
7-16
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
Interval: This interval should be judged byodometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 20 40 60 80 100 120
miles (x1000) 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 months 12 24 36 48 60 72EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM*4-1. PCV valve ––– I ––*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emission control system
–
–
–
–
–
I
BRAKE
*5-1.
Brake discs and pads (front)
I
I
I
I
I
I
Brake drums and shoes (rear) –I–I–I
*5-2.
Brake hoses and pipes
–
I
–
I
–
I
5-3. Brake fluid Check, *Replacement – R – R – R
5-4.
Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 20000 km only)
I
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–
–
–
–
CHASSIS AND BODY
*6-1.
Clutch (Cable control type)
I
I
I
I
I
I
6-2. Tires/Wheels IIIIII
*6-3.
Wheel bearings
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I
–
I
–
I
*6-4. Drive axle boots/Propeller shafts (4WD) –I–I–I
*6-5.
Suspension system
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-6. Steering system –I–I–I
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil
Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 24 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
–R–R–R
*6-8.
Auto Gear Shift oil
Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 24 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
–R–R–R
6-9.
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT)
Fluid level
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-10. Transfer oil (4WD) Inspect every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 24 months.
Replace every 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.
*6-11. Rear differential oil (4WD) Inspect every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 24 months.
Replace every 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.
6-12. All latches, hinges and locks –I–I–I*6-13.
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)
–
I
R
–
I
R
WA R N I N G
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping th e absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your deal er for assistance.

7-21INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
Interval: This interval should be judged byodometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 10 20 30 40 50 60
miles (x1000) 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 months6 1218243036BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) –I–I–I
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
–
–
I
–
–
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes ––– I ––
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
–
–
R
–
–
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 20000 km only)
– I ––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) –I–I–I6-2.
Tires/Wheels
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots/Propeller shafts (4WD)
–
–
–
I
–
–
*6-5. Suspension system ––– I ––
*6-6.
Steering system
–
–
–
I
–
–
*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”
–
R
–
R
–
R
6-9. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I
*Fluid deterioration check*
2
–
I
–
I
–
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
–
–
*6-13. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
3
–I–I–R
WA R N I N G
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never at tempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping th e absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your deal er for assistance.

7-26
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
60G306
Tightening torque for drain plug:
35 Nm (3.6 kg-m, 25.8 lb-ft)4) Reinstall the drain plug with new gas-
ket. Tighten the plug with a wrench to
the specif ied torque.
NOTE:
(For models with oil change request light)
• 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 “Inf ormation display” in
the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
• For more information of the oil change request light and oil life monitoring, refer
to “Oil change request light” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Oil filter replacement1) Using an oil filter wr ench, 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.
54G092
(1) Loosen
(2) Tighten
WA R N I N G
Engine oil can be hazardous. Chil-
dren and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil. Keep
new and used oil and used oil filters
away from children and pets.
Repeated, prolonged contact with
used engine oil may cause skin can-
cer.
Brief contact with used oil may irri-
tate skin. (Continued)EXAMPLE
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.

7-27INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
Tightening (viewed from filter top)
54G093
(1) Oil filter
(2) 3/4 turn5) Tighten the filter as specified below
from the point of contact with the
mounting surface (or to the specified
torque) using an oil filter wrench.
Tightening torque for oil filter:
3/4 turn or
14 Nm (1.4 kg -m, 10.3 lb-ft)
Refill with oil and oil leakage check1) Pour oil through the filler hole and
install the filler cap.
For the approximate capacity of the oil,
refer to “Capacities” in the “SPECIFI-
CATIONS” 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.
NOTICE
To tighten the oil filter properly, it is
important to accurately identify the
position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.
NOTICE
To prevent oil leakage, check that the
oil filter is tight, but do not over-
tighten it.
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 equi valent 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.

7-49INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
Bulb replacement
Interior lightRemove the lens by using a flat-bladed
screwdriver covered with a soft cloth as
shown. To install it, simply push it back in.
Front
76MH0A139
Luggage compartmen t (if equipped)
81PN162
HeadlightsLED headlights (if equipped)
Since special procedures are required, we
recommend you take your vehicle to your
SUZUKI dealer for bulb replacement.
Halogen headlights (if equipped)
75RM067
1) Open the engine hood. Disconnect the
coupler (1). Remove the sealing rubber
(2).
CAUTION
• Light bulbs can be hot enough to burn your finger right after turning
off lights. This is true especially for
halogen headlight bulbs. Replace
the bulbs after they become cool
enough.
• The halogen headlight bulbs are filled with pressurized halogen gas.
They can burst and injure you if
they are hit or dropped. Handle
them carefully.
• To avoid injury by sharp-edged
parts of the body, wear gloves and
a long-sleeved shirt when replacing
light bulbs.
NOTICE
The oils from your skin may cause a
halogen bulb to overheat and burst
when the lights are on. Grasp a new
bulb with a clean cloth.
NOTICE
Frequent bulb replacement indicates
the need for an inspection of the elec-
trical system. This should be carried
out by your SUZUKI dealer.
(1)
(2)

