2007 SUZUKI ALTO Car ac

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 9576G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-12
Refilling
Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly
through the filler hole to bring the oil level
to the upper limit on the dipstick. Be careful
not to overfill. Too much oil is almost as
bad as too little oil. After refilling, start the
engine and allow it to idle for about a
minute. Stop the engine, wait for five
minutes and check the oil level again.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm.
1) Remove the oil filler cap.
2) Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
3) Using the correct spanner remove the
drain plug and drain out the engine oil.
The engine oil temperature may be high
enough to burn your fingers when the
drain plug is loosened. Wait until the
drain plug is cool enough to touch with
your bare hands.
w ww w
w WARNING
New and used oil can be hazardous.
Children and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil. Keep new
and used oil and used oil filters away
from children and pets.
Continuous contact with used engine
oil may cause (skin) cancer.
Brief contact with used oil may irritate
skin.
To minimize your exposure to used
oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and
moistureproof gloves (such as
dishwashing gloves) when changing
oil. If oil contacts your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
Launder any clothing or rags if wet
with oil.
Recycle or properly dispose of used
oil and filters.
4. Reinstall the drain plug and new gasket.
Tighten the plug with a wrench to the
specified torque.
w ww w
w WARNING
76G-09-005 76G-09-006
Tightening torque for drain plug (1):
35 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)ALTO
ALTO K10
Tightening Torque :
49± 5 N.m

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 96
76G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-13Replace the oil filter
1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil
filter counterclockwise and remove it.
2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mounting
surface on the engine where the new
filter will be seated.
3) Smear a little engine oil around the
rubber gasket of the new oil filter.
4) Screw on the new filter by hand until the
filter gasket contacts the mounting
surface.
To tighten the oil filter properly, it is
important to accurately identify the
position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.
5. Tighten the filter specified turn from the
point of contact with the mounting sur-
face (or to the specified torque) using an
oil filter wrench.
Tightening torque for oil filter
1 turn or
14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
CAUTION
Refill with oil and check for leaks.
1) Pour oil through the filler hole and install
the filler cap.
For the approximate capacity of the oil,
refer to the "CAPACITIES" item in the
"SPECIFICATIONS" section.
2) Start the engine and look carefully for
leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run
the engine at various speeds for at least
5 minutes.
3) Stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.
Check the oil level again and add oil if
necessary. Check for leaks again.
When replacing the oil filter, it is
recommended that you use a genuine
MARUTI replacement filter.
Oil leaks from around the oil filter or
drain plug indicate incorrect installa-
tion or gasket damage. If you find any
leaks or are not sure that the filter
has been properly tightened, have the
vehicle inspected by your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
CAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTION
76G-09-007 76G-09-008
To prevent oil leakage, make sure
that the oil filter is tight, but do not
overtighten it.
(1) Oil filter
(2) 1 Turn

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 102
76G-74E
The air cleaner element should be
replaced every 40,000 km. More
frequent replacement is necessary
when you drive under dusty
conditions.
CAUTION
SPARK PLUGS
You should inspect spark plugs periodically
for carbon deposits. When carbon
accumulates 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.
76G-09-01876G-09-019
ALTO K10
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-19
ALTO

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 10976G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-26
Tyre RotationTo avoid uneven wear of your tyres and to
prolong their life, rotate the tyres as
illustrated. Tyres should be rotated as
recommended in the periodic maintenance
schedule. After rotation, adjust front and rear
tyre pressures to the specification listed on
your vehicle’s Tyre Inflation Pressure Label.Wheel Balancing
If the vehicle vibrates abnormally on smooth
road, have the wheels balanced at Maruti
Suzuki authorized workshop.
Wheel Alignment
In case of abnormal tyre wear or pulling
towards one side, have the wheel aligned
at Maruti Suzuki authorized workshop.
76G-09-032
Changing Wheels
To change a wheel, use the following
procedure:
1) Remove the jack , tools and spare wheel
from the vehicleNOTE:
If it is hard to loosen the bolt that secures
the spare tyre, use the jack crank as
illustrated.2) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel
nuts.
3) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking
instructions in the EMERGENCY
SERVICE section in this manual)
76G-09-033
4) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.
5) Before installing the new wheel, clean
any mud or dirt off from the surface of
the wheel and hub with a clean cloth.
Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot
from driving.
6) Install the new wheel and replace the
wheel nuts with their cone shaped end
facing the wheel. Tighten each nut
snugly by hand until the wheel is
securely seated on the hub.
7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts
[to 8.5 kg-m (61.5 lb-ft)] in a crisscross
fashion with a wrench as shown in the
illustration.
76G-09-034

