Visual Inspection

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Visual Inspection

Visually check the following parts and systems.

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION CHART

Inspection item Referring section
  • CVT fluid - level, leakage, color
CVT FLUID CHECK 
  • CVT fluid cooler - leakage
CVT FLUID COOLER HOSES INSPECTION 
  • CVT fluid hoses - disconnection, looseness, deterioration
CVT FLUID COOLER HOSES REPLACEMENT 
  • CVT select cable - installation
SELECT CABLE ADJUSTMENT 
  • Engine oil - level, leakage
Engine Oil and Filter Change 
  • Engine coolant - level, leakage
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION
  • Engine mountings - play, looseness, damage
ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • Suspension - play, looseness
SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
  • Drive shafts - damage
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
  • Battery - indicator condition, corrosion of terminal
BATTERY INSPECTION
  • Connectors of electric wire harness - disconnection, friction
ELECTRONIC SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATION 
  • Fuses - burning
 
  • Parts - installation, damage
 
  • Bolts - looseness
 
  • Other parts that can be checked visually
 
Also check the following items at engine start, if possible.
  • Malfunction indicator lamp - Operation
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) CHECK 
  • Charge warning light - Operation
GENERATOR SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
  • Engine oil pressure warning light - Operation
COMBINATION METER DIAGNOSIS
  • Other parts that can be checked visually
 
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.