2005 SUZUKI MARUTI maintenance

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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(For Diesel Engine Model)
83K-07-018
CAUTION
To avoid damaging your cooling system:
Always use a high quality ethylene
glycol base non-silicate based
coolant diluted with distilled water
at the correct mixture concentration.
Make sure that the proper mix is 50/
50 coolant to distilled water (Diesel)
and 30/70 (For petrol). Concen-
trations other than this may cause
overheating conditions.
Neither use 100% coolant nor 100%
plain water.
Do not add extra inhibitors or addi-
tives. They may not be compatible
with your cooling system.
Do not mix different types of base
coolants. Doing so may result in
accelerated seal wear and/or the
possibility of severe overheating and
extensive engine damage.Coolant Level CheckCheck the coolant level at the reservoir
tank, not at the radiator. With the engine
cool, the coolant level should be between
the “FULL” and “LOW” marks.
Selection of CoolantTo maintain optimum performance and
durability of your engine, use MARUTI
Genuine Coolant or equivalent.
This type of coolant is best for your cooling
system as it:
Helps maintain proper engine tempera-
ture.
Gives proper protection against freezing
and boiling.
Gives proper protection against corrosion
and rust.
Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-
age your cooling system. Your MARUTI
SUZUKI authorized dealer can help you
select the proper coolant.
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It is hazardous to remove the reservoir
tank cap (degassing tank cap) for Diesel
engine when the water temperature is
high, because scalding fluid and steam
may be blown out under pressure. Wait
until the coolant temperature has
lowered before removing the cap.
Adding Coolant(For Petrol Engine Model)
If the coolant level is below the “LOW”
mark, more coolant should be added.Remove the reservoir tank cap and add
coolant until the reservoir tank level reaches
the “FULL” mark. Never fill the reservoir
tank above the “FULL” mark.
(For Diesel Engine Model)
If the coolant level is below the “LOW”
mark, more coolant should be added. When
the engine is cool, remove the degassing
tank cap by turning it anticlockwise slowly
to release any pressure. And add coolant
until the degassing tank level reaches the
“FULL” mark. Never fill the degassing tank
above the “FULL” mark.
The mixture you use should contain
50% concentration of antifreeze.
If the lowest ambient temperature in
your area is expected to be – 35°C
(–31°F) or below, use higher
concentrations up to 60% following
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CAUTION
the instructions on the antifreeze
container.
When putting the cap on the reser-
voir tank, line up the arrow on the
cap and the arrow on the tank. Fail-
ure to follow this can result in cool-
ant leakage.
Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if
swallowed or inhaled. Do not drink
antifreeze or coolant solution. If swal-
lowed, do not induce vomiting. Imme-
diately contact a poison control center
or a physician. Avoid inhaling mist or
hot vapors; if inhaled, remove to fresh
air. If coolant gets in eyes, flush eyes
with water and seek medical attention.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Solution can be poisonous to animals.
Keep out of the reach of children and
animals.
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Coolant ReplacementCoolant Replacement work requires tech-
nical skill. Do not replace the coolant by
yourself. Trust this job to Maruti Suzuki
authorised Dealer Workshop or Service
Station.
Air Cleaner(For Petrol Engine Model)
83K-07-01983K-07-020
(For Diesel Engine Model)
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resultingin decreased power output and increased
fuel consumption.
Unclamp the side clamps or loosen the
screws, and remove the element from the
air cleaner case. If it appears to be dirty,
replace it with a new one.
Spark Plugs
83K-07-021

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83K-07-022
For nickel spark plugs (traditional type):
You should inspect spark plugs periodically
for carbon deposits. When carbon accu-
mulates on a spark plug, a strong spark
may not be produced. Remove carbon
deposits with a wire or pin and adjust the
spark plug gap.
To access the spark plugs:
1) Unclamp the air cleaner cover.
2) Remove the engine top cover.
3) If necessary, disconnect the coupler (1)
while pushing the release lever.
4) Remove the ignitor bolts.
5) Pull the spark plug boots out.NOTE:
When installation, make sure the wires,
couplers, sealing rubber of top cover and
washers, are correctly returned in place.
83K-07-023
EXAMPLE
83K-07-024
NOTICE
CAUTION
When pulling the ignition coils out,
do not pull on the cable. Pulling on
the cable can damage it. When installing the spark plugs,
screw them in with your fingers to
avoid stripping the threads. Tighten
with a torque wrench to 18 Nm (1.83
kg-m, 13.3 lb-ft). Do not allow con-
taminants to enter the engine
through the spark plug holes when
the plugs are removed.
Never use spark plugs with the
wrong thread size.
83K-07-025
Spark plug gap “a”
1.0 mm +/- 0.05 mm
CAUTION
When replacing spark plugs, you
should use the brand and type speci-
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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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After driving the vehicle, the trans-
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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9-14 Gear Oil Change
Since special procedures, materials and
tools are required, it is recommended that
you trust this job to your MARUTI SUZUKI
authorized dealer.Clutch PedalCable control clutch (For Petrol)
83K-07-028
Clutch pedal play “d”:
Petrol Engine
11 - 13 mm (0.4 - 0.5 in.)
Diesel Engine
5 - 7 mm (0.2 - 0.27 in.)
Measure the clutch pedal play by moving
the clutch pedal with your hand and mea-
suring the distance it moves until you feel
slight resistance. The play in the clutchpedal should be between the specified val-
ues. If the play is more or less than the
above, or clutch dragging is felt with the
pedal fully depressed, have the clutch
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Fluid Control Clutch (For Diesel)Check the clutch pedal for smooth operation
and brake fluid level from time to time.
If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully
depressed, have the clutch inspected by your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. If the brake fluid
level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the
“MAX” line with Maruti Genuine brake fluid.
83K-07-029
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Automatic Transaxle (AT)
FluidSpecified Fluid
Use an automatic transaxle fluid:
SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309
Fluid Level Check
NOTICE
Driving with too much or too little
fluid can damage the transaxle.
You must check the fluid level with the
automatic transaxle fluid at normal operating
temperature.
To check the fluid level:
1) To warm up the transaxle fluid, drive the
vehicle for 20 more minutes.
NOTICE
Be sure to use the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. Using automatic
transaxle fluid other than SUZUKI ATF
3317 or Mobil ATF 3309 may damage
the automatic transaxle of your
vehicle.NOTE:
Do not check the fluid level if you have just
driven the vehicle for a long time at high
speed, if you have driven in city traffic in

