2007 SUZUKI XL7 oil temperature

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The remote vehicle start feature will not
operate if:
 The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
 The vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are
not closed.
 The hazard warning flashers are on.
 There is an emission control system
malfunction.
 The engine coolant temperature is too
high.
 The oil pressure is low.
 Two remote vehicle starts have already
been used. The maximum number of
remote starts or remote start attempts
between ignition cycles with the key is
two.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start
feature are shipped from the factory with
the remote vehicle start system enabled.
The system may be enabled or disabled
through the DIC. Refer to “REMOTE
START” under “DIC Vehicle Personaliza-
tion” in “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in
the “Instrument Panel” section for addi-
tional information.
Doors and LocksDoor LocksThere are a couple of ways to manually
lock or unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use the key in the
driver’s door.
From the inside, use the lock control on the
door.
Power Door LocksThe power door lock switches are located
on the driver’s and front passenger’s
doors.
(Unlock):
To unlock the doors, press the unlock sym-
bol.
(Lock):
Remove the ignition key and press the lock
symbol to lock all of the doors.
WARNING
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
 Passengers, especially children,
can easily open the doors and fall
out of a moving vehicle. When a
door is locked, the handle will not
open it. You increase the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors are not locked.
So, wear safety belts properly and
lock the doors whenever you drive.
 Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be unable
to get out. A child can be overcome
by extreme heat and can suffer per-
manent injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock your vehi-
cle whenever you leave it.
 Outsiders can easily enter through
an unlocked door when you slow
down or stop your vehicle. Locking
your doors can help prevent this
from happening.

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the oil warms up and lubricates all mov-
ing parts.
Engine Coolant HeaterIf your vehicle has this feature, in very cold
weather 0°F (–18°C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You will get easier
starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant
heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At
temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the
coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle
may also have an internal thermostat in
the plug end of the cord. This will prevent
operation of the engine coolant heater
when the temperature is at or above 0°F (–
18°C) as noted on the cord.
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1) Turn off the engine.
2) Open the hood and unwrap the electri-
cal cord. The cord is located on thepassenger’s side of the engine com-
partment, near the radiator.
3) Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt
AC outlet.
4) Before starting the engine, be sure to
unplug and store the cord as it was
before to keep it away from moving
engine parts. If you do not, it could be
damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant
heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the outside temperature, the kind of oil
you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that
you contact your dealer in the area where
you will be parking your vehicle. The
dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
Automatic Transaxle OperationThe shift lever for the automatic transaxle
is located on the console between the
seats.
Maximum engine speed is limited when
the vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N) to protect driveline components from
improper operation.
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There are several different positions for the
shift lever. When using the manual shift
mode a number will also appear on the tell-
tale line below the gear selections. For
more information on the manual shift
option see “Manual Shift Mode” in this sec-
tion.
PARK (P):
This position locks the front wheels. It is
the best position to use when the engine is
CAUTION
Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics in your vehicle. If you
add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way the engine
operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. If
you do not, your engine might not
perform properly. Any resulting dam-
age would not be covered by your
vehicle’s warranty.
WARNING
Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind
of extension cord could overheat and
cause a fire. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a properly
grounded three-prong 110-volt AC
outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least 15 amps.

