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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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IntervalKm (x 1,000) 153045607590
Miles (x 1,000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
CHASSIS AND BODY
Clutch (pedal height and travel)–I–I–I
Brake discs and pads (thickness, wear, damage) I I I I I I
Brake drums and shoes (wear, damage)–I–I–I
Brake hoses and pipes (leakage, damage, clamp)–I–I–I
Brake fluid–R–R–R
Brake lever and cable (damage, stroke, operation) Inspect at first 15,000 km (9,000 miles) only.
Tires (wear, damage, rotation) I I I I I I
Wheel discs (damage) I I I I I I
Suspension system (tightness, damage, rattle, breakage)–I–I–I
Propeller shafts––I––I
Manual transmission oil (leakage, level) (I: 1st 15,000 km only) I–R––R
Automatic transmission Fluid level–I–I–I
Fluid change Replace every 165,000 km (99,000 miles).
Fluid hose–––R––
Transfer oil (leakage, level) I–I–I–
Differential oil (leakage, level) (R: 1st 15,000 km only) R or I–I–I–
Steering system (tightness, damage, breakage, rattle)–I–I–I
Power steering (if equipped) I I I I I I
All latches, hinges and locks–I–I–I
NOTE:
“R”: Replace or change
“I”: Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary

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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 shown in the fol-
lowing table.
Severe condition code
A : Repeated short trips
B : Driving on rough and/or muddy roads
C : Driving on dusty roads
D : Driving in extremely cold weather and/or salted roads
E : Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather
F : Leaded fuel use
G : – – – – –
H : Trailer towing (if admitted)
Severe
Condition CodeMaintenanceMaintenance
OperationMaintenance Interval
– B C D – – – –Drive belt (V-rib belt)IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
REvery 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
A – C D E F – H Engine oil and oil filter R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 4 months
– B – – – – – –Exhaust pipe mountings IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– – C – – – – –Air cleaner filter ✱1I Every 2,500 km (1,500 miles)
REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
A B C – E F – H Spark plugsNickel spark plug R Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 8 months
Iridium spark plug
REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B C D – – – H Wheel bearing IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B – – – – – –Suspension bolts and nuts TEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B – D E – – H Propeller shafts IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B – – E – – HManual transmission,
transfer and differential oilRFirst time only:
15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Second time and after: Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months reckoning from
0 km (0 mile) or 0 month
– B – – E – – H Automatic transmission fluid REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B C D – – – –Steering knuckle seal IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
NOTE:
“I”: Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary
“R”: Replace or change
“T”: Tighten to the specified torque
✱
✱✱ ✱1: Inspect or replace more frequently if necessary

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Maintenance Service
Engine
Drive Belt
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”: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (0.18 – 0.22 in.) deflection under 100 N
(10 kg, 22 lb) pressure
3) If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to specification by
adjusting alternator position.
4) Tighten alternator adjusting bolts and pivot bolt.
5) Connect negative cable to battery.
REPLACEMENT
Replace belt. Refer to “Water Pump Belt and Cooling Fan” in Sec-
tion 6B for replacement procedure of pump belt.
POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR A/C COMPRESSOR
DRIVE BELTS INSPECTION (IF EQUIPPED)
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanli-
ness. If any defect exists, replace. 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 3 – 4 mm (0.12 – 0.16 in.).

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1) Drain engine oil by removing drain plug.
2) After draining oil, wipe drain plug clean. Reinstall drain plug,
and tighten it securely as specified below.
Tightening torque
(a) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
3) Loosen oil filter by using oil filter wrench (special tool).
Special tool
(A) : 09915-47330
4) Screw new filter on oil filter stand by hand until the filter
O-ring contacts the mounting surface.
5) Tighten the filter (1) 3/4 turn from the point of contact with
the mounting surface using an oil filter wrench (2).
Tightening torque
(b) : 14 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft) (for reference)
NOTE:
Before fitting new oil filter, be sure to oil its O-ring. Use
engine oil for this purpose.
CAUTION:
To tighten oil filter properly, it is important to accurately
identify the position at which filter O-ring first contacts
the mounting surface.

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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.