INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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75RM4-01E
60G410
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEMaintenance schedule ........................................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance schedule
(except for EU countries and Israel) .......................... ........ 7-3
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (except for EU countries and Israel) .............. 7 -8
Periodic maintenance schedule
(for EU countries and Israel) ................................. ............. 7-13
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (for EU countries and Israel) ........................... 7-18
Drive belt .................................................... .......................... 7-23
Engine oil and filter ......................................... .................... 7-23
Engine coolant ................................................ .................... 7-28
Air cleaner ................................................... ......................... 7-29
Spark plugs ................................................... ....................... 7-31
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) fluid ................... .. 7-32
Gear oil ...................................................... ........................... 7-34
Clutch pedal .................................................. ....................... 7-36
Brakes ............. ..................................................................... 7-36
Steering ...................................................... .......................... 7-38
Tires ......................................................... ............................. 7-39
Battery ....................................................... ........................... 7-42
Fuses ......................................................... ........................... 7-45
Headlight aiming .............................................. ................... 7-48
Bulb replacement .............................................. .................. 7-49
Wiper blades .................................................. ...................... 7-55
Windshield washer fluid ....................................... .............. 7-58
Air conditioning system ....................................... .............. 7-58
7-4
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
• Class 1: K12C engine
• Class 2: K12M engine• For Item 2-1. “Nickel plugs”, replace every 50000 km
if the local law requires.#1: Valve clearance for K12C engin e models is not required for maintenance.
#2: Perform the engine coolant l evel check under the daily inspection in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super (Bl ue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Stan-
dard (Green)”.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
miles (x1000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
months 12 24 36 48 60 72ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt [Class 1] Tension check, *Adjust ment, *Replacement – – I – – R
[Class 2] Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement
–
–
I
–
–
R
*1-2. Valve clearance [Class 2] (#1) – I – I – I
1-3.
Engine oil and engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
1-4. Engine coolant SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) (#2)
First time only: Replace at 150000 km (90000 miles) or 96 months .
Second time and after:
Replace every 75000 km (45000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) – – R – – R
*1-5.
Exhaust system (except catalyst)
–
I
–
I
–
I
IGNITION
2-1.
Spark plugs When unleaded fuel is used
[Class 1] Iridium plug
Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles) or 84 months.
[Class 2] Nickel plug – – R – – R
Spark plugs When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
FUEL 3-1.
Air cleaner filter element
Paved-road
I
I
R
I
I
R
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
–
I
–
I
–
I
*3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles).
*3-4.
Fuel tank
–
–
I
–
–
I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1.
PCV valve
Inspect every 80000 km (5 0000 miles) or 48 months.
*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emi ssion control system
––––– I
7-5INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#1: Valve clearance for K12C engine models is not required for maintenance.
#2: Perform the engine coolant l evel check under the daily inspection in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super (Bl ue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Stan-
dard (Green)”.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 105 120 135 150 165 180
miles (x1000) 63 72 81 90 99 108 months 84 96 108 120 132 144ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt [Class 1] Tension check, *Adjust ment, *Replacement – – I – – R
[Class 2] Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement
–
–
I
–
–
R
*1-2. Valve clearance [Class 2] (#1) – I – I – I
1-3.
Engine oil and engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
1-4. Engine coolant SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) (#2)
First time only: Replace at 150000 km (90000 miles) or 96 months .
Second time and after:
Replace every 75000 km (45000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) – – R – – R
*1-5.
Exhaust system (except catalyst)
–
I
–
I
–
I
IGNITION
2-1.
Spark plugs When unleaded fuel is used
[Class 1] Iridium plug
Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles) or 84 months.
[Class 2] Nickel plug – – R – – R
Spark plugs When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
FUEL 3-1.
Air cleaner filter element
Paved-road
I
I
R
I
I
R
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
–
I
–
I
–
I
*3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles).
*3-4.
Fuel tank
–
–
I
–
–
I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1.
PCV valve
Inspect every 80000 km (5 0000 miles) or 48 months.
*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emi ssion control system
––––– I
7-6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#3: Tires/Wheels (including tire rotation) for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9000 miles) or 12 months.
#4: Wheel bearings for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (900 0 miles) or 12 months.
#5: Drive axle boots for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9 000 miles) or 12 months.
#6: Suspension system for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km ( 9000 miles) or 12 months.
#7: Steering system for Mexico m odels :Inspect every 15000 km (90 00 miles) or 12 months.Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
miles (x1000) 9 18 27 36 45 54 months 12 24 36 48 60 72BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) IIIIII
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes –I–I–I
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
R
–
R
–
R
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
I –––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) IIIIII6-2.
Tires/Wheels (#3)
I
I
I
I
I
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings (#4) –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots (#5)
–
–
I
–
–
I
*6-5. Suspension system (#6) –I–I–I
*6-6.
