2014 SUZUKI ALTO brake fluid

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WARRANTY POLICYMaruti Suzuki India Limited (hereinafter called “Maruti Suzuki”)\
,
warrants that each new Maruti Suzuki vehicle distributed in India
by Maruti Suzuki and sold by an authorised Maruti Suzuki dealer
will be free, under normal use and service, from any defects in
material and workmanship at the time of manufacture SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
(1) Qualification:To qualify for this warranty:
(a) The Maruti Suzuki vehicle must be delivered by Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer and set-up, serviced by Maruti
Suzuki authorised dealer/service station.
(b) The warranty registration card in respect of each vehicle must be completed by the dealer at the time of delivery
of the vehicle and dealer should retain the same.
(2) Term: The term of the warranty shall be twenty four (24) monthsor 40,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first) from the date
of delivery to the first owner.
(3) Maruti Suzuki Warranty Obligation: If any defect(s) should be found in a Maruti Suzuki vehiclewithin the term stipulated above, Maruti Suzuki only obligation
is to repair or replace at its sole discretion any part shown
to be defective, with a new part or the equivalent at no cost
to the owner for parts or labour, when Maruti Suzuki
acknowledges that such a defect is attributable to faulty material
or workmanship at the time of manufacture. The owner is
responsible for any repair or replacements which are not covered by this warranty.
(4) Limitation:
This warranty shall not apply to:
(a) normal maintenance service required other than the three free services, including without limitation, oil and fluid
changes, headlight aiming, fastener retightening, wheel
balancing, wheel alignment and tyre rotation, cleaning of
injectors, adjustments of carburettor, ignition timing, clutch
and valve clearance.
(b) the replacement of normal wear parts including without limitation, bulbs, battery, tyres and tubes, spark plugs, belts,
hoses, filters, wiper blades, brushes, contact points, fuses,
clutch disc, brake shoes, brake pads, cable and all rubber
parts (except oil seal and glass run).
(c) any vehicle which has been used for competition or racing.
(d) any repairs or replacement required as a result of accidents or collision.
(e) any defects caused by misuse, negligence, abnormal use or insufficient care.
(f) any vehicle which has been modified or altered, including without limitation, the installation of performance
accessories.
(g) any vehicle on which parts or accessories not approved by Maruti Suzuki have been used.
(h) any vehicle which has not been operated in accordance
with the operating instructions in the Maruti Suzuki Owner’s
Manual.
(i) any vehicle which has not received, during the warranty term, the service inspections prescribed in the Maruti
Suzuki Owner’s Manual.
(j) any vehicle which has been assembled, disassembled,
WARRANTY POLICY
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4176G-74EWARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTSBrake fluid level warning/Parking Brake
Indicator light
This light operates under three different type
of operations :
1) The light comes on briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” postion.
2) The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position.
3) The light comes on when the fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir falls below the
adequate level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking brake,
if the fluid level in the brake fluid resevoir
is adequate.
If the light does not go off or comes on
whilst your driving, it may mean that there
is something wrong with the vehicle's
braking system. If this happens, you should:1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
Remember that stopping distance may
be longer, you may have to push harder
on the pedal, and the pedal may go
down farther than normal.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and stopping at the side of the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive
carefully at low speed to the nearest
dealer for repairs. or
4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest
dealer for repairs.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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NOTE:
Because the disc brake system is self
adjusting, the fluid level will drop as thebrake pads become worn.Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is
considered normal periodic maintenance.
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If any of the following conditions occur,
you should immediately ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
If the brake fluid level warning light does not go out after the engine has
been started and the parking brake
has been fully released.
If the brake fluid level warning light does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position
with the parking brake applied.
If the brake fluid level warning light
comes on at any time during vehicle
operation.

