RON SUZUKI ALTO 2020 Service Manual

13176G-74EStore your vehicle in a dry, well-
ventilated area.
Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly
ventilated area. If you often wash your
vehicle in the garage or if you frequently
drive it in when wet, your garage may be
damp. The high humidity in the garage may
cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet vehicle
may corrode even in a heated garage if the
ventilation is poor.Do not apply additional undercoating
or rust preventive coating on or
around exhaust system components
such as the exhaust pipes, etc. A fire
could be started if the undercoating
substance becomes overheated.
Cover your vehicle
If you cannot regularly park your vehicle in
a garage, we recommend you use a vehicle
cover.
VEHICLE CLEANING
cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a
fabric cleaner, carefully follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and precautions.
Seat Belts
Clean seat belts with a mild soap and
water. Do not use bleach or dye on the
belts. They may weaken the fabric in the
belts.
Vinyl floor mats
Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl with
water or mild soap. Use a brush to help
loosen dirt. After the dirt is loosened, rinse
the mat thoroughly with water and dry it in
the shade.
Carpets
Remove dirt and soil as much as possible
with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap
solution, rub stained areas with a clean
damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas
again with a cloth dampened with water.
Repeat this until the stain is removed, or
use a commercial carpet cleaner for tougher
stains. If you use a carpet cleaner, carefully
follow the manufacturer’s instructions and
precautions.
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When cleaning the interior or exterior
of the vehicle, NEVER USE flammable
solvents such as lacquer thinners,
petrol, benzene or cleaning materials
such as bleach or strong household
detergents. The materials could cause
personal injury or damage to the
vehicle.
Cleaning the Interior
Vinyl upholstery
Prepare a solution of soap or mild detergent
mixed with warm water. Apply the solution
to the vinyl with a sponge or soft cloth and
let it soak for a few minutes to loosen dirt.
Rub the surface with a clean, damp cloth
to remove dirt and the soap solution. If
some dirt still remains on the surface,
repeat this procedure.
Fabric upholstery
Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Using a mild soap solution, rub stained
areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove
soap, rub the areas again with a cloth
dampened with water. Repeat this until the
stain is removed, or use a commercial fabric
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Cleaning the ExteriorIt is important that your vehicle be
kept clean and free from dirt. Failure
to keep your vehicle clean may result
in fading of the paint or corrosion to
various parts of the vehicle body.
Washing
Never attempt to wash and wax your vehicle with the engine running.
When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, you should
wear gloves and a longsleeved shirt
to protect your hands and arms
from being cut.
After washing your vehicle, carefully test the brakes before driving to
make sure they have maintained
their normal effectiveness. When washing the vehicle, follow the
instructions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to
remove mud and debris. Use plenty of
water.
When washing the vehicle, avoid
directing steam or hot water of more
than 80
0C (176
0F) on plastic parts.
2) Remove dirt and mud from the body exterior with running water. You may use
a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard
materials which can scratch the paint.
3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild
detergent or car wash soap using a
sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
cloth should be frequently soaked in the
soap solution.
When using a commercial car wash
product, observe the cautions
specified by the manufacturer. Never
use strong household detergents or
soaps.
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4) Once the dirt has been completely
removed, rinse off the detergent with
running water.
5) After rinsing, wipe off the vehicle body with a wet chamois or cloth and allow
it to dry in the shade.
6) Check carefully for damage to painted surfaces. If there is any damage,
“Touchup” the damage following the
procedure below:
a) Clean all damaged spots and allow them to dry.
b) Stir the paint and “touchup” the damaged spots lightly using a small
brush.
c) Allow the paint to dry completely.
Waxing
After washing the vehicle, waxing and
polishing are recommended to further
protect and beautify the paint.
Only use waxes and polishes of good quality.
When using waxes and polishes, observe the precautions specified by the
manufacturers.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONSNOTE:Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ITEM: DIMENSIONS UNIT:mm
ALTO (STD / Lx / Lxi) ALTO K10 (Lxi / Vxi)
Overall length 34953620
Overall width 14751495/1475 (without side moulding)
Overall height 14601460
Wheelbase 23602360
Tread front 1295 1295
rear 1290 1290
Ground clearance 160160
ITEM: MASS (WEIGHT) UNIT:Kg
ALTO (STD / Lx / Lxi) ALTO K10 (Lxi / Vxi)
Kerb mass (weight) 690-705750-765
Gross vehicle mass (weight) rating 11401185
Seating Capacity 5 persons5 persons
ITEM: ENGINE ALTO (STD / Lx / Lxi)ALTO K10 (Lxi / Vxi)
Type F8DK10B
Number of cylinders 33
Bore 68.573
Stroke 72.079.5
Piston displacement 796 cc998 cc
Compression ratio 9.2 ± 0.2 : 110.0 ± 0.4 : 1
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ITEM: ELECTRICALALTO (STD / Lx / Lxi) ALTO K10 (Lxi / Vxi)
Standard spark plug NGK-DCPR7E, BOSCH-YR7DC NGK KR6A-10
Battery 34B20L (27AH/5HR) 38B20L (28AH/5HR)
Fuses See “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section
Headlight 12V 55/60W
Turn signal light 12V 21W
Side turn signal light 12V 5W
Clearance light 12V 5W
Tail/brake light 12V 21/5W
Registration plate light 12V 5W
Reversing light 12V 21W
High Mount Stop Lamp 12V W16W
ITEM: WHEEL AND SUSPENSION ALTO (STD / Lx / Lxi) ALTO K10 (Lxi / Vxi)
Tyre size, front and rear 145/80R12 155/65R13
Tyre pressures front/rear 2.1 kg/cm
2
2.2 kg/cm
2
Suspension type front Mac Pherson Strut
rear 3-link-rigid axle suspension
ITEM: STEERING
Toe-in front 0 ± 1 mm
ITEM: CAPACITIES ALTO (STD / Lx / Lxi)ALTO K10 (Lxi / Vxi)
Coolant (Including reservoir tank) 3.5 Ltrs4.3 Ltrs
Fuel tank 35.0 Ltrs35.0 Ltrs
Engine oil (with oil filter) 2.7 Ltrs2.9 Ltrs
Transmission oil 2.2 Ltrs2.2 LtrsSPECIFICATIONS13-2