2009 Suzuki SX4 Owner's Manual - Page 164

Braking: 6 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Using the 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive) Switch (if equipped) i-AWD AUTO In this position, engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles at normal speed, providing greater traction than 2-wheel drive. Use this position for driving on paved roads or on slippery roads (icy, snow-covered, muddy, etc.). In the AUTO mode, the i-AWD controller judges the driving conditions using signals from sensors. When slipping of the front wheels is detected, the electronically controlled coupling supplies optimum driving force to the rear wheels. This function improves driving stability and running through performance on rough roads and stabilizes driving performance even on a snow covered up-hill road or the like. Also, during normal driving on paved roads, torque distribution to the rear wheels is reduced to achieve the nearly front wheel drive condition, thereby fuel consumption is improved. i-AWD LOCK In this position, engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles at reduced speed. Use this position when it is hard to start off in the "i-AWD AUTO" mode such as in mud, sand or on snow. NOTE: • Avoid operating your vehicle in the "iAWD LOCK" on wet pavement as much as possible. Operating your vehicle in the "i-AWD LOCK" on wet pavement may cause severe damage to the drive train. • As the vehicle speed increases, the "iAWD LOCK" mode is automatically canceled and the "i-AWD AUTO" mode is selected. • When the ignition switch is turned to the "OFF" position, the "i-AWD LOCK" mode is canceled. 2WD/i-AWD Switch Operation Operate the 2WD/i-AWD switch according to the appropriate procedure described below: How to turn on 2WD/i-AWD switch 2WD/i-AWD switch will activate when the ignition switch is turned on. From 2WD to i-AWD AUTO Turn the 2WD/i-AWD switch to the neutral position, and the "i-AWD AUTO" indicator will come on. 80J009 This i-AWD system enables you to select the driving mode according to the driving conditions by operating the 2WD/i-AWD switch. With this feature, you can select 3 mode positions, "2WD", "i-AWD AUTO" and "i-AWD LOCK" by operating the 2WD/ i-AWD switch even when the vehicle is moving, provided the front wheels are in the straight ahead position. Description of 3 Mode 4 x 4 System Positions 2WD In this position, engine power is supplied to the front axle only. Use this position for normal driving (on dry, hard surfaces). 79J040 6-7 80J22-03E