1999 SUZUKI BALENO lock

60G-74E
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel

tank, perform the following under-bonnet

checks:

1) Engine oil level.

2) Coolant level.

3) Brake fluid level.

4) Power steering (if equipped) fluid level.

5) Windscreen washer fluid level.

6) Battery solution level.

7) Bonnet latch operation.

Pull the bonnet release handle inside the

vehicle. Make sure that you can not open

the hood all the way without releasing the

secondary latch. Be sure to close the hood

securely after checking for proper

operation. See "All Latches, Hinges &

Locks" of "PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE" in the "INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE" section for lubrication

schedule.

Make sure the bonnet is fully closed

and latched before driving. If it is not,

it can fly up unexpectedly during

driving, obstructing your view and

resulting in an accident.
STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine:

1) Make sure the parking brake is applied

fully.

2) Manual Transmission - Shift into "N"

(neutral) and depress the clutch pedal all

the way to the floor. Hold it while starting

the engine.

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied fully and the transmission is in

Neutral before attempting to start the

engine.

CAUTION

Stop turning the starter immediately

after the engine has started or the

starter system can be damaged.

Do not crank the engine for more

than 15 seconds at a time. If the

engine doesn't start on the first try,

wait about 15 seconds before trying

again.
Starting a Cold Engine

Engine which is started after 6 hours should

be treated as cold engine.

For Electronic fuel injection models

• With your foot off the accelerator pedal,

crank the engine by turning the ignition

key to "START1. Release the key when the

engine starts.

• If the engine does not start after 15

seconds of cranking, wait about 15

seconds, then press down the accelerator

pedal to 1/3 of its travel and try cranking

the engine again. Release the key and

accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

• If the engine still does not start, try holding

the accelerator pedal all the way to the

floor while cranking. This should clear the

engine if it is flooded.

Starting a Warm Engine

For Electronic fuel injection models:

Use the same procedure as for "Starting a cold

Engine".

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OPERATING YOUR VECHILE

60G-74E

USING THE TRANSMISSION

70F-04-005E

Starting off

To start off, depress and maintain pressure

upon the clutch pedal and change into 1st

gear. After releasing the parking brake,

gradually release the clutch. When you hear

a change in the engine's sound (speed), gently

apply pressure to the accelerator to keep the

engine sound (speed) constant whilst

continuing to gradually release the clutch.
Gear changing

All forward gears are synchronized, which

provides for quiet, easy changing. Always

depress the clutch pedal fully before changing

gears.The following table shows the maximum

allowable speed for each gear.
GEAR

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Fifth
MAXIMUM SPEED

50 km/h

95 km/h

140 km/h

Top Speed

Top Speed

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

(if equipped)

70F-05-005

The purpose of the catalytic converter installed

on your vehicle is to convert exhaust pollutants

to harmless water vapour, carbon dioxide, and

nitrogen. Use of leaded fuel in vehicles

equipped with catalytic converters is

prohibited, because lead deactivates the

pollutant-reducing components of the catalyst

system.

It is very important to keep the engine properly

tuned. Engine misfiring, which can result from

an improperly tuned engine, may cause

overheating of the catalyst. This may result in

permanent heat damage to the catalyst and

other vehicle components.
CAUTION

To minimize the possibility of catalyst

or other vehicle damage:

• Maintain the engine in the proper

operating condition.

• In the event of an engine

malfunction, particularly one

involving engine misfire or other

apparent loss of performance, have

the vehicle serviced promptly.

• Do not turn off the engine or

interrupt the ignition when the

transmission is in gear and the

vehicle is in motion.

• Do not try to start the engine by

pushing or towing the vehicle, or

coasting down a hill.

• Do not idle the engine with any spark

plug wires disconnected or

removed, such as during diagnostic

testing.

• Do not idle the vehicle for prolonged

periods if idling seems rough or

there are other malfunctions.

• Do not allow the fuel tank to get near

the empty level.
60Q-07-002E

Be careful where you park and drive;

the catalytic converter and other

exhaust components can get very hot.

As with any vehicle, do not park or

operate this vehicle in areas where

combustible materials such as dry

grass or leaves can come in contact

with a hot exhaust system.

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OPERATING YOUR VECHILE

60G-74E

IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY

The following instructions will help you improve

fuel economy.

Avoid excessive idling:

If you are to wait for more than a minute while

you are parked, stop the engine and start it

again later. When warming up a cold engine,

allow the engine to idle until the temperature

gauge pointer comes up to the "C" position. In

this position, the engine is sufficiently warm

for starting off.

Avoid "fast" starts:

Fast starts away from lights or stop signs will

consume fuel unnecessarily and shorten

engine life. Start off slowly.

Avoid unnecessary stops:

Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stopping.

Try to maintain a slow, steady speed whenever

possible. Slowing down and then accelerating

again uses more fuel.

Keep a steady cruising speed:

Keep as constant a speed as road and traffic

conditions will permit.
Air Outlet side

(Facing up)

60G-09-010

Keep the air cleaner clean:

A dirty air cleaner will cause the carburation

system to supply too much fuel to the engine

for the amount of air being supplied. The result

is waste of fuel due to incomplete combustion.

Keep weight to a minimum:

The heavier the load, the more fuel the vehicle

consumes. Take out any luggage or cargo

when it is not necessary.

Keep tyre pressures correct:

Under-inflation of the tyres can waste fuel due

to increased running resistance of the tyres.

Keep your tyres inflated to the correct pressure

shown on the label on the driver's side door

or door lock pillar.
TRAILER TOWING

Your MARUTI was originally designed to carry

people and a normal amount of cargo, not to

tow a trailer. Maruti does not recommend you

use your vehicle to tow a trailer.Towing a trailer

can adversely affect handling, durability, and

fuel economy.

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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

FUEL

1. Air cleaner Paved-road

Dusty condition

2. Accelerator cable and Throttle shafts

3. Fuel tank cap, fuel lines & connections(leakage,damage)

4. Fuel filter (leakage)

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION

1. Clutch pedal (play)

2. Clutch slipping (dragging or excessive damage)

3. Manual Transmission/Transfer and Differential oil (level, leakage)

DRIVE SHAFTS

1. Drive shafts boots (bent of boots damage)

BRAKE

1. Brake fluid (level, leakage)

2. Brake pedal (pedal-to-wall clearance)

3. Parking brake lever and cable (play, damage)

4. a. Brake discs and pads, (wear)

b. Brake drums & shoes

5. Master cylinder and wheel cylinder or calliper (oil leakage.boot kit)

6. Brake hoses and pipes (leakage, damage)
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60G-74E

Interval: This Interval should be judged

by odometer reading or months,

whichever comes first
km (x 1,000)

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WHEEL

1. Tyres (air pressure, abnormal wear, crack, ROTATION)

2. Wheels (damage)

3. Front wheel bearings (loose, damage)

4. Rear wheel bearings (loose, damage)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

1. Suspension strut (oil leakage, damage)

2. Suspension arms and knuckle supports (loose.damage)

3. Rear spring (damage)

4. Shock absorbers (oil leakage, damage)

5. All bolts and nuts (loose)

6. Suspension arms and Tension rods

STEERING

1. Steering wheel (play, loose)

2. Power steering fluid (level, leakage)/connections

3. All rods and arms (loose, damage, wear)

ELECTRICAL

1. Battery electrolyte (level, leakage)

2. Wiring harness connection (looseness, damage)

3. Lighting system (operation, stains, damage)

4. Horn (operation)

5. System voltage

BODY

1. All chassis bolts and nuts (tighten)

2. All Latches, Hinges & Locks (function)
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60G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

60G-09-002E

Oil Level Cheek

It is important to keep the engine oil at the

correct level for proper lubrication of your

vehicle's engine. Check the oil level with the

vehicle on a level surface. The oil level

indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle is

on a slope. The oil level should be checked

either before starting the engine or at least 5

minutes after stopping the engine.

Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe oil off with a clean

cloth, insert the dipstick all the way into the

engine, then remove it again. The oil on the

stick should be between the upper and lower

limits shown on the stick. If the oil level

indication is near the lower limit, add enough

oil to raise the level to the upper limit.

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Refilling

Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly

through the filler hole to bring the oil level to the

upper limit on the dipstick. Be careful not to

overfill. Too much oil is almost as bad as too

little oil. After refilling, start the engine and allow

it to idle for about a minute. Stop the engine,

wait for five minutes and check the oil level again.

Changing Engine Oil and Fitter

Drain the engine oil while the engine is still

warm.

1) Remove the oil filler cap.

2) Place a drain pan under the drain plug.

3) Using the correct spanner remove the

drain plug and drain out the engine oil.
60G-09-004

The engine oil temperature may be high

enough to burn your fingers when the

drain plug Is loosened. Watt until the

drain plug is cool enough to touch with

your bare hands.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
60G-74E

New and used oil can be hazardous.

