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BEFORE DRIVING
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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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BEFORE DRIVING
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CAUTION
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
engine overheating is indicated can
result in severe engine damage.Immobilizer System Light (Petrol)
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tions that may lead to actual overheating.
If the light stays on without blinking, then
the engine is overheating. Follow the
instructions in the “If the Engine Overheats”
of “EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.
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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
blinks with the ignition switch turned to
“ON”, there may be something wrong with
the immobilizer system. Contact your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the sys-
tem inspected.
Service Vehicle Soon (SVS) Light
(Diesel)When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly.
If this light comes on when the engine is
running, there may be something wrong with
the engine electronics system. Ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the system
inspected.
If this light blinks with the ignition switch
turned "ON", there may be something wrong
with the immobilizer system. Ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the system
inspected.
Vehicle will not start in this condition.Glow Plug Indicator Light
(Diesel)
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Open Door Warning Light
(if equipped)
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Turn Signal Indicators
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This light remains on until all doors (includ-
ing or excluding the tailgate, depending on
specification of vehicle) are completely
closed.When you turn on the left or right turn sig-
nals, the corresponding green arrow on the
instrument panel will flash along with the
respective turn signal lights. When you turn
on the hazard warning switch, both arrows If the coolant temperature is cool enough,
this light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned on and goes out when the glow
plug is heated enough for engine starting.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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(For Diesel Engine Model)
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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
CAUTION
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If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to let
it cool. Do not open the hood when
steam is present. When the steam can
no longer be seen or heard, open the
hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.If the Engine is FloodedIf the engine is flooded with Petrol, it may
be hard to start. If this happens, press the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it there while cranking the engine.
(Do not operate the starter motor for more
than 15 seconds).If the Engine OverheatsThe engine could overheat temporarily under
severe driving conditions. If the high engine
coolant temperature warning light comes on
as indication of overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and park.
3) Let the engine run at the normal idle speed
for a few minutes until the high engine
coolant temperature warning light goes off.water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
is found, contact your Maruti Suzuki
authorized workshop / service station.
2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
If it is found to be lower than the “LOW”
line, look for leaks at the radiator, water
pump, and radiator and heater hoses. If
you locate any leaks that may have
caused the overheating, do not run the
engine until these problems have been
corrected and contact your Maruti Suzuki
authorized workshop / service station.
3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine
Coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.)
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If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light does not go off:
1) Turn off the engine and check that the
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For Petrol
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It is hazardous to remove the radia-
tor cap (Petrol) or degassing tank
cap (Diesel) when the water tem-
perature is high, because scalding
fluid and steam may be blown out
under pressure. The cap should only
be taken off when the coolant
temperature has lowered.
To help prevent personal injury,
keep hands, tools and clothing away
from the engine cooling fan and air-
conditioner fan (if equipped). These
electric fans can automatically turn
on without warning.For Diesel