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EXHAUST GAS WARNING
with the engine running, make sure
the air intake lever is set to “FRESH
AIR” and the fan is at high speed.
Avoid operating the vehicle with the rearend door open. If it is necessary
to operate the vehicle with the
rearend door open, make sure all
the windows are closed and the fan
is at high speed with the air intake
lever set to "FRESH AIR".
To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the air inlet grille in front of the
windscreen clear of snow, leaves, or
other obstructions at all times.
Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear of snow and other material to help
reduce the buildup of exhaust gases
under the vehicle. This is
particularly important when parked
in blizzard conditions.
Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leaks.
Any damage or leaks should be
repaired immediately.
DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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Before driving:
1)
Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights,
and reflectors are clean and unobstructed.
2) Check the tyres.
3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.4) Adjust the seat/head restraint.
5) Check the brake pedal and the parking brake lever.
6) Adjust the mirrors.
7) Make sure that you and passengers have properly fastened your seat belts.
8) Make sure that all warning lights come on as the key is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.
9) Check all gauges.
10) Make sure that the brake fluid level warning light is off when the parking
brake is released with the engine
running.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEAvoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, a potentially lethal gas that
is colourless and odourless. Since
carbon monoxide is difficult to detect
by itself, be sure to take the following
precautions to help prevent carbon
monoxide from entering your vehicle.
Do not leave the engine running ingarages or other confined areas.
Do not park with the engine running for a long period of time, even in an
open area. If it is necessary to sit
for a short time in a parked vehicle
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Before starting the engine:
1) Make sure the parking brake is appliedfully.
2) Manual Transmission - Shift into “N” (neutral) and depress the clutch pedal all
the way to the floor. Hold it while starting
the engine.
Make sure that the parking brake is
applied fully and the transmission is
in Neutral before attempting to start
the engine.
Stop turning the starter immediately after the engine has started or the
starter system can be damaged.
Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn’t start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before trying
again.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-bonnet
checks:
1) Engine oil level.
2) Coolant level.
3) Brake fluid level.
4) Windscreen washer fluid level.
5) Battery solution level.
6) Bonnet latch operation.
Pull the bonnet release handle inside the
vehicle. Make sure that you can not
open the hood all the way without
releasing the secondary latch. Be sure
to close the hood securely after checking
for proper operation. See "All Latches,
Hinges & Locks" of "PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE" in the
"INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE"
section for lubrication schedule.
Make sure the bonnet 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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Starting a Cold Engine
Engine which is started after 6 hours should
be treated as cold engine.
For Electronic fuel injection models
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking, wait about 15
seconds, then press down the
accelerator pedal to 1/3 of its travel and
try cranking the engine again. Release
the key and accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor while cranking. This should
clear the engine if it is flooded.
Starting a Warm Engine
For Electronic fuel injection models:
Use the same procedure as for “Starting a
Cold Engine”.
CAUTION

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
. 9-1
Alto ........................................................................\
..................................... 9-2
Alto K-10 ........................................................................\
............................ 9-6
Drive Belt ........................................................................\
.................................... 9-10
Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
.................. 9-11
Gear Oil ........................................................................\
....................................... 9-14
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
........................... 9-15
Windscreen Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
......... 9-18
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-18
Spark Plugs ........................................................................\
................................ 9-19
Fuel Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
............ 9-21
Brakes ........................................................................\
......................................... 9-21
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
............................. 9-23
Steering ........................................................................\
.............................. ......... 9-23
Clutch Pedal ........................................................................\
............................... 9-24
Tyres ........................................................................\
.......................................... 9-24
Tubeless Tyre (if equipped) ........................................................................\
...... 9-27
Battery ........................................................................\
......................................... 9-28
Fuses ........................................................................\
.......................................... 9-29
Bulb Replacement ........................................................................\
...................... 9-32
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
.............................. 9-35

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You should take extreme care when
working on your vehicle to prevent
accidental injury. Here are a few
precautions that you should be
especially careful to observe:
Do not leave the engine running ingarages or other confined areas.
When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing, tools, and other
objects away from the fan and water
pump 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
applied fully and the transmission is
in Neutral.
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 gasoline 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.
Keep used oil, coolant, and other
fluids away from children and pets.
Dispose of used fluids properly;
never pour them on the ground, into
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEThe following table shows when regular
maintenance on your vehicle is required.
This table shows in kilometres and months
when inspections, adjustments, lubrication
and other services should be performed.
MARUTI SUZUKI recommends that
maintenance on your MARUTI SUZUKI
vehicle be performed by MARUTI
SUZUKI Authorised Dealer/Service
Station.
Whenever it becomes necessary to
replace parts on your vehicle, it is
recommended that you use MARUTI
GENUINE PARTS (MGP).
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-3Interval: This interval should be judged
FREE INSPECTIONS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE AT COST
by odometer reading or months, km (x 1,000) 1 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
whichever comes first. months 1 6 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
FUEL
1. Air cleaner Paved-roadClean every 5,000 km. Replace every 40,000 km.
Dusty condition Clean every 2,500 km or as required. Replace every 40,000 km. More frequ\
ent replacement if dust condition is severe.
2. Accelerator cable and Throttle shafts – I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L
3. Fuel tank cap, fuel lines & connections(leakage,damage) – I – – – I – – – I
4. Fuel filter (leakage) I I I I I R I I I R
CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
1. Clutch pedal (play) I I I I I I I I I I
2. Clutch slipping (dragging or excessive damage) I I I I I I I I I I
3. Manual Transmission/Transfer and Differential oil (level, leakage) I I I R I R I R I R
DRIVE SHAFTS
1. Drive shafts boots (bent of boots damage) – I I I I I I I I I
BRAKE
1. Brake fluid (level, leakage) I I I R I R I R I R
2. Brake pedal (pedal-to-wall clearance) I I I I I I I I I I
3. Parking brake lever and cable (play, damage) I I I I I I I I I I
4. a. Brake discs and pads, (wear) – I I I I I I I I I
b. Brake drums & shoes – – I I I I I I I I
5. Master cylinder and wheel cylinder or calliper (oil leakage, boot kit)\
I I I I I R I I I R
6. Brake hoses and pipes (leakage, damage) I I I I I I I I I I

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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.
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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.