User manual SUZUKI SIDEKICK 4-DOOR HARDTOP 1995

[. . . ] SUZUKI 1995 OWNER'S MANUAL Keep With Vehicle At All Times. Contains Important Information On Safety, Operation & Maintenance. SUZUKI Caring for Customers Part No. 99011-60A26-03E June, 1994 60A23 00010 This owner's manual applies to the following models of the SIDEKICK series: p CANVAS TOP 2-DOOR HARDTOP 4-D00R HARDTOP © COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 1994 TABLE OF CONTENTS FUEL RECOMMENDATION BEFORE DRIVING STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING TIPS VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY SERVICE APPEARANCE CARE GENERAL INFORMATION Including "Reporting Safety Defects" FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS SPECIFICATIONS INDEX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 60A23-00030 60A2300031 FOREWORD This manual is an essential part of your vehicle and should be kept with the vehicle at all times. It contains important information on safeityr"operation, and maintenance. [. . . ] From 4H to 2H If your vehicle has manual free-wheeling hubs, you may shift the transfer lever into "2H" while the vehicle is moving. If your vehicle has automatic free-wheeling hubs, stop the vehicle completely, shift the transfer lever into " 2 H " , and unlock the hubs as described in the "Automatic Free-Wheeling Hubs" section. NOTE: If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it is recommended that you stop the engine when shifting the transfer lever between "4H" and "4L". If you shift the transfer lever between "4H" and "4L " with the engine running, be sure to shift using a quick, continuous motion, without pausing in Neutral. Description of Transfer Lever Positions 2H (2-Wheel Drive High Range) In this position, engine power is supplied to the rear axle only. 4H (4-Wheel Drive High Range) 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 offroad driving, or for driving on slippery roads (wet, snowcovered, muddy, etc. ) N (Neutral) In this position, engine power is not supplied to the front or rear axles. Only use this position for towing your vehicle, if manual free wheeling hubs are equipped. 8 3 A CAUTION * Be sure to stop the vehicle completely when shifting the transfer lever between "4H" and "4L". * Do not operate the vehicle in "4H" or "4L" with the manual freewheeling hubs in the "FREE" position. * If your vehicle has manual freewheeling hubs, do not shift be- 6-8 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 60A23-06060 BRAKING The distance needed to bring any vehicle to a halt increases with the speed of the vehicle. The braking distance needed, for example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be approximately 4 times greater than the braking distance needed at 20 km/h (13 mph). Start to brake the vehicle when there is plenty of distance between your vehicle and the stopping point, and slow down gradually. Rear Wheel Anti-lock Brake System The rear wheel anti-lock brake system minimizes locking of the rear wheels during severe braking or braking on slippery surfaces, helping you to maintain directional control. When the system senses that one of the rear wheels is about to lock, braking pressure to the rear wheels is automatically modulated. NOTE: For four-wheel drive models, the rear wheel anti-lock brake system only functions when the transfer lever is in the "2H" position. (Cntinued) tween "2H" and "4H" while driving unless the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and the hubs are in the "LOCK" position. * If your vehicle has automatic freewheeling hubs, be sure to stop the vehicle completely when shifting the transfer lever between "2H" and "4H". * Do not operate your vehicle in "AH" or "4L" on dry, hard surfaces. * Make sure that you have shifted completely into "4H" or "4L" by observing that the 4WD indicator is lit. Make sure that the transfer lever is fully engaged. Loss of power or transfer lever damage can result from failure to completely engage a position. Be sure to completely familiarize yourself with the gearshift operation of your vehicle. If water gets into the brake drums, brake performance may become poor and unpredictable. After driving through water or washing the underside of the vehicle, test the brakes while driving at a slow speed to see if they have maintained their normal effectiveness. If the brakes are less effective than normal, dry them by repeatedly applying the brakes while driving slowly until the brakes have regained their normal effectiveness. On loose surfaces where the wheels can easily lose traction (such as gravel, snow-covered roads, etc. ), the stopping distance required for your vehicle may be greater than for a comparable vehicle with a conventional brake system. The rear wheel anti-lock brake system will not compensate for bad road or weather conditions or poor driver judgement. [. . . ] Please read this booklet carefully so you can understand your rights and responsibilities. (For U. S. A. ) The following warranties are provided with your vehicle: -- New Vehicle Limited Warranty -- Limited Warranty For Suzuki Parts or Accessories -- Emission Components Defect Warranty -- Emission Performance Warranty This label contains important safetyrelated information about your vehicle. The label is located below the driver's side door latch striker. The EPA emission compliance label is located under the hood. It provides much of the information needed to perform an engine tune-up on your vehicle. 149 12-2 GENERAL INFORMATION 60A23-12050 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Suzuki Motor Corp. [. . . ]