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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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EMISSION WARRANTY POLICY
Maruti Suzuki offers the Emission Warranty on all Maruti Suzuki vehicles (apart from the Regular Warranty and will run parallel tothe regular product warranty) only in four metropolitan cities (NewDelhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai) with effect from July 1st,2001.
Te r m s :The Emission Warranty will be applicable for 80,000 kms or 3years (Whichever comes earlier) from the date of delivery to thefirst owner. The remaining warranty terms will be valid in case ofany change in ownership provided the production of all valid docu-ments.
Conditions:1. Under Emission Waranty, Warranty claims will be admitted fora prima facie examination, in case vehicle fails to meet theEmission Standard as specified in sub rule (2) of rule no. 115of Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989.
2. The warranty claims will only be accepted after examinationcarried out by Maruti Suzuki or it’s dealer which leads to firmconclusions that thea) Original settings have not been tempered in any case.b) Part (as given in Annexure - A) has a manufacturing defect.c) Vehicle is unable to meet the Emission Standards (as givenin 1.), inspite of the vehicle having been maintained andused in accordance with the instructions as specified inOwner’s Manual and Service Booklet and the used fuel anddifferent oils (Engine oil, Transmission oil, Brake oil etc.) arealso as per specification.
3. The method of examination for deciding the warranty of theparts will be at the sole discretion of Maruti Suzuki and it’sdealer and results of the examination will be final and binding.If after examination, the warrantable condition is not estab-lished, Maruti Suzuki and it’s dealer has the right to charge all,or part of the cost of such examination.
4. Under Emission Warranty, the parts (as given in Annexure - A)will be changed free of cost, but the consumables will becharged as per actual.
5. If the part covered under Emission Warranty or the associatedparts, are not independently replaceable, on account of thesebeing integral parts of a complete assembly, Maruti Suzuki andit’s dealer will have the sole discretion to replace either theentire assembly or by using some of the parts of the systemthrough suitable repairs or modifications.
6. Any consequential repairs or replacement of parts which maybe found necessary to establish compliance of Emission War-ranty, will not be considered under warranty, unless the same isunder product warranty. The consumable will be charged asper actual under such repair or replacement.
7. Maruti Suzuki will not be responsible for the cost of transporta-tion of the vehicle to the nearest Maruti Suzuki dealer work-shop or any loss due to non-availability of the vehicle duringthe period of lodging of a warranty claim and examination and/or repair by Maruti Suzuki dealer.
8. Maruti Suzuki will not be responsible for any penalty that maybe charged by statutory authorities on account of failure tocomply with the EMISSION STANDARDS.
9. Emission Waranty will not be affected on the change of owner,provided all the documents are available.
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NOTE: It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system after use.
4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched.5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera- tion.6) Adjust the seat and head restraint (if equipped). 7) Check the brake pedal and the parkingbrake lever. 8) Adjust the mirrors. 9) Make sure that you and all passengershave properly fastened your seat belts. 10)Make sure that all warning lights come on as the key is turned to the “ON” posi-tion. 11)Check all gauges. 12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEMWARNING 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 level3) Brake fluid level 4) Windshield washer fluid level 5) Battery solution level6) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Make sure that you cannotopen the hood all the way without
releasing the secondary latch. Be sure to close the hood securely after check- ing for proper latch operation. See “Alllatches, hinges & locks” of “CHASSIS AND BODY” in the “Periodic Mainte- nance Schedule” in the “INSPECTIONAND MAINTENANCE” section for lubri- cation schedule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a tire pressure gauge. Also check the tirepressure of the spare tire.
Engine Oil Consumption
It 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, thequality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under. More oil is consumed during high-speeddriving 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 oil consumption only after approximately 5000km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km (1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump- tion, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to accurately judge thetrue 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 (600 miles) or more of driv-ing. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has notchanged. You should also be aware that the diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicleis subsequently driven at high speeds, such as on an expressway, making it appear that oil is excessively consumedafter high-speed driving.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched before driv ing. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly duringdriving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
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Gear Oil
Manual Transaxle Oil/
Auto Gear Shift OilWhen adding gear oil, use gear oil with the appropriate viscosity and grade as shown in the chart below.
We highly recommend you use: “MARUTI SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80” formanual transaxle gear oil or Auto Gear Shift oil.
Manual transaxle oil (API GL-4)
68LM728
Gear Oil Level Check
68KH073
(1) Oil filler and level plug
To check the gear oil level, use the follow- ing procedure:
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with the parking brake applied. Then, stop the engine.2) Remove the oil filler plug (1). 3) Check the inside of the hole with your finger. If the oil level comes up to thebottom of the plug hole, the oil level is correct. If so, reinstall the plug. 4) If the oil level is low, add gear oilthrough the oil filler plug hole (1) until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole, then reinstall the plug.
Tightening torque (1): 21 Nm (2.1 kg -m, 15.5 lb-ft)
Gear Oil ChangeSince special procedures, materials and tools are required, it is recommended that you trust this job to your authorized MAR-UTI SUZUKI dealer.
Clutch Pedal
Cable control clutch (if equipped)
54G274
Clutch pedal play “d”: 10 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in.)
C Fo o-30 -22 -20 -4 -10 14 32 50 68 86 104 010203040
75W-80
(1)
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
After driving the vehicle, the transaxle oil temperature may behigh enough to burn your skin. Wait until the oil filler plug is cool enough to touch with your bare hands beforeinspecting transaxle oil.
NOTICE
When tightening the plug, apply thefollowing sealing compound orequivalent to the plug threads to pre- vent oil leakage.
Manual transaxle sealant: MARUTI SUZUKI Bond No. “1216E” or “1217G”
EXAMPLE
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Rear jacking point for garage jack (2)
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Application point for jack stand (3) or two-column lift
61MM0B103
NOTE:For more details, please contact an autho- rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Changing Wheels
To change a wheel, use the following pro-cedure:
1) Clear all passengers and luggage from the vehicle. 2) Remove the jack, tools and spare wheel from the vehicle.3) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel nuts. 4) Jack up the vehicle.5) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel. 6) Before installing the new wheel, clean any mud or dirt off from the surface ofthe wheel and hub with a clean cloth. Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot from driving.7) Install the new wheel and replace the wheel nuts with their cone shaped end facing the wheel. Tighten each nutsnugly by hand until the wheel is securely seated on the hub.
54G116
Tightening torque for wheel nut85 Nm (8.7 kg -m, 62.7 lb-ft)
8) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as shown in the illustration.
(2)EXAMPLE
(3)(3)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Never apply a garage jack to theexhaust pipe, side under spoiler (ifequipped), engine undercover or rear torsion beam.
WA R N I N G
Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten them to the specified torque as soonas possible after changing wheels. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts may comeloose or fall off, which can result in an accident. If you do not have a torque wrench, have the wheel nuttorque checked by an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Loosen
Tighten
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