1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Mount

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ALWAYS CARRY AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
WITH TRIM COVER (AIR BAG OPENING) AWAY
FROM BODY.
ALWAYS PLACE AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
ON WORKBENCH WITH TRIM COVER (AIR BAG
OPENING) UP, AWAY FROM LOOSE OBJECTS.
1. Slit on workbench
2. Workbench vise
3. Lower mounting bracket
0A-4 GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICING AND HANDLING
WARNING:
Many of service procedures require disconnection of ªAIR
BAGº fuse and all air bag (inflator) module(s) from initiator
circuit to avoid an accidental deployment.
Driver and Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Modules

For handling and storage of a live air bag (inflator) module,
select a place where the ambient temperature below 65
C
(150
F), without high humidity and away from electric
noise.

When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure
the bag opening is pointed away from you. In case of an
accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with mini-
mal chance of injury. Never carry the air bag (inflator)
module by the wires or connector on the underside of the
module. When placing a live air bag (inflator) module on
a bench or other surface, always face the bag up, away
from the surface. As the live passenger air bag (inflator)
module must be placed with its bag (trim cover) facing up,
place it on the workbench with a slit or use the workbench
vise to hold it securely at its lower mounting bracket. This
is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the
air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental de-
ployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

Never dispose of live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) mod-
ules (driver and passenger). If disposal is necessary, be
sure to deploy them according to deployment procedures
described in SECTION 10B before disposal.

The air bag (inflator) module immediately after deploy-
ment is very hot. Wait for at least half an hour to cool it off
before proceeding the work.

After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This
powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubri-
cate the bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chemical
reaction. As with many service procedures, gloves and
safety glasses should be worn.

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1. Exhaust hole
1 1
NG
GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-5
WARNING:
SDM

During service procedures, be very careful when handling
a Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM). Never strike or
jar the SDM.
Never power up the air bag system when the SDM is not
rigidly attached to the vehicle. All SDM and mounting
bracket fasteners must be carefully torqued and the arrow
must be pointing toward the front of the vehicle to ensure
proper operation of the air bag system.
The SDM could be activated when powered while not rigid-
ly attached to the vehicle which could cause deployment
and result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Driver and Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners

For handling and storage of a live seat belt pretensioner,
select a place where the ambient temperature below 65
C
(150
F), without high humidity and away from electric
noise.

Never carry seat belt pretensioner by wire or connector of
pretensioner. When placing a live seat belt pretensioner
on the workbench or some place like that, be sure not to
lay it with its exhaust hole provided side facing down. It is
also prohibited to put something on its face with an ex-
haust hole or to put a seat belt pretensioner on top of
another. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

Never dispose of live (inactivated) seat belt pretensioners
(driver and passenger). If disposal is necessary, be sure
to activate them according to activation procedures de-
scribed in SECTION 10B before disposal.

The seat belt pretensioner immediately after activation is
very hot. Wait for at least half an hour to cool it off before
proceeding the work.

With many service procedures, gloves and safety glasses
should be worn to prevent any possible irritation of the
skin or eyes.

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GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-9

When disconnecting vacuum hoses, attach a tag describing
the correct installation positions so that the hoses can be re-
installed correctly.

After servicing fuel, oil, coolant, vacuum, exhaust or brake
systems, check all lines related to the system for leaks.

For vehicles equipped with fuel injection systems, never dis-
connect the fuel line between the fuel pump and injector
without first releasing the fuel pressure, or fuel can be
sprayed out under pressure.
PRECAUTIONS FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER
For vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter, use only un-
leaded gasoline and be careful not to let a large amount of un-
burned gasoline enter the converter or it can be damaged.
± Conduct a spark jump test only when necessary, make it as
short as possible, and do not open the throttle.
± Conduct engine compression checks within the shortest
possible time.
± Avoid situations which can result in engine misfire (e.g.
starting the engine when the fuel tank is nearly empty).

