2010 SUZUKI SX4 Owners Manual

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To open the trim (1), insert a flat blade
screwdriver between the trim and the clips
(2) and remove the clips by twist the driver
as shown in the illustration.
80JM073
License plate light
SX4
80JM079
SX4 SEDAN
80JM074
To open the trim (1), insert a flat blade
screwdriver into the hole (3) and remove
the clips (2) by twist the driver as shown in
the illustration.
80JM075
(3)
(1)
(2)

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Luggage compartment light (SX4)
79J015
Trunk room light (SX4 SEDAN)
56KN004
High-mount stop light (if equipped)
SX4
80J100
To remove a high-mounted stop light hous-
ing the following procedure:
1) Open the tailgate, and remove the nuts
(1) as shown in the illustration.
63J127
2) Close the tailgate. Remove a high-
mounted stop light housing (2) from the
tailgate.
(1)
(2)

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80JM076
3) Pushing the unguiform prongs (3)
toward inside and remove the bulb
holder (4).
4) Replace the bulbs.
To install a high-mounted stop light
housing in the reverse order of removal.SX4 SEDAN
80JM132
To remove the high-mounted stop light
housing, pinch both side of the clip (1) and
push it in.
Wiper Blades
80G083
If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-
aged, or make streaks when wiping,
replace the wiper blades.
To install new wiper blades, follow the pro-
cedures below.
NOTE:
Some wiper blades may be different from
the ones described here depending on
vehicle specifications. If so, consult your
SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement
method.
(3) (3)
(4)
(1)
CAUTION
To avoid scratching or breaking the
window, do not let the wiper arm
strike the window while replacing the
wiper blade.

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For windshield wipers and some rear
wipers:
70G119
1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
NOTE:
When raising both of the front wiper arms,
pull the driver’s side wiper arm up first.
When returning the wiper arms, lower the
passenger’s side wiper arm first. Other-
wise, the wiper arms may interfere with
each other.
52D102
2) Squeeze lock lever (1) towards wiper
arm (2) and remove the wiper frame
from the arm as shown.
60A260
3) Pull the locked end of the wiper blade
firmly to unlock the blade and slide the
blade out as shown.

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52D124
(3) Retainer
4) If the new blade is provided without the
two metal retainers, move them from
the old blade to the new one.Installation
52D125
(4) Locked end
5) Install the new blade in the reverse
order of removal, with the locked end
positioned toward the wiper arm. Make
sure the blade is properly retained by
all the hooks. Grasp the blade near the
locked end and pull in the direction of
the arrows to lock the end into place.
6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm, making
sure that the lock lever is snapped
securely into the arm.To remove some types of rear wiper
frame from the wiper arm:
1) Hold the arm away from the window.
80G146
2) Remove the wiper frame from the arm
as shown.

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3) When reinstalling wiper frame to arm,
install the wiper frame in the reverse
order of removal.
To remove and install some types of
rear wiper blade from and to the wiper
frame.
Removal
52D104
1) Flex the locked end of blade (3) away
from retainer (4) to unlock it and slide
the blade out as shown.Installation
60A265
2) Install the new blade in the reverse
order of removal. Make sure that the
blade is properly retained by all the
hooks and the end is locked in place.To remove and install some types of
rear wiper blade from and to the wiper
frame.
65D151
1) Flex the ends of blade and frame, and
slide the blade out as shown.
But do not flex the frame end more than
necessary.
If you do, it can break off.
2) Install the new blade in the reverse
order of removal. Make sure that the
blade is properly retained by all the
hooks and both ends are in place.

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Windshield Washer Fluid
80JM078
80J008
Check that there is washer fluid in the tank
by looking at the washer fluid level gauge
which is attached to the cap of the washer
fluid tank. If the fluid level is near “E” mark,
refill it.
Use a good quality windshield washer
fluid, diluted with water as necessary.
Air Conditioning SystemIf you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti-
mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.
(or opposite side)
WARNING
Do not use “anti-freeze” solution in
the windshield washer reservoir. This
can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and also
damage your vehicle’s paint.
CAUTION
Damage may result if the washer
motor is operated with no fluid in the
washer tank.

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