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Turn Signal Indicators
50G055
When you turn on the left or right turn sig-
nals, the corresponding green arrow on the
instrument panel will flash along with the
respective turn signal lights. When you
turn on the hazard warning switch, both
arrows will flash along with all of the turn
signal lights.
Main Beam (high beam) Indicator
Light
50G056
This indicator comes on when headlight
main beams (high beams) are turned on.
Glow Plug Indicator Light (For Die-
sel Engine Model)
60A543
If the coolant temperature is cool enough,
this light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position or the engine
switch is pressed to change the ignition
mode to “ON” and goes out when the glow
plug is heated enough for engine starting.
Fuel Filter Warning Light (For Die-
sel Engine Model)
60A541
This light comes on for several seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON” so you can
check that light is working.
If the light comes on when driving, there is
a possibility to have water in the fuel filter.
Drain water as soon as possible. Have
your vehicle inspected by an authorized
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Keyless Push Start System Remote
Controller Battery Consumption
Warning Light (if equipped)
70K122
If the remote controller becomes unreli-
able, this light comes on for several sec-
onds when the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”.
“PUSH” Indicator Light
82K174
If this light comes on when depressing the
clutch pedal for manual transaxle vehicles,
you can start the engine.
“ACC” Indicator Light (if equipped)
82K097
This light comes on when the ignition
mode is “ACC”.
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Information Display
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(1) Trip meter selector knob
(2) Indicator selector knob
(3) Information display
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the ignition mode is "ON", the
information display shows the following
information.
Display (A)
Thermometer
Display (B) (For automatic transmis-
sion) / (For automated manual
transaxle)
Transmission selector Position Indicator
Display (C)
Trip meter / Instantaneous fuel consump-
tion / Average fuel consumption / Driving
range.Display (D)
Odometer
Display (E)
Clock
Thermometer (if equipped)When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the ignition mode is "ON", the
display (A) shows the thermometer.
The thermometer indicates the outside
temperature.
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If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the mark (a) will appear on the display.
NOTE:
• The outside temperature indication is not
the actual outside temperature when
driving at low speed, or when stopped.
• If there is something wrong with the ther-
mometer, or just after the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position or the
engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode is “ON”, the display may
not indicate the outside temperature.
When the display (B) shows the driving
range, you can change the unit of tempera-
ture.To change the unit of temperature, while
pushing and holding the trip meter selector
knob (1), turn the indicator selector knob
(2).
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NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the battery, the unit of temperature
will be reinitialized. Change the unit again
to your preference.
Transmission selector position indica-
tor (for automatic transmission vehi-
cles)
74LM02002
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the ignition mode is “ON” the
(1) (2)(3)
(D)(B) (A)
(C)(E)
EXAMPLE
(a)EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
(Initial
setting)
(b)EXAMPLE
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display (B) indicates the gear position (b).
For details on how to use the transmission
refer to “Using the transmission in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Gear position indicator (for Auto
Gear Shift models)
76MH0A044
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the display (D) indicates the gear
position.
For details on how to use the transaxle,
refer to “Using the Transaxle” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Trip meter / Instantaneous fuel con-
sumption / Average fuel consumption /
Driving range
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the ignition mode is “ON”, the
display (B) shows one of the following five
indications, trip meter A, trip meter B,
Instantaneous fuel consumption, Average
fuel consumption or Driving range.
To switch the display indication (B), push
the trip meter selector knob (1) or the indi-
cator selector knob (2) quickly.
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(b) Trip meter A
(c) Trip meter B
(d) Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
(e) Average fuel consumption
(f) Driving rangeNOTE:
• Indications will change when you push
and release a knob.
• The display shows estimated values.
Indications may not be the same as
actual values.
Trip meter
The trip meter can be used to measure the
distance traveled on short trips or between
fuel stops.
You can use the trip meter A or trip meter B
independently.
To reset the trip meter to zero, push and
hold the trip meter selector knob (1) for a
while when the display shows the trip
meter.
NOTE:
The indicated maximum value of the trip
meter is 9999.9. When you run past the
maximum value, the indicated value will
return to 0.0.
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
If you selected instantaneous fuel con-
sumption the last time you drove the vehi-
cle, the display does not shows the last
EXAMPLE
Push the trip meter selector
knob (1).
Push the indicator selector
knob (2).
EXAMPLE
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
WA R N I N G
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.
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value of instantaneous fuel consumption
from previous driving when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position or the
engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode is “ON”.
The display shows the value only when the
vehicle is moving.
NOTE:
• The display does not show the value
unless the vehicle is moving.
• Depending on the vehicle’s specification,
the initial setting for the fuel consumption
unit is indicated as L/100km, km/L or
MPG.
• For “L/100km” or “km/L” setting, the indi-
cated maximum value of instantaneous
fuel consumption is 30. No more than 30
will be indicated on the display even if
the actual instantaneous fuel consump-
tion is higher.
• For “MPG” setting, the indicated maxi-
mum value of instantaneous fuel con-
sumption is 99.9. No more than 99.9 will
be indicated on the display even if the
actual instantaneous fuel consumption is
higher.
• The indication on the display may be
delayed if fuel consumption is greatly
affected by driving conditions.
• The display shows estimated values.
Indications may not be the same as
actual values.
• For “L/100km” or “km/L” setting, you can
change the units that instantaneous fuel
consumption is displayed in. Refer to“Average fuel consumption” in this sec-
tion.
NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the battery, the indication of the
instantaneous fuel consumption will be
reinitialized. Change the indication again
to your preference.
Average fuel consumption
If you selected average fuel consumption
the last time you drove the vehicle, the dis-
play shows the last value of average fuel
consumption from previous driving when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode is “ON”. Unless
you reset the value of average fuel con-
sumption, the display indicates the value of
average fuel consumption which includes
average fuel consumption during previous
driving.
To reset the average fuel consumption to
zero, push and hold the indicator selector
knob (2) for a while when the display
shows the average fuel consumption.NOTE:
When you reset the indication or reconnect
the negative (–) terminal to the battery, the
value of average fuel consumption will be
shown after driving for a while.
For “L/100 KM” or “KM/L” setting
To change the unit of average fuel con-
sumption, while pushing and holding the
trip meter selector knob (1), turn the indi-
cator selector knob (2).
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NOTE:
Depending on the vehicle’s specification,
the fuel consumption units of initial setting
are indicated as km/L or L/100km.
NOTE:
• When you change the units that average
fuel consumption is displayed in, the
instantaneous fuel consumption units will
be changed automatically.
WA R N I N G
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.
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• When you reconnect the negative (–)
terminal to the battery, the unit of the
average fuel consumption will be reini-
tialized. Change the unit again to your
preference.
Driving range
If you selected driving range the last time
you drove the vehicle, the display indicates
“---” for a few seconds and then indicates
the current driving range when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position or the
engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode is “ON”.
The driving range shown in the display is
the approximate distance you can drive
until the fuel gauge indicates “E”, based on
current driving conditions.
When the low fuel warning light comes on,
the display “---” will appear.
If the low fuel warning light comes on, fill
the fuel tank immediately regardless of the
value of driving range shown in the display.
As the driving range after refueling is cal-
culated based on the most recent driving
condition, the value is different each time
you refuel.
NOTE:
• If you refuel when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position or the ignition mode is
"ON", the driving range may not indicate
the correct value.
• When you reconnect the negative (–)
terminal to the battery, the value of driv-ing range will be shown after driving for a
while.
Odometer
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the ignition mode is "ON", the
display (C) shows the odometer.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Clock
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the ignition mode is "ON", the
display (D) shows the time.
To change the time indication:
1) Push the trip meter selector knob (1)
and the indicator selector knob (2)
together.
2) To change the hour indication, turn the
indicator selector knob (2) left or right
repeatedly when the hour indication
blinks. To change the hour indication
quickly, turn and hold the indicator
selector knob (2). To set the hour indi-
cation, push the indicator selector knob
(2) and the minute indication will blink.3) To change the minute indication, turn
the indicator selector knob (2) left or
right repeatedly when the minute indi-
cation blinks. To change the minute
indication quickly, turn and hold the
indicator selector knob (2). To set the
minute indication, push the indicator
selector knob (2).
NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the battery, the clock indication will
be reinitialized. Change the indication
again to your preference.
