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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)
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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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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.
EXAMPLE - 1 EXAMPLE - 2(1)
(2)
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(4)
EXAMPLE
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The main fuse, primary fuses and some of the individual fuses are located in the engine compartment. If the main fuse blows, no electrical component will func-tion. If a primary fuse blows, no electrical component in the corresponding load group will function. When replacing themain fuse, a primary fuse or an individual fuse, use a Maruti genuine replacement.
MAIN FUSE/PRIMARY FUSE
(1) 80A FL1 (PETROL)
120A FL1 (DIESEL)
(4)
(24) (25) (26)
(13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)
(36)
(2) 50A FL5 (PETROL)
40A FL5 (DIESEL)
(3) 50A FL4
(4) – Front fog light relay
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Headlights
Halogen headlights (1)
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1) Open the engine hood. Disconnect the coupler (2). Remove the sealing rubber(3).
76MH0A114
2) Push the retaining spring (4) forward and unhook it. Then remove the bulb(5). Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
76MH0A115
NOTE: You can see the position of retaining springfrom the hole of headlight.
Side Turn Signal Light (if equipped)
76MH0A006
1) Remove the light housing (1) by sliding to left with your finger.
76MH0A007
2) Turn the bulb holder (2) clockwise and pull it out from the light housing.
(1)
(3)
(2)
EXAMPLE
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(5)
EXAMPLE
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(4) Removal (5) Install
3) To remove and install the bulb of the turn signal light (3), simply pull out orpush in the bulb.
Front Turn Signal Light (1)
Front Position Light (2)
76MH0A116
76MH0A117
1) Open the engine hood. To remove the bulb holder of the front turn signal light (1) or the front position light (2) from thelight housing, turn the holder counter- clockwise and pull it out.
61MM0B078
(3) Removal(4) Install
2) To remove the bulb of the front turn sig- nal light (1) from the bulb holder, push in the bulb and turn it counterclockwise.To install a new bulb, push it in and turn it clockwise. To remove and install the bulb of thefront position light (2), simply pull out or push in the bulb.
Front Fog Light (if equipped)
1) Start the engine. Turn the steeringwheel to the opposite side of the replac- ing fog light to replace the bulb easily.Then turn off the engine.
76MH0A119
2) Remove the clips (1) by prying it off witha flat blade screwdriver as shown in theillustration.
(3)
(4)
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(2)
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EXAMPLE
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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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EMERGENCY SERVICETire Changing Tool ............................................................. 8-1
Jacking Instructions ........................................................... 8-1
Changing Wheels ................................................................ 8-3
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................ 8-4
Towing .................................................................................. 8-5
If the Starter Does Not Operate .......................................... 8-6
If the Engine is Flooded ...................................................... 8-6
If the Engine Overheats ...................................................... 8-6