2013 SUZUKI ALTO maintenance

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Side Turn Signal Light
53M-09-050
Pull down the lens by using a flat blade
screwdriver covered with a soft cloth as
shown. The bulb can be removed by sim-
ply pulling it out. Then remove the bulb.
Install a new bulb in the reverse order.
Other General Lights
Bulb holder
53M-09-051
(1) Removal
(2) Installation
To remove a bulb holder from a light hous-
ing, turn the holder counterclockwise and
pull it out. To install the holder, push the
holder in and turn it clockwise.
Bulb
53M-09-052
(3) Removal
(4) Installation
There are two types of bulb, “Full glass
type” (1) and “Glass/metal type” (2).
To remove and install a full glass type bulb
(1), simply pull out or push in the bulb.
To remove a glass metal type bulb (2) from
a bulb holder, push in the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise. To install a new bulb,
push it in and turn it clockwise.
You can access the individual bulb or bulb
holders as follows.
Front turn signal light (1)
Front position light (2)
ALTO 800
53MM07001
ALTO K10
53M-09-054
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE(1) (2)
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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Rear combination light
ALTO 800
53M-09-055
ALTO K10
53M-09-056
Remove the screw (1). Remove the combi-
nation light (2) by pulling it outside.
License plate light
53M-09-057
High-mount stop light
53M-09-058
Wiper Blades
53M-09-059
If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-
aged, or make streaks when wiping,
replace the wiper blades.
To install new wiper blades, follow the pro-
cedures below.
NOTE:
Some wiper blades may be different from
the ones described here depending on
vehicle specifications. If so, consult your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for proper
replacement method.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
To avoid scratching or breaking the
window, do not let the wiper arm
strike the window while replacing the
wiper blade.
EXAMPLE

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For windshield wipers:
53M-09-060
1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow
.NOTE:
When raising both of the front wiper arms,
pull the driver’s side wiper arm up first.
When returning the wiper arms, lower the
passenger’s side wiper arm first. Other-
wise, the wiper arms may interfere with
each other.
53M-09-061
2) Squeeze lock (1) towards wiper arm (2)
and remove the wiper frame from the
arm as shown.
3) Unlock the lock end of the wiper blade
and slide the blade out as shown.
Removal
60A260
Installation
54G132
(1) Locked end4) If the new blade is provided without the
two metal retainers, move them from
the old blade to the new one.
53M-09-064
53M-09-065
(A) Up
(B) Down
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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NOTE:
When you install the metal retainers (3),
make sure the direction of metal retainers
as shown in the above illustrations.
5) Install the new blade in the reverse
order of removal, with the locked end
positioned toward the wiper arm.
Make sure the blade is properly
retained by all the hooks. Lock the
blade end into place.
6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm, making
sure that the lock lever is snapped
securely into the arm.Windshield Washer Fluid
Front
53M-09-066
Check that there is washer fluid in the tank.
Refill it if necessary. Use a good quality
windshield washer fluid, diluted with water
as necessary.
Air Conditioning System
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.
WA R N I N G
Do not use “anti-freeze” solution in
the windshield washer reservoir. This
can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and also
damage your vehicle’s paint.
NOTICE
Damage may result if the washer
motor is operated with no fluid in the
washer tank.
EXAMPLE

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EMERGENCY SERVICE
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If the Engine Overheats
The engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the high
engine coolant temperature warning light
comes on as overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and
park.
3) Let the engine run at the normal idle
speed for a few minutes until the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off.
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light does not go off:
1) Turn off the engine and check that the
water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
is found, correct it.2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
If it is found to be lower than the “LOW”
line, look for leaks at the radiator, water
pump, and radiator and heater hoses. If
you locate any leaks that may have
caused the overheating, do not run the
engine until these problems have been
corrected.
3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine
Coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.)
NOTE:
If your engine overheats and you are
unsure what to do, contact your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
65D614
WA R N I N G
If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to let
it cool. Do not open the hood when
steam is present. When the steam
can no longer be seen or heard, open
the hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.
WA R N I N G
• It is hazardous to remove the radia-
tor cap (or degassing tank cap for a
diesel engine) when the water tem-
perature is high, because scalding
fluid and steam may be blown out
under pressure. The cap should
only be taken off when the coolant
temperature has lowered.
• To help prevent personal injury,
keep hands, tools and clothing
away from the engine cooling fan
and air-conditioner fan (if
equipped). These electric fans can
automatically turn on without warn-
ing.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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ITEM: Engine
ALTO 800 ALTO K10
Ty p e F 8 D K 1 0 B
Number of cylinders 3 3
Bore 68.5 mm 73 mm
Stroke 72.0 mm 79.5 mm
Piston displacement 796 cm
3 (796 cc) 998 cm3 (998 cc)
Compression ratio 10.95 ± 0.4 : 1
11 ± 0.4 : 1
ITEM: Electrical
ALTO 800 ALTO K10
Standard spark plug Nickel plug NGK DCPR7E, BOSCH YR7DC
NGK, KR6A-10
Battery 12V 34B1912V 34B19
Fuses See “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.