2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI brake fluid

7-25INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
57L20-03E
6) The handle of the CVT fluid dipstick is
colored red or orange for easy identifi-
cation.
Remove the dipstick, clean it and push
it back in until the cap seats. Pull out
the dipstick and read the fluid level.
The fluid level should be between the
two marks in the “HOT” range on the
dipstick.
7) Add just enough specified fluid through
the dipstick hole to fill the transaxle to
the proper level. It takes only 0.6 liters
(1.27 US pt) for CVT to raise the level
from “LOW” to “FULL”.Deterioration Checking or Chang-
ing FluidSince special procedures, materials and
tools are required to check the deteriora-
tion of CVT fluid or change, it is recom-
mended that you trust this job to your
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
BrakesBrake Fluid
57L71010
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid
level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the
“MAX” line with SAE J1703 or DOT3 brake
fluid.
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CAUTION
After checking or adding oil, be sure
to insert the dipstick securely.
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Failure to follow the guidelines below
can result in personal injury or seri-
ous damage to the brake system.
 If the brake fluid in the reservoir
drops below a certain level, the
brake warning light on the instru-
ment panel will come on (the
engine must be running with the
parking brake fully disengaged.)
Should the light come on, immedi-
ately ask your SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the brake system.
 A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in
the brake system which should be
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer
immediately.
 Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Use cau-
tion when refilling the reservoir.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
57L20-03E
NOTE:
With disc brakes, the fluid level can be
expected to gradually fall as the brake
pads wear.Brake Pedal
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With the engine running and the parking
brake set, measure the distance between
the brake pedal and floor carpet when the
pedal is depressed with approximately 300
N (66 lbs, 30 kg) of force. The minimum
distance required is as specified. Since
your vehicle’s brake system is self-adjust-
ing, there is no need for pedal adjustment.
If the pedal to floor carpet distance asmeasured above is less than the minimum
distance required, have your vehicle
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
When measuring the distance between the
brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to
include the floor mat or rubber on the floor
wall in your measurement.
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WARNING
(Continued)
 Do not use any fluid other than SAE
J1703 or DOT3 brake fluid. Do not
use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has
been stored in old or open contain-
ers. It is essential that foreign parti-
cles and other liquids are kept out
of the brake fluid reservoir.
WARNING
Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal-
lowed, and harmful if it comes in con-
tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting. Immediately
contact a poison control center or a
physician. If brake fluid 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
The brake fluid should be replaced
according to the maintenance sched-
ule. Have the brake fluid replaced by
your SUZUKI dealer.
Pedal to floor carpet minimum distance
“a”
73 mm (2.9 in.)
“a”
Floor carpet

10-3GENERAL INFORMATION
57L20-03E
On-Board Vehicle Computers
and Event Data RecordersYour vehicle is equipped with on-board
computer systems which monitor and
control several aspects of vehicle per-
formance, including the following:
 Emission-related components and
engine parameters such as engine
speed and throttle position are moni-
tored to provide emissions control
and to provide optimum fuel econ-
omy. Your vehicle also has an on-
board diagnostic system which mon-
itors and records information about
emission-related malfunctions.
 Signals from various sensors are
monitored to provide air bag deploy-
ment.
 If your vehicle is equipped with
antilock brakes, conditions such as
vehicle speed and brake perfor-
mance are monitored, so that the
ABS system can provide effective
antilock braking. If your vehicle has
an Electronic Stability Program
(ESP
®) system, conditions such as
yaw rate, lateral acceleration, and
brake fluid pressure are monitored,
so that the ESP
® system can help
the driver control the vehicle in diffi-
cult driving situations.
Some information may be stored by
the on-board computers during normaloperation of the vehicle. This stored
information can assist technicians in
repairing the vehicle when malfunc-
tions occur. Other information is stored
only in the event of crash, by computer
systems that are commonly called
Event Data Recorders (EDRs).
In a crash event, EDRs such as the
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Mod-
ule (SDM) in your vehicle may record
information about the condition of the
vehicle and how it was operated, such
as data related to airbag readiness,
airbag performance, safety belt usage,
and the severity of the collision. These
data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur and lead to
the designing of safer vehicles. The
SDM in your vehicle does not collect
or store personal information. Also, the
EDRs in your vehicle do not have the
ability to transmit information to a cen-
tral communications system or any
other external devices.
To read the stored information, special
equipment is needed and access to
the vehicle or storage device is
required. SUZUKI will not access infor-
mation about a crash event or share it
with others other than with the consent
of the vehicle owner or lessee, in
response to an official request fromthe police or similar government office,
as part of SUZUKI’s defense of litiga-
tion through the discovery process, or
as required by law.
In addition, once SUZUKI collects or
receives data, SUZUKI may use the
data for research conducted by
SUZUKI, make the data available for
outside research if need is shown and
confidentiality is assured, or make
summary data which does not identify
specific vehicles available for outside
research.
Others, such as law enforcement per-
sonnel, may have access to the spe-
cial equipment that can read the
information if they have access to the
vehicle or storage device.
Jacking Instructions: 5

