2008 SUZUKI SX4 Owners Manual

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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80J21-03E
60G407
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTParking Brake Lever ........................................................... 5-1
Pedals ................................................................................... 5-1
Gearshift Lever .................................................................... 5-2
Fuel Filler Cap ..................................................................... 5-3
Folding Rear Seats (SX4) ................................................... 5-4
Sun Visor ............................................................................. 5-8
Interior Light Switch ........................................................... 5-8
Spot Light ............................................................................ 5-9
Assist Grips (if equipped) .................................................. 5-9
Eyeglasses Holder (if equipped) ........................................ 5-10
Engine Hood ........................................................................ 5-10
Cup Holder and Storage Area (if equipped) ..................... 5-11
Accessory Socket (if equipped) ......................................... 5-11
Frame Hooks ....................................................................... 5-12
Tire Changing Tool ............................................................. 5-13
Luggage Compartment Cover (if equipped) ..................... 5-14
Luggage Compartment Light (SX4) ................................... 5-15
Trunk Light (SX4 SEDAN) ................................................... 5-15
Radio Antenna ..................................................................... 5-16
Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors (if equipped) ............... 5-16

5-1OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Parking Brake Lever
52D122
(1) To set
(2) To release
(3) To release
The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To set the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down and pull the parking
brake lever all the way up. To release the
parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
push the button on the end of the lever with
your thumb and lower the lever to its origi-
nal position.
For automatic transaxle vehicles, always
set the parking brake before moving the
gearshift lever to the “P” (Park) position. If
you park on an incline and shift into “P”
before you set the parking brake, the
weight of the vehicle may make it difficult toshift out of “P” when you are ready to drive
the vehicle. When preparing to drive the
vehicle, move the gearshift lever out of the
“P” position before releasing the parking
brake.
PedalsManual transaxle
79J072
Automatic transaxle
79J154
WARNING
 Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake set: rear brake effec-
tiveness can be reduced from over-
heating, brake life may be
shortened or permanent brake
damage may result.
 If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully
before leaving your vehicle or it may
roll, causing injury or damage. When
parking, make sure the gearshift
lever for manual transaxle vehicles is
in 1st gear or “R” (Reverse) and the
gearshift lever for automatic tran-
saxle vehicles is in “P” (Park).
Remember, even though the tran-
saxle is in gear or in Park, you must
set the parking brake fully.
(1)
(2)
(3)
EXAMPLE
(2) (3)
EXAMPLE
Parking Brake Lever: 6
Pedals: 6

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Clutch Pedal (1)(For manual transaxle)
The clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the
engine, stopping or shifting the gearshift
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages
the clutch.Brake Pedal (2)Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with
either front and rear disc brakes or front
disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Depressing the brake pedal applies both
sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-
mal condition caused by environmental
factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.
Accelerator Pedal (3)This pedal controls the speed of the
engine. Depressing the accelerator pedal
increases power output and speed.
Gearshift LeverManual transaxle
63J051
Automatic transaxle
77J021
CAUTION
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear or clutch dam-
age.
WARNING
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by your SUZUKI dealer.
WARNING
Do not “ride” the brakes by applying
them continuously or resting your
foot on the pedal. This will result in
overheating of the brakes which
could cause unpredictable braking
action, longer stopping distances or
permanent brake damage.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
Pedals: 6
Gearshift Lever: 10

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Your vehicle is equipped with either a man-
ual transaxle or automatic transaxle. The
gearshift lever for each transaxle type is
shown. For details on how to use the tran-
saxle, refer to the “Using the Transaxle” in
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Fuel Filler CapSX4
80JC060
79J049
SX4 SEDAN
56KN029
56KN030
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Gearshift Lever: 10
Fuel Filler Cap: 5

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The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. The fuel filler door can
be unlocked by pulling up the opener lever
located on the outboard side of the driver’s
seat and can be locked by simply closing
the door.
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To remove the fuel filler cap:
1) Open the fuel filler door.
2) Remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
To reinstall the fuel filler cap:
1) Turn the cap clockwise until you hear
several clicks.
2) Close the fuel filler door.
Folding Rear Seats (SX4)The rear seats of your vehicle can be
folded forward to provide additional cargo
space.
To fold the rear seats forward:
80J040
1) Hook the webbing of the outboard lap-
shoulder belts in the belt hangers.
WARNING
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
fuel may be under pressure and may
spray out, causing injury.Open Close
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Do
not smoke when refueling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.
WARNING
If you need to replace the fuel cap,
use a genuine SUZUKI cap. Use of an
improper cap can result in a malfunc-
tion of the fuel system or emission
control system. It may also result in
fuel leakage in the event of an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
 When you move a seatback, make
sure the belt webbing is hooked in
the seat belt hangers so the seat
belts are not caught by the seat-
back, seat hinge, or seat latch. This
helps prevent damage to the belt
system.
 Make sure the belt webbing is not
twisted.EXAMPLE
Fuel Filler Cap: 5
Folding Rear Seats: 3

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79J213
2) Stow the seat belt buckles of the center
and right seating position as shown in
the illustration.
3) Lower the adjustable head restraint
fully.
80J042
4) Pull the release lever on the top of each
split seat, and fold the seatbacks for-
ward.
63J057
5) Pull the lock release strap (1) rearward
to unlatch the seat cushion.
79J124
6) Fold the entire seat forward.
CAUTION
When you fold the rear seatback for-
ward, stow the seat belt buckles of
the center and right seating position
into the seat first. This helps prevent
being caught by the seat and being
damaged.
(1)
WARNING
When you unlatch the rear seat cush-
ion, be careful that your face or
hands are not injured from the seat
popping up.
Folding Rear Seats: 3

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80J043
7) Push down the adjuster (2) to make the
strap slack, and then unhook the strap
by pushing down the hook (3).
80J044
8) Hook the strap (4) to the front seat head
restraint as shown in the illustration.To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
79J126
1) Unhook the strap from the head
restraint and stow the strap to the back
of the seat cushion as shown in the
illustration. Make sure to adjust the
strap length to avoid any slack or twist.
(2)
(3)
(4)
CAUTION
When securing the folded rear seat
with a strap, adjust the strap length
so that the rear seat will not move.
WARNING
Luggage or other cargo should be
stowed in the luggage compartment
with the rear seat in an upright posi-
tion, whenever possible. If you need
to carry cargo in the passenger com-
partment with the rear seat back
folded forward, be sure to secure the
cargo or it may be thrown about,
causing injury. Never pile cargo
higher than the seatbacks.
Folding Rear Seats: 3

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79J129
2) Pull down the seat cushion until it locks
into place.
63J130
3) Raise the seatback until it locks into
place.
WARNING
When returning the rear seat cushion
to the normal position, be careful that
your finger is not caught between the
lock and the floor.
CAUTION
 When returning the rear seat cush-
ion to the normal position, make
sure that there is nothing around
the striker. This prevents the seat
cushion from being locked
securely.
 When returning the rear seat cush-
ion to the normal position, make
sure that there is nothing under the
seat cushion. This prevents dam-
age to the seat cushion.
Folding Rear Seats: 3