SUZUKI ALTO 2013 7.G User Guide

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WARRANTY POLICY
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (hereinafter called “Maruti Suzuki”),
warrants that each new Maruti Suzuki vehicle distributed in India
by Maruti Suzuki and sold by an authorised Maruti Suzuki 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 the vehicle must be delivered by a
Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer and set-up, and serviced by a
Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer / service station.
(2) Term:The term of the warranty shall be twenty-four (24) months or
40,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first) from the date of
invoice to the first owner.
(3) Maruti Suzuki Warranty Obligation:If any defect(s) should be found in a Maruti Suzuki vehicle within
the term stipulated above, Maruti Suzuki’s only obligation is to
repair or replace at its sole discretion any part shown to be defec-
tive, with a new part or the equivalent at no cost to the owner for
parts or labour, when Maruti Suzuki acknowledges that such a
defect is attributable to faulty material or workmanship at the time
of manufacture. The owner is responsible for any repair or replace-
ments 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 bal-
ancing, wheel alignment and tyre rotation, cleaning of injec-
tors, adjustments of clutch and valve clearance.
(b) The replacement of normal wear parts including without lim-
itation, bulbs, tyres and tubes, spark plugs, belts, hoses, fil-
ters, 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 accesso-
ries.
(g) Any vehicle on which parts or accessories not approved by
Maruti Suzuki have been used.
(h) Any vehicle which has not been operated in accordance with
the operating instructions in this Owner’s Manual and Ser-
vice Booklet.
(i) Any vehicle which has not received, during the warranty term,
the service inspections prescribed in this Owner’s Manual
and Service Booklet.
(j) Any vehicle which has been assembled, disassembled,
adjusted or repaired by other than an Maruti Suzuki autho-
rised dealer/service station.
(k) Any vehicle which has been used for purposes other than
what it was designed for.
(l) Any damage or deterioration caused by industrial pollution
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(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, aging
etc.
(o) Installation and usage of domestic LPG gas/LPG Cylinder.
(p) V-belts, hoses and gas leaks.
(q) Any vehicle retrofitted with LPG/CNG kits.
(5) Extent of Warranty:This warranty is the entire written warranty given by Maruti Suzuki
for Maruti Suzuki 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 authorised to make any
oral warranty on Maruti Suzuki’s behalf.
Maruti Suzuki 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 pre-
sented at the owner’s expenses to any authorised Maruti Suzuki
workshop.
(7) Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:It is responsibility of each owner to:
– Make certain that the PDl card was completed at the time of
delivery of the vehicle;
– Have performed, at his own expenses, by an Maruti Suzuki
authorised dealer/service station all the service inspections
specified in the Maruti Suzuki “Owner’s Manual and Service
Booklet and maintain adequate proof that such service
inspections have been performed.– Make certain that the Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer/ser-
vice station performing the service inspection has certified
the work on the “Maintenance Service Record” page in the
“Owner’s Manual and Service Booklet and
– Present the Maruti Suzuki “Owner’s Manual and Service
Booklet to the authorised Maruti Suzuki 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 Suzuki
dealer from whom the vehicle was purchased for instructions con-
cerning replacement of the “Owner’s Manual and Service Book-
let”.
(8) Disclaimer of Consequential Damage:Maruti Suzuki assumes no responsibility for loss of vehicle, loss of
time, inconvenience or any other indirect incidental or consequen-
tial damage resulting from the vehicle not being available to the
owner because of any defect covered by this warranty.
(9) Change of OwnerEven if ownership of the vehicle changes, the remaining warranty
period is effective for the new owner.

