2008 SUZUKI FORENZA roof

6-1MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
85Z04-03E
General InformationNOTICE (for U.S.A.)
Maintenance, replacement or repair of
the emission control devices and sys-
tems may be performed by any automo-
bile repair establishment or individual
using any part which has been certified
under the provisions in the Clean Air
Act sec. 207. (a) (2).
This section provides the maintenance
schedule which is necessary to ensure that
your vehicle gives many years of satisfying
motoring.
You are responsible for properly operating
and maintaining your vehicle in accor-
dance with the instructions described in
this manual. Failure to do so is likely to
result in the denial of warranty coverage.
It is your responsibility to properly maintain
and operate your vehicle. Be sure that you
follow the periodic required maintenance
schedule and general operation instruc-
tions in this manual.
It is also your responsibility to keep records
and receipts as proof of regular mainte-
nance. Records and receipts together with
this owner’s manual should be transferred
to any subsequent owner.
You may have maintenance services per-
formed on your vehicle by any qualified
person or facility. However, it is recom-
mended that the maintenance services beperformed by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer who will have well-trained techni-
cians and genuine parts.
Non-SUZUKI genuine parts and accesso-
ries have not been examined or approved
by SUZUKI. SUZUKI can certify neither the
suitability nor the safety of non-SUZUKI
parts and accessories and is not liable for
damage caused by their use.
Inadequate, incomplete, or insufficient ser-
vicing may result in operational problems
with your vehicle that could even lead to
vehicle damage, an accident, or personal
injury.
Selecting the Right ConditionFirst you’ll need to decide which of the two
conditions is right for your vehicle. Here’s
how to decide which condition to follow.
You should follow the required mainte-
nance schedule for the condition that best
describes your driving.
Normal Condition
The normal condition for driving means
driving under typical, everyday driving con-
ditions. You may follow the ordinary main-
tenance schedule.
Severe Condition
If the vehicle is operated under any of the
following conditions, some of the mainte-
nance schedule items need to be serviced
more frequently. See “Maintenance Rec-ommended under Severe Driving Condi-
tions” in this section.
 Repeated short-distance driving less
than 5 miles (8 km).
 Extensive idling and/or slow-speed driv-
ing in stop-and-go traffic.
 Driving on dusty roads.
 Driving on hilly or mountainous terrain.
 Driving in heavy city traffic where the
outside temperatures regularly reach
90°F (32°C) or higher.
 Driving as a taxi, police or delivery vehi-
cle.
 Frequent driving when outside tempera-
ture remains below freezing.

8-4INDEX
85Z04-03E
Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator
........................................3-26
Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....................................3-17
Passenger Sensing System
................................................1-31
Power Door Locks
...............................................................2-5
Power Steering Fluid ...........................................................5-17
Power Windows
...................................................................2-9
Power Windows and Other Power Options
.......................5-50
QQuestions and Answers About Safety Belts
.....................1-7
RRadio with Six-Disc CD (Double Display, MP3/WMA)
(AGH-5400)
...........................................................................3-37
Rear Center Seat Belt (Sedan only)
...................................1-13
Rear Door Security Locks
...................................................2-5
Rear Seat Armrest
...............................................................2-23
Rear Seat Passengers
.........................................................1-11
Rear Seats
............................................................................1-4
Rear Sidemarker Lamps
.....................................................5-27
Rear Window and Outside Rearview Mirror Defogger
.....3-16
Rear Window Washer/Wiper
...............................................3-7
Reclining Seatbacks
............................................................1-2
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
..............................6-10
Recreational Vehicle Towing
..............................................4-16
Remote Keyless Entry System ...........................................2-1
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
.........................2-2
Replacement Bulbs
.............................................................5-27
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
.............1-35
Reporting Safety Defects
....................................................7-4
Restraint System Check .....................................................1-34
Right Front Passenger Position
.........................................1-11
Roof Rack (Wagon only)
.....................................................2-25Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
................... 2-20
SSafety Belt: They are for Everyone .................................... 1-5
Safety Belt Extender
........................................................... 1-15
Safety Belt Pretensioner System
....................................... 1-14
Safety Belt Reminder Light
................................................ 3-19
Safety Belt Reminder Tone ................................................ 3-19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
.................................... 1-10
Safety Belts
......................................................................... 1-5
Safety Certification Label
................................................... 7-2
Scheduled Maintenance Services
..................................... 6-2
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH
System
................................................................................. 1-24
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
......... 1-25
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat
Position
................................................................................ 1-26
Securing a Child Restraint with Top Strap
....................... 1-22
Selecting the Right Condition
............................................ 6-1
Service
................................................................................. 5-1
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........................ 1-34
Sheet Metal Damage
........................................................... 5-48
Shifting Into Park (P) .......................................................... 2-18
Shifting Out of Park (P) ...................................................... 2-18
Side Storage Box (Wagon only)
........................................ 2-24
Spare Tire
............................................................................ 5-44
Specifications
...................................................................... 5-54
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning
Light
..................................................................................... 3-22
Speedometer and Odometer
.............................................. 3-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
................................ 2-12
Starting Your Engine
.......................................................... 2-13

8-5
INDEX85Z04-03E
Steering
................................................................................4-5
STEERING WHEEL REMOTE OPERATION
............. 3-36
, 3-44
Storage Areas
......................................................................2-22
Sun Visors
............................................................................2-9
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
....................................2-23
Sunroof
.................................................................................2-26
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)
.......................1-27
TTachometer
..........................................................................3-19
Tail/Stop Lamps, Turn Signal Lamps and Backup
Lamps (Sedan) .....................................................................5-26
Tail/Stop Lamps, Turn Signal Lamps and Backup
Lamps (Wagon) ....................................................................5-26
Theft-Deterrent Systems
.....................................................2-10
Tilt Wheel
..............................................................................3-4
Tire Chains ...........................................................................5-39
Tire Inflation Pressure
.........................................................5-35
Tire Inspection and Rotation
..............................................5-35
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
......................................5-33
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
.............3-26
Tire Sidewall Labeling
.........................................................5-28
Tire Size
................................................................................5-30
Tires
......................................................................................5-28
Top Strap
..............................................................................1-21
Top Strap Anchor Location
................................................1-22
Towing
..................................................................................4-16
Towing a Trailer
...................................................................4-19
Towing Your Vehicle
...........................................................4-16
Trip Odometer
......................................................................3-19
Trunk (Sedan) ......................................................................2-6
Trunk Ajar Light ...................................................................3-26Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
........................................ 3-4
UUnder Floor Bins (Wagon only)
......................................... 2-24
Underbody Maintenance
.................................................... 5-48
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
............................................. 5-37
VVehicle Care/Appearance Materials
.................................. 5-48
Vehicle Identification
.......................................................... 5-49
Vehicle Identification Number
........................................... 7-1
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................................. 5-49
Vehicle Loading
.................................................................. 5-36
WWarning Lights, Gauges and Indicators
........................... 3-18
Warranties
........................................................................... 7-2
Weatherstrips ...................................................................... 5-46
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
........................................ 1-33
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
.................. 1-33
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................................... 5-38
Wheel Replacement
............................................................ 5-38
When It Is Time for New Tires
............................................ 5-36
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
...................................... 1-32
When to Add Engine Oil
..................................................... 5-7
Where Are the Air Bags? .................................................... 1-30
Where to Put the Restraint ................................................. 1-20
Windows
.............................................................................. 2-8
Windshield Washer Fluid
................................................... 5-18
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.............................. 5-28
Windshield Wiper Fuses
.................................................... 5-49
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
....................................... 3-5
Winter Driving
..................................................................... 4-13