2007 SUZUKI XL7 parking brake

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Owner Checks and ServicesThese owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your dealer can assist you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section.
Check and Service Instruction Timing
Engine oil level check
Refer to “At Each Fuel Fill” in this section At each fuel fill Engine coolant level check
Windshield washer fluid level check
Tire inflation check
Refer to “At Least Once a Month” in this section At least once a month
Tire wear inspection
Starter switch check
Refer to “At Least Once a Year” in this section At least once a year Autimatic transaxle shift lock control system
check
Ignition transaxle lock check
Parking brake and automatic transaxle park (P)
mechanism check
Underbody flushing service

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At Each Fuel FillIt is important to perform these underhood
checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the
proper oil if necessary. Refer to “Engine
Oil” in “Checking Things Under the Hood”
in the “Service and Appearance Care” sec-
tion for further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL
® coolant mixture if necessary.
Refer to “Engine Coolant” in “Checking
Things Under the Hood” in the “Service
and Appearance Care” section for further
details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir and
add the proper fluid if necessary.
At Least Once a MonthTire Inflation Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and
make sure they are inflated to the correct
pressures. Do not forget to check the
spare tire. Open the driver’s door to find
the Tire Information Placard which lists the
recommended tire inflation pressures.
Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. Refer to “Changing a Flat Tire” in
“Tires” in the “Service and Appearance
Care” section.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mile-
age highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil
Life System service notification. Check the
tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the
tires. Refer to “Tire Inspection and Rota-
tion” in “Tires” in the “Service and Appear-
ance Care” section.
At Least Once a YearStarter Switch Check
1) Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle.
2) Firmly apply both the parking brake and
the regular brake. Refer to “Parking
Brake” in “Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle” in the “Features and Controls”
section.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and
be ready to turn off the engine immedi-
ately if it starts.
3) Try to start the engine in each gear.
The vehicle should start only in PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle
starts in any other position, contact
your dealer for service.
CAUTION
It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper
level. Failure to keep the engine oil at
the proper level can cause damage to
the engine not covered by your war-
ranty.
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection,
the vehicle could move suddenly. If
the vehicle moves, you or others
could be injured.

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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
1) Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked on a level surface.
2) Firmly apply the parking brake. Refer to
“Parking Brake” in “Starting and Oper-
ating Your Vehicle” in the “Features
and Controls” section.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to
move.
3) With the engine off, turn the ignition to
RUN, but do not start the engine. With-
out applying the regular brake, try to
move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), contact your
dealer for service.Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake
set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each
shift lever position.
 The ignition should turn to LOCK only
when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
 The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle
facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the
regular brake, set the parking brake.
 To check the parking brake’s holding
ability: With the engine running and tran-
saxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by
the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s
holding ability: With the engine running,
shift to PARK (P). Then release the
parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to
flush any corrosive materials such as win-
ter road salt from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where
mud and other debris can collect.
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection,
the vehicle could move suddenly. If
the vehicle moves, you or others
could be injured.
WARNING
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to
apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin to move.

8-4 INDEX
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA)
................................................................................7-3
Navigation/Radio System
...................................................3-67
New Vehicle Break-In
..........................................................2-12
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
..........................6-17
OOff-Road Recovery
..............................................................4-7
Oil Pressure Light ................................................................3-23
Older Children
......................................................................1-18
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data
Recorders
.............................................................................7-2
Other Warning Devices
.......................................................3-3
Outlet Adjustment
...............................................................3-13
Outside Convex Mirrors
......................................................2-21
Outside Power Mirrors ........................................................2-21
Owner Checks and Services
..............................................6-13
PParking Brake
......................................................................2-17
Parking Over Things That Burn
.........................................2-18
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ....................................3-17
Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....................................3-14
Passenger Folding Seatback
..............................................1-5
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
.............................3-16
Passenger Sensing System
................................................1-39
Passing
.................................................................................4-7
PASS-Key® III+
....................................................................2-10
Power Door Locks ...............................................................2-5
Power Seat
...........................................................................1-1
Power Steering Fluid
...........................................................5-16
Power Windows
...................................................................2-8Power Windows and Other Power Options
...................... 5-53
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............................. 2-6
QQuestions and Answers About Safety Belts
.................... 1-10
RRadio Reception
.................................................................. 3-74
Radio with CD (Base)
.......................................................... 3-41
Radio with CD (MP3) ........................................................... 3-44
Radio with CD and DVD (MP3)
........................................... 3-49
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
..................... 3-13
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls
............................................... 3-14
Rear Door Security Locks
.................................................. 2-6
Rear Seat Entertainment System
...................................... 3-67
Rear Seat Passengers
........................................................ 1-15
Rear Seats
........................................................................... 1-6
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
.............................................. 3-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
.............................. 6-16
Recreational Vehicle Towing
............................................. 4-20
Reduced Engine Power Light ............................................ 3-24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
............................... 2-1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
............. 2-2
Remote Vehicle Start
.......................................................... 2-4
Replacement Bulbs
............................................................. 5-24
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
............. 1-43
Reporting Safety Defects
................................................... 7-3
Restraint System Check ..................................................... 1-42
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
..................................... 2-13
Right Front Passenger Position
........................................ 1-15
Running the Engine While Parked .................................... 2-19