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Measure the clutch pedal play by moving the clutch pedal with your hand and mea- suring the distance it moves until you feelslight resistance. The play in the clutch pedal should be between the specified val- ues. If the play is more or less than theabove, or clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully depressed, have the clutch inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKIdealer.
Fluid Control Clutch (if equipped)
76MH034
Check the clutch pedal for smooth opera-tion and clutch fluid level from time to time.If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully depressed, have the clutch inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. If the clutchfluid level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the “MAX” line with Maruti genuine brake fluid.
Fuel Filter (Diesel engine)
76MH035
The fuel filter works as a water sedimentoras well.
Drain water according to the Periodic Maintenance Schedule. To drain water:1) Place a pan or ample rag under the fuel filter drain nozzle. 2) Loosen the drain screw (1). The waterwill be drained. 3) Tighten the drain screw when the water changes to the diesel fuel.4) Tighten the drain knob.
Tightening torque for drain screw 1.0 Nm (0.10 kg-m, 0.74 lb-ft)
Brakes
Brake Fluid
(For Petrol Engine Model)
76MH0A110
(For Diesel Engine Model)
76MH034
Check the brake fluid level by looking atthe reservoir in the engine compartment.Check that the fluid level is between the
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“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.
NOTE: With disc brakes, the fluid level can beexpected to gradually fall as the brake pads wear.
Brake PedalCheck if the brake peda l stops at the regu- lar height without “spongy” feeling when you depress it. If not, have the brake sys- tem inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKIdealer. If you doubt the brake pedal for the regular height, check it as follows:
54G108
Pedal to floor car pet minimum dis- tance “a”: 66 mm (2.6 in.)
With the engine running, measure the dis- tance between the brake pedal and floorcarpet when the pedal is depressed with approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force. The minimum distance required is as specified.Since your vehicle’s brake system is self- adjusting, there is no need for pedal adjustment. If the pedal to floor carpet distance as measured above is less than the minimum distance required, have your vehicleinspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
Failure to follow the guidelines below can result in personal injury or seri-ous damage to the brake system. • If the brake fluid in the reservoir drops below a certain level, thebrake warning light on the instru- ment panel will come on (the engine must be running with theparking brake fully disengaged). Should the light come on, immedi- ately ask your MARUTI SUZUKIdealer to inspect the brake system. • A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in the brake system which should beinspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer immediately. • Do not use any fluid other thanMaruti genuine brake fluid. Do not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has been stored in old or open contain-ers. It is essential that foreign parti- cles and other liquids are kept out of the brake fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
Brake fluid can harm your eyes anddamage painted surfaces. Use cau- tion when refilling the reservoir.
WA R N I N G
Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal- lowed, and harmful if it comes in con-tact with skin or e yes. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact a poison control center or aphysician. If brake fluid gets in eyes, flush eyes with water and seek medi- cal attention. Wash thoroughly afterhandling. Solution can be poisonous to animals. Keep out of the reach of children and animals.
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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
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Tires
68KH075
The front and rear tire pressure specifica- tions for your vehicle are listed on the TireInformation Label. Both the front and rear tires should have the specified tire pres- sure.Note that the value does not apply to the compact spare tire, if equipped.
Tire InspectionInspect your vehicle’s tires at least once a month by performing the following checks:
1) Measure the air pressure with a tire gauge. Adjust the pressure if neces- sary. Remember to check the spare tire, too.
52KM110
(1) Tread wear indicator(2) Indicator location mark
2) Check that the depth of the tread groove is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in.).To help you check this, the tires have molded-in tread wear indicators in the grooves. When the indicators appearon the tread surface, the remaining depth of the tread is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less and the tire should be replaced.3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and damage. Any tires with cracks or other damage should be replaced. If any tiresshow abnormal wear, have them inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
4) Check for loose wheel nuts. 5) Check that there are no nails, stones orother objects sticking into the tires.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
• Air pressures should be checkedwhen the tires are cold or you mayget inaccurate readings. • Check the inflation pressure from time to time whil e inflating the tire gradually, until the specified pres- sure is obtained. • Never under inflate or over inflatethe tires. Under inflation can cause unusual handling characteristics or cancause the rim to slip on the tire bead, resulting in an accident or damage to the tire or rim.• Overinflation can cause the tire to burst, resulting in personal injury. Overinflation can also causeunusual handling characteristics which may result in an accident.
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CAUTION
Hitting curbs and running over rocks can damage tires and affect wheelalignment. Be sure to have tires and wheel alignment checked periodi- cally by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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Tire Rotation
5-tire rotation and 4-tire rotation
80JK040
To avoid uneven wear of your tires and to prolong their life, rotate the tires as illus- trated. Tires should be rotated as men-tioned in periodic maintenance schedule. After rotation, adjust front and rear tire pressures to the specification listed onyour vehicle’s Tire Information Label.
