1999 SUZUKI BALENO Air

60G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

60G-09-026

Always be sure to replace a blown fuse

with a fuse of the correct amperage.

Never use a substitute such as

aluminium foil or wire to replace a

blown fuse. If you replace a fuse and

the new one blows In a short period of

time, you may have a major electrical

problem. Have your vehicle Inspected

immediately by your MARUTI dealer.
60G-09-027E

NOTE:

Make sure that the fuse box always carries

spare fuses.
70F-07-04SE

60G-09-028E

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

60G-74E

BULB REPLACEMENT

Light bulbs can be hot enough to

burn your finger right after being

turned off.This is true especially for

halogen headlight bulbs. Replace

the bulbs after they become cool

enough.

The headlight bulbs are filled with

pressurized halogen gas. They can

burst and injure you if they are hit

or dropped. Handle them carefully.

CAUTION

The oils from your skin may cause a

halogen bulb to overheat and burst

when the lights are on. Grasp a new

bulb with a clean cloth.

CAUTION

Frequent replacement of a bulb

indicates the need for an inspection of

the electrical system. This should be

carried out by your MARUTI dealer.
60G-09-029

Interior Light

Press down the lens by using a plain screw

driver covered with a soft cloth as shown. To

install it, simply push it back in.

The bulb can be removed by simply pulling it

out. When replacing the bulb, make sure that

the contact springs are holding the bulb

securely.
60G-09-030

NOTE:

If the air cleaner inlet duct (A) obstructs

replacement of the bulbs in the right headlight

housing, remove the duct (A).

After reinstalling the duct, make sure it is

secured in place

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

60G-74E

CAUTION

Vehicle equipped with electronic fuel

injection system will not start by

pushing or towing as the fuel pump

will not work in this condition. This

starting method could also result in

permanent damage to the catalytic

converter. Use jump leads to start a

vehicle with a weak or flat battery.

60G-10-004E

When jump starting your vehicle, use the

following procedure:

1) Use only a 12 volt battery to jump start

your vehicle. Position the good 12V battery

close to your vehicle so that the jump leads

will reach both batteries. When using a

battery installed on another vehicle, DO

NOT LET THE VEHICLES TOUCH. Apply

the parking brakes fully on both vehicles.

2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except

those necessary for safety reasons (for

example, headlights or hazard lights).
3) Make jump lead connections as follows:

a) Connect one end of the first jump lead

to the positive (+) terminal of the flat

battery.

b) Connect the other end to the positive

(+) terminal of the booster battery.

c) Connect one end of the second jump

lead to the negative (-) terminal of the

booster battery.

d) Make the final connection to an

unpainted, heavy metal part of the

engine of the vehicle with the flat

battery.

Never connect the jump lead directly

to the negative (-) terminal of the

discharged battery, or an explosion

may occur.

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4) If the booster battery you are using is fitted

to another vehicle, start the engine of the

vehicle with the booster battery. Run the

engine at moderate speed.

5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat

battery.

6) Remove the jump leads in the exact

reverse order in which you connected

them.

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

TOWING

If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact

a professional service.

CAUTION

To help avoid damage to your vehicle

during towing, proper equipment and

towing procedures must be used.

Manual Transmission

Whenever possible, your vehicle should be

towed from the front with the front wheels lifted.

If the steering and drivetrain are in good

condition, your vehicle may be towed from the

rear with the rear wheels lifted and the front

wheels on the ground. Before towing, make

sure the steering is unlocked and the

transmission is in neutral.
EMERGENCY REMEDIES

If the Starter Does Not Operate:

1) Try turning the ignition switch to the

"START" position with the headlights

turned on to determine the battery

condition. If the headlights go excessively

dim or go off, it usually means that either

the battery is flat or the battery terminal

contact is poor. Recharge the battery or

correct battery terminal contact as

necessary.

2) If the headlights remain bright, check the

fuses. If the reason for failure of the starter

is not obvious, there may be a major

electrical problem. Have the vehicle

inspected by your authorized MARUTI

dealer.

If the Engine is Flooded

If the engine is flooded with petrol, it may be

hard to start. If this happens, press the

accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and

hold it there while cranking the engine. (Do

not operate the starter motor for more than

15 seconds). Release the accelerator as soon

as the engine has started.
If the Engine Overheats

The engine could overheat temporarily under

severe driving conditions. If the engine coolant

temperature gauge indicates overheating

during driving:

1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.

2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and park.

3) Let the engine run at normal idle speed

for a few minutes until the indicator is within

the normal, acceptable temperature range

between "H" and "C".

If you see or hear escaping steam, stop

the vehicle in a safe place and

Immediately turn off the engine to let it

cool. Do not open the bonnet when

steam is present. When the steam can

no longer be seen or heard, open the

hood to see if the coolant is still boiling.