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0B-4 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
If the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is
recommended that applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval as given in the chart
below.
Severe condition code
A ± Repeated short trips E ± Repeated short trips in extremely
B ± Driving on rough and / or muddy roads cold weather
C ± Driving on dusty roads F ± Leaded fuel use
D ± Driving in extremely cold weather G ± ± ± ± ± ± ± ± ±
and / or salted roads H ± Trailer towing (if admitted)
Severe
Condition Code
MaintenanceMaintenance
OperationMaintenance Interval
BCDITEM 1-1IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
± B C D ± ± ± ±Drive belt (V-rib belt)REvery 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
A ± C D E F ± HITEM 1-4
Engine oil and oil filterREvery 5,000 km
(3,000 miles) or 4 months
± B ± ± ± ± ± ±ITEM 1-6
Exhaust pipe mountingsIEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
CITEM 3-1IEvery 2,500 km
(1,500 miles)
± ± C ± ± ± ± ±Air cleaner filter*1REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
ABC EF HITEM 2-1Nickel plugREvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or 8 months
A B C ± E F ± HSpark plugsIridium plugREvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
± B ± D E ± ± HITEM 6-9
Propeller shafts and drive shaftsIEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
± B ± ± E ± ± H
ITEM 6-10, 6-12, 6-13
Manual transmission,
transfer and differential oil
REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
± B ± ± E ± ± HITEM 6-11
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
± B ± ± ± ± ± ±ITEM 6-8
Suspension bolts and nutsTEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
± B C D ± ± ± HITEM 6-7
Wheel bearingIEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
CD
ITEM 6-17
Air conditioning filter*2
IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
± ± C D ± ± ± ±Air conditioning filter 2
(if equipped)REvery 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
NOTES:
ªIº : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary
ªRº : Replace or change
ªTº : Tighten to the specified torque
*1 : Inspect or replace more frequently if necessary.
*2 : Clean or replace more frequently if the air from the air conditioning decreases.

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1. Oil filter
2. Oil filter wrench
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-9
3) Loosen oil filter by using oil filter wrench (special tool).
Special Tool
(A): 09915-47310 (H25 engine)
09915-47330 (G16 and J20 engines)
NOTE:
Before fitting new oil filter, be sure to oil its O-ring. Use engine
oil for this purpose.
4) Screw new filter on oil filter stand by hand until the filter O-ring
contacts the mounting surface.
CAUTION:
To tighten oil filter properly, it is important to accurately
identify the position at which at filter O-ring first 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 (Reference)
(b): 14 N
.m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
6) Replenish oil until oil level is brought to FULL level mark on dip-
stick. (oil pan and oil filter capacity). The filler inlet is at the top
of the cylinder head cover.
It is recommended to use engine oil of SG, SH or SJ grade.
NOTE:
For temperature between ±20
C (±4
F) and 30
C (86
F), it
is highly recommended to use SAE 10W ± 30 oil.
G16 EngineJ20 EngineH25 Engine
Oil pan capacityAbout 4.0 liters
(10.6 / 8.8 US / Imp pt.)About 5.0 liters
(10.6 / 8.8 US / Imp pt.)

Oil filter capacityAbout 0.2 liters
(0.4 / 0.3 US / Imp pt.)
About 0.5 liters
(1.1 / 0.9 US / Imp pt.)
OthersAbout 0.3 liters
(0.6 / 0.5 US / Imp pt.)About 0.4 liters
(1.1 / 0.9 US / Imp pt.)About 0.7 liters
(1.5 / 1.2 US / Imp pt.)
TotalAbout 4.5 liters
(9.5 / 7.9 US / Imp pt.)About 5.6 liters
(11.8 / 9.8 US / Imp pt.)About 6.2 liters
(13.1 / 10.9 US / Imp pt.)

