2010 SUZUKI SX4 Owners Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
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ITEM: Light WATTAGE BULB No.
Headlight 12V 65/55W HB5
Front fog light 12V 55W H11
Front turn signal light 12V 21W WY21W
Rear turn signal light 12V 21W WY21W
Position light 12V 5W 168
Brake/tail light 12V 21/5W W21/5W
License plate light 12V 5W W5W
Reversing light 12V 21W W21W
Dome light 12V 10W –
Luggage compartment light 12V 5W –
Spot light 12V 8W –
High mount stop light SX4 12V 5W W5W
SX4 SEDAN 12V18W W16W
Side marker light 12V 5W 168
Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

12-4SPECIFICATIONS
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ITEM: Wheel
Tire size, front and rear SX4 P195/65R15, P205/60R16, P205/50R17
SX4 SEDAN P195/65R15, P205/50R17
Tire pressure For the specified tire pressure, see the Tire Information Label located
on the driver’s door lock pillar.
ITEM: Steering
Toe IN 1.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.0393 ± 0.0393 in.)
Camber angle P195/65R15, P205/60R16 –0° 10’ ± 1°
P205/50R17 –0° 17’ ± 1°
Caster angle P195/65R15, P205/60R16 3° 40’ ± 2°
P205/50R17 3° 46’ ± 2°
ITEM: Capacities
Coolant (including reserve tank) M/T 7.1 L (15.0 US pt)
CVT 7.0 L (14.8 US pt)
Fuel tank 2WD 50 L (13.2 US gal)
i-AWD 45 L (11.9 US gal)
Engine oil (replaced with filter) 4.5 L (4.7 quarts)
Transaxle oil Manual transaxle: 2.5 L (5.3 US pt)
CVT: 9.44 L (19.9 US pt) (when overhauling)
Rear differential oil 0.8 L (1.7 US pt)
Transfer gear box oil 0.6 L (1.2 US pt)
Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

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INDEX
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INDEXSymbols“CRUISE” Indicator Light.................................................... 2-66
“ESP OFF” Indicator Light ......................................... 2-63, 3-25
“ESP” (Electronic Stability Program) Warning Light ....... 2-63
“ESP” Warning Light ........................................................... 3-25
“SET” Indicator Light .......................................................... 2-66AAccelerator Pedal .................................................................. 3-8
Accessory Socket ................................................................ 5-47
Adding Coolant .................................................................... 7-15
Adjusting Seat Position ...................................................... 2-21
Adjusting Seatbacks ........................................................... 2-22
AIR BAG Light ...................................................................... 2-65
Air Cleaner............................................................................ 7-16
Air Conditioning System ..................................................... 7-50
All Seat Belts ........................................................................ 2-31
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......................................... 3-21
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ................. 2-62
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ....................................... 3-24
Armrest ................................................................................. 5-51
Assist Grips.......................................................................... 5-48
Audio Systems ..................................................................... 5-15
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control).................................................................... 5-9
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)................................... 2-30
Average fuel consumption.................................................. 2-72BBasic Operations ................................................................. 5-18
Battery .................................................................................. 7-35Brake Assist System............................................................ 3-21
Brake Fluid............................................................................ 7-21
Brake Pedal.................................................................... 3-8, 7-22
Brake System Warning Light .............................................. 2-61
Brakes ................................................................................... 7-21
Braking .................................................................................. 3-20
Break-In ................................................................................... 4-1
Bulb Replacement ................................................................ 7-40
CCatalytic Converter ................................................................ 4-1
Changing Engine Oil and Filter........................................... 7-12
Changing Wheels ................................................................... 8-4
Charging Light...................................................................... 2-64
Child Lock System (rear doors) ............................................ 2-3
Child Restraint Systems ...................................................... 2-36
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray............................................. 5-47
Clock ..................................................................................... 2-75
Clutch Pedal .................................................................. 3-8, 7-19
Compact Spare Tire ............................................................. 7-31
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) ............................. 3-11
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) Fluid ................... 7-20
Coolant Level Check ............................................................ 7-15
Coolant Replacement .......................................................... 7-16
Corrosion Prevention ............................................................ 9-1
Cruise Control ...................................................................... 3-18
Cup Holder and Storage Area ............................................. 5-49DDaily Inspection Checklist..................................................... 3-1
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indicator Light ................ 2-68
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System ............................ 2-76
Door Locks ............................................................................. 2-1

