Engine SUZUKI ALTO 2021 Owners Manual

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MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO CUSTOMER
Dear Customer
For any assistance with regard to our product, please contact
General Manager/Works Manager at any of our Dealer or
Authorised Service Station. For additional enquiry you may
contact our Regional office or Service Department. The
Addresses and Phone nos. are given in Service Network
booklet provided along with vehicle.
MODEL CHASSIS NO. ENGINE NO. KEY NO. DATE OF MILEAGE BATTERY
DELIVERY (km)
MAKE SR. NO
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OWNER’S NAME & ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________\
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_____________________________________________________________________ TEL. NO. _________________________ADDRESS/STAMP OF SELLING DEALER SELLING DEALER CODE
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WORKSHOP
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD
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Maruti Suzuki offers the Emission Warranty on all Maruti Suzuki vehicles\
(apart from the Regular warranty and will run parallelto the regular product warranty) only in four metropolitan cities (New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai) with effect from
July 1st, 2001.
Terms:
The Emission Warranty will be applicable for 80,000 kms or 3 years (Which ever comes earlier) from the date of delivery to
the first owner. The remaining warranty terms will be valid in case of a\
ny change in ownership provided the production of all
valid document.
Conditions:1. Under Emission Warranty, Warranty claims will be admitted for a prima fa\
cie examination, in case vehicle fails to meet to the Emission Standard as specified in sub rule (2) of rule no. 115 of Cent\
ral Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989.
2. The warranty claims will only be accepted after examination carried out \
by Maruti Suzuki or it's dealer which leads to firm c onclusions
that the
a) Original settings have not been tempered in any case.
b) Part (as given in Annexure-A) has a manufacturing defect.
c) Vehicle is unable to meet the Emission Standards (as given in 1.), ins\
pite of the vehicle having been maintained and used in accordance with the instructions as specified in Owner's Manual and S\
ervice Booklet and the used fuel and different oils
(Engine oil, Transmission oil, Brake oil etc.) are also as per specifi\
cation.
3. The method of examination for deciding the warranty of the parts will be\
at the sole discretion of Maruti Suzuki and it's dea ler
and results of the examination will be final and binding. If after exami\
nation, the warrantable condition is not established, M aruti
Suzuki and it's dealer has the right to charge all, or part of the cost \
of such examination.
4. Under Emission Warranty, the parts (as given in Annexure-A) will be ch\
anged free of cost, but the consumables will be charged as per actual.
5. If the part covered under Emission Warranty or the associated parts, are\
not independently replaceable, on account of these b eing
integral parts a complete assembly, Maruti Suzuki and it's dealer will h\
ave the sole discretion to replace entire assembly or b y
using some of the parts of the system through suitable repair or modific\
ations.
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6. Any consequential repairs or replacement of parts which may be found nec\
essary to establish compliance of Emission Warranty,will not be considered under warranty, unless the same is under product \
warranty. The consumable will be charged as per actual
under such repair or replacement.
7. Maruti Suzuki will not be responsible for the cost of transportation of \
the vehicle to the nearest Maruti Suzuki dealer works hop
or any loss due to non-availability of the vehicle during the period of \
lodging of a warranty claim and examination and/or repa ir
by Maruti Suzuki dealer.
8. Maruti Suzuki will not be responsible for any penalty that may be charge\
d by statutory authorities on account of failure to c omply
with the EMISSION STANDARDS.
9. Emission Warranty will not be affected on the change of owner, provided \
all the documents are available.
10. All maintenance actions (as specified in the Owner's Manual and Service\
Booklet) need to be followed and recorded in the man ual
for emission warranty.
11. The customer needs to produce the PUC (Pollution Under Control) certif\
icate valid for the period preceding the test during w hich
the failure is discovered. The receipts (for the maintenance of the veh\
icle as per specification in Owner's Manual and Service
Booklet from the date of original purchase of the vehicle) will also be\
required.Condition Under which the Emission Warranty is not APPLICABLE
1. In the absence of valid PUC certificate.
2. Vehicle not serviced from Maruti Suzuki authorised workshop as per the s\
chedule specified in the Owner's Manual.
3. Vehicle subjected to abnormal use (accident, motor race, rallies or for\
the purpose of establishing the records etc.)
4. Use of non MGP (Maruti Genuine Part).
5. Vehicle tempered in an unauthorised manner.
6. Tampering with odometer so that the actual kilometer reading can not be \
read.
7. Use of adulterated fuel and/or unspecified oils (Engine oil, Transmissi\
on oil and Brake oil etc.)EMISSION WARRANTY
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1576G-74EYour vehicle comes with a pair of identical
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped on
a metal tag provided with the keys. Keep
the tag in a safe place. If you lose your
keys, you will need this number to have
new keys made. Write the number down
and keep it in a safe accessible place away
from the vehicle.
BEFORE DRIVING
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• Do not use locally made key.
Should you require a duplicate key,
place your order with a MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer only.Note:
Keep the spare key very carefully. When itis lost, consult your dealer by quoting keynumber.
