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7-6Engine BonnetTo open the engine bonnet:
1) Pull the bonnet release handle located
on the outboard side of the driver’s side
of the instrument panel. This will disen-
gage the engine bonnet lock halfway.
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EXAMPLE
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2) Push the under-bonnet release lever up
with your finger, as shown in the illustra-
tion. While pushing the lever, lift up the
engine bonnet.3) Continue to lift up the bonnet until it is
high enough to support with the prop
rod.
To close the engine bonnet:
1) Lift the bonnet up slightly and remove
the prop rod from the hole. Put the prop
rod back to the holding clip.
2) Lower the bonnet close to the bumper,
then let it drop down.
Make sure the bonnet is securely
latched after closing.
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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Sun VisorThe sun visors can be pulled down to block
glare coming through the windshield, or they
can be unhooked and turned to the side to
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7-8Assist Grips (if equipped)
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Assist grips are provided for passengers
convenience.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the assist grip and
the molded headlining, do not hang
down the assist grip.
Assist grip is not provided above
driver’s seat.Glove Box
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Never drive with the glove box lid
open. It could cause injury if an acci-
dent occurs.To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.
To close it, push the lid until it latches
securely.Instrument Panel Upper Tray
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EXAMPLETo use the instrument panel upper tray, lift
the front edge (1) and open the lid. To close
the lid, push the front edge (1). Do not put
heavy or sharp items in the upper tray.
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Never drive with the instrument panel
upper tray lid open. It could cause
injury if an accident occurs.
CAUTION
If you park your vehicle outdoors in
direct sunlight or in hot weather, the
instrument panel upper tray can get
very hot. So, when parking in such
conditions:
Do not leave eyeglasses in the
upper tray. The heat may distort
plastic lenses or frames.
Do not leave CDs, CD cases, and
other plastic items in the upper tray.
The heat may distort them.
Do not place flammable items, such
as a lighter, in the upper tray. The
heat may cause a fire.
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7-9
Cup HolderThe cup holder is provided in the center
console.
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EXAMPLE
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Do not use the cup holder to hold cups
containing hot liquids, or sharp-edged,
hard or breakable objects. Objects in
the cup holder may be thrown about
during a sudden stop or impact, and
could cause personal injury.
Front Seat Back Pocket
(if equipped)This pocket is provided for holding light and
soft things such as gloves, newspapers or
magazines.
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EXAMPLE
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Do not put hard or breakable objects
in the pocket. If an accident occurs,
objects such as bottles, cans, etc. can
injure the occupants in the rear seat.The tray is located under the front passen-
ger’s seat. Pull the handle forward to draw
out the tray. Be sure to push back in the
tray before driving.
Underseat Tray (if equipped)
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EXAMPLE
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7-10
Luggage Area Cover
(if equipped)Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment are hidden from view by
a luggage area cover.
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EXAMPLE
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Do not carry items on top of the lug-
gage area cover, even if they are
small and light. Objects on top of the
cover could be thrown about in an
accident, causing injury, or could
obstruct the driver’s rear view.
Shopping Hook (if equipped)
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EXAMPLE
The shopping hooks are located on the both
sides of the luggage compartment.
You can hang the shopping bag or other
suitable objects on the hook. This hook is
not designed for large or heavy items.
Frame HooksFront
The towing hook (1) is provided on the front
of the vehicle for use in emergency situations.
To install the hook (1), follow the procedure
below.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the luggage area
cover:
Do not push down on it or lean on it.
Handle it carefully when installing or
removing.
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7-12Do not use the hooks (1) and (2) to
tow (or be towed by) another vehicle
on the road or highway. These hooks
are designed for use in emergency
situations and sea shipping purposes
only.
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EXAMPLE
The hooks (3) and frame holes (4) (if
equipped) are provided for shipping pur-
poses only.EXAMPLE
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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
Vehicle LoadingYour vehicle was designed for specific weight
capacities. The weight capacities of your
vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR, front and rear). The
GVWR and GAWR (front and rear) are listed
in the “SPECIFICATIONS” section.
GVWR – Maximum permissible overall weight
of the fully loaded vehicle (including all the
occupants, accessories and cargo plus the
trailer nose weight if towing a trailer).
GAWR – (Front and Rear) Maximum per-
missible weight on an individual axle.
Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual
loads at the front and rear axles can only be
determined by weighing the vehicle. Compare
these weights to the GVWR and GAWR (front
and rear). If the gross vehicle weight or the
load on either axle exceeds these ratings, you
must remove enough weight to bring the load
down to the rated capacity.
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Always distribute cargo evenly. To
avoid personal injury or damage to your
vehicle, always secure cargo to prevent
it from shifting if the vehicle moves
suddenly. Place heavier objects on the
floor and as far forward in the cargo
area as possible. Never pile cargo
higher than the top of the seat backs.
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Never overload your vehicle. The gross
vehicle weight (sum of the weights of
the vehicle, all the occupants,
accessories, cargo plus trailer nose
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Vweight if towing a trailer) must never
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR). In addition, never
distribute a load so that the weight on
either the front or rear axle exceeds
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).Trailer TowingYour MARUTI SUZUKI was originally
designed to carry people and a normal
amount of cargo, not to tow a trailer. MARUTI
SUZUKI does not recommend you use your
vehicle to tow a trailer if there is not any local
regulation about towing capacity permitted (for
example, registered or statutory towing
capacity). Towing a trailer can adversely affect
handling, durability, and fuel economy.When you tow your vehicle, follow the
instructions below to avoid accidents
and damage to your vehicle. In addition,
be sure to observe government and
local requirements regarding vehicle
lighting and trailer hitches or tow bars.
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Towing Your VehicleYour vehicle may be towed behind another
Vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided
you use the proper towing method specified
for your vehicle. The towing method you
must use depends on the specifications of
your vehicle: whether it is a manual
transmission vehicle or an automatic
transmission vehicle.
Use the towing instruction table to select the
proper towing method for your vehicle, and
carefully follow the corresponding
instructions. Be sure to use proper towing
equipment designed for recreational towing
and make sure that towing speed does not
exceed 90 km/h.
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A safety chain should always be used
when you tow your vehicle.
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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
other services.EXAMPLE
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MARUTI SUZUKI recommends that
maintenance on your MARUTI SUZUKI
vehicle should be performed by
MARUTI SUZUKI authorised Dealer/
Service Station.
CAUTION
Whenever it becomes necessary to
replace parts on your vehicle, it is
recommended that you use MARUTI
GENUINE PARTS (MGP) only.Periodic Maintenance Sched-
ule
“A” : Adjust
“C” : Clean
“R” : Replace or Change
“I” : Inspect, correct or replace if
necessary
“L” : Lubricate
“T” : Tighten to Specified Torque
“O” : Rotate
NOTE:
This table includes services as scheduled
up to 80,000 km mileage. Beyond 80,000
km, carry out the same services at the
same intervals respectively.