2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Inspection And Maintenance Manual

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3) Remove the engine under cover. 4) Loosen the drain plug attached to the lower part of the radiator and drain the coolant into a suitable container.
5) Reinstall the reservoir and fill it with coolant to the "FULL.:' line. 6) Tighten the drain plug on the radiator. 7) Reinstall the engine under cover. 8) Fill the radiator with coolant and install
the radiator cap. 9) After filling, let the engine idle for about 2-3 minutes to get rid of air in the cool­ing system.
1 O)Stop the engine. 11 )Check the coolant level in the radiator
again. If the level has gone down, add
more coolant.
CAUTION
The coolant must be replaced with
the vehicle on level ground.
(For
Diesel Engine Model) Since special procedures are required, we recommend you take your vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer for coolant replacement.
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Air Cleaner
EXAMPLE
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If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting in decreased power output and increased fuel consumption.
Check and
clean periodically according to
the following procedure:
1) Take off the air cleaner case cover.
Remove the element from the air cleaner case cover. 2) This air cleaner element is of dry type.
Remember that it needs cleaning
according to the following method.
3) Blow off dust on cleaner element by
compressed air from inside the ele­ment, or replace the element as neces­sary.
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Spark Plugs
78K056
NOTE: For 3.2 L engine, to approach the spark
plugs, you need to remove the bolts shown in the illustration.
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Type A
(1 )
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For Type A, to access the spark plugs: 1) Remove the ignition coil cover. 2) Disconnect the coupler (1) while push­
ing the release lever. 3) Remove the bolt. 4) Pull the ignition coil out.
Type B
(2)
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For Type B, to access the spark plugs: 1) Disconnect the coupler (2) while push-
ing the release lever. 2) Remove the bolts. 3) Pull the spark plug boots out.
NOTE: When installation, make sure the wires, couplers, sealing rubber of top cover and
washers, are correctly returned in place.

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• (For Type B) Whim disconnecting the spark plug cables, pull on the
boot, not on the cable itself. Pulling on the cable can damage it. • When servicing the iridium/plati­num spark plugs (slender center electrode type plugs), do not touch
the center electrode, as it is easy to damage.
EXAMPLE
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CAUTION
• When disconnecting the spark plug cables, pull on the boot, not on the cable itself. Pulling on the cable can damage it. • When servicing the iridium/plati­num spark plugs (slender center electrode type plugs), do not touch the center electrode, as it is easy to damage.
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CAUTION
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• When installing the spark plugs, screw them in with your fingers to avoid stripping the threads. Tighten
with a torque wrench to 25 Nm (2.5
kg-m, 18.1 Ib-ft). Do not allow con­taminants. to enter the engine
through the spark plug holes when
the plugs are removed. . • Never use spark plugs with the
wrong thread size.
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Spark plug gap "a" IFR5J11/1FR6J11/SILFR6A11/41-990 1.0 -1.1 mm (0.039 -0.043 in.)
CAUTION
When replacing spark plugs, you should use the brand and type speci­fied for your vehicle. For the speci­fied plugs, refer to the "SPECIFICATIONS" section at the
end of this book. If you wish to use a
brand of spark plug other than the
specified plugs, consult your SUZUKI
dealer.
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Gear Oil
Manual Transmission OillTransfer
Oil/Differential Oil
650259
When adding gear oil, use gear oil with the
appropriate viscosity and grade as shown
in the chart below. We highly recommend you use: API GL-4 SAE 75W-90 for manual trans­mission gear oil API GL-5 hypoid gear oil SAE 80W-90 for
front differential oil, rear differential oil and
transfer gear oil
Manual transmission oil (API GL-4)
< 75W-85,75W 90 > °C -30 -20 -10
0 10 20 30 40 I I I I . . I I of -22 -4
14 32 50 68 86 104
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Front differential oil,
rear differential oil and transfer oil (API GL-5 hypoid)
90 >
< 80W
90 > °C -30 -20 -10 0
10 20 30 40 I
I I I
I I I
I 'F -22 -4
14 32 50 68 86 104
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Manual transmission
(1) Oil filler and level plug (2) Oil drain plug
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Front/rear differential .
Front differential
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Rear differential
(1) Oil filler and level plug (2) Oil drain plug
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Tightening torque
Oil Filler Oil Drain Plug Plug
23Nm 23 Nm
Manual Gasoline 2.3
kg-m 2.3 kg-m (17.0Ib-ft) (17.0Ib-ft) trans-
mission 35 Nm 35Nm· Diesel 3.5 kg-m
3.5 kg-m
(25.3 Ib-ft) (25.3 Ib-ft)
23Nm 23 Nm
Transfer 2.3 klbm 2.3 kg-m
(17.0 I -ft) (17.0 Ib-ft)
23 Nm
23 Nm
Front differential 2.3 kg-m
2.3 kg-m
(17.0 Ib-ft) (17.0 Ib-ft)
23 Nm 23 Nm
Rear differential 2.3 kg-m
2.3 kg-m
(17.0 Ib-ft) (17.0 Ib-ft)
Gear Oil Level Check To check the gear oil level, use the follow­ing procedure:
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with
the parking brake applied. Then, stop
the engine.
2) Remove the oil filler plug (1). 3) Check the inside of the hole with your
finger. If the oil level comes up to the
bottom (transfer case: within 10 mm from the bottom) of the plug hole, the oil level is correct. If so, reinstall the plug. 4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil through the oil filler plug hole (1) until
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the oil level reaches the bottom of the Clutch Pedal filler hole, then reinstall the plug.
.A WARNING
After driving the vehicle, the gear oil
temperature may be high enough to
burn you. Wait until the oil filler
plug is cool enough to touch with your W\\N bare hands before inspecting gear
oil.
CAUTION
When tightening the plug, apply seal­ing compound "SUZUKI Bond No. 1215" or equivalent to the plug threads to prevent oil leakage.
Gear Oil Change To change the gear oil in the manual trans­mission, transfer case or differential(s), use
the following procedure:
1) Remove the oil filler plug (1). 2) Remove the drain plug (2), drain the oil, and reinstall the drain plug. 3) Pour new gear oil of the specified 'type
through the filler hole until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole. 4) Reinstall the filler plug.
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Check the clutch pedal for smooth opera­tion and clutch fluid level from time to time. If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully depressed, have the clutch inspected by
your SUZUKI dealer. If the clutch fluid level is near the "MIN" line, fill it up to the "MAX"
line with SAE J1703 or DOT-3 brake fluid.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
Fluid
Specified Fluid Use an automatic transmission fluid
SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309.
Fluid Level Check
CAUTION
Driving with too much or too little
fluid can damage the transmission.
You must check the fluid level with the
automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature.
To check the fluid level: 1) To warm up the transmission fluid, drive
the vehicle or idle the engine until the
temperature gauge indicates normal operating temperature. 2) Then drive for ten more minutes.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the specified auto­matic transmission fluid. Using auto­matic transmission fluid other than SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309 may damage the automatic transmis­sion of your vehicle.

