2009 Suzuki SX4 Owner's Manual - Page 246

Jump Starting Instructions: 7 Towing a Disabled Vehicle: 6 EMERGENCY SERVICE If the Engine is Flooded If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it may be hard to start. If this happens, press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. (Do not operate the starter motor for more than 15 seconds). If the Engine Overheats The engine could overheat temporarily under severe driving conditions. If the High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light in the instrument cluster glows red during driving: 1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped. 2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and park. 3) Let the engine run at the normal idle speed for a few minutes until the engine is cooled down to the normal temperature. You can determine the engine temperature is normal by either condition below: - Both High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light and Low Engine Coolant Temperature Light have gone off. - Low Engine Coolant Temperature Light is lit in blue, and High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light has gone off. See "High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light" and "Low Engine Coolant Temperature Light" in the INDEX for further information. WARNING If you see or hear escaping steam, stop the vehicle in a safe place and immediately turn off the engine to let it cool. Do not open the hood when steam is present. When the steam can no longer be seen or heard, open the hood to see if the coolant is still boiling. If it is, you must wait until it stops boiling before you proceed. Also, be careful not to touch hot engine parts (radiator, water hoses, engine etc.). 10-5 80J22-03E