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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
NOTE: When measuring the distance between the brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not toinclude the floor mat or rubber on the floor wall in your measurement.
60G104S
Parking Brake
54G109
Ratchet tooth speci fication “b”: 4th – 9th Lever pull force (1): 200 N (20 kg, 45 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper adjust- ment by counting the number of clicksmade by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull up on the parking brake lever to the point of full engagement. The parkingbrake lever should stop between the speci- fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels should be securely locked. If the parkingbrake is not properly adjusted or the brakes drag after the lever has been fully released, have the parking brake inspectedand/or adjusted by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Steering
68LM708
Steering wheel play “c”: 0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)
Check the play of the steering wheel by gently turning it from left to right and mea-suring the distance that it moves before you feel slight resistance. The play should be between the specified values.
Check that the steering wheel turns easily and smoothly without rattling by turning itall 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 specifi-cation or you find anything else to be wrong, an inspection must be performed by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
If you experience any of the following problems with your vehicle’s brake system, have the vehicle inspectedimmediately by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. • Poor braking performance• Uneven braking (brakes not work- ing uniformly on all wheels.) • Excessive pedal travel• Brake dragging • Excessive noise • Pedal pulsation (pedal pulsateswhen depressed.)
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
“c”
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
76MH1-74E
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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