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75RM4-01E
60G410
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEMaintenance schedule ........................................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance schedule
(except for EU countries and Israel) .......................... ........ 7-3
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (except for EU countries and Israel) .............. 7 -8
Periodic maintenance schedule
(for EU countries and Israel) ................................. ............. 7-13
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (for EU countries and Israel) ........................... 7-18
Drive belt .................................................... .......................... 7-23
Engine oil and filter ......................................... .................... 7-23
Engine coolant ................................................ .................... 7-28
Air cleaner ................................................... ......................... 7-29
Spark plugs ................................................... ....................... 7-31
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) fluid ................... .. 7-32
Gear oil ...................................................... ........................... 7-34
Clutch pedal .................................................. ....................... 7-36
Brakes ............. ..................................................................... 7-36
Steering ...................................................... .......................... 7-38
Tires ......................................................... ............................. 7-39
Battery ....................................................... ........................... 7-42
Fuses ......................................................... ........................... 7-45
Headlight aiming .............................................. ................... 7-48
Bulb replacement .............................................. .................. 7-49
Wiper blades .................................................. ...................... 7-55
Windshield washer fluid ....................................... .............. 7-58
Air conditioning system ....................................... .............. 7-58
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#1: For further details, see “Engine oil and filter” in this section.
#2: Perform the engine coolant l evel check under the daily inspection in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super (Bl ue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer 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 72ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt (with SHVS) Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement – I – R – I
(without SHVS) Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement
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1-2. Engine oil and engine oil filter ACEA Standards or SUZUKI G ENUINE OIL (#1) RRRRRR
Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1) Replace eve ry 15000 km (9375 miles) or 12 months.
Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
1-3. Engine coolant SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) (#2) First time only : Replace at 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.
Second time and after:
Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) Replace every 40000 km (25000 mile s) or 36 months.
*1-4.
Exhaust system (except catalyst)
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IGNITION
2-1.
Spark plugs When unleaded fuel is used
Iridium plug
Replace every 100000 km (62500 miles) or 84 months.
Spark plugs When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element Paved-road Inspect every 20000 k m (12500 miles) or 12 months.
Replace every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 36 months.
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
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Fuel lines
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*3-3. Fuel tank –I–I–I
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75RM4-01E
#1: For further details, see “Engine oil and filter” in this section.
#2: Perform the engine coolant l evel check under the daily inspection in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super (Bl ue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 140 160 180 200 220 240
miles (x1000) 87.5 100 112.5 125 137.5 150 months 84 96 108 120 132 144ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt (with SHVS) Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement – R – I – R
(without SHVS) Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement
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1-2. Engine oil and engine oil filter ACEA Standards or SUZUKI G ENUINE OIL (#1) RRRRRR
Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1) Replace eve ry 15000 km (9375 miles) or 12 months.
Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
1-3. Engine coolant SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) (#2) First time only : Replace at 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.
Second time and after:
Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) Replace every 40000 km (25000 mile s) or 36 months.
*1-4.
Exhaust system (except catalyst)
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IGNITION
2-1.
Spark plugs When unleaded fuel is used
Iridium plug
Replace every 100000 km (62500 miles) or 84 months.
Spark plugs When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element Paved-road Inspect every 20000 k m (12500 miles) or 12 months.
Replace every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 36 months.
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
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*3-3. Fuel tank –I–I–I
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75RM4-01E
#1: For further details, see “Engine oil and filter” in this section.
#2: Perform the engine coolant l evel check under the daily inspection in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super (Bl ue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer 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 1218243036ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Re placement – I – I – R 1-2.
Engine oil and engine oil filter
ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1)
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Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1)
Replace every 7500 km (4687 miles) or 6 months.Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
1-3.
Engine coolant
SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue) (#2)
First time only:
Replace at 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.
Second time and after: Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC:
Standard (Green)
Replace every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 36 months.
*1-4. Exhaust system (except catalyst) ––– I ––
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs Iridium plug Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element*
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Inspect every 2500 km (1562 miles).Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.
