instrument panel SUZUKI ALTO 2021 Owners Manual

159K,76G,844-74ETABLE OF CONTENTS
1
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD2
WARRANTY POLICY3
BEFORE DRIVING4
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS5
INSTRUMENT PANEL6
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT7
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE8
DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING9
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE10
EMERGENCY SERVICE11
BODY WORK CARE12
GENERAL INFORMATION13
SPECIFICATION

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STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS4-3
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With the headlights on, push the lever
forward to switch to the high beams (main
beams) or pull the lever toward you to
switch to the low beams. When the high
beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
instrument panel will come on. To flash the
high beams (main beams) pull the lever
slightly towards you and release it.
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ALTO K10 TYPE-2
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76G-04-006B
ALTO K10 TYPE-1ALTO K10 TYPE-2
ALTO
This control lever is located on the outboard
side of the steering column. Operate the
lever as described below.
Lighting Operation
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are three
positions: in the “OFF” position all lights are
off; in the middle position the front parking
lights, tail-lights, registration plate light, and
instrument lights are on, but the headlights
are off; in the third position the headlights
come on in addition to the other lights.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel........................................................................\
........................ 5-1
Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
..................... 5-2
Warning and Indicator Lights ........................................................................\
. 5-4
Speedometer ........................................................................\
................................ 5-7
Odometer/Tripmeter ........................................................................\
.................... 5-8
Tachometer (if equipped) ........................................................................\
......... 5-9
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-9
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red Color) .............. 5-9
Glove Box ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-10
Head Light Leveling Switch ........................................................................\
.. 5-10
Heating System (if equipped) ........................................................................\
5-11
System Operating Instructions ...................................................................... 5-12
Air Conditioning System (if equipped) .......................................................5-17
System Operating Instructions ...................................................................... 5-17

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Instrument cluster
2. Ignition switch
3. Lighting switch/Turn signal anddimmer switch
4. Windscreen wiper and washer switch
5. Hazard warning switch
6. Other switches (if equipped) 7. Heater control panel (if equipped)
8. Ashtray (if equipped)
9. Bonnet release (if equipped)
10. Center ventilator
11. Side ventilator
12. Side defroster
13. Glove box
14. Fuse box
5-1INSTRUMENT PANEL
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76G-05-002
TYPE-1 (ALTO)
TYPE-2 (ALTO / ALTO K10)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1Speedometer
2 Odometer/Trip meter
3 Odometer/Trip meter selector knob
4 Fuel gauge
5 High Temperature Coolant warning lamp
6 Warning and indicator lights
5-2
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (ALTO)
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1Speedometer
2 Odometer/Trip meter
3 Odometer/Trip meter selector knob
4 Tachometer (if equipped)
5 Fuel gauge
6 High Temperature Coolant warning lamp
7 Warning and indicator lights
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (ALTO K10)
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TYPE-2 TYPE-1INSTRUMENT PANEL5-3

4176G-74EWARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTSBrake fluid level warning/Parking Brake
Indicator light
This light operates under three different type
of operations :
1) The light comes on briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” postion.
2) The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position.
3) The light comes on when the fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir falls below the
adequate level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking brake,
if the fluid level in the brake fluid resevoir
is adequate.
If the light does not go off or comes on
whilst your driving, it may mean that there
is something wrong with the vehicle's
braking system. If this happens, you should:1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
Remember that stopping distance may
be longer, you may have to push harder
on the pedal, and the pedal may go
down farther than normal.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and stopping at the side of the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive
carefully at low speed to the nearest
dealer for repairs. or
4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest
dealer for repairs.
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NOTE:
Because the disc brake system is self
adjusting, the fluid level will drop as thebrake pads become worn.Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is
considered normal periodic maintenance.
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If any of the following conditions occur,
you should immediately ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
If the brake fluid level warning light does not go out after the engine has
been started and the parking brake
has been fully released.
If the brake fluid level warning light does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position
with the parking brake applied.
If the brake fluid level warning light
comes on at any time during vehicle
operation.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
If you operate the engine with thislight on, severe engine damage can
result.
Do not rely on the Oil Pressure Light to indicate the need to add oil.
Be sure to periodically check the
engine oil level (see section
"INSPECTION & MANINTENANCE").
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CAUTION
Charging Light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned on, and goes out when the engine
is started. The light will come on and
remain on if there is something wrong with
the battery charging system. If the light
comes on when the engine is running, the
charging system should be inspected
immediately by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
Do not continue driving long with the
charging light ON as this will drain the
battery 'dead'.
CAUTION
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EXAMPLE
Oil Pressure Light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned on, and goes out when the engine
is started. The light will come on and
remain on if there is insufficient oil pressure.
If the light comes on when driving, pull off
the road as soon as you can and stop the
engine. Check the oil level and add oil if
necessary (see section "INSPECTION &
MAINTENANCE"). If there is enough oil, the
lubrication system should be inspected by
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer before you
drive the vehicle again.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
5-6
Immobilizer System Light
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on to let you
know the light is working. If this light blinks
with the ignition switch turned to “ON”, there
may be something wrong with the immobi-
lizer system. Contact your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer to have the system inspected.
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Electric Power Steering Light
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and goes out
when the engine is started.
If this light comes on while driving, the
power steering system may not work prop-
erly. Have the system inspected by your
MARUTI SUZUKI Authorized workshop.NOTE:If the power steering system does not workproperly, you will feel heavier to steer butyou still will be able to steer.
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“Malfunction Indicator” Light
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A “Malfunction
Indicator” light is provided on the instrument
panel to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
The “Malfunction Indicator” light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
and goes out when the engine is started.
If the “Malfunction Indicator” light comes on
when the engine is running, there is a
problem with the emission control system.
Take the vehicle to your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer to have the problem corrected.
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
the “Malfunction Indicator” light is on
can cause permanent damage to the
vehicle’s emission control system, and
can affect fuel economy and
driveability.
CAUTION
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INSTRUMENT PANEL5-7
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SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer (1) indicates vehicle
speed in km/h.
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ALTO K10 TYPE-1
ALTO K10 TYPE-2
ALTO
Turn Signal Indicators
When you turn on the left or right turn
signals, the corresponding green arrow on
the instrument panel will flash along with the
respective turn signal lights. When you turn
on the hazard warning switch, both arrows
will flash along with all of the turn signal
lights.
Main Beam (High Beam) Indicator Light
This indicator comes on when headlight
main beams (high beams) are turned on.
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