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enabled. If the passenger’s safety belt is
already buckled, this message and chime
will not come on.
BUCKLE SEATBELT
This message reminds you to buckle the
driver’s safety belt.
This message displays and a chime
sounds when the ignition is on, the driver’s
safety belt is unbuckled, and the vehicle is
in motion. You should buckle your safety
belt.
If the driver remains unbuckled when the
ignition is on and the vehicle is in motion,
the reminder will be repeated. If the driver’s
safety belt is already buckled, this mes-
sage and chime will not come on.
This message is an additional reminder to
the Safety Belt Reminder Light in the
instrument panel cluster. Refer to “Safety
Belt Reminder Light” in this section.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when service is
required for the vehicle. See your dealer.
Refer to “Engine Oil” in “Checking Things
Under the Hood” in the “Service and
Appearance Care” section and “Scheduled
Maintenance” in “Maintenance Schedule”
in the “Maintenance Schedule” section for
more information.
Acknowledging this message will not reset
the OIL LIFE REMAINING display. That
must be done at the OIL LIFE screen
under the vehicle information menu. Referto “OIL LIFE” under “DIC Operation and
Displays” in this section and “Engine Oil
Life System” in “Checking Things Under
the Hood” in the “Service and Appearance
Care” section for more information.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when the tire pres-
sure in one of the tires needs to be
checked. This message also displays
LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT
REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which
tire needs to be checked. You can receive
more than one tire pressure message at a
time. To read the other messages that may
have been sent at the same time, press the
set/reset button. If a tire pressure message
appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you
can. Have the tire pressures checked and
set to those shown on the Tire Loading
Information label. Refer to “Tires” in the
“Service and Appearance Care” section,
“Loading Your Vehicle” in “Your Driving, the
Road, and Your Vehicle” in the “Driving
Your Vehicle” section, and “Inflation - Tire
Pressure” in “Tires” in the “Service and
Appearance Care” section. The DIC dis-
play also shows the tire pressure values for
the front and rear tires by pressing the
vehicle information button. Refer to “DIC
Operation and Displays” in this section. If
the tire pressure is low, the low tire pres-
sure warning light comes on. Refer to “Tire
Pressure Light” in this section.DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the driver’s
door is not closed properly. When this
message appears, make sure that the
driver’s door is closed completely.
ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning)
OFF
This message displays when the engine
coolant becomes hotter than the normal
operating temperature. To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned off.
When the coolant temperature returns to
normal, the A/C operation automatically
resumes. You can continue to drive your
vehicle.
ENGINE OVERHEATD (Overheated)
IDLE ENGINE
NOTE:
If you drive your vehicle while the engine is
overheating, severe engine damage may
occur. If an overheat warning appears on
the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC,
stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do
not increase the engine speed above nor-
mal idling speed. Refer to “Engine Over-
heating” in “Checking Things Under the
Hood” in the “Service and Appearance
Care” section for more information.
This message displays when the engine
coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and
allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.

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ENGINE OVERHEATD (Overheated)
STOP ENGINE
NOTE:
If you drive your vehicle while the engine is
overheating, severe engine damage may
occur. If an overheat warning appears on
the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC,
stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Refer
to “Engine Overheating” in “Checking
Things Under the Hood” in the “Service
and Appearance Care” section for more
information.
This message displays along with a contin-
uous chime when the engine has over-
heated. Stop and turn the engine off
immediately to avoid severe engine dam-
age. Refer to “Engine Overheating” in
“Checking Things Under the Hood” in the
“Service and Appearance Care” section.
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle’s
engine power is reduced. Reduced engine
power can affect the vehicle’s ability to
accelerate. If this message is on, but there
is no reduction in performance, proceed to
your destination. The performance may be
reduced the next time the vehicle is driven.
The vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but accel-
eration and speed may be reduced. Any-
time this message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for service
as soon as possible.FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when your vehicle
is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon
as possible. Refer to “Fuel Gage” in this
section and “Filling the Tank” in “Fuel” in
the “Service and Appearance Care” sec-
tion for more information.
HOOD OPEN
This message displays on some vehicles
when the hood is not closed properly.
When this message appears, make sure
that the hood is closed completely. Refer to
“Hood Release” in “Checking Things
Under the Hood” in the “Service and
Appearance Care” section.
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when the outside
air temperature is cold enough to create
icy road conditions. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
LIFTGATE OPEN
This message displays when the liftgate is
not closed completely. Make sure that the
liftgate is closed completely. Refer to “Lift-
gate” in “Doors and Locks” in the “Features
and Controls” section.OIL PRSSURE (Pressure) LOW STOP
ENGINE
This message displays when the vehicle’s
engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure
light also appears on the instrument panel
cluster. Refer to “Oil Pressure Light” in this
section.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine
damage can result from driving a vehicle
with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle ser-
viced by your dealer as soon as possible
when this message is displayed.
PASSENGER DOOR FRONT/REAR
OPEN
This message displays when one or more
of the passenger’s doors are not closed
properly. When this message appears,
make sure that all passenger doors are
closed completely.
CAUTION
If you drive your vehicle while the
engine oil pressure is low, severe
engine damage may occur. If a low oil
pressure warning appears on the
Driver Information Center (DIC), stop
the vehicle as soon as possible. Do
not drive the vehicle until the cause
of the low oil pressure is corrected.
Refer to “Engine Oil” in “Checking
Things Under the Hood” in the “Ser-
vice and Appearance Care” section
for more information.

