maintenance reset SUZUKI BALENO 1999 1.G Owners Manual

60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

© Speedometer

® Odometer

© Trip meter (if equipped)

© Trip meter reset knob

© Tachometer (if equipped)

© Fuel gauge

® Temperature gauge

© Warning and indicator lights

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

70F-07-070

Brake fluid level warning/Parking Brake

Indicator light

This light operates under three conditions:

1) when the ignition switch is turned to the

"START' position, 2) when the fluid in the brake

fluid reservoir falls below the specified level

or 3) when the parking brake is not fully

released and the ignition switch is in the "ON"

position. The light should go out after starting

the engine and fully releasing the parking

brake, if the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir is

adequate. If the light does not go off or comes

on whilst you are 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.

Have the vehicle towed to the nearest

dealer for repairs.
or

4)

If any of the following conditions occur,

you should Immediately ask your

MARUTI 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 "START"

position.

• If the brake fluid level warning light

comes on at any time during vehicle

operation.

NOTE:

Because the disc brake system is self

adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the brake

pads become worn.

Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is

considered normal periodic maintenance.
70F-03-039

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 pages 9-8 and 9-9). If there

is enough oil, the lubrication system should

be inspected by your MARUTI dealer before

you drive the vehicle again.

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CAUTION

If you operate the engine with this

light 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 pages 9-8 and 9-9).
70F-03-009

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 dealer.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving long with the

charging light ON as this will drain the

battery 'dead'.
72F-05-027

"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 dealer to have the

problem corrected.

CAUTION

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.

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70F-03-042

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.

70F-03-043

Main Beam (High Beam) Indicator Light

This indicator comes on when headlight main

beams (high beams) are turned on.
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER/

TRIPMETER (if equipped)

60G-05-003

© Speedometer

© Odometer

(D Trip meter

© Trip meter reset knob

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in

km/h.The odometer records the total distance

the vehicle has been driven. The tripmeter can

be used to measure the distance travelled on

short trips or between fuel stops. You can reset

the tripmeter to zero by pushing the reset

knob.
CAUTION

Keep track of your odometer reading

and check the maintenance schedule

regularly for required services.

Increased wear or damage to certain

parts can result from failure to perform

required services at the proper mileage

intervals and your warranty rights may

be affected.

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