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Do not use the starter motor for
more than 15 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start; wait 15
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and ignition
systems or consult your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
Do not leave the ignition switch in
the “ON” position if the engine is
not running as the battery will
discharge.
LIGHTING/TURN SIGNAL
CONTROL LEVERSTEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
ACC
Accessories such as the radio can operate,
but the engine is off.
ON
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
START
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
Never remove the ignition key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Do not leave children alone in a
parked vehicle. Unattended children
could cause accidental movement of
the vehicle, which could result in
severe personal injury.
Always remove the key when parked
to prevent unintentional operation of
the vehicle and to improve security.
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76G-04-005 76G-04-004
ALTO
76G-04-005A
ALTO K10 TYPE-1
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STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
Turn Signal Operation
With the ignition switch in the “ON” position,
move the lever up or down to activate the
left or right turn signals.
Normal Turn Signal
Move the lever clockwise until it clicks to
signal a right turn or anticlockwise to signal
a left turn. When the turn is completed, the
signal will cancel and the lever will return
to its normal position.
4-4
76G-04-008 76G-04-007
76G-04-007A
76G-04-007B
ALTO K10 TYPE-1ALTO K10 TYPE-2
ALTOALTO
76G-04-008A
ALTO K10 TYPE-1
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FUEL FILLER CAP
6-3
The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. The fuel filler lid can be
unlocked by pulling up the opener lever (if
equipped) located on the outboard side of
the driver’s seat and locked by simply
closing the lid.
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GEAR LEVER
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission. The gear change pattern for
manual transmission is shown in the
illustration. For details on how to use the
transmission, refer to USING THE
TRANSMISSION in the OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE section.
76G-06-00476G-06-005
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONALTO
76G-06-004A
ALTO K10TYPE-1 (ALTO / ALTO K10)
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
fuel may be under pressure and may
spray out, causing injury.
Petrol is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refuelling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTIf you need to replace the fuel cap,
use only a cap specified for your
model. Using an improper fuel cap
can cause a serious malfunction of
the fuel system. You can get the
correct replacement cap from your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. The fuel tank filler cap has a "screw-on
ratcheting type" feature.
To remove - turn the cap counter clock-
wise. Turn the cap slowly to allow any
residual pressure to escape.
To install - turn the cap clockwise and
tighten it securely until a "ratcheting"
(clicking) sound is heard. The
"ratcheting" sound indicates that the cap
is on properly.
CAUTION
76G-06-007 76G-06-008
The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. To unlock the fuel filler
lid, turn the key clockwise. To lock turn the
key anticlockwise.
76G-06-006
TYPE-2 (ALTO)EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
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6-5OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTThe rear seats of your vehicle can be folded
forward to provide additional luggage space.
To fold the rear seats forward, pull up the
two lock knobs (1 and 2) on top of the
seat simultaneously and fold the seatback
forward. To raise the seatback lift it up and
push it back until it locks into place.When returning a rear seat to the
normal position, make sure that
movement of the seatback is
unobstructed and the seatback is
securely latched.
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EXAMPLE
Luggage or other cargo should be
stowed in the luggage compartment
with the rear seat in an upright
position, whenever possible. If you
need to carry cargo in the passenger
compartment with the rear seat back
folded forward, be sure to secure the
cargo or it may be thrown about,
causing injury. Never pile cargo higher
than the seatbacks.
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SUN VISORThe sun visor(s) can be pulled down to
block glare coming through the wind screen,
or they can be unhooked and turned to the
side to block glare coming through the side
window.
When unhooking and hooking a sun
visor, be sure to handle it by the hard
plastic parts or the sun visor can be
damaged.
CAUTION
76G-06-012
FOLDING REAR SEATS
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH
This light switch has three positions which
function as described below:
1The light comes on and stays on
regardless of whether the door is open
or closed.
2The light comes on when the door is
opened.
3The light remains off even when the
door is opened.NOTE:
Only front door(s) are involved in lighting
operation of the interior light(s).
76G-06-013
ASSIST GRIPSAssist grips are provided for passenger
convenience.
Do not hang items on the assist grips.
They could obstruct the driver’s view,
resulting in an accident, or could be
thrown about in an accident or abrupt
manoeuvre, causing injury.
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BONNETTo open the bonnet:
1) Pull the bonnet release handle located
on the outboard side of the driver’s side
of the instrument panel. This will
disengage the bonnet lock halfway.
76G-06-014 76G-06-015
EXAMPLE
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
76G-06-019
CUP HOLDER (if equipped)
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The cup holder is provided in the center
console (if equipped).
Do not use the cup holder to hold
cups containing hot liquids, or objects
other than cups. Objects in the cup
holder may be thrown about during a
sudden stop or impact, and could
cause personal injury.
TYRE CHANGING TOOLSThe jack is stowed in the luggage
compartment behind the rear seat.
To remove the jack, turn its shaft
counterclockwise and pull the jack out of the
storage bracket. To stow the jack, place it
in the storage bracket and turn the shaft
clockwise until the jack is securely held in
place.NOTE:
If it is hard to loosen the bolt that secures
the spare tyre, use the jack handle shaft as
illustrated.
76G-06-020 76G-06-021
Example
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
High mount stop lamp is provided with your
vehicle and is fitted on back door. The stop
lamp will glow as when the brake pedal will
be depressed.
To change the bulb of the stop lamp,
remove the clips at both sides of the cover,
by pressing the inner pin inside so that the
clip gets loose and remove the bulb on
turning it anticlockwise.
There is one bulb in high mount stop lamp.