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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTERIOR1. Seat Belts (P.2-28)
2. Side Curtain Air Bags (if equipped)
(P.2-50)
3. Interior Light (P.5-45, 7-40)
4. Assist Grip (if equipped) (P.5-48)
5. Power Mirror Control Switch
(if equipped) (P.2-20)/
Power Window Controls (P.2-17)
6. Sun Visor (P.5-45)
7. Spot Light (P.5-47, 7-40)
8. Inside Rearview Mirror (P.2-19)
9. Luggage Compartment Light
(if equipped) (P.5-46, 7-45)
10. Luggage Compartment Cover
(if equipped) (P.5-52)
11. Rear Seat (P.2-24)
12. Side Air Bags (if equipped) (P.2-50)
13. Armrest (if equipped) (P. 5-51)
14. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-6)
15. Front Seats (P.2-21)
16. Gearshift Lever (P.3-10)
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5
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60G404
BEFORE DRIVINGKeys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-1
Keyless Start System Remote Controller/
Keyless Entry System Transmitter .................................... 2-6
Theft Deterrent Light ........................................................... 2-17
Windows .............................................................................. 2-17
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-19
Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-21
Front Seat Heater (if equipped) .......................................... 2-23
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-24
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-28
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ....................... 2-47
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-59
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-60
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-68
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-69
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-69
Temperature Gauge ............................................................ 2-70
Information display ............................................................. 2-70
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-75
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ................................ 2-77
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-77
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-78
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................ 2-78
Tilt Steering Lock Lever (if equipped) ............................... 2-81
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-81
Heated Rear Window and Heated Outside Rearview
Mirrors (if equipped) Switch ............................................... 2-81
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If you cannot unlatch the tailgate by push-
ing the unlatch switch (1) due to a dis-
charged battery or malfunction, follow the
procedures below to unlatch the tailgate
from inside the vehicle.
1) Fold the rear seat forward for easier
access. Refer to “Folding Rear Seats”
section for details on how to fold the
rear seat forward.
80J092
2) Push open the tailgate from inside by
pushing up on the emergency lever (2)
using a flat blade screwdriver or the
jack handle. The tailgate will be latched
again by closing the tailgate simply.
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by push-
ing the unlatch switch (1), have the vehicle
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
Trunk Lid (SX4 SEDAN)
55KS005
If your vehicle is equipped with a trunk lid
key lock, you can open the trunk lid by
using the key in the trunk lid lock. To open
the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlatch and lift the trunk lid.
WARNING
Always make sure that the tailgate is
closed and latched securely. Com-
pletely closing the tailgate helps pre-
vent occupants from being thrown
from the vehicle in the event of an
accident. Completely closing it also
helps keep exhaust gases from enter-
ing the car.
WARNING
To avoid injury, do not use your fin-
ger to push the emergency lever.
Make sure there is no one near the
tailgate when pushing open the tail-
gate from inside the vehicle.
(2)
CAUTION
Do not use the key to lift up the lid, or
the key may break off in the lock.EXAMPLE
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8
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Front SeatsSeat AdjustmentAdjusting Seat Position
80JM023
The adjustment lever for each front seat is
located under the front of the seat. To
adjust the seat position, pull up on the
adjustment lever and slide the seat forward
or rearward. After adjustment, try to move
the seat forward and rearward to ensure
that it is securely latched.
80JM024
If the driver’s seat is equipped with a seat
height adjuster lever on the outboard side
of the seat, raise or lower the seat by pull-
ing up or down the adjuster lever.
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the driver’s
seat or seatback while driving. The
seat or seatback could move unex-
pectedly, causing loss of control.
Make sure that the driver’s seat and
seatback are properly adjusted
before you start driving.
WARNING
To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
which reduces the effectiveness of
the seat belts as a safety device,
make sure that the seats are adjusted
before the seat belts are fastened.
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Adjusting Seatbacks
80JM025
To adjust the seatback angle of front seats,
pull up the lever on the outboard side of
the seat, move the seatback to the desired
position, and release the lever to lock the
seatback in place. After adjustment, try
moving the seatback to make sure it is
securely locked.
Head Restraints
80J001
Head restraints are designed to help
reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of
an accident.
Adjust the head restraint to the position
which places the center of the head
restraint closest to the top of your ears. If
this is not possible for very tall passengers,
adjust the head restraint as high as possi-
ble.Front
80J2060
Each front seats is equipped with a head
restraint.
WARNING
All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-
mum protection when seatbacks are
in the upright position.
WARNING
All occupants, including the driver,
should not operate a vehicle or sit in
a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the
risk of severe injury in the event of a
crash.
WARNING
All head restraints must be rein-
stalled to properly protect vehicle
occupants.
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
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Rear SeatsHead RestraintsHead restraints are designed to help
reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case
of an accident.
WARNING
Improperly using the seat heater can
be hazardous. An occupant can suf-
fer burns even if the heating tempera-
ture is fairly low, if the occupant is
wearing thin pants, a thin skirt or
shorts and leaves the heater on for
long periods.
Avoid using the seat heater for these
occupants:
People who have reduced feeling in
their legs, including the elderly or
those with certain disabilities.
Small children, or anyone with sen-
sitive skin.
People who are asleep or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
which make them tired.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heater ele-
ment:
Do not subject the front seats to
heavy impacts, such as children
jumping on them.
Do not cover the seat with any
insulating materials such as blan-
kets or cushions.
WARNING
All occupants, including the driver,
should not operate a vehicle or sit in
a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the
risk of severe injury in the event of a
crash.
WARNING
All head restraints must be rein-
stalled to properly protect vehicle
occupants.
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
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Folding Rear SeatsThe rear seats of your vehicle can be folded
forward to provide additional cargo space.
To fold the rear seats forward:
SX4
80JM026
SX4 SEDAN
80JC086
1) Hook the webbing of the outboard lap-
shoulder belts in the belt hangers.
2) Lower the adjustable head restraint
fully.SX4
80JM027
SX4 SEDAN
80JC087
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
CAUTION
When you move a seatback, make
sure the belt webbing is hooked in
the seat belt hangers so the seat
belts are not caught by the seat-
back, seat hinge, or seat latch. This
helps prevent damage to the belt
system.
Make sure the belt webbing is not
twisted.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
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Child Restraint Systems
60G332
Infant restraint - rear seat only
65D202
Infant restraint - rear seat only
80JC007
Booster seat
80JC008
SUZUKI highly recommends that you use
a child restraint system to restrain infants
and small children. Many different types of
child restraint systems are available; make
sure that the restraint system you select
meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
All child restraint systems are designed to
be secured in vehicle seats by either seat
belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap-
shoulder belts) or by special rigid lower
anchor bars built into the seats. Whenever
possible, SUZUKI recommends that child
restraint systems be installed on the rear
seat. According to accident statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly restrained in
rear seating positions than in front seating
positions.
If you must use a front-facing child restraint
in the front passenger’s seat, be sure to
move the front passenger’s seat as far
back as possible.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags):
3, 9, 12