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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle,
near the battery. See “Engine Compart-
ment Overview” in this section for more
information on location.
To access the fuses, press in the side flaps
to release the cover.
To reinstall the cover, push until it is
secure. Fuses Usages
AIRBAG Air Bag
WPR Wiper
RADIO/CLK Radio/Clock
ECMEngine Control
Module
AIRBAGOccupation Classifi-
cation Sensor
AUX LTR Extra Jack
TRN SIG LAMPS Turn Signal Lamps
ABSAntilock Brake
System
LTR Cigar Lighter
CLSTR, BTSICluster, BTSI
Solenoid
RKERemote keyless
Entry
BCK/UP Back-up
BLANK Not Used
TCMTransmission
Control Module
Fuses Usages
ENG FUSE BOX,
DRLEngine Fuse box,
Daytime Running
Light
HAZRD LAMPS Hazard Lamps
A/C, CLK A/C Switch, Clock
HVACHeating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning
RKERemote Keyless
Entry
RADIO Radio
S/ROOF Sunroof
DLC Data link Connector
SPARE Spare
CAUTION
When you inspect the fuse box on
your vehicle, refer to the fuse box
label. The type of fuse box varies
depending on the vehicle’s specifica-
tion.
CAUTION
When you inspect the fuse box on
your vehicle, refer to the fuse box
label. The type of fuse box varies
depending on the vehicle’s specifica-
tion.
Electrical System:
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Fuses Usages
HEAD LAMPS Head Lamp
ECMEngine Control
Module
I/P FUSEInstrument Panel
Fuse
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
A/C Air Conditioning
HORN Horn
HI BEAMHead Lamp
High-Beam
DRIVER’S PWR
WNDWDriver’s Power
Window
STOP LAMPS Stop Lamps
DR/LCK Door Lock
MIR HTD Heated Mirror
FRT FOG Front Fog
ILLUM LTLicense Plate Lamp,
Parking Lamp Left
INJ Injector
ENG SNSREVAP Canister Purge
Solenoid, HO2S,
Cooling Fan Relay,
CMP Sensor
Fuses Usages
LOW BEAM LTHead Lamp
Low-Beam Left
ILLUM RTIllumination
Circuit, Parking Lamp
Right
LOW BEAM RTHead Lamp
Low-Beam Right
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
BATT PWR Battery Power
ABSAntilock Brake
System
HVAC BLWR HVAC Blower
IGN 2 Ignition 2
IGN 1 Ignition 1
FUSE PLR Fuse Puller
COOL FAN LOW Cooling Fan Low
DEFOG Defog
COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High
PWR WNDW Power Window
Relays Usages
COOL FAN LOW Cooling Fan Low
FRT FOG Front Fog
ILLUM Illumination Relay
A/C CMPRSRAir Conditioning
Compressor
HORN Horn
DEFOG Defog
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
MAIN Main Relay
COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High
PWR WNDW Power Window
HEAD LAMPS Headlamp Relay
Capacities and Specifications:
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Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are
given in English and metric conversions. CapacitiesSpecifications
EngineChassis
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant R-134a1.41 lbs 0.64 kg
Brake/Clutch Fluid 0.53
quarts0.5 L
Engine Coolant 7.9
quarts7.4 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.2
quarts4.0 L
Fuel Tank 14.5
gallons55.0 L
Power Steering Fluid 1.2
quarts1.1 L
Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
(Complete Overhaul)7.3 ± 0.2
quarts6.9 ±
0.2 L
Manual Transmission
Fluid (Complete Drain
and Refill)1.9
quarts1.8 L
Wheel Nut Torque 81 lb-ft 110 N.m
All capacities are approximate. When
adding, be sure to fill to the approximately
level, as recommended in this manual. Engine 2.0 L DOHC (L6)
VIN Code Z
Type 4-Cylinder / In-Line
Valve Train DOHC 16 Valve
Displacement 121.9 in
3 (1,998 cc)
Bore x stroke 3.39 in x 3.39 in
(86 mm x 86 mm)
Compression Ratio 9.6 : 1
Octane Rating 87 (Ron 91) or
higher
Spark
plugType FLR8LDCU
Gap 0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Battery Rating 12V – 55AH
Cold
Cranking
Ampere610 CCA
Front Suspension Type McPherson
Strut Type
Rear Suspension Type Dual Link
Ty p e
Alignment
(Curb
Weight)Front Camber –0°33’ ± 45’
Rear Camber –1°00’ ± 45’
Caster 4°00’ ± 45’
Front Toe-in 0°00’ ± 10’
Rear Toe-in 0°12’ ± 10’
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General InformationNOTICE (for U.S.A.)
Maintenance, replacement or repair of
the emission control devices and sys-
tems may be performed by any automo-
bile repair establishment or individual
using any part which has been certified
under the provisions in the Clean Air
Act sec. 207. (a) (2).
This section provides the maintenance
schedule which is necessary to ensure
that your vehicle gives many years of satis-
fying motoring.
You are responsible for properly operating
and maintaining your vehicle in accor-
dance with the instructions described in
this manual. Failure to do so is likely to
result in the denial of warranty coverage.
It is your responsibility to properly maintain
and operate your vehicle. Be sure that you
follow the periodic required maintenance
schedule and general operation instruc-
tions in this manual.
