coolant level SUZUKI ALTO 2015 Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel........................................................................\
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Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
..................... 5-2
Warning and Indicator Lights ........................................................................\
. 5-4
Speedometer ........................................................................\
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Odometer/Tripmeter ........................................................................\
.................... 5-8
Tachometer (if equipped) ........................................................................\
......... 5-9
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-9
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red Color) .............. 5-9
Glove Box ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-10
Head Light Leveling Switch ........................................................................\
.. 5-10
Heating System (if equipped) ........................................................................\
5-11
System Operating Instructions ...................................................................... 5-12
Air Conditioning System (if equipped) .......................................................5-17
System Operating Instructions ...................................................................... 5-17

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INSTRUMENT PANEL5-9
HIGH ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE WARNING
LIGHT (Red Color)When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so
you can check that the light is working. If
this light blinks while driving, it means the
engine is running hot. Avoid driving condi-
tions that may lead to actual overheating.
If the light stays on without blinking, then
the engine is overheating. Follow the in-
structions in the “If the Engine Over heats”
of “EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.Continuing to drive the vehicle when
engine overheating is indicated can
result in severe engine damage.
CAUTION
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FUEL GAUGEWhen the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this gauge gives an approximate
indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank. “F” stands for full and “E” stands for
empty.
When the fuel meter indicator shows only
one segment to “E”, refill the tank as soon
as possible.Note:If the last segment blinks, it means that the
fuel tank is almost empty.
Note:The fuel level indicator varies depending onroad conditions (for example, slope orcurve) and driving conditions because of
fuel moving in the tank.
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The tachometer indicates engine speed
in revolutions per minute.
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Never drive with the engine speed in-
dicator in the red zone (1) or severe
engine damage can result.
When downshifting to a lower gear,
make sure not to operate with exces-
sive revolution speeds of the engine.
Refer to “Downshifting maximum allow-
able speeds” in the “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
CAUTION
TACHOMETER (if equipped)

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Before starting the engine:
1) Make sure the parking brake is appliedfully.
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.
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.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
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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) Windscreen washer fluid level.
5) Battery solution level.
6) 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.
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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 “START”. 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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A....Adjust. I....Inspect and correct or replace if necessary.
T....Tighten to specified torque. C....Clean.
R....Replace or change. O....Rotate
L....Lubricate.
Note:
This table includes services as scheduled up to 80,000 km mileage. Beyon\
d 80,000 km, carry out the same services at the sameintervals respectively.Interval: This interval should be judged
FREE INSPECTIONS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE AT COST
by odometer reading or months, km (x 1,000) 1 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
whichever comes first. months 1 6 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
ENGINE
1. Water pump drive belt (tension, wear) A I I I I I I R A I
2. Engine coolant (level, leakage) I I I R I R I R I R
3. Engine oil (API GRADE SF, SG, SH) & Oil filter R I R R R R R R R R
4. Cooling system hoses and connections (leakage, damage) I I I I I I I I I I
5. Engine bolts (All cylinder head and manifold fixings) – – T – T – T – T –
6. Engine mounting (loose, damage) – – T – T – T – T –
7. Valve clearance – A – A – A – A – A
8. Camshaft timing belt (damage, wear) – – – I – I – I – I
Replace every 1,00,000 km
9. Exhaust system (noise, leakage or otherwise defective) – I – I – I – I – I
10. Positive crankcase ventilation System (Hoses, connections and valve) – I – I – I – I – I
IGNITION
1. Ignition wiring, (damage, deterioration) – – – I – I – I – I
2. Spark plugs (clean and adjust the gap) – – I R I R I R I R
3. Distributor cap and rotor (wear and deterioration)* – – – I – I – I – I
*For LX only
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CAUTION
To avoid damaging your cooling sys-
tem:
Always use a high quality ethyleneglycol 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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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