2007 SUZUKI XL7 check engine light

6-3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
78J00-03E
Scheduled Maintenance except CANADA
Service Instruction Maintenance I Maintenance II
Change engine oil and filter. Change engine oil and filter if the light/message has not come on
at all for one year.
 Refer to “Engine Oil” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the
“Service and Appearance Care” section.
••
Reset oil life system.
An Emission Control Service. If the system is ever reset accidentally, perform the maintenance
service within 3000 miles (5000 km) since your last service.
 Refer to “Engine Oil Life System” in “Checking Things Under the
Hood” in the “Service and Appearance Care” section.
Visually check for any leaks or
damage. A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem.
 Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level
checked.
 Add fluid if needed.••
Rotate tires and check infla-
tion pressures and wear. Rotate tires every 5000 to 8000 miles (8000 to 13000 km).
 Refer to “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in “Tires” in the “Service
and Appearance Care” section and “At Least Once a Month” in
this section.••
Inspect brake system. Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, bind-
ing, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
 Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.
 Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks (if equipped).
 Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, cali-
pers, parking brake, etc.
 Check parking brake adjustment.••
Check engine coolant and
windshield washer fluid levels
and add fluid as needed.••
Perform any needed addi-
tional services. Refer to “Additional Required Services except CANADA” in this
section.••

6-4 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
78J00-03E
Service Instruction Maintenance I Maintenance II
Inspect engine air cleaner fil-
ter. If necessary, replace filter. Refer to “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in “Checking Things Under the
Hood” in the “Service and Appearance Care” section.
 If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at
each engine oil change.•
Inspect suspension and steer-
ing components. Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for
damaged, loose, or missing parts, signs of wear.
 Inspect power steering cables for proper hook-up, binding,
cracks, chafing, etc. (if equipped).•
Inspect engine cooling sys-
tem. Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
 Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace parts as needed.
 To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator
and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a
year.•
Inspect wiper blades. Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
 Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak
or miss areas of the windshield.•
Inspect restraint system com-
ponents. Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buck-
les, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly.
 Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
 If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
 Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
 Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have
them repaired or replaced.
 The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.•

6-8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
78J00-03E
For CANADA Scheduled Maintenance
Service Instruction Maintenance
Change engine oil and filter. Change engine oil and filter if the light/message has not come on at all for 10
months.
 Refer to “Engine Oil” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the “Service and
Appearance Care” section.
•
Reset oil life system.
An Emission Control Service. If the system is ever reset accidentally, perform the maintenance service within
5000 km since your last service.
 Refer to “Engine Oil Life System” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the “Ser-
vice and Appearance Care” section.
Visually check for any leaks or
damage. A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem.
 Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked.
 Add fluid if needed.•
Rotate tires and check infla-
tion pressures and wear. Rotate tires every 8000 to 13000 km.
 Refer to “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in “Tires” in the “Service and Appearance
Care” section and “At Least Once a Month” in this section.•
Inspect brake system. Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
 Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.
 Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks (if equipped).
 Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking
brake, etc.
 Check parking brake adjustment.•
Check engine coolant and
windshield washer fluid levels
and add fluid as needed.•
Perform any needed addi-
tional services. Refer to “Additional Required Services (For CANADA)” in this section.•

6-9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
78J00-03E
Service Instruction Maintenance
Inspect engine air cleaner fil-
ter. If necessary, replace filter. Refer to “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the
“Service and Appearance Care” section.
 If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil
change.•
Inspect suspension and steer-
ing components. Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose,
or missing parts, signs of wear.
 Inspect power steering cables for proper hook-up, binding, cracks, chafing, etc.
(if equipped).•
Inspect engine cooling sys-
tem. Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or
deteriorated.
 Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace parts as needed.
 To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pres-
sure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.•
Inspect wiper blades. Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
 Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.•
Inspect restraint system com-
ponents. Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,
retractors, and anchorages are working properly.
 Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
 If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired.
 Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
 Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or
replaced.
 The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.•

