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Suzuki SIDEKICK 2-DOOR HARDTOP - 1995 Owner's Manual

Summary of SIDEKICK 2-DOOR HARDTOP - 1995

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    Suzuki 1995 owner's manual keep with vehicle at all times. Contains important information on safety, operation & maintenance. Suzuki caring for customers part no. 99011-60a26-03e june, 1994.

  • Page 2: Canvas Top

    60a23 00010 this owner's manual applies to the following models of the sidekick series: p canvas top 2-door hardtop 4-d00r hardtop © copyright suzuki motor corporation 1994.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents fuel recommendation before driving steering column controls instrument panel other controls and equipment operating your vehicle driving tips vehicle loading and towing inspection and maintenance emergency service appearance care general information including "reporting safety defe...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    60a23-00030 foreword this manual is an essential part of your vehicle and should be kept with the vehi- cle at all times. Please read this manual carefully and review it from time to time. It contains important information on safe- ityr"operation, and maintenance. It is especially important that thi...

  • Page 5: Important

    60a23-00032 60a23-oo040 60a23-00050 all information in this manual is based on the latest product infor- mation available at the time of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there may be discrepancies between information in this manual and your vehicle. Suzuki reserves the right to mak...

  • Page 6: Fuel Recommendation

    Fuel recommendation 60a23-01000 fuel recommendation fuel recommendation 1-1 6oa23-o2o00 before driving keys 2-1 door locks 2-1 windows 2-4 mirrors 2-5 seat adjustment 2-7 head restraints 2-9 seat belts and child restraint systems 2-10

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    Fuel recommendation 60a23-01010 fuel recommendation your vehicle requires regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump octane (r+m/2 method). In some areas, the only fuels that are available are oxygenated fuels. Oxygenated fuels which meet the minimum octane requirement and the re- qu...

  • Page 8

    Before driving 60a23 02010 keys 60a23-02020 door locks your vehicle comes with a pair of identical keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place. One key can open all of the locks on the vehicle. The key identification number is stamped on a metal tag provided with the keys. Keep the tag in a safe place....

  • Page 9

    Before driving 2-door model unlock lock to lock a door from inside the vehicle, push down the lock knob. Pull up the lock knob to unlock the door. • for 4-door model to lock a rear side door from outside the vehicle, push in the lock knob and close the door. You do not need to hold the door handle u...

  • Page 10

    Before driving child lock system (if equipped) each of the rear doors is equipped with a child lock which can be used to help prevent unwanted opening of the door from inside the vehicle. When the lock lever is in the "lock" position (1), the rear door can only be opened from outside. When the lock ...

  • Page 11

    Before driving 60a23-02030 windows manual window control (if equipped) raise or lower the door windows by turn- ing the hand crank located on the door panel. 2-door model driver's side passenger's side power window controls (if equipped) the driver's door has a switch to operate the driver's window ...

  • Page 12

    Before driving 60a23-08040 mirrors you should always push in the lock button when there are children in the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured if they get part of their body caught by the window during opera- tion. Day driving night driving rear side window (2-door model) to open the rear si...

  • Page 13

    Before driving always adjust the mirror with the selector set to the day position. Only use the night position if it is necessary to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you. Be aware that in this position you may not be able to see some ob- jects that could be seen in the day positio...

  • Page 14

    60a23-02050 seat adjustment before driving never attempt to adjust the driver's seat or seatback while driving. The seat or seatback could move unex- pectedly, causing loss of control. Be sure that the driver's seat and seat- back are properly adjusted before you start driving. Adjusting seat positi...

  • Page 15

    Before driving adjusting seatbacks the front and rear seatbacks can be ad- justed to different angles. 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 posi- tion, and release the lever to lock the seat- back in place. ...

  • Page 16

    Before driving 60a23-02060 head restraints (if equipped) walk-in type seats (2-door model) the front seats are walk-in type seats, which move to provide easy entry to and exit from the rear seat(s). You can move a walk-in seat from outside the vehicle by pulling up the lever on the outboard side of ...

  • Page 17

    Before driving 60a23-02070 seat belts and child restraint systems (for front seat in the 2-door model) pull upward on the restraint to raise it to the first position. To raise it higher (or to lower), pull upward on the restraint (or push it down) while pushing in the release. (for front seat in the...

  • Page 18

    Before driving front and rear lap-shoulder belts pull the buckle tongue attached to the seat belt across your body and press it in- to the buckle catch until you hear a "click". The buckle catch is located at the inboard side of the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collisi...

  • Page 19

    Before driving be sure to inspect all seat belt assemblies after any collision. Any seat belt assembly which was in use during a collision (other than a very minor one) should be replaced, even if damage to the assembly is not ob- vious. Any seat belt assembly which was not in use during a collision...

  • Page 20

    Before driving tighten the belt, pull more webbing toward the retractor. When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to retract to a certain length, the retractor will automatically revert back to the normal elr mode. Installation—child restraint with top strap if you need to install a child restra...

  • Page 21

    Before driving a child restraint which requires a top strap may only be installed in the right front passenger's seat. There is no place behind the rear seat to install a top strap anchor, so a child restraint that requires a top strap can not be properly secured in the rear seat. When a child restr...

  • Page 22

    Before driving * never allow persons to ride in the cargo area of a vehicle. In the event of an accident, there is a much greater risk of injury for persons who are not riding in a seat with their seat belt securely fastened. * seat belts should always be ad- justed so the lap portion of the belt is...

  • Page 23: Steering Column Controls

    Steering column controls 60a23-03000 steering column controls ignition switch 3-1 lighting/turn signal control lever 3-3 hazard warning switch 3-4 windshield wiper and washer lever 3-4 tilt steering lock lever (if equipped) 3-5 cruise control (if equipped) 3-6 horn 3-7 23.

  • Page 24

    Steering column controls 60a23-03010 ignition switch to avoid possible injury, do not op- erate controls by reaching through the steering wheel. The ignition switch has the following four positions: lock this is the normal parking position. It is the only position in which the key can be removed. Ma...

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    Steering column controls if the shift lever can not be shifted out of park in the normal way, pushing the return plate © rearward with the key in the "on" or "acc" position will permit movement of the shift lever out of "p". (see "emergency shifting out of "p" (park)" of "using the transmission" in ...

  • Page 26

    Steering column controls 60a23 03020 lighting/turn signal control lever this control lever is located on the out- board side of the steering column. Ope- rate the lever as described below. Lighting operation to turn the lights on or off, twist the knob on the end of the lever. There are three positi...

  • Page 27

    Steering column controls 60a 23-03030 hazard warning switch turn signal operation with the ignition switch in the "on" posi- tion, move the lever up or down to ac- tivate the right or left turn signals. Normal turn signal move the lever all the way up to signal a right turn or all the way down to si...

  • Page 28

    Steering column controls windshield washer to spray windshield washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. The windshield wipers will automatically turn on at low speed if they are not already on and the "int" position is equipped. To prevent windshield icing in cold weather, turn on the defroster to h...

  • Page 29

    Steering column controls 60a23-03060 cruise control (if equipped) to help avoid loss of vehicle control, do not use the cruise control system when driving in heavy traffic, on slip- pery or winding roads, or on steep downgrades. The cruise control system allows you to maintain a steady speed without...

  • Page 30

    Steering column controls b) push the cruise control "off" button on the instrument panel. Cruise con- trol operation will be cancelled until you turn on the system by pushing the "cruise" button and reset a cruising speed using the "set coast" button. Cruise control operation will also be cancelled ...

  • Page 31: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel 60a23-040oo instrument panel warning and indicator lights 4-3 speedometer/odometer/tripmeter 4-6 tachometer 4-6 fuel gauge 4-7 temperature gauge 4-7 instrument light brightness control 4-7 rear window wiper/washer switch (if equipped) 4-8 rear window defroster switch (if equipped) 4...

  • Page 32

    Instrument panel instrument cluster ignition switch lighting switch/turn signal and dimmer switch windshield wiper and washer switch hazard warning switch other switches (if equipped) heater control panel radio (if equipped) cigarette lighter (if equipped) ashtray clock (if equipped) center ventilat...

  • Page 33

    Instrument panel 5 unieadio =- © ; fuel oni y = speedometer odometer trip meter trip meter reset knob fuel gauge temperature gauge warning and indicator lights speedometer odometer trip meter trip meter reset knob tachometer (if equipped) fuel gauge temperature gauge warning and indicator lights 4-2...

  • Page 34

    Instrument panel 60a23-04010 warning and indicator lights brake system warning light this light comes on briefly when the ig- nition switch is turned to the "on" posi- tion. The light also comes on under the following four conditions: 1) when the ig- nition switch is turned to the "start" position, ...

  • Page 35: Check

    Instrument panel a caution if you operate the engine with this light on, severe engine damage can result. Do not rely on the oil pressure light to indicate the need to add oil. Be sure to periodically check the engine oil level. Charging light this light comes on when the ignition switch is turned o...

  • Page 36

    Instrument panel continuing to drive the vehicle when the malfunction indicator lamp is on can cause permanent damage to the vehicle's emission control system, and can affect fuel economy and driveability. "power" indicator light (if equipped) when the ignition switch is turned to "on" with the powe...

  • Page 37

    Instrument panel 60a23-0w20 speedometer/odometer/ tripmeter (if equipped) 60a23-04030 tachometer (if equipped) daytime running light (d.R.L.) indicator light (for canada) with the d.R.L. System, the headlights light, but are dimmer than the low beam, when the following three conditions are all met. ...

  • Page 38

    Instrument panel 60a23-04040 fuel gauge 60a23-04050 temperature gauge 60a23-04060 instrument light brightness control this gauge gives an approximate indica- tion of the amount of gasoline in the fuel tank. "f" stands for full and "e" stands for empty. When the ignition switch is on, this gauge indi...

  • Page 39

    60a23-04070 rear window wiper/washer switch (if equipped) 60a23-04080 rear window defroster switch (if equipped) with the ignition switch in the "on" posi- tion, push the top switch to turn on the rear wiper. To turn the wiper off, push the switch again. To spray window washer fluid, hold in the bot...

  • Page 40

    Instrument panel 60a23-04100 clock (if equipped) your vehicle has either type 1 or type 2 rear ashtrays, as shown above. To remove a type 1 ashtray, simply pull it up. To remove a type 2 ashtray, push down on the tongue and pull the ashtray out of its holder. Make sure tobacco is fully extin- guishe...

  • Page 41

    Instrument panel 60a23-04130 heater system the heater system provides heating, defrosting, and ventilation. A. Windshield defroster b. Side defroster c. Side outlet d. Center outlet e. Floor outlet fresh air 41 4.10 recirculated air.

