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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
5-6
CAUTION
Stop turning the starter immediately
after the engine has started or the
starter system can be damaged.
Do not crank the engine for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn’t start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before trying
again.
Warm engine
Crank the engine by turning the ignition key
to “START”. Release the key when the
engine starts.
CAUTION
When stopping the engine with tur-
bocharger:Downshifting Km/h
2nd to 1st 20
3rd to 2nd 54
4th to 3rd 80
5th to 4th 112
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Using the Transmission
Starting off
To start off, push in the clutch pedal and
change into 1st gear. After releasing the
parking brake, gradually release the clutch.
When you hear a change in the engine’s
sound, slowly press the accelerator while
continuing to gradually release the clutch.
Gear Changing
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, and easy changing.
Always push in the clutch pedal fully before
changing gears.Downshifting maximum allowable
speedsPetrol Engine
Downshifting Km/h
2nd to 1st 24
3rd to 2nd 60
4th to 3rd 92
5th to 4th 125
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
while cranking. This should clear the engine
if it is flooded.(For Diesel Engine Model)Cold engine
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position
and wait until the glow plug indicator goes
out if it comes on. Crank the engine by
turning the ignition key to “START”. Release
the key when the engine starts. When stopping the engine after
climbing or high speed driving, let
the engine idle for about one minute
or more (if it is not prohibited) to
cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the
engine oil from over-deteriorating.
Deteriorated engine oil will damage
the bearings of the turbocharger.
Restarting diesel engine after fuel-
empty stop
The engine stops and the malfunction indi-
cator light comes on if the engine feels fuel
emptiness. To restart the engine, stop the
vehicles, hold the ignition key in “ON” posi-
tion for 5–10 seconds to feed fuel, then
perform above engine starting procedure.
Have the indicator light turned off by your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Diesel Engine
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To minimize the possibility of catalyst
or other vehicle damage:
Maintain the engine in the proper
operating condition.
In the event of an engine malfunc-
tion, particularly one involving
engine misfire or other apparent
loss of performance, have the vehi-
cle serviced promptly.
Do not turn off the engine or inter-
rupt the ignition when the transmis-
sion is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
Do not try to start the engine by
pushing or towing the vehicle, or
coasting down a hill.
Do not idle the engine with any
spark plug wires disconnected or
removed, such as during diagnostic
testing.
Do not idle the vehicle for pro-
longed periods if idling seems rough
or there are other malfunctions.
Do not allow the fuel tank to get
near the empty level.Be careful where you park and drive;
the catalytic converter and other
exhaust components can get very hot.
As with any vehicle, do not park or
operate this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves can come in contact
with a hot exhaust system.
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engine, do not allow the engine to idle or
apply full throttle until the engine has
reached operating temperature. Allow the
engine to warm up by driving.
Avoid “fast” starts
Fast starts away from lights or stop signs
will consume fuel unnecessarily and shorten
engine life. Start off slowly.
Avoid unnecessary stops
Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop-
ping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed
whenever possible. Slowing down and then
accelerating again uses more fuel.
Keep a steady cruising speed
Keep as constant a speed as road and traf-
fic conditions will permit.
DRIVING TIPS
6-2
CAUTION
Improving Fuel EconomyThe following instructions will help you
improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling
If you are to wait for more than a minute
while you are parked, stop the engine and
start it again later. When warming up a coldKeep the air cleaner clean
(Petrol engine)
EXAMPLE
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A dirty air cleaner will cause the fuel sys-
tem to supply too much fuel to the engine
for the amount of air being supplied. The
result is waste of fuel due to incomplete
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DRIVING TIPS
6-3
(Diesel engine)
No cleaning is required. Replace as per
periodic maintenance schedule.
Keep weight to a minimum
The heavier the load, the more fuel the
vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage or
cargo when it is not necessary.
Keep tyre pressures correct
Underinflation of the tyres can waste fuel
due to increased running resistance of the
tyres. Keep your tyres inflated to the cor-
rect pressure shown on the label on the
driver’s side door pillar.Highway DrivingWhen driving at high speeds, pay attention
to the following:
Stopping distance progressively increa-
ses with vehicle speed. Apply the brakes
far enough ahead of the stopping point
to allow for the extra stopping distance.
On rainy days, “Aquaplaning” can occur.
