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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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will not be considered under warranty, unless the same is under product warranty. The consumable will be charged as per actual
under such repair or replacement.
7. Maruti Suzuki will not be responsible for the cost of transportation of the vehicle to the nearest Maruti Suzuki dealer workshop
or any loss due to non-availability of the vehicle during the period of lodging of a warranty claim and examination and/or repair
by Maruti Suzuki dealer.
8. Maruti Suzuki will not be responsible for any penalty that may be charged by statutory authorities on account of failure to comply
with the EMISSION STANDARDS.
9. Emission Warranty will not be affected on the change of owner, provided all the documents are available.
10. All maintenance actions (as specified in the Owner's Manual and Service Booklet) need to be followed and recorded in the manual
for emission warranty.
11. The customer needs to produce the PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate valid for the period preceding the test during which
the failure is discovered. The receipts (for the maintenance of the vehicle as per specification in Owner's Manual and Service
Booklet from the date of original purchase of the vehicle) will also be required.Condition Under which the Emission Warranty is not APPLICABLE
1. In the absence of valid PUC certificate.
2. Vehicle not serviced from Maruti Suzuki authorised workshop as per the schedule specified in the Owner's Manual.
3. Vehicle subjected to abnormal use (accident, motor race, rallies or for the purpose of establishing the records etc.)
4. Use of non MGP (Maruti Genuine Part).
5. Vehicle tempered in an unauthorised manner.
6. Tampering with odometer so that the actual kilometer reading can not be read.
7. Use of adulterated fuel and/or unspecified oils (Engine oil, Transmission oil and Brake oil etc.)
EMISSION WARRANTY
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BEFORE DRIVING
4-34(1) Speedometer
(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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latched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,
brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and adjustable head
restraint (if equipped).
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking
brake lever.
8) Adjust the mirrors.
9) Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Make sure that all warning lights come
on as the key is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.
11)Check all gauges.
12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING light turns off when the
parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Windshield washer fluid level
5) Battery solution level
6) Bonnet latch operation
Pull the Bonnet release handle inside the
vehicle. Make sure that you cannot open
the Bonnet all the way without releasingthe secondary latch. Be sure to close
the Bonnet securely after checking for
proper latch operation. See “All latches,
hinges & locks” of “CHASSIS AND
BODY” in the “Periodic Maintenance
Schedule” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for lubrication
schedule.
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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.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tyre pressure using a
tyre pressure gauge. Also check the tyre
pressure of the spare tyre.since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned. New
engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately 5000
km (3000 miles) driving.
When judging the amount of oil consump-
tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and make it difficult to accurately judge the
true oil level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-
ing. This is because the oil is gradually
becoming diluted with fuel or moisture,
making it appear that the oil level has not
changed.
You should also be aware that the diluting
ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle
is subsequently driven at high speeds, such
as on an expressway, making it appear that
oil is excessively consumed after high-speed
driving.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Engine Oil ConsumptionIt is normal for the engine to consume some
engine oil during normal vehicle operation.
The amount of engine oil consumed
depends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler-
ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
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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
to next lower gear.

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Maintenance Schedule ....................................................................................................... 9-1
Drive Belt ............................................................................................................................. 9-6
Engine Oil and Filter......................................................................................................... 9-6
Engine Coolant.................................................................................................................... 9-9
Air Cleaner ......................................................................................................................... 9-11
Spark Plugs....................................................................................................................... 9-11
Gear Oil.............................................................................................................................. 9-13
Clutch Pedal...................................................................................................................... 9-14
Fuel Filter (Diesel engine) .............................................................................................. 9-14
Brakes ................................................................................................................................. 9-15
Steering.............................................................................................................................. 9-16
Tyres ................................................................................................................................... 9-17
Battery................................................................................................................................ 9-19
Fuses ................................................................................................................................... 9-20
Bulb Replacement............................................................................................................. 9-23
Wiper Blades..................................................................................................................... 9-26
Windshield Washer Fluid................................................................................................9-28
Air Conditioning System.................................................................................................9-29
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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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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-1
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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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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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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.