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Drive Belt .............................................................................. 7-11
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light...................................... 2-64
Driving on Hills ...................................................................... 4-3
Driving on Slippery Roads .................................................... 4-4
Driving range........................................................................ 2-72EElectronic Stability Program (ESP
®) .................................. 3-23
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 2-30
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.) ........................... 10-2
Engine Block Heater .............................................................. 3-9
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 7-14
Engine Hood......................................................................... 5-44
Engine Oil and Filter ............................................................ 7-11
Engine Serial Number ......................................................... 10-1
Exhaust Gas Warning............................................................ 3-1
FFloor Mats............................................................................. 5-51
Fluid Level Check ................................................................ 7-20
Folding Rear Seats .............................................................. 2-26
Frame Hooks ........................................................................ 5-56
Front Air Bags ...................................................................... 2-49
Front Fog Light Switch........................................................ 2-77
Front Seat Back Pocket....................................................... 5-50
Front Seat Heater ................................................................. 2-23
Front Seats ........................................................................... 2-21
Fuel Filler Cap ...................................................................... 5-43
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-69
Fuel Pump Labeling............................................................... 1-1
Fuel Recommendation .......................................................... 1-1
Full Wheel Cover.................................................................... 8-4
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-36FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS ................................. 11-1
Fuses in the Engine Compartment ..................................... 7-36
Fuses under the Dash Board .............................................. 7-38
GGasoline Containing MTBE ................................................... 1-1
Gasoline/Ethanol blends ....................................................... 1-1
Gasoline/Methanol blends..................................................... 1-1
Gear Oil ................................................................................. 7-18
Gear Oil Level Check ........................................................... 7-19
Gear Oil Replacement .......................................................... 7-19
GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY ................................ 7-32
Glove Box ............................................................................. 5-49HHazard Warning Switch ....................................................... 2-78
Head Restraints ........................................................... 2-22, 2-24
Headlight Aiming.................................................................. 7-39
Heated Rear Window and Heated Outside Rearview
Mirrors Switch ...................................................................... 2-81
Heating and Air Conditioning System.................................. 5-1
Heating System ...................................................................... 5-2
High Beam Indicator Light .................................................. 2-67
Highway Driving ..................................................................... 4-3
Horn ....................................................................................... 2-81
How the ABS Works............................................................. 3-23IIdentification Numbers ........................................................ 10-1
If the Engine is Flooded......................................................... 8-7
If the Engine Overheats ......................................................... 8-7
If the Starter Does Not Operate............................................. 8-6
If You Cannot Shift CVT Gearshift Lever Out of
“P” (PARK)............................................................................ 3-15

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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .................................................... 4-4
Ignition Key Reminder........................................................... 2-1
Ignition Switch ....................................................................... 3-2
Illumination control setting................................................. 2-74
Illumination Indicator Light................................................. 2-67
Improving Fuel Economy ...................................................... 4-2
Information display.............................................................. 2-70
Inside Rearview Mirror ........................................................ 2-19
Installation of Child Restraint with Top Strap ................... 2-44
Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts
(child restraint with no top strap)....................................... 2-38
Installation with the LATCH System .................................. 2-40
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption ...................................... 2-70
Instrument Cluster ............................................................... 2-59
intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD) AUTO Indicator
Light ...................................................................................... 2-67
intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD) LOCK Indicator
Light ...................................................................................... 2-68
Interior Light Switch ............................................................ 5-45JJacking Instructions .............................................................. 8-2
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................... 8-5KKeyless Entry System Transmitter .................................... 2-13
Keyless Start System Indicator Light ................................ 2-66
Keyless Start System Remote Controller ............................ 2-6
Keys ........................................................................................ 2-1LLap-Shoulder Belt ................................................................ 2-30
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-75
Lighting Operation............................................................... 2-76Lights “On” reminder .......................................................... 2-76
Listening to a CD.................................................................. 5-22
Listening to a CD from an External CD Changer
(Option) ................................................................................. 5-34
Listening to a XM Satellite Radio (Option)......................... 5-31
Listening to Audio for AUX (Option) .................................. 5-33
Listening to the Radio ......................................................... 5-20
Low Fuel Warning Light ...................................................... 2-66
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .............................. 2-60, 3-26
Luggage Compartment Board ............................................ 5-53
Luggage Compartment Cover............................................. 5-52
Luggage Compartment Light .............................................. 5-46
MMaintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions .............................................................................. 7-7
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................... 7-2
Malfunction Indicator Light ................................................. 2-65
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System .................... 5-5
Manual Transaxle ................................................................. 3-10
Mirrors ................................................................................... 2-19OOdometer .............................................................................. 2-74
Oil Level Check .................................................................... 7-11
Oil Pressure Light................................................................ 2-64
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data
Recorders ............................................................................. 10-3
Open Door Warning Light ................................................... 2-66
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................................... 2-20PParking Brake Lever ..................................................... 3-6, 7-23
Pedals...................................................................................... 3-7

