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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Warning functions A warning buzzer will sound or the indica- tor will blink under the following conditions.
Warning buzzer The clutch is heated due to excessiveload. The creeping function is being activated for a long period of time.
The ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position with the gear in 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. In this case, turn the igni- tion switch to the “ON” position and shiftthe gearshift lever in the “N” position, shift it to the “D” or “M” or “R” position, then turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”. During a stop, the driver’s door is opened with the gearshift lever in the “R”, “D” or “M” positi on while the engine is running.
“N” indicato r blinking When the gear indicator lamp blinks “N”, you should depress the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to “N” position.
“1st” indicator blinking
When the gear indicator lamp blinks “1st”, you should depress the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to “N” position, thenshift to “D” or “M” position again a few sec- onds later.
“R” indicator blinking When the gear indicator lamp blinks “R”, you should depress the brake pedal andshift the gearshift lever to “N” position, then shift to “R” position again a few seconds later.
Braking
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The distance needed to bring any vehicleto a halt increases with the speed of the vehicle. The braking distance needed, for example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will beapproximately 4 times greater than the braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19 mph). Start to brake the vehicle when thereis plenty of distance between your vehicle
and the stopping point, and slow down gradually.
Power-Assisted BrakesYour vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If power assistance is lost due to a stalledengine or other failur es, the system is still fully operational on reserve power and you can bring the vehicle to a complete stop bypressing the brake pedal once and holding it down. The reserve power is partly used up when you depress the brake pedal andreduces each time the pedal is pressed. Apply smooth and even pressure to the pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
NOTICE
In the above cases, pull over to theside of the road and stop the engine,and then ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect your vehicle. Other- wise, the clutch disc may be dam-aged.EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
If water gets into the brake drums, brake performance may become poorand unpredictable. After driving through water or washingthe underside of the vehicle, test thebrakes while driving at a slow speedto see if they have maintained their normal effectiveness. If the brakes are less effective than normal, dry themby repeatedly applying the brakeswhile driving slowly until the brakeshave regained their normal effective-ness.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.
FREE INSPECTIONPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AT COST
km (x1000) 1 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
months 1 6 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Engine
1-1.Water pump drive (Tension, Wear)Pe tro l-----I---R
1-2Engine Coolant (Level, Leakage) l l lRlRlRlR
1-3Engine oil and engine oil filter --RRRRRRRR
1-4 Cooling system hoses and connections (Leakage and Damage) l l l l llllll
1-5Engine bolts (All cylinder head and manifold fixings)--T-T_T -T-
1-6 Engine Mounting (loose, damage) - - T - T - T - T -
1-7Valve ClearancePe tro l----I--I--
1-8Exhaust System (Noise, Leakage or otherwise defective)
-l -l-I-I-l
1-10 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Diesel - - - - C - - C - -
Ignition
2-1.Ignition wiring (Damage, Deterioration)---l-l-l-l
2-2.Spark Plug (Clean and adjust the gap)-----R---R
Fuel
3-1.Air cleaner filter elementPaved-road Clean after every 5,000 KM. Replace after every 40,000 KM.
Dusty Condition C l e a n a f t e r e v e r y 2 , 5 0 0 K M o r a s r e q u i r e d . R e p l a c e a f t e r e v e r y 4 0 , 0 0 0 K M . More frequent replacement if dust condition is severe.
3-2.Fuel tank cap, fuel lines and connections (Leakage and Damage)-l ---l---l
3-3.Fuel Filter (Leakage)Pe tro lIIIIIIIIIR
3-4.Fuel Filter and Water DrainingDieselIIIRIRIRIR
Clutch and Transmission
4-1.Clutch Pedal (Play)IIIIIIIIII
4-2.Clutch fluid (level, leakage)DiesellllRlRlRlR
4-3.Clutch slipping (Dragging or Excess Damage)llllllllll
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
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76MH1-74E
If the Starter Does Not
Operate
1) Try turning the ignition switch to the “START” position with the headlights turned on to determine the battery con- dition. If the headlights go excessivelydim or go off, it usually means that either the battery is flat or the battery terminal contact is poor. Recharge thebattery or correct battery terminal con- tact as necessary. 2) If the headlights remain bright, checkthe fuses. If the reason for failure of the starter is not obvious, there may be a major electrical problem. Have the vehi-cle inspected by your authorized MAR- UTI SUZUKI dealer.
If the Engine is Flooded
If the engine is flooded with petrol, it may be hard to start. If this happens, press theaccelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. For petrol engine model, do not operatethe starter motor for more than 12 sec- onds. For diesel engine model, do not operatethe starter motor for more than 30 sec- onds.
If the Engine Overheats
The engine could overheat temporarily under severe driving conditions. If the highengine 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 idlespeed 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 notdamaged 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, waterpump, and radiator and heater hoses. If you locate any leaks that may have caused the overheating, do not run theengine until these problems have been corrected. 3) If you do not find a leak, carefully addcoolant to the reservoir and then the radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “INSPECTION ANDMAINTENANCE” section.)
NOTE: If your engine overheats and you are unsure what to do, contact your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
If you see or hear escaping steam,stop the vehicle in a safe place andimmediately turn off the engine to let it cool. Do not open the hood when steam is present. When the steamcan no longer be seen or heard, open the hood to see if the coolant is still boiling. If it is, you must wait until itstops boiling before you proceed.
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