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Clutch Pedal
Cable Control Clutch (For Petrol
Engine Model)
54G274
Clutch pedal play “d”:
10 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in.)
Measure the clutch pedal play by moving
the clutch pedal with your hand and mea-
suring the distance it moves until you feel
slight resistance. The play in the clutch
pedal should be between the specified val-
ues. If the play is more or less than the
above, or clutch dragging is felt with the
pedal fully depressed, have the clutch
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI autho-
rized dealer.
Fluid Control Clutch (For Diesel
Engine Model)
68LM703
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 clutch
fluid level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to
the “MAX” line with Maruti Genuine Brake
Fluid (MGBF) or DOT 3.
We highly recommend to use “Maruti Gen-
uine Brake Fluid” (MGBF).
Automatic Transaxle (AT) Fluid
Specified Fluid
Use an automatic transaxle fluid SUZUKI
ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309.
Fluid Level Check
You must check the fluid level with the
automatic transaxle fluid at normal operat-
ing temperature.
To check the fluid level:
1) To warm up the transaxle fluid, drive the
vehicle or idle the engine until the tem-
perature gauge indicates normal oper-
ating temperature.
2) Then drive for ten more minutes.NOTE:
Do not check the fluid level if you have just
driven the vehicle for a long time at high
speed, if you have driven in city traffic in
hot weather, or if the vehicle has been pull-
ing a trailer. Wait until the fluid cools down
(about 30 minutes), or the fluid level indi-
cation will not be correct.
3) Park your vehicle on level ground.
4) Apply the parking brake and then start
the engine in “P” (Park). Let it idle for
two minutes and keep it running during
the fluid level check.
5) With your foot on the brake pedal, move
the gearshift lever through each range,
pausing for about three seconds in
each range. Then move it back to the
“P” (Park) position.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Driving with too much or too little
fluid can damage the transaxle.
NOTICE
Be sure to use the specified auto-
matic transaxle fluid. Using auto-
matic transaxle fluid other than
SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309
may damage the automatic transaxle
of your vehicle.
EXAMPLE
Windshield Washer Fluid: 3
Air Cleaner: 1, 2
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6) The handle of the A/T fluid dipstick is
colored red for easy identification.
Remove the dipstick, clean it and push
it back in until the cap seats. Then pull
out the dipstick.
7) 7) Check both sides of the dipstick, and
read the lowest level. The fluid level
should be between the two marks in the
“HOT” range on the dipstick.(1) FULL HOT
(2) LOW HOT
(3) The lowest point = Fluid level
8) Add just enough specified fluid through
the dipstick hole to fill the transaxle oil
to the proper level.
Changing Oil
Since special procedures, materials, and
tools are required to change the automatic
transaxle oil, it is recommended that you
trust this job to your authorized MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
Fuel Filter (Diesel Engine)
74LHT0703
The fuel filter works as a water sedimentor
as well.
Drain water according to the Periodic
Maintenance Schedule. To drain water:
1) Remove the battery. (Refer to “Battery”
in this section.)
2) Place a pan or ample rag under the fuel
filter drain nozzle.
3) Loosen the drain knob. The water will
be drained.
4) Tighten the drain knob when the water
changes to the diesel fuel.
5) Tighten the drain knob.
Tightening torque for drain knob
1.5 Nm (0.15 kg-m, 1.1 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Trust this job to be carried out at Maruti
Suzuki authorized dealer.
WA R N I N G
Be sure to depress the brake pedal
when moving the gearshift lever, or
the vehicle can move suddenly.
EXAMPLE
(1)(2) (3)(1)
(2)(3)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
After checking or adding oil, be sure
to insert the dipstick securely.
Air Cleaner: 1, 2
Spark Plugs: 1, 2
