belt SUZUKI BALENO 1999 1.G Owners Manual (65 Pages)

60G-74E

MODIFICATION WARNING

60G-00-004

The circle with a slash in this manual

means "Don't do this" or "Don't let this

happen".
Do not modify this vehicle. Modification

could adversely affect safety, handling,

performance, or durability and may

contravene regulations. In addition,

damage or performance problems

resulting from modification may not be

covered under warranty.
Improper installation of mobile

communication equipment such as

cellular talephones or CB (Citizen's

Band) radios may cause electronic

interference with your vehicle's ignition

system, resulting in vehicle

performance problems. Consult your

MARUTI dealer or qualified service

technician for advice on installing such

mobile communication equipment.

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Copying, quoting or reproduction of any

part of this manual is not permitted without

explicit approval by MARUTI UDYOG

LIMITED.

60G-74E

WARRANTY POLICY

WARRANTY POLICY

Maruti Udyog Limited (hereinafter called "Maruti"), warrants that each

new Maruti vehicle distributed in India by Maruti and sold by an

authorised Maruti dealer will be free, under normal use and service,

from any defects in material and workmanship at the time of

manufacture SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND

CONDITIONS:

(1) Qualification:

To qualify for this warranty:

(a) The Maruti vehicle must be delivered by Maruti authorised

dealer and set-up, serviced by Maruti authorised dealer/

service station.

(b) The warranty registration card in respect of each vehicle

must be completed by the dealer at the time of delivery

of the vehicle and dealer should retain the same.

(2) Term:

The term of the warranty shall be twenty four (24) months

or 40,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first) from the date

of delivery to the first owner.

(3) Maruti's Warranty Obligation:

If any defect(s) should be found in a Maruti vehicle within the

term stipulated above, Maruti's only obligation is to repair or

replace at its sole discretion any part shown to be defective,

with a new part or the equivalent at no cost to the owner for

parts or labour, when Maruti acknowledges that such a defect

is attributable to faulty material or workmanship at the time of

manufacture. The owner is responsible of any repair or

replacements which are not covered by this warranty.
(4) Limitation:

This warranty shall not apply to:

(a) normal maintenance service required other than the three

free services, including without limitation, oil and fluid

changes, headlight aiming, fastener retightening, wheel

balancing, wheelalignment and tyre rotation, cleaning of

injectors, adjustments of carburettor, ignition timing, clutch

and valve clearance.

(b) the replacement of normal wear parts including without

limitation, bulbs, battery, tyres and tubes, spark plugs, belts,

hoses, filters, wiper blades, brushes, contact points, fuses,

clutch disc, brake shoes, brake pads, cable and all rubber

parts (except oil seal and glass run).

(c) any vehicle which has been used for competition or racing.

(d) any repairs or replacement required as a result of accidents

or collision.

(e) any defects caused by misuse, negligence, abnormal use or

insufficient care.

(f) any vehicle which has been modified or altered, including

without limitation, the installation of performance accessories.

(g) any vehicle on which parts or accessories not approved by

Maruti have been used.

(h) any vehicle which has not been operated in accordance with

the operating instructions in the Maruti Owner's Manual,

(i) any vehicle which has not received, during the warranty

term, the service inspections prescribed in the Maruti

Owner's Manual.

G) any vehicle which has been assembled, disassembled,

adjusted or repaired by other than an Maruti authorised

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WARRANTY POLICY
60G-74E

dealer/service station,

(k) any vehicle which has been used for purposes other than

what it was designed for.

(I) any damage or deterioration caused by industrial pollution

and bird droppings,

(m) insignificant defects which do not affect the function of the

vehicle including without limitation sound, vibration and fluid

seep,

(n) any natural wear and tear including without limitation, ageing

etc.

For Maruti Air-Conditioned Vehicles

(o) V-belts, hoses and gas leaks.

(5) Extent of Warranty:

This warranty is the entire written warranty given by Maruti for

Maruti vehicles and no dealer or its or his agent or employee

is authorised to extend or enlarge this warranty and no dealer

or its or his agent or employee is autorised to make any oral

warranty on Maruti's behalf.

Maruti reserves the right to add any improvements or change

the design of any model at any time with no obligation to make

the same changes on units previously sold.

