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Part No. 99011-85Z04-03E
July, 2007

OWNER’S MANUAL

99011-85Z04-03E

FORENZA

Printed in U.S.A.

For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the
“SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE” section.

See page 5-1

Engine oil with “Starburst” symbol

DOT3

ESSO LT71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235

See the “Tire Information Label” located on the driver’s
door lock pillar.

10.0 mm

2008

Made from 100% recycled paper,
except for cover.

Keep With Vehicle At All Times.
Contains Important Information
On Safety, Operation & Maintenance.

SERVICE STATION INFORMATION

Fuel recommendation:

Brake and clutch fluid:

Engine oil recommendation:

Automatic transmission fluid:

Tire cold pressure:

ENGLISH

Suzuki Red: Magenta 100%, Yellow 100%
Suzuki Blue: Cyan 100%, Magenta 70%

Summary of Contents for Automible 2008 Forenza

Page 1: ...Part No 99011 85Z04 03E July 2007 OWNER S MANUAL 2008 Keep With Vehicle At All Times Contains Important Information On Safety Operation Maintenance...

Page 2: ...Prepared by July 2007 Part No 99011 85Z04 03E Printed in U S A TP222...

Page 3: ...This owner s manual applies to the FORENZA series 85Z001 NOTE The illustrated model is one of the FORENZA series COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 2007...

Page 4: ...before operating your vehicle Afterwards keep this Manual in the glove box for future reference Should you resell the vehicle please leave this Manual with it for the next owner In addition to the Own...

Page 5: ...ine coolant see section 5 6 Windshield washer fluid see section 5 7 Battery see section 5 8 Tire pressure see tire information label on driver s door lock pillar 9 Spare tire see section 5 10 Engine a...

Page 6: ...duct compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 1 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 2 INSTRUMEN...

Page 7: ...orrected by your SUZUKI dealer 1 Air Bag Warning Label 2 Passenger Air Bag Warning Label 3 Rear Center Safety Belt Warning Label 4 Jack Warning Label 5 Brake Reservoir Cap Warning Mes sage 6 Cooling F...

Page 8: ...of additional informa tion or if you are dissatisfied request that your SUZUKI dealer arrange a meeting with your District Service Manager If after doing so you still require further assistance and yo...

Page 9: ...ld result in death or injury CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage WARNING Do not modify this vehicle Modifica tion could adversely affect safety handling performanc...

Page 10: ...le symbols you may find on your vehicle WARNING POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW DOOR LOCK UNLOCK DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING P...

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Page 12: ...SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 1 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Front Seats 1 1 Rear Seats 1 4 Safety Belts 1 5 Child Restraints 1 16 Supplemental Restraint System air bags 1 27 Restraint System Check 1 34...

Page 13: ...eat to where you want it and release the bar Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place WARNING Never attempt to adjust the driver s seat or seatback while dri...

Page 14: ...s seat To adjust the front seat lumbar support use the lever located on the outboard side of the seatback Push the lever down to adjust the support for the lower part of the seatback Pull the lever u...

Page 15: ...t pull the head restraint all the way up Then push in the release button and lift the head restraint from the guide sleeve Replace the head restraint and reset it in the original position before drivi...

Page 16: ...r down as possible 3 Press down on the release button located on top of the rear seatback 4 Fold the rear seatback forward and down To return the seatback to the upright posi tion do the following 1 L...

Page 17: ...jured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted WARNING Do not stack luggage or other cargo higher than the fro...

Page 18: ...it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety...

Page 19: ...d driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your con trol such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at spe...

Page 20: ...t able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin...

Page 21: ...lder Misadjustment of the belt could reduce the effective ness of the safety belt in a crash WARNING You can be severely hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too m...

Page 22: ...ng pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be severely injured if they don t wear safety belts WARNING You can be severely injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a c...

Page 23: ...portant for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who...

Page 24: ...low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones so you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply...

Page 25: ...the webbing is not twisted To fasten the belt sit up straight and well back in the seat pull the latch plate A across your body and press it into the buckle B until you hear a click To unfasten the b...

Page 26: ...d some smoke may be released These conditions are not harmful and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by wearing safety belts at all times w...

