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FOREWORD
All information in this manual is based
on the latest product information
available at the time of publication.
Due to improvements or other
changes, there may be discrepancies
between information in this manual
and your vehicle. MARUTI SUZUKI
INDIA LIMITED reserves the right to
make production changes at any time,
without notice and without incurring
any obligation to make the same or
similar changes to vehicles previously
built or sold. This vehicle may not
comply with standards or regulations
of other countries. Before attempting
to register this vehicle in any other
country, check all applicable
regulations and make any necessary
modifications.
0-1This manual is an essential part of your
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle
when resold or otherwise transferred to a
new owner or operator. Please read this
manual carefully before operating your new
MARUTI SUZUKI and review the manual
from time to time. It contains important
information on safety, operation and
maintenance. You are invited to avail the
three Free Inspection Services as described
in the manual. Three free inspection
coupons are attached to this manual. Please
show this manual to your
dealer while you take your MARUTI SUZUKI
for any Service.
To prolong the life of your vehicle and
reduce maintenance cost, the periodic
maintenance must be carried out according
to “PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE”
described in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section of this manual. It
is essential for preventing trouble and
accidents to ensure your satisfaction and
safety. Daily inspection and care as per
“DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST”
described in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section of this manual is
essential for prolonging the life of the
vehicle and for safe
driving.
MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITEDMARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED believes
in conservation and protection of Earth’s
natural resources. To that end, we
encourage every vehicle owner to recycle,
trade-in or properly dispose of, as
appropriate, used Engine Oil, coolant and
other fluids, batteries and tyres etc.
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SYMPTOMS
Transmitter can't activate or deactivate the
center lock system or alarm
Control distance of the transmitter becomes
nearer (less than 10m)
It is difficult to activate or deactivate the
system in certain area using the transmitter.
Open door(s), front bonnet not trigger the
alarm.
Siren does not sound when alarm is
triggered.Troubleshooting
PROBABLE CAUSES
1. Battery of the transmitter is weak.
2. Transmitter is exposed to water or it is
wet.
3. In-line supply fuse for controller is blown
in the vehicle.
4. In case if any door is open or door
sensor is shorted with the body ground,
remote will not activate the central
locking/ alarm system.
1. Battery of the transmitter is weak.
2. Strong RF interference. (e.g. Radio
Towers, High Voltage Transmission line
near by)
1. The strong interference caused by
excessive RF activity in a particular area
1. The contact point of the door(s), front
bonnet of rear boot switch is faulty.
2. The connection of door(s), front bonnet
of rear boot switch is loose.
1. The connection of the siren wire is
loose.
2. Siren is faulty.REMEDIES
1. Replace the battery.
2. Dry the transmitter and fine-tuning may
be necessary.
3. Replate the fuse.
4. Check if all doors are properly closed
and door switch functioning is O.K.
1. Replace the battery.
2. Drive the vehicle away from the parti-
cular spot and re-test the control dis-
tance.
1. The interference is temporary and only
while the vehicle is in that area.
1. Replace the defective Switch.
2. Make proper connection.
1. Make proper connection.
2. Change the siren.
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CAUTION
Seat Belt InspectionPeriodically inspect the seat belts to make
sure they work properly and are not dam-
aged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages, and guide
loops. Replace any seat belts which do not
work properly or are damaged.
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Be sure to inspect all seat belt
assemblies after any collision. Any
seat belt assembly which was in use
during a collision (other than a very
minor one) should be replaced, even
if damage to the assembly is not
obvious. Any seat belt assembly
which was not in use during a colli-
sion should be replaced if it does not
function properly, it is damaged in any
way (that is, if the front air bags were
activated).
EXAMPLE
hinge, or seat latch. This helps pre-
vent damage to the belt system.
When you hook the belt webbing
and latch plate into the seat belt
hanger, make sure the latch plate is
on the obverse side of the belt web-
bing as shown in the illustration.
Make sure the belt webbing is not
twisted.
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Child Restraint Systems
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Be sure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned on the center of the outside
shoulder. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not fall-
ing off your shoulder. Misadjustment
of the belt could reduce the effective-
ness of the safety belt in a crash.Seat Belt Hanger (if equipped)
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EXAMPLE When you move a seatback, make
sure both the latch plate and the
belt webbing are hooked in the seat
belt hangers so the seat belts are
not caught by the seatback, seat
CAUTION
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The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake force
control function (Proportioning valve
function) of the ABS system fails.
If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,
you should:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
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Remember that stopping distance may
be longer, you may have to push
harder on the pedal, and the pedal
may go down farther than normal.
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If the brake system warning light
does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
brake has been fully released.
If the brake system warning light
does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.
If the brake system warning light
comes on at any time during vehi-
cle operation.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping at the side of the road.
– If you determine that it is safe, drive
carefully at low speed to the nearest
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for repairs, or
– Have the vehicle towed to the nearest
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for repairs.