8-10
EMERGENCY SERVICE
75RM4-01E
Using compressor to inflate a tire1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.
Set the parking brake firmly and shift
into “P” (Park) if your vehicle has a
CVT, or shift into “R” (Reverse) if your
vehicle has a manual transaxle or Auto
Gear Shift.
2) Take out the compressor.
3) Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve.
4) Connect the air ho se of the compressor
to the tire valve.
5) Connect the power plug of the com- pressor to the accessory socket. For a
manual transaxle or an Auto Gear Shift
vehicle, shift from “R” (Reverse) into “N”
(Neutral). Start the engine. Switch on
the compressor. Inflate the tire to the
required air pressure.
Jump-starting instructions
1) Use only a 12-volt lead-acid battery to
jump-start your vehicle. Position the
good 12-volt lead-acid battery close to
your vehicle so that the jump leads will
reach both batteries. When using a bat-
tery installed on another vehicle, check
that two vehicles do not touch each
other. Set the parking brakes fully on
both vehicles.
2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except those necessary for safety reasons (for
example, headlights or hazard lights).
NOTICE
Do not operate the compressor for
longer than 10 minutes. It can cause
overheating of the compressor.
WA R N I N G
• Never attempt to jump-start your
vehicle if the lead-acid battery
appears to be frozen. Batteries in
this condition may explode.
• When making jump lead connec- tions, check that your hands and
the jump leads remain clear from
pulleys, belts or fans.
• Lead-acid batteries produce flam-
mable hydrogen gas. Keep flames
and sparks away from the battery
or an explosion may occur. Never
smoke when working near the bat-
tery.
• If the booster ba ttery you use for
jump-starting is installed in another
vehicle, check that the two vehicles
are not touching each other.
• If your lead-acid battery discharges repeatedly, for no apparent reason,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
• To avoid harm to yourself or dam- age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump-starting instructions
below.
If you are in doubt, call for qualified
road service.
NOTICE
Your vehicle should not be started by
pushing or towing. This starting
method could result in permanent
damage to the catalytic converter.
Use jump leads to start a vehicle with
a weak or flat battery.

8-13EMERGENCY SERVICE
75RM4-01E
Engine trouble: Starter does not operate1) Try turning the ignition switch to“START” position or try pressing the
engine switch to change the ignition
mode to START with the headlights
turned on to determine the lead-acid
battery condition. If the headlights go
excessively dim or go off, it usually
means that either the lead-acid battery
is flat or the battery terminal contact is
poor. Recharge the lead-acid battery or
correct battery terminal contact as nec-
essary.
2) If the headlights remain bright, check the fuses. If the reas on for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
Engine trouble: Flooded engine(Vehicle without keyless push start sys-
tem)
If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine.
• Do not operate the starter motor for more than 12 seconds.
(Vehicle with keyless push start system)
If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine.
• Do not operate the starter motor for more than 12 seconds.
NOTE:
If the engine refuses to start, the starter
motor automatically stops after a certain
period of time. After the starter motor has
automatically stopped or if there is any-
thing abnormal in the engine starting sys-
tem, the starter motor runs only while the
engine switch is held pressed.
Engine trouble: OverheatingThe engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the high
engine coolant temperature warning light
comes on as overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and park.
3) Let the engine run at the normal idle speed for a few minutes until the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off.
WA R N I N G
If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to
cool it. Do not open the hood when
steam is present. When the steam
can no longer be seen or heard, open
the hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.

8-14
EMERGENCY SERVICE
75RM4-01E
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light does not go off:
1) Turn off the engine and check that thewater pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
is found, correct it.
2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir. If it is found to be lower than “LOW”
line, check radiator, water pump, radia-
tor hoses and heater hoses for leakage.
If leakage that may cause overheating
is found, do not run the engine until
these problems have been corrected.
3) If leakage is not found, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine
coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.)
NOTE:
If engine overheats and you are not sure
what to do, contact your SUZUKI dealer.
79J007
WA R N I N G
• It is hazardous to remove the radia- tor cap (or degassing tank cap for a
diesel engine) when the water tem-
perature is high, because scalding
fluid and steam may be blown out
under 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 fan
and air-conditioner fan (if
equipped). These electric fans can
automatically turn on without warn-
ing.