  • Page 42

    Instrument panel description of controls function lever (1) : this lever is used to select one of the functions described be- low. Ventilation 2: temperature- controlled air comes out of the center and side air outlets. Bi-level 3: temperature-con- trolled air comes out of the floor outlets and cool...

  • Page 43

    Instrument panel head cooled/feet warmed heating move the function lever to "bi-level", the air intake lever to "fresh air", the temperature control lever to the desired temperature position, and the fan lever to the desired fan speed position. Unless the temperature control lever is in the fully "c...

  • Page 44

    Instrument panel note if your vehicle has been left in the sun with the windows closed, it will cool faster if you open the windows briefly while you operate the air conditioner with the air intake lever at "fresh air" and the fan at high speed. Dehumidifying push in the a/c button, move the func- t...

  • Page 45

    Instrument panel 60a23-04170 am(/fm) radio with digital display (if equipped) display st indicator preset channel indicator display button time adjusting button power switch/volume control tone control balance control band (am/fm) select button (if equipped) up down manual tuning (also used as seek ...

  • Page 46

    Tone control turning this control clockwise emphasizes treble tones and turning it counterclock- wise emphasizes bass tones. Balance control turning this control clockwise emphasizes the volume of the right speaker and turn- ing it counterclockwise emphasizes the volume of the left speaker. How to p...

  • Page 47

    Other controls and equipment 60a2305ooo other controls and equipment parking brake lever 5-1 pedals 5-1 gearshift lever 5-2 transfer lever 5-3 free-wheeling hubs 5-3 fuel filler cap 5-5 folding seats 5-6 canvas top (if equipped) 5-8 sun visor 5-24 interior light switch 5-24 spot light (if equipped) ...

  • Page 48

    Other controls and equipment 60a23-05010 parking brake lever push to release pull to apply the parking brake lever is located be- tween the seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull the parking brake lever all the way up. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal d...

  • Page 49

    Other controls and equipment 60a23-05030 gearshift lever brake pedal your suzuki vehicle is equipped with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Depressing the brake pedal applies both sets of brakes. You may hear occasional brake squeal when you apply the brakes. This is a nor- mal condition cause...

  • Page 50

    Other controls and equipment 60a23-05040 transfer lever (if equipped) 60a23-05050 free-wheeung hubs (if equipped) 3 speed automatic transmission 4-speed automatic transmission over drive the transfer lever is used to change be- tween 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. For details on how to use the tra...

  • Page 51

    Other controls and equipment if you do not set both hubs to the "lock" position when you shift the transfer lever to a 4-wheel drive posi- tion (4l or 4h), the vehicle will not operate in 4-wheel drive. As a result, you may not have the traction you ex- pect on slippery surfaces and may lose control...

  • Page 52

    Other controls and equipment 60a23-05060 fuel filler cap 3) drive the vehicle 4 or 5 feet in the op- posite direction to the direction you were traveling before shifting to 2h. This will unlock the hubs. 4) begin driving in 2-wheel drive. When the automatic free-wheeling hubs are locked, you can alt...

  • Page 53

    Other controls and equipment 60a23-05070 folding seats if you need to replace the fuel cap, use a genuine suzuki cap or its equivalent. Use of an improper cap can result in a malfunction of the fuel system or emission control system. It may also result in fuel leakage in the event of an accident. Ga...

  • Page 54

    Other controls and equipment 2) pull up the lock knob on the top of each split seat or pull up both lock knobs on the top of a one-piece seat, and fold the seatback(s) forward. 3) pull up the lever on the rear inboard side of each split seat in the 2-door model or pull the center ring at the rear of...

  • Page 55

    Other controls and equipment • 60a23-05081 canvas top (if equipped) tuck type canvas top full-removal type canvas top exhaust gas rear window opened or removed folding sunroof opened side window glass slightly opened there are two types of canvas tops, the tuck type and the full-removal type. Both t...

  • Page 56

    Other controls and equipment the canvas top is provided only to offer some protection against undesirable weather conditions. It is not designed to hold occupants inside the vehicle, or to protect against the intrusion of foreign ob- jects in the event of an accident. Wear your seat belt at all time...

  • Page 57

    Other controls and equipment 2) push the radio antenna all the way in, then pull back the swing arm as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the canvas folds outward as shown. 3) fasten the strap as shown in the il- lustration to hold the folded canvas in position. 5-10 57.

  • Page 58

    Other controls and equipment 4) refasten the front latches. Make sure that you hear a "click" when you close each of the latches; the "click" in- dicates that the latch has looked into place. To close the folding sunroof, first unhook the front latches, then reverse the pro- cedure used to open the ...

  • Page 59

    Other controls and equipment long groove short groove -- right left — removing and installing the rear window (for tuck type top) the rear w i n d o w of your vehicle is removale. This allows you to access the cargo area or to replace the window if it becomes deteriorated. To remove the rear window:...

  • Page 60

    Other controls and equipment 3) the end of the zipper is pushed all the way in (as shown in the illustr- ation above) before zipping up the zipper. When installing the rear window, make sure that it is fully closed and both corner flaps are fastened, or exhaust gas can enter the vehicle. Removing an...

  • Page 61

    Other controls and equipment to install the side window, reverse the procedure used to remove it. Be sure to: 1) put t h e rear b o t t o m corner of t h e w i n d o w on the rear part of the ve- hicle body t e m p o r a r i l y to engage the zipper end, 2) push the end of the zipper all the way in,...

