BEFORE DRIVING
74LH0-74E
BEFORE DRIVINGKeys ......................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .............................................................................. 2-2
Central Door Locking System (if equipped) ........................ 2-2
Keyless Push Start System Remote Controller/Keyless
Entry System Transmitter ..................................................... 2-6
Security System (Vehicle With Keyless Entry System) ....... 2-12
Security System
(Vehicle With Keyless Push Start System) ........................... 2-20
Windows .................................................................................. 2-22
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 2-23
Heated Rear Window Switch (if equipped) .......................... 2-24
Front Seats .............................................................................. 2-25
Rear Seats ............................................................................... 2-26
Folding Rear Seat (if equipped) ............................................. 2-27
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems .............................. 2-28
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder (if equipped) ........................... 2-32
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)
(if equipped) ............................................................................ 2-38
Instrument Cluster ................................................................. 2-44
Warning and Indicator Lights ................................................ 2-46
Speedometer ........................................................................... 2-51
Tachometer (if equipped) ...................................................... 2-51
Fuel Gauge .............................................................................. 2-51
Temperature Gauge ............................................................... 2-52
Brightness Control ................................................................. 2-52
Information Display ................................................................ 2-53
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................... 2-60
Headlight Leveling Switch ..................................................... 2-61
Turn Signal Control Lever ..................................................... 2-61
Hazard Warning Switch ......................................................... 2-62
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................... 2-62
Tilt Steering Lock Lever ......................................................... 2-64
Horn ........................................................................................ 2-64
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BEFORE DRIVING
74LH0-74E
Instrument Cluster (without Tachometer)
1. Speedometer
2. Fuel gauge
3. Temperature gauge
4. Information display
5. Trip meter selector knob
6. Indicator selector knob
7. Warning and indicator lights
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EXAMPLE
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BEFORE DRIVING
74LH0-74E
Instrument Cluster (with Tachometer)
1. Speedometer
2. Tachometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Temperature gauge
5. Information display
6. Trip meter selector knob
7. Indicator selector knob
8. Warning and indicator lights
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For Diesel
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BEFORE DRIVING
74LH0-74E
Ignition “ON” Indicator Light
(if equipped)
82K098
This light comes on when the ignition
mode is “ON” with the engine off.
Speedometer
68LM223
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in km/h.
Tachometer (if equipped)
68LM224
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
NOTE:
Maximum engine speed is limited at
approximately 5000 revolutions per minute
by the fuel cut control when you press the
accelerator pedal while the gearshift is in
“N” (Neutral).
Fuel Gauge
74LHT0220
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the ignition mode is “ON”, this
gauge gives an approximate indication of
the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. “F”
stands for full and “E” stands for empty.
If the indicator gets off the graduation of
“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as
soon as possible.
NOTE:
The indicator moves a little depending on
road conditions (for example, slope or
curve) and driving conditions because of
fuel moving in the tank.
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,
fill the fuel tank immediately.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Never drive the vehicle with the
engine revving in the red zone or
severe engine damage can result.
Keep the engine speed below the red
zone even when downshifting to a
lower gear position.
Refer to “Downshifting maximum
allowable speeds” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
EXAMPLE
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4-5DRIVING TIPS
67LH3-74E
If Your Vehicle Gets StuckIf your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transaxle back and forthbetween a forward range (or first gear
for manual transaxle) and reverse. This
will create a rocking motion which may
give you enough momentum to free the
vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator
to keep wheel spinning to a minimum
wheel rpm. Remove your foot from the
accelerator while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, we recommend you
to consult your authorised Maruti
Suzuki workshop or a roadside assis-
tance service. If a towing service is not
available in an emergency, your vehicle
may be temporarily towed by a towing
cable or chain secured to the towing
hook either on the front of the vehicle or
on the rear of the vehicle. Refer to
“Frame Hooks” in the “OTHER CON-
TROLS AND EQUIPMENT” section.
Driving on Wet Roads
WA R N I N G
Do not allow anyone to stand near
the vehicle when you are rocking it,
and do not spin the wheels faster
than an indicated 40 km/h on the
speedometer. Perso nal injury and/or
vehicle damage may result from spin-
ning the wheels too fast.
