Table Of Contents - Suzuki Automible 2008 Forenza Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Service Station Guide5
Table Of Contents6
Location Of Warning Messages7
Vehicle Symbols10
Seats And Restraint Systems10
Features And Controls10
Instrument Panel10
Front Seats13
Manual Seats13
Driver Seat Height Adjuster14
Manual Lumbar14
Reclining Seatbacks14
Head Restraints15
Folding Rear Seat16
Safety Belts17
Why Safety Belts Work18
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts19
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly19
Driver Position19
Lap-Shoulder Belt19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy22
Right Front Passenger Position23
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Rear)23
Rear Seat Passengers23
Rear Center Seat Belt25
Safety Belt Pretensioner System26
Safety Belt Extender27
Child Restraints28
Older Children28
Infants And Young Children29
Child Restraint Systems31
Where To Put The Restraint32
Top Strap33
Top Strap Anchor Location34
Securing A Child Restraint With Top Strap34
Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)35
Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System (Rear)36
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position37
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position38
Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags)39
Where Are The Air Bags?42
Passenger Sensing System43
Adding Equipment To Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle44
When Should An Air Bag Inflate?44
What Makes An Air Bag Inflate?45
How Does An Air Bag Restrain?45
What Will You See After An Air Bag Inflates?45
Restraint System Check46
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle46
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash47
Keys49
Remote Keyless Entry System49
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation50
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle50
Battery Replacement51
Doors And Locks52
Central Door Locking System53
Power Door Locks53
Door Ajar Reminder53
Rear Door Security Locks53
Using The Rear Door Security Lock54
Opening A Rear Door When The Security Lock Is On54
Lockout Protection54
Leaving Your Vehicle54
Remote Trunk Release55
Emergency Trunk Release Handle55
Manual Windows56
Liftgate (Wagon)56
Power Windows57
Express-Down Window57
Sun Visors57
Visor Vanity Mirror57
Theft-Deterrent Systems58
How The System Alarm Is Activated58
Daily Inspection Checklist59
How To Turn Off The System Alarm59
Before Driving59
Starting And Operating Your Vehicle60
Ignition Positions60
New Vehicle Break-In60
Starting Your Engine61
Park (P)62
Reverse (R)62
Neutral (N)62
Automatic Overdrive (D)/Third (3)62
Second (2)63
First (1)63
Fuzzy Function63
Emergency Operation63
Hold Mode64
To Avoid Busy Shifting64
Manual Transmission Operation64
Driving Like Manual Transmission64
Parking Brake65
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)66
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running66
Torque Lock66
Shifting Out Of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)66
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)67
Parking Over Things That Can Burn67
Engine Exhaust68
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked68
Manual Rearview Mirror69
Outside Manual Mirror69
Outside Power Mirrors69
Storage Areas70
Outside Convex Mirror/Outside Heated Mirrors70
Cupholders70
Glove Box70
Sunglasses Storage Compartment71
Front Storage Area71
Front Armrest Storage Area71
Rear Seat Armrest71
Floor Net (Wagon Only)72
Side Storage Box (Wagon Only)72
Under Floor Bins (Wagon Only)72
Luggage Compartment Cover73
Roof Rack (Wagon Only)73
Antenna73
Sunroof74
Instrument Panel Overview (Sedan)77
Instrument Panel Overview (Wagon)78
Hazard Warning Flashers79
Horn79
Other Warning Devices79
Tilt Wheel80
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever80
Turn And Lane-Change Signals80
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer81
Flash-To-Pass Feature81
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever81
Misting Function82
Windshield Washer82
Rear Window Washer/Wiper83
Cruise Control83
Resuming A Set Speed84
Increasing/Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control84
Using Cruise Control On Hills84
Disengaging Cruise Control84
Erasing Speed Memory85
Exterior Lamps85
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)85
Fog Lamps85
Interior Lamps86
Instrument Panel Brightness86
Dome Lamp86
Map Lamps86
Accessory Power Outlet87
Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter87
Clock88
H (Hour)88
M (Minute)88
S (Set)88
Climate Controls89
Fan Control89
Air Distribution89
Temperature Control89
Recirculation90
Bi-Level Mode90
Floor Mode90
Air Conditioning91
Defogging And Defrosting91
Rear Window And Outside Rearview Mirror Defogger92
Outlet Adjustment93
Passenger Compartment Air Filter93
Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators94
Instrument Panel Cluster94
Speedometer And Odometer94
Trip Odometer95
Tachometer95
Safety Belt Reminder Light95
Safety Belt Reminder Tone95
Air Bag Readiness Light96
Charging System Light96
Brake System Warning Light97
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light97
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (Ssps) Warning Light98
Hold Mode Light98
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge98
Malfunction Indicator Lamp98
Driving Your Vehicle99
Oil Pressure Light100
Fog Lamp Light100
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs100
Cruise Control Light101
High Beam On Light101
Fuel Gauge101
Low Fuel Warning Light101
Door Ajar Light102
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light102
Trunk Ajar Light/Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light102
Audio System104
Cautions On Handling The Audio System105
Radio With Cd (Double Display, Mp3/Wma)106
Playing The Radio107
Power/Volume Knob107
