maintenance SUZUKI ALTO 2017 User Guide

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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(ALTO / ALTO K10)
Quick Cooling (Using recirculated air)
The lever/knob settings are the same as for
normal cooling except you move the air
intake lever to “RECIRCULATED AIR”. If
you use this cooling method for a extended
period of time, the air in the vehicle can
become contaminated. Therefore, you
should occasionally move the air intake
lever to “FRESH AIR”.NOTE: If your vehicle has been left in the sun with
the windows closed, it will cool faster if youopen the windows briefly while you operatethe air conditioner with the air intake leverat “FRESH AIR” and the fan at high speed.
Dehumidifying
Push in the A/C button, move the function
lever/knob to the desired function position,
the air intake lever to “FRESH AIR”, the
temperature control lever/knob to the desired
temperature position, and the fan switch to
the desired fan speed position.NOTE:
Because the air conditioner dehumidifies theair, turning it on will help keep the windowsclear, even when blowing heated air using
the DEMIST or HEATER & DEMISTfunctions.
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(ALTO / ALTO K10) Maintenance
If you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain op-
timum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine idling.
This circulates the refrigerant and oil and
helps protect the internal components.
Note:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning re-frigerant HFC-134a, commonly called “R-134a”. Only R-134a should be used in your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Using the wrong refrigerant may dam-
age your air conditioning system. Use
R-134a only. Do not mix or replace the
R-134a with other refrigerants.

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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”.
CAUTION

7976G-74ESnow Chains
If you must use snow chains to increase tyre
traction, observe the following precautions:
Use cable type chains.
Choose a safe place away from traffic to install the chains.
When installing the chains carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Install the chains on the front tyres.
With the chains on, drive only at slow and moderate speeds.
If the chain hits the vehicle body while
driving, stop at a safe place and
retighten it as soon as possible.
If snow and/or ice on the road disappear, remove the chains as soon
as possible.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud,
or sand, follow the directions below:
1) Change back and forth between a forward range (or first gear for manual
transmission) and reverse. This will
create a rocking motion which may give
you enough momentum to free the
vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator
to keep wheel spin to a minimum.
Remove your foot from the accelerator
while changing gear.
Do not race the engine. Excessive wheel
spin will cause the tyres to dig deeper,
making it more difficult to free the
vehicle. 2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle
to pull you out.
Do not allow anyone to stand near the
vehicle when you are rocking it, and
do not spin the wheels faster than an
indicated 40 km/h on the speedometer.
Personal injury and/or vehicle damage
may result from spinning the wheels
too fast.
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes.
Prolonged rocking can cause engine
overheating or transmission damage. Make sure your tyres are in good
condition and always maintain the
specified tyre pressure. Refer to
“TYRES” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for details.
Do not use tyres other than those specified by MARUTI SUZUKI. Never
use different sizes or types of tyres
on the front and rear wheels. For
information regarding the specified
tyres, refer to the “SPECI-
FICATIONS” section.
Never use oversized tyres or special
shock absorbers and springs to
raise (jack up) your vehicle. This will
change the handling characteristics.
After driving through water, test the
brakes while driving at a slow speed
to see if they have maintained their
normal effectiveness. If the brakes
are less effective than normal, dry
them by repeatedly applying the
brakes while driving slowly until the
brakes have regained their normal
effectiveness.
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DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING
DRIVING ON WET ROADS
When driving on wet roads, avoid driving through large amount of
standing water on the road. Large
amount of water entering the engine
compartment may cause damage to
the engine and or electrical
components.
If stuck in deep water, do not start till water level drops.
Water is incompressible substance, water inside engine is harmful to the
engine.
CAUTION

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
. 9-1
Alto ........................................................................\
..................................... 9-2
Alto K-10 ........................................................................\
............................ 9-6
Drive Belt ........................................................................\
.................................... 9-10
Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
.................. 9-11
Gear Oil ........................................................................\
....................................... 9-14
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
........................... 9-15
Windscreen Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
......... 9-18
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-18
Spark Plugs ........................................................................\
................................ 9-19
Fuel Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
............ 9-21
Brakes ........................................................................\
......................................... 9-21
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
............................. 9-23
Steering ........................................................................\
.............................. ......... 9-23
Clutch Pedal ........................................................................\
............................... 9-24
Tyres ........................................................................\
.......................................... 9-24
Tubeless Tyre (if equipped) ........................................................................\
...... 9-27
Battery ........................................................................\
......................................... 9-28
Fuses ........................................................................\
.......................................... 9-29
Bulb Replacement ........................................................................\
...................... 9-32
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
.............................. 9-35