(6) Warranty Service:

To obtain warranty service, the complete vehicle must be

presented at the owner's expenses to any authorised Maruti

dealer.

(7) Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:
It is responsibility of each owner to:

(a) make certain that the warranty registration/PDI card was

completed at the time of delivery of the vehicle;

(b) have performed, at his own expenses, by an Maruti

authorised dealer/service station all the service inspections

specified in the Maruti "Owner's Manual and Service Booklet"

and maintain adequate proof that such service inspections

have been performed.

(c) make certain that the Maruti authorised dealer/service station

performing the service inspection has certified the work on

the "Maintenance Service Record" page in the "Owner's

Manual and Service Booklet" and

(d) present the Maruti "Owner's Manual and Service Booklet" to

the authorised Maruti dealer whenever requesting service

inspections or warranty service.

If the "Owner's Manual and Service Booklet" should be lost or

destroyed the owner should consult the authorised Maruti dealer from

whom the vehicle was purchased for instructions concerning

replacement of the "Owner's Manual and Service Booklet".

(8) Disclaimer of Consequential Damage:

Maruti assumes no responsibility for loss of vehicle, loss of time,

inconvenience or any other indirect incidental or consequential

damage resulting from the vehicle not being available to the

owner because of any defect covered by this warranty.

(9) Change of owner

Even if ownership of the vehicle changes, the remaining

warranty period is effective for the new owner.

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EMISSION WARRANTY

Maruti offers the Emission Warranty on all Maruti vehicles (aparts from the Regular warranty and will run parallel to the regular

product warranty) only in four metropolitan cities (New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai) with effect from July 1st, 2001.

Terms:

The Emission Warranty will be applicable for 80,000 kms or 3 years (Whichever comes earlier) from the date of delivery to the

first owner. The remaining warranty terms will be valid in case of any change in ownership provided the production of all valid documents.

Conditions :

1. Under Emission Warranty, Warranty claims will be admitted for a prima facie examination, in case vehicle fails to meet to the

Emission Standard as specified In sub rule (2) of rule no. 115 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989.

2. The warranty claims will only be accepted after examination carried out by Maruti or it's dealer which leads to firm conclusions

that the

a) Original settings have not been tempered in any case.

b) Part (as given in Annexure-A) has a manufacturing defect.

c) Vehicle is unable to meet the Emission Standards (as given in 1.), inspite of the vehicle having been maintained and used

in accordance with the instructions as specified in Owner's Manual and Service Booklet and the used fuel and different oils

(Engine oil, Transmission oil, Brake oil etc.) are also as per specification.

3. The method of examination for deciding the warranty of the parts will be at the sole discretion of Maruti and it's dealer and

results of the examination will be final and binding. If after examination, the warrantable condition is not established, Maruti

and it's dealer has the right to charge all, or part of the cost of such examination.

4. Under Emission Warranty, the parts (as given in Annexure-A) will be changed free of cost, but the consumables will be charged

as per actual.

5. If the part covered under Emission Warranty or the associated parts, are not independently replaceable, on account of these

being integral parts of a complete assembly, Maruti and it's dealer will have the sole discretion to replace either the entire assembly

or by using some of the parts of the system through suitable repairs or modifications.
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60G-74E
BEFORE DRIVING

BEFORE DRIVING

Fuel Recommendation 3-1

Remote Keyless Entry System (if equipped) 3-2

Keys 3-2

Door Locks 3-3

Windows 3-5

Mirrors 3-8

Front Seat Adjustment 3-9

Driver Seat Height Adjuster 3-10

Adjustable Head Restraints (if equipped) 3-10

Seat Belts 3-11

BEFORE DRIVING

60G-74E

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

UNLEADED

FUEL ONLY

You must use unleaded petrol with an

octane number (RON) of 87 or higher. Your

vehicle is fitted with a restrictor in the fuel

filler pipe which will not allow the use of

large nozzle used for dispensing leaded fuel

at filling station. A label is also attached

near the fuel filler pipe of your vehicle that

states: "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY".

CAUTION

Use of leaded fuel in vehicle equipped

with catalytic converter is prohibited,

because leads deactivates the pollutant

reducing components of catalytic

converter and may result in permanent

damage to catalytic converter.
Petrol/Ethanol Blends

Blends of unleaded petrol and ethanol (grain

alcohol), also known as gasohol, are

commercially available in some areas.

Blends of this type may be used in your

vehicle if they are no more than 10%

ethanol. Make sure this petrol-ethanol blend

has octane ratings no lower than those

recommended for petrol.

Petrol/Methanol Blends

Blends of unleaded petrol and methanol (wood

alcohol) are also commercially

available in some areas. DO NOT USE

fuels containing more than 5% methanol

under any circumstances. Fuel system

damage or vehicle performance problems

resulting from the use of such fuels are not

the responsibility of MARUTI and may not

be covered under Warranty.

Fuels containing 5% or less methanol may

be suitable for use in your vehicle if they

contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.

NOTE:

If you are not satisfied with the driveability

or fuel economy of your vehicle when you

are using a petmrol/alcohol blend, you should

switch back to unleaded petrol containing no

alcohol.
CAUTION

Be careful not to spill fuel containing

alcohol while refuelling. Fuels

containing alcohol can cause paint

damage, which is not covered under

Warranty.

CAUTION

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 automatically 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 automatically

shut off, or when using an alternative

non automatic system, initial vent

blowback occurs.

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BEFORE DRIVING

DRIVER SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER

(if equipped)
ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS

(if equipped)

606-03-015

If the driver's seat is equipped with a seat

height adjuster knob on the outboard side of

the seat, adjust the seat to the proper height

by turning the adjuster knob.

WARNING
72F-03-014

Adjusting Seatbacks

The seatbacks can be adjusted to different

angles. To adjust the seatback angle, pull up

the lever on the outboard side of the seat,

move the seatback to the desired position, and

release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

Seatbacks should always be in an

upright position when driving, or seat

belt effectiveness may be reduced. Seat

belts are designed to offer maximum

protection when seatbacks are in the

fully upright position.
70F-01-019

WARNING

Head restraints are designed to help reduce

the risk of neck injuries in the case of an

accident. Adjust the head restraint to the

position which places the top of the head

restraint closest to the top or your ears.

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BEFORE DRIVING

60G-74E

SEAT BELTS

60G-03-016

To raise the head restraint, pull upward ort the

restraint until it clicks. To lower the restraint,

push down on the restraint while holding in

the lock lever. If a head restraint must be

removed (for cleaning, replacement, etc.),

push in the lock lever and pull the head

restraint all the way out.
70F-01-022E

Wear your Seat Belts at All Times.

WARNING

Never allow persons to ride in the

cargo area of a vehicle. In the event

of an accident, there is a much

greater risk of injury for persons who

are not riding In a seat with their seat

belt securely fastened.

Seat belts should always be adjusted

so the lap portion of the belt is worn

low across the pelvis, not across the

waist. Shoulder straps should be
WARNING

1 worn on the outside shoulder only,

and never under the arm. Seat belts

should never be worn with the straps

twisted and should be adjusted as

tightly as is comfortable to provide

the protection for which they have

been designed. A slack belt will

provide less protection than one

which is snug.

Make sure that each seat belt buckle

is inserted into the proper buckle

catch. It is possible to cross the

buckles in the rear seat.

Do not wear your seat belt over hard

or breakable objects in your pockets

or on your clothing. If an accident

occurs, objects such as glasses,

pens, etc. under the seat belt can

cause injury.

Never use the same seat belt on

more than one occupant and never

attach a seat belt over an infant or

child being held on an occupant's

lap. Such seat belt use could cause

serious injury in the event of an

accident. _K

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BEFORE DRIVING

Pregnant women should use seat

belts, although specific recommen-

dations about restraint use should

be made by the woman's medical

advisor.

Periodically inspect seat belt

assemblies for excessive wear and

damage. Seat belts should be replaced

if webbing becomes frayed,

contaminated, or damaged in any way.

It is essential to replace the entire seat

belt assembly after it has been

stressed in an impact, even if damage

to the assembly is not obvious.

Infants and small children should never

be transported unless they are properly

restrained. Restraint systems for

infants and small children can be

purchased locally and should be used.

Make sure that the system you

purchase meets applicable safety

standards. Read and follow all the

directions provided by the

manufacturer.
Avoid contamination of seat belt

webbing by polishes, oils, chemicals,

and particularly battery acid. Cleaning

may safely be carried out using mild

soap and water.

For children, if the shoulder belt

irritates the neck or face, move the child

closer to the center of the vehicle.

A WARNING

Be sure to inspect all seat belt

assemblies after any collision. Any seat

belt assembly which was in use during

a collision (other than a very minor one)

should be replaced, even if damage to

the assembly is not obvious. Any seat

belt assembly which was not in use

during a collision should be replaced

if it does not function properly or is

damaged in any way.
70F-01-021

There are two types of seat belt, "Lap-shoulder

belt" and "Lap belt".

To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and well

back in the seat, pull the buckle tongue

attached to the seat belt across your body and

slide it into the buckle catch on the opposite

side until you hear a "click".

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BEFORE DRIVING
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70F-01-022E

To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt

during a collision, position the lap portion of

the belt across your lap as low on your hips

as possible and adjust the belt to a snug fit

using the proper method for each type of the

belt as described below. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.
70F-01-023E

To unfasten the belt, press the release button

on the buckle catch.
70F-01-024E

To Adjust the Belt

• Lap-shoulder belt

Pull the shoulder portion of the belt

upwards through the tongue plate.

The length of the diagonal shoulder strap

adjusts itself to allow freedom of movement.

The seat belt has an emergency locking

retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock the

seat belt only during a sudden stop or impact.

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60Q-74E
BEFORE DRIVING

70F-01-025

Your vehicle is equipped with the shoulder

anchor height adjusters for the front seat belts,

adjust the shoulder anchor height so that the

shoulder belt rides on the center of the

outboard shoulder. To adjust the shoulder

anchor height, slide the anchor up or down

while pulling the lock knob out. After

adjustment, make sure that the acnhor is

securely locked.

No modifications or additions of any

sort should be made to the seat belt or

its operating mechanism.
60G-03-017

Seat Belt Hanger (if equipped)

When you move a seatback, make sure

the belt webbing is hooked in the belt

hangers so the seat belts are not

caught by the seatback, seat hinge, or

seat latch. This helps prevent damage

to the belt system.
60G-03-018E

Lap belt

On this belt the adjuster is incorporated in

the tongue unit.

To tighten the belt, pull the free end of the

belt across alongside the lap strap until it

is adjusted to a snug comfortable position.

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BEFORE DRIVING

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60G-03-019E

To lengthen, release the tongue from the

buckle unit, pull the tongue (adjuster) in the

direction of the arrow, at right angles to the

belt. The tongue should then be refitted into

the buckle unit and the belt tightened as

previously described.
60G-03-020E

NOTE:

To identify the center seat belt buckle catch

and tongue in the rear seat, "CENTER" is

moulded on the buckle catch and tongue of

the center lap belt. The buckle catches are

designed so a buckle tongue can not be

inserted into the wrong buckle catch.
70F-01-030

Child Restraint Systems

MARUTI highly recommends that you use a

child restraint system to restrain infants and

small children. Many different types of child

restraint systems are available; make sure that

the restaint system you select meets

applicable safety standards.

All child restraint systems are designed to be

secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the

lap portion of lap-shoulder belts. Whenever

possible, Maruti recommends that child

restraint systems be installed on the rear seat.

According to accident statistics children are

safer when properly restrained in rear seating

positions than in front seating positions.

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60G-74E
BEFORE DRIVING

If you must use a front-facing child restraint in

the front passenger's seat, adjust the

passenger's seat as far back as possible.

Children could be endangered in a

crash if their child restraints are not

properly secured in the vehicle. When

installing a child restraint system, be

sure to follow the instructions below.

Be sure to secure the child in the

restraint system according to the

manufacturer's Instructions.
60G-03-021E

Installation with lap-shoulder seat belts

Note:

The lap-shoulder belts of your vehicle have

emergency locking retractors (ELRs) that can

not function as an automatic locking retractor

(ALR). Use the installation method described

in the instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer that does not

require the ALR function.

Install your child restraint system according

to the instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer. Make sure that

the seat belt is securely latched.
70F-01-031

Try moving the child restraint system in all

directions, to make sure it is securely installed.

Tighten the belt if necessary.

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BEFORE DRIVING
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70F-01-032E

Installation with a lap belt

Install your child restraint system according

to the instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

To lengthen or tighten the belt, refer to the "Lap

belt" item in this "SEAT BELTS" section. After

making sure that the seat belt is securely

latched, try moving the child restraint system

in all directions, to make sure it is securely

installed. If you need to tighten the belt, pull

the free end of the webbing.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTS

60G-74E

FUEL FILLER CAP

60G-06-002

The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear

side of the vehicle. The fuel filler lid can be

unlocked by pulling up the opener lever located

on the outboard side of the driver's seat and

locked by simply closing the lid.

Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The

fuel may be under pressure and may

spray out, causing injury.
Petrol Is extremely flammable. Do not

smoke when refuelling, and make sure

there are no open flames or sparks in

the area.
60G-06-OO3

The fuel tank filler cap has a "screw-on ratcheting

type" feature.

• To remove - turn the cap counterclockwise.

Turn the cap slowly to allow any residual

pressure to escape.

• To install - turn the cap clockwise and

tighten it securely until a "ratcheting"

(clicking) sound is heard. The "ratcheting"

sound indicates that the cap is on properly.

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60G-74E
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

FOLDING REAR SEATS

70F-04-008E

If you need to replace the fuel cap, use

only a cap specified for your model.

Using an improper fuel cap can cause

a serious malfunction of the fuel

system. You can get the correct

replacement cap from your MARUTI

dealer.
63B-06-013

The rear seat of your vehicle can be folded

forward ro provide additional luggage space.

To lower the seatback, hook the webbing of

both outboard lap-shoulder belts in the belt

hangers, pull up the lock knobs (© and @)

simultaneously and fold forward the seatback.

To raise the seatback, lift it up and push back

until it locks into place.

When you move a seatback, make sure

the belt webbing is hooked in the belt

hangers (if equipped) so the seat belts

are not caught by the seatback, seat

hinge, or seat latch.This helps prevent

damage to the belt system.
63B-06-014

When returning a rear seat to the

normal position, make sure that

movement of the seatback is

unobstructed and the seatback is

securely latched.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Exhaust Gas Warning 7-1

Daily Inspection Checklist 7-1

Starting the Engine 7-2

Using the Transmission 7-3

Braking 7-4

Running-in 7-5

Catalytic Converter (if equipped) 7-6

Improving Fuel Economy 7-7

Trailer Towing 7-7

OPERATING YOUR VECHILE

60G-74E

EXHAUST GAS WARNING
DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

60G-07-001E

Avoid breathing exhaust gases.

Exhaust gases contain carbon

monoxide, a potentially lethal gas that

is colourless and odourless. Since

carbon monoxide is difficult to detect

by itself, be sure to take the following

precautions to help prevent carbon

monoxide from entering your vehicle.

• Do not leave the engine running in

garages or other confined areas.

• Do not park with the engine running

for a long period of time, even in an

open area. If it is necessary to sit for

a short time in a parked vehicle <=>
with the engine running, make sure

the air intake lever is set to "FRESH

AIR" and the fan is at high speed.

To allow proper operation of your

vehicle's ventilation system, keep

the air inlet grille in front of the

windscreen clear of snow, leaves, or

other obstructions at all times.

Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear

of snow and other material to help

reduce the buildup of exhaust gases

under the vehicle.This is particularly

important when parked in blizzard

conditions.

Have the exhaust system inspected

periodically for damage and leaks.

Any damage or leaks should be

repaired immediately.

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70F-05-007

Before driving:

1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights,

and reflectors are clean and unobstructed.

2) Check the tyres.

3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.

NOTE:

It is normal for water to drip from the air

conditioning system after use.

4) Adjust the seat/head restraint.

5) Check the brake pedal and the parking

brake lever.

6) Adjust the mirrors.

7) Make sure that you and passengers have

properly fastened your seat belts.

8) Make sure that all warning lights come on

as the key is turned to the "ON" or "START'

position.

9) Check all gauges.

10) Make sure that the brake fluid level

warning light is off when the parking brake

is released with the ignition switch in "ON"

position.

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