Suzuki XL7 User Manual

Part No. 99011-78J00-03ESeptember, 2006OWNER’S MANUAL99011-78J00-03EXL7Printed in U.S.A.See page 5-2Keep With Vehicle At All Times.Contains Important

0-378J00-03EVehicle SymbolsYour vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along wit

3-18INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EIf the word ON or the on symbol is lit on thepassenger airbag status indicator, it meansthat the right front passenger’s

3-19INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EBattery Warning Light812700Your vehicle has a battery warning light.If this light comes on while you are driving,be sure

3-20INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EAnti-Lock Brake System Warning Light807057With the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),the light will come on when your engine i

3-21INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EThis light will also come on when startingyour vehicle. If it does not, have your vehi-cle serviced.Engine Coolant Temper

3-22INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EThis light should come on, as a check toshow you it is working, when the ignition ison and the engine is not running. If

3-23INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Eacceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.(These conditions may go away once theengine is warmed up.) This will bedetect

3-24INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EChange Engine Oil Light806876If this light comes on and stays on for 30seconds, it means that service is requiredfor your

3-25INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EHighbeam On Light808597This light comes on when the high-beamheadlamps are in use.Refer to “Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger

3-26INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EService Vehicle Soon Light1254434This light will come on if a condition existsthat may require the vehicle to be taken in

3-27INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EDriver Information Center (DIC)Your vehicle has a Driver Information Cen-ter (DIC).All messages will appear in the DIC di

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3-28INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ETrip/Fuel Menu Items Trip/Fuel (1):Press this button to scroll through the fol-lowing displays:ODOMETERPress the trip/fue

3-29INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EVehicle Information Menu Items Vehicle Information (2):Press this button to scroll through the fol-lowing displays:OIL LI

3-30INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ERELEARN REMOTE KEYThis display allows you to match theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter toyour vehicle. To match a R

3-31INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Eenabled. If the passenger’s safety belt isalready buckled, this message and chimewill not come on.BUCKLE SEATBELTThis mes

3-32INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EENGINE OVERHEATD (Overheated)STOP ENGINENOTE:If you drive your vehicle while the engine isoverheating, severe engine dama

3-33INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EREMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVEThis message displays while you arematching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter to your veh

3-34INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Estays on, there may be a problem with theTPM. See your dealer.SERVICE TRACTION CONTROLThis message displays when the Trac

3-35INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E• The TCS is turned off by pressing thetraction control button. Refer to “TractionControl System (TCS)” in “Your Driving,

3-36INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E• NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.Choose one of the available settings

3-37INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Epress the lock button on the RKE trans-mitter, and the horn will sound when thelock button is pressed again within fivese

SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS178J00-03ESEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMSFront Seats ...

3-38INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EChoose one of the available settings andpress the set/reset button while it is dis-played on the DIC to select it.APPROAC

3-39INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E• DO NOT RESTORE: The personalization features will not beset to their factory default settings.Choose one of the availab

3-40INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EYour vehicle has a feature called RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). With RAP, theaudio system can be played even after theig

3-41INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ERadio with CD (Base)1546915Playing the Radio (Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the system on andoff.Turn this knob c

3-42INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EAdjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance or fade, press thisbutton or the tune

3-43INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Earrow is held or pressed multiple times, theplayer continues moving backward or for-ward through the CD. REV (Reverse):Pr

3-44INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Enected, press the radio CD/AUX button tobegin playing audio from the device overthe vehicle speakers. (Power/Volume):Turn

3-45INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E2) Press the MENU button to display theradio setup menu.3) Press the pushbutton under the AUTOVOLUM label on the radio di

3-46INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ESetting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble)BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble):To adjust bass, midrange, or treble, pre

3-47INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ERemoved categories can be restored bypressing the pushbutton under the Addlabel when a removed category is dis-played or

1-1SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EFront SeatsManual Seats808318Lift the bar located under the front of theseat to unlock it. Slide the seat to wh

3-48INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E SEEK :Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the startof the current track, if more than ten sec-onds have played. Press t

3-49INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ETo use a portable audio player, connect a3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s frontauxiliary input jack. When a device

3-50INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EPlaying the Radio (Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the system on andoff.Turn this knob clockwise or counterclock-wi

3-51INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E4) Repeat the steps for each pushbuttonradio station you want stored as a favor-ite.The number of favorites pages can bes

3-52INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EFinding a Category (CAT) StationCAT (Category):The CAT button is used to find XMTM sta-tions when the radio is in the XMT

3-53INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Eof recording, the quality of the music thathas been recorded, and the way the CD-Rhas been handled. There can be anincrea

3-54INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EBAND:Press this button to listen to the radio whena CD or DVD is playing. The CD or DVDremains inside the radio for futur

3-55INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EUsing the DVD PlayerThe DVD player is controlled by the but-tons on the remote control or by the but-tons on the radio fa

3-56INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD or DVD. If aCD or DVD is ejected, but not removed, theplayer automatically pull

3-57INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EThere is not any type of notification for thecustomer to see through the radio display,but VSM has a text field that show

1-2SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EManual Lumbar1211985If your vehicle has this feature, the knob islocated on the front of the driver seat lowerc

3-58INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ETo listen to a device through the rear auxil-iary input over the speakers, cycle theDVD/CD Aux button on the radio facepl

3-59INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EYou can change playlists by using the pre-vious and next folder buttons, the tunerknob, or the seek buttons. You can also

3-60INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EIf playing a CD-R, the sound quality maybe reduced due to CD-R quality, themethod of recording, the quality of themusic t

3-61INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Edepending on the number of MP3 filesrecorded to the CD-R. The radio maybegin playing while it is scanning the discin the

3-62INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Elength of the file, folder, or playlist name.Long names also take up more space onthe display, potentially getting cut of

3-63INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EAs each new track starts to play, the tracknumber and song title displays.The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch(8 cm)

3-64INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Ebutton to resume playing the file. Theelapsed time of the file displays.RDM (Random):With the random setting, MP3 files o

3-65INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EXM Radio MessagesRadio Display Message Condition Action RequiredXL (Explicit Language Channels)XL on the radio display, a

3-66INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ERadio Display Message Condition Action RequiredCAT Not Found No channel available for the chosen categoryThere are no cha

3-67INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ENavigation/Radio SystemYour vehicle may have a navigation radiosystem.The navigation radio system has built-infeatures in

1-3SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EDriver’s seat with manual recline andmanual height adjuster shown1618868To adjust the seatback on the driver’s

3-68INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EPush the power button to turn on the head-phones. An indicator light located on theheadphones will illuminate. If the lig

3-69INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EPower for auxiliary devices is not suppliedby the radio system.To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE sys-tem, connect an

3-70INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ERemote ControlTo use the remote control, aim it at thetransmitter window at the rear of the RSEoverhead console and press

3-71INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Etinue playing in a slow play mode. Youmay also, depending on the radio, performreverse slow play by pressing the pausebut

3-72INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EProblem Recommended ActionNo power. The ignition might not be turned on or in accessory.The picture does not fill the scr

3-73INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EDVD Display Error MessagesThe DVD display error message dependson which radio you have. The video screenmay display one o

3-74INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E (Seek):Press the seek arrow to go to the nextradio station while in AM, FM, or XM (ifequipped). Press this button to go

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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE478J00-03EDRIVING YOUR VEHICLEYour Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ... 4-1Towing ...

4-1DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03EYour Driving, the Road, and Your VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give aboutdriving is: Drive defens

1-4SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EDo not have a seatback reclined if yourvehicle is moving. Head Restraints805677Adjust the head restraint so tha

4-2DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Emany might think. Although it depends oneach person and situation, here is somegeneral information on the problem.The

4-3DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03EThere is something else about drinkingand driving that many people do not know.Medical research shows that alcohol in

4-4DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03EAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-tem (ABS), an advanced electronic brakingsystem t

4-5DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03EBraking in EmergenciesWith ABS, you can steer and brake at thesame time. In many emergencies, steeringcan help you mor

4-6DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03EAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) SystemIf your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD),the AWD system operates automaticallywithout any

4-7DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Efavorable conditions you will want to goslower.If you need to reduce your speed as youapproach a curve, do it before y

4-8DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Einto the right lane again. A simple maneu-ver?Not necessarily! Passing another vehicleon a two-lane highway is a poten

4-9DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Eacceleration skid, too much throttle causesthe driving wheels to spin.A cornering skid is best handled by easingyour f

4-10DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Ebuild up a film caused by dust. Dirty glassmakes lights dazzle and flash more thanclean glass would, making the pupil

4-11DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03EDriving Through Deep Standing WaterDriving Through Flowing WaterSome Other Rainy Weather Tips• Turn on your low-beam

1-5SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EPassenger Folding SeatbackThe front passenger’s seatback may foldflat.To fold the seatback, do the following:1)

4-12DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03EThe most important advice on freewaydriving is: Keep up with traffic and keep tothe right. Drive at the same speed mo

4-13DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Edoes, your vehicle can leave the road inless than a second, and you could crashand be injured.What can you do about h

4-14DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Eof the road. Drive at speeds that let youstay in your own lane.• As you go over the top of a hill, be alert.There cou

4-15DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Evehicle has a traction system, you will wantto slow down and adjust your driving to theroad conditions. Under certain

4-16DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Eable from the cold. But do it as little as pos-sible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.To help keep warm, you can

4-17DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03ETire and Loading Information LabelLabel Example 1556694A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Infor-mation label is atta

4-18DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03EExample 11273153Example 21273154Example 31273155Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loadinginformation label for specifi

4-19DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03ECertification Label52D059A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label isfound on the rear edge of the driver’s door.Th

4-20DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03ETowingTowing Your VehicleConsult your dealer or a professional tow-ing service if you need to have your dis-abled veh

4-21DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Ethe ground. It can be towed with car carrierequipment.Level ControlYour vehicle may have this feature. Thisself-adjus

1-6SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03ETo raise the seatback, do the following:1) Lift the recliner lever, located on theoutboard side of the seat, up

4-22DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03EThree important considerations have to dowith weight:• Weight of the trailer• Weight of the trailer tongue• Weight on

4-23DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03E• Will you have to make any holes in thebody of your vehicle when you install atrailer hitch? If you do, remember to

4-24DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03Eyour rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel ofhandling and braking with the addedweight of the trailer. And always keep

4-25DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE78J00-03E4) Reapply the regular brakes. Then applyyour parking brake, and then shift toPARK (P).5) Release the regular brakes.

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE578J00-03ESERVICE AND APPEARANCE CAREService ...

5-1SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best andwants you to be happy with it. We hopeyou will go to your dealer

5-2SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EFuelUse of the recommended fuel is an impor-tant part of the proper maintenance of yourvehicle. To help keep th

5-3SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03ESome gasolines that are not reformulatedfor low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methy

5-4SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EBe careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off oroverfill the tank and wait a few secondsafter you have finished

5-5SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EChecking Things Under the HoodHood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:16179491) Pull the handle with thi

1-7SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E5) Push and pull on the seatback to makesure it is locked.To recline the seatback, do the following:1) Lift and

5-6SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EEngine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood, here is what you will see:1708418A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filte

5-7SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EEngine OilChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check your engine oilevery time you get fuel. In order to get

5-8SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EWhat Kind of Engine Oil to UseRecommended SAE viscosity grade engine oils1506679Look for two things:• GM6094M Y

5-9SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03Esystem to work properly, you must resetthe system every time the oil is changed.When the system has calculated

5-10SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03ETo inspect or replace the engine aircleaner/filter, do the following:1) Turn off the engine.17335702) Disconne

5-11SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EFluids and Lubricants” in “MaintenanceSchedule” in the “Maintenance Schedule”section.Engine CoolantThe cooling

5-12SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EIf you have to add coolant more than fourtimes a year, have your dealer check yourcooling system.Checking Cool

5-13SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EIf No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineIf you get an engine overheat warning, butsee or hear no steam, the probl

5-14SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EC. Pressure CapIf the coolant inside the coolant recoverytank is boiling, do not do anything else untilit cool

5-15SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EWhen the coolant level in the coolantrecovery tank is at the cold fill line, start thevehicle.If the overheat

78J00-03EPrepared bySeptember, 2006Part No. 99011-78J00-03EPrinted in U.S.A.TP270

1-8SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EThird Row SeatIf the vehicle has a third row seat, the seat-back(s) can be folded.Folding the Seatback(s)To fol

5-16SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03E6) Reinstall the coolant recovery tank capand the pressure cap.7) If the coolant in the recovery tank isconsta

5-17SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EBrakesBrake Fluid809919Your brake master cylinder reservoir isfilled with DOT-3 brake fluid. Refer to“Engine C

5-18SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EBrake WearYour vehicle has front and rear discbrakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indica-tors that make

5-19SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EFor battery replacement, see your dealeror the service manual.Vehicle StorageIf you are not going to drive you

