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General Precautions
The WARNING and CAUTION below describe some general precautions that you should observe when servic-
ing 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.
Before starting any service work, cover fenders, seats
and any other parts that are likely to get scratched or
stained during servicing. Also, be aware that what you
wear (e.g, buttons) may cause damage to the vehicle’s
finish.
When performing service to electrical parts that does
not require use of battery power, disconnect the nega-
tive cable of the battery. WARNING:
Whenever raising a vehicle for service, be sure to follow the instructions under “Vehicle Lifting
Points” in this section.
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 auto-
matic 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 refriger-
ant), 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,
tailpipe, 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 ani-
mals. 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.
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Fasteners Information
Metric Fasteners
Most of the fasteners used for this vehicle are metric fasteners. When replacing any fasteners, it is most impor-
tant that replacement fasteners be the correct diameter, thread pitch and strength.
Fastener Strength Identification
Most commonly used metric fastener strength property classes are 4T, 6.8, 7T, 8.8 and radial line with the class
identification embossed on the head of each bolt. Some metric nuts will be marked with punch, 6 or 8 mark
strength identification on the nut face. Figure shows the different strength markings.
When replacing metric fasteners, be careful to use bolts and nuts of the same strength or greater than the origi-
nal fasteners (the same number marking or higher). It is likewise important to select replacement fasteners of
the correct diameter and thread pitch. Correct replacement bolts and nuts are available through the parts divi-
sion.
Metric bolts: Identification class numbers or marks correspond to bolt strength (increasing numbers represent
increasing strength).
Standard Tightening Torque
Each fastener should be tightened to the torque specified in each section of this manual. If no description or
specification is provided, refer to the following tightening torque chart for the applicable torque for each fastener.
When a fastener of greater strength than the original one is used, however, use the torque specified for the orig-
inal fastener.
1. Nuts strength identification
NOTE:
For the flanged bolt, flanged nut and self-lock nut of 4T and 7T strength, add 10% to the tightening
torque given in the chart below.
The chart below is applicable only where the fastened parts are made of steel light alloy.
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0A 6F1
0B
0B
6G
1A 6H
1B 6K
37A
3A 7A1
3B1 7B1
3C1 7C1
3D 7D
3E 7E
3F 7F
4A2 8A
4B 8B
8C
58D
5A 8E
5B
5C 9
5E
5E1 10
10A
610B
6-1
6A1
6A2
6A4
6B
6C
6E1
6E2
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-4
Maintenance Service...................................... 0B-5
Engine .......................................................... 0B-5
Drive Belt .................................................. 0B-5
Valve Lash................................................ 0B-6
Engine Oil and Filter ................................. 0B-6
Engine Coolant ......................................... 0B-8
Exhaust System ....................................... 0B-8
Ignition System ............................................. 0B-9
Spark Plugs .............................................. 0B-9
Fuel System ................................................. 0B-9
Air Cleaner Filter ...................................... 0B-9
Fuel Lines and Connections ................... 0B-10
Fuel Filter ............................................... 0B-10
Fuel Tank ............................................... 0B-10
Emission Control System ........................... 0B-10
Crankcase Ventilation Hoses and
Connections ........................................... 0B-10
PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation)
Valve ..................................................... 0B-11Fuel Evaporative Emission Control
System ................................................... 0B-11
Chassis and Body ...................................... 0B-11
Clutch ..................................................... 0B-11
Brake Discs and Pads ............................ 0B-11
Brake Drums and Shoes ........................ 0B-12
Brake Hoses and Pipes.......................... 0B-12
Brake Fluid ............................................. 0B-12
Parking Brake Lever and Cable ............. 0B-13
Tires/Wheels .......................................... 0B-13
Suspension System ............................... 0B-14
Propeller Shafts...................................... 0B-15
Manual Transmission Oil........................ 0B-16
Automatic Transmission Fluid ................ 0B-16
Transfer and Differential Oil ................... 0B-17
Steering System ..................................... 0B-18
Steering Knuckle Seal ............................ 0B-18
Power Steering (P/S) System
(if equipped) ........................................... 0B-19
All Hinges, Latches and Locks ............... 0B-19
Final Inspection............................................ 0B-20
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 0B-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).
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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 (x 1,000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
Miles (x 1,000) 9 1827364554
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
ENGINE
Drive belt V-belt I R I R I R
V-rib belt (Flat type)––I––R
Valve lash (clearance) –I–I–I
Engine oil and oil filter R R R R R R
Engine coolant––R––R
Exhaust system–I–I–I
IGNITION SYSTEM
✱Spark plugs When
unleaded
fuel is usedVehicle without
HO2SNickel spark
plug–R–R–R
Iridium spark
plug––R––R
Vehicle with
HO2SNickel spark
plug––R––R
Iridium spark
plug–––R––
When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Maintenance Recommended Under Severe Driving Condi-
tions” in this section.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner filter I I R I I R
Fuel lines and connections–I–I–I
Fuel filter Replace every 210,000 km (126,000 miles).
Fuel tank––I––I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Crankcase ventilation hoses and connections
(Vehicle without HO2S)––I––I
✱PCV valve Vehicle without HO2S––I––I
Vehicle with HO2S–––––I
✱Fuel evaporative emission
control 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, items with
✱
✱✱ ✱ (asterisk) should be performed by odometer reading only.
