2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA service

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-5
Maintenance Service
Engine and Emission Control
ITEM 1-1
Drive belt inspection and replacement
WATER PUMP AND GENERATOR DRIVE BELT INSPEC-
TION
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanli-
ness. If any defect exists, replace.
Check belt for tension.
Water pump and generator belt tension “a”: 9-11 mm
(0.35- 0.43 in.) deflection under 100 N, 10 kg or 22 lb pres-
sure
3) If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to specification by
adjusting alternator position.
4) Tighten alternator adjusting bolt and pivot bolts.
5) Connect negative (–) cable to battery.
WATER PUMP AND GENERATOR DRIVE BELT REPLACE-
MENT
Replace belt. Refer to Section 6B for replacement procedure of
pump belt.WARNING:
All inspection and replacement are to be performed with
ENGINE NOT RUNNING.
NOTE:
When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension
to 7 - 9 mm (0.28 - 0.35 in.)
1. Crankshaft pulley
2. Water pump pulley
3. 100 N, 10 kg or 22 lb

HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-1
1A
SECTION 1A
HEATER AND VENTILATION
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 1A-2
Rear Duct ..................................................... 1A-3
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:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-1
1B
SECTION 1B
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 1B-3
Refrigerant Type .......................................... 1B-3
Refrigerant Flow of Air Conditioning System 1B-3
Major Components And Location ................. 1B-4
Diagnosis ........................................................ 1B-6
General ........................................................ 1B-6
Main A/C system (front A/C system) ........ 1B-6
Rear A/C system ...................................... 1B-8
Quickly Checking of Refrigerant Charge
(If Equipped with Sight Glass) ...................... 1B-9
Performance Diagnosis .............................. 1B-10
Performance diagnosis table .................. 1B-12
Detail diagnosis table (at ambient temperature within 30 - 35 °C
(85 - 95 °F)) ............................................ 1B-13
Wiring Circuit.............................................. 1B-14
Inspection of A/C Controller and Its
Circuits ....................................................... 1B-15
Voltage check......................................... 1B-15
Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuation and
Charging ....................................................... 1B-19
Operation Procedure for Charging A/C with
Refrigerant ................................................. 1B-19
Recovery .................................................... 1B-20
Evacuating ................................................. 1B-21
Evacuating procedure ............................ 1B-21
Checking system for pressure leaks ...... 1B-22 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).
CAUTION:
The air conditioning system of this vehicle uses refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
None of refrigerant, compressor oil and component parts is interchangeable between two types of
A/C: one using refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12) and the other using refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
Be sure to check which refrigerant is used before any service work including inspection and mainte-
nance. For identification between these two types, refer to “REFRIGERANT TYPE” in this section.
When replenishing or changing refrigerant and compressor oil and when replacing parts, make sure
that the material or the part to be used is appropriate to the A/C installed in the vehicle being serviced.
Use of incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.
NOTE:
 For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Man-
ual mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
 For basic servicing method of the air conditioning system that is not described in this section, refer
to “AIR CONDITIONING BASIC MANUAL (99520-02130)”.

1B-2 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Charging .................................................... 1B-22
On-Vehicle Service ...................................... 1B-25
Precaution .................................................. 1B-25
Piping ..................................................... 1B-25
Handling refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) 1B-26
Refrigerant recovery............................... 1B-26
Refrigerant charge ................................. 1B-26
Replenishing compressor oil .................. 1B-27
Rear A/C Unit (Rear A/C Evaporator) ........ 1B-28
Rear Expansion Valve ............................... 1B-29
Rear A/C Evaporator Temperature
Controller ................................................... 1B-30
Refrigerant Pipes and Hoses ..................... 1B-31
Solenoid Valve ........................................... 1B-32
Rear Blower Motor Assembly .................... 1B-33Rear Blower Motor Relay and Solenoid
Valve Relay................................................ 1B-34
Rear A/C Main Switch................................ 1B-34
Rear Blower Motor Resistor....................... 1B-35
Rear Blower Motor Switch ......................... 1B-36
Rear A/C No.1 and No.2 Duct ................... 1B-37
Rear A/C No.1 duct ................................ 1B-37
Rear A/C No.2 duct ................................ 1B-37
Compressor Assembly............................... 1B-38
Magnet Clutch............................................ 1B-41
Required Service Materials ......................... 1B-44
Tightening Torque Specification................ 1B-44
Special Tools ............................................... 1B-44

