oil change SUZUKI BALENO 1999 1.G Owners Manual

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60G-74E

TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD

WARRANTY POLICY

BEFORE DRIVING

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

EMERGENCY SERVICE

BODY WORK CARE

GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

SERVICE NETWORK

60G-74E

FOREWORD

This manual is an essential part of your

vehicle and should be kept with the vehicle

at all times. Please read this manual carefully

and review it from time to time. It contains

important information on safety, operation,

and maintenance. It is especially important

that this manual remain with the vehicle at

the time of resale. The next owner will need

this information also.

You are invited to avail the three free

inspection services as described in this

manual.Three free inspection coupons are

attached to this manual. Please show this

manual to your dealer when you take your

vehicle for any service.

To prolong the life of your vehicle and reduce

maintenance cost, the periodic maintenance

must be carried out according to the

"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE"

described in "INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE" section of this manual.

Periodic maintenance is essential for

preventing trouble and accidents to ensure

your satisfaction and sefety.

Daily Inspection and Care as per "DAILY

INSPECTION CHECKLIST described in the

"INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section

of this Manual is essential for prolonging the

operating lite of the vehicle and for safe driving.
MARUTI UDYOG LIMITED believes in

conservation and protection of Earth's

natural resources.

To that end, we encourage every vehicle

owner to recycle, trade in, or properly

dispose of, as appropriate, used motor oil,

coolant, and' other fluids; batteries; and

tyres.

MARUTI UDYOG LIMITED

All information in this manual is

based on the latest product

information available at the time of

publication. Due to improvements

or other changes, there may be

discrepancies between information

in this manual and your vehicle.

Maruti reserves the right to make

changes at any time without notice.

This vehicle may not comply with

standards or regulations of other

countries. Before attempting to

register this vehicle in any other

country, check all applicable

regulations and make any necessary

modifications.
IMPORTANT

WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE

Please read this manual and follow its

instructions carefully. To emphasise special

information, the words WARNING,

CAUTION, and NOTE have special

meanings. Information following these signal

words should be carefully reviewed.

WARNING

The personal safety of the driver,

passengers, or by standers may be

involved. Disregarding this information

could result in their injury or death.

CAUTION

These instructions point out special

service procedures or precautions that

must be followed to avoid damaging

the vehicle.

NOTE:

This provides special information to make

maintenance easier or important instructions

clearer.

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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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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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60G-74E

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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6. Any consequential repairs or replacement of parts which may be found necessary to establish compliance of Emission Warranty,

will not be considered under warranty, unless the same is under product warranty. The consumable will be charged as per

actual under such repair or replacement.

7. Maruti will not be responsible for the cost of transportation of the vehicle to the nearest Maruti dealer workshop or any loss

due to non-availability of the vehicle during the period of lodging of a warranty claim and examination and/or repair by Maruti

dealer.

8. Maruti will not be responsible for any penalty that may be charged by statutory authorities on account of failure to comply with

the EMISSION STANDARDS.

9. Emission Warranty will not be affected on the change of owner, provided all the documents are available.

10. All maintenance actions (as specified in the Owner's manual and Service Booklet) need to be followed and recorded in the

manual for emission warranty.

11. The customer needs to produce the PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate valid for the period preceeding the test during

which the failure is discovered. The receipts (for the maintenance of the vehicle as per specification in Owner's Manual and

Service Booklet from the date of original purchase of the vehicle) will also be required.

Conditions under which the Emission Warranty is not APPLICABLE

1. In the absence of valid PUC certificate.

2. Vehicle not serviced from Maruti authorised workshop as per the schedule specified in the Owner's Manual .

3. Vehicle subjected to abnormal use (accident, motor race, rallies or for the purpose of establishing the records etc.)

4. Use of non MGP (Maruti Genuine Part).

5. Vehicle tempered in an unauthorised manner.

6. Tampering with odometer so that the actual kilometer reading can not be read.

7. Use of adulterated fuel and/or unspecified oils (Engine oil, Transmission oil and Brake oil etc.)

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EMISSION WARRANTY

Annexure-A

List of parts covered under Emission Warranty

1. Fuel Injection Assembly, Pressure Regulator, Throttle Body Assembly.

2. Electronic Control Module (ECM).

3. Intake Manifold.

4. EGR Valve.

5. Distributor and internal parts.

6. Ignition coil.

7. Canister Assembly.

8. Vapour Liquid Separator.

9. Fuel Tank and Filler Cap.

10. PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve.

11. Oil Filler Cap.

12. Catalytic Convenor.

13. Exhaust Manifold.

14. All fuel Injection System related SENSORS.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTS
60G-74E

FRONT SEAT BACK POCKET

(if equipped)
REAR SPOILER WITH STOP LAMP

Other Controls (if equipped)

63B-06-022

This pocket is provided for holding light and

soft things such as gloves, newspapers or

magazines.

