2018 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Fluid

7-6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
NOTE:
*1:Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,
whichever comes first.
km (×1000)204060miles (×1000)12.52537.5months122436Brake
Brake discs and padsI
Brake hoses and pipesI
Brake fluid ReplacementR
Brake lever and cable Adjustment (1st 20000 km only)I
Chassis, body and others
Clutch (Pedal and fluid level)I
Wheel bearingsSevere onlyI
Suspension systemI
Steering systemI
Air conditioner filter element
(if equipped)
*1Inspection First time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
Replacement NormalR
Inspection or replacement
SevereIR
WA R N I N G
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

7-8
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
#3: If you replace the spark plugs other than iridium plug, follow the schedule of nickel plug.
#4: Replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.
NOTE:
*2: Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-
ever comes first.
km (×1000)2.510203040100miles (×1000)1.5626.2512.518.752562.5months-812243684Fuel and emission control system
Spark plugs when unleaded
fuel is used(Highly recommended) Iridium
plug (#3)NormalRSevereR
(Standard type) Nickel plug NormalR(#4)SevereR
Spark plugs when leaded fuel
is used(Highly recommended) Iridium
plug (#3)R
(Standard type) Nickel plugR
Air cleaner filter element *2 Paved-road NormalIR
SevereIR
Dusty conditionIRBrake
Brake fluid CheckI
Brake lever and cable Check (1st 20000 km only)I
Chassis, body and others
Tires/WheelsI
All latches, hinges and locksI

7-10
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
NOTE:
*1:Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.
For diesel engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,
whichever comes first.
km (×1000)204060miles (×1000)12.52537.5months122436Brake
Brake discs and padsI
Brake hoses and pipesI
Brake fluid ReplacementR
Brake lever and cable Adjustment (1st 20000 km only)I
Chassis, body and others
Clutch (Pedal and fluid level)I
Wheel bearingsSevere onlyI
Suspension systemI
Steering systemI
Air conditioner filter element
(if equipped) *1Inspection First time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
Replacement NormalR
Inspection or replacement
SevereIR
WA R N I N G
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

7-11
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
NOTE:
*1: Replace when the oil change request light blinks or each months that listed in table.
*2: Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For diesel engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,
whichever comes first.
km (×1000)2.520-30-4080160miles (×1000)1.56212.5-18.75-2550100months-122424364896Engine and powertrain
Engine oil and
engine oil filter
*1Synthetic oil NormalRSevereR
Engine coolant “SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)” (#1)First time onlyR
Second time and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”R
Fuel and emission control system
Air cleaner filter
element *2Paved-road NormalISevereIR
Dusty conditionIRBrake
Brake fluid CheckI
Brake lever and cable Check (1st 20000 km only)IChassis, body and others
Tires/WheelsI
All latches, hinges and locksI

7-14
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,
whichever comes first.
miles (×1000)67.5121560km (×1000)1012.52025100months67.5121560Brake
Brake discs and pads (front, rear) First time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
First time only
SevereI
Second time and afterSevereI
Brake hoses and pipes First time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
First time only
SevereI
Second time and afterSevereI
Brake fluid ReplacementIR
Brake pedal stroke AdjustmentI
Parking brake lever
and cable
Lever adjustmentFirst time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
First time only
SevereI
Second time and afterSevereI
Chassis, body and others
Wheel discs NormalISevereI
Wheel bearingsSevere onlyI
Suspension system NormalISevereI
WA R N I N G
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

7-16
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
NOTE:
*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or
months, whichever comes first.
miles (×1000)367.515304590km (×1000)51012.5255075150months367.515304590
Engine and powertrain
Drive belt Inspect for damageI
Engine oil and oil filter NormalR
SevereR
Engine coolant“SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue)”
(#1)First time onlyR
Second time and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”R
Fuel and emission control system
Spark plugs Nickel plug
R
Air cleaner filter element *1 NormalRSevereIRBrake
Brake fluid Fluid level checkI
Brake pedal stroke CheckI
Parking brake
lever and cableLever movement check First time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
First time only
SevereI
Second time and afterSevereIChassis, body and others
Clutch Pedal and fluid levelI
Tires (including tire rotation) NormalI
SevereI
All latches, hinges and locks NormalISevereI
Steering system Steering wheel movement NormalISevereI

7-18
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
NOTE:
*1:Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,
whichever comes first.
km (×1000)153045miles (×1000)91827months122436Brake
Brake discs and padsI
Brake hoses and pipesI
Brake fluid ReplacementR
Brake lever and cable Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)I
Chassis, body and others
Clutch (Pedal and fluid level)I
Wheel bearingsSevere onlyI
Suspension systemI
Steering systemI
Air conditioner filter element
(if equipped) *1Inspection First time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
Replacement NormalR
Inspection or replacement
SevereIR
WA R N I N G
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

7-19
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
#2: Replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.
NOTE:
*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-
ever comes first.
km (×1000)2.57.51015304575150miles (×1000)1.54.56918274590months-681224364896Engine and powertrain
Engine accessory drive belt Tension check NormalISevereI
Engine oil and engine oil filter NormalRSevereR
Engine coolant “SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)”
(#1)First time onlyR
Second time
and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard
(Green)”R
Fuel and emission control system
Spark plugs when unleaded
fuel is used(Standard type) Nickel plug NormalR(#2)SevereR
Spark plugs when leaded fuel
is used(Standard type) Nickel plug
R
Air cleaner filter element *1 Paved-road NormalIR
SevereIR
Dusty conditionIRBrake
Brake fluid CheckI
Brake lever and cable Check (1st 15000 km only) I
Chassis, body and others
Tires/WheelsI
All latches, hinges and locksI