2009 Suzuki SX4 Owner's Manual - Page 207

Windshield Washer Fluid: 3 Air Cleaner: 1, 2 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Gear Oil Level Check The manual transaxle, transfer gears (iAWD A/T) and rear differential (i-AWD) are lubricated 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. Set parking brake and stop the engine. 2) Remove the oil filler plug (1). 3) Check the inside of the hole with your finger. If the oil level comes up to the bottom of the plug hole, the oil level is correct. If so, reinstall the plug. 4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil through the filler plug hole (1) until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Specified Fluid Use an automatic transaxle fluid equivalent to DEXRON®-III. 5) With your foot on the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever through each gear, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then move it back to the "P" (Park) position. Fluid Level Check CAUTION Driving with too much or too little fluid can damage the transaxle. You must check the fluid level with the automatic transaxle fluid at normal operating temperature. To check the fluid level: 1) To warm up the transaxle fluid, drive the vehicle or idle the engine until the temperature gauge indicates normal operating temperature. 2) Then drive for ten more minutes. NOTE: Do not check the fluid level if you have just driven the vehicle for a long time at high speed, or if you have driven in city traffic in hot weather. Wait until the fluid cools down (about 30 minutes), or the fluid level indication will not be correct. 3) Park your vehicle on level ground. 4) Apply the parking brake and then start the engine in "P" (Park). Let it idle for two minutes and keep it running during the fluid level check. WARNING Be sure to depress the brake pedal when moving the gearshift lever, or the vehicle can move suddenly. Gear Oil Replacement Since special procedures, materials and tools are required to change the automatic transaxle oil, it is recommended that you trust this job to your authorized SUZUKI dealer. 75F086 9-16 80J22-03E