1999 SUZUKI BALENO specifications

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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DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING

Snow Chains

If you must use snow chains to increase tyre

traction, observe the following precautions:

• Choose a safe place away from traffic to

install the chains.

• When installing the chains carefully follow

the manufacturer's instructions.

• Install the chains on the front tyres.

• With the chains on, drive only at slow and

moderate speeds.

• If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or

sand, follow the directions below:

1) Change back and forth between first gear

and reverse. This will create a rocking

motion which may give you enough

momentum to free the vehicle. Press

gently on the accelerator to keep wheel

spin to a minimum. Remove your foot from

the accelerator while changing gear.

Do not race the engine. Excessive wheel

spin will cause the tyres to dig deeper,

making it more difficult to free the vehicle.

2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few

minutes of rocking, get another vehicle to

pull you out.
Do not allow anyone to stand near the

vehicle when you are rocking it, and do

not spin the wheels faster than an

indicated 40 km/h on the speedometer.

Personal injury and/or vehicle damage

may result from spinning the wheels

too fast.

CAUTION

Do not continue rocking the vehicle for

more than a few minutes. Prolonged

rocking can cause engine overheating

or transmission damage.

DRIVING ON WET ROADS

CAUTION

When driving on wet roads, avoid driv-

ing through large amount of standing

water on the road. Large amount of

water entering the engine compart-

ment may cause damage to the engine

and or electrical components.

If stuck in deep water, do not start till

water level drops.

Water Is incompressible substance,

water inside engine is harmful to

the engine."
Make sure your tyres are in good

condition and always maintain the

specified tyre pressure. Refer to

"TYRES" in the "INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE" section for details.

Do not use tyres other than those

specified by MARUTI. never use

different sizes or types of tyres on

the front and rear wheels. For

information regarding the specified

tyres, refer to ^"SPECIFICATIONS"

section.

Never use oversized tyres or special

shock absorbers and springs to

raise (jack up) your vehicle.This will

change the handling characteristics.

After driving through water, test the

brakes while driving at a slow speed

to see if they have maintained their

normal effectiveness. If the brakes

are less effective than normal, dry

them by repeatedly applying the

brakes while driving slowly until the

brakes have regained their normal

effectiveness.

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60G-74E

DO'S AND DON'TS FOR SAFE

DRIVING

Exercise care in handling your vehicle. Be

conscious of not only your own safety but also

the safety of others on the road, and thus enjoy

the best and most comfortable driving

experience.

This section contains basic rules for safe

driving. Read it carefully for good

understanding of the content so that you can

enjoy safe and pleasant driving in your Maruti

vehicle.

72F-08-001

Starting

1. Adjust the driver's seat for the proper

driving posture.

2. Adjust the rear view mirror so as to obtain

the best possible rear view.

3. Before moving off, look forward and back

to confirm safety.
72F-08-002

72F-08-003

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SPARK PLUGS

60G-09-010E

CAUTION

The air cleaner element should be

replaced every 40,000 km. More

frequent replacement is necessary

when you drive under dusty conditions.
60G-09-011E

You should inspect spark plugs periodically

for carbon deposits. When carbon

accumulates on a spark plug, a strong spark

may not be produced. Remove carbon

deposits with a wire or pin and adjust the spark

plug gap.
60G-09-012E

CAUTION

When disconnecting the spark plug

cables, pull on the boot, not on the

cable itself. Pulling on the cable can

damage it.

When installing the spark plugs,

screw them in with your fingers to

avoid stripping the threads.Tighten

with a torque wrench to 2.0-3.0 kgm

(20.0-30.0 N-m, 15.0-22.0 Ib-ft). Do

not allow contaminants to enter the

engine through the spark plug holes

when the plugs are removed.

Never use spark plugs with the

wrong thread size or length.

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BRAKES

70F-07-026E

CAUTION

When replacing spark plugs, you

should use the brand and type

specified for your vehicle. For the

specified plugs, refer to the

"SPECIFICATIONS" section at the end

of this book.
60G-09-013E

NOTE:

If you experience some firing problem of spark

plugs, such as, hard engine-starting, misfire

etc., the cause may be located not only on

spark plugs but also on deteriorated ignition

wiring (generally, used for more than 80,000

km or five years). If spark plug replacement

does not solve the problem, have the ignition

wiring and other ignition system inspected by

your MARUTI dealer.
60Q-09-014E

Brake Fluid

Check the brake fluid level by looking at the

reservoir in the engine compartment. Check

that the fluid level is between the "MAX" and

"MIN" lines. If the brake fluid level is near the

"MIN" line, fill it up to the "MAX" line with SAE

J1703 or DOT-3 brake fluid.

Failure to follow the guidelines below

can result in personal injury or serious

damage to the brake system.

• If the brake fluid in the reservoir

drops below a certain level, the brake

warning light on the instrument

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

POWER STEERING (if equipped)

CLUTCH PEDAL

60G-09-017

Check the steering box case, vane pump and

hose connections for leaks or damage.

Power steering fluid

Check the fluid level by looking at the reservoir

in the engine compartment when the fluid is

cold (about room temperature).

Check that the fluid level is between the

"UPPER" and "LOWER" lines. If the fluid level

is near the "LOWER" line, fill it up to the

"UPPER" line with an automatic transmission

fluid equivalent to DEXRON»-IIE or

DEXRON'-III. Do not overfill.
63B-09-00SE

Power steering belt

The tension of the belt should be such that

there is a deflection of 8-10mm (0.31 -0.39 in.)

when you press your thumb midway between

the pulleys.

The belt should also be examined to ensure

that it is not damaged. If necessary, have the

belt adjusted or replaced by your MARUTI

dealer.
70F-07-034

Measure the clutch pedal piay by moving the

clutch pedal with your hand and measuring

the distance it moves until you feel slight

resistance. The play in the clutch pedal should

be between 15-20 mm (0.6 - 0.8 in). If the

play is more or less than the above, or clutch

dragging is felt with the pedal fully depressed,

have the clutch inspected by your MARUTI

dealer.

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TYRES

60G-09-018

The front and rear tyre pressure specifications

for your vehicle are listed on the Tyre Inflation

Pressure Label and in the "SPECIFICATIONS"

section at the end of this book. Both the front

and rear tyres should have the specified tyre

pressure.

Tyre Inspection

Inspect your vehicle's tyres periodically by

performing the following checks:

1) Measure the air pressure with a tyre

gauge. Adjust the pressure if necessary.
Air pressures should be checked

when the tyres are cold or you may

get inaccurate readings.

Check the inflation pressure from

time to time while inflating the tyre

gradually, until the specified

pressure is obtained.

Never underinf late or overinf late the

tyres.

Underinflation can cause unusual

handling characteristics or can

cause the rim to slip on the tyre

bead, resulting in an accident or

damage to the tyre or rim.

Overinflation can cause the tyre to

burst, resulting in personal injury.

Overinflation can also cause

unusual handling characteristics

which may result In an accident.
70F-07-037E

2) Check that the depth of the tread groove

is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in). To help you

check this, the tyres have moulded in tread

wear indicators in the grooves. When the

indicators appear on the tread surface, the

remaining depth of the tread is 1.6 mm

(0.06 in) or less and the tyre should be

replaced.

3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and

damage. Any tyres with cracks or other

damage should be replaced. If any tyres

show abnormal wear, have them inspected

by your MARUTI dealer.

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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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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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