1999 SUZUKI BALENO warning light

60G-74E

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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60G-74E

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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60G-74E

BEFORE DRIVING

MIRRORS

60G-03-013

Day-Night Rearview Mirror (if equipped)

To adjust the interior rearview mirror, set the

selector tab to the day position, then move

the mirror up, down, or sideways to obtain the

best view.

When driving at night, you can move the

selector tab to the night position to reduce

glare from the headlights of vehicles behind

you.
Always adjust the mirror with the

selector set to the day position.

Only use the night position if it is

necessary to reduce glare from the

headlights of vehicles behind you. Be

aware that in this position you may

not be able to see some objects that

could be seen in the day position.
Outside Rearview Mirrors

Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you can

just see the side of your vehicle in the mirrors.

A WARNING

Be careful when judging the size or

distance of a vehicle or other object

seen in the side convex mirror (if

equipped). Be aware that objects look

smaller and appear farther away than

when seen in a flat mirror.

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BEFORE DRIVING
6OG-74E

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

60G-03-014

Electric Mirrors (If equipped)

The switch to control the electric mirrors is

located on the instrument panel.You can only

adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch is

in the "ON" position. To adjust the mirrors:

1) Move the selector switch to the left or right

to select the mirror you wish to adjust.

2) Press the outer part of the switch that

corresponds to the direction in which you

wish to move the mirror.

3) Return the selector switch to the centre

position to help prevent unintended

adjustment.
72F-03-016

Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat

or seatback while driving. The seat or

seatback could move unexpectedly,

causing loss of control. Make sure that

the driver's seat and seatback are

properly adjusted before you start

driving.
72F-03-013

Adjusting Seat Position

The adjustment lever for each front seat is

located under the front of the seat, on the

inboard side. To adjust the seat position, pull

up on the adjustment lever and slide the seat

forward or rearward. After adjustment, try to

move the seat forward and rearward to ensure

that it is securely latched.

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60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel 5-1

Instrument Cluster 5-2

Warning and Indicator Lights 5-3

Speedometer/Odometer/Tripmeter (if equipped) 5-5

Tachometer (if equipped) 5-6

Fuel Gauge 5-6

Temperature Gauge 5-6

Hazard Warning Switch 5-7

Rear Window Defroster Switch (if equipped) 5-7

Cigarette Lighter (if equipped) 5-7

Ashtray 5-8

Glove Box 5-8

Heating System (if equipped) 5-9

System Operating Instructions 5-10

Air Conditioning System (if equipped) 5-13

System Operating Instructions 5-13

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
60G-74E

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Instrument cluster

2. Ignition switch

3. Lighting switch/Turn signal and

dimmer switch

4. Windscreen wiper and washer

switch

5. Hazard warning switch

6. Rear window defroster switch

(if equipped)

7. Other switches (if equipped)

8. Heater control panel

9. Audio system (if equipped)

10. Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

11. Ashtray

12. Bonnet release

13. Center ventilator

14. Side ventilator

15. Side defroster

16. Glove box

17. Fuse box

18. Cup holder (if equipped)

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60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

© Speedometer

® Odometer

© Trip meter (if equipped)

© Trip meter reset knob

© Tachometer (if equipped)

© Fuel gauge

® Temperature gauge

© Warning and indicator lights

60G-05-002

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
60G-74E

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

70F-07-070

Brake fluid level warning/Parking Brake

Indicator light

This light operates under three conditions:

1) when the ignition switch is turned to the

"START' position, 2) when the fluid in the brake

fluid reservoir falls below the specified level

or 3) when the parking brake is not fully

released and the ignition switch is in the "ON"

position. The light should go out after starting

the engine and fully releasing the parking

brake, if the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir is

adequate. If the light does not go off or comes

on whilst you are driving, it may mean that

there is something wrong with the vehicle's

braking system. If this happens, you should:

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

Remember that stopping distance may

be longer, you may have to push

harder on the pedal, and the pedal

may go down farther than normal.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and

stopping at the side of the road.

3) If you determine that it is safe, drive

carefully at low speed to the nearest dealer

for repairs.

Have the vehicle towed to the nearest

dealer for repairs.
or

4)

If any of the following conditions occur,

you should Immediately ask your

MARUTI dealer to inspect the brake

system.

• If the brake fluid level warning light

does not go out after the engine has

been started and the parking brake

has been fully released.

• If the brake fluid level warning light

does not come on when the ignition

switch is turned to the "START"

position.

• If the brake fluid level warning light

comes on at any time during vehicle

operation.

NOTE:

Because the disc brake system is self

adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the brake

pads become worn.

Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is

considered normal periodic maintenance.
70F-03-039

Oil Pressure Light

This light comes on when the ignition switch

is turned on, and goes out when the engine

is started. The light will come on and remain

on if there is insufficient oil pressure. If the

light comes on when driving, pull off the

road as soon as you can and stop the

engine. Check the oil level and add oil if

necessary (see pages 9-8 and 9-9). If there

is enough oil, the lubrication system should

be inspected by your MARUTI dealer before

you drive the vehicle again.

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60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-09-002

CAUTION

If you operate the engine with this

light on, severe engine damage can

result.

Do not rely on the Oil Pressure Light

to indicate the need to add oil. Be

sure to periodically check the engine

oil level (see pages 9-8 and 9-9).
70F-03-009

Charging Light

This light comes on when the ignition switch

is turned on, and goes out when the engine is

started. The light will come on and remain on

if there is something wrong with the battery

charging system. If the light comes on when

the engine is running, the charging system

should be inspected immediately by your

MARUTI dealer.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving long with the

charging light ON as this will drain the

battery 'dead'.
72F-05-027

"Malfunction Indicator" Light

Your vehicle has a computer-controlled

emission control system. A "Malfunction

Indicator" light is provided on the instrument

panel to indicate when it is necessary to have

the emission control system serviced. The

"Malfunction Indicator" light comes on when

the ignition switch is turned to "ON" and goes

out when the engine is started.