8-1 INDEX
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78J00-03E
INDEXAAccessories and Modifications
..........................................5-1
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
.................................................3-10
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
..........5-1
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .....1-42
Additional Required Services
.............................................6-11
Additional Required Services except CANADA
................6-6
Additives
..............................................................................5-2
Add-On Electrical Equipment
.............................................5-53
Airbag Readiness Light
......................................................3-16
Airbag System
.....................................................................1-33
All-Wheel Drive ....................................................................5-22
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
..........................................4-6
All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ..........................................3-25
Aluminum Wheels
...............................................................5-50
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
..........................................4-4
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
............................3-20
Appearance Care
.................................................................5-48
Assist Handles
.....................................................................2-22
At Each Fuel Fill ...................................................................6-14
At Least Once a Month
........................................................6-14
At Least Once a Year
...........................................................6-14
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
..........................................3-73
Audio System(s)
..................................................................3-39
Automatic Climate Control System
...................................3-10
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................................2-20
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
.......2-20
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................................................5-10Automatic Transaxle Operation
......................................... 2-14
BBattery
.................................................................................. 5-18
Battery Run-Down Protection
............................................ 3-9
Battery Warning Light
........................................................ 3-19
Before Driving
..................................................................... 2-11
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.......................................... 4-12
Brake System Warning Light
............................................. 3-19
Brakes
.................................................................................. 5-17
Braking ................................................................................. 4-3
Bulb Replacement
............................................................... 5-23
Buying New Tires ................................................................ 5-34
CCalifornia Fuel
..................................................................... 5-2
California Proposition 65 Warning
.................................... 5-1
Capacities and Specifications
........................................... 5-57
Care of Safety Belts
............................................................ 5-49
Care of the CD and DVD Player
......................................... 3-74
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
.............................................. 3-74
Cargo Lamp
......................................................................... 3-9
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module)
......... 5-22
Center Console Storage Area
............................................ 2-22
Change Engine Oil Light
.................................................... 3-24
Changing a Flat Tire
........................................................... 5-38
Checking the Restraint Systems
....................................... 1-42
Checking Things Under the Hood ..................................... 5-5
Chemical Paint Spotting
..................................................... 5-51
Child Restraint Systems ..................................................... 1-21

8-2 INDEX
78J00-03E
Child Restraints
...................................................................1-18
City Driving
..........................................................................4-11
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
.......................................5-50
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..................................5-48
Climate Controls
..................................................................3-10
Compact Spare Tire .............................................................5-47
Configurations for Use of Three Child Restraints
............1-25
Configurations for Use of Two Child Restraints
..............1-24
Control of a Vehicle
.............................................................4-3
Convenience Net
.................................................................2-23
Cooling System
...................................................................5-13
Cruise Control
......................................................................3-5
Cruise Control Light
............................................................3-24
Cupholder(s)
........................................................................2-21
DDaily Inspection Checklist
........................................ 2-11
, 2-12
Delayed Locking
..................................................................2-6
DIC Operation and Displays
...............................................3-27
DIC Vehicle Personalization ...............................................3-35
DIC Warnings and Messages .............................................3-30
Doing Your Own Service Work ...........................................5-1
Dome Lamp
..........................................................................3-8
Door Ajar Light ....................................................................3-25
Door Locks
...........................................................................2-5
Doors and Locks
.................................................................2-5
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.........................................3-27
Driver Position
.....................................................................1-11
Driver Seat Height Adjuster
................................................1-1
Driving at Night
....................................................................4-9
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
.....................................4-10
Drunken Driving
...................................................................4-1
EElectric Power Management
.............................................. 3-9
Electrical System
................................................................ 5-53
Electronic Stability Control
................................................ 4-5
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
.......................... 7-2
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
.................................................... 5-9
Engine Compartment Overview
......................................... 5-6
Engine Coolant
.................................................................... 5-11
Engine Coolant Heater
....................................................... 2-14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................................... 3-21
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
.................... 3-20
Engine Drive Belt Routing
.................................................. 6-17
Engine Exhaust
................................................................... 2-19
Engine Oil
............................................................................ 5-7
Engine Oil Life System
....................................................... 5-8
Engine Overheating
............................................................ 5-12
Engine Serial Number ......................................................... 7-1
FFabric/Carpet
....................................................................... 5-48
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
....................................... 5-4
Filling the Tank
.................................................................... 5-3
Finish Care
.......................................................................... 5-50
Finish Damage .................................................................... 5-51
Fog Lamp Light ................................................................... 3-24
Fog Lamps
........................................................................... 3-8
For CANADA Scheduled Maintenance
.............................. 6-8
Freeway Driving
.................................................................. 4-11
Front Seats
.......................................................................... 1-1
Fuel
....................................................................................... 5-2
Fuel Gage
............................................................................. 3-26
Fuels in Foreign Countries
................................................ 5-3

8-4 INDEX
78J00-03E N
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