Apr 25 2016
Suzuki SX4 Radio Removal, Install Suzuki SX4 Navigation DVD
The first generation of Suzuki SX4 is ranged from 2006 to 2013, and is a sub-compact car available for 4-door Sedan and5-door Hatchback, in European market it’s also called Fiat Sedici, it’s with great performance and handling, the only regret may be the dull entertainment system because it’s just regular with Suzuki SX4 radio and CD player, most of them don’t have in-dash GPS navigation system or Bluetooth or AUX features, that’s why more and more SX4 owners prefer to remove the factory SX4 radio and then install an aftermarket Suzuki SX4 navigation DVD player instead for its great features and prices.
The aftermarket Suzuki SX4 radio comes with navigation GPS system, Bluetooth hands-free phone calling function, USB playing, steering wheel controls, rear view camera video input, also a built-in amplifier which is even better than factory car stereo according to the feedback from some users, if you are interested in an Android Suzuki SX4 radio, we can also provide, see below pic.
It’s upgraded with Android 7.1 and 8.0 operation system now.
Click the above picture to learn main features and specifications of this Android 8.0 head unit.
Installation is very easy for both models, a professional mechanic can install within one hour, you can even do it by yourself for installation, simply, there are only two steps included:
- Remove factory Suzuki SX4 radio
- Plug new cables, install the new Suzuki SX4 navigation DVD into the dash, plug and play
Just follow below steps one by one:
- firstly let’s take out the factory SX4 radio, so you will need to remove the front panel trims on both sides, use a plastic installation tool to pry the trim from bottom to top.
See the buckle from the bar? That’s why we suggest you pry it from bottom to top. - After removed the decoration bars, you can see 4 screws which fixed the factory Suzuki SX4 radio.
So you should remove these screws using a cross screwdriver. Then you are able to take out the factory radio. - Use a towel to protect the panel to avoid any scratches.
- Then unplug the rear plugs, one is radio antenna, one is the power cable, for the power plug, you need to use your thumb to press the buckle, at the same time pull out the plug carefully.
- Plug the new cables with the rear connectors of the new Suzuki SX4 navigation DVD, USB cable, iPod cable, RCA cables, power cables.
- Push the new Suzuki SX4 navigation into the dash, fix screws, install the trims, that’s all.
Note: Before you push the new unit into the dash, you should check if you have removed the top screws at the top of the unit, these 2 screws are used to protect DVD loader during shipment, if you don’t remove these screws, the CD or DVD disc can not fully go into the DVD player.
If you have a rear view camera which has to be connected to this Suzuki SX4 radio navigation, you can check this post to learn how to install a rear view camera for Suzuki SX4.
For a 2014 and 2015 year Suzuki SX4 S-Cross GPS navigation, installation is more or less the same, it’s also plug and play and you will not need to modify wires for installing of such a unit. It’s with the same features as the 2006-2013 year model.
If you still have a question, just feel free to contact us, we will do our best to help you, not only pre-sales service but also excellent after-sales service.
When you are testing this Suzuki SX4 radio DVD, if you find the clock time on the main screen(not the GPS time) is not correct for your country, 1 hour behind or several hours difference, then you can contact us, we will send you instruction on how to make the clock time right.
Jul 17 2017
Upgrading factory Suzuki SX4 Radio and Installing Android Suzuki SX4 Navigation
Are you thinking about upgrading your car stereo with an modern-looking Android head unit? For those who have a Suzuki SX4, you are able to replace the factory head unit with an aftermarket Android Suzuki SX4 radio head unit now, no matter your SX4 is a Hatchback model or a Sedan, you can always install a new head unit for a good replacement of factory radio.
Disadvantages of factory Suzuki SX4 car stereo
Firstly, from year 2006 to 2013, there’s hardly no change for the in-dash radio and CD system, so it looks dull and old compared to other car models. Secondly, there are limited features from factory car stereo, just car radio, CD player, even not with USB function, needless to say navigation system, because there’ not a large screen to display maps or play videos, and not able to connect a rear view camera either because there’s no video input from the back of the factory radio and no screen to display rear view images.
Since most factory head units are limited on the features, installing an aftermarket unit can really improve your overall driving experience.
What can a Android Suzuki SX4 radio do for you?
So an aftermarket Android Suzuki SX4 radio with navigation comes out. It fits perfectly in the dash which looks like factory looking because it’s customized to fit the dash, you can see the below picture how does it look like:
This Suzuki SX4 head unit comes with Android 5.1 OS, Quad-Cores 1.6GHz CPU processor, 16GB Flash memory, 1GB RAM, click here to learn more: http://www.dvdgpsnav.com/android-suzuki-sx4-radio-dvd-navigation-gps-bluetooth-1024-600-hd-touch-screen-1080p.html
Main features include:
Car DVD player, GPS navigation system, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth streaming music, USB, SD, FM/AM radio, WiFi, Mirror-Link, support steering wheel controls, etc.
Unlike the factory CD player, the new Android SX4 DVD player can not only play CDs, but also DVD videos as well, and you can set to watch videos while driving so that your passengers can watch a movie on a long journey, this function can also be turned off in settings.
This is a add-on function which the factory unit does not have. GPS navigation system is built-in, it can support 2D and 3D maps like IGO, Sygic, Tomtom, etc, as it’s based on Android 5.1.1 OS, you are also able to use Google maps after connecting network. The GPS maps are copied into a SD card, then insert the SD card into the GPS card slot, set GPS path in settings, then you can use GPS function.
After pairing with your phone, you are able to answer a phone call and talk with the caller hands free without taking your phone near your ear. This is a useful function which enables you concentrate on driving. Nowadays we use our phones a lot, most are iPhones or Android phones to listen to music, and it’s easy to download or delete songs with your phone, so you can listen to your favorite music while driving through Bluetooth streaming music function, without a cord connected.
With this function you are able to connect network easily, so that you can download and install Android apps, receive and send emails in the car, browing webpages, playing online music or movies.
There are many other great features like USB, SD to play music or videos, with RCA back video input to connect an aftermarket reaer view camera, supporting steering wheel controls, you can also set your own wallpaper on the screen and boot logo to Suzuki.
Installing a new Android Suzuki SX4 navigation head unit is easy, just plug and play, if you are able to remove the factory radio, then you are able to install the new navigation unit, you can check our previous post Suzuki SX4 Radio Removal, Install Suzuki SX4 Navigation DVD to learn more about installation.
Last modified: July 17, 2017 By hinav Posted in Android Navigation System, DVD Navigation, Suzuki • 4 • Tags: android suzuki sx4 navigation, android sx4 radio, suzuki sx4 dvd player, suzuki sx4 radio