1999 SUZUKI BALENO oil change

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Interval: This Interval should be judged

by odometer reading or months,

whichever comes first.
km (x 1,000)

months

ROAD TEST

1. Operation of Brakes, Gear shifting & speedometer

2. Body and Chassis noise

AIR CONDITIONER (if equipped)

1. Check belt tension

2. Check Receiver Drier bubbles.

3. Tighten compressor mounting bolts

4. Check all hose joints, tighten if necessary

5. Check functioning of Recirc flap .*

6. Clean condenser with low pressure water

7. Check belt for frayed edges, change if necessary

8. Check all mounting bolts
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The rear shock absorbers are filled with

high pressure gas. Never attempt to

disassemble it or throw it into a fire.

Avoid storing it near a heater or heating

device. When scrapping the absorber,

the gas must be released from the

absorber safely. Ask your dealer for

assistance.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
60G-74E

All maintenance should be carried

out with the Ignition switch in the

"OFF" position and the car parked

securely on the level ground unless

otherwise specified.

If you are In any way unsure of your

ability to undertake a task, then do

not start it but contact your Maruti

dealer to perform the work for you.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

Specified oil

Be sure that the engine oil you use comes

under the API classification of SF, SG or SH.

Select the appropriate oil viscosity according

to the above chart.

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60G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

GEAR OIL

CAUTION

To prevent oil leakage, make sure that

the oil filter is tight, but do not

overtighten it.

Refill with oil and check for leaks.

1) Pour 3.1 litres of oil through the filler hole

and install the filler cap.

2) Start the engine and look carefully for

leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run

the engine at various speeds for at least 5

minutes.

3) Stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.

Check the oil level again and add oil if

necessary. Check for leaks again.

CAUTION

When replacing the oil filter, it is

recommended that you use a genuine

MARUTI replacement filter.
60G-09-006

CAUTION

Oil leaks from around the oil filter or

drain plug indicate incorrect

installation or gasket damage. If you

find any leaks or are not sure that the

fitter has been properly tightened, have

the vehicle inspected by your MARUTI

dealer.
70F-07-012E

Oil filler and level plug ©

Tightening torque: 2.1 kg-m (15.5 Ib-ft)

Specified Manual Transmission oil

When adding gear oil, use the appropriate

viscosity and grade as shown in the chart

below. We highly recommend you use API

GL-4 SAE 75W-90 gear oil.

Type of oil
Gear oil, API GL-4

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60G-74E

ENGINE COOLANT

70F-07-013E

Gear oil level check

To check the gear oil level, use the following

procedure:

1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with

the parking brake applied.

2) Clean casing around oil filler plug to

remove risk of any loose dirt or debris

entering oil filler plug hole. Remove the oil

filler plug ©.

3) Feel the inside of the hole with your finger.

If the oil level comes up to the bottom of

the plug hole, the oil level is correct. If so,

reinstall the plug.

4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil through

the filler plug hole © until the oil level

reaches the bottom of the filler hole, then

reinstall the plug.
After driving the vehicle, the

transmission oil temperature may be

high enough to burn you. Wait until the

oil filler plug is cool enough to touch

with your bare hands before inspecting

transmission oil.

CAUTION

When tightening the plug, apply sealing

compound to the plug threads to

prevent oil leakage.

Gear oil change

Since special procedures, materials and tools

are required, it is recommended that you trust

this job to your authorized MARUTI dealer.
60G-09-007

Coolant Level Check

Check the coolant level at the reservoir tank,

not at the radiator. With the engine cool, the

coolant level should be between the "FULL"

and "LOW" marks.

Adding Coolant

If the Coolant level is below the "LOW" mark,

more coolant should be added. Remove the

reservoir tank cap and add coolant until the

reservoir tank level reaches the "FULL" mark.

Never fill the reservoir tank above the "FULL"

mark.

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60G-74E

TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD

WARRANTY POLICY

BEFORE DRIVING

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

EMERGENCY SERVICE

BODY WORK CARE

GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

SERVICE NETWORK

60G-74E

FOREWORD

This manual is an essential part of your

vehicle and should be kept with the vehicle

at all times. Please read this manual carefully

and review it from time to time. It contains

important information on safety, operation,

and maintenance. It is especially important

that this manual remain with the vehicle at

the time of resale. The next owner will need

this information also.

You are invited to avail the three free

inspection services as described in this

manual.Three free inspection coupons are

attached to this manual. Please show this

manual to your dealer when you take your

vehicle for any service.

To prolong the life of your vehicle and reduce

maintenance cost, the periodic maintenance

must be carried out according to the

"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE"

described in "INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE" section of this manual.

Periodic maintenance is essential for

preventing trouble and accidents to ensure

your satisfaction and sefety.

Daily Inspection and Care as per "DAILY

INSPECTION CHECKLIST described in the

"INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section

of this Manual is essential for prolonging the

operating lite of the vehicle and for safe driving.
MARUTI UDYOG LIMITED believes in

conservation and protection of Earth's

natural resources.

To that end, we encourage every vehicle

owner to recycle, trade in, or properly

dispose of, as appropriate, used motor oil,

coolant, and' other fluids; batteries; and

tyres.

MARUTI UDYOG LIMITED

All information in this manual is

based on the latest product

information available at the time of

publication. Due to improvements

or other changes, there may be

discrepancies between information

in this manual and your vehicle.

Maruti reserves the right to make

changes at any time without notice.

This vehicle may not comply with

standards or regulations of other

countries. Before attempting to

register this vehicle in any other

country, check all applicable

regulations and make any necessary

modifications.
IMPORTANT

WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE

Please read this manual and follow its

instructions carefully. To emphasise special

information, the words WARNING,

CAUTION, and NOTE have special

meanings. Information following these signal

words should be carefully reviewed.

WARNING

The personal safety of the driver,

passengers, or by standers may be

involved. Disregarding this information

could result in their injury or death.

CAUTION

These instructions point out special

service procedures or precautions that

must be followed to avoid damaging

the vehicle.

NOTE:

This provides special information to make

maintenance easier or important instructions

clearer.

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60G-74E

MODIFICATION WARNING

60G-00-004

The circle with a slash in this manual

means "Don't do this" or "Don't let this

happen".
Do not modify this vehicle. Modification

could adversely affect safety, handling,

performance, or durability and may

contravene regulations. In addition,

damage or performance problems

resulting from modification may not be

covered under warranty.
Improper installation of mobile

communication equipment such as

cellular talephones or CB (Citizen's

Band) radios may cause electronic

interference with your vehicle's ignition

system, resulting in vehicle

performance problems. Consult your

MARUTI dealer or qualified service

technician for advice on installing such

mobile communication equipment.

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Copying, quoting or reproduction of any

part of this manual is not permitted without

explicit approval by MARUTI UDYOG

LIMITED.

60G-74E

WARRANTY POLICY

WARRANTY POLICY

Maruti Udyog Limited (hereinafter called "Maruti"), warrants that each

new Maruti vehicle distributed in India by Maruti and sold by an

authorised Maruti dealer will be free, under normal use and service,

from any defects in material and workmanship at the time of

manufacture SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND

CONDITIONS:

(1) Qualification:

To qualify for this warranty:

(a) The Maruti vehicle must be delivered by Maruti authorised

dealer and set-up, serviced by Maruti authorised dealer/

service station.

(b) The warranty registration card in respect of each vehicle

must be completed by the dealer at the time of delivery

of the vehicle and dealer should retain the same.

(2) Term:

The term of the warranty shall be twenty four (24) months

or 40,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first) from the date

of delivery to the first owner.

(3) Maruti's Warranty Obligation:

If any defect(s) should be found in a Maruti vehicle within the

term stipulated above, Maruti's only obligation is to repair or

replace at its sole discretion any part shown to be defective,

with a new part or the equivalent at no cost to the owner for

parts or labour, when Maruti acknowledges that such a defect

is attributable to faulty material or workmanship at the time of

manufacture. The owner is responsible of any repair or

replacements which are not covered by this warranty.
(4) Limitation:

This warranty shall not apply to:

(a) normal maintenance service required other than the three

free services, including without limitation, oil and fluid

changes, headlight aiming, fastener retightening, wheel

balancing, wheelalignment and tyre rotation, cleaning of

injectors, adjustments of carburettor, ignition timing, clutch

and valve clearance.

(b) the replacement of normal wear parts including without

limitation, bulbs, battery, tyres and tubes, spark plugs, belts,

hoses, filters, wiper blades, brushes, contact points, fuses,

clutch disc, brake shoes, brake pads, cable and all rubber

parts (except oil seal and glass run).

(c) any vehicle which has been used for competition or racing.

(d) any repairs or replacement required as a result of accidents

or collision.

(e) any defects caused by misuse, negligence, abnormal use or

insufficient care.

(f) any vehicle which has been modified or altered, including

without limitation, the installation of performance accessories.

(g) any vehicle on which parts or accessories not approved by

Maruti have been used.

(h) any vehicle which has not been operated in accordance with

the operating instructions in the Maruti Owner's Manual,

(i) any vehicle which has not received, during the warranty

term, the service inspections prescribed in the Maruti

Owner's Manual.

G) any vehicle which has been assembled, disassembled,

adjusted or repaired by other than an Maruti authorised

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