2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI engine overheat

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DRIVING TIPS
57L20-03E
Driving on Slippery Roads
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Under wet road conditions you should
drive at a lower speed than on dry roads
due to possible slippage of tires during
braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov-
ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed
and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
braking, or sharp steering movements.Intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD)
ModelsYour i-AWD provides greater traction on
slippery roads than 2-wheel drive models.
However, your i-AWD will not have as
much traction in deep snow, mud or sand
as multipurpose 4WD vehicles. You should
not attempt to drive your i-AWD in deep
snow, mud or sand. i-AWD models are not
sport/utility vehicles, and are not designed
for off-road use.If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transaxle back and forth
between a forward range (or first gear
for manual transaxle) and reverse. This
will create a rocking motion which may
give you enough momentum to free the
vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator
to keep wheel spinning to a minimum
wheel rpm. Remove your foot from the
accelerator while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle
to pull your vehicle out.
WARNING
Try not to hold the brake pedal down
too long or too often while going
down a steep or long hill. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, result-
ing in reduced braking efficiency.
Failure to take this precaution could
result in loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION
When descending a down hill,
NEVER press the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF). Emission control system and
CVT (if equipped) damage may result.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to stand near the
vehicle when you are rocking it, and
do not spin the wheels faster than an
indicated 40 km/h (25 mph) on the
speedometer. Personal injury and/or
vehicle damage may result from spin-
ning the wheels too fast.
CAUTION
Release the accelerator pedal when
operating the gearshift lever. Operat-
ing the lever with the engine racing
can damage the gears.
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

4-5DRIVING TIPS
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Tire ChainsTire chains should only be used if they are
needed to increase traction or are required
by law. Make sure that the chains you use
are small-link chains or cable-type chains
and are the correct size for your vehicle’s
tires. Also make sure that there is enough
clearance between the fenders and the
chains as installed on the tires.
Install the chains on the front tires tightly,
according to the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. Retighten the chains after
driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-
sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.Do not drive through deep or rushing
water
Driving in deep or rushing water can be
hazardous. You could lose control of the
vehicle and the occupants could drown.
Also, your vehicle could be seriously dam-
aged. To avoid these risks, observe the fol-
lowing instructions and precautions.
 Do not drive through deep or rushing
water. Deep or rushing water, such as
fast-moving streams or floodwaters,
could carry your vehicle away from your
intended path. The water is too deep if it
covers your wheel hubs, axles or
exhaust tailpipe. Know the depth of the
water before you attempt to drive
through it.
 If water blocks the tailpipe, the engine
may not start or run. If the water is deep
enough to get drawn into the engine
intake system, the engine will be badly
damaged.
 Submerged brakes will have poor brak-
ing performance. Drive slowly and care-
fully. Driving slowly will also help avoid
water splashing onto the ignition system,
which could cause the engine to stall.
 Even when driving through shallow or
still waters, drive carefully since the
water may be hiding ground hazards
such as holes, ditches or bumps.
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CAUTION
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
longed rocking can cause engine
overheating, transaxle or transfer
case damage or tire damage.
CAUTION
If you hear the chains hitting against
the vehicle body while driving, stop
and tighten them.
If your vehicle is equipped with full
wheel caps, remove the wheel caps
before installing the chains or the
wheel caps can be damaged by the
chain bands.
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

