2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA brake

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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 ..............................................................•..... \
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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 ....................................................................... \
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Windshield Washer Fluid ................................................... 7-46
Air Conditioning System .................................................... 7-46

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60A187S
A. WARNING
You should take extreme care when working on your vehicle to prevent
accidental injury. Here are a few pre­
cautions that you should be espe­
cially careful to observe: (Continued)
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A. WARNING
(Continued) • To prevent damage or unintended
activation of the air bag system or seat belt pretensioner 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 SUZUKI. Do not touch air bag sys­tem components, seat belt preten­sioner system components or wires.
The wires are wrapped with yellow
tape or yellow tubing, and the cou­
plers are yellow for easy identifica­
tion.
• 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 set fully and the transmission is in Neutral (for manual transmission vehicles) or Park (for automatic transmission vehicles). (Continued)
A. WARNING
(Continued) • 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 gasoline or the bat­
tery. Flammable fumes are present.
• Do not get under your vehicle if it is supported only with the portable jack provided in your vehicle. • 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 ..

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BRAKE *5'-1. Brake discs and pads (front, rear) - . Brakedrunls and shoes -(if equippedf -*i)-2:Brake hoses arid pipes . --. -5:3. Brake-flu-iCl ---------------
i):4:-l3-rake lever and cable CHASSIS AND BODY '-S:1:Clutch ---~----
6-2. Tires *6:3. ",ii,rheels-*6-4. Drive shafts/Propeller shafts 'i3Tsuspensionsysiem -­-~6-if Steering-system ---.
*6-7. Manual transmission oil
*6-S. -Transfer- oil --. *6-9. Differentiai oil -6~ 6.~ Automatic transmission' -~
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*6-13. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) R I R
A WARNING
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble it or throw it into a fire. Avoid storing. it
near a heater or heating device'. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.
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Manual transmission
(1) Oil filler and level plug (2) Oil drain plug
65D260
Front/rear differential .
Front differential
[f~~ (1)
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Rear differential
(1) Oil filler and level plug (2) Oil drain plug
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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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64J154
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
60A205
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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(1) FULL HOT (2) LOW HOT (3) The lowest point = Fluid level
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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
64J154
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.

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Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal­lowed, and harmful if it comes in con­tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact a poison control center or a
physician. If brake fluid gets in eyes
flush eyes with water and seek medi~ cal a~ention. ~ash thoroughly after
handling. Solution can be poisonous to animals. Keep out of the reach of
children and animals.
NOTE: With disc brakes, the fluid level can be
expected to gradually fall as the brake
pads wear.
Brake Pedal Check. if the ~rake pedal·stops at the regu­lar height without "spongy" feeling when you depress it. If not, have the brake sys­tem inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. If you doubt the brake pedal for the regular
height, check it as follows:
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54G108
Pedal to wall minimum distance "a": 70 mm (2.8 in.)
With the engine running, measure the dis­tance between the brake pedal and floor
wall when the pedal is depressed with
approximate~y. 300 ~ (30 kg, 66 Ibs) of force: .The ~Inlmum distance required is as spec!fled. SIn?e vour vehicle's brake sys­tem IS self-adJusting, there is no need for
pedal adjustment.
If the pedal to floor wall distance as mea­sured above is less than the minimum dis­~ance required, have your vehicle Inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: When measuring the distance between the i?rake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to mclude the floor mat or rubber on the floor
wall in your measurement.
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60G104S
A WARNING
If you experience any of the following
problems with your vehicle's brake
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately
by your SUZUKI dealer. • Poor braking performance • Uneven braking (Brakes not work-
ing uniformly on all wheels.) • Excessive pedal travel • Brake dragging • Excessive noise • Pedal pulsation (Pedal pulsates
when depressed.) .
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