
7-23INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
Drive beltCheck that the drive belt tension is correct.
If  the  belt  is  too  loose,  insufficient  battery
charging,  engine  overheating,  poor  power
steering,  poor  air  conditioning,  or  exces-
sive  belt  wear  can  result.  When  you  press
the  belt  with  your  thumb  midway  between
the  pulleys,  there  should  be  a  deflection
according to the following chart.
The  belts  should  also  be  examined  to
ensure that they are not damaged.
If  you  need  to  replace  or  adjust  the  belt
have it done by your SUZUKI dealer.K12C engine models
The  drive  belts  tension  is  adjusted  auto-
matically.
K12M engine models
75RM359
(1) Front
(2) Rear
(3) Generator
(4) Water pump
(5) Air conditioner compressor
(6) Tensioner pulley
Drive belt deflection 
(100 N (10 kg, 22 lbs) press)
(a) 5.2 – 6.0 mm (0.20 – 0.24 in.)
Engine oil and filterSpecified oil K12C engine models
68PM00733
(1) Preferred
Check  that  the  engine  oil  you  use  comes
under  the  quality  classification  as  listed
below:
• ACEA A1/B1, A3/ B3, A3/B4, A5/B5
• API SL, SM, SN
• ILSAC GF-3, GF-4, GF-5
Select the appropriate oil viscosity accord-
ing to the above chart.
WA R N I N G
When  the  engine  is  running,  keep
hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away
from the moving fan and drive belts.
(a) (4)(2) (1)
(3) (6) (5)
C Fo
o-30
-22
-20
10W-40
-4-10
14 32 50 68 86 104 010203040
10W-30
(1)
0W-20, 5W-30
0W-16 

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. 

8-11EMERGENCY SERVICE
75RM4-01E
54P000804
3) Connect jump leads as follows:1. Connect  one  end  of  the  first  jumplead  to  the  positive  (+)  terminal  of
the flat battery (1).
2. Connect the other end to the positive (+)  terminal  of  the  booster  battery
(2).
3. Connect one end of the second jump lead  to  the  negative  (–)  terminal  of
the booster battery (2).
4. Make  the  final  connection  to  an unpainted,  heavy  metal  part  (i.e.
engine  mount  bracket  (3))  of  the
engine  of  the  vehicle  with  the  flat
battery (1). 4) If  the  booster  battery  you  are  using  is
fitted  to  another  vehicle,  start  the
engine  of  the  vehicle  with  the  booster
battery.  Run  the  engine  at  moderate
speed.
5) Start  the  engine  of  the  vehicle  with  the flat battery.
6) Remove  the  jump  leads  in  the  exact reverse  order  in  which  you  connected
them.
TowingIf  you  need  to  have  your  vehicle  towed,
contact a professional service. Your dealer
can  provide  you  with  detailed  towing
instructions.
(2)
(1)
(3)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Never  connect  the  jump  lead  directly
to the negative (–) terminal of the dis-
charged battery, or an explosion may
occur.
CAUTION
Connect  the  jump  l ead  to  the  engine
mount  bracket  securely.  If  the  jump
lead  disconnects  from  the  engine
mount  bracket  because  of  vibration
at  the  start  of  the  engine,  the  jump
lead  could  be  caught  in  the  drive
belts.
WA R N I N G
For  vehicles  equipped  with  the  dual
camera brake support, if your vehicle
is  towed  with  the  engine  on,  press
dual  camera  brake  support  OFF
switch  and  turn  off  the  dual  camera
brake  support.  If  not,  unexpected
accidents related to the system being
turned on may occur.
NOTICE
Observe  the  following  instructions
when towing your vehicle.
• To help avoid damage to your vehi- cle  during  towing,  proper  equip-
ment  and  towing  procedures  must
be used.
• Using  the  frame  hook,  tow  your
vehicle  on  paved  roads  for  short
distances at low speed. 