If it is, you must wait until it stops

boiling before you proceed.

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

60G-74E

WARNING TRIANGLE (TYPE-1)

If the temperature indication does not come

down to within the normal, acceptable range:

1) Turn off the engine and check that the

water pump belt and pulleys are not

damaged or slipping. If any abnormality is

found, correct it.

2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir. If

it is found to be lower than the "LOW" line,

look for leaks at the radiator, water pump,

and radiator and heater hoses. If you

locate any leaks that may have caused the

overheating, do not run the engine until

these problems have been corrected.

3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add

coolant to the reservoir and then the

radiator, if necessary. (Refer to "ENGINE

COOLANr in the "INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE" section.)
K is dangerous to remove the radiator

cap when the water temperature is

high, because scalding fluid and steam

may be blown out under pressure. The

cap should only be taken off when the

coolant temperature has lowered.

To help prevent personal Injury, keep

hands, tools and clothing away from the

engine cooling fan and airconditioner

fan (if equipped). These electric fans

can automatically turn on without

warning.
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In case of vehicle break-down or during

emergency stopping where your vehicle could

become a potential traffic hazard, please keep

the warning triangle, provided with your

vehicle, on the pathway (road) behind the

vehicle so as to warn the approaching traffic,

at an approximate distance of 5-15 m, such

that reflecting side of the triangle faces the

rear. Please activate the hazard warning lamps

before alighting the vehicle to keep the warning

triangle.

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

WARNING TRIANGLE (TYPE-2)

In case of vehicle breakdown or during

emergency stopping where your vehicle

could become a potential traffic hazard,

keep the warning triangle, provided with

your vehicle, on the road free from any

obstacles behind your vehicle so as to warn

the approaching traffic, at an approximate

distance of 50-100 m, the reflecting side of

the triangle should face the on coming

traffic. Please activate the hazard warning

lamps before alighting the vehicle to keep

the warning triangle.
Remove the warning triangle

carefully from the box as shown by arrow

1.

Open both the reflector arms as shown

by arrows and lock arms with each other

with the clip provided in the right arm.

Open the bottom stand in counter clock-

wise direction as shown by arrow 3.

Position the warning triangle behind the

vehicle on a plain surface.

Reverse the removal procedure

keeping inside the box.
for

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60G-74E
BODY WORK CARE

BODY WORK CARE

Corrosion Prevention 11-1

Vehicle Cleaning 11-2

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60G-74E

CORROSION PREVENTION

It is important to take good care of your vehicle

to protect it from corrosion.

Listed below are instructions for how to

maintain your vehicle to prevent corrosion.

Please read and follow these instructions

carefully.

Important Information About Corrosion

Common causes of corrosion

1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, moisture,

or chemicals in hard to reach areas of the

vehicle underbody or frame.

2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to

treated or painted metal surfaces resulting

from minor accidents or abrasion by

stones and gravel.

Environmental conditions which accelerate

corrosion

1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea air

or industrial pollution will all accelerate the

corrosion of metal.

2) High humidity will increase the rate of

corrosion particularly when the

temperature range is just above the

freezing point.

3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle for

an extended period of time may promote

corrosion even though other body sections

may be completely dry.

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4) High temperatures will cause an

accelerated rate of corrosion to parts of

the vehicle which are not well ventilated

to permit quick drying.

This information illustrates the necessity of

keeping your vehicle (particularly the

underbody) as clean and dry as possible. It is

equally important to repair any damage to the

paint or protective coatings as soon as

possible.

How to Help Prevent Corrosion

Wash your vehicle frequently

The best way to preserve the finish on your

vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to keep it

clean with frequent washing.

Wash your vehicle regularly during the winter

and immediately after the winter. Keep your

vehicle, particularly the underside, as clean and

dry as possible.

If you frequently drive on salted roads, your

vehicle should be washed at least once a month

during the winter. If you live near the ocean,

your vehicle should be washed at least once a

month throughout the year.

For washing instructions, refer to the "VEHICLE

CLEANING" section.

Remove foreign material deposits

Foreign material such as salts, chemicals, road

oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and industrial

fall-out may damage the finish of your vehicle
if it is left on painted surfaces. Remove these

types of deposits as quickly as possible. If these

deposits are difficult to wash off, an additional

cleaner may be required. Be sure that any

cleaner you use is not harmful to painted

surfaces and is specifically intended for your

purposes. Follow the manufacturer's directions

when using these special cleaners.

Repair finish damage

Carefully examine your vehicle for damage to

the painted surfaces. Should you find any chips

or scratches in the paint, touch them up

immediately to prevent corrosion from starting.

If the chips or scratches have gone through

to the bare metal, have a qualified body shop

make the repair.

Keep Passenger and luggage

compartments clean.

Moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate under

the floor mats and may cause corrosion.

Occasionally, check under these mats to

ensure that this area is clean and dry. More

frequent checks are necessary if the vehicle

is used off road or in wet weather.

Certain cargos such as chemicals, fertilizers,

cleaners, salts, etc., are extremely corrosive

by nature. These products should be

transported in sealed containers. If a spill or

leak does occur, clean and dry the area

immediately.

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BODY WORK CARE

Store your vehicle in a dry, well-ventilated

area.

Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly

ventilated area. If you often wash your vehicle

in the garage or if you frequently drive it in

when wet, your garage may be damp.The high

humidity in the garage may cause or

accelerate corrosion. A wet vehicle may

corrode even in a heated garage if the

ventilation is poor.

Do not apply additional undercoating

or rust preventive coating on or around

exhaust system components such as

the exhaust pipes, etc. A fire could be

started if the undercoating substance

becomes overheated.

Cover your vehicle

If you cannot regularly park your vehicle in a

garage, we recommend you use a vehicle

cover. Years of exposure to midday sun can

cause the colours in paint, plastic parts, and

fabrics to fade. Covering your vehicle with a

high-quaiity, "breathable" vehicle cover can

help protect the finish from the harmful UV

rays in sunlight, and can reduce the amount

of dust and air pollution reaching the surface.

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VEHICLE CLEANING

When cleaning the interior or exterior

of the vehicle, NEVER USE flammable

solvents such as lacquer thinners,

petrol, benzene or cleaning materials

such as bleach or strong household

detergents. The materials could cause

personal injury or damage to the

vehicle.

Cleaning the Interior

Vinyl upholstery

Prepare a solution of soap or mild detergent

mixed with warm water. Apply the solution to

the vinyl with a sponge or soft cloth and let it

soak for a few minutes to loosen dirt. Rub the

surface with a clean, damp cloth to remove

dirt and the soap solution. If some dirt still

remains on the surface, repeat this procedure.

Fabric upholstery

Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. Using

a mild soap solution, rub stained areas with a

clean damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the

areas again with a cloth dampened with water.

Repeat this until the stain is removed, or use a

commercial fabric cleaner for tougher stains. If

you use a fabric cleaner, carefully follow the

manufacturer's instructions and precautions.
Seat Belts

Clean seat belts with a mild soap and water.

Do not use bleach or dye on the belts. They

may weaken the fabric in the belts.

Vinyl floor mats

Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl with

water or mild soap. Use a brush to help loosen

dirt. After the dirt is loosened, rinse the mat

thoroughly with water and dry it in the shade.

Carpets

Remove dirt and soil as much as possible with

a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap solution,

rub stained areas with a clean damp cloth.To

remove soap, rub the areas again with a cloth

dampened with water. Repeat this until the

stain is removed, or use a commercial carpet

cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a carpet

cleaner, carefully follow the manufacturer's

instructions and precautions.

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BODY WORK CARE

60G-74E

Cleaning the Exterior

CAUTION

It is important that your vehicle be kept

clean and free from dirt. Failure to keep

your vehicle clean may result in fading

of the paint or corrosion to various

parts of the vehicle body.

Washing

Never attempt to wash and wax your

vehicle with the engine running.

When cleaning the underside of the

body and fender, where there may

be sharp-edged parts, you should

wear gloves and a longsleeved shirt

to protect your hands and arms from

being cut.

After washing your vehicle, carefully

test the brakes before driving to

make sure they have maintained

their normal effectiveness.
When washing the vehicle, follow the

instructions below:

1) Flush the underside of body and wheel

housings with pressurized water to remove

mud and debris. Use plenty of water.

CAUTION

When washing the vehicle, avoid

directing steam or hot water of more

than 80°C (176°F) on plastic parts.

2) Remove dirt and mud from the body

exterior with running water. You may use

a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard

materials which can scratch the paint.

3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild

detergent or car wash soap using a

sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or cloth

should be frequently soaked in the soap

solution.

CAUTION

When using a commercial car wash

product, observe the cautions specified

by the manufacturer. Never use strong

household detergents or soaps.
4) Once the dirt has been completely

removed, rinse off the detergent with

running water.

5) After rinsing, wipe off the vehicle body with

a wet chamois or cloth and allow it to dry

in the shade.

6) Check carefully for damage to painted

surfaces. If there is any damage,

"Touchup" the damage following the

procedure below:

a) Clean all damaged spots and allow

them to dry.

b) Stir the paint and "touchup" the

damaged spots lightly using a small

brush.

c) Allow the paint to dry completely.

Waxing

After washing the vehicle, waxing and

polishing are recommended to further protect

and beautify the paint.

• Only use waxes and polishes of good

quality.

• When using waxes and polishes, observe

the precautions specified by the

manufacturers.

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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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