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Maruti Suzuki offers the Emission Warranty on all Maruti Suzuki vehicles\
(apart from the Regular warranty and will run parallelto the regular product warranty) only in four metropolitan cities (New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai) with effect from
July 1st, 2001.
Terms:
The Emission Warranty will be applicable for 80,000 kms or 3 years (Which ever comes earlier) from the date of delivery to
the first owner. The remaining warranty terms will be valid in case of a\
ny change in ownership provided the production of all
valid document.
Conditions:1. Under Emission Warranty, Warranty claims will be admitted for a prima fa\
cie examination, in case vehicle fails to meet to the Emission Standard as specified in sub rule (2) of rule no. 115 of Cent\
ral Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989.
2. The warranty claims will only be accepted after examination carried out \
by Maruti Suzuki or it's dealer which leads to firm c onclusions
that the
a) 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 given in 1.), ins\
pite of the vehicle having been maintained and used in accordance with the instructions as specified in Owner's Manual and S\
ervice Booklet and the used fuel and different oils
(Engine oil, Transmission oil, Brake oil etc.) are also as per specifi\
cation.
3. The method of examination for deciding the warranty of the parts will be\
at the sole discretion of Maruti Suzuki and it's dea ler
and results of the examination will be final and binding. If after exami\
nation, the warrantable condition is not established, M aruti
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 ch\
anged free of cost, but the consumables will be charged as per actual.
5. If the part covered under Emission Warranty or the associated parts, are\
not independently replaceable, on account of these b eing
integral parts a complete assembly, Maruti Suzuki and it's dealer will h\
ave the sole discretion to replace entire assembly or b y
using some of the parts of the system through suitable repair or modific\
ations.
EMISSION WARRANTY
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Never drive your vehicle with theparking brake on: rear brake
effectiveness can be reduced from
over heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by an
authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Always apply the parking brake fully
before leaving your vehicle or it may
move, causing injury or damage.
When parking, make sure the gear
shift lever for manual transmission is
left in first gear or reverse. Remember,
even though the transmission is in
gear, you must always apply the
parking brake fully.
The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To apply the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down and pull the parking
brake lever all the way up.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake
pedal down, pull up slightly on the parking
brake lever, push the button on the end of
the lever with your thumb, and lower the
lever to its original position.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Clutch Pedal 11 11
1
The clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the
engine, stopping, or shifting the transmission
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages the
clutch.
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch damage,
or unexpected loss of engine braking. Brake Pedal
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2
Your MARUTI SUZUKI vehicle is equipped
with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Depressing the brake pedal applies both
sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a
normal condition caused by environmental
factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTDo not “ride” the brakes by applying
them continuously or resting your foot
on the pedal. This will result in
overheating of the brakes which could
cause unpredictable braking action,
longer stopping distances, or
permanent brake damage.
Accelerator Pedal 33 33
3
This pedal controls the speed of the
engine. Depressing the accelerator pedal
increases power output and speed.
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FUEL FILLER CAP
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The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. The fuel filler lid can be
unlocked by pulling up the opener lever (if
equipped) located on the outboard side of
the driver’s seat and locked by simply
closing the lid.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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GEAR LEVER
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission. The gear change pattern for
manual transmission is shown in the
illustration. For details on how to use the
transmission, refer to USING THE
TRANSMISSION in the OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE section.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSIONALTO
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ALTO K10TYPE-1 (ALTO / ALTO K10)
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
fuel may be under pressure and may
spray out, causing injury.Petrol is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refuelling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Exhaust Gas Warning
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Daily Inspection Checklist ........................................................................\
........ 7-1
Starting the Engine ........................................................................\
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Using the Transmission ........................................................................\
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Braking ........................................................................\
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Running-in ........................................................................\
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Catalytic Converter ........................................................................\
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Improving Fuel Economy ........................................................................\
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Trailer Towing ........................................................................\
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Before starting the engine:
1) Make sure the parking brake is appliedfully.
2) Manual Transmission - Shift into “N” (neutral) and depress the clutch pedal all
the way to the floor. Hold it while starting
the engine.
