1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA turn

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-1
0B
SECTION 0B
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
CONTENTS
Maintenance Schedule .................................. 0B-2
Maintenance Schedule under Normal
Driving Conditions ........................................ 0B-2
Maintenance Recommended under Severe
Driving Conditions ........................................ 0B-4Maintenance Service ..................................... 0B-5
Engine and Emission Control....................... 0B-5
Drive belt inspection and replacement ..... 0B-5
Engine oil and filter replacement .............. 0B-6

WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
 Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
 Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-7
1) Drain engine oil by removing drain plug.
2) After draining oil, wipe drain plug clean. Reinstall drain plug,
and tighten it securely as specified below.
Tightening torque
Engine oil drain plug (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
3) Loosen oil filter by using oil filter wrench (special tool).
Special tool
(A) : 09915-47310
4) Screw new filter on oil filter stand by hand until the filter O-
ring contacts the mounting surface.
5) Tighten the filter 3/4 turn from the point of contact with the
mounting surface using an oil filter wrench.
Tightening torque
(For reference)
Oil filter (b) : 14 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Before fitting new oil filter, be sure to oil its O-ring. Use
engine oil for this purpose.
CAUTION:
To tighten oil filter properly, it is important to accurately
identify the position at which filter O-ring first contacts
the mounting surface.
1. Oil filter
2. Oil filter wrench

HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-1
1A
SECTION 1A
HEATER AND VENTILATION
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 1A-2
Rear Duct ..................................................... 1A-3
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplement Restraint (Air Bag) System:
 Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in Section 10B in order to confirm whether you are performing service on or
near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Service Precau-
tions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in Section 10B before performing service on or around the air
bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional activa-
tion of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either or these two conditions may result
in severe injury.
 Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-1
1B
SECTION 1B
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 1B-3
Refrigerant Type .......................................... 1B-3
Refrigerant Flow of Air Conditioning System 1B-3
Major Components And Location ................. 1B-4
Diagnosis ........................................................ 1B-6
General ........................................................ 1B-6
Main A/C system (front A/C system) ........ 1B-6
Rear A/C system ...................................... 1B-8
Quickly Checking of Refrigerant Charge
(If Equipped with Sight Glass) ...................... 1B-9
Performance Diagnosis .............................. 1B-10
Performance diagnosis table .................. 1B-12
Detail diagnosis table (at ambient temperature within 30 - 35 °C
(85 - 95 °F)) ............................................ 1B-13
Wiring Circuit.............................................. 1B-14
Inspection of A/C Controller and Its
Circuits ....................................................... 1B-15
Voltage check......................................... 1B-15
Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuation and
Charging ....................................................... 1B-19
Operation Procedure for Charging A/C with
Refrigerant ................................................. 1B-19
Recovery .................................................... 1B-20
Evacuating ................................................. 1B-21
Evacuating procedure ............................ 1B-21
Checking system for pressure leaks ...... 1B-22 WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
 Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
 Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
CAUTION:
The air conditioning system of this vehicle uses refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
None of refrigerant, compressor oil and component parts is interchangeable between two types of
A/C: one using refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12) and the other using refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
Be sure to check which refrigerant is used before any service work including inspection and mainte-
nance. For identification between these two types, refer to “REFRIGERANT TYPE” in this section.
When replenishing or changing refrigerant and compressor oil and when replacing parts, make sure
that the material or the part to be used is appropriate to the A/C installed in the vehicle being serviced.
Use of incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.
NOTE:
 For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Man-
ual mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
 For basic servicing method of the air conditioning system that is not described in this section, refer
to “AIR CONDITIONING BASIC MANUAL (99520-02130)”.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-9
Quickly Checking of Refrigerant Charge (If
Equipped with Sight Glass)
The following procedure can be used for quickly checking whether
the A/C system has a proper charge of refrigerant or not.
1) Run engine at fast idle.
2) Operate A/C at the following conditions for a few minutes.
Main (front) A/C switch at ON position.
Rear A/C main switch at ON position (if equipped).
Front blower motor switch at max position.
Rear blower motor switch at max position (if equipped).
Air outlet control button at face position.
Temperature control lever at max cool position.
Vehicle door at all open.
Air inlet door at recirculation position.
3) Look at the sight glass (1) and compare what is observed
with the symptoms listed in the table given below.
2. Bubbles
2
1
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Bubbles observed in sight
glassInsufficient charge of refrigerant in system Check system for leaks with a leak tester.
No bubbles observed in
sight glassNo charge or proper or too much charge of refrigerant in
systemRefer to the following items.
No temperature differ-
ence between compressor
inlet and outletEmpty or nearly empty system Perform recovery, evacuating and charg-
ing system and then check it for leaks
with a leak tester.
Noticeable temperature
difference between com-
pressor inlet and outletProper or too much charge of refrigerant in system Refer to the following items.
When A/C is turned OFF,
refrigerant in sight glass
clears immediately and
remains clearToo much charge of refrigerant in system Recharge with specified amount of refrig-
erant.
When A/C is turned OFF,
refrigerant in sight glass
once produces bubbles
and then clearsProper charge of refrigerant in system Perform “PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS”
in this section.
NOTE:
For specified amount of refrigerant, refer to “OPERATION PROCEDURE FOR CHARGING A/C WITH
REFRIGERANT” in this section.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-13
Detail diagnosis table (at ambient temperature within 30 - 35 °C (85 - 95 °F))
Condition Possible Cause Correction
MANIFOLD
GAUGEMPa
(kg/cm
2)
(psi)Detail
Lo Hi
0.23 - 0.35
(2.3 - 3.5)
(33 - 50)1.4 - 1.75
(14 - 17.5)
(200 - 249)Normal condition––
Negative
pressure0.5 - 0.6
(5 - 6)
(71.2 - 85.3)The low pressure side
reads a negative pressure,
and the high pressure side
reads an extremely low
pressure.
Presence of frost around
tubing to and from receiver/
dryer and expansion valve.Dust particles or water drop-
lets are either stuck or frozen
inside expansion valve, pre-
venting the refrigerant from
flowing.Clean expansion valve.
Replace it if it cannot be
cleaned.
Replace condenser/dryer.
Evacuate the A/C system and
recharge with fresh refriger-
ant.
Normal :
0.23 - 0.35
(2.3 - 3.5)
(33 - 50)
↑ ↓
↑ ↓↑ ↓ ↑ ↓
Abnormal :
Negative
pressureNormal :
1.4 - 1.75
(14 - 17.5)
(200 - 249)
↑ ↓
↑ ↓↑ ↓ ↑ ↓
Abnormal :
0.7 - 1.0
(7 - 10)
(100 - 142)During A/C operation, the
low pressure side some-
times indicates negative
pressure, and sometimes
normal pressure. Also high
pressure side reading fluc-
tuates between the abnor-
mal and normal pressure.Expansion valve is frozen due
to moisture in the system, and
temporarily shuts off the
refrigeration cycle.Replace expansion valve.
Replace condenser/dryer.
Evacuate A/C system and
recharge with fresh refriger-
ant.
0.05 - 0.15
(0.5 - 1.5)
(4.2 - 21.3)0.7 - 1.0
(7 - 10)
(100 - 142)Both low and high pressure
sides indicate low readings.
Continuous air bubbles are
visible through sight glass.
Output air is slightly cold.Insufficient refrigerant in sys-
tem. (Refrigerant leaking)Using a gas leak detector,
check for leaks and repair as
necessary.
Recharge refrigerant to a
specified amount.
If the pressure reading is
almost 0 when the manifold
gauges are attached, check
for any leaks, repair them,
and evacuate the system.
0.4 - 0.6
(4 - 6)
(56.9 - 85.3)Pressure on low pressure
side is high.
Pressure on high pressure
side is low.
Both pressure becoming
equal right after A/C is
turned OFF.Internal leak in compressor Inspect compressor and
repair or replace as neces-
sary.
0.35 - 0.45
(3.5 - 4.5)
(50 - 64)2.0 - 2.5
(20 - 25)
(285 - 355)High pressure reading on
both low and high pressure
sides.
Air bubbles are not visible
even when engine rpm is
lowered.Overcharged A/C system.
Faulty condenser cooling
operation.
Faulty condenser fan opera-
tion.Adjust refrigerant to specified
amount.
Clean condenser.
Inspect and repair condenser
fan.
High pressure reading on
both low and high pressure
sides.
Low pressure side tubing is
not cold when touched.
Air bubbles are visible
through sight glass.Presence of air in A/C sys-
tem. (Improperly evacuated)Replace condenser dryer.
Inspect quantity of compres-
sor oil and presence of con-
taminants in oil.
Evacuate system and
recharge with fresh refriger-
ant.
0.45 - 0.55
(4.5 - 5.5)
(64 - 78)High pressure reading on
both low and high pressure
sides.
Large amount of frost or
dew on the low pressure
side tubing.Faulty expansion valve.
Refrigerant flow is not regu-
lated properly.Replace expansion valve.

