ECU SUZUKI ALTO 2017 User Guide

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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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The rear shock absorbers are filled with
high pressure gas. Never attempt to
disassemble it or throw it into a fire.
Avoid storing it near a heater or heating
device. When scrapping the absorber,
the gas must be released from the
absorber safely. Ask your dealer for
assistance. All maintenance should be carried out with
the ignition switch in the “OFF” position
and the car parked securely on the level
ground unless otherwise specified.
If you are in any way unsure of your
ability to undertake a task, then do not
start it but contact your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer to perform the work for you.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-23NOTE:When measuring the distance between the
brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not toinclude any floor covering other thansilencer mat in the measurement.If you experience any of the following
problems with your vehicle’s brake
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
Poor braking performance
Uneven braking (Brakes not working uniformly on all wheels.)
Excessive pedal travel
Brake dragging
Excessive noise
Pedal pulsation (Pedal pulsates
when depressed.)
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Ratchet tooth specification "b"
4th- 9th
Lever pull force (1)
200 N (20kg. 44 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper
adjustment by counting the number of clicks
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull
up on the parking brake lever to the point
of full engagement. The parking brake lever
should stop between the specified ratchet
teeth and the rear wheels should be
securely locked. If the parking brake is not
properly adjusted or the brakes drag after
the lever has been fully released, have the
parking brake inspected and/or adjusted by
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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STEERINGCheck the play of the steering wheel by
gently turning it from left to right and
measuring the distance that it moves before
you feel slight resistance. The play should
be between 0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in).
Check that the steering wheel turns easily
and smoothly without rattling by turning it
all the way to the right and to the left while
driving very slowly in an open area. If the
amount of free play is outside the
specification or you find anything else to be
wrong, an inspection must be performed by
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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EXAMPLE
PARKING BRAKE

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Tyre RotationTo avoid uneven wear of your tyres and to
prolong their life, rotate the tyres as
illustrated. Tyres should be rotated as
recommended in the periodic maintenance
schedule. After rotation, adjust front and rear
tyre pressures to the specification listed on
your vehicle’s Tyre Inflation Pressure Label.Wheel Balancing
If the vehicle vibrates abnormally on smooth
road, have the wheels balanced at Maruti
Suzuki authorized workshop.
Wheel Alignment
In case of abnormal tyre wear or pulling
towards one side, have the wheel aligned
at Maruti Suzuki authorized workshop.
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Changing Wheels
To change a wheel, use the following
procedure:
1) Remove the jack , tools and spare wheelfrom the vehicleNOTE:If it is hard to loosen the bolt that securesthe spare tyre, use the jack crank as
illustrated.2) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel nuts.
3) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking instructions in the EMERGENCY
SERVICE section in this manual)
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4) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.
5) Before installing the new wheel, cleanany mud or dirt off from the surface of
the wheel and hub with a clean cloth.
Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot
from driving.
6) Install the new wheel and replace the wheel nuts with their cone shaped end
facing the wheel. Tighten each nut
snugly by hand until the wheel is
securely seated on the hub.
7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts [to 8.5 kg-m (61.5 lb-ft)] in a crisscross
fashion with a wrench as shown in the
illustration.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-33Front Interior Light
Press the front part of the lens toward you
and pull down the lens. To install it, simply
push it back in.
The bulb can be removed by simply pulling
it out. When replacing the bulb, make sure
that the contact springs are holding the bulb
securely.
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Front Clearance/Turn Signal Light, Side
Turn Signal Light, rear Combination
Light, Registration Plate Light.
To remove a bulb holder from a light
housing, turn the holder counterclockwise
and pull it out. To install the holder, push
the holder in and turn it clockwise.
Two types (small oval and round) of bulb
are used for these lights. To remove and
install a small oval bulb, simply pull out or
push in the bulb.
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Headlights
Open the bonnet. Disconnect the coupler.
Remove the sealing rubber.
Push the retaining spring forward and
unhook it. Then remove the bulb. Install a
new bulb in the reverse order of removal.Note:Your vehicle is provided with two spareheadlight bulbs for replacement in
emegency.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-35Rear combination light (tail, stop, turn
signal, etc.)
Undo the screws that secure the housing
and remove the housing by sliding in the
direction of the white arrow in the
illustration.
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WIPER BLADESIf the wiper blades become brittle or
damaged, or make streaks when wiping,
replace the wiper blades.
To install new wiper blades, follow the
procedure below.To avoid scratching or breaking the
window, do not let the wiper arm
strike the windshield while replacing
the wiper blade.
CAUTION
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Registration plate light
Turn the lens counterclockwise and pull it
off
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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS1) Park the vehicle securely on hard levelground.
2) Apply the parking brake firmly and
change into "R" (Reverse) gear. Choke
the front and rear wheel diagonally
opposite the wheel to be changed.
3) Switch on the hazard warning flasher if your vehicle is in or near traffic.
4) Slacken but do not remove wheel nuts
on the wheel to be changed.
5) Position the jack vertically and raise the jack by turning the jack handle clockwise
until the jack head recess fits the frame
boss.EMERGENCY SERVICE10-1
NOTE:
Use the wheel nut wrench in combinationwith jack crank to raise or lower the jack
as shown in the illustration.
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6) Continue to raise the jack slowly and
smoothly until the tyre clears the ground.
Do not raise the vehicle more than
necessary.