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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Recommended SAE viscosity grade
engine oils
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Look for two things:
 GM6094M
Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meet-
ing standard GM6094M. Look for and
use only an oil that meets standard
GM6094M.
 SAE 5W-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE
5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
These numbers on an oil container show
its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-
50.
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Oils meeting these requirements should
also have the starburst symbol on the con-
tainer. This symbol indicates that the oil
has been certified by the American Petro-
leum Institute (API).
Look for this information on the oil con-
tainer, and use only those oils that are
identified as meeting standard GM6094M
and have the starburst symbol on the front
of the oil container.If you are in an area of extreme cold,
where the temperature falls below –20°F
(–29°C), it is recommended that you use
either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an
SAE 0W-30 oil. Both provide easier cold
starting and better protection for the
engine at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to the oil. The recom-
mended oils with the starburst symbol that
meet standard GM6094M are all you need
for good performance and engine protec-
tion.
Engine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer system that
lets you know when to change the engine
oil and filter. This is based on engine revo-
lutions and engine temperature, and not on
mileage. Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change will be indi-
cated can vary considerably. For the oil life
HOT WEATHER
LOOK FOR THIS
SYMBOL AND
STANDARD
GM6094M
COLD WEATHERSAE 5W-30
DO NOT USE SAE 10W-40, SAE 20W-50
OR ANY OTHER VISCOSITY GRADE OIL
NOT RECOMMENDED
CAUTION
Use only engine oil identified as
meeting standard GM6094M and
showing the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol. Failure to
use the recommended oil can result
in engine damage not covered by
your warranty.

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If No Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine
If you get an engine overheat warning, but
see or hear no steam, the problem may not
be too serious. Sometimes the engine can
get a little too hot when you:
 Climb a long hill on a hot day.
 Stop after high-speed driving.
 Idle for long periods in traffic.
 Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no
sign of steam, try this for a minute or so:
1) In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in
NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is
safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the
engine idle.
2) Set the climate controls to the highest
heat setting and fan speed and open
the windows as necessary.If you no longer have the overheat warn-
ing, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive
slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning
does not come back on, you can drive nor-
mally.
If the warning continues and you have not
stopped, pull over, stop, and park your
vehicle right away.
If there is still no sign of steam, you can
idle the engine for three minutes while you
are parked. If you still have the warning,
turn off the engine and get everyone out of
the vehicle until it cools down. Also, see
“Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode” later in this section.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to
get service help right away.
Overheated Engine Protection Operat-
ing Mode
This emergency operating mode allows
your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in
an emergency situation. If an overheated
engine condition exists, an overheat pro-
tection mode which alternates firing groups
of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
In this mode, you will notice a significant
loss in power and engine performance.
The engine coolant temperature warning
light on the instrument panel will come on
to indicate the vehicle has entered over-
heated engine protection operating mode.
The temperature gage will also indicate an
overheat condition exists. Drivingextended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer
in the overheat protection mode should be
avoided.
Cooling SystemWhen you decide it is safe to lift the hood,
here is what you will see:
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A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans
B. Coolant Recovery Tank
CAUTION
If your engine catches fire because
you keep driving with no coolant,
your vehicle can be badly damaged.
The costly repairs would not be cov-
ered by your warranty. Refer to
“Overheated Engine Protection Oper-
ating Mode” in this section for infor-
mation on driving to a safe place in
an emergency.
CAUTION
After driving in the overheated
engine protection operating mode, to
avoid engine damage, allow the
engine to cool before attempting any
repair. The engine oil will be severely
degraded. Repair the cause of cool-
ant loss, change the oil and reset the
oil life system. Refer to “Engine Oil”
in this section.

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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