NOTICE
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
longed rocking can cause engine
overheating or transaxle damage.
NOTICE
When driving on wet roads, avoid driving through large amount of
standing water on the road. Large
amount of water entering the
engine compartment may cause
damage to the engine and or elec-
trical components.
If stuck in deep water, do not start the engine.
Water is incompressible substance, water inside engine is harmful to
the engine.
WA R N I N G
In addition to following the driving
tips in this section, it is important to
observe the following precautions.
Make sure your tires are in good
condition and always maintain the
specified tire pressure. Refer to
“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for
details.
Do not use tires other than those
specified by MARUTI SUZUKI.
Never use different sizes or types
of tires on the front and rear
wheels. For information regarding
the specified tires, refer to the Tire
Information Label located on the
driver’s door lock pillar.
Never use oversized tires or spe- cial shock absorbers and springs
to raise (jack up) your vehicle. This
will change the handling character-
istics. Oversized tires may also rub
against the vehicle body over
bumps, causing vehicle damage or
tire failure.
After driving through water, test the brakes while driving at a slow
speed to see if they have main-
tained their normal effectiveness. If
they are less effective than normal,
dry them by repeatedly applying
the brakes while driving slowly
until the brakes have regained their
normal effectiveness.
7-5INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
74LH0-74E
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All rods and arms (Loose, damage, wear)
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ELECTRICAL
10-2. Wiring harness connection (Loose, damage)
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Lightening system (Operation, stains, damage)
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System Voltage
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BODY
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All chassis bolts and nuts (Tighten)
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ROAD TEST12-1.
Operation of Brakes, gear shifting and speedometer
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Body and chassis noise
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AIR CONDITIONER (If equipped)
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Check belt tension
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13-2. Tighten compressor mounting bolt
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All hose joint (Check, tighten)
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Clean condenser with low pressure water
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Check all mounting bolts
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Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading
or months, whichever comes first.
FREE INSPECTION
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AT COST
km (x1000)
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60
70
80
months
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Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2
7-19INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
74LH0-74E
Tire Rotation
60G-09-019E
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 on
your vehicle’s Tire Inflation Pressure Label.
Wheel Balancing
If the vehicle vibrates abnormally on
smooth road, have the wheel balanced at
Maruti 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.Tubeless Tires (If equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless
Tires. In tubeless tire, a thin layer of butyl
rubber is used for lining the inside of the
tubeless tire. This layer is to prevent air
loss and fulfilling the purpose of tube. The
air pressure is maintained by the sealing
between tire bead and wheel rim. Tubelesstires are having advantage of slow air loss
and preventing sudden deflation while driv-
ing.
Care and maintenance tips for tubeless
tires
1) Always maintain recommended inflation
pressure. Driving continuously at low
inflation pressure can lead to tire dam-
age.
2) In case any leakage is found, check for
any nail penetration/valve core dam-
age or rim bent. Damaged wheel must
not be used.
3) In case tire has run at low pressure, it
must be inspected for any defect.
4) Whenever new tire is fitted, replace the
valve.
5) If continuous high speed driving is
required, increase tires pressure by 5
psi over recommended inflation pres-
sure.
6) Never run the tire beyond TWI (Tread
wear indicator). The tire is recom-
mended to be replaced when the
remaining tread has worn to this point.
The indicators are spaced across the
tread around the tire marked by a trian-
gular symbol (TWI).
7) Always prefer tubeless tire mounting
machine. In case of manual mounting-
tire/wheel rim damage may occur.
8) In case of any problem, please get in
touch with MARUTI SUZUKI Authorized
workshop.
WA R N I N G
Your MARUTI SUZUKI is equipped
with tires which are all the same
type and size. This is important to
ensure proper steering and han-
dling of the vehicle. Never mix tires
of different size or type on the four
wheels of your vehicle. The size
and type of tires used should be
only those approved by MARUTI
SUZUKI as standard or optional
equipment for your vehicle.
Replacing the wheels and tires
equipped on your vehicle with cer-
tain combinations of after-market
wheels and tires can significantly
change the steering and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Therefore, use only those wheel
and tire combinations approved by
MARUTI 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.
Brakes: 6
Steering: 6
Power Steering: 6