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-3
General Description
Refrigerant Type
Whether the A/C in the vehicle being serviced uses HFC-134a
(R-134a) or CFC-12 (R-12) is indicated on LABEL on the com-
pressor. Also, it can be checked by the shape of the service
(charge) valve.
Refrigerant Flow of Air Conditioning System
[A] : HFC-134a (R-134a)
[B] : CFC-12 (R-12)
1. Compressor label
2. Service valve
NOTE:
For single A/C model, refer to the same section of the Service Manual mentioned in FOREWORD of
this manual.
[A] : Dual A/C model 3. Condenser assembly 6. Expansion valve 9. Rear expansion valve
1. Compressor 4. Receiver/dryer 7. A/C evaporator 10. Rear A/C evaporator
2. Magnet clutch 5. Dual pressure switch 8. Solenoid valve
[A]10
8
9
5
7
6
3
2
14 : Liquid
: Vapor
: Superheated Vapor

1B-10 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Performance Diagnosis
1) Confirm that vehicle and environmental conditions are as fol-
lows.
Vehicle is not exposed to direct sun.
Ambient temperature is within 15 - 35 °C (59 - 95 °F).
2) Make sure that high pressure valve (1) and low pressure
valve (2) of manifold gauge (3) are firmly closed.
3) Connect high pressure charging hose (4) to high pressure
service valve (5) on vehicle, and connect low pressure
charging hose (6) to low pressure service valve (7) on vehi-
cle.
4) Bleed the air in charging hoses (3), (4) by loosening their
respective nuts on manifold gauge, utilizing the refrigerant
pressure. When a hiss is heard, immediately tighten nut.
5) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature (engine
coolant temperature at 80 - 90 °C (176 - 194 °F)) and keep it
at specified idle speed.
6) Operate A/C at the following conditions.
Main (front) A/C switch at ON position.
Rear A/C main switch at ON position (if equipped).
Front blower motor switch at max position.
Rear blower motor switch at max position (if equipped).
Air outlet control button at face position.
Temperature control lever at max cool position.
Vehicle door at all open.
Air inlet door at recirculation position.
7) Keep all windows, doors and engine food open.
8) With about 20 mm (0.8 in.) of dry bulb thermometer (1)
inserted into center face air outlet (2), rear A/C air outlet (3)
(dual A/C model only) and near A/C evaporator air inlet, read
temperature indicated on each thermometer. CAUTION:
Do not interchange high and low pressure charging
hoses by mistake.
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1B-22 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Checking system for pressure leaks
After completing the evacuation, close manifold gauge high pres-
sure valve (HI) and low-pressure valve (LO) and wait 10 minutes.
Verify that low-pressure gauge reading has not changed.
Charging
CAUTION:
If the gauge reading moves closer to “0”, there is a leak
somewhere. Inspect the tubing connections, make nec-
essary corrections, and evacuate system once again,
making sure that there are no leaks.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS CHARGE THROUGH LOW PRESSURE-SIDE of A/C system at after the initial charging is
performed from the high-pressure side with the engine stopped.
NEVER CHARGE TO HIGH PRESSURE-SIDE of A/C system with engine running.
Do not charge while compressor is hot.
When installing tap valve to refrigerant container to make a hole there through, carefully follow
directions given by manufacturer.
A pressure gauge should always be used before and during charging.
The refrigerant container should be emptied of refrigerant when discarding it.
The refrigerant container should not be heated up to 40 °C (104 °F) or over.
Refrigerant container should not be reversed in direction during charging. Reversing in direction
causes liquid refrigerant to enter compressor, causing troubles, such as compression of liquid
refrigerant and the like.
NOTE:
The air conditioning system contains HFC-134a (R-134a).
Described here is a method to charge the air conditioning system with refrigerant from the refrigerant
service container.
When charging refrigerant recovered by using the refrigerant and recycling equipment (when recy-
cling refrigerant), follow the procedure described in the equipment manufacturer’s instruction manual.