2010 SUZUKI SX4 Meter

7-29INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J23-03E
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The U.S. National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration has developed a
grading system for evaluating the per-
formance of passenger car tires. The
following information will help you
understand the grading system, which
applies to vehicles sold in the U.S.
Consult your SUZUKI dealer or tire
retailer for help in choosing the correct
replacement tires for your vehicle.
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-
ture A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform
To Federal Safety Requirements in
Addition To These GradesTreadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2)
times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative per-
formance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however
and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on speci-
fied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
WARNING
Replacing the wheels and tires
equipped on your vehicle with
certain combinations of aftermar-
ket wheels and tires can signifi-
cantly change the steering and
handling characteristics of your
vehicle. Oversized tires may also
rub against the fender over
bumps, causing vehicle damage
or tire failure. Therefore, use only
those wheel and tire combina-
tions approved by SUZUKI Motor
Corporation as standard or
optional equipment for your vehi-
cle. For information regarding the
specified tires, refer to the Tire
Information Label located on the
driver’s side door pillar or the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section.
CAUTION
Replacing the original tires with
tires of a different size may result
in false speedometer or odometer
readings. Check with your
SUZUKI dealer before purchas-
ing replacement tires that differ in
size from the original tires.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning or peak
traction characteristics.

7-38
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J23-03E
Fuses under the Dash Board
79J093
SX4
80J053
SX4 SEDAN
80JC003
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16)
(18) (17) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23)(7)
MAIN FUSE / PRIMARY FUSE
(1) 15A Rear wiper
(2) 15A Ignition coil
(3) 10A Back-up light
(4) 10A Meter
(5) 15A Accessory
(6) 15A Accessory 2
(7) 30A Power window
(8) 30A Wiper
(9) 10A IG1 SIG
(10) 15A Air bag
(11) 10A Anti-lock brake system
(12) 15A 4WD
(13) 10A Stop light
(14) 20A Door lock
(15) 10A Rear fog light
(16) 10A ST SIG
(17) 15A Seat heater
(18) 10A IG 2 SIG
(19) 10A Tail light
(20) 15A Dome
(21) 30A Rear defogger
(22) 15A Horn / Hazard
(23) – Blank
MAIN FUSE / PRIMARY FUSE
(1) 15A Rear wiper
(2) 15A Ignition coil
(3) 10A Back-up light
(4) 10A Meter
(5) 15A Accessory
(6) 15A Accessory 2
(7) 30A Power window
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)
(21)
(24)
(14) (15) (16)
(18) (17) (19) (20) (22) (23)(7)

10-3GENERAL INFORMATION
80J23-03E
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.
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 from
the 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

11-4FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
80J23-03E
SX4
80J053
COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT
Under the
dashboard FUSE
BOX(1) BLUE (15) RR WIP Rear wiper
(2) BLUE (15) IG COIL Ignition coil
(3) RED (10) BACK Back-up light
(4) RED (10) MTR Meter
(5) BLUE (15) ACC Accessory
(6) BLUE (15) ACC2 Accessory 2
(7) PINK (30) P/W Power window
(8) GREEN (30) WIP Wiper
(9) RED (10) IG1 SIG IG1 SIG
(10) BLUE (15) A/B Air bag
(11) RED (10) ABS Anti-lock brake system
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16)
(18) (17) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23)(7)
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7

11-6FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
80J23-03E
SX4 SEDAN
80JC003
COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT
Under the
dashboard FUSE
BOX(1) BLUE (15) RR WIP Rear wiper
(2) BLUE (15) IG COIL Ignition coil
(3) RED (10) BACK Back-up light
(4) RED (10) MTR Meter
(5) BLUE (15) ACC Accessory
(6) BLUE (15) ACC2 Accessory 2
(7) PINK (30) P/W Power window
(8) GREEN (30) WIP Wiper
(9) RED (10) IG1 SIG IG1 SIG
(10) BLUE (15) A/B Air bag
(11) RED (10) ABS Anti-lock brake system
(12) – – Blank
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)
(21)
(24)
(14) (15) (16)
(18) (17) (19) (20) (22) (23)(7)

13-3
INDEX80J23-03E
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

13-4INDEX
80J23-03E
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

13-5
INDEX80J23-03E
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