7-20
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
Drive belt
Check that the drive belt tension is correct.
If the belt is too loose, insufficient battery
charging, engine overheating, poor power
steering, poor air conditioning, or exces-
sive belt wear can result. When you press
the belt with your thumb midway between
the pulleys, there should be a deflection
according to the following chart.
The belts should also be examined to
ensure that they are not damaged.
If you need to replace or adjust the belt
have it done by your SUZUKI dealer.(For gasoline engine model)
61MS2A003
Drive belt deflection (100 N (10 kg, 22
lbs) press)
(a) 6.5 - 7.9 mm (0.26 - 0.31 in.)
(b) 4.8 - 6.2 mm (0.19 - 0.24 in.)
(c) 7 - 8 mm (0.28 - 0.31 in.)
(For diesel engine model)
The drive belts tension is adjusted auto-
matically.
Engine oil and filter
Specified oil
(For gasoline engine model)
68LM20702
(1) Preferred
Check that the engine oil you use comes
under the quality classification as listed
below:
• ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5
• API SL, SM, SN
• ILSAC GF-3, GF-4, GF-5
Select the appropriate oil viscosity accord-
ing to the above chart.
WA R N I N G
When the engine is running, keep
hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away
from the moving fan and drive belts.
(1) Front (2) Rear
(3) Generator (4) Water pump
(5) Air conditioner compressor
(6) Idler pulley
(3)(b)(4)
(1) (2)
(a)
(c)(5)
(6)
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Fo o-30
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10W-40
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10W-30(1)
0W-20
5W-30
12-4
SUPPLEMENT
54P00-01E
NOTE:
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain
oxygen-carrying additives such as MTBE
or alcohol.
If “RON 95” label is attached, you must use
unleaded gasoline with a minimum rating
of 91 pump octane ((R + M)/2 method).
Gasoline containing MTBE
Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in
your vehicle if the MTBE content is not
greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel
does not contain alcohol.
Gasoline-ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol,
may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol
content is not greater than 10%.
Gasoline-methanol blends
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol
(wood alcohol) may be suitable for use in
your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors. Do not use fuels con-
taining more than 5% methanol under any
circumstances. Fuel system damage or
vehicle performance problems resulting
from the use of such fuels are not the
responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Fuel pump labeling
In some states, pumps that dispense oxy-
genated fuels are required to be labeled
for the type and percentage of oxygenate
and whether important additives are pres-
ent. Such labels may provide enough infor-
mation for you to determine if a particular
blend of fuels meets the requirements
listed above. In other areas, pumps may
not be clearly labeled as to the content or
type of oxygenate and additives. If you are
not sure that the fuel you intend to use
meets these requirements, check with the
service station operator or the fuel sup-
plier.
NOTE:
To help clean the air, SUZUKI recom-
mends you use the oxygenated fuels.
However, if you are not satisfied with the
driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle
when you are using an oxygenated fuel,
switch back to the regular unleaded gaso-
line.
Engine oil and filter
Specified oil
“Starburst” symbol
80JC103
Use engine oil for gasoline engines with
the above “Starburst” symbol, certified by
American Petroleum Institute.
We highly recommend you use SAE 0W-20
or 5W-30 oil.
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in cold
weather.
NOTICE
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
immediately. Fuels containing alco-
hol can cause paint damage, which is
not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
NOTICE
Failure to use the recommended oil
can result in engine damage.
