2010 SUZUKI SX4 steering

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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80J23-03E
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

7-5INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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R: Replace or change
I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessaryInterval: This interval should be judged by odometer
reading or months, whichever comes first.miles (x 1000) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75
km (x 1000) 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100 112.5 125
months 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75CHASSIS AND BODY
1. Clutch (for manual transaxle)
Pedal and fluid level
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*2. Brake discs and pads (front, rear) I – I – I – I – I –
Brake drums and shoes
(rear)
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*3. Brake hoses and pipes I – I – I – I – I –
4.Brake fluid level check, *replacement
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5. Brake pedal stroke check, *adjustment – I – I – I – I – I
6.Parking brake lever and *cableLever movement check, *adjustment I – I – I – I – I –7.Tires (including tire rotation)
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8. Wheel discs I I I I I I I I I I
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Suspension system
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*10. Propeller shafts (i-AWD)/Drive axle boots I I I I I I I I I I
*11.
Manual transaxle oilLevel check, *replacement I – – I – I – I – I
12.
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT)
Fluid level
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*Fluid hose ––––– I ––––
*13.
Transfer oil (i-AWD)
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*14. Rear differential oil (i-AWD) R – – I – I – I – I
15.
Steering systemSteering wheel movement, *linkage I I I I I I I I I I
16.
Power steering (if equipped)
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17. All latches, hinges and locks I I I I I I I I I I
18.
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)
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7-6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J23-03E
R: Replace or change
I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary
NOTE:
This table shows the service schedule up to 250000 km (150000 miles).
Beyond 250000 km (150000 miles), perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart.
Beyond 250000 km (150000 miles), the maintenance services enclosed with a rectangle are required.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer
reading or months, whichever comes first.miles (x 1000) 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
km (x 1000) 137.5 150 162.5 175 187.5 200 212.5 225 237.5 250
months 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150CHASSIS AND BODY
1. Clutch (for manual transaxle)
Pedal and fluid level
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I
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I
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I
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I
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I
*2. Brake discs and pads (front, rear) I – I – I – I – I –
Brake drums and shoes
(rear)
I
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I
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I
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I
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I
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*3. Brake hoses and pipes I – I – I – I – I –
4.Brake fluid level check, *replacement
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R
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5. Brake pedal stroke check, *adjustment – I – I – I – I – I
6.Parking brake lever and *cableLever movement check, *adjustment I – I – I – I – I –7.Tires (including tire rotation)
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8. Wheel discs I I I I I I I I I I
*9.
Suspension system
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*10. Propeller shafts (i-AWD)/Drive axle boots I I I I I I I I I I
*11.
Manual transaxle oilLevel check, *replacement – R – I – I – I – I
12.
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT)
Fluid level
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*Fluid hose – I ––––– I ––
*13.
Transfer oil (i-AWD)
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R
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*14. Rear differential oil (i-AWD) – I – I – I – I – I
15.
Steering systemSteering wheel movement, *linkage I I I I I I I I I I
16.
Power steering (if equipped)
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17. All latches, hinges and locks I I I I I I I I I I
18.
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)
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7-9INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J23-03E
R: Replace or change
I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessaryInterval: This interval should be judged by odometer
reading or months, whichever comes first.miles (x 1000) 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39
km (x 1000) 5 101520253035404550556065
months 3 6 9 12151821242730333639CHASSIS AND BODY
1. Clutch (for manual transaxle)
Pedal and fluid level
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*2. Brake discs and pads (front, rear) – I – I – – – I – – – I –
Brake drums and shoes
(rear)
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I
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I
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I
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*3. Brake hoses and pipes – I – I – – – I – – – I –
4.Brake fluid level check, *replacement
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5. Brake pedal stroke check, *adjustment – – – – I – – – – I – – –
6.Parking brake lever and *cableLever movement check, *adjustment – I – – I – – – – I – – –7.Tires (including tire rotation)
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8. Wheel discs – I – I – I – I – I – I –
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Wheel bearings
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*10. Suspension system – I – I – I – I – I – I –
*11.
Propeller shafts (i-AWD)/Drive axle boots
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*12. Manual transaxle oil
Level check, *replacement
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13. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – – – – I – – – – I – – –
*Fluid deterioration check*
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*Fluid hose –––––––––––––
*14.
Transfer oil (i-AWD)
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*15. Rear differential oil (i-AWD) – – – – R – – – – R – – –
16.
Steering systemSteering wheel movement, *linkage – I – I – I – I – I – I –
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Power steering (if equipped)
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18. All latches, hinges and locks – I – I – I – I – I – I –
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Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J23-03E
R: Replace or change
I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary
NOTE:
This table shows the service schedule up to 125000 km (75000 miles).
Beyond 125000 km (75000 miles), perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart.
*1Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.
*2Check or replace as necessary if you usually drive with high speed or high engine revolutions.
Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer
reading or months, whichever comes first.miles (x 1000) 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75
km (x 1000) 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125
months 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75CHASSIS AND BODY
1. Clutch (for manual transaxle)
Pedal and fluid level
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I
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I
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I
*2. Brake discs and pads (front, rear) – – I – – – I – – – I –
Brake drums and shoes
(rear)
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I
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I
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I
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*3. Brake hoses and pipes – – I – – – I – – – I –
4.Brake fluid level check, *replacement
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R
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5.Brake pedal stroke check, *adjustment – I –––– I –––– I
6.Parking brake lever and *cableLever movement check, *adjustment – I –––– I –––– I7.Tires (including tire rotation)
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8.Wheel discs I–I–I–I–I–I–
*9.
Wheel bearings
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*10. Suspension system I – I – I – I – I – I –
*11.
Propeller shafts (i-AWD)/Drive axle boots
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*12. Manual transaxle oil
Level check, *replacement
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13. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I–––– I –––– I
*Fluid deterioration check*
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*Fluid hose – I ––––––––––
*14.
Transfer oil (i-AWD)
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*15.Rear differential oil (i-AWD) –R––––R––––R
16.
Steering systemSteering wheel movement, *linkage I – I – I – I – I – I –
17.
Power steering (if equipped)
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18. All latches, hinges and locks I – I – I – I – I – I –
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Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
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7-23INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J23-03E
Parking Brake Lever
60A226
Check the parking brake for proper adjust-
ment by counting the number of clicks
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly
pull up on the parking brake lever to the
point of full engagement. The parking
brake lever should stop between the speci-
fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels
should be securely locked. If the parking
brake is not properly adjusted or the
brakes drag after the lever has been fully
released, have the parking brake inspected
and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.
Steering Wheel
80J005
Check the play of the steering wheel by
gently turning it from left to right and mea-
suring the distance that it moves before
you feel slight resistance. The play should
be between the specified values. Check
that the steering wheel turns easily and
smoothly without rattling by turning it all the
way to the right and to the left while driving
very slowly in an open area. If the amount
of free play is outside the specification or
you find anything else to be wrong, an
inspection must be performed by your
SUZUKI dealer.
WARNING
If you experience any of the following
problems with your vehicle’s brake
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by your SUZUKI dealer.
 Poor braking performance
 Uneven braking (brakes not work-
ing uniformly on all wheels.)
 Excessive pedal travel
 Brake dragging
 Excessive noise
 (Except ABS equipped vehicle)
Pedal pulsation (pedal pulsates
when pressed for braking.)
Ratchet tooth specification “b”
4th – 9th
200 N (44 lbs, 20 kg)
“b”
Steering wheel play “c”
0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)
“c”
EXAMPLE