It is also your responsibility to keep records
and receipts as proof of regular mainte-
nance. Records and receipts together with
this owner’s manual should be transferred
to any subsequent owner.
You may have maintenance services per-
formed on your vehicle by any qualified
person or facility. However, it is recom-
mended that the maintenance services beperformed by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer who will have well-trained techni-
cians and genuine parts.
Non-SUZUKI genuine parts and accesso-
ries have not been examined or approved
by SUZUKI. SUZUKI can certify neither the
suitability nor the safety of non-SUZUKI
parts and accessories and is not liable for
damage caused by their use.
Inadequate, incomplete, or insufficient ser-
vicing may result in operational problems
with your vehicle that could even lead to
vehicle damage, an accident, or personal
injury.
Selecting the Right ConditionFirst you’ll need to decide which of the two
conditions is right for your vehicle. Here’s
how to decide which condition to follow.
You should follow the required mainte-
nance schedule for the condition that best
describes your driving.
Normal Condition
The normal condition for driving means
driving under typical, everyday driving con-
ditions. You may follow the ordinary main-
tenance schedule.
Severe Condition
If the vehicle is operated under any of the
following conditions, some of the mainte-
nance schedule items need to be serviced
more frequently. See “Maintenance Rec-ommended under Severe Driving Condi-
tions” in this section.
Repeated short-distance driving less
than 5 miles (8 km).
Extensive idling and/or slow-speed driv-
ing in stop-and-go traffic.
Driving on dusty roads.
Driving on hilly or mountainous terrain.
Driving in heavy city traffic where the
outside temperatures regularly reach
90°F (32°C) or higher.
Driving as a taxi, police or delivery vehi-
cle.
Frequent driving when outside tempera-
ture remains below freezing.
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MaintenanceScheduled Maintenance ServicesMaintenance services and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance services chart.Maintenance Recommended under Normal Driving ConditionsEngine Control SystemMaintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 6 1218243036424854606672788490
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
x 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Drive Belt (Alternator, Power steering
Pump & A/C Compressor)IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine Oil & Oil Filter RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling System Hose & Connections I I I I I I I
Engine Coolant Dex-cool Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, and
replace every 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 60 months.
Fuel Filter (integrated in Fuel Pump) I* I* R*
Fuel Line & Connections I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Air Cleaner Element I* I* I* R* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* R* I* I* I*
Spark Plugs I*R*I*R*I*R*I*
Spark Plug Wires Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
EVAP Canister and Vapor Lines I* I* I*
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Filter I* R* I*
PCV System I* I* I* I* I*
Timing BeltR
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Chassis and BodyMaintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 6 1218243036424854606672788490
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
x 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Air Filter (A/C) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Exhaust Pipe & Mountings I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Brake/Clutch Fluid I R I R I R I
Front Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking Brake IIIIIII
Brake Line & Connections
(Including Booster)IIIIIII
Manual Transmission Fluid I I I
Automatic Transmission Fluid IIIIIII
Chassis and Underbody Bolts and
Nuts Tight/SecureIIIIIII
Tire Condition & Inflation Pressure IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Tire Rotation Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Steering Wheel & Linkage I I I I I I I
Power steering Fluid & Lines I I I I I I I
Drive Shaft Boots IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Safety Belts, Buckles & Anchorages I I I I I I I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch I I I I I I I
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Chassis and Body (continued)Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 157.5 165 172.5 180 187.5 195 202.5 210 217.5 225
x 1,000 km 192 204 216 228 240 252 264 276 288 300 312 324 336 348 360
Air Filter (A/C) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Exhaust Pipe & Mountings I* I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Brake/Clutch Fluid R I R I R I R I
Front Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking Brake IIIIIIII
Brake Line & Connections
(Including Booster)IIIIIIII
Manual Transmission Fluid I I I I
Automatic Transmission Fluid IIIIIIII
Chassis and Underbody Bolts and
Nuts Tight/SecureIIIIIIII
Tire Condition & Inflation Pressure IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Tire Rotation Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Steering Wheel & Linkage I I I I I I I I
Power steering Fluid & Lines I I I I I I I I
Drive Shaft Boots IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Safety Belts, Buckles & Anchorages I I I I I I I I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch I I I I I I I I
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Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving ConditionsFollow this schedule if your car is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions:
Engine Control System Repeated short-distance driving less than 5 miles (8 km).
Extensive idling and/or slow-speed driving in stop-and-go traffic.
Driving on dusty roads.
Driving on hilly or mountainous terrain. Driving in heavy city traffic where the outside temperatures reg-
ularly reach 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Driving as a taxi, police or delivery vehicle.
Frequent driving when outside temperature remains below
freezing.
Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336394245
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.526.25 30 33.75 37.5 41.25 45 48.75 52.5 56.25
x 1,000 km 6 1218243036424854606672788490
Drive Belt (Alternator, Power steering
Pump & A/C Compressor)IIIIIII
Engine Oil & Oil Filter RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling System Hose & Connections I I I
Engine Coolant Dex-cool Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, and
replace every 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 60 months.
Fuel Filter (integrated in Fuel Pump) I*
Fuel Line & Connections I* I* I*
Air Cleaner Element I* I* I* I* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Spark Plugs I* R* I*
Spark Plug Wires Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
EVAP Canister and Vapor Lines I*
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Filter I*
PCV System I* I*
Timing Belt