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NOTE: It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system after use.
4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched.5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera- tion.6) Adjust the seat and head restraint (if equipped). 7) Check the brake pedal and the parkingbrake lever. 8) Adjust the mirrors. 9) Make sure that you and all passengershave properly fastened your seat belts. 10)Make sure that all warning lights come on as the key is turned to the “ON” posi-tion. 11)Check all gauges. 12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEMWARNING light turns off when the parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel tank, perform the following under-hood checks:
1) Engine oil level 2) Coolant level3) Brake fluid level 4) Windshield washer fluid level 5) Battery solution level6) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Make sure that you cannotopen the hood all the way without
releasing the secondary latch. Be sure to close the hood securely after check- ing for proper latch operation. See “Alllatches, hinges & locks” of “CHASSIS AND BODY” in the “Periodic Mainte- nance Schedule” in the “INSPECTIONAND MAINTENANCE” section for lubri- cation schedule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a tire pressure gauge. Also check the tirepressure of the spare tire.
Engine Oil Consumption
It is normal for the engine to consume some engine oil during normal vehicle operation.
The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the viscosity of the oil, thequality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under. More oil is consumed during high-speeddriving and when there is frequent acceler- ation and deceleration. Under high loads, your engine also will consume more oil.A new engine also consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned. New engines reach the normal level of oil consumption only after approximately 5000km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km (1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump- tion, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to accurately judge thetrue oil level. As an example, if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-ing. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has notchanged. You should also be aware that the diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicleis subsequently driven at high speeds, such as on an expressway, making it appear that oil is excessively consumedafter high-speed driving.
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Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched before driv ing. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly duringdriving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
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Running-in Catalytic Converter
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The purpose of the catalytic converter is to minimize the amount of harmful pollutantsin your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic converters is prohibited, because leaddeactivates the pollutant-reducing compo- nents of the catalyst system.
The converter is designed to last the life of the vehicle under normal usage and when unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-nance is required on the converter. How- ever, it is very important to keep the engine properly tuned. Engine misfiring, whichcan result from an improperly tuned engine, may cause overheating of the cat- alyst. This may result in permanent heatdamage to the catalyst and other vehicle components.
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• Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times. Even though air bags are equippedat the front seating positions, the driver and all passengers should be properly restrained at all times,using the seat belts provided. Refer to the “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems” section forinstructions on proper use of the seat belts. • Never drive while under the influ-ence of alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol and drugs can seriously impair your ability to drive safely,greatly increasing the risk of injury to yourself and others. You should also avoid driving when you aretired, sick, irritated, or under stress.
NOTICE
The future performance and reliabil- ity of the engine depends on the care and restraint exercised during its early life. It is especially important toobserve the following precautions during the initial 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle operation.• After starting, do not race the engine. Warm it up gradually. • Avoid prolonged vehicle operationat a constant speed. Moving parts will break in better if you vary your speed.• Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid full throttle starts. • Avoid hard braking, especiallyduring the first 320 km (200 miles) of driving. • Do not drive slowly with thetransaxle in a high gear. • Drive the vehicle at moderate engine speeds.• Do not tow a trailer during the first 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle oper- ation.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEMaintenance Schedule ....................................................... 7-2
Periodic Maintenance Schedule . ....................................... 7-2
Drive Belt ............................................................................. 7-6
Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................... 7-6
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 7-10
Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 7-12
Spark Plugs ......................................................................... 7-12
Gear Oil ................................................................................ 7-14
