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DRIVING TIPS
75RM4-01E
54G638S
Off-road drivingDo not drive in the field covered with grown grassIf you drive in the field covered with grass,
it may cause unexpected accident or vehi-
cle damage by getting caught in grown
grass.
WA R N I N G
In addition to following the driving
tips in this section, it is important to
observe the following precautions.
• Check that your tires are in good
condition and always maintain the
specified tire pressure. Refer to
“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for
details. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Do not use tires other than those
specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif-
ferent sizes or types of tires on the
front and rear wheels. For informa-
tion regarding the specified tires,
refer to the tire information label
located on the driver’s door lock
pillar.
• Never use oversized tires or spe- cial shock absorbers and springs
to raise (jack up) your vehicle. This
will change the handling character-
istics. Oversized tires may also rub
against the fender over bumps,
causing vehicle damage or tire fail-
ure.
• After driving through water, test the brakes while driving at a slow
speed to see if they have main-
tained their normal effectiveness. If
the brakes are less effective than
normal, dry them by repeatedly
applying the brakes while driving
slowly until the brakes have
regained their normal effective-
ness.
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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.
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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.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
Interval: This interval should be judged byodometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 20 40 60 80 100 120
miles (x1000) 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 months 12 24 36 48 60 72EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM*4-1. PCV valve ––– I ––*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emission control system
–
–
–
–
–
I
BRAKE
*5-1.
Brake discs and pads (front)
I
I
I
I
I
I
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 20000 km only)
I
–
–
–
–
–
CHASSIS AND BODY
*6-1.
Clutch (Cable control type)
I
I
I
I
I
I
6-2. Tires/Wheels IIIIII
*6-3.
Wheel bearings
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-4. Drive axle boots/Propeller shafts (4WD) –I–I–I
*6-5.
Suspension system
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-6. Steering system –I–I–I
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil
Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 24 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
–R–R–R
*6-8.
Auto Gear Shift oil
Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 24 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
–R–R–R
6-9.
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT)
Fluid level
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-10. Transfer oil (4WD) Inspect every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 24 months.
Replace every 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.
*6-11. Rear differential oil (4WD) Inspect every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 24 months.
Replace every 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.
6-12. All latches, hinges and locks –I–I–I*6-13.
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)
–
I
R
–
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.
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75RM4-01E
Interval: This interval should be judged byodometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 10 20 30 40 50 60
miles (x1000) 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 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 20000 km only)
– I ––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) –I–I–I6-2.
Tires/Wheels
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots/Propeller shafts (4WD)
–
–
–
I
–
–
*6-5. Suspension system ––– I ––
*6-6.
Steering system
–
–
–
I
–
–
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 20000 km (12500 miles) or 12 months.Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
–R–R–R
*6-8.
Auto Gear Shift oil
Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 20000 km (12500 miles) or 12 months.Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
–
R
–
R
–
R
6-9. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I
*Fluid deterioration check*
2
–
I
–
I
–
I
*Fluid change Replace every 70000 km (43750 miles).
*6-10.
Transfer oil (4WD)
Inspect every 20000 km (12500 miles) or 12 months.
Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
*6-11.
Rear differential oil (4WD)
Inspect every 20000 km (12500 miles) or 12 months.
Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
6-12.
All latches, hinges and locks
–
–
–
I
–
–
*6-13. 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 at tempt 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.