ECO mode SUZUKI ALTO 2012 7.G CNG Manual

3
FOR VEHICLES FITTED WITH CNG FUEL SYSTEM
68PH0-74E
FUEL MODES
There are three fuel modes in the vehicle
(Petrol, Auto and Forced CNG) which are
selectable by pressing the selector
switch(1) located on the right side of the
steering wheel on the dashboard.
NOTE:
• Do not press the accelerator pedal tochange-over from petrol to CNG mode.
• With ignition switch "ON" and engine not
running, blinking of CNG malfunction
warning lamp indicates that fuel lid is
open. Vehicle will not start in this condi-
tion.
SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION
53MHMC002
PETROL MODE
53MHMC003
In this mode vehicle starts in petrol and
continue running in petrol mode. In this
mode, petrol indicator is continuously dis-
played and CNG indicator will remain
“OFF”.
AUTO MODE
53MHMC004
In this mode engine starts in petrol mode
and then automatically changes to CNG
after reaching programmed warming up
condition. With ignition switch ON and
vehicle started in “AUTO MODE”, CNG
indicator blinks on the display and PET-
ROL indicator is displayed. After change-
over to CNG, CNG indicator will be
displayed and Petrol indicator will switch
OFF automatically.
NOTE:
• It is always recommended to start thevehicle in AUTO MODE or PETROL
MODE to enhance the engine life.
• The fuel changeover to CNG may not
happen if the vehicle is started when the
ambient / engine temperature is below
Zero Degree Celsius. In such a case,
run the engine in PETROL MODE till it
warms up and then try restarting the
engine to changeover to CNG.
WA R N I N G
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 immedi- ately 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 try-
ing again.

4
FOR VEHICLES FITTED WITH CNG FUEL SYSTEM
68PH0-74E
FORCED CNG MODE
53MHMC005
This is emergency mode and may be used
in cases where there is no petrol in petrol
tank. In this mode vehicle starts in CNG
mode and continues running in CNG
mode.With ignition "ON" and engine not
running, press and hold the changeover
switch till only CNG indicator is displayed.
In this mode, CNG indicator is displayed
and Petrol indicator remains "OFF”.
NOTE:
• It is recommended to keep sufficientamount of petrol in the petrol tank.
• The vehicle may not start in Forced CNG
mode if the ambient / engine tempera-
ture is below Zero Degree Celsius. It is
recommended to start the vehicle in
Auto mode.
CNG LEVEL INDICATOR
53MHMC006
CNG level indicator (1) is built into the dis-
play. When the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position, this gauge gives an approxi-
mate indication of the q uantity of fuel in the
fuel tank. “F” stands for full and “E” stands
for empty.
If the CNG level meter indicator shows
only one segment to “E” refill the CNG tank
as soon as possible.
The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler
door is located on the left side of the vehi-
cle.
AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER FROM
CNG MODE TO PETROL MODE
If CNG is finished while the engine is run-
ning, vehicle will aut omatically changeover
from CNG mode to Petrol mode &CNG
malfunction warning lamp will start blink-
ing. Petrol indicator will be displayed con-
tinuously and CNG indicator will switch
OFF automatically.
To acknowledge this information, press the
changeover switch once. The CNG mal-
function warning lamp will stop blinking
after the changeover switch is pressed and
Petrol indicator will be displayed continu-
ously. However the CNG malfunction indi-
cator lamp will continue to blink after every
subsequent Ignition ON - Ignition OFF con-
dition until the vehicle is refilled with CNG.
NOTE:
• It is recommended to keep sufficient
amount of petrol in t he petrol tank to pre-
vent engine stalling while automatic
changeover from CNG mode to Petrol
mode.
• In case the CNG malfunction warning lamp does not stop blinking after press-
ing the changeover switch, take the vehi-
cle to the nearest MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.(1) (2)

11
FOR VEHICLES FITTED WITH CNG FUEL SYSTEM
68PH0-74E
SPECIFICATIONS
Mass (Weight) (Kgs)
Kerb Weight
810-812 Kgs
Gross Weight1185 Kgs
Seating Capacity4 persons
Fuel Capacity (litres)
Petrol
35 L
CNG (Water Filling Capacity60 L
NOTE:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
NOTE:
1) It is recommended to run the vehicle on petrol mode for 5~10 kms after every 300~500 km run in CNG mode to keep fuel system in
good condition.
2) Always keep minimum 5 litres of petrol in your petrol tank.