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Suzuki FORENZA - 2008 Owner's Manual

Suzuki FORENZA - 2008 Owner's Manual (227 pages)

Suzuki 2008 Forenza Owner's Manual

Brand: Suzuki | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.5 MB

Table of Contents

Service Station Guide
5
Table of Contents
6
Location of Warning Messages
7
Features and Controls
10
Instrument Panel
10
Seats and Restraint Systems
10
- Vehicle Symbols
  10
- Table of Contents
  12
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  12
- Front Seats
  13
- Manual Seats
  13
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  13
- Driver Seat Height Adjuster
  14
- Manual Lumbar
  14
- Reclining Seatbacks
  14
- Head Restraints
  15
- Folding Rear Seat
  16
- Safety Belts
  17
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    18
  - Driver Position
    19
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    19
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    19
- Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
  19
- Rear Seat Passengers
  23
- Right Front Passenger Position
  23
- Rear Center Seat Belt
  25
- Safety Belt Pretensioner System
  26
- Safety Belt Extender
  27
- Child Restraints
  28
- Older Children
  28
- Infants and Young Children
  29
- Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags)
  39
- Restraint System Check
  46
- Keys
  49
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  49
- Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
  50
- Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
  50
- Battery Replacement
  51
- Doors and Locks
  52
  - Central Door Locking System
    53
  - Door Ajar Reminder
    53
  - Power Door Locks
    53
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    53
  - Leaving Your Vehicle
    54
  - Lockout Protection
    54
  - Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock Is on
    54
  - Using the Rear Door Security Lock
    54
  - Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    55
  - Remote Trunk Release
    55
  - Liftgate (Wagon)
    56
  - Manual Windows
    56
  - Express-Down Window
    57
  - Power Windows
    57
  - Sun Visors
    57
  - Visor Vanity Mirror
    57
  - How the System Alarm Is Activated
    58
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  58
- Before Driving
  59
- Daily Inspection Checklist
  59
- How to Turn off the System Alarm
  59
- Ignition Positions
  60
- New Vehicle Break-In
  60
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  60
  - Starting Your Engine
    61
  - Automatic Overdrive (D)/Third (3)
    62
  - Neutral (N)
    62
  - Park (P)
    62
  - Reverse (R)
    62
  - Emergency Operation
    63
  - First (1)
    63
  - Fuzzy Function
    63
  - Second (2)
    63
  - Driving Like Manual Transmission
    64
  - Hold Mode
    64
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    64
  - To Avoid Busy Shifting
    64
- Parking Brake
  65
- Manual Rearview Mirror
  69
- Outside Manual Mirror
  69
- Outside Power Mirrors
  69
- Cupholders
  70
- Glove Box
  70
- Outside Convex Mirror/Outside Heated Mirrors
  70
- Storage Areas
  70
  - Front Armrest Storage Area
    71
  - Front Storage Area
    71
  - Rear Seat Armrest
    71
  - Sunglasses Storage Compartment
    71
- Floor Net (Wagon Only)
  72
- Side Storage Box (Wagon Only)
  72
  - Under Floor Bins (Wagon Only)
    72
  - Antenna
    73
  - Luggage Compartment Cover
    73
  - Roof Rack (Wagon Only)
    73
- Sunroof
  74
- Instrument Panel
  76
- Instrument Panel Overview (Sedan)
  77
- Instrument Panel Overview (Wagon)
  78
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    79
  - Horn
    79
  - Other Warning Devices
    79
  - Tilt Wheel
    80
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    80
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    80
  - Flash-To-Pass Feature
    81
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    81
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
    81
  - Misting Function
    82
  - Windshield Washer
    82
  - Cruise Control
    83
  - Rear Window Washer/Wiper
    83
  - Disengaging Cruise Control
    84
  - Increasing/Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    84
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    84
  - Using Cruise Control on Hills
    84
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    85
  - Erasing Speed Memory
    85
  - Exterior Lamps
    85
  - Fog Lamps
    85
  - Dome Lamp
    86
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    86
  - Interior Lamps
    86
  - Map Lamps
    86
  - Accessory Power Outlet
    87
  - Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    87
  - Clock
    88
  - H (Hour)
    88
  - M (Minute)
    88
  - S (Set)
    88
  - Air Distribution
    89
- Climate Controls
  89
  - Fan Control
    89
  - Temperature Control
    89
  - Bi-Level Mode
    90
  - Floor Mode
    90
  - Recirculation
    90
  - Air Conditioning
    91
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    91
  - Rear Window and Outside Rearview Mirror Defogger
    92
  - Outlet Adjustment
    93
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    93
- Warning Lights, Gauges and Indicators
  94
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  94
- Speedometer and Odometer
  94
- Safety Belt Reminder Light
  95
- Safety Belt Reminder Tone
  95
- Tachometer
  95
- Trip Odometer
  95
- Air Bag Readiness Light
  96
- Charging System Light
  96
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
  97
- Brake System Warning Light
  97
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  98
- Hold Mode Light
  98
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  98
- Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light
  98
Driving Your Vehicle
99
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  100
- Fog Lamp Light
  100
- Oil Pressure Light
  100
- Cruise Control Light
  101
- Fuel Gauge
  101
- High Beam on Light
  101
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  101
- Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
  102
- Door Ajar Light
  102
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
  102
- Trunk Ajar Light/Passenger Air Bag off Indicator
  102
- Audio System
  104
  - Cautions on Handling the Audio System
    105
  - Radio with CD (Double Display, MP3/WMA)
    106
  - Finding a Station
    107
  - Playing the Radio
    107
  - Power/Volume Knob
    107
  - Setting Preset Stations
    107
  - Order of Sound Functions
    108
  - Playing a CD
    108
  - Setting the EQ
    108
  - Setting the Tone
    108
  - MP3/WMA Format
    109
  - RDM (Random) Button
    109
  - RPT (Repeat) Button
    109
  - Using an MP3/WMA CD
    109
  - File System and Naming
    110
  - Order of Play
    110
  - Playing an MP3/WMA
    110
  - Root Directory
    110
  - CD Messages
    111
  - DIR (Directory) Button
    111
  - INFO/DISP (Information/Display) Button
    111
  - SEEK (Previous/Next Folder) Button
    111
  - AUX Mode
    112
  - CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary) Button
    112
  - Steering Wheel Remote Operation
    112
  - Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    112
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD (Double Display, MP3/WMA)
    113
  - CD Changer Operation
    120
  - How to Change Discs
    121
  - CD Changer Play
    123
  - Cue & Review
    123
  - Repeat Play
    123
  - Track up & down
    123
  - Driving Your Vehicle
    124
  - Defensive Driving
    125
  - Drunken Driving
    125
  - Control of a Vehicle
    126
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    127
  - Braking
    127
  - Braking in Emergencies
    128
  - Using Anti-Lock
    128
  - Driving on Curves
    129
  - Power Steering
    129
  - Speed Sensitive Power Steering System
    129
  - Steering Tips
    129
  - Off-Road Recovery
    130
  - Passing
    130
  - Steering in Emergencies
    130
- Loss of Control
  131
  - Skidding
    131
  - Driving at Night
    132
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    133
  - City Driving
    134
  - Driving through Deep Standing Water
    134
  - Driving Trough Flowing Water
    134
  - Hydroplaning
    134
- Freeway Driving
  135
- Highway Hypnosis
  136
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  136
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    137
  - Winter Driving
    137
  - If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
    138
  - If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    139
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    139
  - Dinghy Towing
    140
  - Dolly Towing
    140
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    140
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    140
  - Certification Label
    141
- Loading Your Vehicle
  141
- Fuel
  145
- Gasoline Octane
  145
- Service
  145
  - Additives
    146
  - Filling Your Tank
    146
- Checking Things under the Hood
  148
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  146
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  148
- Hood Release
  148
- Engine Compartment Overview
  150
- Checking Engine Oil
  151
- Engine Oil
  151
- When to Add Engine Oil
  151
- What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
  152
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  153
- Engine Oil Additives
  153
Maintenance Schedule
153
- What to Do with Used Oil
  153
- When to Change Engine Oil
  153
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  154
- How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  154
- Manual Transmission Fluid
  155
- Recommend Automatic Transmission Fluid and Maintenance Schedule
  155
- Engine Coolant
  156
- Hydraulic Clutch
  156
- Adding Coolant
  157
- Checking Coolant
  157
- Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
  158
- Engine Overheating
  158
- If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
  158
- If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
  158
- Cooling System
  159
- How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
  159
- Power Steering Fluid Check
  161
- Brake Fluid
  162
- Brakes
  162
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  162
- Brake Wear
  163
- Battery
  164
- Brake Adjustment
  164
- Jump Starting
  164
- Replacing Brake System Parts
  164
- Bulb Replacement
  167
- Halogen Bulbs
  167
- Headlamp Aiming
  167
  - Jumper Cable Removal
    167
  - Front Side Marker Lamps
    168
  - Front Turn Signal Lamps
    168
  - Headlamps
    168
  - Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
    169
  - Front Fog Lamps
    169
  - Luggage Compartment Lamp
    170
  - Tail/Stop Lamps, Turn Signal Lamps and Backup Lamps
    170
  - License Plate Lamps
    171
  - Rear Side Marker Lamps
    171
  - Replacement Bulbs
    171
  - Passenger Car Tire Example
    172
- Tires
  172
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  172
  - Compact Spare Tire Example
    173
  - Curb Weight
    175
  - Gawr
    175
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology
    175
  - Gvwr
    175
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    176
  - Vehicle Capacity Weight
    176
  - Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
    176
  - Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
    176
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  177
  - Correcting the Tire Pressure
    178
  - Tire Inflation Pressure
    179
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    179
  - Vehicle Loading
    180
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    180
  - Buying New Tires
    181
  - Tread Wear
    181
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    181
  - Temperature – A, B, C
    182
  - Traction – AA, A, B, C
    182
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    182
  - Wheel Replacement
    182
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    183
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    183
  - Tire Chains
    183
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    183
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    184
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    185
  - Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
    187
  - Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
    187
  - Compact Spare Tire
    188
- Appearance Care
  189
  - Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
    189
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    189
  - Specific Fabric Cleaning Problems
    189
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    190
  - Cleaning Leather
    190
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    190
  - Cleaning Vinyl
    190
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    191
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    191
  - Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
    191
  - Finish Care
    191
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    192
- Electrical System
  193
- Vehicle Identification
  193
- Finish Damage
  192
- Sheet Metal Damage
  192
- Underbody Maintenance
  192
- Headlamp Wiring
  193
- Windshield Wiper Fuses
  193
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  194
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block
  194
- Power Windows and Other Power Options
  194
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block
  195
Service and Appearance Care
196
- Capacities and Specifications
  198
- General Information
  200
- Maintenance Schedule
  200
- General Information
  201
  - Selecting the Right Condition
    201
  - Maintenance Recommended under Normal Driving Conditions
    202
  - Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions
    206
  - Chart Symbols
    210
  - Maintenance Record
    210
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    210
  - General Information
    214
- Engine Serial Number
  215
- Vehicle Identification Number
  215
- Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
  216
- Safety Certification Label
  216
- Warranties
  216
- On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders
  217
- Reporting Safety Defects
  218
- Index
  220
Service Station Information
226

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