Make sure that the parking brake is
applied fully and the transmission is
in Neutral before attempting to start
the engine.
Stop turning the starter immediately after the engine has started or the
starter system can be damaged.
Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn’t start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before trying
again.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-bonnet
checks:
1) Engine oil level.
2) Coolant level.
3) Brake fluid level.
4) Windscreen washer fluid level.
5) Battery solution level.
6) Bonnet latch operation.
Pull the bonnet release handle inside the
vehicle. Make sure that you can not
open the hood all the way without
releasing the secondary latch. Be sure
to close the hood securely after checking
for proper operation. See "All Latches,
Hinges & Locks" of "PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE" in the
"INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE"
section for lubrication schedule.
Make sure the bonnet 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.
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Starting a Cold Engine
Engine which is started after 6 hours should
be treated as cold engine.
For Electronic fuel injection models
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking, wait about 15
seconds, then press down the
accelerator pedal to 1/3 of its travel and
try cranking the engine again. Release
the key and accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor while cranking. This should
clear the engine if it is flooded.
Starting a Warm Engine
For Electronic fuel injection models:
Use the same procedure as for “Starting a
Cold Engine”.
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7-3OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Starting off
To start off, depress and maintain pressure
upon the clutch pedal and change into 1st
gear. After releasing the parking brake, GEAR MAXIMUM SPEED
First 37 km/h
Second 66 km/h
Third 98 km/h
Fourth Top Speed
Fifth
Top SpeedUSING THE TRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSMISSION
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To help avoid clutch damage, do not
use the clutch pedal as a footrest while
driving or use the clutch to keep the
vehicle stationary on a hill. Depress the
clutch fully when changing gear.
When changing gears or starting off,
do not race the engine. Racing the
engine can shorten engine life and
prevent smooth operation.
Reduce your speed and change down to
a lower gear before going down a long
or steep hill. A lower gear will allow the
engine to provide braking. Avoid riding
the brakes or they may overheat, result-
ing in brake failure.
When driving on slippery roads, be sure to slow down before changing down.
Excessive and or sudden changes in
engine speed may cause loss of traction,
which could cause you to lose control.
Make sure that the vehicle is completely
stationary before you change into re-
verse.
gradually release the clutch. When you hear
a change in the engine’s sound (speed),
gently apply pressure to the accelerator to
keep the engine sound (speed) constant whilst
continuing to gradually release the clutch.
Gear changing
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, easy changing. Always
depress the clutch pedal fully before changing
gears. The following table shows the
maximum allowable speed for each gear.
ALTO
ALTO K10
GEAR MAXIMUM SPEED
First 43 km/h
Second 80 km/h
Third 119 km/h
Fourth Top Speed
Fifth Top Speed
ALTO
ALTO K10
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7-5OPERATING YOUR VEHICLERUNNING-IN
The future performance and reliability
of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercised during its early
life. It is especially important to
observe the following precautions
during the initial 1000 km of vehicle
operation.
After starting, do not race theengine. Warm it up gradually.
Avoid prolonged vehicle operation at a constant speed. Moving parts will
bed in better if you vary your speed.
Do not exceed 100 km/h.
Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid full throttle starts.
If possible, avoid hard braking, especially during the first 300 km
of driving.
Do not drive slowly with the transmission in a high gear.
Drive the vehicle at moderate engine speeds.
CAUTION
Even without reserve power in the
brake system, you can still stop the
vehicle by pressing the brake pedal
harder than normally required.
However, the stopping distance may
be longer.
On loose surface where the wheels
can easily loose traction (such as
gravel, etc.), the stopping distance
required for your vehicle may be
greater than for a comparable vehicle
with a conventional brake system.
Allow for extra stopping distance
when driving on loose surfaces.
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CATALYTIC CONVERTERThe purpose of the catalytic converter
installed on your vehicle is to convert
exhaust pollutants to harmless water vapour,
carbon dioxide, and nitrogen. Use of leaded
fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters is prohibited, because lead
deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo-
nents of the catalyst system.
It is very important to keep the engine
properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which can
result from an improperly tuned engine, may
cause overheating of the catalyst. This may
result in permanent heat damage to the
catalyst and other vehicle components.
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