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 110
76G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-27
76G-09-035
76G-09-036
Use MARUTI Genuine wheel nuts and
tighten them to the specified torque
as soon as possible after changing
wheels. Incorrect wheel nuts or
improperly tightened wheel nuts may
come loose or fall off, which can
result in an accident. If you do not
have a torque wrench, have the wheel
nut torque checked by a MARUTI
SUZUKI authorized dealer.
w ww w
w WARNING
Tubeless Tyres (If equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless
Tyres. In tubeless tyre, a thin layer of butyl
rubber is used for lining the inside of the
tubeless tyre. This layer is to prevent air
loss and fulfilling the purpose of tube. The
air pressure is maintained by the sealing
between tyre bead and wheel rim. Tubeless
tyres are having advantage of slow air loss
and preventing sudden deflation while
driving.
Care and maintenance tips for tubeless
tyres
1. Always maintain recommended inflation
pressure. Driving continously at low
inflation pressure can lead to tyre dam-
age.
2. In case any leakage is found, check for
any nail penetration/valve core damage
or rim bent. Damaged wheel must not
be used.
3. In case tyre has run at low pressue, it
must be inspected for any defect.
4. Whenver new tyre is fitted, replace the
valve.
5. If continous high speed driving is
required, increase tyres pressure by 5
psi over recommended inflation pressure.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 11176G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-28
6. Never run the tyre beyond TWI (Tread
wear indicator). The tyre is recommen-
ded to be replaced when the remaining
tread has worn to this point. The indica-
tors are spaced across the tread around
the tyre marked by a triagular symbol
(TWI).
7. Always prefer tubeless tyre mounting
machine. In case of manual mounting-
tyre/wheel rim damage may occur.
8. In case of any problem, please get in
touch with MARUTI SUZUKI authorised
dealer.
76G-09-037
76G-09-038
Batteries produce flammable hydrogen
gas. Keep flames and sparks away
from the battery or an explosion may
occur. Never smoke when working in
the vicinity of the battery.
When checking or servicing the
battery, disconnect the negative cable.
Be careful not to cause a short circuit
by allowing metal objects to contact
the battery posts and the vehicle at
the same time.
w ww w
w WARNINGw ww w
w WARNING
EXAMPLE-1
EXAMPLE-2BATTERY

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 11576G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-32
Always be sure to replace a blown
fuse with a fuse of the correct
amperage. Never use a substitute
such as aluminium foil or wire to
replace a blown fuse. If you replace
a fuse and the new one blows in a
short period of time, you may have a
major electrical problem. Have your
vehicle inspected immediately by your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.NOTE:
Make sure that the fuse box always carries
spare fuses.
w ww w
w WARNING
76G-09-043
BULB REPLACEMENT Light bulbs can be hot enough to
burn your finger right after being
turned off. This is true especially for
halogen headlight bulbs. Replace the
bulbs after they become cool
enough.
The headlight bulbs are filled with
pressurized halogen gas. They can
burst and injure you if they are hit
or dropped. Handle them carefully.
The oils from your skin may cause a
halogen bulb to overheat and burst
when the lights are on. Grasp a new
bulb with a clean cloth.
Frequent replacement of a bulb
indicates the need for an inspection of
the electrical system. This should be
carried out by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
CAUTIONCAUTIONw ww w
w WARNING
76G-09-044
76G-09-045

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 126
76G-74E
engine until these problems have been
corrected.
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.)
It is dangerous to remove the radiator
cap when the water temperature 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.
EMERGENCY SERVICE10-5
w ww w
w WARNINGw ww w
w WARNING
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and
park.
3) Let the engine run at normal idle speed
for a few minutes until engine coolant
temperature warning light goes off.
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 bonnet 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 coolant temperature warning
light does not goes off:
1) Turn off the engine and check that the
water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
is found, correct it.
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
w ww w
w WARNING
WARNING TRIANGLEIn case of vehicle break-down or during
emergency stopping, where, your vehicle
could become a potential traffic hazard,
keep the warning triangle, provided with
your vehicle, on the road free from any
obstacles behind your vehicle so as to warn
the approaching traffic, at an approximate
distance of 50-100 m. The reflecting side
of the triangle should face the on coming
traffic. Please activate the hazard warning
lamps before alighting the vehicle to keep
the warning triangle.
176G-10-012
EXAMPLE