Finding A Station107
Setting Preset Stations107
Order Of Sound Functions108
Playing A Cd108
Setting The Tone108
Setting The Eq108
Using An Mp3/Wma Cd109
Mp3/Wma Format109
Rpt (Repeat) Button109
Rdm (Random) Button109
Root Directory110
Order Of Play110
File System And Naming110
Playing An Mp3/Wma110
Cd Messages111
Dir (Directory) Button111
Seek (Previous/Next Folder) Button111
Info/Disp (Information/Display) Button111
Steering Wheel Remote Operation112
Aux Mode112
Using The Auxiliary Input Jack112
Cd/Aux (Cd/Auxiliary) Button112
Radio With Six-Disc Cd (Double Display, Mp3/Wma)113
Cd Changer Operation120
How To Change Discs121
Cd Changer Play123
Track Up & Down123
Cue & Review123
Repeat Play123
Defensive Driving125
Drunken Driving125
Control Of A Vehicle126
Braking127
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)127
Using Anti-Lock128
Braking In Emergencies128
Power Steering129
Speed Sensitive Power Steering System129
Steering Tips129
Driving On Curves129
Steering In Emergencies130
Off-Road Recovery130
Passing130
Loss Of Control131
Skidding131
Driving At Night132
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads133
Hydroplaning134
Driving Through Deep Standing Water134
Driving Trough Flowing Water134
City Driving134
Freeway Driving135
Highway Hypnosis136
Hill And Mountain Roads136
Winter Driving137
Driving On Snow Or Ice137
If You're Caught in a Blizzard138
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow139
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out139
Towing Your Vehicle140
Recreational Vehicle Towing140
Dinghy Towing140
Dolly Towing140
Tire And Loading Information Label141
Certification Label141
Loading Your Vehicle141
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit142
Vehicle Loading Example142
Determining Compatibility Of Tire And Vehicle Load Limits143
Towing A Trailer143
Service And Appearance Care144
Fuel145
Gasoline Octane145
Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle145
Service145
Additives146
Fuels In Foreign Countries146
Filling Your Tank146
Checking Things Under The Hood148
Filling A Portable Fuel Container148
Hood Release148
Engine Compartment Overview150
Engine Oil151
Checking Engine Oil151
When To Add Engine Oil151
What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use152
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter153
Engine Oil Additives153
When To Change Engine Oil153
What To Do With Used Oil153
Maintenance Schedule153
Automatic Transmission Fluid154
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter154
Manual Transmission Fluid155
Recommend Automatic Transmission Fluid And Maintenance Schedule155
Hydraulic Clutch156
Engine Coolant156
Checking Coolant157
Adding Coolant157
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap158
Engine Overheating158
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine158
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine158
Cooling System159
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank159
Power Steering Fluid Check161
Windshield Washer Fluid162
Brakes162
Brake Fluid162
Brake Wear163
Battery164
Jump Starting164
Brake Adjustment164
Replacing Brake System Parts164
Headlamp Aiming167
Bulb Replacement167
Jumper Cable Removal167
Halogen Bulbs167
Headlamps168
Front Turn Signal Lamps168
Front Side Marker Lamps168
Front Fog Lamps169
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp169
Luggage Compartment Lamp170
Tail/Stop Lamps, Turn Signal Lamps And Backup Lamps170
License Plate Lamps171
Rear Side Marker Lamps171
Replacement Bulbs171
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement172
Tires172
Passenger Car Tire Example172
Compact Spare Tire Example173
Glossary Of Tire Terminology175
Curb Weight175
Gvwr175
Gawr175
Tread Wear Indicators176
Vehicle Capacity Weight176
Vehicle Maximum Load On The Tire176
Vehicle Normal Load On The Tire176
Tire Pressure Monitoring System177
Correcting The Tire Pressure178
Tire Inflation Pressure179
Tire Inspection And Rotation179
Vehicle Loading180
When It Is Time For New Tires180
Buying New Tires181
Uniform Tire Quality Grading181
Tread Wear181
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance182
Wheel Replacement182
Traction – Aa, A, B, C182
Temperature – A, B, C182
Used Replacement Wheels183
Tire Chains183
If A Tire Goes Flat183
Changing A Flat Tire183
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools184
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire185
Storing The Flat Tire And Tools187
Storing The Spare Tire And Tools187
Compact Spare Tire188
Appearance Care189
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle189
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet189
Specific Fabric Cleaning Problems189
Cleaning Vinyl190
Cleaning Leather190
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle190
Cleaning Glass Surfaces190
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses191
Finish Care191
Cleaning Windshield And Wiper Blades191
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels191
Sheet Metal Damage192
Finish Damage192
Underbody Maintenance192
Chemical Paint Spotting192
Vehicle Identification193
Electrical System193
Headlamp Wiring193
Windshield Wiper Fuses193
Power Windows And Other Power Options194
Fuses And Circuit Breakers194
Instrument Panel Fuse Block194
Engine Compartment Fuse Block195
Capacities And Specifications198
General Information200
Selecting The Right Condition201
Maintenance Recommended Under Normal Driving Conditions202
Maintenance Recommended Under Severe Driving Conditions206
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants210
Chart Symbols210
Maintenance Record210
Vehicle Identification Number215
Engine Serial Number215
Safety Certification Label216
Emission Compliance Label (For U.s.a.)216
Warranties216
On-Board Vehicle Computers And Event Data Recorders217
Reporting Safety Defects218
Index220
Service Station Information226