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WARRANTY POLICYMaruti Suzuki India Limited (hereinafter called “Maruti Suzuki”),
warrants that each new Maruti Suzuki vehicle distributed in India
by Maruti Suzuki and sold by an authorised Maruti Suzuki dealer
will be free, under normal use and service, from any defects in
material and workmanship at the time of manufacture SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:(1) Qualification:To qualify for this warranty the vehicle must be delivered by a
Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer and set-up, and serviced by a
Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer / service station.(2) Term:The term of the warranty shall be twenty-four (24) months or
40,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first) from the date of
Invoice to the first owner.(3) Maruti Suzuki Warranty Obligation:If any defect(s) should be found in a Maruti Suzuki vehicle within
the term stipulated above, Maruti Suzuki’s only obligation is to
repair or replace at its sole discretion any part shown to be defec-
tive, with a new part or the equivalent at no cost to the owner for
parts or labour, when Maruti Suzuki acknowledges that such a
defect is attributable to faulty material or workmanship at the time
of manufacture. The owner is responsible for any repair or replace-
ments which are not covered by this warranty.
(4) Limitation:This warranty shall not apply to:
(a) Normal maintenance service required other than the three free services, including without limitation, oil and fluid
changes, headlight aiming, fastener retightening, wheel bal-
ancing, wheel alignment and tyre rotation, cleaning of injec-
tors, adjustments of clutch and valve clearance.
(b) The replacement of normal wear parts including without lim- itation, bulbs, tyres and tubes, spark plugs, belts, hoses, fil-
ters, wiper blades, brushes, contact points, fuses, clutch
disc, brake shoes, brake pads, cable and all rubber parts
(except oil seal and glass run).
(c) Any vehicle which has been used for competition or racing.
(d) Any repairs or replacement required as a result of accidents or collision.
(e) Any defects caused by misuse, negligence, abnormal use or insufficient care.
(f) Any vehicle which has been modified or altered, including
without limitation, the installation of performance accesso-
ries.
(g) Any vehicle on which parts or accessories not approved by
Maruti Suzuki have been used.
(h) Any vehicle which has not been operated in accordance with the operating instructions in this Owner’s Manual and Ser-
vice Booklet.
(i) Any vehicle which has not received, during the warranty term, the service inspections prescribed in this Owner’s Manual
and Service Booklet.
(j) Any vehicle which has been assembled, disassembled, adjusted or repaired by other than an Maruti Suzuki autho-
rised dealer/service station.
(k) Any vehicle which has been used for purposes other than what it was designed for.
(l) Any damage or deterioration caused by industrial pollution and bird droppings.
BEFORE DRIVING
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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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NOTE:
If you drive with one of the rear windows
open, you may hear a loud sound caused
by air vibration. To reduce the sound, open
the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or
narrow the rear window opening.
Mirrors
Inside Rearview MirrorYou can adjust the inside rearview mirror
by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi-
cle in the mirror. To adjust the mirror, move
the mirror up, down or side ways by hand
to obtain the best view.
Ty p e 1
74LHT0235
Ty p e 2
68LMT0205
68LMT0206
To adjust the mirror, set the selector tab (1)
to the day position, then move the mirror
up, down or sideways by hand to obtain the
best view.
When driving at night, you can move the
selector tab to the night position to reduce
glare from the headlights of vehicles
behind you.
Outside Rearview MirrorsAdjust the outside rearview mirrors so you
can just see the side of your vehicle in the
mirrors.
WA R N I N G
• You should always lock the pas-
senger’s window operation when
there are children in the vehicle.
Children can be seriously injured if
they get part of their body caught
by the window during operation.
• To avoid injuring an occupant by
window entrapment, be sure no
part of the occupant’s body such as
hands or head is in the path of the
electric windows when closing
them.
• Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle even if
only for a short time. Also do not
leave children alone in a parked
vehicle. Unattended children could
use the electric window switches
and get trapped by the window.