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If any of the following conditions
occur, you should immediately ask
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the brake system.
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NOTE:
Because the disc brake system is self-
adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the
brake pads become worn. Replenishing the
brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
periodic maintenance.Seat Belt Warning Light (if
equipped)This light blinks as a reminder until the
driver’s seat belt is buckled.
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Warning and Indicator LightsBrake System Warning LightFor working check of this light, there are
following three different type operations
depending on the vehicle’s specification.
1) The light comes on briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” and/
or “START” position.
2) The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch
in the “ON” position.
3) The light comes on when under either
or both of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
specified level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking brake,
if the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir
is adequate.
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4-30 “AIR BAG” Light (if equipped)This light blinks or comes on for several
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position so you can check if the
light is working.
The light will come on and stay on if there
is a problem in the air bag system.
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If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink
or come on briefly when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position,
stays on for more than 10 seconds, or
comes on while driving, the air bag
system may not work properly. Have
both systems inspected by an autho-
rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so
you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when
driving, there may be something wrong with
the ABS.
If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” and
then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then
turns off, the system is normal. If the warn-
ing light still stays on, there is something
wrong in the system.
If the light and the brake system warning
light stay on, or come on simultaneously
when driving, your ABS system is equipped
with the rear brake force control function
(Proportioning valve function) and there may
be something wrong with both the rear
brake force control function and anti-lock
function of the ABS system.
If one of these happens, have the system
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.Malfunction Indicator Light
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If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS system.Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction
indicator light is provided on the instrument
panel to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
The malfunction indicator light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position to let you know the light is working
and goes out when the engine is started.
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or blinks when the engine is running, there
is a damage in the emission control system.
Bring the vehicle to your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer to have the damage fixed.
Also, if the light comes on, there may be
something wrong with the transaxle system.
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Continuing to drive the vehicle when
the malfunction indicator light is on
can cause permanent damage to the
vehicle’s emission control system, and
can affect fuel economy and
driveability.
CAUTION
Have the system inspected by an authorized
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off
when the engine is started.
If this light comes on while driving, the
power steering system may not work prop-
erly. Have the system inspected by your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.NOTE:
If the power steering system does not work
properly, you will feel heavier to steer but
you still will be able to steer.
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Electric Power Steering Light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and goes out
when the engine is started. The light will
come on and remain on if there is
insufficient oil pressure. If the light comes
on when driving, pull off the road as soon
as you can and stop the engine.
Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-
tem should be inspected by your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer before you drive the vehi-
cle again.Oil Pressure Light
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CAUTION
If you operate the engine with this
light on, severe engine damage can
result.
Do not rely on the Oil Pressure
Light to indicate the need to add oil.
Be sure to periodically check the
engine oil level.
Charging LightThis light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off
when the engine is started. The light will
come on and remain on if there is
something wrong with the battery charging
system. If the light comes on when the
engine is running, the charging system
should be inspected immediately by your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (red color)
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so
you can check that the light is working. If
this light blinks while driving, it means the
engine is running hot. Avoid driving condi-
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will flash along with all of the turn signal
lights.Main Beam (high beam) Indicator
Light
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This indicator comes on when headlight
main beams (high beams) are turned on.
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Water in fuel filter warning light (if
equipped) (For diesel only)If this light comes on, and keeps on glow-
ing, get the water drained from the fuel fil-
ter.
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Automatic Transmission Warning
Light (if equipped)This light comes on for several seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position so you can check the light is
working. If this light comes on, there is the
problem with the automatic transmission
system. Ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer
to have the system inspected.
Transmission Selector Position
Indicator (if equipped)
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EXAMPLEWhen the ignition switchs in the "ON"
position, the indicator shows the selector
position of automatice transmission.
Rear Fog Light Indicator Light (if
equipped)The rear fog light indicator light comes on
when the rear fog light operates.
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(2) Display
(3) “MODE” knobSpeedometerThe speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
km/h.Odometer/Trip meterThe odometer/trip meter is shown when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The
odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven. The trip meter can
be used to measure the distance traveled
on short trips or between fuel stops.Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter/
Meter Illumination Control
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EXAMPLE
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”,
the display (2) shows the latest display that
the ignition switch was turned to “OFF” last
time.Keep track of your odometer reading
and check the maintenance schedule
regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain
parts can result from failure to
perform required services at the
proper mileage intervals.
NOTICE
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When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”,
the display shows three or six types of
indication; odometer (a), trip meter A (b),
trip meter B (c), and if your vehicle is
equipped with the information display,
instantaneous fuel consumption (d), average
fuel consumption (e), and driving range (f).
Push the “MODE” knob (3) quickly to switch
the indication among three or six. For the
indication (d), (e), or (f), refer to “Information
Display” in this section for details.
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.
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