag 
(inflator) modules (driver, passenger, side 
and curtain). If disposal is necessary, be 
sure to deploy them according to 
deployment procedures described in “Air 
Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt 
Pretensioner Disposal in Section 8B” 
before disposal.
• The air bag (inflator) module immediately 
after deployment is very hot. Wait for at 
least half an hour to cool it off before 
proceeding the work.• After an air bag (inflator) module has been 
deployed, the surface of the air bag may 
contain a powdery residue. This powder 
consists primarily of cornstarch (used to 
lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-
products of the chemical reaction. As with 
many service procedures, gloves and 
safety glasses should be worn.
 
[A]: Always carry air bag (inflator) module with trim cover (air bag opening) 
away from body.
[B]: Always place air bag (inflator) module on workbench with trim cover (air 
bag opening) up, away from loose objects.
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WARNING! 
SDM
• For handling and storage of a SDM, select 
a place where the ambient temperature 
below 65 °C (150 °F), without high humidity 
and away from electric noise.
• During service procedures, be very careful 
when handling a Sensing and Diagnostic 
Module (SDM). Never strike or jar the SDM.
• Never power up the air bag system when 
the SDM is not rigidly attached to the 
vehicle. All SDM and mounting bracket 
fasteners must be carefully torqued and 
the arrow must be pointing toward the 
front of the vehicle to ensure proper 
operation of the air bag system.
The SDM could be activated when powered 
while not rigidly attached to the vehicle 
which could cause deployment and result 
in personal injury.
 
WARNING! 
Driver and Passenger Seat Belt 
Pretensioners
• For handling and storage of a live seat belt 
pretensioner, select a place where the 
ambient temperature below 65 °C (150 °F), 
without high humidity and away from 
electric noise.
• Never carry seat belt pretensioner by wire 
or connector of pretensioner. When 
placing a live seat belt pretensioner on the 
workbench or some place like that, never 
put something on seat belt pretensioner. 
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
• Never dispose of live (inactivated) seat belt 
pretensioners (drive and passenger). If 
disposal is necessary, be sure to activate 
them according to activation procedures 
described in “Air Bag (Inflator) Module and 
Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal in Section 
8B” before disposal.
• The seat belt pretensioner immediately 
after activation is very hot. Wait for at least 
half an hour to cool it off before 
proceeding the work.
• With many service procedures, gloves and 
safety glasses should be worn to prevent 
any possible irritation of the skin or eyes.
 
• Even when the accident was light enough not to 
cause air bags to activate, be sure to inspect system 
parts and other related parts according to instructions 
under “Repair and Inspection Required after Accident 
in Section 8B”.
• When servicing parts other than air bag system, if 
shocks may be applied to air bag system component 
parts, remove those parts beforehand.
• When handling the air bag (inflator) modules (driver, 
passenger, side and curtain), seat belt pretensioners 
(driver and passenger), forward sensor, side sensors 
or SDM, be careful not to drop it or apply an impact to 
it. If an excessive impact was applied, never attempt 
disassembly or repair but replace it with a new one.
• When grease, cleaning agent, oil, water, etc. has got 
onto air bag (inflator) modules (driver, passenger, side 
and curtain) or seat belt pretensioners (drive and 
passenger), wipe off immediately with a dry cloth.
• Air bag wire harness is included in floor and 
instrument panel wire harnesses. Air bag wire 
harness branched off from floor and instrument panel 
wire harnesses can be identified easily as it is covered 
with a yellow protection tube and it has yellow 
connectors. Be very careful when handling it.
• When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire 
harness, connector or terminal is found, replace wire 
harness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.
• Do not apply power to the air bag system unless all 
components are connected or a diagnostic flow 
requests it, as this will set a DTC.
• Never use air bag system component parts from 
another vehicle.
• When using electric welding, be sure to disconnect all 
air bag (inflator) module connectors and pretensioner 
connectors from air bag wire harness respectively.
• Never expose air bag system component parts 
directly to hot air (drying or baking the vehicle after 
painting) or flames.
• WARNING / CAUTION labels are attached on each 
part of air bag system components. Be sure to follow 
the instructions.
• After vehicle is completely repaired, perform “Air Bag 
Diagnostic System Check in Section 8B”.
General PrecautionsS6RW0D0000002
The WARNING and CAUTION describe some general 
precautions that you should observe when servicing a 
vehicle. These general precautions apply to many of the 
service procedures, and they will not necessarily be 
repeated with each procedure to which they apply.