For spark plugs, replace every 50,000 km if the local law requires.
Nickel spark plug: BKR6E-11 (NGK) or K20PR-U11 (DENSO)
Iridium spark plug: IFR5E11 (NGK) or SK16PR-A11 (DENSO)
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3) Check belt for tension.
Power steering pump and/or A/C compressor drive belt
tension
“a”: 6 – 9 mm (0.24 – 0.35 in.) deflection under 100 N
(10 kg, 22 lb) pressure.
4) If belt tension is out of above specification, adjust it referring
to “Compressor Drive Belt” in Section 1B or “Power Steering
Belt Check” in Section 3B1.
5) Connect negative cable to battery.
REPLACEMENT
Replace belt with new one referring to “Compressor Drive Belt” in
Section 1B or “Power Steering Belt Check” in Section 3B1.
Valve Lash
INSPECTION
1) Inspect intake and exhaust valve lash and adjust as neces-
sary.
Refer to “Valve Lash (Clearance)” in Section 6A1 for valve
lash inspection and adjustment procedure.
Engine Oil and Filter
CHANGE
Before draining engine oil, check engine for oil leakage. If any evi-
dence of leakage is found, make sure to correct defective part
before proceeding to the following work.
1. P/S pump pulley
2. Camshaft pulley
3. A/C compressor pulley (if equipped)
4. Belt tension pulley
1. Camshaft
2. Thickness gauge
WARNING:
New and used engine oil can be hazardous.
Be sure to read “WARNING” in General Precaution in
Section 0A and observe what in written there.
Step 1) – 7) outlined below must be performed with
ENGINE NOT RUNNING. For step 8), be sure to have
adequate ventilation while engine is running.
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6) Replenish oil until oil level is brought to FULL level mark on
dipstick. (oil pan and oil filter capacity). The filler inlet is at
the top of the cylinder head cover.
It is recommended to use engine oil of SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ or
SL grade.
Select the appropriate oil viscosity according to the proper
engine oil viscosity chart [A].
Engine oil specification
7) Check oil filter and drain plug for oil leakage.
8) Start engine and run it for three minutes. Stop it and wait five
minutes before checking oil level. Add oil, as necessary, to
bring oil level to FULL level mark on dipstick.
Engine Coolant
CHANGE
Change engine coolant referring to “Cooling System Flush and
Refill” in Section 6B.
Exhaust System
INSPECTION
Oil pan capacity About 3.8 liters (8.0/6.7 US/lmp pt.)
Oil filter capacity About 0.2 liters (0.4/0.3 US/lmp pt.)
Others About 0.3 liters (0.6/0.5 US/lmp pt.)
Total About 4.3 liters (9.1/7.6 US/lmp pt.)
NOTE:
Engine oil capacity is specified. However, note that the
amount of oil required when actually changing oil may
somewhat differ from the data in the table depending on
various conditions (temperature, viscosity, etc.)
1. Full level mark (hole)
2. Low level mark (hole)
WARNING:
To avoid danger of being burned, do not touch exhaust
system when it is still hot. Any service on exhaust sys-
tem should be performed when it is cool.
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When carrying out periodic maintenance, or the vehicle is raised
for other service, check exhaust system as follows:
Check rubber mountings for damage, deterioration, and out
of position.
Check exhaust system for leakage, loose connections, dents
and damages.
If bolts or nuts are loose, tighten them to specification.
Check nearby body areas for damaged, missing, or misposi-
tioned parts, open seams, holes, loose connections or other
defects which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the
vehicle.
Make sure that exhaust system components have enough
clearance from the underbody to avoid overheating and pos-
sible damage to the floor carpet.
Any defects should be fixed at once.
Ignition System
Spark Plugs
REPLACEMENT
Replace spark plugs with new ones referring to “Spark Plug” in
Section 6F.
Fuel System
Air Cleaner Filter
INSPECTION
1) Remove air cleaner case clamps (1).
2) Take cleaner filter out of air cleaner case.
3) Check air cleaner filter for dirt. Replace excessively dirty fil-
ter.
4) Blow off dust by compressed air from air outlet side of filter.
5) Install air cleaner filter into case.
6) Install air cleaner case cap and clamp it securely.
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REPLACEMENT
Replace air cleaner filter with new one according to steps 1), 2)
and 5), 6) of inspection procedure.
Fuel Lines and Connections
INSPECTION
1) Visually inspect fuel lines and connections for evidence of
fuel leakage, hose cracking and damage. Make sure all
clamps are secure.
Repair leaky joints, if any.
Replace hoses that are suspected of being cracked.
Fuel Filter
REPLACEMENT
Fuel filter (1) is a part of fuel pump assembly (2) which is installed
in fuel tank. Replace fuel filter with new one periodically, referring
to “Fuel Pump Assembly (with Fuel Filter, Fuel Level Gauge and
Fuel Cut Valve)” in Section 6C for proper procedure.
Fuel Tank
INSPECTION
Check fuel tank for damage, cracks, fuel leakage, corrosion and
tank bolts looseness.
If a problem is found, repair or replace.
Emission Control System
Crankcase Ventilation Hoses and Connections
INSPECTION
Refer to “PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve” in this sec-
tion.
WARNING:
This work must be performed in a well ventilated area
and away from any open flames (such as gas hot water
heaters).