2014 SUZUKI ALTO Inspection and Maintenance

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Coolant Replacement
Trust this job to your Maruti Suzuki
Authorised Workshop.
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It is dangerous to remove the radia-
tor cap when the water temperature
is high, because scalding fluid and
steam may be blown out under pres-
sure. Wait until the coolant tempera-
ture has lowered before removing the
cap.
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Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if
swallowed or inhaled. Do not drink
antifreeze or coolant solution. If swal-
lowed, do not induce vomiting. Imme-
diately contact a poison control center
or a physician. Avoid inhaling mist or
hot vapors. If inhaled, expose yourself
to fresh air. If coolant gets in eyes,
flush eyes with water and seek medi-
cal attention. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Solution can be poisonous to
animals. Keep out of the reach of
children and animals.9-17INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

10176G-74EWINDSCREEN WASHER FLUIDCheck that there is washer fluid in the tank.
Refill it if necessary. Use a good quality
windscreen washer fluid, diluted with water
as necessary.Do not use “antifreeze” solution in the
windscreen washer reservoir. This can
severely impair visibility when sprayed
on the windscreen, and can also
damage your vehicle’s paint.
Damage may result if the washer
motor is operated whilst the fluid or
fluid nozzles are frozen or with no
fluid in the washer tank.
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AIR CLEANER
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
in decreased power output and increased
fuel consumption.
Take out the air cleaner element after
unhooking the clamps shown in the
illustration. Blow off dust on air cleaner
element by compressed air. If the air
cleaner element appears to be dirty, replace
it with a new one.
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ALTO K10
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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EXAMPLE ALTO
EXAMPLE
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The air cleaner element should be
replaced every 40,000 km. More
frequent replacement is necessary
when you drive under dusty
conditions.
CAUTION
SPARK PLUGS
You should inspect spark plugs periodically
for carbon deposits. When carbon
accumulates on a spark plug, a strong
spark may not be produced. Remove
carbon deposits with a wire or pin and
adjust the spark plug gap.
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ALTO K10
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ALTO

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ALTO K10EXAMPLE
To access the spark plugs,
For Alto
1. Disconnect the coupler while pushing the
release lever,
2. Remove the bolts, and
3. Pull the spark plug boots.
For Alto K10
1. Unclamp and remove the air cleaner case.
2. If necessary, disconnect the coupler (1) while pushing the release lever.
3. Remove the ignitor bolts.
4. Pull the spark plug boots out.
CAUTION
76G-09-021
Spark Plug gap "a"
Alto - 0.85 ± 0.5 mm
Alto K10 - 1.0 ± 0.05 mm
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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ALTO
EXAMPLE When disconnecting the spark plugcables, pull on the boot, not on the
cable itself. Pulling on the cable can
damage it.
When installing the spark plugs, screw them in with your fingers to
avoid stripping the threads. Tighten
with a torque wrench to :
Alto - 13.0–22.0 N-m (1.3–2.2 kg-m,
9.4–15.9 lb-ft)
Alto K10 - 25 N-m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0
lb-ft).
Do not allow contaminants to enter
the engine through the spark plug
holes when the plugs are removed.
Never use spark plugs with the
wrong thread size or length.
CAUTION
When replacing spark plugs, you
should use the brand and type
specified for your vehicle. For the
specified plugs, refer to the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section at the end
of this book.NOTE:
When installation, make sure the wires,couplers, sealing rubber of top cover and
washers, are correctly returned in place.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-21NOTE:If you experience some firing problem of
spark plugs, such as, hard engine-starting,misfire etc., the cause may be located notonly on spark plugs but also on deteriorated
ignition wiring (generally, used for more than80,000 km or five years). If spark plugreplacement does not solve the problem,
have the ignition wiring and other ignitionsystem inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKIdealer.
76G-09-022
BRAKESBrake Fluid
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 MARUTI GENUINE brake fluid.
Failure to follow the guidelines below
can result in personal injury or
serious damage to the brake system.
If the brake fluid in the reservoir drops below a certain level, the
brake warning light on the
instrument panel will come on (the
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EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMEMTTrust this replacement job to your MARUTI
SUZUKI authorised workshop.

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parking brake must be fully
disengaged with ignition switch in
"ON" position). Should the light
come on, immediately ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect
the brake system.
A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in
the brake system which should be
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer immediately.
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Use
caution when refilling the reservoir.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-22
Do not use any fluid other than
MARUTI GENUINE brake fluid. Do
not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that
has been stored in old or open
containers. It is essential that
foreign particles and other liquids
are kept out of the brake fluid
reservoir.
The brake fluid should be replaced
every two years or 20,000 km.NOTE: With disc brakes, the fluid level can beexpected to gradually fall as the brake padswear.
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Brake Pedal
Check if the brake pedal stops at the
regular height without "spongy" feeling when
you depress it. If not, have the brake
system inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer. If you doubt the brake pedal for the
regular height, check it as follows:With the engine running, measure the
distance between the brake pedal and floor
silencer mat when the pedal is depressed
with approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force.
The minimum distance required is 110 mm
(4.3 in). Since your 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
distance required, have your vehicle inspected
by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-23NOTE:When measuring the distance between the
brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not toinclude any floor covering other thansilencer mat in the measurement.If you experience any of the following
problems with your vehicle’s brake
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
Poor braking performance
Uneven braking (Brakes not working uniformly on all wheels.)
Excessive pedal travel
Brake dragging
Excessive noise
Pedal pulsation (Pedal pulsates
when depressed.)
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Ratchet tooth specification "b"
4th- 9th
Lever pull force (1)
200 N (20kg. 44 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper
adjustment by counting the number of clicks
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull
up on the parking brake lever to the point
of full engagement. The parking brake lever
should stop between the specified ratchet
teeth and the rear wheels should be
securely locked. If the parking brake is not
properly adjusted or the brakes drag after
the lever has been fully released, have the
parking brake inspected and/or adjusted by
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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STEERINGCheck the play of the steering wheel by
gently turning it from left to right and
measuring the distance that it moves before
you feel slight resistance. The play should
be between 0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in).
Check that the steering wheel turns easily
and smoothly without rattling by turning it
all the way to the right and to the left while
driving very slowly in an open area. If the
amount of free play is outside the
specification or you find anything else to be
wrong, an inspection must be performed by
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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EXAMPLE
PARKING BRAKE

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
CLUTCH PEDAL
Measure the clutch pedal play by moving
the clutch pedal with your hand and
measuring the distance it moves until you
feel slight resistance. The play in the clutch
pedal should be between 15 – 20 mm (0.6
– 0.8 in) If the play is more or less than
the above, or clutch dragging is felt with the
pedal fully depressed, have the clutch
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
76G-09-029
TYRESThe front and rear tyre pressure
specifications for your vehicle are listed on
the Tyre Inflation Pressure Label and in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section at the end of
this book. Both the front and rear tyres
should have the specified tyre pressure.
Tyre Inspection
Inspect your vehicle’s tyres periodically by
performing the following checks:
1) Measure the air pressure with a tyre gauge. Adjust the pressure if necessary.
Remember to check the spare tyre too.
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Air pressures should be checkedwhen the tyres are cold or you may
get inaccurate readings.
Check the inflation pressure from time to time while inflating the tyre
gradually, until the specified
pressure is obtained.
Never underinflate or overinflate the tyres.
Underinflation can cause unusual
handling characteristics or can
cause the rim to slip on the tyre
bead, resulting in an accident or
damage to the tyre or rim.
Overinflation can cause the tyre to
burst, resulting in personal injury.
Overinflation can also cause
unusual handling characteristics
which may result in an accident.
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