2013 SUZUKI ALTO Owners Manual

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Fresh Air (f)
When this mode is selected by moving the
lever to right, outside air is used.
Recirculated Air (g)
When this mode is selected by moving the
lever to left, outside air is shut out and
inside air is recirculated. This mode is suit-
able when driving through dusty or polluted
air such as in a tunnel, or when attempting
to quickly cool down the interior.
NOTE:
If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an
extended period of time, the air in the vehi-
cle can become contaminated. Therefore,
you should occasionally select FRESH
AIR.
Air conditioning switch (5) (if equipped)
To turn on the air conditioning system, set
the blower speed selector to a position
other than “OFF” and push in the “A/C”
switch. With this “A/C” switch operation, a
indicator light will come on when the air
conditioning system is on. To turn off the
air conditioning system, push “A/C” switch
again.
During operation of the air conditioner, you
may notice slight changes in engine
speed. These changes are normal, the
system is designed so that the compressor
turns on or off to maintain the desired tem-
perature.Less operation of the compressor results
in better fuel economy.
System Operating Instructions
Natural ventilation
Select VENTILATION and FRESH AIR, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position, and the blower speed
selector to off. Fresh air will flow through
the vehicle during driving.
Forced ventilation
The control settings are the same as for
natural ventilation except you set the
blower speed selector to a position other
than off.
Normal heating (using outside air)
Select HEAT and FRESH AIR, the tem-
perature selector to the desired tempera-
ture position and the blower speed selector
to the desired blower speed position. Set-
ting the blower speed selector to a higher
blower speed position increases heating
efficiency.
Quick heating (using recirculated air)
The control settings are the same as for
normal heating except you select RECIR-
CULATED AIR. If you use this heating
method for an extended period of time, the
air in the vehicle can become contami-
nated and the windows can become misty.
Therefore, use this method only for quick
heating and change to the normal heating
method as soon as possible.Head cooled/Feet warmed heating
Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position, and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion. Unless the temperature selector is in
the fully cold position or fully hot position,
the air that comes out of the center and
side outlets will be cooler than the air that
comes out of the floor outlets.
Normal cooling
Set the air flow selector to VENTILATION,
the temperature selector to the desired
temperature position and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion, and turn on the “A/C” switch. Setting
the blower speed selector to a higher
blower speed position increases cooling
efficiency.
You can switch the air intake selector to
either FRESH AIR or RECIRCULATED
AIR as you desire. Choosing RECIRCU-
LATED AIR increases cooling efficiency.
Quick cooling (using recirculated air)
The control settings are the same as for
normal cooling except you select RECIR-
CULATED AIR and the highest blower
speed.
NOTE:
• To turn on the air conditioning system,
push in the “A/C” switch and set the
blower speed selector to a position other
than OFF. With this “A/C” switch opera-

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tion, an indicator light will come on when
the air conditioning system is on. To turn
off the air conditioning system, push the
“A/C” switch again.
• During operation of the air conditioner,
you may notice slight changes in engine
speed. These changes are normal, the
system is designed so that the compres-
sor turns on or off to maintain the
desired temperature. Less operation of
the compressor results in better fuel
economy.
NOTE:
• If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an
extended period of time, the air in the
vehicle can become contaminated.
Therefore, you should occasionally
select FRESH AIR.
• If your vehicle has been left in the sun
with the windows closed, it will cool
faster if you open the windows briefly
while you operate the air conditioner with
the air intake selector at FRESH AIR and
the blower at high speed.
Dehumidifying
Set the air flow selector to a desired air
flow selector position, the temperature
selector to the desired temperature posi-
tion and the blower speed selector to the
desired blower speed position. Also select
FRESH AIR and turn on the “A/C” switch.NOTE:
Because the air conditioner dehumidifies
the air, turning it on will help keep the win-
dows clear, even when blowing heated air
using the DEFROST or HEAT &
DEFROST functions.
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NOTE:
If you need maximum defrosting:
• set the air flow selector to DEFROST,
• set the blower speed selector to high,
• adjust the temperature selector to the
hot end, and
• adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.
Maintenance
If you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti-
mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.
NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly called
“R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12 around
1993 for automotive applications. Other
refrigerants are available, including recy-
cled R-12, but only R-134a should be used
in your vehicle.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig-
erants.

