2000 SUZUKI SWIFT wheel

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-3
IntervalKm (x 1,000) 153045607590
Miles (x 1,000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
BRAKE
Brake discs and pads (thickness, wear, damage) I I I I I I
Brake drums and shoes (wear, damage)–I–I–I
Brake hoses and pipes (leakage, damage, clamp)–I–I–I
Brake fluid–R–R–R
Brake lever and cable (damage, stroke, operation) Inspect at first 15,000 km (9,000 miles only)
CHASSIS AND BODY
Clutch (pedal height and travel)–I–I–I
Tires (wear, damage, rotation) /wheels (damage) I I I I I I
Suspension system (tightness, damage, rattle, breakage)–I–I–I
Steering system (tightness, damage, breakage, rattle)–I–I–I
Drive shaft (axle) boots/Propeller shafts (4WD)––I––I
Manual transmission oil (leakage, level) (I : 1st 15,000 km only) I–R––R
Automatic transmission
fluidFluid level–I–I–I
Fluid change Replace every 165,000 km (99,000 miles)
Transfer oil (4WD) (leakage, level) I–I–I–
Rear differential oil (4WD) (leakage, level) (R : 1st 15,000 km
only)R or I–I–I–
All latches, hinges and locks–I–I–I
NOTE:
 “R” : Replace or change
 “I” : Inspect and correct or replace if necessary

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 shown in the
following table.
Severe condition code :
A : Repeated short trips
B : Driving on rough and/or muddy roads
C : Driving on dusty roads
D : Driving in extremely cold weather and/or salted roads
E : Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather
F : Leaded fuel use
G : – – – – –
H : Towing a trailer (if admitted)
Severe
Condition CodeMaintenanceMaintenance
OperationMaintenance Interval
– B C D – – – –Drive beltIEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
REvery 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
A – C D E F – H Engine oil and oil filter REvery 5,000 km
(3,000 miles) or 4 months
– – C – – – – –Air cleaner filter ✱1IEvery 2,500 km
(1,500 miles)
REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
A B C – E F – H Spark plugsNickel spark plug
REvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or 8 months
Iridium spark plug
REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B C D – – – H Wheel bearings IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B – D E – – H Drive shafts and propeller shafts (4WD) IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B – – E – – HManual transmission, transfer (4WD) and
differential oil (4WD)REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B – – E – – H Automatic transmission fluid REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
NOTE:
 “I” : Inspect and correct or replace if necessary
 “R” : Replace or change

✱
✱✱ ✱1 : Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.

0B-12 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
FUEL TANK
INSPECTION
Check fuel tank damage, cracks, fuel leakage, corrosion and tank
bolts looseness.
If a problem is found, repair or replace.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
PCV VALVE
INSPECTION
Check crankcase ventilation hose and PCV hose for leaks, cracks
or clog, and PCV valve for stick or clog. Refer to “PCV SYSTEM”
of Section 6E1 for PCV valve checking procedure.
FUEL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
INSPECTION
1) Visually inspect hoses for cracks, damage, or excessive
bends. Inspect all clamps for damage and proper position.
2) Check EVAP canister for operation and clog, referring to
“EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM” in Section 6E1.
If a malfunction is found, repair or replace.
BRAKE
BRAKE DISCS AND PADS (FRONT)
INSPECTION
1) Remove wheel and caliper but don’t disconnect brake hose
from caliper.
2) Check front disc brake pads and discs for excessive wear,
damage and deflection. Replace parts as necessary. For
details, refer to “FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD” in Section 5.
Be sure to torque caliper pin bolts to specification.

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-13
BRAKE DRUMS AND SHOES (REAR)
INSPECTION
1) Remove wheel and brake drum.
2) Check rear brake drums and brake linings for excessive
wear and damage, while wheels and drums are removed. At
the same time, check wheel cylinders for leaks. Replace
these parts as necessary.
For details, refer to “BRAKE DRUM” in Section 5.
BRAKE HOSES AND PIPES
INSPECTION
Perform this inspection where these is enough light and use a
mirror as necessary.
Check brake hoses and pipes for proper hookup, leaks,
cracks, chafing and other damage.
Check that hoses and pipes are clear of sharp edges and
moving parts.
Repair or replace any of these parts as necessary.
BRAKE FLUID
REPLACEMENT
Change brake fluid as follows.
Drain existing fluid from brake system completely, fill system with
specified fluid and carry out air purge operation.
For air purging procedure, refer to “BLEEDING BRAKES” in Sec-
tion 5.
BRAKE LEVER AND CABLE
INSPECTION
1) Inspect brake cable for damage and smooth movement.
Replace cable if it is in deteriorated condition.
CAUTION:
After replacing any brake pipe or hose, be sure to carry
out air purge operation.