NOTICE
Keep track of your odometer reading
and check the maintenance sched-
ule regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain
parts can result from failure to per-
form required services at the proper
mileage intervals.
WA R N I N G
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.
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5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,
brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and adjustable head
restraint (if equipped).
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking
brake lever.
8) Adjust the mirrors.
9) Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Make sure that all warning lights come
on as the key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or the engine is pressed to change
the ignition mode to “ON”.
11)Check all gauges.
12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING light turns off when the
parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Battery solution level
5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation
Pull the bonnet hood release handle
inside the vehicle. Make sure that you
cannot open the hood all the way with-
out releasing the secondary latch. Be
sure to close the hood securely after
checking for proper latch operation.
See “All latches, hinges and locks” of“CHASSIS AND BODY” in the “Periodic
Maintenance Schedule” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
section for lubrication schedule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
Engine Oil ConsumptionIt is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle
operation.
The amount of engine oil consumed
depends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler-
ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oilconsumption only after approximately 5000
km driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km When judging the amount of oil consump-
tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and make it difficult to accurately judge the
true oil level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km or more of driving. This is
because the oil is gradually becoming
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.
You should also be aware that the diluting
ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle
is subsequently driven at high speeds,
such as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after high-speed driving.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
Daily Inspection Checklist: NO
Engine Oil Consumption:
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Keep the air cleaner clean
74LHM0404
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
in decreased power output and increased
fuel consumption.
Keep weight to a minimum
Heavier the load, more fuel the vehicle
consumes. Take out any luggage or cargo
when it is not necessary.
Keep tire pressures correct
Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel
due to increased running resistance of the
tires. Keep your tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the label on the driver’s
door lock pillar.
Highway DrivingWhen driving at high speeds, pay attention
to the following:
Stopping distance progressivelyincreases with vehicle speed. Apply the
brakes far enough ahead of the stopping
point to allow for the extra stopping dis-
tance.
On rainy days, hydroplaning can occur. Hydroplaning is the loss of direct contact
between the road surface and the vehi-
cle’s tires due to a water film forming
between them. Steering or braking the
vehicle while hydroplaning can be very
difficult, and loss of control can occur.
Keep speed down when the road sur-
face is wet.
At high speeds, the vehicle may be affected by side winds. Therefore,
reduce speed and be prepared for unex-
pected buffeting, which can occur at the
exits of tunnels, when passing by a cut
of a hill, or when being overtaken by
large vehicles, etc.
Driving on Hills
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When climbing steep hills, the vehicle
may begin to slow down and show a lack
of power. If this happens, you should
shift to a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its normal
power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the
vehicle from losing momentum.
When driving down a hill, the engine should be used for braking by shifting to
next lower gear.
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reaches the “FULL” mark. Never fill the res-
ervoir tank above the “FULL” mark.
(For Diesel Engine Model)
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If the coolant level is below the “LOW”
mark, more coolant should be added.
When the engine is cool, remove the
degassing tank cap by turning it anticlock-
wise slowly to release any pressure. And
add coolant until the degassing tank level
reaches the “FULL” mark. Never fill the
degassing tank above the “FULL” mark.Coolant ReplacementCoolant replacement work requires techni-
cal skill. Do not replace the coolant by
yourself. Trust this job to Maruti Suzuki
Authorised Dealer workshop or service
station.Air Cleaner(For Petrol Engine Model)
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(For Diesel Engine Model)
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If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
in decreased power output and increased
fuel consumption.
Unclamp/unscrew the side clamps/screws,
and remove the element from the air
cleaner case. If it appears to be dirty,
replace it with a new one.Spark Plugs (Petrol Engine)
52KM121
NOTICE
When putting the cap on the reser-
voir tank, line up the mark on the cap
and the mark on the tank. Failure to
follow this can result in coolant leak-
age.
WA R N I N G
It is hazardous to remove the reser-
voir tank cap (degassing tank cap) for
a diesel engine when the water tem-
perature is high, because scalding
fluid and steam may be blown out
under pressure. Wait until the coolant
temperature has lowered before
removing the cap.
Automatic Transaxle (AT) Fluid: 10
Engine Coolant: 1, 2