Clutch Pedal ........................................................................ 7-14
Fuel Filter (Diesel engine) .................................................. 7-15
Brakes .......... ........................................................................ 7-15
Steering ................................................................................ 7-17
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-18
Battery .................................................................................. 7-19
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-20
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 7-23
Wiper Blades ....................................................................... 7-28
Windshield Washer Fluid ................................................... 7-31
Air Conditioning System .................................................... 7-31
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You should take extreme care when working on your vehicle to preventaccidental injury. Here are a few pre- cautions that you should be espe- cially careful to observe:(Continued)
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(Continued)• To prevent damage or unintendedactivation of the air bag system be sure the battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been inthe “LOCK” position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on yourMARUTI SUZUKI. Do not touch air bag system components, or wires. The wires are wrapped with yellowtape or yellow tubing, and the cou- plers are yellow for easy identifica- tion.• Do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas. • When the engine is running, keephands, clothing, tools, and other objects away from the fan and drive belt. Even though the fan may notbe moving, it can automatically turn on without warning. • When it is necessary to do servicework with the engine running, make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transaxle is in Neutral.• Do not touch ignition wires or other ignition system parts when start- ing the engine or when the engineis running, or you could receive an electric shock. (Continued)
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(Continued)• Be careful not to touch a hotengine, exhaust manifold and pipes, muffler, radiator and water hoses.• Do not allow smoking, sparks, or flames around fuel or the battery. Flammable fumes are present.• Do not get under your vehicle if it is supported only with the portable jack provided in your vehicle.• Be careful not to cause accidental short circuits be tween the positive and negative battery terminals.• Keep used oil, coolant, and other fluids away from children and pets. Dispose of used fluids properly;never pour them on the ground, into sewers, etc.
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Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.
FREE INSPECTIONPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AT COST
km (x1000) 1 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
months 1 6 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
ELECTRICAL
10-1. Battery electrolyte (Level, leakage) I I I I I I I I I I
10-2. Wiring harness connection (Loose, damage) – I I I I I I I I I
10-3. Lightening system (Operat ion, stains, damage) I I I I I I I I I I
10-4. Horn (Operation) I I I I I I I I I I
10-5.System Voltage II I I I I I I I I
BODY
11-1. All chassis bolts and nuts (Tighten) – I T T T T T T T T
11-2. All latches, hinges and locks (Function)) I I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L
ROAD TEST
12-1. Operation of Brakes, gear shifting and speedometer I I I I I I I I I I
12-2.Body and chassis noise I I I I I I I I I I
AIR CONDITIONER (If equipped)
13-1. Check belt tension I I I I I I I I I I
13-2. Tighten compressor mounting bolt – T T T T T T T T T
13-3. All hose joint (Check, tighten) I I I I II I I I I
13-4. Check functioning of Recirc flap I I I I I I I I I I
13-5. Clean condenser with low pressure water – C C CCC C C C C
13-6. Check belt for frayed edges – I I I I I I I I I
13-7.Check all mounting bolts – I I I I I I I I I
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Drive Belt
Make sure the drive belt tension is correct. If the belt is too loos e, insufficient battery charging, engine overheating, poor powersteering, poor air conditioning, or exces- sive belt wear can result. When you press the belt with your thumb midway betweenthe pulleys, there should be a deflection according to the following chart.
The belts should also be examined to ensure that they are not damaged.
If you need to replace or adjust the belt have it done by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
(For Petrol Engine Model)
51KM036
(For Diesel Engine Model) The drive belts tens ion adjusted automati- cally.
Engine Oil and Filter
Specified Oil
(For Petrol Engine Model)
68LM20702
(1) Preferred
Be sure that the engine oil you use comes under the quality classification of SL.Select the appropriate oil viscosity accord- ing to the above chart.
SAE 0W-20 (1) is the best choice for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weather.
WA R N I N G
When the engine is running, keephands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away from the moving fan and drive belts.
: 100 N (10 kg, 22 lbs) press GE: Generator DEF: DeflectionAC: Air conditioner compressor
DEF: 4.0 – 4.5 mm (0.16
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Full Wheel Cover (if equipped)
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Insert a piece of cloth between the spokes of the wheel cover and try to pull the cover outward (as shown in figure). Take out thedetached wheel cover from the wheel rim. For installation first match the slot at the wheel cover with the air filling nozzle of the wheel. Apply equal pressure at the circum- ference of the wheel cover to fix it in thewheel rim.