5-20SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03E3) Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.Unplug unnecessary accessoriesplugged into the cigarette lighter or

5-21SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EDo not connect positive (+) to negative(–), or you will get a short that woulddamage the battery and maybe oth

5-22SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03ETo disconnect the jumper cables from bothvehicles, do the following:1) Disconnect the black negative (–) cable

5-23SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EHow to Check LubricantAWD Differential Case1716440A. Fill PlugB. Drain PlugTo get an accurate reading, the veh

5-24SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03E18022972) Remove the taillamp screw covers.3) Remove the taillamp screws.4) Pull the taillamp assembly towards

5-25SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EWindshield Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear or cracking. Refer to“Sc

1-9SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03ESafety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how touse safety belts properl

5-26SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03ETiresYour new vehicle comes with high-qualitytires made by a leading tire manufacturer.If you ever have questi

5-27SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03Egrade tires based on three perfor-mance factors: treadwear, traction,and temperature resistance. For moreinfor

5-28SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EC. Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates thetire height-to-width measurements.For example, if the ti

5-29SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EDriving, the Road, and Your Vehicle” in the“Driving Your Vehicle” section.Intended Outboard Sidewall:The side

5-30SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EVehicle Maximum Load on the Tire:Load on an individual tire due to curbweight, accessory weight, occupantweigh

5-31SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EIf you overfill the tire, release air by push-ing on the metal stem in the center of thetire valve. Re-check t

5-32SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03Eallow the TPMS to continue to functionproperly.When a low tire pressure condition isdetected, the TPMS will il

5-33SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EThe TPMS system is ready for the sen-sor matching process to begin.5) Start with the driver side front tire.6)

5-34SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EReset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.Refer to “TPMS Sensor Matching Process”under “Tire Pressure Monitor Sys

5-35SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EIf you must replace your vehicle’s tires withthose that do not have a TPC Spec num-ber, make sure they are the

1-10SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E805928Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.The rider does not stop.805931The person keeps going until sto

5-36SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03Edeep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare tires, tireswith nominal rim diameters

5-37SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EWheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent, cracked,or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nutskeep coming

5-38SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EIf a front tire fails, the flat tire will create adrag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.Take your foot

5-39SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03E13998852) Remove the wing-bolt on the jack andthen remove it.3) Remove the hook and loop fastenerstraps holdin

5-40SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03ERemoving the Flat Tire and Installingthe Spare Tire8099811) Use the wheel wrench to loosen all thewheel nuts.

5-41SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03E5) Put the compact spare tire near the flattire.9887776) Raise the vehicle by turning the jackhandle clockwise

5-42SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03E8111059) Remove any rust or dirt from the wheelbolts, mounting surfaces, and sparewheel.10)Place the compact s

5-43SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03ESecondary Latch SystemYour vehicle has an underbody mountedtire hoist assembly equipped with a sec-ondary latc

5-44SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03E8065488) Grasp the spare tire with both handsand pull it out from under the vehicle.9) Reach under the vehicle

5-45SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EFollow this diagram to store the under-body-mounted spare tire.1218662A. Wheel WrenchB. Hoist ShaftC. Secondar

1-11SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EQuestion:If I am a good driver, and I never drivefar from home, why should I wear safetybelts?Answer:You may b

5-46SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03ETo store the tools, do the following:1) Place the wheel wrench into the bag.2) Use the hook and loop fastener

5-47SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03E7) Pull on the cable to make sure it issecure.18299688) Make sure the metal tube is center atthe striker. Push

5-48SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EAppearance CareCleaning the Inside of Your VehicleYour vehicle’s interior will continue to lookits best if it

5-49SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03E• For solid dry soils: remove as much aspossible and then vacuum.To clean, use the following instructions:1) S

5-50SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EThe best way to preserve the vehicle’s fin-ish is to keep it clean by washing it oftenwith lukewarm or cold wa

5-51SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03Eclean water. After rinsing thoroughly, drywith a soft clean towel. A wax may then beapplied.The surface of the

5-52SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EVehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsVehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)1410338This is the l

5-53SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EService Parts Identification LabelThis label is on the inside of the glove box.It is very helpful if you ever

5-54SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EInstrument Panel Fuse BlockThe instrument panel fuse block is locatedon the passenger’s side of the center con

5-55SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EEngine Compartment Fuse Block1739443The engine compartment fuse block islocated on the driver’s side of the en

