2009 Suzuki SX4 Owner's Manual - Page 165

Braking: 6 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE From i-AWD AUTO to i-AWD LOCK Push the "i-AWD LOCK" switch for a few seconds until the "i-AWD LOCK" indicator will come on. the driving mode changes to the "i-AWD AUTO" mode automatically. Even when the vehicle speed reduces, on the other hand, the driving mode does not return to the "i-AWD LOCK" mode automatically. You should press the "i-AWD LOCK" switch according to the driving conditions. • Any forcible operation while driving offroad in the sand or water or when a wheel has run off the road, the difference of the revolution between front wheels and rear wheels increases (wheels run idle). If this state continues, the oil temperature of the driving system parts rises. In such case, the "i-AWD AUTO" indicator light blinks and the driving mode changes to the 2WD mode to protect the driving system parts. When you operate your vehicle in the iAWD mode continuously, park the vehicle at a safe place and run the engine idle. After some time, the "i-AWD AUTO" indicator light turns on again and the driving mode returns to the "i-AWD AUTO" mode. CAUTION • Never use the "i-AWD LOCK" mode when driving on dry paved roads. Avoid using the "i-AWD LOCK" mode when driving on wet paved roads as much as possible. Use of the "i-AWD LOCK" mode in above conditions will apply excessive force to the driving system and may cause a critical failure. Also, the tires may wear faster and fuel consumption may be affected adversely. • Note that i-AWD vehicles are not all-around vehicles. Be sure to observe following instructions when driving your vehicle. - Do not drive through water like crossing a river. - Do not drive continuously where front wheels tend to race in places such as sand and mud. - When any wheel is in the air for such reason as running off the road, do not race it needlessly. • If the "i-AWD AUTO" and the "iAWD LOCK" indicator lights stay on and come on simultaneously when driving, there may be something wrong the i-AWD system. Have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. 79J100 From i-AWD LOCK to i-AWD AUTO Push the "i-AWD LOCK" switch, and the "iAWD AUTO" indicator will come on. From i-AWD AUTO or LOCK to 2WD Push the "2WD" switch, and the "i-AWD AUTO" or "i-AWD LOCK" indicator will turn off. NOTE: • The 2WD/i-AWD switch can be operated when the vehicle is either stopped or moving. • Make sure that the front wheels are in the straight ahead position when operating the 2WD/i-AWD switch. • While making turns or accelerating and decelerating, operating the 2WD/i-AWD switch or turning off the key switch in the "i-AWD AUTO" or "i-AWD LOCK" mode may cause a shock, but this is not a system malfunction. • While driving in the "i-AWD LOCK" mode, as the vehicle speed increases, 6-8 80J22-03E