2008 SUZUKI SX4 Owners Manual

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LEAK DETECTION PUMPNOTE:
Your vehicle has a pump to regularly check
the vehicle’s evaporative emission control
system for leaks. This check is performed
approximately five hours after the engine is
turned off. During this leak check, you may
hear a sound coming from the vehicle for
several minutes. This sound is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.

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MEMO

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONFuel Recommendation ........................................................ 1-1

1-1FUEL RECOMMENDATION
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Fuel Recommendation
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Your vehicle requires regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump
octane ((R + M)/2 method). In some areas,
the only fuels that are available are oxy-
genated fuels.
Oxygenated fuels which meet the mini-
mum octane requirement and the require-
ments described below may be used in
your vehicle without jeopardizing the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE:
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain
oxygen-carrying additives such as MTBE
or alcohol.
Gasoline Containing MTBEUnleaded gasoline containing MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in
your vehicle if the MTBE content is not
greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel
does not contain alcohol.
Gasoline/Ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol,
may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol
content is not greater than 10%.
Gasoline/Methanol blends
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol
(wood alcohol) may be suitable for use in
your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors. Do NOT USE fuels
containing more than 5% methanol under
any circumstances. Fuel system damage
or vehicle performance problems resulting
from the use of such fuels are not the
responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Fuel Pump LabelingIn some states, pumps that dispense oxy-
genated fuels are required to be labeled for
the type and percentage of oxygenate and
whether important additives are present.
Such labels may provide enough informa-
tion for you to determine if a particular
blend of fuel meets the requirements listed
above. In other areas, pumps may not be
clearly labeled as to the content or type of
oxygenate and additives. If you are not
sure that the fuel you intend to use meets
these requirements, check with the service
station operator or the fuel supplier.
NOTE:
To help clean the air, SUZUKI recom-
mends you use the oxygenated fuels.
However, if you are not satisfied with the
driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle
when you are using an oxygenated fuel,
switch back to the regular unleaded gaso-
line.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
immediately. Fuels containing alco-
hol can cause paint damage, which is
not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Fuel Recommendation: 1, 2

BEFORE DRIVING
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BEFORE DRIVINGKeys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-1
Windows .............................................................................. 2-16
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-18
Seat Adjustment .................................................................. 2-19
Head Restraints ................................................................... 2-20
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-22
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ....................... 2-40

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Keys
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Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped
on a metal tag provided with the keys.
Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose
your keys, you will need this number to
have new keys made. Write the number
below for your future reference.Ignition Key ReminderA buzzer sounds to remind you to remove
the ignition key if it is in the ignition switch
when the driver’s door is opened.
Door LocksSide Door Locks
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To lock a front door from outside the vehi-
cle:
 Insert the key and turn the top of the key
toward the rear of the vehicle, or
 Turn the lock knob forward, then pull and
hold the door handle as you close the
door.To unlock a front door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the front of the vehicle.
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To lock a door from inside the vehicle, turn
the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob
rearward to unlock the door.
To lock a rear door from outside the vehi-
cle, turn the lock knob forward and close
the door. You do not need to pull and hold
the door handle as you close the door.
KEY NUMBER:
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Always lock all doors when driving.
Locking the doors helps to prevent
occupants from being thrown from
the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent. It also helps prevent unin-
tended opening of the doors.
Rear
Front UNLOCKLOCK
UNLOCK LOCK
EXAMPLE
Keys: 8
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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Power Door Locking SystemYou can lock and unlock all the doors
(including the tailgate of SX4) simulta-
neously by:
 Turning the key in a front door lock, or
 Pushing the power door locking switch
located on the driver’s side or the front
passenger’s side door panel.
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(when using the key)
To lock all the doors simultaneously, insert
the key in a front door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the rear of the vehicle
once.To unlock all the doors simultaneously,
insert the key in a front door lock and turn
the top of the key toward the front of the
vehicle twice.
To unlock only one of the front doors, insert
the key in that door lock and turn the top of
the key toward the front of the vehicle
once.
Driver’s side
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Front passenger’s side
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(when using the power door locking
switch)
To lock or unlock all the doors simulta-
neously, depress the front or rear of the
switch (1) or (2), respectively.
LOCK
Rear
Front UNLOCK
(1)
UNLOCK LOCK
EXAMPLE
(2)
EXAMPLE
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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Keyless Start System Remote
Controller/Keyless Entry System
Tr a n s m i t t e r
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Your vehicle is equipped with either a key-
less start system remote controller (Type
A) or a keyless entry system transmitter
(Type B). The remote controller has a key-
less entry system and a keyless start sys-
tem. The transmitter has only a keyless
entry system. For details, refer to the fol-
lowing explanations.Keyless Start System Remote
Controller (Type A)
The remote controller enables the following
operations:
 You can lock or unlock the doors by
operating the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons
on the remote controller. Refer to the
explanation in this section.
 You can lock or unlock the doors by
pushing the request switch on the door
handle. For details, refer to the explana-
tion in this section.
 You can start the engine without using
an ignition key. For details, refer to “Igni-
tion Switch” in the “STEERING COL-
UMN CONTROLS” section and “Starting
the Engine” in the “OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE” section.
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(1) “LOCK” button
(2) “UNLOCK” button
(3) “PANIC” button
“LOCK” button (1) / “UNLOCK” button
(2) function
You can lock or unlock all doors (including
the tailgate of SX4) simultaneously by
operating the remote controller near the
vehicle.
 To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but-
ton (1).
 To unlock the driver’s door, push the
“UNLOCK” button (2) once.
 To unlock other doors, wait a second or
two, then push the “UNLOCK” button (2)
a second time. If you “double-click” too
fast, the doors will not unlock.
When the doors are locked, the turn signal
lights will flash once.
Type A Type B
(1)(2)(3)
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8