Steering system (#7)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
(I: 1st 15000 km only)
I
–
R
–
–
R
6-8. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I
6-9.
All latches, hinges and locks
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-10. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) –IR–IR
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 th e absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your deal er for assistance.
7-7INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#3: Tires/Wheels (including tire rotation) for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9000 miles) or 12 months.
#4: Wheel bearings for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (900 0 miles) or 12 months.
#5: Drive axle boots for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9 000 miles) or 12 months.
#6: Suspension system for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km ( 9000 miles) or 12 months.
#7: Steering system for Mexico m odels :Inspect every 15000 km (90 00 miles) or 12 months.Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 105 120 135 150 165 180
miles (x1000) 63 72 81 90 99 108 months 84 96 108 120 132 144BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) IIIIII
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes –I–I–I
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
R
–
R
–
R
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
––––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) IIIIII6-2.
Tires/Wheels (#3)
I
I
I
I
I
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings (#4) –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots (#5)
–
–
I
–
–
I
*6-5. Suspension system (#6) –I–I–I
*6-6.
Steering system (#7)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
(I: 1st 15000 km only)
–
–
R
–
–
R
6-8. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I
6-9.
All latches, hinges and locks
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-10. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) –IR–IR
7-9INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
• Class 1: K12C engine
• Class 2: K12M engine#1: Valve clearance for K12C engine models is not required for maintenance.
#2: Perform the engine coolant l evel check under the daily inspection in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super (Bl ue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Stan-
dard (Green)”.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45
miles (x1000) 4.5 9 13.5 18 22.5 27
months6 1218243036ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Re placement – I – I – R*1-2.
Valve clearance
[Class 2] (#1)
–
–
–
I
–
–
1-3. Engine oil and engine oil filter RRRRRR
1-4.
Engine coolant
SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue) (#2)
First time only:
Replace at 150000 km (90000 miles) or 96 months.
Second time and after: Replace every 75000 km (45000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC:
Standard (Green)
–
–
–
–
–
R
*1-5. Exhaust system (except catalyst) ––– I ––
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs [Class 1] Iridium plug – – – R – –
[Class 2] Nickel plug
Replace every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 8 months.
FUEL
3-1.
Air cleaner filter element*
1
Inspect every 2500 km (1500 miles).
Replace every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
–
–
–
I
–
–
*3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles).
*3-4.
Fuel tank
–
–
–
–
–
I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1.
PCV valve
Inspect every 80000 km (5 0000 miles) or 48 months.
*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emi ssion control system
––––––
7-10
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#1: Valve clearance for K12C engine models is not required for maintenance.
#2: Perform the engine coolant l evel check under the daily inspection in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super (Bl ue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Stan-
dard (Green)”.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90
miles (x1000) 31.5 36 40.5 45 49.5 54 months 42 48 54 60 66 72ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Re placement – I – I – R*1-2.
Valve clearance
[Class 2] (#1)
–
I
–
–
–
I
1-3. Engine oil and engine oil filter RRRRRR
1-4.
Engine coolant
SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue) (#2)
First time only:
Replace at 150000 km (90000 miles) or 96 months.
Second time and after: Replace every 75000 km (45000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC:
Standard (Green)
–
–
–
–
–
R
*1-5. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – I ––– I
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs [Class 1] Iridium plug – R – – – R
[Class 2] Nickel plug
Replace every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 8 months.
FUEL
3-1.
Air cleaner filter element*
1
Inspect every 2500 km (1500 miles).
Replace every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
–
I
–
–
–
I
*3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles).
*3-4.
Fuel tank
–
–
–
–
–
I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1.
PCV valve
Inspect every 80000 km (5 0000 miles) or 48 months.
*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emi ssion control system
––––– I
7-11INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#3: Tires/Wheels (including tire rotation) for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (4500 miles) or 6 months.
#4: Wheel bearings for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (4500 miles) or 6 months.
#5: Drive axle boots for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (45 00 miles) or 6 months.
#6: Suspension system for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (4 500 miles) or 6 months.
#7: Steering system for Mexico m odels :Inspect every 7500 km (450 0 miles) or 6 months.Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45
miles (x1000) 4.5 9 13.5 18 22.5 27 months6 1218243036BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) –I–I–I
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
–
–
I
–
–
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes ––– I ––
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
–
–
R
–
–
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
– I ––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) –I–I–I6-2.
Tires/Wheels (#3)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings (#4) –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots (#5)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-5. Suspension system (#6) ––– I ––
*6-6.
Steering system (#7)
–
–
–
I
–
–
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.Replace every 60000 km (36000 miles) or 48 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
–––R––
6-8.
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT)
Fluid level
–
–
–
I
–
–
*Fluid deterioration check*
2 –––I––
*Fluid change
Replace every 75000 km (45000 miles).
6-9. All latches, hinges and locks ––– I ––
*6-10.
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
3
–
I
–
I
–
R
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 th e absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your deal er for assistance.