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Fuel Filler Cap
ALTO 800
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ALTO K10
53M-07-02153MH0513
The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. The fuel filler door can
be unlocked by pulling up the opener lever
located on the outboard side of the driver’s
seat and locked by simply closing the door.
68KN048
To remove the fuel filler cap:
1) Open the fuel filler door.
2) Remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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NOTE:
If the fuel filler door is equipped with the
cap holder (1), then use the cap holder to
hold fuel filler cap while refueling.
To reinstall the fuel filler cap:
1) Turn the cap clockwise until you hear
several clicks.
2) Close the fuel filler door.
EXAMPLE
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Open
Close
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CAUTION
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
fuel may be under pressure and may
spray out, causing injury.
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Engine Hood
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To open the engine hood:
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side.
This will disengage the engine hood
lock halfway.
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2) Push the under-hood release lever
sideways with your finger, as shown in
the illustration. While pushing the lever,
lift up the engine hood.
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3) Continue to lift up the hood until it is
high enough to support with the prop
rod.
To close the engine hood:
1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back to the holding clip.
2) Lower the hood close to the bumper,
then let it drop down. Make sure the
hood is securely latched after closing.
WA R N I N G
Fuel is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refueling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.
WA R N I N G
If you need to replace the fuel cap,
use a Maruti genuine cap. Use of an
improper cap can result in a malfunc-
tion of the fuel system or emission
control system. It may also result in
fuel leakage in the event of an acci-
dent.
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WA R N I N G
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.

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Sun Visor
79J161
The sun visors can be pulled down to block
glare coming through the windshield, or
they can be unhooked and turned to the
side to block glare coming through the side
window.
Interior Light Switch
82JN065
This light switch has three positions which
function as described below:
(1) The light comes on and stays on
regardless of whether the door is
open or closed.
(2) The light comes on when the door is
opened.
(3) The light remains off even when the
door is opened.
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NOTE:
The number of doors involved in the light-
ing operation of the interior light depends
on the vehicle specification. If there is a
switch (rubber projection) at the door
opening as shown, the door is involved in
the lighting operation. The tailgate is also
involved in this operation even without the
rubber projection.
NOTICE
When unhooking and hooking a sun
visor, be sure to handle it by side of
the sun visor as shown in the figure
else sun visor may get damaged.
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Accessory Socket
(if equipped)
ALTO 800
53M-07-032
ALTO K10
Manual Transaxle
53M-07-033
Automated Manual Transaxle
53M-07-034
The accessory socket will work when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion. This socket can be used to provide
12volt/120 watt power for electrical acces-
sories. Check that the cap remains on the
socket when socket is not in use.
Assist Grips (if equipped)
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Assist grips are provided for convenience.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLENOTICE
Use of inappropriate electrical acces-
sories can cause damage to your
vehicle’s electrical system. Make
sure that any electrical accessories
you use are designed to plug into this
type of socket.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the assist grip
and the molded headlining, do not
hang down the assist grip.
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Glove Box
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To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.
To close it, push the lid until it latches
securely.
Cup Holder and Storage Area
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1) Front cup holder and bottle holder (if
equipped)
2) Rear bottle holder (if equipped)
Front Cup Holder & Bottle Holder (1) (if
equipped) / Rear Bottle Holder (2) (if
equipped)Floor Mats
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To prevent the driver’s side floor mat from
sliding forward and possibly interfering with
WA R N I N G
Never drive with the glove box lid
open. It could cause injury if an acci-
dent occurs.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Failure to take the precautions listed
below could cause personal injury or
vehicle damage.
• Be careful when you are using the
cup holders to hold a cup contain-
ing hot liquid. Spilling out hot liq-
uid can cause burn injury.
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• Do not use the cup holders to hold
sharp-edged, hard, or breakable
objects. Objects in the cup holders
may be thrown about during a sud-
den stop or impact, and could
cause personal injury.
• Be careful not to spill liquid or
insert any foreign materials into the
moving part of the gearshift lever,
or any electrical components. Liq-
uid or foreign materials may dam-
age these parts.
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the operation of the pedals, MARUTI GEN-
UINE floor mats are recommended.
Whenever you put the driver’s side floor
mat back in the vehicle after it has been
removed, be sure to hook (if equipped) the
floor mat grommet(s) to the fastener(s) and
position the floor mat properly in the foot-
well.
When you replace the floor mats in your
vehicle with a different type such as all-
weather floor mats, we highly recommend
using MARUTI GENUINE floor mats for
proper fitting.Shopping hook (if equipped)
You can hang the shopping bag or other
suitable objects on the hook located on the
dashboard. This hook is not designed for
large or heavy items.
53M-07-039
Luggage Compartment Cover
(if equipped)
53M-07-040
Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment is hidden from view by
a luggage compartment cover.
WA R N I N G
Failure to take the following precau-
tions may result in the driver’s side
floor mat interfering with the pedals
and causing a loss of vehicle control
or an accident.
• Make sure that the floor mat grom-
met(s) is(are) hooked to the fas-
tener(s).
• Never place additional floor mats
on top of the existing floor mats.
CAUTION
To avoid breaking the hook, do not
hang items heavier than 2 kg (4.4
ibs).
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not carry items on top of the lug-
gage compartment cover, even if they
are small and light. Objects on top of
the cover could be thrown about in
an accident, causing injury, or could
obstruct the driver’s rear view.
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