Children and pets may be harmed by

swallowing new or used oil. Keep new

and used oil and used oil fitters away

from children and pets.

Continuous contact with used engine

oil has been found to cause (skin)

cancer in laboratory animals. Brief

contact with used oil may irritate skin.

To minimize your exposure to used oil,

wear a long-sleeve shirt and

moistureproof gloves (such 'as

dishwashing gloves) when changing

oil. If oil contacts your skin, wash

thoroughly with soap and water.

Launder any clothing or rags if wet with

oil.

Recycle or properly dispose of used oil

and filters.

4) Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.

Tighten the plug to a torque of

5.0 kg-m (36.5 Ib-ft).
70F-07-010

Replace the oil filter

1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil filter

counterclockwise and remove it.

2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mounting

surface on the engine where the new filter

will be seated.

3) Smear a little engine oil around the rubber

gasket of the new oil filter.

4) Screw on the new filter by hand until the

filter gasket contacts the mounting

surface.
60G-09-005

CAUTION

To tighten the oil filter properly, it is

important to accurately identify the

position at which the filter gasket first

contacts the mounting surface.

5) Tighten the filter 3/4 turn from the point of

contact with the mounting surface, [or to

1.4 kg-m (10.5 Ib-ft)] using an oil filter

wrench.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

When adding or replacing coolant,

use a high quality ethylene glycol

antifreeze and anticorrosion (Non-

Amine type) diluted with distilled

water. If the lowest ambient

temperature in your area is expected

to be -15°C (5°F) or above, make the

antifreeze concentration of the

mixture you use at least 30% but no

more than 50%. If -16°C (3°F) or

below, make the concentration at

least 50%. If the 50% concentration

does not provide adequate

protection against freezing, follow

the instructions on the antifreeze

container to obtain the desired

freezing point.

When putting the cap on the

reservoir tank, line up the arrow on

the cap and the arrow on the tank,

or coolant can leak out.
70F-07-019E

Coolant Replacement

1) When the engine is cool, remove the

radiator cap by turning it slowly to the left

until a "stop" is felt. Do not press down

while turning the cap. Wait until any

pressure is released, then press down on

the cap and continue turning it

anticlockwise.
60G-09-039E

It is dangerous to remove the radiator

cap when the water temperature is

high, because scalding fluid and steam

may be blown out under pressure. Watt

until the coolant temperature has

lowered before removing the cap.

2) Remove the reservoir tank cap. Remove

the reservoir by lifting it up, and drain the

reservoir completely by pouring the

coolant in to a suitable container.

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60G-74E

WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID

AIR CLEANER

60G-09-008

3) Loosen the drain plug attached to the

lower part of the radiator and drain the

coolant into a suitable container.

4) Tighten the drain plug on the radiator, fill

the radiator with coolant and install the

radiator cap.

5) Refit the reservoir and fill it with the correct

coolant to the "FULL" line. Refit the

reservoir tank cap, ensuring the arrows are

correctly aligned.

CAUTION

The coolant must be replaced with the

vehicle on level ground.
63B-09-001

Check that there is washer fluid in the tank.

Refill it if necessary. Use a good quality

windscreen washer fluid, diluted with water as

necessary.

Do not use "antifreeze" solution in the

windscreen washer reservoir.This can

severely impair visibility when sprayed

on the windscreen, and can also

damage your vehicle's paint.

CAUTION

Damage may result if the washer motor

is operated whilst the fluid or fluid

nozzles are frozen or with no fluid in

the washer tank.
6OG-09-009

If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there

will be greater intake resistance, resulting in

decreased power output and increased fuel

consumption.

Take out the air cleaner element after

unhooking the clamps shown in the illustration.

Blow off dust on air cleaner element by

compressed air. If the air cleaner element

appears to be dirty, replace it with a new one.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

70F-07-029
Do not use any fluid other than SAE

J1703 or DOT-3 brake fluid. Do not

use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has

been stored in old or open

containers. It is essential that foreign

particles and other liquids are kept

out of the brake fluid reservoir.

CAUTION

The brake fluid should be replaced

every two years or 20,000 km.

panel will come on (the engine must

be running with the parking brake

fully disengaged). Should the light

come on, immediately ask your

MARUTI dealer to inspect the brake

system.

A rapid fluid loss Indicates a leak in

the brake system which should be

inspected by your MARUTI dealer

immediately.

Brake fluid can harm your eyes and

damage painted surfaces. Use

caution when refilling the reservoir.
NOTE:

With disc brakes, the fluid level can be

expected to gradually fall as the brake pads

wear.