Do not put hard or breakable objects

In the pocket. If an accident occurs,

objects such as bottles, cans etc. can

injure the occupants in the rear seat.
60G-50-002E

Rear Spoiler is provided to improve

aerodynamic stability at higher speeds and

better asthetics. Stop Lamp (if equipped) is

fitted inside the Rear Spoiler. The stop lamp

will glow as and when the Brake Pedal is

depressed.

CAUTION

Never close the dicky door too hard or

with jerk or lift the dicky by holding

spoiler, rear spoiler may get damaged.

Close the dicky door gently and make

sure it is closed properly.
ALLOY WHEELS

Maintenance with tyre wears (if equipped)

60G-50-003E

Wider alloy wheels are provided in the vehicle

for better grip on the road and more fuel

economy. For balancing of wheels please

consult MARUTI authorised workshop.

CAUTION

Never try to remove the tyre from alloy

wheel rim in convention manner (by

hammering), it will damage the wheel

rim. Always insist on tyre changing

machine.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

POWER ANTENNA Other Controls

(if equipped)
LEATHER COVER

Steering Column Controls (if equipped)

60G-50-004E

60G-50-006E

Power antenna on the rear side will

automatically come up on switching on the

AM/FM receiver fitted in the vehicle.
For better control on steering wheel leather

cover is provided.
HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP

(if equipped)

High mount stop lamp is provided with your

vehicle and is fitted on rear parcel tray. The

stop lamp will glow as when the brake pedal

will be depressed.

To change the bulb of the stop lamp, remove

the clips at both sides of the cover, by

pressing the inner pin inside so that the clip

gets loose and remove the bulb on turning

it anticlock-wise

The rating of bulb is 21W/12V.There are one

bulb in high mount stop lamp.

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60G-74E
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel

tank, perform the following under-bonnet

checks:

1) Engine oil level.

2) Coolant level.

3) Brake fluid level.

4) Power steering (if equipped) fluid level.

5) Windscreen washer fluid level.

6) Battery solution level.

7) Bonnet latch operation.

Pull the bonnet release handle inside the

vehicle. Make sure that you can not open

the hood all the way without releasing the

secondary latch. Be sure to close the hood

securely after checking for proper

operation. See "All Latches, Hinges &

Locks" of "PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE" in the "INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE" section for lubrication

schedule.

Make sure the bonnet is fully closed

and latched before driving. If it is not,

it can fly up unexpectedly during

driving, obstructing your view and

resulting in an accident.
STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine:

1) Make sure the parking brake is applied

fully.

2) Manual Transmission - Shift into "N"

(neutral) and depress the clutch pedal all

the way to the floor. Hold it while starting

the engine.

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied fully and the transmission is in

Neutral before attempting to start the

engine.

CAUTION

Stop turning the starter immediately

after the engine has started or the

starter system can be damaged.

Do not crank the engine for more

than 15 seconds at a time. If the

engine doesn't start on the first try,

wait about 15 seconds before trying

again.
Starting a Cold Engine

Engine which is started after 6 hours should

be treated as cold engine.

For Electronic fuel injection models

• With your foot off the accelerator pedal,

crank the engine by turning the ignition

key to "START1. Release the key when the

engine starts.

• If the engine does not start after 15

seconds of cranking, wait about 15

seconds, then press down the accelerator

pedal to 1/3 of its travel and try cranking

the engine again. Release the key and

accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

• If the engine still does not start, try holding

the accelerator pedal all the way to the

floor while cranking. This should clear the

engine if it is flooded.

Starting a Warm Engine

For Electronic fuel injection models:

Use the same procedure as for "Starting a cold

Engine".

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OPERATING YOUR VECHILE

60G-74E

USING THE TRANSMISSION

70F-04-005E

Starting off

To start off, depress and maintain pressure

upon the clutch pedal and change into 1st

gear. After releasing the parking brake,

gradually release the clutch. When you hear

a change in the engine's sound (speed), gently

apply pressure to the accelerator to keep the

engine sound (speed) constant whilst

continuing to gradually release the clutch.
Gear changing

All forward gears are synchronized, which

provides for quiet, easy changing. Always

depress the clutch pedal fully before changing

gears.The following table shows the maximum

allowable speed for each gear.
GEAR

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Fifth
MAXIMUM SPEED

50 km/h

95 km/h

140 km/h

Top Speed

Top Speed

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60G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The following table shows when regular

maintenance on your vehicle is required. This

table shows in kilometres and months when

inspections, adjustments, lubrication and other

services should be performed.

Maruti recommends that maintenance

on your Maruti vehicle be performed by

Maruti Authorised Dealer/Service

Station.
CAUTION

Whenever it becomes necessary to

replace parts on your vehicle, it is

recommended that you use MARUTI

GENUINE PARTS (MGP).