13-1
INDEX
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57L20-03E
INDEXSymbols“CRUISE” Indicator Light.................................................... 2-75
“ESP
® OFF” Indicator Light ................................................ 2-72
“ESP® OFF” switch ............................................................. 3-33
“i-AWD” Indicator Light ............................................. 2-76 , 3-19
“SET” Indicator Light .......................................................... 2-75
AAccelerator Pedal ....... ......................................................... 3-12
Accessory Socket .......... ................................................... ... 5-80
Adding Coolant .................................................................... 7-19
Adjusting Seat Position ............................................. 2-23 , 2-24
Adjusting Seatbacks .................................................. 2-24 , 2-25
Adjusting the Lumbar Support ........................................... 2-26
AIR BAG Light ...................................................................... 2-73
Air Cleaner............................................................................ 7-20
Air Conditioning System ..................................................... 7-57
All Seat Belts Except Rear Center...................................... 2-37
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......................................... 3-29
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ................. 2-71
Armrest ................ .............................................................. ... 5-90
Ashtray ................................................................................. 5-82
Assist Grips.......................................................................... 5-82
Audio Systems ..................................................................... 5-10
Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror .......................................... 2-21
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control).................................................................... 5-1
Automatic Lights Operation ............................................. 2-101
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................................. 2-36
Average Fuel Consumption ................................................ 2-83 Average Speed ..................................................................... 2-81
BBattery ................................................................................... 7-39
Brake Assist System............................................................ 3-28
Brake Fluid............................................................................ 7-25
Brake Pedal.................................................................. 3-11
, 7-26
Brake System Warning Light .............................................. 2-70
Brakes ................................................................................... 7-25
Braking .................................................................................. 3-28
Break-In ................................................................................... 4-1
Brightness Control............................................................... 2-79
Bulb Replacement ................................................................ 7-45CCatalytic Converter ..................... ........................................... 4-1
Center Console Box ............................................................. 5-89
Changing Engine Oil and Filter........................................... 7-16
Changing Wheels ................................................................... 8-5
Charging Light...................................................................... 2-73
Child Lock System (rear doors) ............................................ 2-5
Child Restraint Systems ...................................................... 2-44
Cigarette Lighter .................................................................. 5-81
Cleaning Interior..................................................................... 9-3
Cleaning the Exterior ............................................................. 9-4
Clutch Pedal ................................................................ 3-11 , 7-23
Coat Hooks ........................................................................... 5-83
Compact Spare Tire ............................................................. 7-34
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) ............................. 3-15
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) Fluid ................... 7-24
Coolant Level Check ..... ....................................................... 7-19
Coolant Replacement .......................................................... 7-20
Corrosion Prevention ............................................................ 9-1

13-4INDEX
57L20-03E
NNet/Rope Hooks ................................................................... 5-92OOdometer .............................................................................. 2-84
Oil Level Check .................................................................... 7-15
Oil Pressure Light ................................................................ 2-72
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data
Recorders ............................................................................. 10-3
Open Door Warning Light ................................................... 2-75
Outside Rearview Mirrors ................................................... 2-22
Overhead Console ............................................................... 5-86PParking Brake Lever ................................................... 3-10, 7-27
Parking Sensors .................................................................. 3-23
Pedals ................................................................................... 3-11
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................... 7-3
Power Door Locking System ................................................ 2-4
Power Mirror Control ........................................................... 2-22
Power Window Controls ..................................................... 2-17
Power-Assisted Brakes ....................................................... 3-28RRadio Antenna ....................................................................... 5-9
Rain-sensing Wipers ......................................................... 2-108
Rain-sensing Wipers and Washer Lever ......................... 2-107
Rear Center Seat Belt .......................................................... 2-38
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-29
Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks .................................... 7-18
Refilling................................................................................. 7-16
Replace the Oil Filter ........................................................... 7-17
Replacing Tires and/or Wheels .......................................... 3-38
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................... 10-4 Roof Rack Anchors .............................................................. 5-92
SSafety Certification Label .................................................... 10-2
Seat Belt Extender ............................................................... 2-53
Seat Belt Inspection ............................................................. 2-43
Seat Belt Pretensioner System ........................................... 2-54
Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 2-40
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ............................ 2-34
Seat Position Memory System ............................................ 2-26
Selection of Coolant ............................................................ 7-18
Selection of Power Supply Modes........................................ 3-4
Setting Mode......................................................................... 2-85
Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster ...................................... 2-43
Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags .......................... 2-59
Side Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-3
Snow Tires ............................................................................ 7-35
Spark Plugs .......................................................................... 7-20
SPECIFICATIONS .......
.......................................................... 12-1
Specified Fluid...................................................................... 7-24
Specified Gear Oil ................................................................ 7-22
Specified Oil ......................................................................... 7-15
Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-78
Spot Light ............................................................................. 5-80
Stability Control System...................................................... 3-31
Starting the Engine ................................................................ 3-7
Steering Wheel ..................................................................... 7-27
Sun Visor .............................................................................. 5-77
Sunroof ................................................................................. 5-83
Supplemental Restraint System (a ir bags) ........................ 2-55TTachometer ........................................................................... 2-78