2021 SUZUKI JIMNY battery replacement

SERVICE STATION GUIDE
1. Engine hood release handle (see section 5) 2. Engine coolant (see section 6) 3. Windshield washer fiuid/ Headlight washer fiuid (see section 6) 4. Engine oil dipstick
(see section 6) 5. Lead-acid battery (see section 6) 6. Fuel lid release lever (see section 5 / see section 9) 7. Tyre pressure (see tyre information label on driver's door lock pillar) 8. Tyre/wheel replacement tools (see section 7) 9. Spare tyre (see section 6)
LHD: Left Hand Drive RHD: Right Hand Drive
78RB01001

BEFORE DRIVING
Battery replacement If the transmitter becomes unusable, replace the battery.
To replace the battery of the transmitter:
(2)
68LM248
1) Remove the screw (1), and open the transmitter cover. 2) Remove the transmitter (2).
2-7
68LM249
(3) Lithium disc type battery: CR1616 or equivalent
3) Put the edge of a flat-bladed screw­driver in the slot of the transmitter (2) and pry it open. 4) Replace the battery (3) so its+ terminal faces "+" mark of the transmitter. 5) Close the transmitter and install it into the transmitter holder. 6) Close the transmitter cover, install and tighten the screw (1 ). 7) Check that the door locks can be oper­ated with the transmitter. 8) Dispose of the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regula­tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter­ies with ordinary household trash.
A WARNING
Swallowing a lithium battery may cause serious internal injury. Do not allow anyone to swallow a lithium battery. Keep lithium batteries away from children and pets. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
NOTICE
• The transmitter is a sensitive elec­)ron!c instrument. To avoid damag­ing ,t, do not expose it to dust or moisture or tamper with internal parts. When replacing the battery by yourself, the transmitter controller could be damaged affected by static electricity. Discharge the static electricity built up in your body by touching metal before replacing the battery.
NOTE: Used batteries must be disposed of prop­erly according to applicable rules or regu­lations and must not be disposed of with ordinary household trash.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule ........................................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance schedule
(except for EU countries and Israel) .................................. 6-3
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (except for EU countries and Israel) .............. 6-8
Periodic maintenance schedule
(for EU countries and Israel) .............................................. 6-13
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (for EU countries and Israel) ........................... 6-18
Drive belt .............................................................................. 6-23 -
Engine oil and filter ............................................................. 6-23
Engine coolant .................................................................... 6-28
Air cleaner ............................................................................ 6-30
Spark plugs .......................................................................... 6-30
Gear oil ................................................................................. 6-31
60G410 Clutch pedal ......................................................................... 6-33
Brakes .................................................................................. 6-33
Steering wheel ..................................................................... 6-36
Tyres ..................................................................................... 6-36
Battery .................................................................................. 6-41
Fuses .................................................................................... 6-42
Headlight aiming ................................................................. 6-46
Headlight Washer Fluid ...................................................... 6-46
Bulb replacement ................................................................ 6-47
Wiper blades ........................................................................ 6-54
Windshield washer fluid ..................................................... 6-57
Air conditioning system ..................................................... 6-58

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Battery
A WARNING
• Batteries produce flammable hydrogen gas. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may occur. Never smoke when working near the battery. • When checking or servicing the battery, disconnect the negative cable. Be careful not to cause a short circuit by allowing metal objects to contact the battery posts and the vehicle at the same time. To avoid harm to yourself or dam­age to your vehicle or battery, fol­low the jump-starting instructions in "EMERGENCY SERVICE" sec­tion if it is necessary to jump-start your vehicle. • Diluted sulfuric acid spilled from battery can cause blindness or severe burns. Use proper eye pro­tection and gloves. Flush eyes or bodi,: with ample water and get medical care immediately if suf­fered. Keep batteries out of reach of children.
6-41
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76MS006
For maintenance-free battery (cap-less type), you need not add water. For tradi­tional type battery, which has water filler caps, the level of the battery fluid (acid) fluid (acid) must be kept between the upper level line (1) and lower level line (2) at all times. If the level is found to be below the lower level line (2), add distilled water to the upper level line (1 ). You should peri­odically check the battery, battery termi­nals, . and battery hold-down bracket for corrosion. Remove corrosion using a stiff brush and ammonia mixed with water or baking soda mixed with water. After removing corrosion, rinse with clean water.
If your vehicle is not going to be driven for a month or longer, disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery to help prevent discharge.
Replacement of the battery
(2) (3)
(1)
78RB07019
To remove the battery: 1) Disconnect the negative cable (1). 2) Disconnect the positive cable (2). 3) Remove the retainer nuts (3) and remove the retainer (4).
To install the battery: 1) Install the battery in the reverse order of removal. 2) Tighten the bracket bolt and battery cables securely.

INDEX
INDEX Brake system warning light ................................................ 2-41
Brakes ................................................................................... 6-33 Symbols Braking .................................................................................. 3-53 "SOS" button ..................................................................... 10-12 Brightness control ...................................................... 2-17. 2-26
A Built date ............................................................................... 10-1
Accelerator pedal ................................................................... 3-7 Bulb replacement ................................................................. 6-47
Accessory socket .................................................................. 5-6 C Adding coolant. .................................................................... 6-29 Catalytic converter ................................................................. 4-9 Adjusting headlight pattern ................................................ 2-60 Central door locking system ................................................. 2-3
Air cleaner ............................................................................ 6-30 Changing engine oil and filter ............................................. 6-26 Air conditioning system ...................................................... 6-58 Changing wheels .................................................................... 7-4 AIRBAG light ............................................................... 1-36. 2-45 Charging light ....................................................................... 2-44
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................... 3-54. 3-56 Chassis serial number ........................................................... 9-1 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light.. ................... 2-42 Child restraint ....................................................................... 10-1 Anti-theft feature .................................................................. 5-76 Child restraint system for countries applied Assist grips ............................................................................ 5-8 for UN Regulation No.16 ............................................. 1-20. 10-7 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light.. ....... 2-50 Child restraint systems ....................................................... 1-18
Automatic heating and air conditioning system Clock ............................................................................ 2-19. 2-29 (climate control) ................................................................... 5-23 Clutch pedal ................................................................... 3-7. 6-33 Automatic light operation ................................................... 2-56 Coolant level check .............................................................. 6-29 Automatic transmission ...................................................... 3-1 O Coolant replacement... ......................................................... 6-29 Average fuel consumption ......................................... 2-20. 2-30 Corrosion prevention ............................................................. 8-1 Average speed ..................................................................... 2-30 Cup holder ............................................................................ 5-11
8 Cup holder and storage area .............................................. 5-1 O
Battery .................................................................................. 6-41 D
Battery replacement .............................................................. 2-7
Bluetooth® audio ................................................................. 5-71
Bluetooth® hands-free ......................................................... 5-62
Daily inspection check list ..................................................... 3-1
Daytime running light .......................................................... 6-50
Daytime running light (D.R.L.) system ............................... 2-58 Brake assist system ............................................................ 3-53 Door locks ............................................................................... 2-2
Brake fluid ............................................................................ 6-33 Drive belt ............................................................................... 6-23 Brake pedal ................................................................... 3-7. 6-34
11-1