
ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
80J23-03E
INSTRUMENT PANEL1. Lighting Control Lever (P.2-75)/
Turn Signal Control Lever (P.2-77)
2. Shift Paddles (if equipped) (P.3-14)
3. Front Air Bags (P.2-49)
4. Instrument Cluster (P.2-59)
5. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever 
(P.2-78)/Rear Window Wiper and 
Washer Switch (if equipped) (P.2-80)
6. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-78)
7. Audio (P.5-15)
8. Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped)
(P.2-77)
9. Fuse Box (P.7-36)
10. Engine Hood Release Handle 
(P.5-44)
11. Remote Audio Controls (if equipped) 
(P.5-37)
12. Ignition Switch (P.3-2)
13. Cruise Control Switch (if equipped) 
(P.3-18)
14. Heating and Air Conditioning System 
(P.5-1)
15. Accessory Socket (if equipped) 
(P.5-47)/Cigarette Lighter 
(if equipped) (P.5-47)
16. Heated Rear Window and Heated
Outside Rearview Mirrors Switch 
(if equipped) (P.2-81)
17. Glove Box (P.5-49)
18. ESP OFF Switch (if equipped) 
(P.3-26)
19. 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel 
Drive) Switch (if equipped) (P.3-16)
20. Front Seat Heater Switch 
(if equipped) (P.2-23)
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EXAMPLE 

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Clutch Pedal (1)(For manual transaxle)
The clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the
engine, stopping or shifting the gearshift
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages
the clutch.Brake Pedal (2)Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with
either front and rear disc brakes or front
disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Depressing the brake pedal applies both
sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-
mal condition caused by environmental
factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.
Accelerator Pedal (3)This pedal controls the speed of the
engine. Depressing the accelerator pedal
increases power output and speed.
Starting the EngineBefore Starting the Engine1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual Transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neu-
tral) and depress the clutch pedal all
the way to the floor. Hold the clutch
pedal while starting the engine. 
CVT – If the gearshift lever is not in “P”
(Park) position, shift into “P”. (If you
need to re-start the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift into “N”.)
NOTE:
The engine of manual transaxle vehicle will
not start unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
NOTE:
CVT vehicles have a starter interlock
device which is designed to keep the
starter from operating if the transaxle is in
any of the drive positions.
CAUTION
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch dam-
age, or unexpected loss of engine
braking.
WARNING
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by your SUZUKI dealer.
WARNING
Do not “ride” the brakes by applying
them continuously or resting your
foot on the pedal. This will result in
overheating of the brakes which
could cause unpredictable braking
action, longer stopping distances or
permanent brake damage.
WARNING
Make sure that the parking brake is
set fully and the transaxle is in Neu-
tral (or Park for vehicles with a CVT)
before attempting to start the engine.
Cruise Control: 7, 8
Remote Audio Controls:
Horn: 6 

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTHeating and Air Conditioning System ............................... 5-1
Radio Antenna  ..................................................................... 5-15
Audio Systems  .................................................................... 5-15
Fuel Filler Cap  ..................................................................... 5-43
Engine Hood  ........................................................................ 5-44
Sun Visor  ............................................................................. 5-45
Interior Light Switch  ........................................................... 5-45
Luggage Compartment Light (SX4)  ................................... 5-46
Trunk Light (SX4 SEDAN) ................................................... 5-46
Spot Light  ............................................................................ 5-47
Accessory Socket (if equipped) ......................................... 5-47
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray (if equipped)  ..................... 5-47
Assist Grips (if equipped)  .................................................. 5-48
Glove Box  ............................................................................ 5-49
Cup Holder and Storage Area (if equipped)  ..................... 5-49
Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped)  ............................... 5-50
Armrest (if equipped)  .......................................................... 5-51
Shopping Hook (if equipped)  ............................................. 5-51
Floor Mats (if equipped)  ..................................................... 5-51
Luggage Compartment Cover (if equipped)  ..................... 5-52
Luggage Compartment Board (if equipped)  ..................... 5-53
Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors (if equipped) ............... 5-55
Frame Hooks  ....................................................................... 5-56 

5-15OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Radio AntennaSX4
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The radio antenna on the roof is remov-
able. To remove the antenna, turn it coun-
terclockwise. To reinstall the antenna, turn
it clockwise firmly by hand.SX4 SEDAN
The radio antenna wire is printed inside
the rear window.
Audio SystemsThere are two types of audio system as
shown below:
Ty p e  1
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AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER 
WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the radio
antenna:
 Remove the antenna before using
an automatic car wash.
 Remove the antenna when it is pos-
sible for the antenna to hit some-
thing such as a low ceiling in a
parking garage or putting a car
cover over your car.
 Remove the antenna before put-
ting a car cover over your vehicle.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
 Do not attach any metal objects to
the rear window glass, or place
metallic film near it. Either of these
conditions may cause poor recep-
tion or noise.
 When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the rear window
antenna. Wipe the rear window
lightly along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth.
Frame Hooks: 5, 6 

