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Summary of Contents for SX4 SEDAN 2008

Page 1: ...ng 5 1 Daily Inspection Checklist 5 1 Engine Oil Consumption 5 2 Starting the Engine 5 3 Using the Transaxle 5 5 Braking 5 7 Elect oni Stability Program ESP if equipped 5 10 III Running In 5 13 Catalytic Converter if equipped 5 13 Improving Fuel Economy 5 14 60G408 ...

Page 2: ...l windows are closed and the blower is at high speed with the air intake selector set to FRESH AIR To allow proper operation of your vehicle s ventilation system keep the air inlet grille in front of the windshield clear of snow leaves or other obstructions at all times Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear of snow and other material to help reduce the buildup of exhaust gases under the vehicle Thi...

Page 3: ...efore driving If it is not it can fly up unexpectedly during driving obstructing your view and resulting in an accident Once a month or each time you fill your fuel tank check the tire pressure using a tire pressure gauge Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Consumption It is normal for the engine to consume some engine oil during normal vehicle operatio...

Page 4: ... all the way to the floor Hold the clutch pedal while starting the engine Automatic transaxle If the gearshift lever is not in P Park position shift into P Park 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 Automatic transaxle vehicles have a starter interlock device w...

Page 5: ... the remote controller is in an area of the vehicle other than the rear luggage area To turn the ignition switch first push in the switch NOTE You must push in the ignition switch to turn it from the LOCK position to the CC position To return to the LOCK position from the CC position turn the ignition switch counterclockwise while pushing in the switch OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE EXAMPLE 8OJM001 If the...

Page 6: ...t sunlight You can also turn the ignition switch by inserting the ignition key into the slot If you leave any of the doors open with the ignition switch in the ACC position for a while and no key inserted the engine may not start when you turn the ignition switch to START If the engine does not start close all doors completely or turn the ignition switch back to the LOCK position then start the en...

Page 7: ...or driving through deep snow or mud or to provide maximum engine braking when going down steep hills NOTE If you move the gearshift lever to a lower gear while driving faster than the maximum allowable speed for the lower gear the transaxle will not actually downshift until your speed drops below the maximum speed for the lower gear CAUTION Be sure to take the following precau tions to help avoid ...

Page 8: ...be sure to slow down before down shifting Excessive and or sudden changes in engine speed may cause loss of traction which could cause you to lose control Make sure that the vehicle is com pletely stationary before you shift into reverse CAUTION To help avoid clutch damage do not use the clutch pedal as a foot rest while driving or use the clutch to keep the vehicle stationary on a slope Depress t...

Page 9: ...in the brake pedal This is normal and indicates that the brake assist system is activated properly Anti Lock Brake System ABS ASS will help you avoid skidding by elec tronically controlling braking pressure It will also help you maintain steering control when braking on slippery surfaces or when braking hard The ASS works automatically so you do not need any special braking technique Just push the...

Page 10: ...els may easily skid or the vehicle can even spin in the worst case when brak ing on a slippery road or when hard braking even on a dry paved road Ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS system immediately Drive carefully avoiding hard braking as much as possible How the ABS Works A computer continuously monitors wheel speed The computer compares the changes in wheel speed when braking If the whe...

Page 11: ... steering wheel abruptly Traction Control System The traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces The system oper ates only if it senses that some of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system operates the front or rear brakes and reduces engine power to limit ...

Page 12: ... the ESP systems other than ABS is activated the SLIP indicator light in the instrument cluster blinks 5 times per second CAUTION If the SLIP indicator light comes on and stays on while driving there may be a malfunction of the ESP sys tems other than ABS You should have the systems inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer NOTE When the SLIP indicator light comes on and stays on while driving indi...

Page 13: ...n the ESP on during your ordinary driving so that you have the ben efits of all of the ESP systems It may be required to turn the ESP sys tems other than ABS off if your vehicle is stuck in sand mud or snow where wheel spin is necessary OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ESP OFF switch ESP OFF 62J142 When the ESP OFP switch located at the center console is pushed and held to turn off the ESP systems other tha...

Page 14: ...s the pollutant reducing compo nents of the catalyst system The converter is designed to last the life of the vehicle under normal usage and when unleaded fuel is used No special mainte nance is required on the converter How ever it is very important to keep the engine properly tuned Engine misfiring which can result from an improperly tuned engine may cause overheating of the cat alyst This may r...

Page 15: ... consume fuel unnecessarily and shorten engine life Start off slowly Avoid unnecessary stops Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop ping Try to maintain a slow steady speed whenever possible Slowing down and then accelerating again uses more fuel Keep a steady cruising speed Keep as constant a speed as road and traf fic conditions will permit OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Keep the air cleaner clean EXAM...

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