(1)Day Driving
Night Driving
WA R N I N G
• Always adjust the mirror with the
selector set to the day position.
• Only use the night position if it is
necessary to reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you.
Be aware that in this position you
may not be able to see some
objects that could be seen in the
day position.
WA R N I N G
Be careful when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle or other object
seen in the side convex mirror. Be
aware that objects look smaller and
appear farther away than when seen
in a flat mirror.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 3
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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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When the low fuel warning light (1) comes
on, a ding sounds once to remind you to fill
the fuel.
If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds
every time when the ignition switch is
turned to “ON” position.
NOTE:
The activation point of the low fuel warning
light (1) varies depending on road condi-
tions (for example, slope or curve) and
driving conditions because of fuel moving
in the tank.
The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler
door is located on the left side of the vehi-
cle.
Temperature Gauge
74LHT0221
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the ignition mode is "ON", this
gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-perature. Under normal driving conditions,
the indicator should stay within the normal,
acceptable temperature range between “H”
and “C”. If the indicator approaches “H”,
overheating is indicated. Follow the
instructions for engine overheating in the
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.
Brightness Control
68LM227
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the engine switch is
pressed to change the ignition mode is
"ON", the pointer lights come on.
Your vehicle has a system to automatically
dim the brightness of the instrument panellights when the position lights or headlights
are on.
When the position lights and/or headlights
are ON, you can control the meter illumina-
tion intensity.
To increase the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the brightness con-
trol knob (1) clockwise.
To reduce the brightness of the instrument
panel lights, turn the brightness control
knob (1) counterclockwise.
NOTE:
• If you do not turn the brightness control
knob within about 5 seconds of activat-
ing the brightness control display, the
brightness control display will be can-
celed automatically.
• When you reconnect the battery, the
brightness of the instrument panel lights
will be reinitialized. Readjust the bright-
ness according to your preference.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
engine overheating is indicated can
result in severe engine damage.
(1)
EXAMPLE
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NOTE:
• As shown in the above illustration,
“ ” indicates on the display of cur-
rently setting item.
• To go back to the higher level display
during operation, turn the indicator
selector knob (3) to display “ ” or
“ ” and then push the indicator
selector knob (3).
To exit the setting mode, switch the display
to show “ ” and then push the indicator
selector knob (3).
Lighting Control Lever
65D611
Lighting Operation
74LHT0224
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are three
positions:OFF (1)
All lights are off.
(2)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off.
(3)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light, instrument lights and headlights
are on.
74LHT0225
With the headlights on, push the lever for-
ward to switch to the high beams (main
beams) or pull the lever toward you to
switch to the low beams. When the high
beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
instrument panel will come on. To momen-
tarily activate the high beams (main
beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever
slightly toward you and release it when you
have completed the signal.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
(3)
(2)
(1)EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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Light Reminder Buzzer
(if equipped)
A buzzer sounds to remind you to turn off
the lights if they are left on when the igni-
tion key is removed and the driver’s door is
opened.
Rear Fog Light Switch (if equipped)
74LHT0226
To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob
as shown in the illustration with the head-
lights are on. When the rear fog light is on,
an indicator light on the instrument cluster
will come on.
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped)
64J058
The front fog light comes on when the fog
light switch is pushed in with the position
lights, tail lights and/or the headlights are
on. An indicator light above the switch will
be lit when the front fog light is on.
Headlight Leveling Switch
80JM040
Level the headlight beam according to the
load condition of your vehicle by turning
this switch. The chart below shows the
appropriate switch position for different
vehicle-load conditions.
Turn Signal Control Lever
65D611
EXAMPLE
Vehicle Load Condition Switch Position
Driver only 0
Driver + 1 passenger
(in front seat)1
Driver + 4 passengers,
no cargo2
Driver + 4 passengers,
cargo added2
Driver + full cargo 4
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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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: