Target Audience:
Technicians and DIY owners servicing a compact pickup
Segment:
Mid-size compact pickup
Platform Sharing:
Developed jointly with Nissan; related to the Nissan Frontier
Advantage:
Truck capability with Suzuki warranty and dealer support
Body Styles:
Extended Cab and Crew Cab with multiple bed lengths
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Engine Mechanical:
Cylinder head, block, lubrication and cooling systems
Fuel and Emissions:
Fuel delivery, injection and emission control systems
Electrical:
Wiring, starting, charging, lighting and gauges
Transmission and Driveline:
Manual and automatic transmissions, transfer case, differentials
Suspension and Steering:
Front and rear suspension, power steering
Brakes:
Hydraulic system, discs, drums, ABS
HVAC:
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
Body and Accessories:
Interior, exterior trim, seats, glass, restraints
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting charts and fault diagnosis for each system
Removal and Installation:
Step-by-step sequential procedures for components
Disassembly and Assembly:
Full teardown and rebuild instructions with exploded diagrams
Checking and Adjusting:
Service specification lists with factory values and allowable limits
Tightening Torques:
Torque charts for all threaded connections
Illustrations:
Photographs, drawings, schematics, exploded and sectional diagrams
Special Tools:
Service tool numbers with usage illustrations
Wear Limits:
Reference data for component wear limits
Safety Notes:
DANGER, CAUTION and NOTE remarks throughout
Parts Reference:
Use genuine Suzuki parts as listed in the parts catalogue
Fasteners:
Replace with same type and part number fastener as removed
Lubricants:
Approved lubricants specified in the manual
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
2.5L 4-cylinder (QR25DE-based)
Output:
Approximately 152 hp for the 2.5L 4-cylinder
Optional Engine:
4.0L V6 option available on Equator models
V6 Output:
Approximately 261 hp for the 4.0L V6
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-point electronic fuel injection
Fuel Type:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Base Gearbox:
5-speed manual transmission on 4-cylinder models
Automatic:
5-speed or 6-speed automatic depending on engine and trim
Drivetrain:
2WD or 4WD with transfer case
Towing:
V6 Crew Cab models rated for towing up to approximately 5,000 lb
Periodic Maintenance:
Scheduled service intervals listed in the periodic maintenance chart
Records:
Keep complete records of all maintenance and repairs with dates
Lubricants:
Use only approved lubricants as specified in the manual
Coolant and Fluids:
Specifications included in fluid capacity and specification lists
Common Wear Items:
Brakes, suspension bushings and sealing components are typical wear items
Sealing Components:
Assumed replaced during any repair per manual policy
Manufacturer:
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Market Entry:
Suzuki's first pickup for the North American market
Introduction:
Launched in 2008 as a compact pickup
Platform:
Developed in cooperation with Nissan, based on the Frontier platform
Assembly Plant:
N/A - not specified for this model