Page 27: ...ZUKI dealer body repair shop or scrap yard for assistance Safety Belt Extender 65D613 1 Center of body 2 Less than 152 mm 6 inches 3 Open end of extender buckle If a safety belt cannot be fastened sec...

Page 28: ...erly WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash Only use an extender for the per son vehicle and seating position it was provided for A front safety belt e...

Page 29: ...distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to...

Page 30: ...r outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young chil dren and infants Neither the vehi cle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and...

Page 31: ...toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts...

Page 32: ...shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor v...

Page 33: ...and that the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also have a top strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored Anchor the top strap to an anchor point sp...

Page 34: ...nd the rear seat and at the center of the upper rear roof Securing a Child Restraint with Top Strap Install the child restraint system as follows 1 Remove the luggage compartment cover if equipped 2 S...

Page 35: ...en LATCH System Your vehicle has a LATCH system You ll find anchors A in the rear outside seat positions To assist you in locating the lower anchors each seating position with the LATCH sys tem has a...

Page 36: ...ild restraint is forward facing attach the top strap to the top strap anchor See Top Strap in this section Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions 5 Push and pull the child...

Page 37: ...h or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if yo...

Page 38: ...d restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Manual Seats in this sec tion When the passenger sensing system has turned of...

Page 39: ...d let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Supplemental Restraint System air bags This section explains the frontal...

Page 40: ...ess light 8 Early crash sensor 9 Side air bag 10 Side air bag sensor The words AIR BAG will appear on the side of the front seatback closest to the door to indicate the presence of a side impact air b...

Page 41: ...ag for that person WARNING Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could severely i...

Page 42: ...s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passen ger s side The side impact air bag is in the side of the front seatback closest to the door S4U1015A L3U1063A L3U1064A WARNING Don t put anyt...

Page 43: ...nger sensing sys tem When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger s frontal air bag and side air bag the passenger air bag off indicator in the clock display will light and stay lit...

Page 44: ...cle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 14 mph 14 5 to 23 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be s...

Page 45: ...ontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with side impact air bags What Will You See A...

Page 46: ...parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If...

Page 47: ...s safety belt pretensioners and safety belts Be sure to do so Then the new pretensioners and safety belts will be there to help protect you in a collision If your vehicle is equipped with side air ba...

Page 48: ...ROLS 2 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Keys 2 1 Doors and Locks 2 4 Windows 2 8 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 10 Daily Inspection Checklist 2 11 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 12 Mirrors 2 21 Storage Areas 2...

Page 49: ...nditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies w...

Page 50: ...osed the hazard lamps will flash twice to indicate that unlocking has occurred The theft deterrent system will deactivate and the security indicator located on the driver s door lock will turn off If...

Page 51: ...r 2 Pull the transmitter unit out of the cover and open the cover of the transmitter unit 3 Remove the battery and replace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up Use o...

Page 52: ...ou unlock the door using the key or the optional keyless entry transmitter The indicator will turn on when you lock the door using the key or the keyless entry transmitter The security indicator is lo...

Page 53: ...your vehicle has this feature you can unlock or lock the doors on your vehicle using the driver s door lock switch Push down the front part of the switch to unlock the doors Push down the back part o...

Page 54: ...t Protection If your vehicle is equipped with remote key less entry you have lockout protection This feature stops the driver s door from locking when the power door lock switch is pressed with the dr...

Page 55: ...le connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the con...

Page 56: ...because carbon monox ide CO gas can come into your vehi cle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the lift gate open or if electrical wiring or o...

Page 57: ...se it and the driver s win dow will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the switch again To raise the win dow pull up and hold the switch Window Lockout The driver s powe...

Page 58: ...k after the doors are closed if you don t want to arm the theft deterrent system Unlock the driver s or passenger s front door with the key or use the remote key less entry transmitter Pressing the UN...

Page 59: ...is fully closed and latched 5 Check the headlights turn signal lights brake lights and horn for proper opera tion 6 Lock all doors 7 Adjust the seat and adjustable head restraints if equipped 8 Check...

Page 60: ...g Even if the engine is not running ACC and ON allow you to operate electrical acces sories such as the radio CAUTION Your vehicle doesn t need an elabo rate break in But it will perform better in the...

Page 61: ...dal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal...