If the "Malfunction Indicator" light comes on

when the engine is running, there is a problem

with the emission control system. Take the

vehicle to your MARUTI dealer to have the

problem corrected.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

the "Malfunction Indicator" light is on

can cause permanent damage to the

vehicle's emission control system, and

can affect fuel economy and

driveability.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
60G-74E

70F-03-042

Turn Signal Indicators

When you turn on the left or right turn signals,

the corresponding green arrow on the

instrument panel will flash along with the

respective turn signal lights. When you turn

on the hazard warning switch, both arrows will

flash along with all of the turn signal lights.

70F-03-043

Main Beam (High Beam) Indicator Light

This indicator comes on when headlight main

beams (high beams) are turned on.
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER/

TRIPMETER (if equipped)

60G-05-003

© Speedometer

© Odometer

(D Trip meter

© Trip meter reset knob

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in

km/h.The odometer records the total distance

the vehicle has been driven. The tripmeter can

be used to measure the distance travelled on

short trips or between fuel stops. You can reset

the tripmeter to zero by pushing the reset

knob.
CAUTION

Keep track of your odometer reading

and check the maintenance schedule

regularly for required services.

Increased wear or damage to certain

parts can result from failure to perform

required services at the proper mileage

intervals and your warranty rights may

be affected.

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60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

TACHOMETER (if equipped)

FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE GAUGE

60G-05-004

The tachometer indicates engine speed in

revolutions per minute.

Never drive with the engine speed

indicator in the red zone or severe

engine damage can result.
60G-05-005

This gauge gives an approximate indication

of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank as shown

in figure. "P stands for full and "E" stands for

empty.

If the indicator gets in the red zone, refill the

tank as soon as possible.

Note:

This vehicle has fuel gauge of new design.

Even when the ignition switch is "OFF", the

needle will not return to "E" position but will

show the reading.
60G-05-006

When the ignition switch is on, this gauge

indicates the engine coolant temperature.

Under normal driving conditions, the indicator

should stay within the normal, acceptable

temperature range between "H" and "C". If the

indicator approaches "H", and maintains that

reading, overheating is indicated. Follow the

instructions for engine overheating in the

EMERGENCY REMEDIES section.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

engine overheating is indicated, can

result in severe engine damage.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-74E

HAZARD WARNING SWITCH
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH CIGARETTE LIGHTER (if equipped)

(if equipped)

60G-05-007

Push in the hazard warning switch to activate

the hazard warning lights. All four turn signal

lights and both turn signal indicators will flash

simultaneously. To turn off the lights, push the

switch again.

Use the hazard warning lights to warn other

traffic during emergency parking or when your

vehicle could otherwise become a traffic

hazard.
60G-05-008

When the rear window is misted, push this

switch to clear the window. An indicator light

will be lit when the defroster is on. The

defroster will only work when the ignition

switch is in the "ON position. To turn off the

defroster, push the switch again.

CAUTION

The rear window defroster uses a large

amount of electricity. Be sure to turn

off after the window has become clear.
60G-05-009

To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way

into the receptacle and release it. It will

automatically heat up and will pop out to its

normal position when it is ready for use.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTS
60G-74E

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

63B-06-001E

The parking brake lever is located between

the seats. To apply the parking brake, hold the

brake pedal down and pull the parking brake

lever all the way up.
63B-06-002E

To release the parking brake, hold the brake

pedal down, pull up slightly on the parking

brake lever, push the button on the end of the

lever with your thumb, and lower the lever to

its original position.
Never drive your vehicle with the

parking brake on: rear brake

effectiveness can be reduced from

over heating, brake life may be

shortened, or permanent brake

damage may result.

If the parking brake does not hold

the vehicle securely or does not fully

release, have your vehicle inspected

immediately by an authorized

MARUTI dealer.

Always apply the parking brake fully

before leaving your vehicle or it may

move, causing injury or damage. When

parking, make sure the gear shift lever

is left in first gear or reverse.

Remember, even though the

transmission is in gear, you must

always apply the parking brake fully.

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60G-74E
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

PEDALS

GEAR LEVER

60G-06-001

Clutch Pedal ©

The clutch pedal is used to disengage the drive

to the wheels when starting the engine,

stopping, or shifting the transmission lever.

Depressing the pedal disengages the clutch.

CAUTION

Do not drive with your foot resting on

the clutch pedal. It could result in

excessive clutch wear, clutch damage,

or unexpected loss of engine braking.
Brake Pedal ®

Your MARUTI vehicle is equipped with front

disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Depressing

the brake pedal applies both sets of brakes.

You may hear occasional brake squeal when

you apply the brakes. This is a normal

condition caused by environmental factors

such as cold, wet, snow, etc.

If brake squeal is excessive and occurs

each time the brakes are applied, you

should have the brakes checked by

your MARUTI dealer.

A WARNING

Do not "ride" the brakes by applying

them continuously or resting your foot

on the pedal. This will result in

overheating of the brakes which could

cause unpredictable braking action,

longer stopping distances, or

permanent brake damage.

Accelerator Pedal ®

This pedal controls the speed of the engine.

Depressing the accelerator pedal increases

power output and speed.
70F-04-005E

The gear change pattern is shown in the

illustration. For details on how to use the

transmission, refer to USING THE

TRANSMISSION in the OPERATING YOUR

VEHICLE section.

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