*3-2. Fuel lines ––– I ––
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Fuel tank
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1.
PCV valve
Inspect every 80000 km (5 0000 miles) or 48 months.
*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emi ssion control system
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#1: For further details, see “Engine oil and filter” in this section.
#2: Perform the engine coolant l evel check under the daily inspection in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super (Bl ue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
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 72ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Re placement – I – I – R 1-2.
Engine oil and engine oil filter
ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1)
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Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1)
Replace every 7500 km (4687 miles) or 6 months.Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
1-3.
Engine coolant
SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue) (#2)
First time only:
Replace at 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.
Second time and after: Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC:
Standard (Green)
Replace every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 36 months.
*1-4. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – I ––– I
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs Iridium plug Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element*
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Inspect every 2500 km (1562 miles).Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.
*3-2. Fuel lines – I ––– I
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Fuel tank
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1.
PCV valve
Inspect every 80000 km (5 0000 miles) or 48 months.
*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emi ssion control system
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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.
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Clutch pedalCable control clutch
54G274
Clutch pedal play “d”:
10 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 in.)
Measure the clutch pedal play by moving
the clutch pedal with your hand and mea-
suring the distance it moves until you feel
slight resistance. The play in the clutch
pedal should be between the specified val-
ues. If the play is more or less than the
above, or clutch dragging is felt with the
pedal fully depressed, have the clutch
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
BrakesBrake fluid
75RM095
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between “MAX”
and “MIN” lines.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
If your brake fluid level is near the
“MIN” line, there is a possibility of
brake pad and/or shoe wear and brake
fluid leakage.
Consult with your authorized SUZUKI
dealer regarding this possibility
before filling the reservoir.
WA R N I N G
Failure to follow the guidelines below
can result in personal injury or seri-
ous damage to the brake system.
• If the brake fluid in the reservoir drops below a certain level, the
brake warning light on the instru-
ment cluster will come on (the
engine must be running with the
parking brake fully disengaged).
Should the light come on, immedi-
ately ask your SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the brake system.
• A rapid fluid loss indicates leakage
in the brake system which should
be inspected by your SUZUKI
dealer immediately.
• Do not use any fluid other than SAE J1703 or DOT3 brake fluid. Do not
use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has
been stored in old or open contain-
ers. It is essential that foreign parti-
cles and other liquids are kept out
of the brake fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Be careful
when refilling the reservoir.
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Parking brake
54G109
Ratchet tooth specification “b”:
4th – 9th
Lever pull force (1):
200 N (20 kg, 45 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper adjust-
ment by counting the number of clicks
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly
pull up on the parking brake lever to the
point of full engagement. The parking
brake lever should stop between the speci-
fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels
should be securely locked. If the parking
brake is not properly adjusted or the
brakes drag after the lever has been fully
released, have the park ing brake inspected
and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.
Brake discs and brake drumsBrake disc
(For EU countries)
(Except for EU countries)
Brake drum
If the measured thickness or inner diame-
ter of the most worn part exceeds the
value indicated above, the parts should be
replaced with a new one. The measure-
ment involves disassembling each brake
and requires the use of a micrometer or
caliper, which must be done according to
the instructions described in the relevant
service manual or available from the rele-
vant repair information site.
Steering
75RM035
Steering wheel play “c”:
0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)
Check the play of the steering wheel by
gently turning it from left to right and mea-
suring the distance that it moves before
you feel slight resistance. The play should
be between the specified values.
Check that the steering wheel turns easily
and smoothly without r attling by turning it
all the way to the right and to the left while
driving very slowly in an open area. If the
amount of free play is not as specified or
you find anything else to be wrong, an
inspection must be performed by your
SUZUKI dealer.
EXAMPLE
Brake location Minimum thickness
Front wheels 18.0 mm (0.71 in.)
Brake location Minimum thickness
Front wheels 15.0 mm (0.59 in.)
Brake location Maximum inner diameter
Rear wheels 181 mm (7.13 in.)
“c”
EXAMPLE