5-19OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Turning power on/off
Press the power on/off knob (1).
The unit starts in the function mode it was
in when the power was turned off last.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume control knob (1).
Turning it clockwise increases the volume;
turning it counterclockwise decreases the
volume.
NOTE:
While driving, adjust the volume to an
extent that sound and/or noise coming
from outside the car can be heard.Adjusting bass/treble/balance/fader
1) Press the tone/balance/fader control
knob (2). 
Each time it is pressed, sound adjust-
ment is changed as follows:
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2) Turn the tone/balance/fader control
knob (2) to adjust the sound.Adjusting the AVC (Auto volume con-
trol)
The Automatic Volume Control (AVC) func-
tion automatically adjusts (increases/
decreases) the sound volume in accor-
dance with vehicle speed. The AVC control
is provided with three selectable levels
(LEVEL OFF, 1, 2, 3). The range of volume
adjustment increases together with the
LEVEL number, 
1) Press the tone/balance/fader control
knob (2) until the AVC adjustment mode
is selected.
2) Turn the tone/balance/fader control
knob (2) to select the desired AVC
adjustment level. (Initial setting: LEVEL
2)
Adjusting the contrast of the display
1) Press the tone/balance/fader/control
knob (2) and preset button 5 (3), preset
button 6 (4) simultaneously.
2) To adjust the contrast of the display,
turn the power on/off knob (1).
Cancel the dimmer condition
Each time you press the power on/off knob
(1) for two seconds with the lighting switch
on, the background brightness of the audio
display will switch between normal and
dimmed.
Bass adjustment (BASS 0)
Treble adjustment (TREBLE 0)
Balance adjustment (BALANCE 0)
Fader adjustment (FADER 0)
AVC adjustment (AVC LEVEL 2)
Original mode 

5-29OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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What is MP3/WMA?
MP3 (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer-III) and WMA
(Windows Media
TM
 Audio) are the com-
pression formats of digital audio. The
former is developed by MPEG (Motion Pic-
ture Experts Group), and the latter is
developed by Microsoft Corporation. Using
these compression formats, you can
record the contents of about 10 music CDs
on a single CD media (This figures refer to
data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-
RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).
Points to remember when making MP3/
WMA files
Common
 High bit rate and high sampling fre-
quency are recommended for high qual-
ity sounds.
 Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not
recommended because playing time is
not displayed properly and sound may
be skipped.
 The playback sound quality differs
depending on the encoding circum-
stances. For details, refer to the user
manual of your own encoding software
and writing software.
MP3
 It is recommended to set the bit rate to
“128 kbps or more” and “fixed”.WMA
 It is recommended to set the bit rate to
“64 kbps or more” and “fixed”.
 Do not set the copy protect attribute on
the WMA file to enable this unit to play
back.
NOTE:
Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file
name extension to a file that is not in the
MP3/WMA format. This may not only pro-
duce noise from the speaker damage, but
also damage your hearing.
Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-
media
 You are recommended to minimize the
chances of making a disc that contains
both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA files.
 If CD-DA files are on the same disc as
MP3 or WMA files, the songs may not
play in the intended order, or some
songs may not play at all.
 When storing MP3 data and WMA data
on the same disc, use different folders
for each data.
 Do not record files other than MP3/WMA
files and unnecessary folder on a disc.
 The name of an MP3/WMA file should
be added by rules as shown in the fol-
lowing descriptions and also comply with
the rules of each file system.
 The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma”
should be assigned to each file depend-
ing on the file format. You may encounter trouble in playing
MP3/WMA files or displaying the infor-
mation of MP3/WMA files recorded with
certain writing software or CD recorders.
 This unit does not have a play list func-
tion.
 Although Multi-session recording is sup-
ported, the use of Disc-at-Once is rec-
ommended.
Compression formats
MP3
 Bit rate
MPEG1 Audio Layer III : 32 k – 320 kbps
MPEG2 Audio Layer III : 8 k – 160 kbps
 Sampling frequency
MPEG1 Audio Layer III : 44.1 k/48 k/32
kHz
MPEG2 Audio Layer III : 
22.05 k/24 k/16 kHz
WMA (Ver.7, Ver.8, Ver. 9*)
 Bit rate
32 k – 192 kbps
 Sampling frequency
44.1 k/48 k/32 kHz 
* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice
are not supported.
Supported file systems
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension
to ISO 9660, Joliet, Romeo
Maximum number of files/folders
 Maximum number of files:
CD Player: 999(files + folders)
6-CD Player: 512(files + folders) 

5-33OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Listening to Audio for AUX (Option)
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(1)(1)
Type 1 AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL
Type 2 AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL
Display
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(1) Aux button (CD/AUX)
(A) Mode indicator
Aux function
This system has an external input terminal
so you can listen to audio from an external
device connected to this unit.
Press the aux button (1).
Each time the button is pressed, the
selected mode is switched as follows:
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 (A)
CD AUX 

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Remote Audio Controls 
(if equipped)
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You can control basic functions of the
audio system with the switches on the
steering wheel.To control the volume:
 To increase the volume, push the upper
part of the switch (1). The volume contin-
ues to increase until you release the
switch.
 To decrease the volume, push the lower
part of the switch (1). The volume contin-
ues to decrease until you release the
switch.
 To mute, push the switch (2).
To select the mode (AM1, AM2, FM1, FM2,
XM (option), CD, External CD-changer
(option), AUX (option)), push the switch
(3).
You can also turn on the audio system by
pushing the switch (3).
To change the radio station:
 To advance to the next preset station,
push the upper part of the switch (4)
briefly.
 To select the previous preset station,
push the lower part of the switch (4)
briefly.
 To scan to a higher frequency radio sta-
tion, push and hold the upper part of the
switch (4).
 To scan to a lower frequency radio sta-
tion, push and hold the lower part of the
switch (4).To change the selection on a CD:
 To advance to the next track on a CD,
push the upper part of the switch (4)
briefly.
 To select the previous track on a CD,
push the lower part of the switch (4).
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)