V
ehi cle may , mee t wit h an
or due to
1. Installation of
- High wattage bulbs
- Non genuine lamps / hor ns
- Modified suspension / wheels
- Non genuine parts / accessor ies etc.
2. Retrofitment of LPG / CNG fuel systems/kits .
3. Usage of domestic LPG.
4. Shor t circuiting due to tamper ing of wir ing harness .
CA UTION: DO NOT ST ORE OR CARR Y INFLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN THE VEHICLE.
bre
ak-down
accident catch fire A
void driving into or star ting the vehic le in a
hea vily water logged area. V ehic le ma y break-
do wn or engine may fail due to
1. Water entry into the engine .
2. Shor t circuiting of the electr ical systems .
If the vehic le is stuc k in deep water,
star t / crank the vehic le until the level of water
dr ops belo w the level of exhaust pipe.
NO TE:
IF THE VEHICLE IS SUBMERGED IN WATER, REPOR T T O THE NEAREST
A UTHORIZED WORKSHOP . do
not “W
ARNING”
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BEFORE DRIVING
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
65D199
Lap-Shoulder Belt
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) The seat belt has an emergency locking retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock the seat belt only during a sudden stop orimpact. It also may lock if you pull the belt across your body very quickly. If this hap- pens, let the belt go back to unlock it, thenpull the belt across your body more slowly.
WA R N I N G
(Continued)• Pregnant women should use seatbelts, although specific recommen- dations about driving should be made by the woman’s medical advi-sor. Remember that the lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips, asshown in the diagram.• Do not wear your seat belt overhard or breakable objects in yourpockets or on your clothing. If an accident occurs, objects such as glasses, pens, etc. under the seatbelt can cause injury.(Continued)
as low as possible across the hips
WA R N I N G
(Continued)• Never use the same seat belt onmore than one occupant and never attach a seat belt over an infant orchild being held on an occupant’s lap. Such seat belt use could cause serious injury in the event of anaccident.• Periodically inspect seat beltassemblies for excessive wear anddamage. Seat belts should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated, or damagedin any way. It is essential to replace the entire seat belt assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact,even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.• Children age 12 and under shouldride properly restrained in the rearseat.• Infants and small children shouldnever be transported unless theyare properly restrained. Restraint systems for infants and small chil-dren can be purchased locally andshould be used. Make sure that the system you purchase meets appli- cable safety standards. Read andfollow all the directions provided by the manufacturer.• For children, if the shoulder belt irri-tates the neck or face, move thechild closer to the center of the vehicle.(Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued) • Avoid contamination of seat beltwebbing by polishes, oils, chemi-cals, and particularly battery acid.Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water.• Do not insert any items such ascoins, clips, etc. into the seat beltbuckles, and be careful not to spill liquids into these parts. If foreignmaterials get into a seat belt buckle, the seat belt may not work properly.• All seatbacks should always be inan upright position when driving,or seat belt effectiveness may bereduced. Seat belts are designed to offer maximum protection whenseatbacks are in the upright posi- tion.
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DRIVING TIPS
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
52D078S
Running-in Catalytic Converter
80G106
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.
WA R N I N G
• 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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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
Instrument Panel Pocket
(driver’s side) (1) /
Instrument Panel Pocket (center) (2)
Front Cup Holders (3)
Rear Cup Holder (5)
76MH0A075
Open the top to use the cup holder.
Rear Door Pocket (6)This pocket is provided for holding light and small items.
Bottle holder You should hold a bottle with a cap in the holder.
Floor Mats (if equipped)
68LM554
To prevent the driver’s side floor mat fromsliding forward and possibly interfering withthe operation of the pedals, Maruti genuine floor mats are recommended. Whenever you put the driver’s side floormat back in the vehicle after it has been removed, be sure to hook the floor mat grommet(s) to the fastener(s) and positionthe floor mat properly in the footwell.
When you replace the floor mats in your vehicle with a different type such as all- weather floor mats, we highly recommend using Maruti genuine floor mats for properfitting.
WA R N I N G
Do not place any objects which may fall out from the pocket when the vehi-cle is moving. Failure to take the precaution may result in an object interfering with thepedals and causing a loss of vehicle control or an accident.
WA R N I N G
Failure to take the precautions listedbelow could cause personal injury or vehicle damage.• Be careful when you are using the cup holders to hold a cup contain- ing hot liquid. Spilling out hot liquidcan cause burn injury. • Do not use the cup holders to hold sharp-edged, hard, or breakableobjects. Objects in the cup holdersmay be thrown about during a sud- den stop or impact, and could cause personal injury. • Be careful not to sp ill liquid or insert any foreign materi als into the mov- ing part of the gearshift lever, or anyelectrical components. Liquid or for- eign materials may damage these parts.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
Luggage Compartment Hooks
Shopping Hook
76MH0A104
You can hang the shopping bag or other suitable objects on the hook.This hook is not designed for large or heavy items.
Luggage Compartment Cover
(if equipped)
76MH0A076
Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug- gage compartment is hidden from view by a luggage compartment cover.
WA R N I N G
Failure to take the following precau- tions may result in the driver’s sidefloor mat interferin g with the pedals and causing a loss of vehicle control or an accident.• Make sure that the floor mat grom- met(s) is(are) hooked to the fas- tener(s).• Never place additional floor mats on top of the exis ting floor mat.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
To avoid breaking the hook, do not hang items heavier than followingweight. Shopping hook: 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
WA R N I N G
Do not carry items on top of the lug- gage compartment cover, even if theyare small and light. Objects on top of the cover could be thrown about in an accident, causing injury, or couldobstruct the driver’s rear view.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the luggage com- partment cover: • Do not push down on it or lean onit. • Handle it carefully when installing or removing.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
76MH0A128
(4) Removal (5) Install
4) To remove and install the bulb of the high-mount stop light (3), simply pull out or push in the bulb.
Interior LightRemove the lens by using a flat blade screwdriver covered with a soft cloth asshown. To install it, simply push it back in.
Ty p e A
60G115
Ty p e B
76MH0A139
Wiper Blades
54G129
If the wiper blades become brittle or dam- aged, or make streaks when wiping,replace the wiper blades.
To install new wiper blades, follow the pro- cedures below.
(3)
(4)
(5)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
To avoid scratching or breaking the window, do not let the wiper arm strike the window while replacing the wiper blade.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
65D151
NOTE: Do not flex the wiper blade frame end more than necessary. If you do, it canbreak off.
54G135
(1) Retainer
4) If the new blade is provided without the two metal retainers, move them from the old blade to the new one.5) Install the new blade in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the blade is properlyretained by all the hooks. 6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm in the reverse order of removal.
Windshield Washer Fluid
Front
80JM078
Check that there is washer fluid in the tank.Refill it if necessary. Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary.
Air Conditioning System
If you do not use the air conditioner for along period, such as during winter, it maynot give the best performance when you start using it again. To help maintain opti- mum performance and durability of your airconditioner, it needs to be run periodically. Operate the air condit ioner at least once a month for one minute with the engineidling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not use “antifreeze” solution in the windshield washer reservoir. Thiscan severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windshield, and can also damage your vehicle’s paint.
NOTICE
Damage may result if the washermotor is operated with no fluid in the washer tank.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
65D614
Warning Triangle
MHO-07-001
In case of vehicle break-down or during emergency stopping, where, your vehiclecould become a potential traffic hazard, keep the warning triangle, provided with your vehicle, on the road free from anyobstacles behind your vehicle so as to warn the approaching traffic, at an approxi- mate distance of 50-100 m. The reflecting side of the triangle should face the on com- ing traffic. Please activate the hazardwarning lamps before alighting the vehicle to keep the warning triangle.
MHO-07-014
Remove the warning triangle carefullyfrom the cover as shown by arrow 1. Open both the reflector arms as shownby arrow and lock the arms with each other with the clip provided in the right arm. Open the bottom stand in counterclock-wise direction as shown by arrow 3. Position the warning triangle behind the vehicle on a plain surface. Reverse the removal procedure for keep- ing inside the cover.
MHO-07-014
WA R N I N G
• It is hazardous to remove the radia- tor cap (or degassing tank cap for adiesel engine) when the water tem- perature is high, because scalding fluid and steam may be blown outunder pressure. The cap should only be taken off when the coolant temperature has lowered.• To help prevent personal injury, keep hands, tools and clothing away from the engine cooling fanand air-conditioner fan (if equipped). These electric fans can automatically turn on without warn- ing.
EXAMPLE
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