change time SUZUKI ALTO 2013 7.G Owners Manual

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FOREWORD
This manual is an essential part of your
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle
when resold or otherwise transferred to a
new owner or operator. Please read this
manual carefully before operating your
new MARUTI SUZUKI and review the
manual from time to time. It contains
important information on safety, operation
and maintenance. You are invited to avail
the three Free Inspection Services as
described in the manual. Three free
inspection coupons are attached to this
manual. Please show this manual to your
dealer while you take your MARUTI
SUZUKI for any Service.
To prolong the life of your vehicle and
reduce maintenance cost, the periodic
maintenance must be carried out accord-
ing to “PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE” described in “INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” section of this man-
ual. It is essential for preventing trouble
and accidents to ensure your satisfaction
and safety.
Daily inspection and care as per “DAILY
INSPECTION CHECKLIST” described in
the “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
section of this manual is essential for pro-
longing the life of the vehicle and for safe
driving.MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA 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 dis-
pose of, as appropriate, used Engine Oil,
coolant and other fluids, batteries and
tyres etc.
MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED
All information in this manual is based
on the latest product information avail-
able at the time of publication. Due to
improvements or other changes, there
may be discrepancies between informa-
tion in this manual and your vehicle.
MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED
reserves the right to make production
changes at any time, without notice and
without incurring any obligation to
make the same or similar changes to
vehicles previously built or sold.
This vehicle may not comply with
standards or regulations of other
countries. Before attempting to regis-
ter this vehicle in any other country,
check all applicable regulations and
make any necessary modifications.

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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
and bird droppings.

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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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BEFORE DRIVING
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Lane change signal
Ty p e 1
53M-04-113
Ty p e 2
53M-04-114
Sometimes, such as when changing lanes,
the steering wheel is not turned far enough
to cancel the turn signal. For convenience,
you can flash the turn signal by moving the
lever part way and holding it there. The
lever will return to its normal position when
you release it.
Hazard Warning Switch
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Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-
vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-
nal lights and both turn signal indicators
will flash simultaneously. To turn off the
lights, push the switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn
other traffic during emergency parking or
when your vehicle could otherwise become
a traffic hazard.
Windshield Wiper and Washer
Lever
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Wiper and Washer Operation
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, you can use the wiper/washer
lever or switch (if equipped).
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
EXAMPLE

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4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and
latched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,
brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and head restraint
(if equipped).
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking
brake lever.
8) Adjust the mirrors.
9) Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Make sure that all warning lights come
on as the key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
11)Check all gauges.
12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING light turns off when the
parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Windshield washer fluid level
5) Battery solution level
6) Hood latch operation
Pull the hood release handle inside the
vehicle. Make sure that you cannot
open the hood all the way without
releasing the secondary latch. Be sure
to close the hood securely after check-
ing for proper latch operation. See “Alllatches, hinges & locks” of “CHASSIS
AND BODY” in the “Periodic Mainte-
nance Schedule” in the “INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” section for lubri-
cation schedule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.Engine Oil Consumption
It is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle
operation.
The amount of engine oil consumed
depends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler-
ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately 5000
km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
When judging the amount of oil consump-
tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and make it difficult to accurately judge the
true oil level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km or more of driving. This is
because the oil is gradually becoming
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the hood 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.

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Starting the Engine
Before Starting the Engine
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1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Shift into “N” (Neutral) and depress the
clutch pedal all the way to the floor.
Hold the clutch pedal while starting the
engine.
Automated manual transaxle – Shift
into “N” (Neutral) and depress the brake
pedal. Hold the brake pedal while start-
ing the engine.
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition key
to “START”. Release the key when the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec-
onds 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.
Using the Transaxle
Manual Transaxle
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Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.
After releasing the parking brake, gradually
release the clutch. When you hear a
change in the engine’s sound, slowly press
the accelerator while continuing to gradu-
ally release the clutch.
Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet and easy shifting. Always
push in the clutch pedal fully before shifting
gears.
WA R N I N G
Make sure that the parking brake is
set fully and the transaxle is in Neu-
tral before attempting to start the
engine.
NOTICE
• Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system may be dam-
aged.
• 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.