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speed, if you have driven in city traffic in hot weather, or if the vehicle has been pull­
ing a trailer. Wait until the fluid cools down
(about
30 minutes), or the fluid level indica­
tion will not be correct.
3} Park your vehicle on level ground. 4} Apply the parking brake and then start
the engine in "P" (Park). Let it idle for two minutes and keep it running during
the fluid level check. . 5} With your foot on the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever through each range,
pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then move it back to the "P" (Park) position.
A. WARNING
Be sure to depress the brake pedal
when moving the gearshift lever, or the vehicle can move suddenly.
EXAMPLE or
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6} The handle of the AfT fluid dipstick is colored red for easy identification.
Remove the dipstick, clean it and push it back in until the cap seats. Then pull out the dipstick. 7} Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lowest level. The fluid level should be between the two marks in the "HOT' range on the dipstick.
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8} Add just enough specified fluid through the dipstick hole to fill the transmission to the proper level.
CAUTION
After checking or adding oil, be sure to insert the dipstick securely.
Changing Oil Since special procedures, materials, and tools are required to change the automatic
transmission oil, it is recommended that you trust this job to your authorized . SUZUKI dealer.
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Fuel Filter (Diesel engine)
F9Q diesel
78K077
The fuel filter works as a water sedimentor
as well.
Drain water when the fuel filter warning
light comes on. To drain water: 1) Place a pan or ample rag under the fuel filter drain nozzle. 2) Loosen the drain knob. The water will be drained. 3) Tighten the drain knob when the water
changes to the diesel fuel. 4) Tighten the drain knob.
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Brakes
Brake Fluid
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Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" lines. If the brake fluid level is near the "MIN" line, fill it up to the "MAX" line with SAE J1703 or DOT3 brake
fluid.
A WARNING
Failure to follow the guidelines below can result in personal injury or seri­
ous damage to the brake system. . • If the brake fluid in the reservoir drops below a certain level, the
brake warning light on the instru­
ment panel will come on (the
engine must be running with the
parking brake fully disengaged).
Should the light come on, immedi­
ately ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the brake system. . • A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak In the brake system which should be
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer
immediately.
• Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Use cau­
tion when refilling the reservoir. • Do not use any fluid other than SAE
J1703 or DOT3 brake fluid. Do not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has
been stored in old or open contain­
ers. It is essential that foreign parti­cles and other liquids are kept out of the brake fluid reservoir.