Wheel Balancing
If the vehicle vibrates abnormally on smooth road, have the wheel balanced atMARUTI SUZUKI Authorized Workshop
Wheel Alignment
In case of abnormal tire wear or pulling towards one side, have the wheel aligned at MARUTI SUZUKI Authorized Workshop.
BatteryWA R N I N G
• This is important to ensure propersteering and handling of the vehi-cle. Never mix tires of different size or type on the four wheels of your vehicle. The size and type of tiresused should be only those approved by MARUTI SUZUKI as standard or optional equipment foryour vehicle. • Replacing the wheels and tires equipped on your vehicle with cer-tain combinations of aftermarket wheels and tires can significantly change the steering and handlingcharacteristics of your vehicle. • Therefore, use only those wheel and tire combinations approved byMARUTI SUZUKI as standard or optional equipment for your vehi- cle.
NOTICE
Replacing the original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer or odometer readings.
WA R N I N G
• Batteries produce flammable hydrogen gas. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may occur. Never smokewhen working in the vicinity of the battery. • When checking or servicing thebattery, disconnect the negative cable. Be careful not to cause a short circuit by allowing metalobjects to contact the battery posts and the vehicle at the same time. • To avoid harm to yourself or dam-age to your vehicl e or battery, fol- low the jump starting instructions in the “EMERGENCY SERVICE”section of this manual if it is neces- sary to jump start your vehicle.
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For maintenance-free battery (cap-less type), you need not add water. For tradi-tional type battery, which has water filler caps, the level of the battery solution must be kept between the “MAX” and the “MIN”level lines at all times. If the level is found tobe below the “MIN” level line, add distilledwater to the “MAX” level line. You shouldperiodically check the battery, battery termi- nals, and battery hold-down bracket for cor- rosion. Remove corrosion using a stiff brushand ammonia mixed with water, or bakingsoda mixed with water. After removing cor-rosion, rinse with clean water.
If your vehicle is not going to be driven for amonth or longer, disconnect the cable fromthe negative terminal of the battery to help prevent discharge.
Replacement of the battery
51KM039
To remove the battery: (1) Disconnect the negative cable (1). (2) Disconnect the positive cable (2). (3) Remove the retainer nuts (3) andremove the retainer (4) (4) Remove the battery.
To install the battery: (1) Install the battery in the reverse order of removal. (2) Tighten the retainer nuts and battery cables securely.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected, some of the vehicle’s function will be initialized and/or deactivated. These function are required to reset after the battery is reconnected.
Fuses
Your vehicle has three types of fuses, asdescribed below:
Main fuse The main fuse takes current directly fromthe battery.
Primary fuses These fuses are between the main fuse and individual fuses, and are for electrical load groups.
Individual fuses These fuses are for individual electrical cir-cuits.
Fuses in the Engine Compartment
68KH076
CAUTION
Do not overfill th e battery with dis- tilled water in order to avoid spillage.
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NOTE: Do not flex the wiper blade frame end more than necessary. If you do, it canbreak off.
54G135
(1) Retainer
4) If the new blade is provided without the two metal retainers, move them from the old blade to the new one.5) Install the new blade in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the blade is properlyretained by all the hooks. 6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm in the reverse order of removal.
Windshield Washer Fluid
Front
80JM078
Check that there is washer fluid in the tank.Refill it if necessary. Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary.
Air Conditioning System
If you do not use the air conditioner for along period, such as during winter, it maynot give the best performance when you start using it again. To help maintain opti- mum performance and durability of your airconditioner, it needs to be run periodically. Operate the air condit ioner at least once a month for one minute with the engineidling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not use “antifreeze” solution in the windshield washer reservoir. Thiscan severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windshield, and can also damage your vehicle’s paint.
NOTICE
Damage may result if the washermotor is operated with no fluid in the washer tank.
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Rear jacking point for garage jack (2)
76MH0A078
Application point for jack stand (3) or two-column lift
61MM0B103
NOTE:For more details, please contact an autho- rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Changing Wheels
To change a wheel, use the following pro-cedure:
1) Clear all passengers and luggage from the vehicle. 2) Remove the jack, tools and spare wheel from the vehicle.3) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel nuts. 4) Jack up the vehicle.5) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel. 6) Before installing the new wheel, clean any mud or dirt off from the surface ofthe wheel and hub with a clean cloth. Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot from driving.7) Install the new wheel and replace the wheel nuts with their cone shaped end facing the wheel. Tighten each nutsnugly by hand until the wheel is securely seated on the hub.
54G116
Tightening torque for wheel nut85 Nm (8.7 kg -m, 62.7 lb-ft)
8) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as shown in the illustration.
(2)EXAMPLE
(3)(3)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Never apply a garage jack to theexhaust pipe, side under spoiler (ifequipped), engine undercover or rear torsion beam.
WA R N I N G
Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten them to the specified torque as soonas possible after changing wheels. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts may comeloose or fall off, which can result in an accident. If you do not have a torque wrench, have the wheel nuttorque checked by an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Loosen
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