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hot weather, or if the vehicle has been
pulling a trailer. Wait until the fluid cools
down (about 30 minutes), or the fluid level
indication will not be correct.
83K-07-029A
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-152) Park your vehicle on level ground.
3) Apply the parking brake and then start
the engine in “P” (Park). Let it idle for
two minutes and keep it running during
the fluid level check.
4) With your foot on the brake pedal, move
the gearshift lever through each range,
pausing for about three seconds in each
range. Then move it back to the “P”
(Park) position.Be sure to depress the brake pedal
when moving the gearshift lever, or
the vehicle can move suddenly.
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5) The handle of the A/T fluid dipstick is
colored red or orange for easy identi-
fication.
Remove the dipstick, clean it and push
it back in until the cap seats. Then pull
out the dipstick.
6) Check both sides of the dipstick, and
read the lowest level. The fluid level
should be between the two marks in the
“HOT” range on the dipstick.(1) FULL HOT
(2) LOW HOT
(3) The lowest point = Fluid level
7) Add just enough specified fluid through
the dipstick hole to fill the transaxle to
the proper level.
83K-07-029C
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
After checking or adding oil, be sure
to insert the dipstick securely.Changing OilSince special procedures, materials, and
tools are required to change the automatic
transaxle oil, it is recommended that you
trust this job to your authorized d MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
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Fuel Filter (Diesel engine)
(1) Fuel Filter
The fuel filter works as a water sedimentor
as well.
Drain water according to the Periodic
Maintenance Schedule. To drain water:
1) Place a pan or ample rag under the fuel
filter drain nozzle.
2) Loosen the drain knob. The water will be
drained.
3) Tighten the drain knob when the water
changes to the diesel fuel.
4) Tighten the drain knob.
NOTE:
Trust this job to be carried out at Maruti
Suzuki authorized dealer.
83K-07-030
Front Fog Light (if equipped)1) Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the
hole (2) and remove the clips (1) by
twist the driver as shown in the illustra-
tion.
83K-07-029D
83K-07-029E
2) Open the fender cover. Disconnect the
coupler with pushing the lock release.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
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9-17BrakesBrake FluidCheck the brake fluid level by looking at the
reservoir in the engine compartment. Check
that the fluid level is between the “MAX”
and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid level is
near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the “MAX”
line with Maruti Genuine brake fluid.
83K-07-031
EXAMPLEFailure to follow the guidelines below
can result in personal injury or seri-
ous damage to the brake system.
If the brake fluid in the reservoir
drops below a certain level, the
brake warning light on the instru-
ment panel will come on (the engine
must be running with the parking
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comes on, immediately contact your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect
the brake system.
A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in
the brake system which should be
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer immediately.
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Use cau-
tion when refilling the reservoir.
Do not use any fluid other than
specified brake fluid. Do not use
reclaimed fluid or fluid that has
been stored in old or open contain-
ers. It is essential that foreign parti-
cles and other liquids are kept out
of the brake fluid reservoir.
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Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal-
lowed, and harmful if it comes in con-
tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting. Immediately
contact a poison control center or a
physician. If brake fluid gets in eyes,
flush eyes with water and seek medi-
cal attention. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Solution can be poisonous
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Vto animals. Keep out of the reach of
children and animals.NOTE:
With disc brakes, the fluid level can be
expected to gradually fall as the brake pads
wear.Brake PedalCheck if the brake pedal stops at the regu-
lar height without “spongy” feeling when you
depress it. If not, have the brake system
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
If you doubt the brake pedal for the regular
height, check it as follows:
83K-07-032
Pedal to wall minimum distance “a”:
85 mm (3.3 in.)
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