  • Page 62

    Other controls and equipment opening and closing the canvas top (for tuck type top) 1) remove the side windows of the canvas top. 2) open the rear window and hang down it inside the luggage com- partment. 3) unfasten the snap of the roof side tension straps. 4) unfasten the snaps that secure the can...

  • Page 63

    Other controls and equipment 6) pull back the swing arm, unfasten the five snaps that secure the can- vas to the swing arm and remove the canvas from the swing arm. Return the swing arm forward and hook it securely. 7) pull the tension straps located above the door frame out through the plastic ring...

  • Page 64

    Other controls and equipment note: the following two procedures 9) and 10) are optional. 9) detach the rear bottom corners of the canvas top by pulling the rear end of the bottom corner hook sideways and downward. 10) put the rear bottom corners of the canvas top into the luggage com- partment. 11) ...

  • Page 65

    Other controls and equipment 12) lower the folded canvas behind the rear seat back(s). Make sure that the rear seat belts around the shoulder anchor are clear from the folded canvas top. 13) fix the upper top bow with the strap on the left seat belt shoulder anchor bracket. To raise the canvas top r...

  • Page 66

    Other controls and equipment removing and installing the rear window (for full-removal type top) the rear widow of your vehicle is remov- able. This allows you to access the cargo area or to replace the window if it be- comes deteriorated. To remove the rear window: 1) unfasten the canvas flaps at t...

  • Page 67

    Other controls and equipment 3) unhook the side window frames at the front bottom corners by pushing out on the window frames from in- side the vehicle. Frame hook tension belt 4) unfasten the side w i n d o w canvas from the side w i n d o w frames as shown in the above illustration, then securely ...

  • Page 68

    Other controls and equipment 8) pull back the swing arm, unhook the five hooks that secure the canvas to the swing arm, and remove the can- vas from the swing arm. For easy removal, detach the two end hooks and both ends of the can- vas first, then detach the middle hooks a caution when reattaching ...

  • Page 69

    Other controls and equipment 11) unfasten the snaps that secure the top to the top bow, then completely remove the canvas top from the vehicle. 12) place the canvas t o p and the rear w i n d o w on a clean flat surface w i t h the inside facing up, fold, roll, and store them as shown in the illustr...

  • Page 70

    Other controls and equipment 13) remove the top bow support rods from the mounting holes. Be careful that the heads of the mounting lugs do not catch the edges of the moun- ting holes. Fold the support rods toward the top bow and fasten them securely to the top bow clamps. Snap strap rubber support ...

  • Page 71

    Other controls and equipment 60a23-05090 sun visor 60a 23-05100 interior light switch note: after installing the canvas top, make sure that the canvas extension is located outside the roof rail. After removing or installing the can- vas top, make sure that the following parts are secured in place. F...

  • Page 72

    Other controls and equipment 60a23-05110 spot light (if equipped) 60a23-05120 coat hook (if equipped) note: the number of doors involved in the light- ing operation of the interior light depends on the vehicle specification. If there is a switch (rubber projection) at the door opening as shown, the ...

  • Page 73

    Other controls and equipment 60a23-05130 assist grips (if equipped) 60a 2305140 engine hood assist grips are provided for passenger convenience. Do not hang items on the assist grips. They could obstruct the driver's view, resulting in an accident, or could be thrown about in an accident or abrupt m...

  • Page 74

    Other controls and equipment 60a 23-05150 frame hooks 60a2305160 tire changing tools frame hooks are provided at the front and rear of the vehicle. Do not use the frame hooks to tow another vehicle or to have your vehi- cle towed on the road or highway. The hooks are designed for use in emergency si...

  • Page 75: Operating Your Vehicle

    Operating your vehicle exhaust gas warning 6-1 daily inspection checklist 6-1 starting the engine 6-2 using the transmission 6-2 using the transfer lever 6-8 braking 6-9 break-in 6-10 catalytic converter 6-10 improving fuel economy 6-11 60a23-o6ooo operating your vehicle 75.

  • Page 76

    Operating your vehicle 60a23 06010 exhaust gas warning avoid breathing exhaust gases. Ex- haust gases contain carbon monox- ide, a potentially lethal gas that is colorless and odorless. Since carbon monoxide is difficult to detect by itself, be sure to take the following precautions to help prevent ...

  • Page 77

    Operating your vehicle 60a2306030 starting the engine 60a23-06040 using the transmission before starting the engine: 1) make s u r e t h e p a r k i n g brake is set fully. 2) manual transmission — shift into " n " (neutral) and depress the clutch pedal all the w a y to the floor. Hold it w h i l e ...

  • Page 78

    Operating your vehicle always depress the brake pedal before shifting from "p" (park) or " n " (neutral) to a forward or reverse gear, to help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when you shift. For all normal driving, shift the gearshift lever into " d " (drive). Use the other gear- shift ...

  • Page 79

    Operating your vehicle overdrive off switch power mode selector switch 4-speed automatic transmission the transmission is a 4-speed (3-speed plus overdrive) automatic transmission. By operating the overdrive off switch, the transmission can be converted to a 3-speed automatic transmission that will ...

  • Page 80

    Operating your vehicle always depress the brake pedal before changing from "p" (park) or " n " (neutral) to a forward or reverse gear, to help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when you change. For all normal driving, make sure that the "o/d off" and "power" indicator lights are off, then...

  • Page 81

    Operating your vehicle emergency shifting out of "p" (park) vehicles with an automatic transmission have an electrically operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle's battery is dis- charged, or there is some other electrical failure, the automatic transmission can- not be shifted out of park in the ...

  • Page 82

    Operating your vehicle 2-wheel drive model and transfer gear in "2h" or "4h" position upshifting 1 - 2 2 - 3 3 - 4 4 - 5 during acceleration mph (km/h) 15(24) *26 (42) **25 (40) *35 (56) **40 (64) 45 (72) during cruise mph (km/h) 20 (32) - 26 (42) 30 (48) - 35 (56) 39 (63) - 45 (72) *: for non-calif...

  • Page 83

    Operating your vehicle 60a23-06050 using the transfer lever (if equipped) description of transfer lever positions 2h (2-wheel drive high range) in this position, engine power is supplied to the rear axle only. Use this position for normal driving on dry, hard surfaces. 4h (4-wheel drive high range) ...

  • Page 84

    Operating your vehicle 60a23-06060 braking (cntinued) tween "2h" and "4h" while driv- ing unless the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and the hubs are in the "lock" position. * if your vehicle has automatic free- wheeling hubs, be sure to stop the vehicle completely when shifting the ...

  • Page 85

    Operating your vehicle 60a23-06070 break-in 60a23-06080 catalytic converter a caution the future performance and reliabili- ty of the engine depends on the care and restraint exercised during its ear- ly life. It is especially important to observe the following precautions during the initial 600 mil...

  • Page 86

    Operating your vehicle 60a23-06090 improving fuel economy be careful where you park and drive; the catalytic converter and other ex- haust components can get very hot. As with any vehicle, do not park or operate this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come i...

  • Page 87: Driving Tips

    Driving tips 60a23-07000 driving tips important vehicle characteristics to know 7-1 on-pavement driving 7-2 off-road driving 7-3 60a23-08000 vehicle loading and towing vehicle loading 8-1 trailer towing 8-2 towing your vehicle (recreational towing) 8-7 87.

  • Page 88

    Driving tips wear your seat belts at all times. The driver and all passengers should be properly restrained at all times, using the seatbelts provid- ed. Refer to the "seatbelts and child restraint systems" section for instructions on proper use of the seat belts. Never drive while under the in- flu...

  • Page 89

    Driving tips 60a23-07020 on-pavement driving * narrower body width and track your vehicle is narrower than the average passenger car so that it can pass through tight spaces. Without the essential characteristics described above: higher ground clearance, shorter wheelbase, and narrower body width an...

  • Page 90

    Driving tips 60a23-07030 off-road driving your vehicle has specific design charac- teristics for off-road driving. When you leave the pavement, you will encounter driving surfaces of all kinds which may change continually as you drive. In most cases, off-road driving requires the use of 4-wheel driv...

  • Page 91

    Driving tips do not allow anyone to stand near the vehicle when you are rocking it, and do not spin the wheels faster than an indicated 25 mph (40 km/h) on the speedometer. Personal injury and/or vehicle damage may result from spinning the wheels too fast. Caution do not continue rocking the vehicle...

  • Page 92

    Vehicle loading and towing 60a23-08010 vehicle loading your vehicle was designed for specific weight capacities. The weight capacities of your vehicle are indicated by the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and the gross axle weight rating (gawr, front and rear). The gvwr and gawr (front and rear) a...

  • Page 93

    Vehicle loading and towing 60a23-08020 trailer towing you can use your suzuki to tow a light trailer (class 1), but you should always observe the requirements and recommen- dations in this section. If you intend to tow a trailer, it is essential to select a trailer and trailer towing equipment which...

  • Page 94

    Vehicle loading and towing tires when towing a trailer, it is very impor- tant for your vehicle and trailer to have properly inflated tires. Your vehi- cle's tires should be inflated to the laden pressures listed on your vehicles tire inflation pressure label. Inflate trailer tires according to the ...

  • Page 95

    Vehicle loading and towing note: you can usually get tongue weight to be about 10% of gross trailer weight by plac- ing about 60% of the total cargo weight in the front half of the trailer. You should measure gross trailer weight and tongue weight before towing, however, to make sure that your load ...

  • Page 96

    Vehicle loading and towing additional trailer towing warnings never overload your trailer or your vehicle. Gross trailer weight must never exceed 1,000 pounds (450 kg) for 2-door models or 1,500 pounds (680 kg) for 4-door models. Gross combined weight must never exceed 4,200 pounds (1,905 kg) for 2-...

  • Page 97

    Vehicle loading and towing (continued) * avoid "riding" the brakes. "rid- ing" the brakes could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced braking efficiency. Use engine braking as much as pos- sible. * because of the added trailer weight, your engine may overheat on hot days when going up l...

  • Page 98

    Vehicle loading and towing 60a23-08031 towing your vehicle (recreational towing) your vehicle may be towed behind another vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided you use the proper towing method specified for your vehicle. The towing method you must use depends on the specifications of your vehicle:...

  • Page 99

    Vehicle loading and towing towing method a four wheels on the ground a : 4wd vehicles with manual transmission and manual free-wheeling hubs 1) turn the ignition key to the "acc" posi- tion to unlock the steering wheel. 2) release the parking brake. 3) shift into 2nd gear. 4) shift the transfer leve...

  • Page 100

    Vehicle loading and towing towing method b four wheels on the ground b : 4wd vehicles with automatic transmission and manual free-wheeling hubs 1) turn the ignition key to the "acc" posi- tion to unlock the steering wheel. 2) release the parking brake. 3) shift into "p" (park). 4) shift the transfer...