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EMISSION WARRANTY POLICY
Maruti Suzuki offers the Emission Warranty on all Maruti Suzuki
vehicles (apart 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 invoice to the
first owner. The remaining warranty terms will be valid in case of
any change in ownership provided the production of all valid docu-
ments.
Conditions:1. Under Emission Warranty, Warranty claims will be admitted for
a prima facie examination, in case vehicle fails to meet 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 Suzuki or it’s dealer which leads to firm
conclusions that the
a) Original settings have not been tampered 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 Suzuki and it’s
dealer and results of the examination will be final and binding.
If after examination, the warrantable condition is not estab-
lished, Maruti Suzuki 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 Suzuki 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.
6. Any consequential repairs or replacement of parts which may
be found necessary to establish compliance of Emission War-
ranty, 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 Suzuki will not be responsible for the cost of transporta-
tion of the vehicle to the nearest Maruti Suzuki dealer work-
shop 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 Suzuki dealer.
8. Maruti Suzuki 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,
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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 preceding the test during
which the failure is discovered. The receipts (for the mainte-
nance 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 Suzuki authorised workshop
as per the schedule specified in this Owner’s Manual and Ser-
vice Booklet.
3. Vehicle subjected to abnormal use (accident, motor race, ral-
lies or for the purpose of establishing the records etc).
4. Use of non MGP (Maruti Genuine Part).
5. Vehicle that has been tampered with.
6. Tampering with odometer so that the actual kilometer reading
can not be determined.
7. Use of adulterated fuel and/or unspecified oils (Engine oil,
Transmission oil and Brake oil etc).
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. Ignition Coil.
6. Canister Assembly.
7. Vapour Liquid Seperator.
8. Fuel Tank and Filler Cap.
9. PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve.
10. Oil Filler Cap.
11. Catalytic Convertor.
12. Exhaust Manifold.
13. All Fuel Injection System related SENSORS.
14. High Pressure Fuel Pump.
15. Glow Plug.
16. Glow Plug Controller.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSFUEL RECOMMENDATION1
BEFORE DRIVING2
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE3
DRIVING TIPS4
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT5
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE7
EMERGENCY SERVICE8
APPEARANCE CARE9
GENERAL INFORMATION10
SPECIFICATIONS11
SERVICE NETWORK12

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
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Fuel Recommendation
You must use unleaded gasoline with an
octane number (RON) of 91 or higher.
Gasoline/Ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline 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% etha-
nol. Make sure this gasoline-ethanol blend
has octane ratings no lower than those
recommended for gasoline.
Gasoline/Methanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and methanol
(wood alcohol) are also commercially avail-
able 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 SUZUKI and may
not be covered under the New Vehicle
Warranty. Fuels containing 5% or less
methanol may be suitable for use in your
vehicle if they contain cosolvents and cor-
rosion inhibitors.
NOTE:
If you are not satisfied with the driveability
or fuel economy of your vehicle when you
are using a gasoline/alcohol blend, you
should switch back to unleaded gasoline
containing no alcohol.NOTICE
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 automati-
cally 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 automati-
cally shut off, or when using an alter-
native non-automatic system, initial
vent blowback occurs.
NOTICE
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
immediately. Fuels containing alco-
hol can cause paint damage, which is
not covered under the New Vehicle
Warranty.

BEFORE DRIVING
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Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Ignition Key Reminder (if equipped) ................................. 2-2
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-2
Keyless Entry System (if equipped) .................................. 2-5
Windows .............................................................................. 2-10
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-11
Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-12
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-13
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-14
Supplemental Restraint System
(air bags) (if equipped) ....................................................... 2-22
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-28
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-30
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-34
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-35
Information Display ............................................................. 2-36
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-38
Headlight Leveling Switch .................................................. 2-40
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-40
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-41
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................ 2-41
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-43

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Keys
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Your vehicle comes with a pair of keys.
The key(s) may or may not be equipped
with a transmitter depending on model
variant. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped
on a metal tag provided with the keys or on
the keys. Keep the tag (if equipped) in a
safe place. If you lose your keys, you will
need this number to have new keys made.
Write the number below for your future ref-
erence.
Immobilizer System
This system is designed to help prevent
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the
engine starting system.
The engine can be started only with your
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key
which has an electronic identification code
programmed into it. The key communi-
cates the identification code to the vehicle
when the key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. If you need to make spare keys, see
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle
must be programmed with the correct iden-
tification code for the spare keys. A key
made by an ordinary locksmith will not
work.
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If the immobilizer system light (1) blinks
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion, there may be something wrong with
your key or with the immobilizer system.
Ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the system.NOTE:
• If you lose your immobilizer ignition key,
see your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as
soon as possible to have the lost one
deactivated, then have the new key
made by them.
• If you own other vehicles with immobi-
lizer keys, keep those keys away from
the ignition switch when using your
MARUTI SUZUKI, or the engine may not
be started because they may interfere
with your MARUTI SUZUKI’s immobi-
lizer system.
• If you attach any metal objects to the
immobilizer key, it may not start the
engine.
KEY NUMBER:
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
The immobilizer key is a sensitive
electronic instrument. To avoid dam-
aging the immobilizer key:
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture or high temperature such as
on the dashboard under direct sun-
light.
• Keep the immobilizer key away
from magnetic objects.