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TABLE OF CONTENTSFUEL RECOMMENDATION1
BEFORE DRIVING2
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE3
DRIVING TIPS4
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT5
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE7
EMERGENCY SERVICE8
APPEARANCE CARE9
GENERAL INFORMATION10
SPECIFICATIONS11
SERVICE NETWORK12
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FOREWORD
This manual is an essential part of your
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle
when resold or otherwise transferred to a
new owner or operator. Please read this
manual carefully before operating your
new MARUTI SUZUKI and review the
manual from time to time. It contains
important information on safety, operation
and maintenance. You are invited to avail
the three Free Inspection Services as
described in the manual. Three free
inspection coupons are attached to this
manual. Please show this manual to your
dealer while you take your MARUTI
SUZUKI for any Service.
To prolong the life of your vehicle and
reduce maintenance cost, the periodic
maintenance must be carried out accord-
ing to “PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE” described in “INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” section of this man-
ual. It is essential for preventing trouble
and accidents to ensure your satisfaction
and safety.
Daily inspection and care as per “DAILY
INSPECTION CHECKLIST” described in
the “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
section of this manual is essential for pro-
longing the life of the vehicle and for safe
driving.
MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED believes
in conservation and protection of Earth’s
natural resources.
To that end, we encourage every vehicle
owner to recycle, trade-in or properly dis-
pose of, as appropriate, used Engine Oil,
coolant and other fluids, batteries and
tyres etc.
MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED
All information in this manual is based on the latest product information avail-able at the time of publication. Due toimprovements or other changes, theremay be discrepancies between informa-tion in this manual and your vehicle.MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITEDreserves the right to make productionchanges at any time, without notice andwithout incurring any obligation tomake the same or similar changes tovehicles previously built or sold.
This vehicle may not comply with stan-dards or regulations of other countries.Before attempting to register this vehi-cle in any other country, check all appli-cable regulations and make any neces-sary modifications.
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WARRANTY POLICY
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (hereinafter called “Maruti Suzuki”), warrants that each new Maruti Suzuki vehicle distributed in Indiaby Maruti Suzuki and sold by an authorised Maruti Suzuki dealerwill be free, under normal use and service, from any defects inmaterial and workmanship at the time of manufacture SUBJECTTO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
(1) Qualification:To qualify for this warranty:(a) The Maruti Suzuki vehicle must be delivered by MarutiSuzuki authorised dealer and set-up, serviced by MarutiSuzuki authorised dealer / service station.(b) The warranty registration card in respect of each vehiclemust be completed by the dealer at the time of delivery ofthe vehicle and dealer should retain the same.
(2) Term:The term of the warranty shall be twenty-four (24) months or40,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first) from the date ofdelivery to the first owner.
(3) Maruti Suzuki Warranty Obligation:If any defect(s) should be found in a Maruti Suzuki vehicle withinthe term stipulated above, Maruti Suzuki’s only obligation is torepair 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 forparts or labour, when Maruti Suzuki acknowledges that such adefect is attributable to faulty material or workmanship at the timeof 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:1) Normal maintenance service required other than the threefree services, including without limitation, oil and fluidchanges, headlight aiming, fastener retightening, wheel bal-ancing, wheel alignment and tyre rotation, cleaning of injec-tors, adjustments of carburettor, ignition timing, clutch andvalve clearance.
2) 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 (exceptoil seal and glass run).
3) Any vehicle which has been used for competition or racing.
4) Any repairs or replacement required as a result of accidentsor collision.
5) Any defects caused by misuse, negligence, abnormal use orinsufficient care.
6) Any vehicle which has been modified or altered, includingwithout limitation, the installation of performance accesso- ries.
7) Any vehicle on which parts or accessories not approved byMaruti Suzuki have been used.
8) Any vehicle which has not been operated in accordance withthe operating instructions in the Maruti Suzuki Owner’s Man-ual.
9) Any vehicle which has not received, during the warranty term,the service inspections prescribed in the Maruti SuzukiOwner’s Manual.
10) Any vehicle which has been assembled, disassembled,adjusted or repaired by other than an Maruti Suzuki autho-rised dealer/service station.
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11) Any vehicle which has been used for purposes other thanwhat it was designed for.
12) Any damage or deterioration caused by industrial pollutionand bird droppings.
13) Insignificant defects which do not affect the function of thevehicle including without limitation, sound, vibration and fluid seep.
14) Any natural wear and tear including without limitation, agingetc.
15) Installation and usage of domestic LPG gas/LPG Cylinder.
16) V-belts, hoses and gas leaks (For Maruti Suzuki AC vehicle).
17) Any vehicle retrofitted with LPG/CNG kits.
(5) Extent of Warranty:This warranty is the entire written warranty given by Maruti Suzuki
for Maruti Suzuki vehicles and no dealer or its or his agent or
employee is authorised to extend or enlarge this warranty and no
dealer or its or his agent or employee is authorised to make any
oral warranty on Maruti Suzuki’s behalf.
Maruti Suzuki reserves the right to add any improvements or
change the design of any model at any time with no obligation to
make the same changes on units previously sold.
