2006 SUZUKI SX4 Precautions

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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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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
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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
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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”.
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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.

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WARNING!
• Whenever raising a vehicle for service, be
sure to follow the instructions under
“Vehicle Lifting Points in Section 0A”.
• When it is necessary to do service work
with the engine running, make sure that
the parking brake is set fully and the
transmission is in Neutral (for manual
transmission vehicles) or Park (for
automatic transmission vehicles), Keep
hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away from
the fan and belts when the engine is
running.
• When it is necessary to run the engine
indoors, make sure that the exhaust gas is
forced outdoors.
• Do not perform service work in areas
where combustible materials can come in
contact with a hot exhaust system. When
working with toxic or flammable materials
(such as gasoline and refrigerant), make
sure that the area you work in is well-
ventilated.
• To avoid getting burned, keep away from
hot metal parts such as the radiator,
exhaust manifold, tail pipe, muffler, etc.
• New and used engine oil can be
hazardous. Children and pets may be
harmed by swallowing new or used oil.
Keep new and used oil and used engine oil
filters away from children and pets.
Continuous contact with used engine oil
has been found to cause [skin] cancer in
laboratory animals. Brief contact with used
oil may irritate skin. To minimize your
exposure to used engine oil, wear a long-
sleeve shirt and moisture-proof gloves
(such as dish washing gloves) when
changing engine oil. If engine oil contacts
your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and
water. Launder any clothing or rags if wet
with oil, recycle or properly dispose of
used oil and filters.
• Be sure to observe following instructions
when handling service materials such as
fuel, oil, fluid, coolant, grease, sealant,
thread lock cement, etc. Otherwise, your
health may be ruined.
– Whenever handling any of these service
materials, wear safety glasses to protect
your eyes. If it gets into your eye, it may
cause inflammation.
– Whenever handling any of these service
materials, wear moisture-proof gloves to
protect your skin. If it adheres to your
skin, it may cause inflammation.– Do not swallow any of these service
materials. It would cause diarrhea or
nausea.
– Keep all these materials out of children’s
reach.
• Make sure the bonnet is fully closed and
latched before driving. If it is not, it can fly
up unexpectedly during driving,
obstructing your view and resulting in an
accident.

• Before starting any service work, cover fenders, seats
and any other parts that are likely to get scratched or
stained during servicing. Also, be aware that what you
wear (e.g., buttons) may cause damage to the
vehicle’s finish.
• When performing service to electrical parts that does
not require use of battery power, disconnect the
negative cable of the battery.
• When disconnecting the negative cable from the
battery, be careful to the following.
– Check and record DTCs in ECM, HVAC control
module and/or PS control module if necessary
before disconnecting.
– Record displayed contents of the clock and/or
audio system, etc. before disconnecting and reset it
as before after connecting.
– For vehicle equipped with electric throttle body
system, perform electric throttle body system
calibration referring to “Electric Throttle Body
System Calibration in Section 1C” after
reconnecting the negative cable to the battery.
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• When removing the battery, be sure to disconnect the
negative cable first and then the positive cable. When
reconnecting the battery, connect the positive cable
first and then the negative cable, and replace the
terminal cover.
• When removing parts that are to be reused, be sure to
keep them arranged in an orderly manner so that they
may be reinstalled in the proper order and position.
• Whenever you use oil seals, gaskets, packing, O-
rings, locking washers, split pins, self-locking nuts,
and certain other parts as specified, be sure to use
new ones. Also, before installing new gaskets,
packing, etc., be sure to remove any residual material
from the mating surfaces.• Make sure that all parts used in reassembly are
perfectly clean.
When use of a certain type of lubricant, bond or
sealant is specified, be sure to use the specified type.
“A”: Water tight sealant 99000–31250 (SUZUKI
Bond No.1207F)
• Be sure to use special tools when instructed.
Special tool
(A): 09917–98221
(B): 09916–58210
• When disconnecting vacuum hoses, attach a tag
describing the correct installation positions so that the
hoses can be reinstalled correctly.
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