60G-74E
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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