2010 Suzuki Kizashi Owner's Manual - Page 151

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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 engine switch is pressed to change the ignition mode to "ON". From 2WD to i-AWD Push the 2WD/i-AWD switch in, and the "iAWD" indicator will come on. change the ignition mode to "ACC" or "LOCK" in the "i-AWD" mode may cause a shock, but this is not a system malfunction. • When you operate your vehicle under conditions that involve wheel spin, such as driving off-road in the sand or water or when a wheel has run off the road, the difference in the amount of revolution between front wheels and rear wheels increases (wheels run idle). If this state continues, the oil temperature of the driving system parts increases. The "i-AWD" warning light warns of this condition by blinking. At the same time, the information display on the instrument cluster shows this message: "AWD SYSTEM HIGH TEMP AWD IS OFF". CAUTION • Note that i-AWD vehicles are not all-around vehicles. Be sure to observe the following instructions when driving your vehicle. - Do not drive through water such as by crossing a river. - Do not drive continuously in places such as sand and mud where front wheels tend to race. - When any wheel is in the air for such reason as running off the road, do not race it needlessly. • If the "i-AWD" warning light comes on or blinks when driving, there may be something wrong with the iAWD system. Have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. • The information display shows the "AWD SYSTEM HIGH TEMP AWD IS OFF" message whenever the "iAWD" warning light comes on or blinks. 57L30044 From i-AWD to 2WD Push the "2WD/i-AWD" switch so that it releases, and the "i-AWD" 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 pressing the engine switch to 57L30042 When the "i-AWD" warning light comes on after you have operated your vehicle in the i-AWD mode continuously, park the vehicle at a safe place and run the engine idle. After some time, the "i-AWD" indicator light turns on again and the driving mode returns to the "i-AWD" mode. 3-20