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NOTE:
• If 1st gear cannot be engaged even
though the gearshift lever has been
shifted from the “N” to the “D” position,
the system will re-try shifting automati-
cally. This will take some time, noise
may be heard from the gears, and shift-
ing gear shock may occur. However,
they do not indicate a malfunction.
• The “N” indicator will flash, the depress
brake pedal indicator will come on and a
warning buzzer (long pulse sound) will
sound if any of the following cases
occur;
– If you shift the gearshift lever from the
“N” to the “D” position without depress-
ing the brake pedal
– If the system is unable to re-try shifting
You should depress the brake pedal and
shift the gearshift lever to “N” position,
then shift to “D” again.
3) Release the parking brake and brake
pedal.
4) Depress the accelerator pedal slowly.
WA R N I N G
• While driving the vehicle, do not
shift the gearshift lever to the “N”
position. The engine brake may not
work and you may get involved in
an unexpected accident. If you
return the gearshift lever from “N”
to “D” because of unintended shift-
ing, the gear position will be shifted
according to the current vehicle
speed.
• Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the
engine running. This operation pre-
vents the vehicle from moving due
to unintended activation of the
creeping function.
NOTICE
If the gearshift lever cannot shift into
any position, or the gear is changed
to “N” position automatically when
the vehicle speed becomes less than
10 km/h, there may be a system mal-
function. In this case, ask your MAR-
UTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
Auto Gear Shift system as soon as
possible.
NOTICE
Do not operate the system as
described below. The life cycle of the
clutch may be reduced.
• Using the accelerator pedal to hold
the vehicle on an uphill slope with
the gearshift lever in the “D” or “M”
position. If you perform this opera-
tion for a certain period of time, a
warning buzzer will sound.
• Shifting the gearshift lever to the
“D”, “M” or “R” position while rac-
ing the engine.
• Driving at low speed using a high
gear.
• Holding the vehicle on an uphill
slope using the creeping function.
If you perform this operation for a
certain period of time, a warning
buzzer will sound.
NOTICE
Operate your Automated Manual
Transaxle vehicle with one foot only.
driving your automated manual
transaxle vehicle with accelerator
and brake pedals depressed together
will cause overheating of the clutch.

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Starting off:
1) Start the engine as instructed in “Start-
ing the engine” in this section.
2) With your foot on the brake pedal, shift
the gearshift lever to the “M” position.
When the gearshift lever is shifted to
the “M” position, the gear will be shifted
to 1st. Before starting off, always make
sure that the intended gear is engaged
by checking the gear position indicator,
then depress the accelerator pedal.NOTE:
• If 1st gear cannot be engaged even
though the gearshift lever has been
shifted from the “N” to the “M” position,
the system will re-try shifting automati-
cally. This will take some time, noise
may be heard from the gears, and shift-
ing gear shock may occur. However,
they do not indicate a malfunction.
• The “N” indicator will flash, the depress
brake pedal indicator will come on and a
warning buzzer (long pulse sound) will
sound if any of the following cases
occur;
– If you shift the gearshift lever from the
“N” to the “M” position without
depressing the brake pedal
– If the system is unable to re-try shifting
You should depress the brake pedal and
shift the gearshift lever to “N” position,
then shift to “M” position again a few
seconds later.
3) Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
NOTICE
• If the gearshift lever cannot shift
into any position, or the gear is
changed to “N” position automati-
cally when the vehicle speed
becomes less than 10 km/, there
may be a system malfunction. In
this case, ask your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer to inspect the Auto Gear Shift
system as soon as possible.
• The manual (M) mode does not
upshift even if the engine speed
reaches the rev-limit.
• The system will not allow shifting up
or down to a gear that would cause
engine over-revving or under-rev-
ving.
• If frequently driving at low speed
using a high gear position, the life
cycle of the clutch may be reduced.
• Frequent downshifting (more than 3
positions consecutively) causes the
reduction of transaxle life.
WA R N I N G
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal or pull up the parking lever
while stopped with the engine run-
ning. These operations prevent the
vehicle from starting due to unin-
tended activation of the creeping
function.
NOTICE
Do not operate the system as
described below. The life cycle of the
clutch may be reduced.
• Using the accelerator pedal to hold
the vehicle on an uphill slope oper-
ation with the gearshift lever in the
“M” or “D” position. If you perform
this operation for a certain period
of time, a warning buzzer will
sound.
• Shifting the gearshift lever to the
“M”, “D” or “R” position while rac-
ing the engine.
• Driving at low speed using a high
gear.
• Stopping on a slope using the
creeping function. If you perform
this operation for a certain period
of time, a warning buzzer will
sound.
NOTICE
Operate your Automated Manual
Transaxle vehicle with one foot only.
driving your automated manual
transaxle vehicle with accelerator
and brake pedals depressed together
will cause overheating of the clutch.

