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0B-20 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ENGINE START
Check engine start for readiness.
On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each select lever position. The starting motor
should crank only in “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, place the shift lever in “Neutral,” depress clutch pedal fully any try to start.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK
Check for leakage, cracks or loose supports.
CLUTCH (FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Check for the following.
Clutch is completely released when depressing clutch pedal,
No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and accelerating.
Clutch itself is free from any abnormal condition.
GEARSHIFT OR SELECT LEVER (TRANSMISSION)
Check gear shift or select lever for smooth shifting to all positions and for good performance of transmission in
any position.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, also check that shift indicator indicates properly according to
which position select lever is shifted to.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, make sure that vehicle is at complete stop when shifting select
lever to “P” range position and release all brakes.
BRAKE
Foot Brake
Check the followings:
that brake pedal has proper travel,
that brake works properly,
that it is free from noise,
that vehicle does not pull to one side when brake is applied.
and that brake do not drag.
Parking Brake
Check that lever has proper travel.
Check to ensure that parking brake is fully effective when the vehicle is stopped on the safe slope and brake
lever is pulled all the way.WARNING:
Before performing the following check, be sure to have enough room around the vehicle. Then, firmly
apply both the parking brake and the regular brakes. Do not use the accelerator pedal. If the engine
starts, be ready to turn off the ignition promptly. Take these precautions because the vehicle could
move without warning and possibly cause personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope, make sure nothing is in the way downhill to avoid any per-
sonal injury or property damage. Be prepared to apply regular brake quickly even if vehicle should
start to move.
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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
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0B-22 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
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HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-1
6F1
6F2
6G
1A
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
7C1
7D
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 1A
HEATER AND VENTILATION
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 1A-2
DIAGNOSIS ..................................................... 1A-3
DIAGNOSIS TABLE ..................................... 1A-3
WIRING CIRCUIT ........................................ 1A-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 1A-5
HEATER UNIT ............................................. 1A-5BLOWER FAN MOTOR ............................... 1A-7
BLOWER FAN MOTOR RESISTOR ........... 1A-8
HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY ............... 1A-9
AIR INLET BOX ......................................... 1A-12
VENTILATION LOUVER............................ 1A-13
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS ............. 1A-14
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:
The link mechanism of the heater varies depending on the specifications.
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1A-2 HEATER AND VENTILATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. Heater unit 5. Ventilation louver 9. Demister air 13. Heater core
2. Air inlet box 6. Ventilation air 10. Fresh air
3. Ventilator duct 7. Foot air 11. Recirculation air
4. Defroster nozzle 8. Defroster air 12. Blower fan motor assembly
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HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-3
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Heater blower fan
motor won’t work even
when its switch is
operating position.Fuse blown Check “HEATER” fuse, main heater
fuse and check for short circuit to
ground.
Blower main relay faulty Check blower main relay.
Blower fan motor resistor faulty Check resistor.
Blower fan motor switch faulty Check blower fan switch.
Blower fan motor faulty Replace motor.
Wiring or grounding faulty Repair as necessary.
Heater blower fan
won’t work when its
switch is maximum
position.Blower maximum relay faulty Check blower maximum relay.
Blower fan motor switch faulty Check blower fan switch.
Wiring or grounding faulty Check wiring, grounding and repair
as necessary.
Incorrect temperature
output.Control cables broken or binding Check cables.
Temperature control lever faulty Check control lever.
Position of control cable clamp is faulty Check and adjustment.
Temperature door assembly broken Repair temperature door assembly.
Air ducts clogged Repair air ducts.
Heater core leaking or clogged Replace core.
Heater hoses leaking or clogged Replace hoses.
Thermostat faulty Check thermostat by referring to
Section 6B.
When mode control
lever is changed, air
outlet port is not
changed or lever posi-
tion disagree with air
outlet port.Control cable broken or binding Check cable.
Mode control lever faulty Check control lever.
Position of control cable clamp is faulty Check and adjust clamp posi-
tion.Check and adjustment.
Air damper broken Repair damper.
Air ducts leaking or clogged Repair air ducts.
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1A-4 HEATER AND VENTILATION
WIRING CIRCUIT
1. Main fuse box 4. Lighting switch 7. Blower fan switch 10. To ECM
2. Ignition switch 5. Blower fan motor 8. To ECM (idle up signal)
3. Circuit fuse box 6. Blower fan motor resistor 9. Generator
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HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEATER UNIT
1. Heater core 4. Temperature door assembly 7. Temperature lever assembly Do not reuse
2. Blower fan motor assembly 5. Air outlet control door assembly 8. Packing
3. Blower fan motor resistor 6. Air outlet control lever assembly 9. Demistor air outlet case