Page 62: ...DRIVE D This position is for normal driving THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driv ing however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D Here are some times yo...

Page 63: ...driving for better engine braking Emergency Operation If the automatic transmission experiences a malfunction the malfunction indicator CAUTION Don t drive in SECOND 2 at speeds over 65 mph 105 km h...

Page 64: ...ating the hold mode with the transmission selector lever in the D 3 or 2 position To avoid busy shifting Fuzzy logic is applied to avoid busy shifting in most hilly driving conditions Using the HOLD b...

Page 65: ...on Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down Winter parking tip Under cold weather conditions the parking brake can freeze in the engaged position This is most likely to...

Page 66: ...elease the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pul...

Page 67: ...r vehicle do the follow ing 1 Hold the brake pedal down and firmly apply the parking brake 2 Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the appropriate position as stated below Whe...

Page 68: ...ely WARNING Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dan gerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier Warning under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let...

Page 69: ...on the driver s and passenger s doors The outside rearview mirrors can be folded flat against the side of the vehicle by push ing them toward the vehicle Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has thi...

Page 70: ...on the instrument panel Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward Close the glove box with a firm push Cupholder s The cupholders are located in the center console and in the rear...

Page 71: ...front passenger seat To use the tray pull up on the end of the tray and pull it toward the instrument panel Push the tray toward the seat to return it to its original position Front Armrest Storage Ar...

Page 72: ...torage boxes are located in the left and right side of luggage area To open the side storage box pull the han dle on the side storage box door To close it firmly push the door Under Floor Bins Wagon o...

Page 73: ...ass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the antenna There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna with out interfering with radio reception Do not apply...

Page 74: ...the switch again To close the sunroof push the front part of the switch and hold it until the sunroof is closed The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation In both the vent and fu...

Page 75: ...2 27 FEATURES AND CONTROLS MEMO...

Page 76: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel Overview Sedan 3 1 Instrument Panel Overview Wagon 3 2 Climate Controls 3 13 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 3 18 Audio System 3 28...

Page 77: ...nt panel are the following A Air Outlet B Instrument Panel Cluster C Air Outlet D Hazard Warning Flashers Button E Digital Clock F Audio System G Instrument Panel Brightness Control H Hood Release I C...

Page 78: ...following A Air Outlet B Instrument Panel Cluster C Air Outlet D Hazard Warning Flashers Button E Digital Clock F Audio System G Instrument Panel Brightness Control H Hood Release I Climate Control Sy...

Page 79: ...isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t...

Page 80: ...Beam Changer Flash to Pass For information on the exterior lamps see Exterior Lamps in this section Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has three positions The upward and downward positions...

Page 81: ...e turn signal multifunc tion lever toward you Flash to Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn...

Page 82: ...hield pull the wind shield wiper washer lever toward you with the ignition in the ON position When you release the lever the washers will stop but the wipers will continue to wipe for about three cycl...

Page 83: ...n the weather is bad Only fill the washer fluid reservoir 3 4 full during cold weather to allow room for expansion if the tempera ture falls low enough to freeze the solution N4U30460A FAST SLOW WARNI...

Page 84: ...To increase your speed in very small amounts tap the RESUME button and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work aft...

Page 85: ...in the short periods after dawn and before sunset The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met The ignition is on and the exterior lamp ba...

Page 86: ...instrument panel lights The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the instrument panel lights or down to...

Page 87: ...ated at the lower part of the center of the instrument panel To remove the front ashtray for cleaning open the ashtray fully lift the inner case up and then pull it out The rear ashtray is located at...

Page 88: ...n To go for ward more than one minute press and hold the button until the correct minute is reached S Set To reset the time to the nearest hour press the S button For example if this button is pressed...

Page 89: ...st be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor Temperature Control You can control the temperature of the air that comes through the air vents by turning the temperature control knob Turn this...

Page 90: ...allow the flow of air to the rear compartment Recirculation Press this button when driving in dusty conditions or to avoid traffic or outside fumes and when quick cooling or heating of the passenger...

Page 91: ...ture on the temperature control knob 4 Select the highest fan speed on the fan control knob Using these settings together for long peri ods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become t...

Page 92: ...the temperature control knob clock wise to the warmest setting Rear Window and Outside Rearview Mirror Defogger Your vehicle may have a rear window and outside mirror defogger The rear window defogge...

