engine coolant SUZUKI ALTO 2007 6.G User Guide

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-16
CAUTION
To avoid damaging your cooling sys-
tem:
Always use a high quality ethylene
glycol base non-silicate type cool-
ant diluted with distilled water at
the correct mixture concentration.
Make sure that the proper mix is 30/
70 coolant to distilled water.
Concentrations greater than 70/30
coolant to distilled water will cause
over heating conditions.
Do not use straight coolant nor
plain water.
Do not add extra inhibitors or addi-
tives. They may not be compatible
with your cooling system.
Do not mix different types of base
coolants. Doing so may result in
accelerated seal wear and/or the
possibility of severe overheating
and extensive engine damage.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.
CAUTION
The mixture you use should con-
tain 50% concentration of anti-
freeze.
If the lowest ambient temperature
in your area is expected to be –
35°C (–31°F) or below, use higher
concentrations up to 60% following
the instructions on the antifreeze
container.
When putting the cap on the reser-
voir tank, line up the arrow on the
cap and the arrow on the tank. Fail-
ure to follow this can result in cool-
ant leakage.

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Coolant Replacement
Trust this job to your Maruti Suzuki
Authorised Workshop.
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It is dangerous to remove the radia-
tor cap when the water temperature
is high, because scalding fluid and
steam may be blown out under pres-
sure. Wait until the coolant tempera-
ture has lowered before removing the
cap.
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Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if
swallowed or inhaled. Do not drink
antifreeze or coolant solution. If swal-
lowed, do not induce vomiting. Imme-
diately contact a poison control center
or a physician. Avoid inhaling mist or
hot vapors. If inhaled, expose yourself
to fresh air. If coolant gets in eyes,
flush eyes with water and seek medi-
cal attention. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Solution can be poisonous to
animals. Keep out of the reach of
children and animals.9-17INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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contact a professional service. Your dealer
can provide you with detailed towing
instructions
To help avoid damage to your vehicle
during towing, proper equipment and
towing procedures must be used.
EMERGENCY REMEDIESEMERGENCY SERVICE
10-4
CAUTION
Manual Transmission
Whenever possible, your vehicle should be
towed from the front with the front wheels
lifted. If the steering and drivetrain are in
good condition, your vehicle may be towed
from the rear with the rear wheels lifted and
the front wheels on the ground. Before
towing, make sure the steering is unlocked
and the transmission is in neutral.If the Starter Does Not Operate:
1) Try turning the ignition switch to the
“START” position with the headlights
turned on to determine the battery
condition. If the headlights go
excessively dim or go off, it usually
means that either the battery is flat or
the battery terminal contact is poor.
Recharge the battery or correct battery
terminal contact as necessary.
2) If the headlights remain bright, check the
fuses. If the reason for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the
vehicle inspected by your authorized
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
If the Engine is Flooded
If the engine is flooded with petrol, it may
be hard to start. If this happens, press the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it there while cranking the engine.
(Do not operate the starter motor for more
than 15 seconds). Release the accelerator
as soon as the engine has started.
If the Engine Overheats
The engine could overheat temporarily under
severe driving conditions. If the engine
coolant temperature warning light comes on,
it indicates overheating during driving:TOWING HOOK (If equipped)
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engine until these problems have been
corrected.
3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “ENGINE
COOLANT” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.)
It is dangerous to remove the radiator
cap when the water temperature is
high, because scalding fluid and
steam may be blown out under
pressure. The cap should only be
taken off when the coolant
temperature has lowered.
To help prevent personal injury, keep
hands, tools and clothing away from
the engine cooling fan and air-
conditioner fan (if equipped). These
electric fans can automatically turn on
without warning.
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1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and
park.
3) Let the engine run at normal idle speed
for a few minutes until engine coolant
temperature warning light goes off.
If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to let
it cool. Do not open the bonnet when
steam is present. When the steam can
no longer be seen or heard, open the
hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.
If the engine coolant temperature warning
light does not goes off:
1) Turn off the engine and check that the
water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
is found, correct it.
2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
If it is found to be lower than the “LOW”
line, look for leaks at the radiator, water
pump, and radiator and heater hoses. If
you locate any leaks that may have
caused the overheating, do not run the
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WARNING TRIANGLEIn case of vehicle break-down or during
emergency stopping, where, your vehicle
could become a potential traffic hazard,
keep the warning triangle, provided with
your vehicle, on the road free from any
obstacles behind your vehicle so as to warn
the approaching traffic, at an approximate
distance of 50-100 m. The reflecting side
of the triangle should face the on coming
traffic. Please activate the hazard warning
lamps before alighting the vehicle to keep
the warning triangle.
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EXAMPLE

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ITEM: ELECTRICAL
ALTO (STD / Lx / Lxi) ALTO K10 (Lxi / Vxi)
Standard spark plug NGK-DCPR7E, BOSCH-YR7DC NGK KR6A-10
Battery 34B20L (27AH/5HR) 38B20L (28AH/5HR)
Fuses See “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section
Headlight12V 55/60W
Turn signal light 12V 21W
Side turn signal light 12V 5W
Clearance light12V 5W
Tail/brake light 12V 21/5W
Registration plate light 12V 5W
Reversing light12V 21W
High Mount Stop Lamp 12V W16W
ITEM: WHEEL AND SUSPENSION
ALTO (STD / Lx / Lxi) ALTO K10 (Lxi / Vxi)
Tyre size, front and rear 145/80R12 155/65R13
Tyre pressures front/rear 2.1 kg/cm
2
2.2 kg/cm
2
Suspension type front Mac Pherson Strut
rear 3-link-rigid axle suspension
ITEM: STEERING
Toe-in front 0 ± 1 mm
ITEM: CAPACITIES
ALTO (STD / Lx / Lxi) ALTO K10 (Lxi / Vxi)
Coolant (Including reservoir tank) 3.5 Ltrs 4.3 Ltrs
Fuel tank 35.0 Ltrs 35.0 Ltrs
Engine oil (with oil filter) 2.7 Ltrs 2.9 Ltrs
Transmission oil 2.2 Ltrs 2.2 LtrsSPECIFICATIONS13-2