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When installing the cover, make sure that itis positioned so that it does not cover orfoul the air valve.
Jump Starting Instructions
When Jump Starting Your Vehicle,
Use the Following Procedure:1) Use only a 12-volt battery to jump start your vehicle. Position the good 12-volt battery close to your vehicle so that thejump leads will reach both batteries. When using a battery installed on another vehicle, DO NOT LET THEVEHICLES TOUCH. Set the parking brakes fully on both vehicles. 2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, exceptthose necessary for safety reasons (for example, headlights or hazard lights).
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• Never attempt to jump start your vehicle if the battery appears to be frozen. Batteries in this condition may explode or rupture if jumpstarting is attempted. • When making jump lead connec- tions, be certain that your handsand the jump leads remain clear from pulleys, belts, or fans. • Batteries produce flammablehydrogen gas. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may occur. Never smokewhen working in the vicinity of the battery. • If the booster battery you use forjump starting is installed in another vehicle, make sure the two vehicles are not touching each other.• If your battery discharges repeat- edly, for no apparent reason, have your vehicle inspected by anauthorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. • To avoid harm to yourself or dam- age to your vehicl e or battery, fol- low the jump starting instructions below precisely and in order. If you are in doubt, call for qualifiedroad service.
NOTICE
Your vehicle should not be started bypushing or towing. This startingmethod could result in permanent damage to the ca talytic converter. Use jump leads to start a vehicle witha weak or flat battery.
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3) Make jump lead connections as follows:
1. Connect one end of the first jump lead to the positive (+) terminal of the flat battery (1). 2. Connect the other end to the positive(+) terminal of the booster battery (2). 3. Connect one end of the second jumplead to the negative (–) terminal of the booster battery (2). 4. Make the final connection to anunpainted, heavy metal part (i.e. engine mount bracket (3)) of the engine of the vehicle with the flatbattery (1).
4) If the booster battery you are using is fitted to another vehicle, start the
engine of the vehicle with the booster battery. Run the engine at moderate speed.5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat battery. 6) Remove the jump leads in the exactreverse order in which you connected them.
Towing
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional service. Your dealercan provide you with detailed towing instructions.
2-Wheel Drive (2WD) Manual Tran- saxle or Auto Gear ShiftManual transaxle vehicles or Auto Gear Shift vehicles may be towed using either of the following methods.
1) From the front, with the front wheels lifted and the rear wheels on the ground. Before towing, make sure thatthe parking brake is released. 2) From the rear, with the rear wheels lifted and the front wheels on theground, provided the steering and drivetrain are in operational condition. Before towing, make sure that transaxleis in neutral, the steering wheel is
unlocked (the ignition key should be in the “ACC” position), and the steering wheel is secured with a clampingdevice designed for towing service.
WA R N I N G
Never connect the jump lead directlyto the negative (–) terminal of the dis- charged battery, or an explosion may occur.
CAUTION
Connect the jump le ad to the engine mount bracket securely. If the jump lead disconnects from the engine mount bracket because of vibrationat the start of the engine, the jump lead could be caught in the drive belts.
NOTICE
To help avoid damage to your vehicle during towing, proper equipment and towing procedures must be used.
NOTICE
After shifting the Auto Gear Shiftlever to the “N” position, always check the gear position indicator in the instrument cluster shows the “N”position to make sure that the transaxle is disengaged. If the transaxle cannot be put in neu-tral, turn the key from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position, and move the Auto Gear Shift lever from “N” to “D”,“M” or “R”, then back to “N” again. Then turn the key from the “ON” to the “LOCK” position.These procedures may help put the transaxle in neutral. If the transaxle still cannot be put in neutral, you can-not tow the vehicle without using a towing dolly. The steering column is not strongenough to with stand shocks trans- mitted from the fr ont wheels during towing. Always unlock the steeringwheel before towing.
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