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Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................... 7-3
Power Door Locking System ................................................ 2-2
Power Mirror Control ........................................................... 2-20
Power Steering..................................................................... 7-24
Power Steering Fluid ........................................................... 7-24
Power Window Controls ..................................................... 2-17
Power-Assisted Brakes ....................................................... 3-21RRadio Antenna ..................................................................... 5-15
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-24
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch .................................. 2-80
Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks .................................... 7-14
Refilling................................................................................. 7-12
Remote Audio Controls....................................................... 5-37
Replace the Oil Filter ........................................................... 7-13
Replacing Tires and/or Wheels .......................................... 3-29
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................... 10-4
Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors ...................................... 5-55SSafety Certification Label.................................................... 10-2
Seat Adjustment .................................................................. 2-21
Seat Belt Extender ............................................................... 2-45
Seat Belt Hanger .................................................................. 2-34
Seat Belt Inspection ............................................................ 2-35
Seat Belt Pretensioner System........................................... 2-46
Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 2-32
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems............................ 2-28
Selection of Coolant ............................................................ 7-14
Shopping Hook .................................................................... 5-51
Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster ...................................... 2-34
Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags .......................... 2-50Side Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-1
SLIP Indicator Light .................................................... 2-62, 3-25
Snow Tires ............................................................................ 7-32
Spark Plugs .......................................................................... 7-16
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 12-1
Specified Fluid...................................................................... 7-20
Specified Gear Oil ................................................................ 7-18
Specified Oil ......................................................................... 7-11
Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-68
Spot Light ............................................................................. 5-47
Stability Control System...................................................... 3-24
Starting the Engine ................................................................ 3-8
Steering Wheel ..................................................................... 7-23
Sun Visor .............................................................................. 5-45
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ........................ 2-47
TTachometer ........................................................................... 2-69
Tailgate.................................................................................... 2-3
Temperature Gauge ............................................................. 2-70
Theft Deterrent Light............................................................ 2-17
Thermometer ........................................................................ 2-73
Tilt Steering Lock Lever ...................................................... 2-81
Tire Chains.............................................................................. 4-5
Tire Changing Tool ................................................................ 8-1
Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................................... 7-26
Tire Inspection...................................................................... 7-28
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......................... 3-26
Tire Rotation ......................................................................... 7-30
Tire Sidewall Labeling ......................................................... 7-24
Tire Size ................................................................................ 7-25
Tires....................................................................................... 7-24

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Towing a Disabled Vehicle.................................................... 8-6
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing) ......................... 6-2
Traction Control System ..................................................... 3-24
Trailer Towing ........................................................................ 6-2
Transaxle selector position indicator ................................ 2-73
Trip meter ............................................................................. 2-72
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 5-41
Trunk Lid ................................................................................ 2-4
Trunk Light ........................................................................... 5-46
Turn Signal Control Lever................................................... 2-77
Turn Signal Indicators ......................................................... 2-67
Turn Signal Operation ......................................................... 2-77UUniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................. 7-29
Using the 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive)
Switch ................................................................................... 3-16
Using the Transaxle............................................................. 3-10VVehicle Cleaning .................................................................... 9-3
Vehicle Identification Number ............................................ 10-1
Vehicle Loading ............................................................ 6-1, 7-33
Vehicle With Keyless Start System ...................................... 3-4
Vehicle Without Keyless Start System ................................ 3-3WWarning and Indicator Lights ............................................. 2-60
Warranties ............................................................................ 10-2
Washing .................................................................................. 9-4
Waxing .................................................................................... 9-5
Windows ............................................................................... 2-17
Windshield Washer.............................................................. 2-79
Windshield Washer Fluid .................................................... 7-50Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................. 2-78
Windshield Wipers ............................................................... 2-79
Wiper Blades ........................................................................ 7-46

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