1-12SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EIt may be necessary to pull stitching on thesafety belt through the latch plate to fullytighten the lap belt o

5-56SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03EFuses Usage18 Even Coils, Injectors19 Odd Coils, Injectors20 Emission Device 221 Spare22Powertrain Control Mod

5-57SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE78J00-03ECapacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE678J00-03EMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEMaintenance Schedule ... 6-1Scheduled Maintenan

6-1MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EMaintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the properlevel and change as recommended.Maintenance Re

6-2MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03ESome maintenance services can be com-plex. So, unless you are technically quali-fied and have the necessary equipment,

6-3MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EScheduled Maintenance except CANADAService Instruction Maintenance I Maintenance IIChange engine oil and filter.• Chan

6-4MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EService Instruction Maintenance I Maintenance IIInspect engine air cleaner fil-ter. If necessary, replace filter.• Ref

6-5MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EService Instruction Maintenance I Maintenance IILubricate body components.• Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood lat

6-6MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EAdditional Required Services except CANADAThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service

6-7MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EService InstructionMiles (Kilometers)25000 (40000)50000 (80000)75000 (120000)100000 (160000)125000 (200000)150000 (240

1-13SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EQuestion:What is wrong with this?805942Answer:The belt is buckled in the wrong place.Question:What is wrong wi

6-8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EFor CANADA Scheduled MaintenanceService Instruction MaintenanceChange engine oil and filter.• Change engine oil and fi

6-9MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EService Instruction MaintenanceInspect engine air cleaner fil-ter. If necessary, replace filter.• Refer to “Engine Air

6-10MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EService Instruction MaintenanceLubricate body components.• Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, s

6-11MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EAdditional Required Services (For CANADA)The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service

6-12MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EService InstructionKilometers40000 80000 120000 160000 200000 240000Engine cooling system service (or every five year

6-13MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EOwner Checks and ServicesThese owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensur

6-14MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EAt Each Fuel FillIt is important to perform these underhoodchecks at each fuel fill.Engine Oil Level CheckCheck the e

6-15MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EAutomatic Transaxle Shift Lock ControlSystem Check1) Before you start, be sure you haveenough room around the vehicle

6-16MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03ERecommended Fluids and LubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be

6-17MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03ENormal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be

1-14SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E1378915To unlatch the belt, push the button on thebuckle. The belt should go back out of theway.Before you clo

6-18MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE78J00-03EMaintenance Record except CANADAAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who pe

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GENERAL INFORMATION778J00-03EGENERAL INFORMATIONIdentification Numbers ... 7-1Safety Certificatio

7-1GENERAL INFORMATION78J00-03EIdentification NumbersVehicle Identification Number60G152The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)may be found in the loc

7-2GENERAL INFORMATION78J00-03EEmission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)60A412The EPA emission compliance label islocated under the hood. It provides muc

7-3GENERAL INFORMATION78J00-03Eand may be used to improve crashperformance of future vehicles anddriving safety. Unlike the data record-ers on many ai

7-4GENERAL INFORMATION78J00-03ETo contact American Suzuki, ownersin the continental United States cancall toll-free 1-800-934-0934, or writeto:America

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8-1INDEX8878J00-03EINDEXAAccessories and Modifications ...5-1Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...

8-2INDEX78J00-03EChild Restraints ...1-18City Driving ...

1-15SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03ERight Front Passenger PositionTo learn how to wear the right front pas-senger’s safety belt properly, refer to

8-3INDEX78J00-03EFuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-53GGasoline Octane ...

8-4INDEX78J00-03ENNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...

8-5INDEX78J00-03ESSafety Belt Extender ...1-18Safety Belt Pretensioners ...

8-6INDEX78J00-03EVehicle Identification ...5-52Vehicle Identification Number ...

Part No. 99011-78J00-03ESeptember, 2006OWNER’S MANUAL99011-78J00-03EXL7Printed in U.S.A.See page 5-2Keep With Vehicle At All Times.Contains Important

1-16SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03Estrong pelvic bones. And you would beless likely to slide under the lap belt. If youslid under it, the belt wo

1-17SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E13792992) Slide the guide under and past the belt.The elastic cord must be under the belt.Then, place the guid

78J00-03EThis owner’s manual applies to the XL7 series:NOTE: The illustrated model is one of the XL7 series.© COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 2006

1-18SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03ESafety Belt PretensionersYour vehicle has safety belt pretensionersfor the driver and right front passenger.Al

1-19SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E1379302Question:What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulderbelt, but the child is so small that theshoulder belt

1-20SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E1379304 1379315Question:What are the different types of add-onchild restraints?Answer:Add-on child restraints,

1-21SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EThe restraint manufacturer’s instructionsthat come with the restraint state theweight and height limitations f

1-22SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E1383218A rear-facing infant seat (B) providesrestraint with the seating surface againstthe back of the infant.

