2022 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA maintenance section

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
NOTE:
*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or
months, whichever comes first.
miles (×1000)367.515304590km (×1000)51012.5255075150months367.515304590
Engine and powertrain
Drive belt Inspect for damageI
Engine oil and oil filter NormalR
SevereR
Engine coolant“SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue)”
(#1)First time onlyR
Second time and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”R
Fuel and emission control system
Spark plugs Nickel plug
R
Air cleaner filter element *1 NormalRSevereIRBrake
Brake fluid Fluid level checkI
Brake pedal stroke CheckI
Parking brake
lever and cableLever movement check First time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
First time only
SevereI
Second time and afterSevereIChassis, body and others
Clutch Pedal and fluid levelI
Tires (including tire rotation) NormalI
SevereI
All latches, hinges and locks NormalISevereI
Steering system Steering wheel movement NormalISevereI

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
#2: Replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.
NOTE:
*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-
ever comes first.
km (×1000)2.57.51015304575150miles (×1000)1.54.56918274590months-681224364896Engine and powertrain
Engine accessory drive belt Tension check NormalISevereI
Engine oil and engine oil filter NormalRSevereR
Engine coolant “SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)”
(#1)First time onlyR
Second time
and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard
(Green)”R
Fuel and emission control system
Spark plugs when unleaded
fuel is used(Standard type) Nickel plug NormalR(#2)SevereR
Spark plugs when leaded fuel
is used(Standard type) Nickel plug
R
Air cleaner filter element *1 Paved-road NormalIR
SevereIR
Dusty conditionIRBrake
Brake fluid CheckI
Brake lever and cable Check (1st 15000 km only) I
Chassis, body and others
Tires/WheelsI
All latches, hinges and locksI

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NOTE:
• (For EU countries)
The replacement timing varies with the
type of engine oil that you choose.
Refer to “Maintenance schedule” in this
section for corresponding maintenance
schedule.
• (For Mexico)
For additional instruction, refer to “SUP-
PLEMENT” section in the end of this
book.
SAE 0W-20 (1) is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather.
NOTE:
We recommend that you use SUZUKI gen-
uine oil. To purchase it, see your SUZUKI
dealer.
(For diesel engine model)
Check that the engine oil you use comes
under the quality classification of ACEA
C2.
SAE 0W-30 is the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in cold
weather. Oil level check
(For gasoline engine model)
80G064
52D084
(For diesel engine model)
54P000701
(1) MIN
(2) MAX
(3) Engine oil dipstick
It is important to keep the engine oil at the
correct level for proper lubrication of your
vehicle’s engine. Check the oil level with
the vehicle on a level surface. The oil level
indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle
is on a slope. The oil level should be
checked either before starting the engine
or at least 5 minutes after stopping the
engine.
The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col-
ored with yellow for easy identification.
NOTICE
Use only the recommended ACEA
C2. Use of non-recommended engine
oil will cause damage to a diesel
engine and DPF
®.
EXAMPLEUpper
Lower
(1) (3)
(2)

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Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe oil off with a
clean cloth, insert the dipstick all the way
into the engine, and then remove it again.
The oil on the stick should be between the
upper and lower limits shown on the stick.
If the oil level indication is near the lower
limit, add enough oil to raise the level to
the upper limit.NOTE:
When the soot particles accumulated in
the DPF
® are combusted, the amount of
the engine oil may increase due to the dilu-
tion with the fuel. This is not a vehicle mal-
function. The soot particles accumulated in
the DPF
® are combusted automatically
during driving. However, they may not be
combusted in the following cases.
• When you drive at low speed for a long
time
• When you repeat a short-time or short-
distance driving
1) When the DPF
® warning light comes
on, drive at a speed of 50 km/h (31
mph) or higher for more than 25 min-
utes to regenerate the DPF
® properly.
For details, refer to “Diesel particulate
filter (DPF
®)” in “OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE” section.
2) When the oil change request light
blinks, change the engine oil and oil fil-
ter, and reset the oil life monitoring sys-
tem. To reset the oil life monitoring
system, consult your SUZUKI dealer.
3) When the engine oil level exceeds the
MAX level on the dipstick, consult your
SUZUKI dealer.
Refilling
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Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly
through the filler hole to bring the oil level
to the upper limit on the dipstick. Be careful
not to overfill the oil. Too much oil is almost
as bad as too little oil. After refilling, start the
engine and allow it to idle for about a min-
ute. Stop the engine, wait about 5 minutes
and check the oil level again.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
NOTICE
(For diesel engine model)
Do not top up the oil over the MAX
limit. Too much oil causes serious
engine trouble.
EXAMPLE
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5) Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.
Tighten the plug with a wrench to the
specified torque.
NOTE:
• Whenever the engine oil is changed, the
oil life monitoring must be reset to moni-
tor the next oil change timing properly.
To reset the light, consult your SUZUKI
dealer. If you reset it by yourself, refer to
“Setting mode” in “BEFORE DRIVING”
section (for gasoline engine model).
• For more information of the oil change
request light and oil life monitoring, refer
to “Oil change request light (if equipped)”
and “Information display” in “BEFORE
DRIVING” section.
Oil filter replacement
NOTE:
(For diesel engine model)
Since special procedures and tools are
required, ask your authorized SUZUKI
dealer for this job.
1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil-
ter counterclockwise and remove it.
2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mount-
ing surface on the engine where the
new filter will be seated.
3) Smear a small amount of engine oil
around the rubber gasket of the new oil
filter.
4) Screw the new filter by hand until the fil-
ter gasket contacts the mounting sur-
face.(For gasoline engine model)
54G092
(1) Loosen
(2) Tighten
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
To minimize your exposure to used
oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and
moisture-proof gloves (such as dish-
washing gloves) when changing oil. If
oil contacts your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
Launder any clothing or rags if it is
with oil.
Recycle or properly dispose of used
oil and oil filters.