5-81OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket
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Connect your portable digital music player,
etc. to this socket to enjoy music through
the vehicle’s audio system using it as a
source. Refer to “Audio Systems” in the
“OTHER CONTROL AND EQUIPMENT”
section.
Cigarette Lighter (if equipped)
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The cigarette lighter will work when you
press the engine switch to change the igni-
tion mode to “ACC” or “ON”.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into the receptacle and release it. It
will automatically heat up and will pop out
to its normal position when it is ready for
use.
CAUTION
If you close the lid of the lidded
instrument panel box with a device
still connected to the USB socket, the
equipment and the socket may be
damaged.
CAUTION
Holding the cigarette lighter in can
overheat and damage the lighter.
Release the lighter after you push it
in.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the cigarette
lighter socket, do not use it as an
accessory power source. Some
accessories’ power plug can damage
the inner mechanism of the cigarette
lighter socket.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:
When it is difficult to remove the oil filter,
we recommend you take your vehicle to
your SUZUKI dealer for oil filter replace-
ment.Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks1) Pour oil through the filler hole and
install the filler cap.
For the approximate capacity of the oil,
refer to the “Capacities” item in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section.
2) Start the engine and look carefully for
leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run
the engine at various speeds for at least
5 minutes.
3) Stop the engine and wait about 5 min-
utes. Check the oil level again and add
oil if necessary. Check for leaks again.
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Engine CoolantSelection of CoolantTo maintain optimum performance and
durability of your engine, use SUZUKI
Genuine Coolant or equivalent.
NOTE:
If you replace the engine coolant other
than the SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue), follow
the schedule of SUZUKI LLC: Standard
(Green). To see the detail of the mainte-
nance schedule, refer to “Periodic Mainte-
nance Schedule” in this section.
This type of coolant is best for your cooling
system as it:
 Helps maintain proper engine tempera-
ture.
 Gives proper protection against freezing
and boiling.
 Gives proper protection against corro-
sion and rust.
CAUTION
When replacing the oil filter, it is rec-
ommended that you use a genuine
SUZUKI replacement filter. If you use
an after-market filter, make sure it is
of equivalent quality and carefully fol-
low the manufacturer’s instructions
and precautions.
CAUTION
Oil leaks from around the oil filter or
drain plug indicate incorrect installa-
tion or gasket damage. If you find any
leaks or are not sure that the filter
has been properly tightened, have
the vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI
dealer.EXAMPLE
CAUTION
SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant;
SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant is
already diluted to the proper percent-
age. Do not dilute with distilled water
additionally. Doing so may result in
the possibility of freezing coolant
and/or overheating.

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Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-
age your cooling system. Your authorized
SUZUKI dealer can help you select the
proper coolant.
Coolant Level CheckCheck the engine coolant level at the
reserve tank, not at the radiator. With the
engine cool, the engine coolant level
should be between the “FULL” and “LOW”
marks.Adding Coolant
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If the engine coolant level is below the
“LOW” mark, more engine coolant should
be added. Remove the reserve tank cap
and add engine coolant until the reserve
tank level reaches the “FULL” mark. Never
fill the reserve tank above the “FULL” mark.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging your cooling sys-
tem:
 Always use a high quality ethylene
glycol base phosphate type coolant
diluted with distilled water at the
correct mixture concentration.
 Make sure that the proper mix is 50/
50 coolant to distilled water and in
no case higher than 70/30. Concen-
trations greater than 70/30 coolant
to distilled water will cause over-
heating conditions.
 Do not use straight coolant nor
plain water (except SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)).
 Do not add extra inhibitors or addi-
tives. They may not be compatible
with your cooling system.
 Do not mix different types of base
coolants. Doing so may result in
accelerated seal wear and/or the
possibility of severe overheating
and extensive engine/CVT damage.
FULL
LOW
WARNING
Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if
swallowed or inhaled. Do not drink
antifreeze or coolant solution. If swal-
lowed, do not induce vomiting. Imme-
diately contact a poison control
center or a physician. Avoid inhaling
mist or hot vapors; if inhaled, remove
to fresh air. If coolant gets in eyes,
flush eyes with water and seek medi-
cal attention. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Solution can be poisonous
to animals. Keep out of the reach of
children and animals.
CAUTION
SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant;
SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant is
already diluted to the proper percent-
age. Do not dilute with distilled water
additionally. Doing so may result in
the possibility of freezing coolant
and/or overheating.