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70F-07-030

Brake Pedal

Check if the brake pedal stops at the regular

height without "spongy" feeling when you

depress it. If not, have the brake system

inspected by your MARUTI dealer. If you doubt

the brake pedal for the regular height, check

it as follows:

With the engine running, measure the distance

between the brake pedal and floor wall when

the pedal is depressed with approximately 30

kg (66 lbs) of force. The minimum distance

required is 80 mm (3.1 in). Since your vehicle's

brake system is self-adjusting, there is no need

for pedal adjustment. If the pedal to floor wall

distance as measured above is less than the

minimum distance required, have your vehicle

inspected by your MARUTI dealer.

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60G-74E

STEERING

60G-09-015E

NOTE:

When measuring the distance between the

brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to

include any floor covering in the measurement.

If you experience any of the following

problems with your vehicle's brake

system, have the vehicle inspected

immediately by your MARUTI dealer.

Poor braking performance

Uneven braking (Brakes not working

uniformly on all wheels.)

Excessive pedal travel

Brake dragging

Excessive noise

Pedal pulsation (Pedal pulsates

when depressed.)
63B-09-00SE

Parking brake

Check the parking brake for proper adjustment

by counting the number of clicks made by the

ratchet teeth as you slowly pull up on the

parking brake lever to the point of full

engagement. The parking brake lever should

stop between the 3rd and 5th ratchet tooth

and the rear wheels should be securely locked.

If the parking brake is not properly adjusted

or the brakes drag after the lever has been

fully released, have the parking brake

inspected and/or adjusted by your MARUTI

dealer.
60G-09-016

Check the play of the steering wheel by gently

turning it from left to right and measuring the

distance that it moves before you feel slight

resistance. The play should be between 0 -

30
mm
(0.0 -1.2 in).

Check that the steering wheel turns easily and

smoothly without rattling by turning it all the

way to the right and to the left while driving

very slowly in an open area. If the amount of

free play is outside the specification or you

find anything else to be wrong, an inspection

must be performed by your MARUTI dealer.

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60G-09-031

Headlights

Open the bonnet. Disconnect the coupler.Turn

the lock ring counterclockwise and remove it.

Remove the sealing rubber.

NOTE:

Your vehicle is provided with two spare

headlight bulbs for replacement in

emegency.
60G-09-037

Push the retaining spring forward and unhook

it. Then remove the bulb. Install a new bulb in

the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Your vehicle is provided with two spare

headlight bulbs for replacement in emergency

situations.
70F-07-0S0E

Front Clearance/Turn Signal Light, Side

Turn Signal Light, rear Combination

Light, Registration Plate Light.

To remove a bulb holder from a light housing,

turn the holder counterclockwise and pull it

out. To install the holder, push the holder in

and turn it clockwise.

Two types (small oval and round) of bulb are

used for these lights. To remove and install a

small oval bulb, simply pull out or push in the

bulb.

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60G-74E

70F-07-051E

To remove a round bulb from a bulb holder,

push in the bulb and turn it counterclockwise.

To install a new bulb, push it in and turn it

clockwise. You can access the individual bulb

holders as described above:
60G-09-032

Front clearance light (A)

Open the bonnet.

Front turn signal light (B)

Trust this replacement job to your authorized

MARUTI dealer as the front bumper and the

headlight housing must be removed for this

job.
70F-07-054

Side turn signal light

Remove the lens by using a plain screw driver

covered with a soft cloth.

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60G-09-033

60G-09-034

60G-09-035

Rear combination light (tail, stop, turn Registration plate tight Trunk (boot) light (if equipped)

signal, etc.) Undo the two screws and remove the light Turn the lens counterclockwise and pull it off.

Undo the screws that secure the housing and housing.

remove the housing by sliding in the direction

of the white arrow in the illustration.

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WIPER BLADES

60G-09-036

High mount stop light

Trust this replacement job to your authorized

MARUTI dealer.
70F-07-059

If the wiper blades become brittle or damaged,

or make streaks when wiping, replace the

wiper blades.

To install new wiper blades, follow the

procedure below.

CAUTION

To avoid scratching or breaking the

window, do not let the wiper arm strike

the windshield while replacing the

wiper blade.
NOTE:

Some wiper blades may be different from the

ones described here depending on vehicle

specifications. If so consult your MARUTI

dealer for proper replacement method.

The left and the right wiper arm

assemblies are different from each

other. In case you have to remove the

wiper arm assemblies for any reason,

remember not to interchange the two

while fitting them back. Wrong fitment

may lead to windshield breakage.

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