“Aquaplaning” is the loss of direct con-
tact between the road surface and the
vehicle’s tyres due to a water film form-
ing between them. Steering or braking
the vehicle while “Aquaplaning” can be
very difficult, and loss of control can
occur. Keep speed down when the road
surface is wet.
At high speeds, the vehicle may be
affected by side winds. Therefore, reducespeed and be prepared for unexpected
buffeting, which can occur at the exits
of tunnels, when passing by a cut of a
hill, or when being overtaken by large
vehicles, etc.
Driving on Hills
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Try not to hold the brake pedal down
too long or too often while going
down a steep or long hill. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, result-
ing in reduced braking efficiency.
Failure to take this precaution could
result in loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION
When descending a down hill, NEVER
turn the ignition key to the “OFF”
position. Emission control system
damage may result.Driving on Slippery Roads
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When climbing steep hills, the car may
begin to slow down and show a lack of
power. If this happens, you should shift
to a lower gear so that the engine will
again be operating in its normal power
range. Change rapidly to prevent the car
from losing momentum.
When driving down a hill, the engine
should be used for braking by moving
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7-7
CAUTION
When unhooking and hooking a sun
visor, be sure to handle it by the hard
plastic parts or the sun visor can be
damaged.
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Interior Light Switch
then fade out. If you insert the key into
the ignition switch during that time, the
light will start to fade out immediately.
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the light will turn on for about 15
seconds and then fade out.
3) The light remains off even when the
door is opened.
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EXAMPLE
NOTE:
The number of doors involved in the light-
ing operation of the interior light depends
on the vehicle specification. If there is a
switch (rubber projection) at the door
opening as shown, the door is involved in
the lighting operation. The tailgate is also
involved in this operation even without the
rubber projection.
block glare coming through the side window.
This light switch has three positions which
function as described below:
1) The light comes on and stays on
regardless of whether the door is open
or closed.
2) The light comes on when the door is
opened.
After closing all doors, the light will
remain on for about 15 seconds and
Accessory Socket
(if equipped)
83K-05-024
CAUTION
Use of inappropriate electrical acces-
sories can cause damage to your
vehicle’s electrical system. Make sure
that any electrical accessories you use
are designed to plug into this type of
socket. The accessory socket will work when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion. This socket can be used to provide 12
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You should take extreme care when
working on your vehicle to prevent
accidental injury. Here are a few pre-
cautions that you should be especially
careful to observe:
To prevent damage or unintended
activation of the air bag system be
sure the battery is disconnected and
the ignition switch has been in the
“LOCK” position for at least 90
seconds before performing any
electrical service work on your
vehicle. Do not touch air bag sys-
tem components and wires. The
wires are wrapped with yellow tape
or yellow tubing, and the couplers
are yellow for easy identification.
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Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas.
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, tools, and other
objects away from the fan and drive
belt. Even though the fan may not
be moving, it can automatically turn
on without warning.
When it is necessary to do service
work with the engine running, make
sure that the parking brake is
applied fully and the transmission is
in Neutral.
Do not touch ignition wires or other
ignition system parts when starting
the engine or when the engine is
running, or you could receive an
electric shock.
Be careful not to touch a hot
engine, exhaust manifold and pipes,
muffler, radiator and water hoses.
Do not allow smoking, sparks, or
flames around petrol or the battery.
Flammable fumes are present.
Do not get under your vehicle if it
is supported only with the portable
jack provided in your vehicle.V VV V
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Be careful not to cause accidental
short circuits between the positive
and negative battery terminals.
Keep used oil, coolant, and other
fluids away from children and pets.
Dispose of used fluids properly;
never pour them on the ground, into
sewers, etc.V VV V
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Maintenance ScheduleThe following table shows the times when
you should perform regular maintenance on
your vehicle. This table shows in kilometers
and months when you should perform
inspections, adjustments, lubrication and
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FREE INSPECTION PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AT COST
Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer km (x1000) 1 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
reading or months, whichever comes first.months 1 6 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
ENGINE
1-1. Water pump drive belt (Tension, Wear) Petrol-----I---R
1-2.Engine Coolant (Level, Leakage) I I I R I R I R I R
1-3. Engine oil and engine oil filter - - R RRRRRRR
1-4.Cooling system hoses and connections (Leakage and Damage)IIIIIIIIII
1-5.Engine bolts (All cylinder head and manifold fixings) - - T - T - T - T -
1-6.Engine Mounting (All cylinder head and manifold fixings) - - T - T - T - T -
1-7. Valve Cleanrance Petrol----I--I--
1-8.Exhaust System (Noise, Leakage etc.) - I - I-----I
1-9. Positive Crank Case Ventilation System
(Hoses, Connections and Valve)-I-I-----I
1-10.Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Diesel----C--C--
IGNITION
2-1.Ignition wiring (Damage, Deterioration) - - - I - I - I - I
2-2. Spark Plug (Clean and adjust the gap) Petrol-----R---R
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element Paved-road Petrol Clean after every 5,000 KM. Replace after every 40,000KM
Diesel Replace after every 20,000 KM. Cleaning not required
Dusty Condition Petrol Clean after every 2,500 KM. or as rquired. Replace after every 40,000KM
Diesel Replace after every 20,000 KM. Cleaning not required.