Page 93: ...Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a pas senger compartment air filter It is located on the passenger side under the glove box The filter traps most of the pollen from air enter...

Page 94: ...there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gauges and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights...

Page 95: ...asten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until the driver s safety belt is buck led If the driver s belt is alrea...

Page 96: ...he ignition and the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working When the engine is running the light should go out If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a proble...

Page 97: ...has an anti lock brake sys tem the ABS warning light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition ON This indicates that the system is performing a self check and the indicator bulb is operat ing prop...

Page 98: ...erature Gauge Your vehicle is equipped with an engine coolant temperature gauge With the igni tion in the ON position this gauge shows the engine coolant temperature If the gauge pointer moves into th...

Page 99: ...Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank in section 5 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap ha...

Page 100: ...outine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness your SUZUKI dealer can pre pare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Light...

Page 101: ...me on You still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon See Low Fuel Warning Light in this section for more information Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show...

Page 102: ...s a system check Then after several more seconds if the words PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF remain lit it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal air bag and...

Page 103: ...ire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pres sure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possib...

Page 104: ...WARNING If the tire pressure warning light does not come on when the ignition is turned to the ON position or comes on and blinks for approxi mately one minute and then illumi nate continuously while...

Page 105: ...the compact disc to the cir cumference 52D277 New discs may have some roughness around the edges The unit may not work or the sound may skip if such discs are used Use a ball point pen B etc to remove...

Page 106: ...amage the disc CD R discs may not be able to playback in this unit due to the recording condi tions CD RW discs can not playback in this unit Radio with CD Double Display MP3 WMA AGC 6380 84Z022 1 Pow...

Page 107: ...a few seconds and then go on to the next sta tion Press this button again to stop scan ning The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Automatic Store Press a...

Page 108: ...again to select the fade level Setting the EQ Press this button until EQ OFF appears on the display to select customized equal ization settings designed for classic dance rock jazz pop voice and techn...

Page 109: ...hen a CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future lis tening FM button 3 Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safe...

Page 110: ...e root directory When all tracks from the root directory have been played play will con tinue from files according to their numerical listing After playing the last track from the last folder the play...

Page 111: ...Display button 12 Press this button to display additional text information related to the current MP3 WMA song A choice of additional informa tion such as Song Title Album Title Artist and Bit rate ma...

Page 112: ...ble audio player connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 inch cable to the radio s front auxiliary input jack When a device is con nected press the radio CD AUX button as needed to begin playing audio from the device ov...

Page 113: ...k02 AM 1 AM 2 FM1 FM2 AM A CDP FM A Radio with Six Disc CD Double Display MP3 WMA AGH 6400 85Z019 1 Power Volume knob 2 AM button 3 FM button 4 TUNE button 5 SEEK button 6 SCAN AST button 7 Preset sta...

Page 114: ...a few seconds and then go on to the next sta tion Press this button again to stop scan ning The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Automatic Store Press a...

Page 115: ...ntil BAL appears on the display Turn the volume knob to change the balance The display will show the balance level When finished making the selection press this button again to select the balance leve...

Page 116: ...n RPT Repeat button 7 Press this button to repeat the current track RPT will appear on the display Press this button again to turn off repeat play RDM Random button 7 Press this button to hear the tra...

Page 117: ...ory will be displayed as ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory will be accessed prior to any other directory Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists some...

Page 118: ...ecorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this sec...

Page 119: ...ht side of the faceplate This is not an audio output do not plug a headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack You can however con nect an external audio device such as an iPod laptop computer M...

Page 120: ...search for the next receivable higher frequency CDP MODE Press the Seek Button for a short time to go to the next track 84Z026 Press and hold the Seek Button to fast play Mode Button Press the Mode Bu...

Page 121: ...3 45 INSTRUMENT PANEL 86Z026 1 Magazine slot 2 Magazine eject button 2 1 How to Change Discs 86Z013 To remove 1 Open the sliding door of the CD changer to the right until it is completely latched...

Page 122: ...on 4 Remove the disc from the tray and rein sert the tray into the magazine 86Z016 To load 1 Put the disc on a tray with its label side upward 2 Insert the tray into the magazine 3 Push the magazine i...

Page 123: ...allows desired point search within a track at a faster than normal play back speed 1 To search for the desired point of a track rotate this knob and hold it or press and hold the track up down but ton...

Page 124: ...DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 1 Towing 4 16...

Page 125: ...r Alcohol affects four things that everyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involv...

Page 126: ...th a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 pe...

Page 127: ...Avoid needless heavy braking Some peo ple drive in spurts heavy acceleration fol lowed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool be...

Page 128: ...own firmly and let anti lock work for you You may hear the anti lock pump or motor operate and feel the brake pedal pulsate but this is normal Braking in Emergencies At some time nearly every driver g...

Page 129: ...the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you l...

Page 130: ...ull 180 degrees very quickly with out removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency...

Page 131: ...ne isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehi cle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left la...

Page 132: ...fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you ma...

Page 133: ...ent The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge...

Page 134: ...d tires with proper tread depth See Tires in section 5 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers a...

Page 135: ...en use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you...

Page 136: ...ountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is differ ent from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips...

Page 137: ...rly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tire...

Page 138: ...sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that y...

Page 139: ...ng Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with a m...

Page 140: ...oper towing equip ment See your SUZUKI dealer or traile ring professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle f...

Page 141: ...ad Capacity Maximum weight of cargo and luggage that the vehicle can safely carry Cargo load capacity is the dif ference between the total load capacity of the vehicle and the total combined weight of...

Page 142: ...vailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 Vehicle Loading Example As an example suppose that the Tire and Loading Information label on your vehicle indicates that your vehicle s to...

Page 143: ...tire inflation pressure will not increase the GVWR or GAWR limit of your vehicle Towing a Trailer Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer The vehicle is not designed or intended for such use Towing a...

Page 144: ...1 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 4 Headlamp Aiming 5 23 Bulb Replacement 5 23 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 28 Tires 5 28 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 5 33 Appearance Care 5 45 Vehicle Id...

Page 145: ...a lower octane rating as low as 85 if heavy knocking does not occur Refill your tank with proper fuel as soon as possible Oth erwise you might damage your engine If you are using 87 or higher octane...

Page 146: ...the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your SUZUKI dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you pla...

Page 147: ...been left off or is improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in section 3 N4U5041A WARNING If you spill fuel and then something ignit...

Page 148: ...inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact shoul...

Page 149: ...its retainer and place the hood prop into the slot in the hood 4 Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the...

Page 150: ...the following A Engine Air Cleaner Filter B Engine Oil Filler Cap C Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir D Engine Coolant Surge Tank E Underhood Fuse Block F Battery G Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H Pow...

Page 151: ...location of the engine oil dipstick Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipst...

Page 152: ...he front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Insti tute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper v...

Page 153: ...d Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap a...

Page 154: ...he fluid is contaminated or discolored change the automatic transmission fluid A decrease in the fluid level indicates a leak in the automatic transmission If noted contact your SUZUKI dealer for repa...

Page 155: ...1 Turn the engine off 2 Allow the transmission to cool It must be cool enough for you to rest your fin gers on the transmission case 3 Remove filler plug 4 Make sure the fluid reaches the bottom edge...

Page 156: ...d in color or silicate based cool ant which is blue These two types of cool ant are not compatible with each other and should never be mixed Therefore if the original coolant in your vehicle s cooling...

Page 157: ...proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the ov...

Page 158: ...w as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warn ing you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive nor mally CAUTION Your cool...

Page 159: ...sn t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t found a problem yet check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank If coolant is visible but the coola...

Page 160: ...ng system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to loosen the pressure cap WARNING Adding only plain water to your cool ing system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liq...

Page 161: ...the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated See your SUZUKI dealer if necessary Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the front of the...

Page 162: ...le level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake...

Page 163: ...s in the proper sequence to SUZUKI torque specifica tions Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in section 6 WARNING If you have too much brake flui...

Page 164: ...er shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Over view in this section for battery location Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the...

Page 165: ...here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehi cle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote...

Page 166: ...art or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts th...

Page 167: ...for horizontal aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed we recommend that you take your vehicle to the dealer for se...

Page 168: ...d 2 Remove the two bolts and one nut and remove the headlamp assembly 3 Turn the front turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing 5 Press...