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If the gearshift lever is in the “M” posi-
tion, the gear will be downshifted to 1st
when the vehicle stops.
Parking
Unlike an automatic transaxle, Automated
manual transaxle does not have a parking
position. The vehicle can be parked with
the gearshift lever in any position.
1) Apply the parking brake firmly and turn
the ignition “ON” position.
2) While depressing the brake pedal, shift
the gearshift lever to the “R” position on
a downhill slope, and to the 1st position
in the drive (D) mode or the “M(1)” posi-
tion in the manual (M) mode on an
uphill slope and confirm the gear posi-
tion by checking the gear position indi-
cator.3) turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” posi-
tion.
NOTE:
• After the ignition switch is turn to “ACC”
or “LOCK” position is stopped, the gear
in the transaxle does not change even if
you shift the gearshift lever in any posi-
tion. Always shift the gearshift lever
before stop the engine.
• Check the transaxle gear position by
looking at the gear position indicator,
then turn the ignition switch off to stop
the engine. Release the brake pedal
after a few seconds.
WA R N I N G
• When stopping, for example, at a
traffic light, be sure to depress the
brake pedal firmly. For your safety,
apply the parking brake, too, when
stopping on a hill.
• When racing the engine, make sure
that the gear is in the “N” position
by checking the gear position indi-
cator. If the accelerator is operated
with the gear in any other position,
the vehicle may move resulting in
an unexpected accident.
• Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.
• When leaving the vehicle, stop the
engine and park the vehicle with a
gear engaged. If you need to leave
the vehicle with the engine running,
apply the parking brakes firmly,
and shift the gearshift lever to the
“N” position. Otherwise, the vehi-
cle may move unexpectedly and
may cause an accident.
NOTICE
• On a slope, never hold the vehicle
at a stop using only the accelerator
pedal or the creeping function. If
you perform this operation for a
certain period of time, a warning
buzzer will sound, and in some
cases the engine will stall. This can
also cause excessive damage to
the clutch.
• If the gearshift lever is operated
more than necessary, the system
may not allow operation of the
gearshift lever for a certain period
of time, and the gear may not be
shifted appropriately. Therefore, do
not operate the gearshift lever if not
necessary.
WA R N I N G
• If the gear is not engaged properly
and completely before the ignition
switch is turned off, the vehicle
may not be parked with the gear
engaged. Always confirm the gear
position by checking the gear posi-
tion indicator when parking.
• On a downhill slope, the gear
should be put in reverse, and in 1st
gear on an uphill slope. Otherwise,
the vehicle may move, and cause
an unexpected accident. If the gear
is left in the “N” position, the vehi-
cle cannot be parked with a gear
engaged.

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(1) ABS warning light
(2) Brake system warning light
How the ABS Works
A computer continuously monitors wheel
speed. The computer compares the
changes in wheel speed when braking. If
the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a
skidding situation, the computer will
change braking pressure several times
each second to prevent the wheels from
locking. When you start your vehicle or
when you accelerate after a hard stop, you
may hear a momentary motor or clicking
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(Continued)
• In both of the above conditions,
ABS will still offer the advantage of
helping you maintain directional
control. However, remember that
ABS will not compensate for bad
road or weather conditions or poor
driver judgment. Use good judg-
ment and do not drive faster than
conditions will safely allow.
WA R N I N G
• If the ABS warning light (1) on the
instrument panel comes on and
stays on while driving, there may
be a problem with the ABS system.
Ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect
the ABS system immediately. If the
ABS system becomes inoperative,
the brake system will function as
an ordinary brake system that has
no ABS.
• If the ABS warning light (1) and the
Brake system warning light (2) on
the instrument panel simultane-
ously stays on or comes on when
driving, both anti-lock function and
rear brake force control function
(proportioning valve function) of
the ABS system may have failed. If
so, the rear wheels may easily skid
or the vehicle can even spin in the
worst case when braking on a slip-
pery road or when hard braking
even on a dry paved road. Ask your
SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS
system immediately. Drive care-
fully, avoiding hard braking as
much as possible.
WA R N I N G
The ABS may not work properly if
tires or wheels other than those
specified in the owner’s manual are
used. This is because the ABS works
by comparing changes in wheel
speed. When replacing tires or
wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this owner’s manual.