Immobilizer System
This system is designed to help prevent
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the
engine starting system.
The engine can be started only with your
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key
which has an electronic identification code
programmed into it. The key communicates
the identification code to the vehicle when
the key is turned to the “ON” position. If
you need to make spare keys, contact your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle must
be programmed with the correct identifica-
tion code for the spare keys. A key made
by an ordinary locksmith will not work.
Key Number :
IMMOBILIZER KEYS
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CAUTION
In case of attaching any metal objects
to the immobilizer key, it may not
start the engine.
The immobilizer key is a sensitive
electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging the immobilizer key:
Do not expose it to impacts,moisture or high temperature such
as by leaving it on the dashboard
under direct sunlight.
Keep the immobilizer key away from
magnetic objects.
If the Immobilizer system light (1) blinks
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, there may be something wrong
with your key or with the immobilizer sys-
tem. Contact your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer
to inspect the system.
Ignition Key Reminder (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in the
ignition switch when the driver's doors is
opened.
BEFORE DRIVING
NOTE: If you lose your Immobilizer ignition key,
contact your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer assoon as possible to have the lost onedeactivated, then have the new key
made by them.
If you own other vehicles with immobilizer keys, keep those keys awayfrom the ignition switch when using your
vehicle, or the engine may not bestarted because they may interfere withyour vehicle’s immobilizer system.
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The driver’s window has an “auto-down”
feature for added convenience (at toll
booths or drive-through restaurants, for
example). This means you can open the
window without holding the window switch
in the “Down” position. Press the driver’s
window switch completely down and release
it. To stop the window before it reaches the
bottom, lift up the switch briefly.
To open or to close a window with the
passenger's door switch, push the top part
of the switch or lift up the top part of the
switch respectively.
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3-7BEFORE DRIVING
The driver’s door also has a lock switch for
the passenger’s window. When you push in
the lock switch, the passenger’s window
can not be raised or lowered by operating
either of the switches 2 or 3. To restore
normal operation, push the switch again.
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You should always push in the lock
switch when there are children in the
vehicle. Children can be seriously
injured if they get part of their body
caught by the window during
operation.
Since the electric windows consumes
a large amount of electricity, the same
should not be used excessively with
engine in “OFF” condition.
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Do not use the starter motor formore than 15 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start; wait 15
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and ignition
systems or consult your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
Do not leave the ignition switch in the “ON” position if the engine is
not running as the battery will
discharge.
LIGHTING/TURN SIGNAL
CONTROL LEVER STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
ACC
Accessories such as the radio can operate,
but the engine is off.
ON
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
START
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
Never remove the ignition key while the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Do not leave children alone in a
parked vehicle. Unattended children
could cause accidental movement of
the vehicle, which could result in
severe personal injury.
Always remove the key when parked to prevent unintentional operation of
the vehicle and to improve security.
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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 ........................................................................\
................................ 5-7
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

4176G-74EWARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTSBrake fluid level warning/Parking Brake
Indicator light
This light operates under three different type
of operations :
1) The light comes on briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” postion.
2) The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position.
3) The light comes on when the fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir falls below the
adequate level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking brake,
if the fluid level in the brake fluid resevoir
is adequate.
If the light does not go off or comes on
whilst your driving, it may mean that there
is something wrong with the vehicle's
braking system. If this happens, you should:1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
Remember that stopping distance may
be longer, you may have to push harder
on the pedal, and the pedal may go
down farther than normal.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and stopping at the side of the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive
carefully at low speed to the nearest
dealer for repairs. or
4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest
dealer for repairs.
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NOTE:
Because the disc brake system is self
adjusting, the fluid level will drop as thebrake pads become worn.Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is
considered normal periodic maintenance.
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If any of the following conditions occur,
you should immediately ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
If the brake fluid level warning light does not go out after the engine has
been started and the parking brake
has been fully released.
If the brake fluid level warning light does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position
with the parking brake applied.
If the brake fluid level warning light
comes on at any time during vehicle
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
If you operate the engine with thislight on, severe engine damage can
result.
Do not rely on the Oil Pressure Light to indicate the need to add oil.
Be sure to periodically check the
engine oil level (see section
"INSPECTION & MANINTENANCE").
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CAUTION
Charging Light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned on, and goes out when the engine
is started. The light will come on and
remain on if there is something wrong with
the battery charging system. If the light
comes on when the engine is running, the
charging system should be inspected
immediately by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
Do not continue driving long with the
charging light ON as this will drain the
battery 'dead'.
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EXAMPLE
Oil Pressure Light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned on, and goes out when the engine
is started. The light will come on and
remain on if there is insufficient oil pressure.
If the light comes on when driving, pull off
the road as soon as you can and stop the
engine. Check the oil level and add oil if
necessary (see section "INSPECTION &
MAINTENANCE"). If there is enough oil, the
lubrication system should be inspected by
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer before you
drive the vehicle again.
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