9-3APPEARANCE CARE
75RM4-01E
Leather upholstery
Remove  loose  dirt  with  a  vacuum  cleaner.
Using a mild soap or saddle soap solution,
wipe  dirt  off  with  a  clean  damp  soft  cloth.
To remove soap, wipe the areas again with
a soft cloth dampened with water. Wipe the
areas dry with a soft dry cloth. Repeat this
until  the  dirt  or  stain  is  removed,  or  use  a
commercial leather cleaner for tougher dirt
or  stains.  If  you  use  a  leather  cleaner,
carefully  follow  the  manufacturer’s  instruc-
tions  and  precautions.  Do  not  use  solvent
type cleaners or abrasive cleaners.
NOTE:
• In order to keep leather upholstery look-ing good, it should be cleaned at least
twice a year.
• If leather upholstery becomes wet, immediately wipe it dry with tissue paper
or a soft cloth. Water may cause leather
to harden and shrink if it is not wiped off.
• When parking on sunny days, select a
shady place or use a sunshade. If
leather upholstery is exposed to direct
sunlight for a long time, it may discolor
and shrink.
• As is common with natural materials, leather is inherently irregular in grain and
cowhide has spots in  its natural state.
These do not affect the performance of
the leather in any way. Seat belts
Clean  seat  belts  with  a  mild  soap  and
water.  Do  not  use  bleach  or  dye  on  the
belts.  They  may  weaken  the  fabric  in  the
belts.
Vinyl floor mats
Ordinary  dirt  can  be  removed  from  vinyl
with water or mild soap. Use a brush to
help  loosen  dirt.  After  the  dirt  is  loosened,
rinse  the  mat  thoroughly  with  water  and
dry it in the shade.
Carpets
Remove  dirt  and  soil  as  much  as  possible
with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap
solution,  rub  stained  areas  with  a  clean
damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas
again  with  a  cloth  dampened  with  water.
Repeat  this  until  the  stain  is  removed,  or
use  a  commercial  carpet  cleaner  for
tougher stains. If you use a carpet cleaner,
carefully  follow  the  manufacturer’s  instruc-
tions and precautions.
Instrument panel and console
Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Gently wipe dirt off with a tightly squeezed
damp clean cloth.  Repeat  this until the dirt
is removed.
NOTICE
Do  not  use  chemical  products  that
contain  silicon  to  wipe  electrical
components  such  as  the  air  condi-
tioning  system,  audio,  navigation
system, or other switches. These will
cause damage to the components. 
NOTICE
• Liquid  such  as  liquid  aromatics,
soft  drinks  or  juice  may  cause  dis-
coloration,  wrinkles,  and  cracking
to  resin-based  parts  and  textiles.
Immediately  wipe  it  dry  with  tissue
paper or a soft cloth.
• Do  not  leave  leather  products  with color,  fur  or  vinyl  products,  etc.  in
your  vehicle  for  long  periods.  It
may cause discoloration or deterio-
ration of interior. 

12-1SUPPLEMENT
75RM4-01E
For AustraliaBuilt dateBuilt  date  is  located on  Vehicle  Identifica-
tion plate.
“Built  date”  means  –  the  calendar  month
and  the  year  in  which  the  body  shell  and
power  train  sub-assemblies  are  conjoined
and the vehicle is driven or moved from the
production line.Temporary-use spare tire (compact spare tire)Temporary Spare Tires fitted to this vehicle
must  have  a  maximum  load  rating  of  not
less  than  775  kg,  or  a  load  index  of  “99”
and  a  speed  category  symbol  of  not  less
than “M” (130 km/h).
Drive  with  caution  when  the  Temporary-
Use Spare Unit is fitted. Reinstall standard
unit as soon as possible.
Child restraint
Child restraint top tether anchorage brackets
75RM371
Some  child  restraint  systems  require  the
use  of  a  top  tether  strap.  Top  tether
anchorage  brackets  are  provided  in  your
vehicle  at  the  locations  shown  in  the  illus-
tration.  The  number  of  the  top  tether
anchorage  brackets  provided  in  your  vehi-
cle depends on the v ehicle specification.
TIRE SIZE T135/70R15 99M
RIM SIZE 15 x 4T
COLD TIRE 
PRESSURE 420 kPa (60 psi)
WA R N I N G
Child  restraint  anchorages  are
designed  to  withstand  only  those
loads  imposed  by  correctly  fitted
child  restraints.  Under  no  circum-
stances  are  they  to  be  used  for  adult
seat belts, harnesses or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehi-
cle.
EXAMPLE
Front 

12-2
SUPPLEMENT
75RM4-01E
54P001207
Remove  the  head  restraint  before  anchor-
ing the top tether strap. After anchoring the
top  tether  strap,  install  the  head  restraint
back  into  position  and  make  sure  the  top
tether  strap  passes  under  it  as  shown  in
the illustration.
Follow  the  above  procedure  in  reverse
when removing the top tether strap.
Please  refer  to  the  “Seat  belts  and  child
restraint systems” section in the “BEFORE
DRIVING”  section  for  details  on  securing
your child.
Rear-facing child restraint
58MS030
If  you  must  use  a  front-facing  child
restraint  in  the  front  passenger’s  seat,  be
sure to move the front passenger’s seat as
far  back  as  possible.  Please  refer  to  “Seat
belts  and  child  restraint  systems”  in  the
“BEFORE  DRIVING”  section  for  details  on
securing your child.
Air bag symbol meaning
72M00150
You may find this label on the sun visor.
Front
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do  not  use  a  rearward  facing  child
restraint on a seat protected by an air
bag in front of it.
WA R N I N G
Do not install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger’s
seat.  If  the  passenger’s  front  air  bag
inflates, a child in a rear-facing child
restraint  could  be  killed  or  severely
injured. The back of a rear-facing
child  restraint  would  be  too  close  to
the inflating air bag.
WA R N I N G
NEVER  use  a  rearward  facing  child
restraint  on  a  seat  protected  by  an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or  SERIOUS  INJURY  to  the  CHILD
can occur.EXAMPLE 

