2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Owners Manual

0A-4 GENERAL INFORMATION
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 rigidly 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 preten-
sioner, 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 connec-
tor of pretensioner. When placing a live seat belt pre-
tensioner on the workbench or some place like that, be
sure not to lay it with its exhaust hole (1) provided side
facing down. It is also prohibited to put something on
its face with an exhaust hole or to put a seat belt pre-
tensioner on top of another. Otherwise, personal injury
may result.
 Never dispose of live (inactivated) seat belt pretension-
ers (drive and passenger). If disposal is necessary, be
sure to activate them according to activation proce-
dures described 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 irrita-
tion of the skin or eyes.

GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-5
CAUTION:
 Even when the accident was light enough not to cause air bags to activate, be sure to inspect sys-
tem parts and other related parts according to instructions under “REPAIR AND INSPECTION
REQUIRED AFTER AN ACCIDENT” in SECTION 10B.
 When servicing parts other than air bag system, if shocks may be applied to air bag system compo-
nent parts, remove those parts beforehand.
 When handling the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger), forward sensors or SDM, be
careful not to drop it or apply an impact to it. If an excessive impact was applied (e.g., dropped from
a height of 91.4 cm (3 feet) or more), never attempt disassembly or repair but replace it with a new
one.
 When grease, cleaning agent, oil, water, etc. has got onto air bag (inflator) modules (driver and pas-
senger), wipe off immediately with a dry cloth.
 Air bag wire harness can be identified easily as it is covered with a yellow protection tube. Be very
careful when handling it.
 When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness, connector or terminal is found,
replace wire harness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.
 Do not apply power to the air bag system unless all components are connected or a diagnostic
chart requests it, as this will set a diagnostic trouble code.
 Never use air bag system component parts from another vehicle.
 When using electric welding, be sure to temporarily disable air bag system referring to “DIS-
ABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM” in SECTION 10B.
 Never expose air bag system component parts directly to hot air (drying or baking the vehicle after
painting) or flames.
 WARNING/CAUTION labels are attached on each part of air bag system components. Be sure to fol-
low the instructions.
 After vehicle is completely repaired, perform “AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK” in SEC-
TION 10B.

0A-6 GENERAL INFORMATION
Identification Information
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle body number is on the left side of instrument panel
and punched on the chassis inside the tire housing on the right
front side.

GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-7
Engine Identification Number
The number is punched on the cylinder block.
Engine Identification Number Specification
Transmission Identification Number
The A/T manufacture’s identification number is located on the
transmission case as shown. However, the M/T identification
number is not assign.
27 H A 100001
Sequential Number
Engine Displacement
(27 2.7 Liter)
Engine Type

0A-8 GENERAL INFORMATION
Warning, Caution and Information Labels
The figure below shows main labels among others that are attached to vehicle component parts.
When servicing and handling parts, refer to WARNING/CAUTION instructions printed on labels.
If any WARNING/CAUTION label is found stained or damaged, clean or replace it as necessary.
1. Passenger seat belt label (if equipped) 5. Blank 9. Jacking instruction label
2. Radiator cap label 6. Air bag label on sun visor 10. Transfer label (if equipped)
3. Air bag label 7. Air bag label on sun visor (Back side)
Air bag label and utility vehicle label on sun visor (Face side)11. Armrest label on strap
4. Engine cooling fan label 8. Jacking instructions 12. Seat label (if equipped)
1. Air bag label on driver air bag (inflator) module 5. Air bag label on wire harness
2. Air bag label on combination switch and contact coil assembly 6. Air bag label on SDM
3. Air bag label on steering column cover 7. Pretensioner label on seat belt pretensioner
4. Air bag label on passenger air bag (inflator) module
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7
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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.

0B-2 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule under Normal Driving Conditions
NOTE:
 This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.
 This table includes service 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.
IntervalKm (× 1,000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
Miles (× 1,000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
ENGINE
1-1. Drive belt V-rib belt (Flat type)––I––R
1-4. Engine oil and oil filter R R R R R R
1-5. Engine coolant––R––R
1-6. Exhaust system–I–I–I
IGNITION SYSTEM
2-1. Spark plugs When
unleaded
fuel is usedVehicle without
HO2SNickel plug –R–R–R
Iridium plug–––R––
Vehicle with
HO2SNickel plug ––R––R
Iridium plug Replace every 105,000 km or
63,000 miles
When leaded fuel is used, refer to “MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER
SERVER DRIVING CONDITIONS” in this section.
FUEL SYSTEM
3-1. Air cleaner filter I I R I I R
3-2. Fuel lines and connections–I–I–I
3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105,000 km or
63,000 miles
3-4. Fuel tank––I––I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
4-1. Crankcase ventilation hoses and connections (Vehicle without
HO2S)––I––I
4-2. PCV valve Vehicle without HO2S––I––I
Vehicle with HO2S–––––I
4-3. Fuel evaporative emission con-
trol systemVehicle without HO2S–I–I–I
Vehicle with HO2S–––––I
NOTE:
 “R”: Replace or change
 “I”: Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary
 For Sweden, item 2-1, 4-2 and 4-3 should be performed by odometer reading only.
 For Item 2-1. Nickel spark plugs, replace every 50,000 km if the local law requires.
 Nickel spark plug: BKR6E-11 or K20PR-U11
 Iridium spark plug: IFR5J11 or SK16PR11

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-3
IntervalKm (× 1,000) 153045607590
Miles (× 1,000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
CHASSIS AND BODY
6-1. Clutch (pedal and fluid level)–I–I–I
6-2.Brake discs and pads (thickness, wear, damage) IIIIII
Brake drums and shoes (wear, damage)–I–I–I
6-3. Brake hoses and pipes (leakage, damage, clamp)–I–I–I
6-4. Brake fluid–R–R–R
6-5. Brake lever and cable (damage, stroke, operation) Inspect at first 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
only
6-6.Tires (wear, damage, rotation) IIIIII
6-7.Wheel discs (damage) IIIIII
6-8. Suspension system (tighteness, damage, rattle, breakage)–I–I–I
6-9. Propeller shafts and drive shafts––I––I
6-10. Manual transmission oil (leakage, level) (I: 1st 15,000 km only) I–R––R
6-11. Automatic transmission Fluid level –I–I–I
Fluid change Replace every 165,000 km (99,000
miles)
Fluid hose–––R––
6-12. Transfer oil (leakage, level) I–I–I–
6-13. Differential oil (leakage, level) (R: 1st 15,000 km only) R or I–I–I–
6-14. Steering system (tighteness, damage, breakage, rattle)–I–I–I
6-15.Power steering (if equipped) IIIIII
6-16. All latches, hinges and locks–I–I–I
6-17. Air conditioning filter (if equipped)–IR–IR
NOTE:
 “R”: Replace or change
 “I”: Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary