2010 SUZUKI SX4 light

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80JS024
3) Continue to lift up the hood until it is
high enough to support with the prop
rod.
To close the engine hood:
1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back to the holding clip.
2) Lower the hood close to the bumper,
then let it drop down. Make sure the
hood is securely latched after closing.
Sun Visor
79K055
The sun visors can be pulled down to block
glare coming through the windshield, or
they can be unhooked and turned to the
side to block glare coming through the side
window.
The extension (1) can be drawn out to
block glare widely.
Interior Light Switch
64J104
The interior light switch has three posi-
tions, which functions as described below.
ON (1)
The light comes on and stays on regard-
less of whether the door is open or closed.
DOOR (2)
The light comes on when the door is
opened. After closing all doors, the light
will remain on for about 15 seconds and
then fade out. If you push in the ignition
switch or insert the key during this time, the
light will start to fade out immediately. After
removing the key from the ignition switch,
the light will turn on for about 15 seconds
and then fade out.
OFF (3)
The light remains off even when the door is
opened.
WARNING
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
When unhooking and hooking a sun
visor, be sure to handle it by the hard
plastic parts or the sun visor can be
damaged.
(1)
EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
(3)
EXAMPLE

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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79J075
NOTE:
The number of doors involved in the light-
ing operation of the interior light depends
on the vehicle specification. If there is a
switch (rubber projection) at the door
opening as shown, the door is involved in
the lighting operation. The tailgate of SX4
is also involved in this operation even with-
out the rubber projection.
Luggage Compartment Light
(SX4)
79J053
When you open the tailgate with the lug-
gage compartment light switch in the “ON”
position (1), the light comes on and
remains on as long as you keep the tail-
gate open.
When the luggage compartment light
switch is in the “OFF” position (2), the light
remains off regardless of whether the tail-
gate is opened or closed.
Trunk Light (SX4 SEDAN)
56KN038
When you open the trunk lid, the trunk light
comes on and remains on as long as you
keep the lid open.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
Do not leave the tailgate open with
the luggage compartment light
switch in the “ON” position for a long
time, or the battery will discharge.
(1) (2)
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
Do not leave the trunk lid open for a
long time, or the battery will dis-
charge.

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Spot Light
79J074
Push the switch to turn on the light and
push it again to turn off the light.
Accessory Socket
(if equipped)
80J2046
The accessory socket will work when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
This socket can be used to provide 12 volt/
120 watt power for electrical accessories.
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
(if equipped)Cigarette Lighter (if equipped)
80J2067
The cigarette lighter will work when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
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
Use of inappropriate electrical acces-
sories can cause damage to your
vehicle’s electrical system. Make
sure that any electrical accessories
you use are designed to plug into this
type of socket.
CAUTION
Holding the cigarette lighter in can
overheat and damage the lighter.
Release the lighter after you push it
in.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Ashtray (if equipped)
79J047
You can fit the ashtray into any of the cup
holders on the center console.
Assist Grips (if equipped)
54G249
Assist grips are provided for convenience.
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.
WARNING
Make sure tobacco is fully extin-
guished before closing the ashtrays.
Never throw waste in the ashtrays: it
could create a fire hazard.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the assist grip
and the molded headlining, do not
hang down the assist grip.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Rear
80JM143
You should hold a bottle with a cap in the
holder.Luggage compartment pocket (SX4)
80JM124
To open the lid, slide the lever (1) and pull
the lid.
80JM108
The lid can be installed on the back of the
luggage compartment board.
Front Seat Back Pocket
(if equipped)
80JC089
This pocket is provided for holding light
and soft things such as gloves, newspa-
pers or magazines.
(1)
WARNING
Do not put hard or breakable objects
in the pocket. If an accident occurs,
objects such as bottles, cans, etc.
can injure the occupants in the rear
seat.EXAMPLE

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Luggage Compartment Cover
(if equipped)
80J049
80JM128
Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment can be hidden from
view by a luggage compartment cover.
WARNING
Failure to take the following precau-
tions may result in the driver’s side
floor mat interfering with the pedals
and causing a loss of vehicle control
or an accident.
 Make sure that the floor mat grom-
met(s) is(are) hooked to the fas-
tener(s).
 Never place additional floor mats
on top of the existing floor mats.
Front Rear
WARNING
Do not carry items on top of the lug-
gage compartment cover, even if they
are small and light. Objects on top of
the cover could be thrown about in an
accident, causing injury, or could
obstruct the driver’s rear view.

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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
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Trailer Towing
54G639
Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer. The
vehicle is not designed or intended for
such use. Towing a trailer can adversely
affect handling, durability and fuel econ-
omy.
Towing Your Vehicle
(recreational towing)Your vehicle may be towed behind another
vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided
you use the proper towing method speci-
fied for your vehicle. The towing method
you must use depends on the specifica-
tions of your vehicle: whether it is a 2-
wheel drive (2WD) or intelligent All Wheel
Drive (i-AWD) vehicle.
Use the towing instruction table to select
the proper towing method for your vehicle,
and carefully follow the corresponding
instructions. Be sure to use proper towing
equipment designed for recreational tow-
ing and make sure that towing speed does
not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph).TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE
80J2051
WARNING
Always use a safety chain when tow-
ing your vehicle and be sure to
observe federal, state, and local
requirements for trailer hitches, tow
bars, lights, etc.
DRIVE
TRAINTRANS-
AXLETOWING
METHOD
2WDCVT
(AUTO)A
M/T
(MANUAL)A B
i-AWD
including
2WD modeCVTnone
M/TB
CAUTION
For the CVT of intelligent All Wheel
Drive (i-AWD) models, don’t tow your
vehicle behind another vehicle such
as a motorhome, or the drive train
may be seriously damaged.
Daily Inspection Checklist: NO
Starting the Engine: 1

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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60G410
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEMaintenance Schedule ....................................................... 7-2
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................ 7-3
Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions ........................................................................... 7-7
Drive Belt ............................................................................. 7-11
Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................... 7-11
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 7-14
Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 7-16
Spark Plugs ......................................................................... 7-16
Gear Oil ................................................................................ 7-18
Clutch Pedal ........................................................................ 7-19
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) Fluid .................. 7-20
Brakes .................................................................................. 7-21
Steering Wheel .................................................................... 7-23
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-24
Battery .................................................................................. 7-35
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-36
Headlight Aiming ................................................................. 7-39
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 7-40
Wiper Blades ....................................................................... 7-46
Windshield Washer Fluid ................................................... 7-50
Air Conditioning System .................................................... 7-50