More frequent replacement if dust condition is severe.
3-2.
Fuel tank cap, fuel lines and connections (Leakage and Damage)
-I---I---I
3-3. Fuel Filter (Leakage) Petrol-----R---R
3-4. Fuel Filter and Water Draining Diesel I I I R I R I R I R
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-13
CAUTION
fied for your vehicle. For the specified
spark plugs, refer to the “SPECIFI-
CATIONS” section at the end of this
book. It is recommended to trust this
job on your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
83K-07-026
NOTE:
If your engine is equipped with the high-
tension cord type ignition wiring and you
experience some firing problem of spark
plugs, such as, hard engine-starting, misfire
etc., the cause may be located not only on
spark plugs but also on deteriorated ignition
wirings (generally, used for more than 80000
km or five years). If spark plug replacement
does not solve the problem, have theEXAMPLEV VV V
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ignition wiring and other ignition system
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.Gear OilTransmission OilWhen adding gear oil, use gear oil with the
appropriate viscosity and grade.
We highly recommend you use:
API GL-4 SAE 75W-90.
83K-07-027
Gear Oil Level Check
(1) Oil filler and level plug
(for petrol engine model)
(2) Oil filler and level plug
(for diesel engine model)
To check the gear oil level, use the follow-
ing procedure:
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface withthe parking brake applied. Then, stop the
engine.
2) Remove the oil filler plug.
3) Feel the inside of the hole with your fin-
ger. If the oil level comes up to the bot-
tom of the plug hole, the oil level is
correct. If so, reinstall the plug.
4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil
through the oil filler plug hole (1) until
the oil level reaches the bottom of the
filler hole, then reinstall the plug.
Tightening torque (1):
21 Nm (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
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mission oil temperature may be high
enough to burn your skin. Wait until
the oil filler plug is cool enough to
touch with your bare hands before
inspecting transmission oil.
CAUTION
When tightening the plug, apply the
following sealing compound or
equivalent to the plug threads to pre-
vent oil leakage.
Manual transmission sealant:
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-25(1) – Blank
(2) 15A Ignition coil
(3) 10A Back-up light
(4) 10A Meter
(5) 15A Accessory 1
(6) 15A Accessory 2
(7) 30A Power window
(8) 15A Wiper / Washer
(9) 10A IG1 SIG
(10) 15A Air bag
(11) 10A Anti-lock brake system
(12) 10ATail light
(13) – Blank
(14) 20A Door lock
(15) – Blank
(16) 10A ST SIG
(17) 10A Immobilizer
(18) 10A IG2 SIG
(19) 15A Rear fog light
(20) 15ARadio
(21) 20A Rear defogger
(22) 15A Horn / Hazard
(23) – Blank
(24) – BlankMAIN FUSE/PRIMARY FUSE
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The fuse box is located under the driver’s
side of the dashboard.
Remove the fuse box cover by pushing in
at both ends and pulling off the cover.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller pro-
vided in the fuse box.
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fuse with a fuse of the correct amper-
age. Never use a substitute such as
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aluminum foil or wire to replace a
blown fuse. If you replace a fuse and
the new one blows in a short period
of time, you may have a major electri-
cal problem. Have your vehicle
inspected immediately by your
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Bulb Replacement Light bulbs can be hot enough to
burn your finger right after being
turned off. This is true especially for
halogen headlight bulbs. Replace the
bulbs after they become cool
enough.
The headlight bulbs are filled with
pressurized halogen gas. They can
burst and injure you if they are hit
or dropped. Handle them carefully.
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The oils from your skin may cause a
halogen bulb to overheat and burst
when the lights are on. Grasp a new
bulb with a clean cloth.
CAUTION