1999 SUZUKI BALENO Air conditioner

60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-05-018

Cool Face/Warm Feet

Push the "BI-LEVEL" button and move the air

intake lever to "FRESH AIR", the temperature

control lever to the desired temperature

position, and the fan switch to the desired fan

speed position. Unless the temperature control

lever is in the fully "COOL" position or fully

"HOT position, the air that comes out of the

center and side outlets will be cooler than the

air that comes out of the floor outlets.
60G-05-019

Defrosting/Warm Feet

Push the "HEAT & DEFROST' button and

move the air intake lever to "FRESH AIR", the

temperature control lever to the desired

temperature position, and the fan switch to

"HIGH". When the windscreen has become

clear, move the fan switch to the desired fan

speed position.
60G-05-020

Defrosting

Push the "DEFROST' button and move the

air intake lever to "FRESH AIR", the

temperature control lever to the desired

temperature position, and the fan switch to

"HIGH" Moving the temperature control lever

to a higher temperature position increases

defrosting efficiency. When the windscreen

has become clear, move the fan switch to the

desired fan speed position.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-74E

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

(if equipped)
SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

60G-05-021

The air conditioning system can be used to

provide cooling and dehumidifying, as

described below. To turn on the air conditioning

system, push in the A/C button and move the

fan switch to a position other than "OFF". An

indicator light will come on when the air

conditioning system is on. To turn off the air

conditioning system, push the A/C button again.

During operation of the air conditioner, you may

notice slight changes in engine speed. These

changes are normal, the system is designed

so that the compressor turns on or off to

maintain the desired temperature. Less

operation of the compressor results in better

fuel economy.
60G-05-022

Normal Cooling (using outside air)

Push in the A/C button and the

"VENTILATION" button, and the move the air

intake lever to "FRESH AIR", the temperature

control lever to the "COOL" position, and the

fan switch to the desired fan speed position.

Moving the fan switch to a higher fan speed

position increases cooling efficiency.

If the ambient temperature is high enough to

cause insufficient cooling, use the "Quick

Cooling" as following.
60G -05-023

Quick Cooling (Using recirculated air)

The lever settings are the same as for normal

cooling except you move the air intake lever

to "RECIRCULATED AIR". If you use this

cooling method for a extended period of time,

the air in the vehicle can become

contaminated. Therefore, you should

occasionally move the air intake lever to

"FRESH AIR".

NOTE:

If your vehicle has been left in the sun with

the windows closed, it will cool faster if you

open the windows briefly while you operate

the air conditioner with the air intake lever at

"FRESH AIR" and the fan at high speed.

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60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-05-024

Dehumidifying

Push in the A/C button, and the desired

function button and move the air intake lever

to "FRESH AIR", the temperature control lever

to the desired temperature position, and the

fan switch to the desired fan speed position.

NOTE:

Because the air conditioner dehumidifies the

air, turning it on will help keep the windows

clear, even when blowing heated air using the

DEMIST or HEATER & DEMIST functions.
60G-05-025

NOTE:

There are two types of air conditioning

systems used in MARUTI vehicles. One type

uses refrigerant CFC-12, commonly called R-

12; the other type uses the new refrigerant

HFC-134a, commonly called R-134a. For each

system, the correct refrigerant must be used.

To identify the system, a label that states

"R134a" or "HFC 134a" is stuck on the front

side of the engine compartment if the system

uses R-134a refrigerant.
CAUTION

Using the wrong refrigerant may

damage the air conditioning system.

Use correct refrigerant only. Do not mix

the two refrigerants.

60G-74E
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Parking Brake Lever 6-1

Pedals 6-2

Gear Lever 6-2

Fuel Filler Cap 6-3

Folding Rear Seats 6-4

Sun Visor 6-5

Interior Light Switch 6-5

Assist Grips 6-5

Bonnet 6-6

Cup Holder (if equipped) 6-7

Tyre Changing Tools 6-7

Luggage Compartment Trim 6-8

Trunk (Boot) Light 6-8

Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped) 6-9

Rear spoiler with Stop lamp (if equipped) 6-9

Alloy Wheels (if equipped) 6-9

Power Antenna (if equipped) 6-10

Leather Cover (if equipped) 6-10

High Mount Stop Lamp 6-10

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60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-05-024

Dehumidifying

Push in the A/C button, and the desired

function button and move the air intake lever

to "FRESH AIR", the temperature control lever

to the desired temperature position, and the

fan switch to the desired fan speed position.

NOTE:

Because the air conditioner dehumidifies the

air, turning it on will help keep the windows

clear, even when blowing heated air using the

DEMIST or HEATER & DEMIST functions.
60G-05-025

NOTE:

There are two types of air conditioning

systems used in MARUTI vehicles. One type

uses refrigerant CFC-12, commonly called R-

12; the other type uses the new refrigerant

HFC-134a, commonly called R-134a. For each

system, the correct refrigerant must be used.

To identify the system, a label that states

"R134a" or "HFC 134a" is stuck on the front

side of the engine compartment if the system

uses R-134a refrigerant.
CAUTION

Using the wrong refrigerant may

damage the air conditioning system.

Use correct refrigerant only. Do not mix

the two refrigerants.

60G-74E
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Parking Brake Lever 6-1

Pedals 6-2

Gear Lever 6-2

Fuel Filler Cap 6-3

Folding Rear Seats 6-4

Sun Visor 6-5

Interior Light Switch 6-5

Assist Grips 6-5

Bonnet 6-6

Cup Holder (if equipped) 6-7

Tyre Changing Tools 6-7

Luggage Compartment Trim 6-8

Trunk (Boot) Light 6-8

Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped) 6-9

Rear spoiler with Stop lamp (if equipped) 6-9

Alloy Wheels (if equipped) 6-9

Power Antenna (if equipped) 6-10

Leather Cover (if equipped) 6-10

High Mount Stop Lamp 6-10

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60G-74E
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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70F-07-004E

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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