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You should take extreme care when
working on your vehicle to prevent
accidental injury. Here are a few
precautions that you should be
especially careful to observe:
Do not leave the engine running ingarages or other confined areas.
When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing, tools, and other
objects away from the fan and water
pump belt. Even though the fan may
not be moving, it can automatically
turn on without warning. When it is necessary to do service
work with the engine running, make
sure that the parking brake is
applied fully and the transmission is
in Neutral.
Do not touch ignition wires or other
ignition system parts when starting
the engine or when the engine is
running, or you could receive an
electric shock.
Be careful not to touch a hot engine, exhaust manifold and pipes,
muffler, radiator and water hoses.
Do not allow smoking, sparks, or flames around gasoline or the
battery. Flammable fumes are
present.
Do not get under your vehicle if it is supported only with the portable
jack provided in your vehicle.
Be careful not to cause accidental short circuits between the positive
and negative battery terminals.
Keep used oil, coolant, and other
fluids away from children and pets.
Dispose of used fluids properly;
never pour them on the ground, into
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEThe following table shows when regular
maintenance on your vehicle is required.
This table shows in kilometres and months
when inspections, adjustments, lubrication
and other services should be performed.
MARUTI SUZUKI recommends that
maintenance on your MARUTI SUZUKI
vehicle be performed by MARUTI
SUZUKI Authorised Dealer/Service
Station.
Whenever it becomes necessary to
replace parts on your vehicle, it is
recommended that you use MARUTI
GENUINE PARTS (MGP).
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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
ALTO

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-3Interval: 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
FUEL
1. Air cleaner Paved-roadClean every 5,000 km. Replace every 40,000 km.
Dusty condition Clean every 2,500 km or as required. Replace every 40,000 km. More frequ\
ent replacement if dust condition is severe.
2. Accelerator cable and Throttle shafts – I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L
3. Fuel tank cap, fuel lines & connections(leakage,damage) – I – – – I – – – I
4. Fuel filter (leakage) I I I I I R I I I R
CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
1. Clutch pedal (play) I I I I I I I I I I
2. Clutch slipping (dragging or excessive damage) I I I I I I I I I I
3. Manual Transmission/Transfer and Differential oil (level, leakage) I I I R I R I R I R
DRIVE SHAFTS
1. Drive shafts boots (bent of boots damage) – I I I I I I I I I
BRAKE
1. Brake fluid (level, leakage) I I I R I R I R I R
2. Brake pedal (pedal-to-wall clearance) I I I I I I I I I I
3. Parking brake lever and cable (play, damage) I I I I I I I I I I
4. a. Brake discs and pads, (wear) – I I I I I I I I I
b. Brake drums & shoes – – I I I I I I I I
5. Master cylinder and wheel cylinder or calliper (oil leakage, boot kit)\
I I I I I R I I I R
6. Brake hoses and pipes (leakage, damage) I I I I I I I I I I

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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
WHEEL
1. Tyres (air pressure, abnormal wear, crack, rotation) I I&O I&O I&O I&O I&O I&O I&O I&O I&O
2. Wheels (damage) I I I I I I I I I I
3. Front wheel bearings (loose, damage) – I I I I I I I I I
4. Rear wheel bearings (loose, damage) – I I I I I I I I I
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
1. Suspension strut (oil leakage, damage) I I I I I I I I I I
2. Suspension arms and knuckle supports (loose,damage) – I I I I I I I I I
3. Rear spring (damage) – I I I I I I I I I
4. Shock absorbers (oil leakage, damage) I I I I I I I I I I
5. All bolts and nuts (loose) – T T T T T T T T T
6. Suspension arms and Tension rods – I I I I I I I I I
STEERING
1. Steering wheel (play, loose) I I I I I I I I I I
2. All rods and arms (loose, damage, wear) I I I I I I I I I I
ELECTRICAL
1. Battery electrolyte (level, leakage) I I I I I I I I I I
2. Wiring harness connection (looseness, damage) – I I I I I I I I I
3. Lighting system (operation, stains, damage) I I I I I I I I I I
4. Horn (operation) I I I I I I I I I I
5. System voltage – I I I I I I I I I
BODY
1. All chassis bolts and nuts (tighten) – I T T T T T T T T
2. All Latches, Hinges & Locks (function) I I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L I&L

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE9-5Interval: 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
ROAD TEST
1. Operation of Brakes, Gear shifting & speedometer I I I I I I I I I I
2. Body and Chassis noise I I I I I I I I I I
AIR CONDITIONER (if equipped)
1. Check belt tension I I I I I I I I I I
2. Tighten compressor mounting bolts – T T T T T T T T T
3. Check all hose joints, tighten if necessary I I I I I I I I I I
4. Check functioning of Recirc flap I I I I I I I I I I
5. Clean condenser with low pressure water – C C C C C C C C C
6. Check belt for frayed edges, change if necessary – I I I I I I I I I
7. Check all mounting bolts – I I I I I I I I I

8976G-74EA....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 same in tervals respectively.
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