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A....Ad]ust. l....lnspect and correct or replace If necessary.

T....Tighten to specified torque. C....CIean.

R....Replace or change. O....Rotate

L....Lubrlcate.

Note:

This table includes services as scheduled up to 80,000 km mileage. Beyond 80,000 km, carry out the same services at the same intervals

respectively.

Interval: This interval should be judged

by odometer reading or months,

whichever comes first.
km (x 1,000)

months

ENGINE

1. Water pump drive belt (tension, wear)

2. Engine coolant (level, leakage)

3. Engine oil (API GRADE SF, SG, SH) & Oil filter

4. Cooling system hoses and connections (leakage, damage)

5. Engine bolts (All cylinder head and manifold fixings)

6. Engine mounting (loose, damage)

7. Valve clearance

8. Camshaft timing belt (damage, wear)

9. Exhaust system (noise, leakage or otherwise defective)

10. Positive crankcase ventilation System (Hoses, connections and valve;

IGNITION

1. Ignition wiring, (damage, deterioration)

2. Spark plugs (clean and adjust the gap)
FREE INSPECTIONS

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Interval: This Interval should be judged

by odometer reading or months,

whichever comes first.
km (x 1,000)

months

ROAD TEST

1. Operation of Brakes, Gear shifting & speedometer

2. Body and Chassis noise

AIR CONDITIONER (if equipped)

1. Check belt tension

2. Check Receiver Drier bubbles.

3. Tighten compressor mounting bolts

4. Check all hose joints, tighten if necessary

5. Check functioning of Recirc flap .*

6. Clean condenser with low pressure water

7. Check belt for frayed edges, change if necessary

8. Check all mounting bolts
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The rear shock absorbers are filled with

high pressure gas. Never attempt to

disassemble it or throw it into a fire.

Avoid storing it near a heater or heating

device. When scrapping the absorber,

the gas must be released from the

absorber safely. Ask your dealer for

assistance.

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60G-74E

All maintenance should be carried

out with the Ignition switch in the

"OFF" position and the car parked

securely on the level ground unless

otherwise specified.

If you are In any way unsure of your

ability to undertake a task, then do

not start it but contact your Maruti

dealer to perform the work for you.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

Specified oil

Be sure that the engine oil you use comes

under the API classification of SF, SG or SH.

Select the appropriate oil viscosity according

to the above chart.

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60G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

GEAR OIL

CAUTION

To prevent oil leakage, make sure that

the oil filter is tight, but do not

overtighten it.

Refill with oil and check for leaks.

1) Pour 3.1 litres of oil through the filler hole

and install the filler cap.

2) Start the engine and look carefully for

leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run

the engine at various speeds for at least 5

minutes.

3) Stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.

Check the oil level again and add oil if

necessary. Check for leaks again.

CAUTION

When replacing the oil filter, it is

recommended that you use a genuine

MARUTI replacement filter.
60G-09-006

CAUTION

Oil leaks from around the oil filter or

drain plug indicate incorrect

installation or gasket damage. If you

find any leaks or are not sure that the

fitter has been properly tightened, have

the vehicle inspected by your MARUTI

dealer.
70F-07-012E

Oil filler and level plug ©

Tightening torque: 2.1 kg-m (15.5 Ib-ft)

Specified Manual Transmission oil

When adding gear oil, use the appropriate

viscosity and grade as shown in the chart

below. We highly recommend you use API

GL-4 SAE 75W-90 gear oil.

Type of oil
Gear oil, API GL-4

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60G-74E

ENGINE COOLANT

70F-07-013E

Gear oil level check

To check the gear oil level, use the following

procedure:

1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with

the parking brake applied.

2) Clean casing around oil filler plug to

remove risk of any loose dirt or debris

entering oil filler plug hole. Remove the oil

filler plug ©.

3) Feel the inside of the hole with your finger.

If the oil level comes up to the bottom of

the plug hole, the oil level is correct. If so,

reinstall the plug.

4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil through

the filler plug hole © until the oil level

reaches the bottom of the filler hole, then

reinstall the plug.
After driving the vehicle, the

transmission oil temperature may be

high enough to burn you. Wait until the

oil filler plug is cool enough to touch

with your bare hands before inspecting

transmission oil.

CAUTION

When tightening the plug, apply sealing

compound to the plug threads to

prevent oil leakage.

Gear oil change

Since special procedures, materials and tools

are required, it is recommended that you trust

this job to your authorized MARUTI dealer.
60G-09-007

Coolant Level Check

Check the coolant level at the reservoir tank,

not at the radiator. With the engine cool, the

coolant level should be between the "FULL"

and "LOW" marks.

Adding Coolant

If the Coolant level is below the "LOW" mark,

more coolant should be added. Remove the

reservoir tank cap and add coolant until the

reservoir tank level reaches the "FULL" mark.

Never fill the reservoir tank above the "FULL"

mark.

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