Page 169: ...ess connec tor before removing the lamp housing 4 Remove the lamp housing 5 Remove the two screws and the reflec tor assembly 6 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket 7 Install...

Page 170: ...clockwise 5 Install the appropriate bulb into the socket See Replacement Bulbs in this section 6 Replace the bulb socket into the lamp housing Turn the bulb socket clockwise to secure it 7 Replace the...

Page 171: ...r side marker lamp bulb 1 Insert your hand into the inside of the rear bumper and hold the socket 2 Rotate the rear side marker bulb socket counterclockwise 3 Pull the rear side marker bulb socket out...

Page 172: ...ng Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a spare tire sidewall Passenger Car Tire Example A Tire Size The tire size is a...

Page 173: ...a tire can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol at the maximum inflation pressure The higher the number is the greater the load carry ing capacity The letter symbol denotes the speed at w...

Page 174: ...that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 70 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 70 as high as it i...

Page 175: ...safety standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Num ber TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufac turer production plant brand and date of production GVWR...

Page 176: ...f a tire that comes into con tact with the road Tread wear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 2 32 inch of tread remains UTQGS Uniform Ti...

Page 177: ...icle inspected by an autho rized dealer WARNING If the tire pressure warning light comes on and stays on reduce your speed and avoid abrupt steering and braking Stop in a safe place as soon as possibl...

Page 178: ...rate the equipment NOTE Only use tire sizes that are recommended for your vehicle Use of inappropriate size tires can cause a variety of problems which will not be covered under warranty Correcting th...

Page 179: ...ent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Inspect your vehicle s tires at least once a month Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 000 km Any time you notice unusu...

Page 180: ...inflated to the recommended tire pres sure may reduce the GVWR or GAWR limit of your vehicle NOTE Use of replacement tires with a higher load carrying capacity than the original tires or using a tire...

Page 181: ...s they all conform to federal safety require ments Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rat ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified go...

Page 182: ...ur vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebal anced Wheel Replacement R...

Page 183: ...owly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flash ers CAUTION The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper heig...

Page 184: ...ip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be severely injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from mov ing 1 Set the parking brake firmly...

Page 185: ...act Spare Tire in this section for more information 6 To access the tools pull the strap on the tool box cover upward The tools are located inside the foam tray Removing the Flat Tire and Installing t...

Page 186: ...erclockwise Lower the jack completely 12 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and ev...

Page 187: ...Index for the wheel nut torque specification CAUTION Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the...

Page 188: ...rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle CAUTION Tire chains won t fit your compact spare tire Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too D...

Page 189: ...ehicle Care Appearance Materials later in this section Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape...

Page 190: ...may affect the surface finish Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often SUZUKI Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interio...

Page 191: ...eather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish look ing new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Win...

Page 192: ...ose areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your SUZUKI dealer or an under body car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric condition...

Page 193: ...shield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overl...

Page 194: ...eature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your...

Page 195: ...S Antilock Brake System LTR Cigar Lighter CLSTR BTSI Cluster BTSI Solenoid RKE Remote keyless Entry BCK UP Back up BLANK Not Used TCM Transmission Control Module Fuses Usages ENG FUSE BOX DRL Engine F...

Page 196: ...OOL FAN LOW DEFOG COOL FAN HI DEFOG 30A COOL FAN LOW 20A PWR WNDW 20A COOL FAN HI 30A 25A I P FUSE 15A DR LCK 15A ECM 10A FUEL PUMP 15A MIR HTD 10A A C 10A FRT FOG 15A HORN 15A ILLUM LT 10A HI BEAM 15...

Page 197: ...AM LT Head Lamp Low Beam Left ILLUM RT Illumination Circuit Parking Lamp Right LOW BEAM RT Head Lamp Low Beam Right SPARE Spare SPARE Spare SPARE Spare BATT PWR Battery Power ABS Antilock Brake System...

Page 198: ...ual Transmission Fluid Complete Drain and Refill 1 9 quarts 1 8 L Wheel Nut Torque 81 lb ft 110 N m All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximately level as recommended...

Page 199: ...Height Sedan 56 9 in 1 445 mm Wagon 57 5 in 1 460 mm 59 1 in 1 500 mm with roof rack Wheel Base 102 4 in 2 600 mm Tread Front 58 3 in 1 480 mm Rear 58 3 in 1 480 mm Minimum Ground Clearance 6 3 in 16...

