2015 SUZUKI ALTO lock

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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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TRAILER TOWINGYour MARUTI SUZUKI is designed to carry
people and a normal amount of cargo, not
to tow a trailer. Maruti does not recommend
you use your vehicle to tow a trailer. Towing
a trailer can adversely affect handling,
durability, and fuel economy.
Keep the air cleaner clean:
A dirty air cleaner will cause the fuel system
to supply too much fuel to the engine for
the amount of air being supplied. The result
is waste of fuel due to incomplete
combustion.
Keep weight to a minimum:
The heavier the load, the more fuel the
vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage or
cargo when it is not necessary.
Keep tyre pressures correct:
Under-inflation of the tyres can waste fuel
due to increased running resistance of the
tyres. Keep your tyres inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the label on the driver’s
side door or door lock pillar.OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-4
Interval: 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
WHEEL
1. Tyres (air pressure, abnormal wear, crack, rotation) I I&O I&O I&O I&O I&O I&O I&O I&O I&O
2. Wheels (damage) I I I I I I I I I I
3. Front wheel bearings (loose, damage) – I I I I I I I I I
4. Rear wheel bearings (loose, damage) – I I I I I I I I I
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
1. Suspension strut (oil leakage, damage) I I I I I I I I I I
2. Suspension arms and knuckle supports (loose,damage) – I I I I I I I I I
3. Rear spring (damage) – I I I I I I I I I
4. Shock absorbers (oil leakage, damage) I I I I I I I I I I
5. All bolts and nuts (loose) – T T T T T T T T T
6. Suspension arms and Tension rods – I I I I I I I I I
STEERING
1. Steering wheel (play, loose) I I I I I I I I I I
2. All rods and arms (loose, damage, wear) I I I I I I I I I I
ELECTRICAL
1. Battery electrolyte (level, leakage) I I I I I I I I I I
2. Wiring harness connection (looseness, damage) – I I I I I I I I I
3. Lighting system (operation, stains, damage) I I I I I I I I I I
4. Horn (operation) I I I I I I I I I I
5. System voltage – I I I I I I I I I
BODY
1. All chassis bolts and nuts (tighten) – I T T T T T T T T
2. All Latches, Hinges & Locks (function) I I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-13Replace the oil filter
1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oilfilter counterclockwise and remove it.
2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mounting surface on the engine where the new
filter will be seated.
3) Smear a little engine oil around the rubber gasket of the new oil filter.
4) Screw on the new filter by hand until the filter gasket contacts the mounting
surface.
To tighten the oil filter properly, it is
important to accurately identify the
position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.
5. Tighten the filter specified turn from the point of contact with the mounting sur-
face (or to the specified torque) using an
oil filter wrench.
Tightening torque for oil filter
1 turn or
14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
CAUTION
Refill with oil and check for leaks.
1) Pour oil through the filler hole and install the filler cap.
For the approximate capacity of the oil,
refer to the "CAPACITIES" item in the
"SPECIFICATIONS" section.
2) Start the engine and look carefully for leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run
the engine at various speeds for at least
5 minutes.
3) Stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes. Check the oil level again and add oil if
necessary. Check for leaks again.
When replacing the oil filter, it is
recommended that you use a genuine
MARUTI replacement filter.
Oil leaks from around the oil filter or
drain plug indicate incorrect installa-
tion or gasket damage. If you find any
leaks or are not sure that the filter
has been properly tightened, have the
vehicle inspected by your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
CAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTION
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To prevent oil leakage, make sure
that the oil filter is tight, but do not
overtighten it.
(1) Oil filter
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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
9-30
This vehicle has three types of fuses, as
described below :
Main Fuse - The main fuse takes current
directly from the battery.
Primary Fuses - These fuses are between
the main fuse and individual fuses, and are
for electrical load groups.
Individual Fuses - These fuses are in the
fuse box and for individual electrical circuits.
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EXAMPLE1. HEATER 10A
2 . WIPER/WASHER 15A
3 . BLANK
4 . STOP 10A
5 . TAIL 10A
6 . RADIO/DOME 15A
7 . HORN HAZARD 15A
8 . BLOWER 25A
9 . IG 15A
0 . TURN/BACK 10A
c . STEERING 30A
d . CIGAR 15A
e . STARTER FUSE 30A
f . FUSE PULLER
Main Fuse and Primary Fuses
The main fuse and primary fuses are
located in the engine compartment. If the
main fuse blows, no electrical component
will function. If a primary fuse blows, no
electrical component in the corresponding
load group will function. When replacing the
main fuse or a primary fuse, use a MARUTI
genuine replacement.
If the main fuse or a primary fuse
blows, be sure to have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer. Always use a MARUTI
genuine replacement. Never use a
substitute such as a wire even for a
temporary repair, or extensive
electrical damage and a fire can result.
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MAIN FUSE / PRIMARY FUSES
80A All Electric Load
60A CIGAR, TURN/BACK, I.G./METER,
(IG) HEATER, REAR DEFG, WIPER/
WASHER, POWER WINDOW
60A DOOR LOCK, TAIL, STOP, RADIO/
DOME, HORN/HAZARD
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9-31INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE1. HEATER 10A
2 . WIPER/WASHER 15A
3 . DOOR LOCK 20A
4 . STOP 10A
5 . TAIL 10A
6 . RADIO/DOME 15A
7 . HORN HAZARD 15A
8 . POWER STEERING 30A
9 . IG 15A
0 . TURN/BACK 10A
c . METER 10A
d . ACC 15A
e . CIGAR 15A
f . STARTER FUSE 30A
g . FUSE PULLER
h . POWER WINDOW 30A
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ALTO K10
Fuse Box
The fuse boxes are located in the engine
compartment and under the driver’s side of
the dashboard.
To remove the fuse box cover under the
dashboard pull off the cover.
NOTE:AltoTo remove the fuse from the fuse box usethe fuse puller given in the fuse box (under
dashboard) as shown in the illustration.
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ALTO
Fuse Box (under dashboard)
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ALTO K10
Fuse Box (under dashboard)
NOTE:Alto K10Replace the fuse as described on the fusebox cover. Use the fuse puller given in thefuse box and keeping cover rib (1) in
downward direction as shown.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-33Front Interior Light
Press the front part of the lens toward you
and pull down the lens. To install it, simply
push it back in.
The bulb can be removed by simply pulling
it out. When replacing the bulb, make sure
that the contact springs are holding the bulb
securely.
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Front Clearance/Turn Signal Light, Side
Turn Signal Light, rear Combination
Light, Registration Plate Light.
To remove a bulb holder from a light
housing, turn the holder counterclockwise
and pull it out. To install the holder, push
the holder in and turn it clockwise.
Two types (small oval and round) of bulb
are used for these lights. To remove and
install a small oval bulb, simply pull out or
push in the bulb.
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Headlights
Open the bonnet. Disconnect the coupler.
Remove the sealing rubber.
Push the retaining spring forward and
unhook it. Then remove the bulb. Install a
new bulb in the reverse order of removal.Note:Your vehicle is provided with two spareheadlight bulbs for replacement in
emegency.
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