2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA battery replacement

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule ....................................................... 7-2
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................ 7-2
Maintenance Recommended under
Severe Driving
Conditions ........................................................................\
... 7-5
Drive Belt ........................................................................\
..... 7-7
Engine
Oil and Filter ........................................................... 7-8
Engine Coolant ..............................................................•..... \
7-13
Air Cleaner ., ........................................................................\
. 7-16
Spark Plugs ........................................................................\
. 7-17
Gear
Oil .................................................... ; ........................... 7-19
Clutch Pedal ........................................................................\

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Automatic Transmission (AT) Fluid .................................. 7-21
Fuel Filter (Diesel engine) .................................................. 7-23
Brakes ........................................................................\
.......... 7-23
60G41 0 Steering ........................................................................\
........ 7-25
Power Steering
(if equipped) ............................................. 7-25
Tires ........................................................................\
.............. 7-26
Battery ........................................................................\
.......... 7-28
Fuses ...........................................
: ........................................ 7-30
Headlight Aiming ................................................................. 7-35
Head
Light Washer Fluid .................................................... 7-35
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 7-35
Wiper Blades ....................................................................... \
7-42
Windshield Washer Fluid ................................................... 7-46
Air Conditioning System .................................................... 7-46

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Label.
A. WARNING
Vehicle equipped with 225/65R17 tires have a spare wheel and tire that
are a different size than the wheels and tires on the vehicle. The ·spare
wheel and tire on these vehicles are
intended for temporary emergency
use only. The wheel is painted yellow to remind you that the wheel and tire
are for temporary use only. Continu­ous use of this spare can result in tire
failure and loss of control. Always observe these precautions when using this spare: • Be aware that your vehicle will han­
dle differently with this temporary
spare.
• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
speed.
• Replace the temporary spare with a
standard tire and wheel as soon as possible.
• Do not operate your vehicle in "4H
LOCK" or "4L LOCK" with this tem­porary spare. • Do not use tire chains on the spare
tire. If you must use tire chains,
rearrange the wheels so standard
tires and wheels are fitted to the rear axle. (Continued)
A. WARNING
(Continued) • Replace the spare tire with a new
one as soon as the tread wear indi­cator appears. • When replacing the spare tire, use
a replacement tire with the exact
same size and construction.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Battery
A. WARNING
• 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. • To avoid harm to yourself or dam­age to your vehicle or battery, fol­low the jump starting instructions in the "EMERGENCY SERVICE" section of this manual if it is neces­sary to jump start your vehicle.
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EXAMPLE (traditional type)
~"'-"""'-UPPER
LOWER
54G118
For maintenance-free battery (cap-less type), you need not add water. For tradi­
tional type battery, which has water filler caps, the level of the battery solution must
be kept between the "UPPER" and the "LOWER" level lines at all times. If the level is found to be below the "LOWER" level
line, add distilled water to the "UPPER"
level line. You should periodically check the
battery, battery terminals, and battery hold-down bracket for corrosion. Remove
corrosion using a stiff brush and ammonia
mixed with water, or baking soda mixed
with water. After removing corrosion, rinse
with
clean water.
If your vehicle is not going to be driven for
a month or longer, disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery to help prevent discharge.
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Replacement of the battery
EXAMPLE (3) (1)
(2)
To remove the battery: 1) Disconnect the negative cable (1). 2) Disconnect the positive cable (2). 3) Remove the retainer nuts (3) and
remove the retainer (4). 4) Remove the battery.
To install the battery: 1) Install the battery in the reverse order of removal. 2) Tighten the retainer nuts and battery cables securely.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected, some of the vehicle's function will be initialized and/ or deactivated.
These function are required to reset after the battery is reconnected.
A WARNING
Batteries contain toxic substances including sulfuric acid and lead. They could have potential negative conse­quences for the environment and
human health. Used battery must be disposed or recycled according to
the local law and must not be dis­carded with ordinary household waste. Make sure not to tip over the
battery when you remove it from the vehicle. Otherwise, sulfuric acid could run out and you might get
injury.

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1----(5)
Pb-(6)
51KM042
(5) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (6) Chemical symbol of "Pb"
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (5) located on the battery label indicates that
used battery should be collected sepa­rately from ordinary household waste.
The chemical symbol of "Pb" (6) indicates
the battery contains more than 0.004%
lead.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed
or recycled correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the
environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropri­
ate waste handling of the battery. The
recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed infor­
mation about disposing or recycling of the
used battery,
consult your SUZUKI dealer.
Fuses
Your vehicle has three types of fuses, as described below:
Main fuse The main fuse takes current directly from
the battery.
Primary fuses· These fuses are between the main fuse
and individual fuses, and are for electrical
load groups.
Individual fuses These fuses are for individual electrical cir­
cuits.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
The main fuse and primary fuses are located in the engine compartment. If the
main fuse blows, no electrical component will function. If a primary fuse blOWS, no electrical component in the corresponding load group will function. When replacing
the main fuse or a primary fuse, use a gen­
uine
SUZUKI replacement.
PRIMARY INDIVIDUAL FUSE
FUSE
60A LAMP
Head light, Accessory,
Dome light, Sunroof,
Hazard light, Door lock, Rear fog light, Stop
lamp, Tail light
50A
IGN 2 WiperlWasher, Power window, Seat heater
40A 4WD 4WD actuator
30A RDTR 1 Radiator fan
30A RDTR 2 Radiator fan
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