0A-6 GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
The WARNING and CAUTION below describe some general precautions that you should observe when servicing
a vehicle. These general precautions apply to many of the service procedures described in this manual, and they
will not necessarily be repeated with each procedure to which they apply.
WARNING:
Whenever raising a vehicle for service, be sure to follow the instructions under “VEHICLE LIFTING
POINTS” on SECTION 0A.
When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running, make sure that the parking brake
is set fully and the transmission is in Neutral (for manual transmission vehicles) or Park (for automatic
transmission vehicles). Keep hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away from the fan and belts when the
engine is running.
When it is necessary to run the engine indoors, make sure that the exhaust gas is forced outdoors.
Do not perform service work in areas where combustible materials can come in contact with a hot
exhaust system. When working with toxic or flammable materials (such as gasoline and refrigerant),
make sure that the area you work in is well-ventilated.
To avoid getting burned, keep away from hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail-
pipe, muffler, etc.
New and used engine oil can be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or
used oil. Keep new and used oil and used engine oil filters away from children and pets.
Continuous contact with used engine oil has been found to cause [skin] cancer in laboratory animals.
Brief contact with used oil may irritate skin. To minimize your exposure to used engine oil, wear a
long-sleeve shirt and moisture-proof gloves (such as dish washing gloves) when changing engine
oil. If engine oil contacts your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Launder any clothing or
rags if wet with oil, recycle or properly dispose of used oil and filters.
Make sure the bonnet is fully closed and latched before driving. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly
during driving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
CAUTION:
Before staring any service work, cover fenders, seats and
any other parts that are likely to get scratched or stained dur-
ing servicing. Also, be aware that what you wear (e.g. but-
tons) may cause damage to the vehicle’s finish.
When performing service to electrical parts that does not re-
quire use of battery power, disconnect the negative cable of
the battery.
G (Base Color)
G (Base Color)
Y (Stripe Color)
0A-24 GENERAL INFORMATION
SYMBOLS
SYMBOLDEFINITIONSYMBOLDEFINITION
Tightening torqueApply SUZUKI BOND NO. 1216
99000-31160
Apply oil (Engine, transmission,
transfer, differential)Apply SILICONE SEALANT
99000-31120
Apply fluid (Brake, power steering or
automatic transmission fluid)Apply SEALING COMPOUND 366E
99000-31090
Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
99000-25010
Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE C
99000-25030Apply THREAD LOCK 1322
99000-32110
Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE E
99000-25050Apply THREAD LOCK 1333B
99000-32020
Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE H
99000-25120Apply THREAD LOCK 1342
99000-32050
Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE I
99000-25210
Apply SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
99000-31110Do not reuse
Apply SUZUKI BOND NO. 1207C
99000-31150Note on reassembly
WIRE COLOR SYMBOLS
SymbolWire ColorSymbolWire Color
BBLKBlackO, OrORNOrange
BlBLUBlueRREDRed
BrBRNBrownWWHTWhite
GGRNGreenYYELYellow
GrGRYGrayPPNKPink
LblLT BLULight blueVPPLViolet
LgLT GRNLight green
There are two kinds of colored wire used in this vehicle. One is
single-colored wire and the other is dual-colored (striped) wire.
The single-colored wire uses only one color symbol (i.e. “G”).
The dual-colored wire uses two color symbols (i.e. “G/Y”). The first
symbol represents the base color of the wire (“G” in the figure) and
the second symbol represents the color of the stripe (“Y” in the fig-
ure).
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-3
Interval:
This interval should be
judged by
This table includes services as scheduled up to 90,000 km (54,000 miles)
mileage. Beyond 90,000 km (54,000 miles), carry out the same services at
the same intervals respectively.
This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months,Km( 1,000)153045607590g
whichever comes first.Miles( 1,000)91827364554
Months122436486072
4. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
4-1.PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation)
ValveVehicle
without
O2S
––I––I
Vehicle
with O2S–––––I
4-2.Fuel evaporative emission control system–––––I
5. BRAKE
5-1.Brake discs and padsIIIIII
Brake drums and shoes–I–I–I
5-2.Brake hoses and pipes–I–I–I
5-3.Brake fluid–R–R–R
5-4.Brake lever and cableInspect at first 15,000 km (9,000 miles) only.
6. CHASSIS AND BODY
6-1.Clutch pedal (for manual transmission)–I–I–I
6-2.Tires/wheel discsIIIIII
6-3.Propeller shaft (4WD) and drive shafts––I––I
6-4.Suspension system–I–I–I
6-5.Steering system–I–I–I
6-6.Power steering (if equipped)IIIIII
6-7.Manual transmission oilI–R––R
6-8.Automatic transmissionFluid level–I–I–I
Fluid changeReplace every 165,000 km (99,000 miles).
Fluid hose–––R––
6-9.Rear differential oil (4WD) (R: 1st 15,000 km only)R or I–I–I–
6-10. All latches, hinges and locks–I–I–I
NOTES:
“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 given in the chart
below.
