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60G410
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEMaintenance Schedule ....................................................... 7-2
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................ 7-2
Maintenance Recommended under Severe
Driving Conditions .............................................................. 7-5
Drive Belt ............................................................................. 7-7
Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................... 7-7
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 7-11
Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 7-13
Spark Plugs ......................................................................... 7-13
Gear Oil ................................................................................ 7-15
Clutch Pedal ........................................................................ 7-16
Automatic Transaxle (AT) Fluid ......................................... 7-16
Brakes .................................................................................. 7-17
Steering ................................................................................ 7-19
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-20
Battery .................................................................................. 7-22
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-23
Headlight Aiming ................................................................. 7-26
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 7-26
Wiper Blades ....................................................................... 7-31
Windshield Washer Fluid ................................................... 7-35
Air Conditioning System .................................................... 7-35
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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:
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 sec-
onds before performing any electri-
cal service work on your SUZUKI. Do
not touch air bag system compo-
nents, 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.
(Continued)
WARNING
(Continued)
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 transaxle is in Neutral
(for manual transaxle vehicles) or
Park (for automatic transaxle vehi-
cles). 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 fuel or the battery.
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.
(Continued)
WARNING
(Continued)
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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Maintenance ScheduleThe following table shows the times when
you should perform regular maintenance
on your vehicle. This table shows in miles,
kilometers and months when you should
perform inspections, adjustments, lubrica-
tion and other services. These intervals
should be shortened if driving is usually
done under severe conditions (refer to
“Maintenance Recommended under
Severe Driving Conditions”).
Periodic Maintenance
Schedule“R” : Replace or Change
“I” : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate
or replace as necessary
“L” : Lubricate
NOTE:
This table includes services as scheduled
up to 90000 km (54000 miles) mileage.
Beyond 90000 km (54000 miles), carry out
the same services at the same intervals
respectively.
WARNING
SUZUKI recommends that mainte-
nance on items marked with an aster-
isk (*) be performed by your
authorized SUZUKI dealer or a quali-
fied service technician. If you are
qualified, you may perform mainte-
nance on the unmarked items by
referring to the instructions in this
section. If you are not sure whether
you can successfully complete any of
the unmarked maintenance jobs, ask
your authorized SUZUKI dealer to do
the maintenance for you.
NOTICE
Whenever it becomes necessary to
replace parts on your vehicle, it is
recommended that you use genuine
SUZUKI replacement parts or their
equivalent.
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For Item 2-1. “Nickel plugs”, replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.
*Interval: This interval should be judged by odome-
ter reading or months, whichever comes first.km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
miles (x1000)9 1827364554
months 12 24 36 48 60 72ENGINE
1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement – – I – – R*1-2.
Valve clearance
–
I
–
I
–
I
1-3. Engine oil and engine oil filterRRRRRR
1-4.
Engine coolant
–
–
R
–
–
R
*1-5. Exhaust system (except catalyst)–I–I–I
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs
When unleaded fuel is used
Nickel plug
–
–
R
–
–
R
When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe Driving Condition” schedule.
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element Paved-road I I R I I R
Dusty condition
Refer to “Severe Driving condition” schedule.
*3-2. Fuel lines–I–I–I
*3-3.
Fuel filter
–
–
R
–
–
R
*3-4. Fuel tank–– I –– I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1. PCV valve––––– I*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emission control system
–
–
–
–
–
I
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*Interval: This interval should be judged by odome-
ter reading or months, whichever comes first.km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
miles (x1000)9 1827364554
months 12 24 36 48 60 72BRAKE
*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front)IIIIII
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes–I–I–I
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
R
–
R
–
R
5-4. Brake lever and cable Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only) I–––––
CHASSIS AND BODY
*6-1. Clutch (pedal and fluid level)IIIIII6-2.
Tires/Wheels
I
I
I
I
I
I
*6-3. Drive axle boots–– I –– I
*6-4.
Suspension system
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-5. Steering system–I–I–I
*6-6.
Manual transaxle oil
(I: 1st 15000 km only)
I
–
R
–
–
R
6-7. Automatic transaxle Fluid level – I – I – I
* Fluid change
Replace every 165000 km (99000 miles)
* Fluid hose – – – I – –
6-8.
All latches, hinges and locks
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-9. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) – I R – I R
WARNING
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them 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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Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving ConditionsIf the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is recommended that applica-
ble maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval as given in the chart below.
Severe condition code
A – Repeated short trips
B – Driving on rough and/or muddy roads
C – Driving on dusty roads
D – Driving in extremely cold weather and/or salted roads
E – Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather
F – Leaded fuel use
G – ———
H – Trailer towing (if admitted)
Severe
Condition CodeMaintenanceMaintenance
OperationMaintenance Interval
–BCD––––Engine accessory drive beltIEvery 15000 km (9000 miles)
or 12 months
REvery 45000 km (27000 miles)
or 36 months
A – C D E F – H Engine oil and oil filter REvery 7500 km (4500 miles)
or 6 months
A B C – E F – H Spark plugs Nickel plug REvery 10000 km (6000 miles)
or 8 months
––C–––––Air cleaner filter element*1I Every 2500 km (1500 miles)
REvery 30000 km (18000 miles)
or 24 months
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NOTE:
I – Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary
R – Replace or change
T – Tighten to the specified torque
*1 Inspect or replace more frequently if necessary.Severe
Condition CodeMaintenanceMaintenance
OperationMaintenance Interval
– B – – E – – H Automatic transaxle fluid change REvery 30000 km (18000 miles)
or 24 months
– B C D – – – H Wheel bearings IEvery 15000 km (9000 miles)
or 12 months
– B – D E – – H Drive axle boots IEvery 15000 km (9000 miles)
or 12 months
– B – – E – – H Manual transaxle oil RFirst time only:
15000 km (9000 miles)
or 12 months
Second time and after:
Every 30000 km (18000 miles)
or 24 months reckoning from
0 km (0 mile) or 0 month
– – CD– – – –Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)
(Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air
conditioner decreases.)IEvery 15000 km (9000 miles)
or 12 months
REvery 45000 km (27000 miles)
or 36 months
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Drive BeltMake sure the drive belt tension is correct.
If the belt is too loose, insufficient battery
charging, engine overheating, poor power
steering, poor air conditioning, or exces-
sive belt wear can result. When you press
the belt with your thumb midway between
the pulleys, there should be a deflection
according to the following chart.
The belts should also be examined to
ensure that they are not damaged.
If you need to replace or adjust the belt
have it done by your SUZUKI dealer.
52LM013
Engine Oil and FilterSpecified Oil
74LHT0718
(1) Preferred
Be sure that the engine oil you use comes
under the quality classification of SG, SH,
SJ, SL or SM. Select the appropriate oil
viscosity according to the above chart.
SAE 5W-30 (1) is the best choice for good
fuel economy, and good starting in cold
weather.
WARNING
When the engine is running, keep
hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away
from the moving fan and drive belts.
→: 100 N (10 kg, 22 lbs) press
GE: Generator
DEF: Deflection
AC: Air conditioner compressorDEF: 4.0 – 4.5 mm
(0.16 – 0.18 in.)
DEF: 3 – 5 mm
(0.12 – 0.20 in.)
GE
ACDEF: 7 – 8 mm
(0.28 – 0.31 in.)
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