2013 Suzuki SX4 Service and Repair Manual

When Suzuki exited the US car market, the 2013 SX4 was its final compact, offered as LE and Sport SE sedans and as Sportback and all-wheel-drive Crossover hatchbacks. The 2.0L J20B four continued with a manual transmission or CVT. With no franchised Suzuki dealers left to consult, year-correct data is the main resource for keeping these cars running. This service and repair manual covers the 2013 SX4, providing procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door hatchback
• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Crossover
• LE
• Sport SE
• Sportback

Known issues on the 2013 SX4. Five recalls are on federal record. CVT cars built from December 26, 2012 through February 4, 2013 may have under-torqued drive plate bolts that loosen and stall the engine; the CVT control module may fail and cut speed or acceleration; two campaigns cover a power steering pump that can seize; and one addresses a shift selector that can leave Park without the brake pressed. Fifteen owner complaints are logged with NHTSA. The transmission and steering chapters of this manual list the drive plate bolt torque and pump service steps.