1B-18 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Terminal Wire CircuitMeasurement
groundNormal value Condition
AC-B-2WHT/
BLKA/C evaporator
temperature
sensor (A/C
evaporator ther-
mistor) inputGround to
engine (Fig B)1.8 V
(3520 Ω)A/C evaporator temperature sen-
sor temperature at approx. 15 °C
(59 °F) with engine running
2.51 V
(5.855 Ω)A/C evaporator temperature sen-
sor temperature at approx. 4.5 °C
(34 °F) with engine running
If the temperature is less than
approx. 4.5 °C, in this case com-
pressor and condenser fan
should be stop (come back at
more than approx. 6.1 °C (less
than 5403 Ω, 2.4 V))
E61-8GRY/
WHTSignal output to
A/C controller
(A/C ON permis-
sion signal)Ground to
engine (Fig C)10 – 14 VRequired A/C ON (terminal AC-
A13) at engine running with nor-
mal condition (refer to “INSPEC-
TION OF ECM AND ITS
CIRCUIT” in Section 6E)
0 – 1 VExcept the above-mentioned with
engine running
In this case compressor should
be stop
E61-17YEL/
BLKSignal input from
A/C controller
(A/C ON request
signal)Ground to
engine (Fig C)0 – 1.5 V Require A/C ON
10 – 14 V Turn off the A/C
E61-22YEL/
BLUCondenser cool-
ing fan motor
relay outputGround to
engine (Fig C)0 – 1 VBlower fan motor switch and A/C
or defroster switch ON with
engine running at A/C evaporator
temperature sensor temperature
input more than approx. 2.5 °C
(less than 2.5 V (5840 Ω)), refrig-
erant pressure switch ON and
signal input from ECM ON
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor more than 113 °C (236 °F)
with engine running
10 – 14 VExcept the above-mentioned with
engine running

1B-24 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
c) Purge any air existing in center charging hose
When using refrigerant container tap valve, use following
procedure to purge air.
i) Once fully tighten refrigerant container tap valve and then
loosen (open) plate nut slightly.
ii) Open low pressure valve of manifold gauge set a little.
iii) As soon as refrigerant comes out with a “hiss” through a
clearance between refrigerant container and tap valve,
tighten plate nut as well as manifold gauge set low pres-
sure valve.
iv) Turn handle of tap valve clockwise so that its needle is
screwed into the new container to make a hole for refriger-
ant flow.
8) After the system has been charged with specified amount of
refrigerant or when low pressure gauge (1) and high pres-
sure gauge (2) must indicated the following specified
amount, close low pressure side valve (3) of manifold gauge
set (4). If equipped with sight glass in this time, look into the
sight glass (6) of condenser outlet pipe (5) and check that
there are no bubbles (7) in it, which means that the system is
fully charged.
Low pressure gauge when charged with specified
amount :
About 200 - 300 kPa (2 - 3 kg/cm
2, 29 - 43 psi)
(At A/C inlet temperature 30 - 35 °C (86 - 95 °F))
High pressure gauge when charged with specified
amount :
About 1370 - 1670 kPa (14 - 17 kg/cm
2, 200 - 244 psi)
(At A/C inlet temperature 30 - 35 °C (86 - 95 °F))
1.“Hiss”
6
7
5
4
2 1
3