Page 200: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE General Information 6 1 Maintenance 6 2...

Page 201: ...nd genuine parts Non SUZUKI genuine parts and accesso ries have not been examined or approved by SUZUKI SUZUKI can certify neither the suitability nor the safety of non SUZUKI parts and accessories an...

Page 202: ...37 5 45 52 5 60 67 5 75 82 5 90 97 5 105 112 5 x 1 000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 Drive Belt Alternator Power steering Pump A C Compressor I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Eng...

Page 203: ...ng Pump A C Compressor I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Engine Oil Oil Filter R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling System Hose Connections I I I I I I I I Engine Coolant Dex cool Inspect every 7 500 mil...

Page 204: ...ke Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rear Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parking Brake I I I I I I I Brake Line Connections Including Booster I I I I I I I Manual Transmission F...

Page 205: ...I R I Front Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rear Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parking Brake I I I I I I I I Brake Line Connections Including Booster I I I I I I I I M...

Page 206: ...miles or time in months whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 Maintenance Item x 1 000 miles 3 75 7 5 11 25 15 18 75 22 5 26 25 30 33 75 37 5 41 25 45 48 75 52 5 56 25...

Page 207: ...Alternator Power steering Pump A C Compressor I I I I I I I I Engine Oil Oil Filter R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling System Hose Connections I I I I Engine Coolant Dex cool Inspect every 7 500 mi...

Page 208: ...I I Brake Clutch Fluid I R I R I R I Front Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rear Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parking Brake I I I Brake Line Connections Including Boos...

Page 209: ...I I I I Brake Clutch Fluid R I R I R I R I Front Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rear Brake Pads Discs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parking Brake I I I I Brake Line Connections Includ...

Page 210: ...ll not void your emission warranty or limit recall liability Recommended Fluids and Lubri cants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your SU...

Page 211: ...6 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record...

Page 212: ...6 12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record...

Page 213: ...6 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record...

Page 214: ...7 GENERAL INFORMATION Identification Numbers 7 1 Safety Certification Label 7 2 Emission Compliance Label for U S A 7 2 Warranties 7 2 On Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders 7 3 Reporting...

Page 215: ...the location shown in the above illustrations This number is used to register the vehicle It is also used to assist your SUZUKI dealer when ordering parts or referring to special service information E...

Page 216: ...information needed to perform an engine tune up on your vehicle Warranties The warranties covering your vehicle are explained in a separate New Vehicle War ranty Information booklet given to you at t...

Page 217: ...h 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 co...

Page 218: ...ne toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Sev enth Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor mation about m...

Page 219: ...7 5 GENERAL INFORMATION MEMO...

Page 220: ...el 5 1 Capacities 5 54 Capacities and Specifications 5 54 CD CHANGER OPERATION Optional 3 44 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Sedan 5 25 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Wagon 5 25 Central Door Locking Syst...

Page 221: ...Tank 5 2 Finish Damage 5 48 Floor Net Wagon only 2 24 Fog Lamp Light 3 24 Folding Rear Seat 1 4 Freeway Driving 4 11 Front Armrest Storage Area 2 23 Front Fog Lamps 5 25 Front Seats 1 1 Front Sidemar...

Page 222: ...ended under Normal Driving Conditions 6 2 Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions 6 6 Maintenance Record 6 10 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 22 Manual Lumbar 1 2 Manual Rearview Mirror 2...

Page 223: ...4 Restraint System Check 1 34 Right Front Passenger Position 1 11 Roof Rack Wagon only 2 25 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 20 S Safety Belt They are for Everyone 1 5 Safety Belt Extender 1...

Page 224: ...4 16 Trip Odometer 3 19 Trunk Sedan 2 6 Trunk Ajar Light 3 26 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 4 U Under Floor Bins Wagon only 2 24 Underbody Maintenance 5 48 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 37 V Vehi...

Page 225: ...8 6 INDEX Y Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 1...

Page 226: ...ESSO LT71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 See the Tire Information Label located on the driver s door lock pillar Made from 100 recycled paper except for cover SERVICE STATION INFORMATION Fuel recommendation B...

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