(6) Warranty Service:To obtain warranty service, the complete vehicle must be pre-
sented at the owner’s expenses to any authorised Maruti Suzuki
dealer.
(7) Owner’s Warranty ResponsibIlities:It is responsibility of each owner to:
– Make certain that the warranty registration/PDl card was
completed at the time of delivery of the vehicle;
– Have performed, at his own expenses, by an Maruti Suzuki
authorised dealer/service station all the service inspections
specified in the Maruti Suzuki “Owner’s Manual and Service
Booklet and maintain adequate proof that such service
inspections have been performed.
– Make certain that the Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer/ser-
vice station performing the service inspection has certified
the work on the “Maintenance Service Record” page in the
“Owner’s Manual and Service Booklet and
– Present the Maruti Suzuki “Owner’s Manual and Service
Booklet to the authorised Maruti Suzuki dealer whenever
requesting service inspections or warranty service.
If the “Owner’s Manual and Service Booklet should be lost or
destroyed the owner should consult the authorised Maruti Suzuki
dealer from whom the vehicle was purchased for instructions con-
cerning replacement of the “Owner’s Manual and Service Booklet.
(8) Disclaimer of Consequential Damage:Maruti Suzuki assumes no responsibility for loss of vehicle, loss of
time, inconvenience or any other indirect incidental or consequen-
tial damage resulting from the vehicle not being available to the
owner because of any defect covered by this warranty.
(9) Change of OwnerEven if ownership of the vehicle changes, the remaining warranty
period is effective for the new owner.
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Seat Belt Hanger
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Seat Belt Inspection
65D209S
Periodically inspect the seat belts to make sure they work properly and are not dam- aged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages, and guideloops. Replace any seat belts which do not work properly or are damaged.
Child Restraint Systems
60G332S
Infant restraint
79J221
NOTICE
• When you move a seatback, makesure the latch plate is inserted into the slit (1) securely so the seatbelts are not caught by the seat- back, seat hinge, or seat latch. This helps prevent damage to the beltsystem.• Make sure the belt webbing is nottwisted.
(1)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Be sure to inspect all seat belt assem- blies after any collision. Any seat beltassembly which was in use during a collision (other than a very minor one) should be replaced, even if damage tothe assembly is not obvious. Any seat belt assembly which was not in use during a collision should be replacedif it does not function properly or it is damaged in any way was activated.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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NOTE: If the security system indicator blinks whenthe ignition switch is in the “ON” position, there may be something wrong with the security system. Ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the system.
Depress Brake Pedal Indicator (if equipped)
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Refer to “Auto Gear Shift” in the “OPERAT- ING YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.
Fuel Filter Warning Light (For Diesel Engine Model)
60A541
This light comes on for several seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position so you can check the 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. For
details of draining water, refer to “Fuel Fil- ter” in the “INSPECTION AND MAINTE- NANCE” section.
Glow Plug Indicator Light (For Diesel Engine Model)
60A543
If the coolant temperature is cool enough, this light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out when the glow plug is heated enough forengine starting.
Lighting Control Lever
65D611
Lighting Operation
60MK011
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knobon the end of the lever. There are threepositions:
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, licenseplate light, instrument lights and headlights are on.
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper- ate controls by reaching through thesteering wheel.
(3)
(2)(1)
EXAMPLE
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEExhaust Gas Warning ......................................................... 3-1
Daily Inspection Checklist .................................................. 3-1
Engine Oil Consumption .................................................... 3-2
Ignition Switch ..................................................................... 3-3
Parking Brake Lever ........................................................... 3-4
Pedal ..................................................................................... 3-5
Starting the Engine ............................................................. 3-6
Using the Transaxle ..... ....................................................... 3-7
Braking ................................................................................. 3-15
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Exhaust Gas Warning
52D334
Daily Inspection Checklist
Before Driving
60A187S
1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights, and reflectors are clean and unob-structed. 2) Visually check the tires for the following points:– the depth of the tread groove – abnormal wear, cracks and damage – loose wheel nuts– existence of foreign material such as nails, stones, etc. Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION ANDMAINTENANCE” section for details. 3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.
WA R N I N G
Avoid breathing exhaust gases. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon- oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is colorless and odorless. Since carbonmonoxide is difficult to detect by itself, be sure to take the following precautions to help prevent carbonmonoxide from entering your vehicle. • Do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas.(Continued)
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(Continued)• Do not park with the engine run- ning for a long period of time, even in an open area. If it is necessary to sit for a short time in a parked vehi- cle with the engine running, make sure the air intake selector is set to “FRESH AIR” and the fan is at highspeed. • Avoid operating the vehicle with the tailgate or trunk open. If it isnecessary to operate the vehicle with the tailgate or trunk open, make sure the sunroof (if equipped)and all windows are closed, and the blower is at high speed with the air intake selector set to “FRESH AIR”.• To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep the air inlet grille in front of thewindshield clear of snow, leaves, or other obstructions at all times. • Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clearof snow and other material to help reduce the buildup of exhaust gases under the vehicle. This isparticularly important when parked in blizzard conditions. • Have the exhaust system inspectedperiodically for damage and leaks. Any damage or leaks should be repaired immediately.
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