  • Page 101

    Vehicle loading and towing towing method front wheels on the ground and rear wheels on a dolly. 8-10 c : 4wd vehicles withmanual free-wheeling hubs 1) secure the rear wheels on a towing dolly according to the instructions pro- vided by the dolly manufacturer. 2) set the manual free-wheeling hubs to ...

  • Page 102

    Vehicle loading and towing towing method front wheels on the ground and rear wheels on a dolly. D : 4wd vehicles with automatic free-wheeling hubs 1) release the automatic free-wheeling hubs. (refer to "free-wheeling hubs" section) 2) secure the rear wheels on a towing dolly according to the instruc...

  • Page 103

    Vehicle loading and towing towing method e front wheels on the ground and rear wheels on a dolly. E : 2wd vehicles 1) secure the rear wheels on a towing dolly according to the instructions pro- vided by the dolly manufacturer. 2) turn the ignition key to the "acc" position to unlock the steering whe...

  • Page 104: Inspection And Maintenance

    Inspection and maintenance 6oa23-o9ooo inspection and maintenance maintenance schedule 9-1 periodic maintenance schedule 9-2 maintenance recommended under severe driving conditions 9-5 fan belt 9-7 engine oil and filter 9-7 gear oil 9-10 automatic transmission fluid 9-13 engine coolant 9-14 windshie...

  • Page 105

    Inspection and maintenance you should take extreme care when working on your vehicle to prevent accidental injury. Here are a few pre- cautions that you should be especial- ly careful to observe: * do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas. * when the engine is running, keep...

  • Page 106

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09021 periodic maintenance schedule (for all models) r: replae or change i: inspect and correct or replace if necessary l: lubricate chassis and body 1. * 2 . * 3 . 4. 5. 6. 7. * 8 . • 9 *10. •11. *12. 13. *14. 15. *16. 17. Clutch (for manual transmission) free play ...

  • Page 107

    Inspection and maintenance r: replace or change l: lubricate (for non-california emission specification vehicles) i: inspect and correct or replace if necessary note: california emission specification vehicles are can be identified by checking the emission california emission specification vehicle. ...

  • Page 108

    Sold in california and in states which have adopted california emission standards. California emission specification vehicles compliance label under the hood. If the label indicated that the vehicle conforms to california regulations, the vehicle is a inspection and maintenance (for california emiss...

  • Page 109

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09030 maintenance recommended under severe driving conditions if the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is recommended that applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval s...

  • Page 110

    Inspection and maintenance at severe condition code a —c——— a b c — — — a —c——— ——c——— ——c——— ——cd—— maintenance manual transmission oil automatic transmission (a/t) fluid transfer and differential oil bolts and nuts on chassis steering wheel free play, gear box oil and linkage fan (water pump) driv...

  • Page 111

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09040 fan belt 60a23-09050 engine oil and filter when the engine is running, keep hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. Away from the moving fan and fan belt. Make sure the fan belt tension is correct. If the belt is too loose, insufficient bat- tery charging, engine ov...

  • Page 112

    Inspection and maintenance oil level check it is important to keep the engine oil at the correct level for proper lubrication of your vehicle's engine. Check the oil level with the vehicle on a level surface. The oil level indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle is on a slope. The oil level shou...

  • Page 113

    Inspection and maintenance changing engine oil and filter drain the engine oil while the engine is still warm. 1) remove the oil filler cap. 2) place a drain pan under the drain plug. 3) using a wrench, remove the drain plug and drain out the engine oil. The engine oil temperature may be high enough...

  • Page 114

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09060 gear oil 5) tighten the filter 3/4 turn from the point of contact with the mounting surface (or to 8.5-11.5 ib-ft [1.2-1.6 kg-m]) using an oil filter wrench. A caution to prevent oil leakage, make sure that the oil filter is tight, but do not over- tighten it. ...

  • Page 115

    Inspection and maintenance transmission *transfer case differential *front rear api grade gl-4 gl-4 gl-5 (hypoid gear oil) gl-5 (hypoid gear oil) capacity 3.2 pt (1.5 liter) 3.6 pt (1.7 liter) 2.1 pt (1.0 liter) 4.6 pt (2.2 liter) 5* : (if equipped) specified gear oil when replacing gear oil, use th...

  • Page 116

    Inspection and maintenance gear oil level check the manual transmission, transfer gears and differentials (front and rear) are lubri- cated with gear oil. To check the gear oil level in any of the above locations, use the following procedure: 1) park the vehicle on a level surface with the parking b...

  • Page 117

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09070 automatic transmission fluid specified fluid use an automatic transmission fluid equivalent to dexron®-iii fluid level check check the automatic transmission fluid level at each engine oil change. Driving with too much or too little fluid can damage the transmi...

  • Page 118

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09080 engine coolant 5) add just enough specified fluid to fill the transmission to the proper level. It takes only 0.35 liters (0.62 imp pt) for 3-speed automatic transmission or 0.3 liters (0.53 imp pt) for 4-speed auto- matic transmission to raise the level from "...

  • Page 119

    Inspection and maintenance example a caution (continued) * when putting the cap on the reserve tank, line up the arrow on the cap and the arrow on the tank, or coolant can leak out. Engine coolant replacement 1) when the engine is cool, remove the radiator cap by turning it slowly to the left until ...

  • Page 120

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09090 windshield washer fluid 60a2309100 air cleaner 4) reinstall the reservoir and fill it with engine coolant to the "full" line. 5) tighten the drain plug on the radiator, fill the radiator with engine coolant and install the radiator cap. 6) after filling, let th...

  • Page 121

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09110 spark plugs a caution the air cleaner element should be replaced every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). More frequent replacement is necessary when you drive under dust- y conditions. Correct wrong you should inspect spark plugs periodical- ly for carbon deposits. Whe...

  • Page 122

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09120 brakes caution when replacing spark plugs, you should use the brand and type spec- ified for your vehicle. For the specified plugs, refer to the "specifica- tions" section at the end of this book. If you wish to use a brand of spark plug other than the specifie...

  • Page 123

    Inspection and maintenance (continued) * brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces. Use caution when refilling the reservoir. * do not use any fluid other than dot-3 brake fluid. Do not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has been stored in old or open con- tainers. It is essential th...

  • Page 124

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09130 steering wheel parking brake lever check the parking brake for proper adjust- ment by counting the number of clicks made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull up on the parking brake lever to the point of full engagement. The parking brake lever should stop b...

  • Page 125

    Inspection and maintenance if the level is lower than the "min" line, add an automatic transmission fluid equivalent to dexron®-iii. Do not overfill. Power steering belt the tension of the belt should be such that there is a deflection of 6-9 mm (0.24-0.35 in) when you press your thumb midway betwee...

  • Page 126

    Inspection and maintenance air pressures should be checked when the tires are cold or you may get inaccurate readings. Check the inflation pressure from time to time while inflating the tire gradually, until the specified pres- sure is obtained. Never underinflate or overinflate the tires. Underinfl...

  • Page 127

    Inspection and maintenance replacing the wheels and tires e- quipped on your vehicle with certain com- binations of aftermarket wheels and tires can significantly change the steering and handling characteristics of your vehicle. Therefore, use only those wheel and tire combinations approved by suzuk...

  • Page 128

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09160 battery 6) lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts (to 58.0-79.5 ib-ft [8.0-11.0 kg-m]) in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as shown in the illustration. Snow tires sidekick models are equipped with all- season tires which are designed for use in summer and...

  • Page 129

    Inspection and maintenance 60a23-09170 fuses your vehicle has three types of fuses, as described below: main fuse - the main fuse takes cur- rent directly from the battery. If your vehicle has an air conditioner, its main fuse is a fusible link located at the bat- tery positive terminal. Primary fus...

  • Page 130

    Inspection and maintenance always be sure to replace a b l o w n fuse w i t h a fuse of t h e correct a m p e r a g e . Never use a substitute such as a l u m i n u m foil or w i r e to replace a blown fuse. If you replace a fuse and t h e n e w one blows in a short period of time, you may have a ma...

  • Page 131

    Inspection and maintenance interior light press the lens at the positions indicated by the arrows and remove it. The bulb can be removed by simply pulling it out. When replacing the bulb, make sure that the contact springs are holding the bulb securely. Spot light (if equipped) remove the spot light...

  • Page 132

    Inspection and maintenance front clearance/turn signal light, tail/stop/back-up combination light, side marker light, license plate light two types (small oval and round) of bulb are used for these lights. To remove and install a small oval bulb, simply pull out or push in the bulb. To remove a roun...

  • Page 133

    Inspection and maintenance outboard side door side marker light (except for rear light of 2-door hard top model) to remove the light housing, pull out the outboard end (vehicle front or rear end) of the housing while pushing the hous- ing toward the side door. To install the housing, push in its out...

  • Page 134

    Inspection and maintenance 60a25-09190 wiper blades high-mount stop light (for hard top model) remove the two side pins and remove the cover. License plate light undo the two screws holding the light housing and remove the housing. If the wiper blades become brittle or damaged, or make streaks when ...

  • Page 135

    Inspection and maintenance 4. If the new blade is provided without the two metal retainers, move them from the old blade to the new one. 5. Install the new blade in the reverse order of removal, with the locked end positioned toward the wiper arm. Make sure the blade is properly retain- ed by all th...

  • Page 136: Emergency Service

    Emergency servise 60a23-10000 emergency service jacking instructions 10-1 jump starting instructions 10-2 towing a disabled vehicle 10-3 emergency remedies 10-3 60a23 11000 appearance care corrosion prevention , vehicle cleaning , 11-1 11-2 137 10 11.

  • Page 137

    Emergency service 60a23-10010 jacking instructions 1) place the vehicle on level, hard ground. 2) set the parking brake firmly and shift into "p" (park) if your vehicle has an automatic transmission, or shift into "r" (reverse) if your vehicle has a manual transmission. Block the front and rear of t...

  • Page 138

    Emergency servise 60a23-10020 jump starting instructions never attempt to jump start your vehicle if the battery appears to be frozen. Batteries in this condition may explode or rupture if jump starting is attempted. When making jumper cable con- nections, be certain that your hands and the jumper c...

  • Page 139

    Emergency service 60a 23-10031 towing a disabled vehicle 60a23-10040 emergency remedies never connect the jumper cable direc- tly to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery, or an explo- sion may occur. 4) if the booster battery you are using is installed on another vehicle, start the en...

  • Page 140: Don'T

    Emergency servise if the engine overheats the engine could overheat temporarily under severe driving conditions. If the engine coolant temperature gauge in- dicates overheating during driving: 1) turn off the air conditioner, if equipped. 2) take the vehicle to a safe place and park. 3) let the engi...

  • Page 141

    Appearance care 60a23-11010 corrosion prevention it is important to take good care of your vehicle to protect it from corrosion. Listed below are instructions for how to maintain your vehicle to prevent corro- sion. Please read and follow these instruc- tions carefully. Important information about c...

  • Page 142

    Appearance care 60a23-11020 vehicle cleaning have gone through to the bare metal, have a qualified body shop make the repair. Keep passenger and cargo compart- ments clean moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate under the floor mats and may cause cor- rosion. Occasionally, check under these mats to ens...

  • Page 143

    Appearance care seat belts clean seat belts with a mild soap and water. Do not use bleach or dye on the belts. They may weaken the fabric in the belts. Vinyl floor mats ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl with water or mild soap. Use a brush to help loosen dirt. After dirt is loosened, rinse the...

  • Page 144

    Appearance care 4) once the dirt has been completely removed, rinse off the detergent with running water. 5) after rinsing, wipe off the vehicle body with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. 6) if your vehicle has a canvas top, special care should be taken to clean and preserve ...

  • Page 145: General Information

    General information 60a23-12000 general information identification numbers 12-1 safety certification label 12-2 emission compliance label 12-2 warranties 12-2 reporting safety defects 12-3 147.

  • Page 146

    General information 60a23-12010 identification numbers vehicle identification number the vehicle identification number (vin) may be found in the two locations shown in the above illustrations. This number is used to register the vehicle. It is also used to assist your dealer when ordering parts or r...

  • Page 147

    General information 60a23-12020 safety certification label 60a23-12030 emission compliance label (for u.S.A) this label contains important safety- related information about your vehicle. The label is located below the driver's side door latch striker. The epa emission compliance label is located und...

  • Page 148

    General information 60a23-12050 reporting safety defects if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying american suzuki motor cor...

  • Page 149

    Fuses and protected circuits 60a23-13000 fuses and protected circuits fuses and fusible links name main fuse head-r head-l tail/dome stop/horn hazard door lock cigar radio i.G. Coil/meter turn/back wiper/washer rear defg heater color/size (amps) yellow (60) red (50) green (40) pink (30) blue (15) bl...

  • Page 150

    Fuses and protected circuits fuses and fusible links name rwal fl air cond. Main fuse *air cond. Color/size (amps) yellow (20) blue (15) tan 0.3 mm2 fusible link yellow (20) protected circuit rear wheel anti-lock brake system electronic fuel injection system air conditioning. Air conditioning. Note:...

  • Page 151: Specifications

    Specifications 60a23-14000 specifications note: specifications are subject to change without notice. Item dimensions overall length overall width overall height wheel base tread, front rear ground clearance weight curb weight (4wd, a/t, 4-passenger) u.S.A. (with a/c, p/s) gross axle weight rating gr...

  • Page 152

    Specifications item engine type number of cylinders bore stroke piston displacement compression ratio electrical ignition timing standard spark plug battery fuses headlight turn signal light side marker light clearance light tail/brake light licence plate light back-up light interior light meter pil...

  • Page 153

    Specifications item wheel tire size, front and rear tire pressure, steering toe-in camber angle caster angle capacities coolant fuel tank engine oil transmission oil differential gear oil transfer gear box oil front rear front: rear: all models p205/75r15 4wd, p195/75r15 2wd 160 kpa (1.60 kg/cm 2 , ...

  • Page 154: Index

    Index index a accelerator pedal 5-2 adjusting seat position 2-7 adjusting seatbacks 2-8 air cleaner 9-16 air conditioning system 4-12 ashtray 4-8 assist grips 5-26 automatic free-wheeling hubs 5-4 automatic transmission fluid 9-13 b battery 9-24 brake pedal 5-2 brake system warning light 4-3 brakes ...

  • Page 155

    Index g gear oil 9-10 gearshift lever 5-2 glove box 4-9 h hazard warning switch 3-4 head restraints 2-9 heater system 4-10 high beam indicator light 4-5 high-mount stop light 9-30 horn 3-7 i identification numbers 12-1 ignition key reminder 2-1 ignition switch 3-1 important vehicle characteristics t...

  • Page 156

    Index power steering 9-20 p power window controls 2-4 r radio 4-18 rear door lock 2-3 rear side window 2-5 rear wheel anti-lock brake system 6-9 rear window defroster switch 4-8 rear window wiper/washer switch 4-8 reporting safety defects 12-3 s safety certification label 12-2 seat adjustment 2-7 se...

  • Page 157

    Index wiper blades 9-30 3-speed automatic transmission 6-2 4-speed automatic transmission 6-4 "4wd" indicator light 4-5 15-4 160

  • Page 158

    Prepared by suzuki motor corporation automobile department overseas service division june, 1994 part no. 99011-60a26-03e printed in japan tp160

  • Page 159: Suzuki Motor Corporation

    50g 20-14000 service station information fuel recommendation: see page 1-1 engine oil recommendation: api (american petroleum institute) sg or sh, or sh/ilsac gf-1 for further details, see "engine oil and filter" in the "inspection and maintenance" section. Brake and clutch fluid: dot3 automatic tra...

  • Page 160

    Well, this is my contribution to all the vitara owners... Scanned and ocr'd with abby finereeader 7.0 pro by jimmyz, thassos, greece... 2005-02-08.