EMERGENCY SERVICE
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57L20-03E
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EMERGENCY SERVICETire Changing Tool ............................................................. 8-1
Jacking Instructions ........................................................... 8-2
Changing Wheels ................................................................ 8-5
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................ 8-6
Towing a Disabled Vehicle ................................................. 8-7
If the Starter Does Not Operate .......................................... 8-7
If the Engine is Flooded ...................................................... 8-8
If the Engine Overheats ...................................................... 8-8

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EMERGENCY SERVICE
57L20-03E
If the Engine is FloodedIf the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine. (Do not operate the starter motor
for more than 12 seconds).
NOTE:
If the engine refuses to start, the starter
motor automatically stops after a certain
period of time. After the starter motor has
automatically stopped or there is anything
abnormal in the engine starting system,
the starter motor runs only while the
engine switch is held pressed.
If the Engine OverheatsThe engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indi-
cates overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and
park.
3) Let the engine run at normal idle speed
for a few minutes until the indicator is
within the normal, acceptable tempera-
ture range shown by the white band
between “H” and “C”.If the temperature indication does not
come down to within the normal, accept-
able range:
1) Turn off the engine and check that the
water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
is found, correct it.
2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
If it is found to be lower than the “LOW”
line, look for leaks at the radiator, water
pump and radiator and heater hoses. If
you locate any leaks that may have
caused the overheating, do not run the
engine until these problems have been
corrected.
3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine
Coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.)
WARNING
If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to let
it cool. Do not open the hood when
steam is present. When the steam
can no longer be seen or heard, open
the hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.
Also, be careful not to touch hot
engine parts (radiator, water hoses,
engine etc.).

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INDEX57L20-03E
Head Restraints .......................................................... 2-27, 2-29
Headlight Aiming ................................................................. 7-44
Heated Rear Window and Heated Outside Rearview
Mirrors (if equipped) Switch ............................................. 2-111
High Beam Indicator Light .................................................. 2-75
Highway Driving..................................................................... 4-3
Hill Hold Control System..................................................... 3-34
HomeLink
®........................................................................... 5-93
Horn .................................................................................... 2-111
How the ABS Works ............................................................ 3-30
IIdentification Numbers ........................................................ 10-1
If the Engine is Flooded ........................................................ 8-8
If the Engine Overheats......................................................... 8-8
If the Starter Does Not Operate ............................................ 8-7
If You Cannot Shift CVT Gearshift Lever Out of
“P” (PARK) ............. .............................................................. 3-18
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .................................................... 4-4
Illumination Indicator Light................................................. 2-75
Immobilizer System ........................................................ 2-2 , 3-4
Immobilizer/Keyless Start System Warning Light ............ 2-76
Improving Fuel Economy ............... ....................................... 4-2
Information Display ............................................................. 2-80
Inside Rearview Mirror ........................................................ 2-20
Installation of Child Restraint with Top Strap ................... 2-52
Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts
(child restraint with no top strap)....................................... 2-46
Installation with the LATCH System .................................. 2-49
Instantaneous fuel consumption ....................................... 2-82
Instrument Cluster ............................................................... 2-68
intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD) Indicator Light .......... 2-76 Interior Light Switch ............................................................ 5-78
Interior Workable Area for Engine Starting, Power
Supply Mode Selection
and “Remote Controller
Outside” Warning................................................................... 3-6
Internal Trunk Release........................................................... 2-6
JJacking Instructions .............................................................. 8-2
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................... 8-6KKeyless Push Start System ................................................... 3-4
Keyless Start System Remote Controller ............................ 2-6
Keys......................................................................................... 2-1LLap-Shoulder Belt ................................................................ 2-36
Lidded Instrument Panel Box ............................................. 5-87
Light Reminder Buzzer ...................................................... 2-104
Lighting Control Lever....................................................... 2-100
Lighting Operation ............................................................. 2-100
Locking Rear Seatback........................................................ 2-34
Low Fuel Warning Light ...................................................... 2-74
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .............................. 2-69 , 3-35
Luggage Under-box ............................................................. 5-92MMaintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions ..................................................................... 7-7 , 7-11
Maintenance Schedule ................. ......................................... 7-2
Malfunction Indicator Light ................................................. 2-74
Manual Transaxle ................................................................. 3-13
Master Warning Indicator Light .......................................... 2-77
Mirrors ................................................................................... 2-20