0B-14 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
2) Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If any
damage or wear is found, replace parking lever.
3) Check parking brake lever for proper operation and stroke,
and adjust it if necessary.
For checking and adjusting procedures, refer to “PARKING
BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT” in Section 5.
Parking brake lever stroke
“a” :4 - 9 notches (with 20 kg (44 lbs) of pull pressure)
CHASSIS AND BODY
CLUTCH
INSPECTION
Check clutch pedal for height and free travel (1) referring to
“CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT CHECK” and “CLUTCH PEDAL
FREE TRAVEL CHECK” in Section 7C. Adjust or correct if neces-
sary.
TIRES / WHEELS
TIRES INSPECTION
1) Check tires for uneven or excessive wear, or damage.
If defective, replace.
Refer to “TIRE DIAGNOSIS” in Section 3 for details.
2) Check inflating pressure of each tire and adjust pressure to
specification as necessary.
3) Rotate tires.
For details, refer to “TIRE ROTATION” in Section 3F.
1. Wear indicator
NOTE:
 Tire inflation pressure should be checked when tires
are cool.
 Specified tire inflation pressure should be found on
tire placard or in owner’s manual which came with the
vehicle.

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-15
WHEEL DISCS INSPECTION
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A disc in
badly damaged condition must be replaced.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
1) Check front wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal
noise or rattles. For details, refer to “WHEEL DISC, NUT
AND BEARING CHECK” in Section 3D.
2) Check rear wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal noise
or rattles. For details, refer to “WHEEL DISC, NUT AND
BEARING CHECK” in Section 3E.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
INSPECTION
Inspect front struts & rear shock absorbers for evidence of oil
leakage, dents or any other damage on sleeves ; and
inspect anchor ends for deterioration.
Replace defective parts, if any.
Check front and rear suspension systems for damaged,
loose or missing parts ; also for parts showing signs of wear
or lack of lubrication.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
Check front suspension arm ball joint stud dust seals for
leakage, detachment, tear or any other damage.
Replace defective boot, if any.
STEERING SYSTEM
INSPECTION
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle
straight on ground.
Steering wheel play
“a” : 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.1 in.)
2) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten them as
necessary. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.

0B-16 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
3) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage. Repair or
replace defective parts, if any.
4) Check boots (1) and (2) of steering linkage and steering gear
case for damage (leak, detachment, tear, etc.). If damage is
found, replace defective boot with new one.
If any dent is found on steering gear case boots, correct it to
original shape by turning steering wheel to the right or left as
far as it stops and holding it for a few seconds.
5) Check universal joints (3) of steering shaft for rattle and
damage. If rattle or damage is found, replace defective part
with a new one.
6) Check that steering wheel can be turned fully to the right and
left. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
7) If equipped with power steering system, check also, in addi-
tion to above check items, that steering wheel can be turned
fully to the right and left more lightly when engine is running
at idle speed than when it is stopped. Repair, if found faulty.
8) Check wheel alignment referring to Section 3A.
DRIVE SHAFT (AXLE) BOOTS / PROPELLER SHAFTS
(4WD)
DRIVE SHAFT (AXLE) BOOTS INSPECTION
Check drive shaft boots (wheel side and differential side) for
leaks, detachment, tear or other damage.
Replace boot as necessary.
PROPELLER SHAFTS (4WD) INSPECTION
1) Check propeller shaft connecting bolts for looseness. If
looseness is found, tighten to specified torque.
2) Check propeller shaft joints for wear, play and damage.
If any defect is found, replace.
3) Check propeller shaft center support for biting of foreign mat-
ter, crack, abnormal noise and damage. If any defect is
found, replace.

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-21
STEERING
Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from instability, or abnormally heavy feeling.
Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.
ENGINE
Check that engine responds readily at all speeds.
Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration.
BODY, WHEELS AND POWER TRANSMITTING SYSTEM
Check that body, wheels and power transmitting system are free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration or
any other abnormal condition.
METERS AND GAUGE
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, temperature gauge, etc. are operating accurately.
LIGHTS
Check that all lights operate properly.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Periodically check that air comes out from defroster outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.
Set mode control lever to defroster position and fan switch lever to “HI” position for this check.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine oil SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ grade (Refer to “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER”
in this section for engine oil viscosity.)
Engine coolant
(Ethylene glycol base coolant)“Antifreeze/Anticorrosion coolant”
Brake fluid DOT 3
Manual transmission oil Refer to “M/T OIL CHANGE” in Section 7A.
Transfer oil (4WD) Refer to “TRANSFER OIL CHANGE” in Section 7D.
Differential oil (4WD) Refer to “DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE” in Section 7F.
Automatic transmission fluid
An equivalent of DEXRON
®-III
Door hinges Engine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Hood latch assembly Engine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Key lock cylinder Spray lubricant