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Power Steering (if equipped)
54G225
(1) UPPER
(2) LOWER
Check the steering box case, vane pump
and hose connections for leaks or damage.Power Steering FluidCheck the fluid level by looking at the res-
ervoir in the engine compartment when the
fluid is cold (about room temperature).
Check that the fluid level is between the (1)
and (2) lines. If the fluid level is near the (2)
line, fill it up to the (1) line with an auto-
matic transaxle fluid equivalent to ATF
DEXRON
®-II (Esso JWS 2326) or
DEXRON®-III. Do not overfill.
TiresFor safe operation of your vehicle, it is
important that the tires be the correct
type and size, in good condition, and
properly inflated. Be sure to follow the
requirements and recommendations in
this section.
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is
molded into its sidewall. The example
below shows a typical passenger car
tire.
Typical Passenger Car Tire Sidewall
67D027
A. Tire Manufacturer
The name of the tire manufacturer
is shown here.B. Tire Name/Model
The tire name or model is shown
here.
C. Tire Size
The tire size code is a combina-
tion of letters and numbers used
to define a particular tire’s width,
height, aspect ratio, construction
type, and service description. See
the “Tire Size” explanation later in
this section for more details.
D. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Num-
ber
The Department of Transportation
(DOT) marking indicates that the
tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The letters and numbers following
the DOT marking is the Tire Iden-
tification Number (TIN). The TIN
identifies the tire manufacturer
and plant, tire size, and date the
tire was manufactured.
E. Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG)
Tire manufacturers are required to
grade tires based on three perfor-
mance factors: treadwear, traction
and temperature resistance.
Refer to the “Uniform Tire Quality
Grading” section for more details.
EXAMPLE
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D. Construction Code
This letter code is used to indicate
the type of ply construction in the
tire. The letter “R” means radial
ply tire construction, the letter “D”
means diagonal or bias ply con-
struction, and the letter “B” means
belted-bias ply construction.
E. Rim Diameter
This two-digit number is the wheel
or rim diameter in inches.Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire inflation pressure should be
checked when the tire is cold. “Cold
tire inflation pressure” is the pressure
in a tire that has been driven less than
1 mile (1.6 km) or has been standing
for three hours or more.
80JS025
The front and rear tire pressure speci-
fications for your vehicle are shown
below and are listed on the Tire and
Loading Information Label, which is
located on the driver’s door lock pillar.
The Tire and Loading Information
Label contains the following informa-
tion: Seating Capacity
 Maximum Allowed Combined
Weight of Occupants and Cargo
 Original Tire Size
 Recommended Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure of Original Tires
 Size of Compact Spare Tire
 Recommended Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure of Compact Spare Tire
WARNING
Your SUZUKI is equipped with
tires which are all the same type
and size. This is important to
ensure proper steering and han-
dling of the vehicle. Never mix
tires of different size or type on
the four wheels of your vehicle.
Mixing tires could cause you to
lose control while driving which
may lead to an accident. The size
and type of tires used should be
only those approved by SUZUKI
Motor Corporation as standard or
optional equipment for your vehi-
cle.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation
Pressures
Front Tires230 kPa
33 psi
Rear Tires230 kPa
33 psi
Compact Spare Tire420 kPa
60 psi