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Refill with oil and oil leakage check
1) Pour oil through the filler hole and
install the filler cap.
For the approximate capacity of the oil,
refer to “Capacities” in “SPECIFICA-
TIONS” section.
2) Start the engine and carefully check the
oil filter and the drain plug for leakage.
Run the engine at various speeds for at
least 5 minutes.
3) Stop the engine and wait about 5 min-
utes. Check the oil level again and add
oil if necessary. Check for leakage
again.
Engine coolant
Selection of coolant
To maintain optimum performance and
durability of your engine, use SUZUKI gen-
uine coolant or equivalent.
NOTE:
If you replace the engine coolant with cool-
ant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super
(Blue)”, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI
LLC: Standard (Green)”. To see the detail
of the maintenance schedule, refer to
“Maintenance schedule” in this section.
This type of coolant is the best for cooling
system for the following reasons:
• The coolant helps maintain proper
engine temperature.
• It gives proper protection against freez-
ing and boiling.
• It gives proper protection against corro-
sion and rust.
Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-
age your cooling system. Your authorizedSUZUKI dealer can help you select the
proper coolant.
NOTICE
• When replacing the oil filter, it is
recommended that you use a genu-
ine SUZUKI replacement filter. If
you use an aftermarket filter, check
that it is of equivalent quality and
follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
• Oil leakage from the periphery of
the oil filter or drain plug indicate
incorrect installation or gasket
damage. If you find any leakage or
are not sure that the filter has been
properly tightened, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your SUZUKI
dealer.
NOTICE
“SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant”;
This coolant is already diluted to the
proper percentage. Do not dilute with
distilled water additionally. Doing so
may result in the possibility of freez-
ing and/or overheating coolant.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging your cooling sys-
tem:
• Always use a high quality ethylene
glycol base non-silicate type cool-
ant diluted with distilled water at
the correct mixture concentration.
• Check that the proper mix is 50/50
coolant to distilled water and in no
case higher than 70/30. Concentra-
tions greater than 70/30 coolant to
distilled water will cause overheat-
ing conditions.
• Do not use straight coolant nor
plain water (except “SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)”).
• Do not add extra inhibitors or addi-
tives. They may not be compatible
with your cooling system.
• Do not mix different types of base
coolants. Doing so may result in
accelerated seal wear and/or the
possibility of severe overheating
and extensive engine damage.

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(For diesel engine model)
61MM0A126
1) Unclamp the side clamps and remove
the element from the air cleaner case. If
it appears to be dirty, replace it with a
new one.
2) Clamp the side clamps securely.
Spark plugs
Spark plug replacement and inspec-
tion
(For gasoline engine model)
80JM125
To access the spark plug:
1) Remove the air cleaner case. Refer to
“Air cleaner” in this section.
2) If necessary, disconnect the coupler (1)
while pushing the release lever.
3) Remove the bolts.
4) Pull out the ignition coils straight.NOTE:
During installation, check that the wires,
couplers, sealing rubber of air cleaner
chassis and washers, are correctly
returned in place.
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(1)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
• When pulling out the ignition coils,
do not pull on the cable. Pulling on
the cable can damage it.
• When servicing the iridium/plati-
num spark plugs (slender center
electrode type plugs), do not touch
the center electrode, as it is easy to
be damaged.
EXAMPLE
Correct Wrong

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60G160 54G106
Spark plug gap “a”
K16HPR-U11/SILFR6A11
1.0 – 1.1 mm (0.039 – 0.043 in.)
Gear oil
Manual transaxle oil / transfer oil
(4WD) / rear differential oil (4WD)
When adding gear oil, use gear oil with the
appropriate viscosity and grade as shown
in the chart below.
We highly recommend you use “SUZUKI
GEAR OIL 75W-80” for manual transaxle
oil.
Manual transaxle oil
68LM728
NOTICE
• When installing the spark plugs,
screw them in with your fingers to
avoid stripping the threads.
Tighten the spark plugs with a
torque wrench to 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m,
18.4 lb-ft). Do not allow contami-
nants to enter the engine through
the spark plug holes when the
plugs are removed.
• Never use spark plugs with the
wrong thread size.
Loosen
Tighten
NOTICE
When replacing spark plugs, you
should use the brand and type speci-
fied for your vehicle. For the specified
plugs, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS”
section in the end of this book. If you
wish to use a brand of spark plug
other than the specified plugs, con-
sult your SUZUKI dealer.
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