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1. Full level mark (hole)
2. Low level mark (hole)
0B-10 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
NOTE:
Engine oil capacity is specified. However, note that the
amount of oil required when actually changing oil may
somewhat differ from the data in the table depending on
various conditions (temperature, viscosity, etc.).
7) Check oil filter and drain plug for oil leakage.
8) Start engine and run it for three minutes. Stop it and wait five min-
utes before checking oil level. Add oil, as necessary, to bring oil
level to FULL level mark on dipstick.
NOTE:
Step 1) ± 7) outlined above must be performed with ENGINE
NOT RUNNING. For step 8), be sure to have adequate ven-
tilation while engine is running.
ITEM 1-5
Engine Coolant Change
WARNING:
To help avoid danger of being burned, do not remove radia-
tor cap while engine and radiator are still hot. Scalding fluid
and steam can be blown out under pressure if cap is taken
off too soon.
1) Remove radiator cap when engine is cool.
2) Loosen radiator drain plug to drain coolant.
3) Remove reservoir, which is on the side of radiator, and drain.
4) Tighten plug securely. Also reinstall reservoir.
5) Fill radiator with specified amount of coolant, and run engine for
2 or 3 minutes at idle. This drives out any air which may still be
trapped within cooling system. STOP ENGINE. Add coolant as
necessary until coolant level reaches the filler throat of radiator.
Reinstall radiator cap.

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-11
1. Reservoir
2. FULL level mark
3. LOW level mark
4. Arrow mark
5. Reservoir cap
546) Add coolant to reservoir so that its level aligns with Full mark.
Then, reinstall cap aligning arrow marks on reservoir and cap.
NOTE:
When installing reservoir cap, align arrow marks on reser-
voir and cap.
CAUTION:
When changing engine coolant, use mixture of 50% wa-
ter and 50% ANTIFREEZE / ANTICORROSION COOLANT
for the market where ambient temperature falls lower
than ±16C (3F) in winter, and mixture of 70% water and
30% ANTIFREEZE / ANTICORROSION COOLANT for the
market where ambient temperature doesn't fall lower
than ±16C (3F).
Even in a market where no freezing temperature is antici-
pated, mixture of 70% water and 30% ANTIFREEZE / AN-
TICORROSION COOLANT should be used for the pur-
pose of corrosion protection and lubrication.
ITEM 1-6
Exhaust System Inspection
WARING:
To avoid danger of being burned, do not touch exhaust sys-
tem when it is still hot. Any service on exhaust system
should be performed when it is cool.
When carrying out periodic maintenance, or the vehicle is raised for
other service, check exhaust system as follows:

Check rubber mountings for damage, deterioration, and out of
position.

Check exhaust system for leakage, loose connections, dents and
damages.
If bolts or nuts are loose, tighten them to specification.

Check nearby body areas for damaged, missing, or misposi-
tioned parts, open seams, holes, loose connections or other de-
fects which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the vehicle.

Make sure that exhaust system components have enough clear-
ance from the underbody to avoid overheating and possible dam-
age to the floor carpet.

Any defects should be fixed at once.

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0B-18 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 6-8
Suspension System Inspection
Check suspension bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten them
as necessary.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
NOTE:
For details of check points, refer to tables of Tightening Torque
Specification in Section 3D and 3E.
Front
1) Check stabilizer bar for damage or deformation.
2) Check bushing for damage, wear or deterioration.
3) Inspect strut for damage, deformation, oil leakage and opera-
tion. If strut is found faulty, replace it as an assembly unit, be-
cause it can not be disassembled.
Refer to strut check Section 3D for operation check.
4) Inspect strut boot for damage or crack.
5) Inspect for cracks or deformation in spring seat.
6) Inspect for deterioration of bump stopper.
7) Inspect strut mount for wear, cracks or deformation.
8) Check ball joint stud dust seal (boot) for leaks, detachment,
tear or other damage. Check suspension arm bushing for dam-
age, wear or deterioration.
Rear
9) Check shock absorber for damage, deformation, oil leakage
and operation.
10) Check bushings for wear and damage.