1-23SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EQuestion:How Should I Use a Child Restraint?Answer:A child restraint system is any devicedesigned for use in a

1-24SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03Eendangered in a crash if the child is notproperly secured in the child restraint.Where to Put the RestraintAcc

1-25SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E1507697A. Occupant prohibitedB. Child restraint using LATCH1507698A. Child restraint using LATCHB. No occupant

1-26SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E1507704A. Child restraint or occupant using safetybeltB. Child restraint using LATCHWherever you install a chi

1-27SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03ETop Tether Anchor1550581A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of thechild restraint to the vehicle. A top tether

78J00-03EINTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products are a great valuetha

1-28SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03Eto Put the Restraint” in this section foradditional information.Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA

1-29SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03Ethe child restraint with the top tetherand the safety belts. Refer to your childrestraint manufacturer instruc

1-30SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E13793213) Buckle the belt. Make sure the releasebutton is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safet

1-31SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03ESecuring a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat PositionYour vehicle has a right front passenger'sairb

1-32SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03Erestraint. Refer to “Manual Seats” in thissection.If your child restraint has the LATCH sys-tem, refer to “Low

1-33SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03Ethe belt, and feed the shoulder beltback into the retractor. If you are usinga forward-facing child restraint,

1-34SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EWARNINGYou can be severely injured or killedin a crash if you are not wearing yoursafety belt – even if you ha

1-35SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E808302There is an airbag readiness light on theinstrument panel cluster, which shows theairbag symbol.The syst

1-36SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03E1177533The roof-mounted rollover airbag for thedriver and the person seated directlybehind the driver is locat

1-37SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EWhen Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’sfrontal airbags are designed to inflate

78J00-03ESERVICE STATION GUIDE1. Fuel (see section 5)2. Engine hood (see section 5)3. Tire changing tools (see section 5)4. Engine oil dipstick <Ye

1-38SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03Eimpact, and how quickly the vehicle slowsdown. For roof-mounted rollover airbags,inflation is determined by th

1-39SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EIn many crashes severe enough to inflatethe airbag, windshields are broken by vehi-cle deformation. Additional

1-40SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EIf your vehicle does not have a rear seatthat will accommodate a rear-facing childrestraint, never put a child

1-41SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EIf, after reinstalling the child restraint andrestarting the vehicle, the on indicator isstill lit, check to m

1-42SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EServicing Your Airbag-Equipped VehicleAirbags affect how your vehicle should beserviced. There are parts of th

1-43SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS78J00-03EReplacing Restraint System Parts After a CrashIf you have had a crash, do you need newbelts or LATCH system pa

FEATURES AND CONTROLS278J00-03EFEATURES AND CONTROLSKeys ... 2-1Doo

2-1FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EKeys805686One key is used for the ignition and all ofthe locks.Key code information can be obtained byyour dealer. Th

2-2FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03ERemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System OperationThe vehicle’s doors can be locked andunlocked from about 3 feet (1 m) up t

2-3FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03Etransmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. Refer to “Content Theft-Deterrent” in this section. (Vehi

78J00-03ETABLE OF CONTENTSCalifornia Proposition 65 WarningWARNINGEngine exhaust, some of its constitu-ents, and certain product compo-nents contain o

2-4FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03ERemote Vehicle StartYour vehicle may have the remote startfeature. This feature allows you to start theengine from ou

2-5FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EThe remote vehicle start feature will notoperate if:• The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.• The vehicle’s hood, lift

2-6FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EDelayed LockingA chime will sound three times to indicatea door or liftgate is open when you try tolock the doors wit

2-7FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03ELiftgateTo unlock the liftgate, press the unlock but-ton on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter twice or use th

2-8FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EWindows811448Power Windows1235612The window switches are located on eachside of the shift lever on the center con-sol

2-9FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03Ewill go all the way down. To stop the win-dow from lowering, lift the switch all theway up and release it.Window Lock

2-10FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EPASS-Key® III+The PASS-Key® III+ system operates on aradio frequency subject to Federal Com-munications Commission (