Severe condition code
A –Repeated short trips F –Leaded fuel use
B –Driving on rough and/or muddy roads G –(For Diesel engine) Town use / Towing a trailer /
C –Driving on dusty roads Sustained high speed driving /
D –Driving in extremely cold weather and/or Hot climates above 30C (86F) /
salted roads Low quality lubricants or fuel
E –Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather 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 filterREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles)
or 4 months
A B C – E F – HITEM 2-1
Spark plugsREvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
or 8 months
ITEM 3 1IEvery 2,500 km (1,500 miles)
– – C – – – – –ITEM 3-1
Air cleaner filter *1REvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
or 24 months
– B C D – – – HITEM 6-2
Wheel bearingsIEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
or 12 months
– B – D E – – H
ITEM 6-3
Propeller shaft (4WD) and drive
shafts
I
Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
or 12 months
– B – – E – – H
ITEM 6-7 / 6-8
Manual transmission oil and
differential oil (4WD)
R
Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
or 24 months
– B – – E – – HITEM 6-9
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
or 24 months
NOTES:
“R”: Replace or change
“I”: Inspect and correct or replace if necessary
*1: Inspect or replace more frequently if necessary
2WD
4WD
1. Oil filler / level plug
2. Oil drain plug
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-17
ITEM 6-7
Manual Transmission Oil Inspection and Change
[Inspection]
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of oil leakage.
Repair leaky point if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for oil level check.
3) Remove oil level plug of transmission.
4) Check oil level.
Oil level can be checked roughly by means of filler / level plug
hole. That is, if oil flows out of level plug hole or if oil level is found
up to hole when level plug is removed, oil is properly filled.
If oil is found insufficient, pour specified oil up to level hole.
For specified oil, refer to description of oil change under ON-VE-
HICLE SERVICE in SECTION 7A or 7A1.
5) Tighten level plug to specified torque.
[Change]
1) Place the vehicle level and drain oil by removing drain plug.
2) Apply sealant to drain plug and tighten drain plug to specified
torque.
3) Pour specified oil up to level hole.
4) Tighten filler plug to specified torque.
For recommended oil, its amount and tightening torque data, re-
fer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE of SECTION 7A or 7A1.
ITEM 6-8
Rear Differential Oil Inspection and Change
(4WD vehicle only)
[Inspection]
1) Inspect rear differential case for evidence of oil leakage.
Repair leaky point, if any.
2) Make sure that the vehicle is placed level for oil level check.
3) Remove level plug (1) of differential. Oil level can be checked
roughly by means of level plug hole.
That is, if oil flows out of level plug hole or if oil level is found up
to hole when level plug is removed, oil is properly filled.
If oil is found insufficient, pour specified amount of specified oil
as given in SECTION 7E.
4) Tighten it to specified torque.
[Change]
Place the vehicle level and drain oil by removing drain plug (2). Pour
specified amount of specified oil, tighten drain plug and filler plug
to specified torque, referring to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE in SEC-
TION 7E.
1. Oil level gauge
2. FULL HOT mark
3. LOW HOT mark
4. FULL COLD mark
5. LOW COLD mark
1. Drain plug
0B-18 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 6-9
Automatic Transmission
[Fluid level inspection]
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of fluid leakage.
Repair leaky point, if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for fluid level check.
3) Check fluid level.
For fluid level checking procedure, refer to ON-VEHICLE SER-
VICE in SECTION 7B and be sure to perform it under specified
conditions. If fluid level is low, replenish specified fluid.
[Fluid change]
1) Perform steps 1) and 2) of above Fluid Level Inspection.
2) Change fluid. For its procedure, refer to ON-VEHICLE SER-
VICE in SECTION 7B.
CAUTION:
Use of specified fluid is absolutely necessary.
[Fluid cooler hose change]
Replace inlet and outlet hoses (1) of cooler hose and their clamps.
For replacement procedure, refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE in
SECTION 7B.
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-21
[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.
Steering
Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from in-
stability, 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 sys-
tem are free from abnormal noise and abnormal
vibration or any other abnormal condition.
Meters and Gauge
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, tem-
perature 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 fan switch lever to “HI” position and mode lever to
defroster position for this check. WARNING:
With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope,
make sure nothing is in the way downhill to
avoid any personal injury or property damage.
Be prepared to apply regular brake quickly
even if vehicle should start to move.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine oilSE, SF, SG, SH or SJ (Refer to engine oil viscosity chart in item 1-4.)
Engine coolantEthylene-glycol base coolant (“Antifreeze / Anticorrosion coolant”)
Brake fluidDOT3
Manual transmission oilSee SECTION 7A
Rear differential oilSee SECTION 7E
Automatic transmission fluidAn equivalent of DEXRON-IIE or DEXRON-III
Power steering fluidSee material table on SECTION 3B1
Door hingesEngine oil
Engine hood latchEngine oil
Key lock cylinderSpray lubricant
INFORMATION SENSORS
-1. MAP sensor
-2. TP sensor
-3. IAT sensor
-4. ECT sensor
-5. Heated oxygen sensor-1
5-1. Heated oxygen sensor-2
-6. VSS (A / T)
-7. Transmission range switch (A / T)
-8. Battery
-9. CMP sensor
-10. CKP sensor
-11. Fuel level sensor (gauge) (in fuel tank)
-12. PSP switch
-13. A / C control module (if equipped)
-14. VSS (speedometer) (M / T)OTHERS
A: ECM (PCM)
B: Main relay
C: EVAP canister
D: Data link connector CONTROL DEVICES
a: Fuel injector
b: EVAP canister purge valve
c: Fuel pump relay
d: EGR valve (step motor)
e: Malfunction indicator lamp
f: Ignition coil assembly
g: Radiator fan control relay
h: IAC valve
6-1-38 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
COMPONENT LOCATION