12-3SUPPLEMENT
75RM4-01E
Seat belt warningFollow  this  warning  as  well  as  the  instruc-
tion for seat belt in this book.In  the  case  where  a  “Seat Belt Assembly”
incorporates  an  “ Automatic Length Adjust-
ing and Locking Retractor ”  or  an  “Emer-
gency Locking Retractor ”.
For GCC countriesTechnical data
1.2L
Max power :  61kW/6000 rpm
Max torque :  113Nm/4200 rpm
Max speed : 170km/h (2WD M/T)
160km/h (2WD CVT)
WA R N I N G
Seat  belts  are  designed  to  bear  upon
the  bony  structure  of  the  body,  and
should  be  worn  low  across  the  front
of the pelvis or the   pelvis,  chest  and
shoulders, as applicable; wearing the
lap  section  of  the  belt  across  the
abdominal area must be avoided.
• Seat  belts  should  be  adjusted  as
firmly  as  possible,  consistent  with
comfort,  to  provide  the  protection
for which they have been designed.
A  slack  belt  will  greatly  reduce  the
protection afforded to the wearer.
• Care  should  be taken  to  avoid  con-
tamination of the webbing with pol-
ishes,  oils  and  chemicals,  and
particularly  battery  acid.  Cleaning
may  safely  be  carried  out  using
mild  soap  and  water.  The  belt
should  be  replaced  if  webbing
becomes  frayed,  contaminated  or
damaged. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• It  is  essential  to  replace  the  entire
assembly  after  it  has  been  worn  in
a  severe  impact  even  if  damage  to
the assembly is not obvious.
• Belts  should  not  be  worn  with straps twisted.
• Each  belt  assembly  must  only  be
used by one occupant; it is danger-
ous  to  put  a  belt  around  a  child
being  carried  on  the  occupant’s
lap.
WA R N I N G
• No  modifications  or  additionsshould  be  made  by  the  user  which
will  either  prevent  the  seat  belt
adjusting devices from operating to
remove  slack,  or  prevent  the  seat
belt  assembly  from  being  adjusted
to remove slack.
• Referring  to  the  SEAT  BELT instruction  in  this  book,  adjust  the
seat  belt  so  that  the  lap  and  sash
portions  of  the  Seat Belt Assembly
fit  as  firmly  as  possible  consistent
with comfort. 

12-8
SUPPLEMENT
75RM4-01E
Refer  to  the  “Seat  belts  and  child  restraint
systems”,  “Installation  with  lap-shoulder
seat  belts”  and  “Front  passenger  air  bag
deactivation  system”  in  the  “BEFORE
DRIVING”  section  for  details  on  securing
your child.
For ArgentinaFuel recommendation
75RM304
K12M engine models
To  avoid  damaging  the  catalytic  converter,
you must   use  unleaded  gasoline  with  an
octane  number  (RON)  of  91  or  higher  (or
95  or  higher  if  it  is  stated  on  the  fuel  filler
lid).
These  vehicles  are  also  identified  by  a
label  attached  near  the  fuel  filler  pipe  that
states:  “UNLEADED  FUEL  ONLY”,  “NUR
UNVERBLEITES  BENZIN”,  “ENDAST
BLYFRI  BENSIN”  or  “SOLO  GASOLINA
SIN PLOMO”.
If  a  “RON  95”  label  is  attached,  you  must
use  unleaded  gasoline  with  an  octane
number (RON) of  95 or higher. Gasoline-ethanol blends
Blends  of  unleaded  gasoline  and  ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are
commercially available in certain areas.
Blends  of  this  type  may  be  used  in  your
vehicle if they are no more than 12% etha-
nol.
Check that this gasoline-ethanol blend has
octane ratings no lower than  those recom-
mended for the gasoline.
NOTE:
If you are not satisfied with the driveability
or fuel economy of your vehicle when you
use a gasoline-alcohol blend, you should
switch back to unleaded gasoline contain-
ing no alcohol.
WA R N I N G
When using child restraint system on
the  front  passenger’s  seat,  the  front
passenger’s  air  bag  must  be  deacti-
vated;  otherwise  deployment  of  the
front passenger’s air bag could result
in  the  death  or  serious  injury  of  the
child.
WA R N I N G
Make  sure  the  front  passenger’s  air
bag  is  activated  and  the  “PASSEN-
GER  AIR  BAG  ON”  indicator  is  on
whenever  there  is  no  child  restraint
installed  on  the  front  passenger’s
seat.
or
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
The  fuel  tank  has  an  air  space  to
allow  for  fuel  expansion  in  hot
weather.  If  you  continue  to  add  fuel
after  the  filler  nozzle  has  automati-
cally  shut  off  or  an  initial  blowback
occurs,  the  air  chamber  will  become
full.  Exposure  to  heat  when  fully
fuelled  in  this  manner  will  result  in
leakage  due  to  fuel  expansion.  To
prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling
after  the  filler  nozzle  has  automati-
cally  shut  off,  or  when  initial  vent
blowback  occurs,  if  using  an  alterna-
tive non-autom
atic system.