2-11FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EIf you are driving and the security lightcomes on and stays on, you may be ableto restart your engine. Your PASS-Key

2-12FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EStarting and Operating Your VehicleNew Vehicle Break-InIgnition Positions1410037With the key in the ignition switch,

2-13FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03Etion and park your vehicle, a chime willsound, when you open the driver’s door.Always remember to remove your key fr

78J00-03ELOCATION OF WARNINGMESSAGESRead and follow all of the warnings (labelsetc.) on your vehicle. Make sure youunderstand all of them. Keep them o

2-14FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03Ethe oil warms up and lubricates all mov-ing parts.Engine Coolant HeaterIf your vehicle has this feature, in very col

2-15FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03Estarted because the vehicle cannot moveeasily.Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK(P) before starting the engi

2-16FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EDownshifting the transaxle in slippery roadconditions could result in skidding, refer to“Loss of Control” in “Your D

2-17FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03ESECOND (2) Gear Start FeatureWhen accelerating your vehicle from astop in snowy and icy conditions, you maywant to s

2-18FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03E4) Remove the key and take it with you. Ifyou can leave your vehicle with the igni-tion key in your hand, your vehic

2-19FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EEngine Exhaust Running the Engine While ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine run-ning. But if you ever hav

2-20FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EMirrorsManual Rearview MirrorTo adjust the angle of the mirror, move themirror to a position that allows you see too

2-21FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03EZONE is displayed. The number shownis the current zone number.3) Scroll through the zone numbers thatappear in the c

2-22FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03ECenter Console Storage AreaYour vehicle has a center console armrestwith storage area. Use the top lever on thefront

2-23FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03E1767348To reposition the crossrail, pull up on theend levers on each side of the crossrail tothe upright position. T

0-178J00-03EFOREWORDAll information in this manual is basedon the latest product information avail-able at the time of publication. Due toimprovements

2-24FEATURES AND CONTROLS78J00-03ESunroofIf your vehicle has this feature, the sunroofswitch is located on the headliner abovethe rearview mirror. The

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INSTRUMENT PANEL378J00-03EINSTRUMENT PANELInstrument Panel Overview ... 3-1Climate Controls ...

3-1INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EInstrument Panel Overview1732990

3-2INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EThe main components of your instrumentpanel are the following:A. Air Outlets. Refer to “Outlet Adjust-ment” in this sectio

3-3INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EHazard Warning FlashersThe hazard warning flashers let you warnthe police and others that you have a prob-lem. The front a

3-4INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ETo signal a turn, move the lever all the wayup or down. When the turn is finished, thelever will return automatically.8083

3-5INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E (Delay Adjustment):Move the lever to the delay position tochoose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn theintermittent adjust band

3-6INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E1541871The cruise control buttons are located onthe left side of the steering wheel. (On/Off):Press this button to turn th

3-7INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Ethe vehicle’s speed for approximately 60seconds, cruise control will disengage.Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well your

0-278J00-03EIMPORTANTWARNING/CAUTION/NOTEPlease read this manual and follow itsinstructions carefully. To emphasize spe-cial information, the symbol

3-8INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EWhen it is bright enough outside, the head-lamps will go off and the DRL will come on.As with any vehicle, you should turn

3-9INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03Eyour vehicle will come on when any door isopened. In addition, the light will come onwhen the remote keyless entry unlock

3-10INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EPower (RAP)” in “Starting and OperatingYour Vehicle” in the “Features and Con-trols” section.Accessory Power Outlet(s)The

3-11INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EAutomatic Climate Control System withRear Air Conditioning and Heating Sys-tem1732674Automatic OperationAUTO (Automatic

3-12INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EThe modes can also be selected by press-ing the following buttons:AUX (Auxiliary):This button is on a vehicle that has th

3-13INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03E (Rear):Press this button to turn the rear windowdefogger on or off. An indicator light on thebutton comes on to let you

3-14INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EMode KnobThe right knob on the control panel letsyou to choose the direction of air delivery. (Vent):This setting directs

3-15INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EWarning Lights, Gages, and IndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights andgages that may be on your vehicle. Thepict

3-16INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03ETachometerThe tachometer shows your engine speedin revolutions per minute (rpm).Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is

3-17INSTRUMENT PANEL78J00-03EThe airbag readiness light should flash fora few seconds when you turn the ignitionkey to RUN. If the light does not come