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0A-6 GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION:
Even when the accident was light enough not to cause air
bags to activate, be sure to inspect system parts and other
related parts according to instructions under ªRepair and
Inspection Required after an Accidentº in SECTION 10B.
When servicing parts other than air bag system, if shocks
may be applied to air bag system component parts, re-
move those parts beforehand.
When handling the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and
passenger), seat belt pretensioners (driver and passen-
ger) 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 disas-
sembly 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 passenger) or seat
belt pretensioners (drive and passenger), wipe off im-
mediately with a dry cloth.
Air bag wire harness can be identified easily as it is cov-
ered with a yellow protection tube. Be very careful when
handling it.
When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire har-
ness, connector or terminal is found, replace wire har-
ness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.
Do not apply power to the air bag system unless all com-
ponents 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 dis-
able air bag system referring to ªDisabling Air Bag Sys-
temº described in ªService Precautionsº under ªOn-Ve-
hicle Serviceº 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 follow the instruc-
tions.
After vehicle is completely repaired, perform ªAir Bag
Diagnostic System Checkº described in ªDiagnosisº in
SECTION 10B.
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GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-7
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 ªVEHICLE LIFTING
POINTSº 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 dishwashing 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 starting 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.
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1. Coupler
2. Probe
1. Coupler
2. Probe
3. Where male
terminal fits
0A-10 GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
SERVICE
When disconnecting and connecting coupler, make sure to
turn ignition switch OFF, or electronic parts may get dam-
aged.
Be careful not to touch the electrical terminals of parts which
use microcomputers (e.g. electronic control unit like as
ECM, PCM, P/S controller, etc.). The static electricity from
your body can damage these parts.
Never connect any tester (voltmeter, ohmmeter, or whatever)
to electronic control unit when its coupler is disconnected.
Attempt to do it may cause damage to it.
Never connect an ohmmeter to electronic control unit with
its coupler connected to it. Attempt to do it may cause dam-
age to electronic control unit and sensors.
Be sure to use a specified voltmeter / ohmmeter. Otherwise,
accurate measurements may not be obtained or personal in-
jury may result.
When taking measurements at electrical connectors using a
tester probe, be sure to insert the probe from the wire har-
ness side (backside) of the connector.
When connecting meter probe from terminal side of coupler
because it can't be connected from harness side, use extra
care not to bend male terminal of coupler of force its female
terminal open for connection.
In case of such coupler as shown connect probe as shown
to avoid opening female terminal.
Never connect probe where male terminal is supposed to fit.
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When using frame contact hoist:
1. Front lifting point
2. Rear lifting point
3. Front
GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-19
VEHICLE LIFTING POINTS
WARNING
When using frame contact hoist, apply hoist as shown (right and left at the same position). Lift up the
vehicle till 4 tires are a little off the ground and make sure that the vehicle will not fall off by trying to
move vehicle body in both ways. Work can be started only after this confirmation.
Before applying hoist to underbody, always take vehicle balance throughout service into consider-
ation. Vehicle balance on hoist may change depending of what part to be removed.
Make absolutely sure to lock hoist after vehicle is hoisted up.
Before lifting up the vehicle, check to be sure that end of hoist arm is not in contact with brake pipe,
fuel pipe, bracket or any other part.
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1. Front differential housing
2. Rear axle
housing
When using floor jack:
Front
Rear
1. Safety stands
0A-20 GENERAL INFORMATION
In raising front or rear vehicle end off the floor by jacking, be sure
to put the jack against the center portion of the front suspension
frame or rear axle housing.
WARNING:
Never apply jack against suspension parts (i.e., stabilizer,
etc.) or vehicle floor, or it may get deformed.
If the vehicle to be jacked up only at the front or rear end,
be sure to block the wheels on ground in order to ensure
safety.
After the vehicle is jacked up, be sure to support it on
stands. It is extremely dangerous to do any work on the
vehicle raised on jack alone.
To perform service with either front or rear vehicle end jacked up,
be sure to place safety stands under chassis frame so that body is
securely supported. And then check to ensure that chassis frame
does not slide on safety stands and the vehicle is held stable for
safety's sake.
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0B
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-1
SECTION 0B
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
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 autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº 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
ªLOCKº 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).
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE0B - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule Under Normal Driving Conditions 0B - 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Recommended Under Severe Driving Conditions 0B - 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE SERVICE0B - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine0B - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition System0B - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System0B - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emission Control System0B - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chassis and Body0B - 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Final Inspection0B - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS0B - 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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0B-2 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
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 (x 1,000)153045607590g
whichever comes first.Miles (x 1,000)91827364554
Months122436486072
ENGINE
1-1. Drive beltV-beltIRIRIR
V-rib belt (Flat type)±±I±±R
1-2. Camshaft timing belt (G16 engine only)Replace every 100,000 km or
60,000 miles
1-3. Valve lash (clearance)G16 engine only±I±I±I
1-4. Engine oil and
oil filterJ20 / H25 engines
G16 engine with HO2S (SG, SH, SJ)RRRRRR
G16 engine with HO2S (SE, SF),
G16 engine without HO2SReplace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
or 8 months
1-5. Engine coolant±±R±±R
1-6. Exhaust system±I±I±I
IGNITION SYSTEM
2-1. Spark plugs
Wh
Vehicle without
HO2S
Nickel plug±R±R±R
When
unleaded
HO2SIridium plug±±±R±±unleaded
fuel isVehicle with
HO2S
Nickel plug±±R±±Rfuel is
usedHO2SIridium plugReplace every 105,000 km or 63,000
miles
When leaded fuel is used, refer to ªSevere Driving Conditionº schedule
FUEL SYSTEM
3-1. Air cleaner filterIIRIIR
3-2. Fuel lines and connections±I±I±I
3-3. Fuel filterReplace 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 valveVehicle without HO2S±±I±±I
Vehicle with HO2S±±±±±I
4-3. Fuel evaporative emission
tl t
Vehicle without HO2S±I±I±I
control systemVehicle with HO2S±±±±±I
NOTES:
ªRº : Replace or change
ªIº : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary
For Item 1-2. Camshaft timing belt: This belt may be replaced every 90,000 km (54,000 miles) according
to customer's maintenance convenience.
For Sweden, item 2-1, 4-2 and 4-3 should be performed by odometer reading only.
For Item 2-1. Spark plugs, replace every 50,000 km if the local law requires.
Nickel spark plug: BKR6E-11 or K20PR-U11
Iridium spark plug: IFR6E11 or SK20PR-A11 for G16 engine, IFR5J11 or SK16PR11 for J20 / H25 engines
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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 (x 1,000)153045607590g
whichever comes first.Miles (x 1,000)91827364554
Months122436486072
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 transmissionFluid level±I±I±I
Fluid changeReplace 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
NOTES:
ªRº : Replace or change
ªIº : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary