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#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.
NOTE:
This table shows the service schedule up to 90000 km (54000 miles).
Beyond 90000 km (54000 miles), perform the same serv ices at the same intervals shown in the chart.
*1 Inspect more frequently if the v ehicle is used under dusty conditions.
*2 Check or replace as necessary if you usually drive with high speed or high engine revolutions.
*3 Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90
miles (x1000) 31.5 36 40.5 45 49.5 54 months 42 48 54 60 66 72BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) –I–I–I
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
I
–
–
–
I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes –I–––I
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
R
–
–
–
R
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
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CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) –I–I–I6-2.
Tires/Wheels (#3)
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I
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I
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I
*6-3. Wheel bearings (#4) –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots (#5)
–
I
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I
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I
*6-5. Suspension system (#6) –I–––I
*6-6.
Steering system (#7)
–
I
–
–
–
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– – –R
6-8.
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT)
Fluid level
–
I
–
–
–
I
*Fluid deterioration check*
2
–I–––I
*Fluid change
Replace every 75000 km (45000 miles).
6-9. All latches, hinges and locks –I–––I
*6-10.
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
3
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I
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I
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NOTE:
4WD: 4-wheel drive
NOTE:
This table shows the service schedule up to 120000 km (75000 miles).
Beyond 120000 km (75000 miles), perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart.
*1 Inspect more frequently if the v ehicle is used under dusty conditions.
*2 Check or replace as necessary if you usually drive with high speed or high engine revolutions.
*3 Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 70 80 90 100 110 120
miles (x1000) 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 months 42 48 54 60 66 72BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) –I–I–I
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
I
–
–
–
I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes –I–––I
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
R
–
–
–
R
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 20000 km only)
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CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) –I–I–I6-2.
Tires/Wheels
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I
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I
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I
*6-3. Wheel bearings –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots/Propeller shafts (4WD)
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I
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*6-5. Suspension system –I–––I
*6-6.
Steering system
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I
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*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”
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R
–
R
–
R
6-9. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I
*Fluid deterioration check*
2
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I
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I
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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
–
–
–
I
*6-13. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
3
–I–I–R
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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.
SAE 0W-16 (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. K12M engine models
71LST0701
(1) Preferred
Be sure that the engine oil you use comes
under the quality classification of SG, SH,
SJ, SL, SM or SN. Select the appropriate
oil viscosity according to the above chart.
SAE 0W-20 (1) is the best choice for good
fuel economy, and good starting in cold
weather.
Oil level check
80G064
52D084
EXAMPLE
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Engine coolantSelection of coolantTo maintain optimum performance and
durability of your engine, use SUZUKI gen-
uine coolant or equivalent.
NOTE:
If you use the engine coolant other than
the SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) for replace-
ment, follow the schedule of SUZUKI LLC:
Standard (Green). To see the detail of the
maintenance schedule, refer to “Periodic
maintenance schedule” in this section.
This type of coolant is the best for cooling
system for the following reasons:
• The coolant helps maintain properengine 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 authorized
SUZUKI dealer can help you select the
proper coolant.
Coolant level checkCheck the coolant le
vel at the reservoir
tank, not at the radiator. With the engine
cool, the coolant level should be between
“FULL” and “LOW” marks.Adding coolant
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 distill ed 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 or CVT (if
equipped) damage.
WA R N I N G
Swallowing engine coolant can cause
severe injury or death. Inhaling cool-
ant mist or vapors or getting coolant
in your eyes could result in severe
injury.
• Do not drink antifreeze or coolantsolution. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting. Immediately con-
tact a poison control center or a
physician.
• Avoid inhaling coolant mist or hot
vapors. If inhaled, remove to a
fresh air area.
• If coolant gets in the eyes, flush
with water and seek medical atten-
tion.
• Wash thoroughly after handling
coolant.
• Keep engine coolant out of the
reach of children and pets.
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Spark plugsSpark plug replacement and inspec-tion(For K12C engine model)
81PN235
To access the spark plug:
1) Open the engine hood.
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.
78K179 60G160
(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 plu gs), do not touch
the center electrode, as it is easy to
be damaged.EXAMPLE
Correct Wrong
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 18 Nm (1.8 kg-m,
13.3 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
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Spark plug gap “a”
ILZKR6F11:
1.0 – 1.1 mm (0.039 – 0.043 in.)
(For K12M engine model)
Since special procedures, materials and
tools are required, it is recommended that
you trust this job to your authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) fluidSpecified fluidUse a CVT fluid SUZUKI CVT FLUID
GREEN-2.Fluid level checkYou must check the fluid level with the CVT
fluid at normal ope rating temperature.
To check the fluid level:
1) To warm up the CVT fluid, drive the vehicle for more 5 km. NOTE:
Do not check the fluid level if you have just
driven the vehicle for a long time at high
speed, or if you have driven in city traffic in
hot weather, or if the vehicle has been pull-
ing a trailer. Wait until the fluid cools down
(about 30 minutes), or the fluid level indi-
cation will not be correct.
2) Park your vehicle on level ground.
3) Apply the parking brake and then start
the engine in “P” (Park). Let it idle for
two minutes and keep it running during
the fluid level check.
4) With your foot on the brake pedal,
move the gearshift lever through each
gear, pausing for about three seconds
in each range. Then move it back to the
“P” (Park) position.
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.
NOTICE
Driving with too much or too little
fluid can damage the transaxle.
NOTICE
Be sure to use the specified CVT
fluid. Using CVT fluid other than
SUZUKI CVT FLUID GREEN-2 may
damage the CVT of your vehicle.
WA R N I N G
Be sure to depress the brake pedal
when moving the gearshift lever, or
the vehicle can move suddenly.
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Lithium-ion battery (if equipped)This battery is installed only in models
equipped with the ENG A-STOP system
and is located under the front passenger’s
seat.
• The lithium-ion battery is maintenance-free. However, in order to avoid a flat
battery, drive the vehicle once a month
for at least 30 minutes to recharge the
battery.
• When replacing or disposing of the lith- ium-ion battery, consult your authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
FusesYour vehicle has three types of fuses, as
described below:
Main fuse
The main fuse takes current directly from
the lead-acid battery.
Primary fuses
These fuses are between the main fuse
and individual fuses, and are for electrical
load groups.
Individual fuses
These fuses are for indi vidual electrical cir-
cuits.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller pro-
vided in the fuse box.
63J095
Fuses in engine compartment
74LHT0715
75RM065
WA R N I N G
Since mishandling the lithium-ion
battery may cause a fire or electric
shock or damage to the battery,
observe the following precautions.
• Do not remove or disassemble it.
• Do not allow it to get wet, for exam- ple, with water.
• Do not expose it to a strong impact.
• Do not lean or place any object on it.
• Do not remove battery terminals or power electrical accessories from
the terminals.
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Cleaning exteriorCaring for aluminum wheels
NOTE:
• Do not use an acidic or alkaline deter-gent, or a cleaner containing petroleum
solvent to wash aluminum wheels.
These types of cleaner will cause per-
manent spots, discoloration and cracks
on finished surfaces and damage to cen-
ter caps.
• Do not use a bristle brush and soap con-
taining an abrasive material. These will
damage finished surfaces.
WashingWashing by hand
60B212S
When washing the vehicle, park it in the
place where direct sunlight does not fall on
it and follow the in structions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel housings with pressurized water to
remove mud and debris. Use plenty of
water.
2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt. Remove dirt and mud from the body
exterior with running water. You may
use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use
hard materials which can scratch the
paint or plastic. Remember that the
headlight covers or lenses are made of
plastic in m any cases.
NOTICE
It is important that your vehicle be
kept clean and free from dirt. Failure
to keep your vehicle clean may result
in fading of the paint or corrosion to
various parts of th e vehicle body.
WA R N I N G
• Never attempt to wash and wax
your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
• When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, wear gloves
and a long-sleeved shirt to protect
your hands and arms from being
cut.
• After washing your vehicle, care-
fully test the brakes before driving
to check that they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
NOTICE
When washing the vehicle:
• Avoid directing steam or hot waterof more than 80°C (176°F) on plas-
tic parts.
• To avoid damaging engine compo- nents, do not use pressurized
water in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the paint or plas-
tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off
without ample water. Follow the
above procedure.