2007 SUZUKI XL7 maintenance

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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.•

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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.•

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Service Instruction Maintenance
Lubricate body components. Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots,
spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and lift-
gate hinges.
 More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environ-
ment such as winter road salt.
 Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.•
Inspect passenger compart-
ment air filter. Replace the air filter, if necessary.
 If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement
more often.•
Inspect throttle system. Check system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts.
 Replace parts as needed.
 Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear.•

6-11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Additional Required Services (For CANADA)The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service after the indicated kilometers shown for each item.
Additional required services
Service InstructionKilometers
40000 80000 120000 160000 200000 240000
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.••••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose
or damaged components.••••••
Replace engine air cleaner filter. Refer to “Engine Air Cleaner/Fil-
ter” in “Checking Things Under
the Hood” in the “Service and
Appearance Care” section.•••
Change automatic transaxle fluid. •••
Replace spark plugs. An Emission
Control Service.•

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Service InstructionKilometers
40000 80000 120000 160000 200000 240000
Engine cooling system service (or
every five years, whichever occurs
first). An Emission Control Ser-
vice. Drain, flush, and refill cooling
system.
 This service can be complex;
you should have your dealer
perform this service.
 Refer to “Engine Coolant” in
“Checking Things Under the
Hood” in the “Service and
Appearance Care” section for
what to use.
 Inspect hoses.
 Clean radiator, condenser, pres-
sure cap, and filler neck.
 Pressure test the cooling system
and pressure cap.•
Inspect engine accessory drive
belt. An Emission Control Service. Visually inspect belt for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious
damage.
 Replace belt if necessary.•

6-13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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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.