coolant temperature SUZUKI BALENO 1999 1.G Owners Manual
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60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL
TACHOMETER (if equipped)
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
60G-05-004
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Never drive with the engine speed
indicator in the red zone or severe
engine damage can result.
60G-05-005
This gauge gives an approximate indication
of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank as shown
in figure. "P stands for full and "E" stands for
empty.
If the indicator gets in the red zone, refill the
tank as soon as possible.
Note:
This vehicle has fuel gauge of new design.
Even when the ignition switch is "OFF", the
needle will not return to "E" position but will
show the reading.
60G-05-006
When the ignition switch is on, this gauge
indicates the engine coolant temperature.
Under normal driving conditions, the indicator
should stay within the normal, acceptable
temperature range between "H" and "C". If the
indicator approaches "H", and maintains that
reading, overheating is indicated. Follow the
instructions for engine overheating in the
EMERGENCY REMEDIES section.
CAUTION
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
engine overheating is indicated, can
result in severe engine damage.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
60G-74E
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH CIGARETTE LIGHTER (if equipped)
(if equipped)
60G-05-007
Push in the hazard warning switch to activate
the hazard warning lights. All four turn signal
lights and both turn signal indicators will flash
simultaneously. To turn off the lights, push the
switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn other
traffic during emergency parking or when your
vehicle could otherwise become a traffic
hazard.
60G-05-008
When the rear window is misted, push this
switch to clear the window. An indicator light
will be lit when the defroster is on. The
defroster will only work when the ignition
switch is in the "ON position. To turn off the
defroster, push the switch again.
CAUTION
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of electricity. Be sure to turn
off after the window has become clear.
60G-05-009
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way
into the receptacle and release it. It will
automatically heat up and will pop out to its
normal position when it is ready for use.
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60G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
GEAR OIL
CAUTION
To prevent oil leakage, make sure that
the oil filter is tight, but do not
overtighten it.
Refill with oil and check for leaks.
1) Pour 3.1 litres of oil through the filler hole
and install the filler cap.
2) Start the engine and look carefully for
leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run
the engine at various speeds for at least 5
minutes.
3) Stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.
Check the oil level again and add oil if
necessary. Check for leaks again.
CAUTION
When replacing the oil filter, it is
recommended that you use a genuine
MARUTI replacement filter.
60G-09-006
CAUTION
Oil leaks from around the oil filter or
drain plug indicate incorrect
installation or gasket damage. If you
find any leaks or are not sure that the
fitter has been properly tightened, have
the vehicle inspected by your MARUTI
dealer.
70F-07-012E
Oil filler and level plug ©
Tightening torque: 2.1 kg-m (15.5 Ib-ft)
Specified Manual Transmission oil
When adding gear oil, use the appropriate
viscosity and grade as shown in the chart
below. We highly recommend you use API
GL-4 SAE 75W-90 gear oil.
Type of oil
Gear oil, API GL-4
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
60G-74E
ENGINE COOLANT
70F-07-013E
Gear oil level check
To check the gear oil level, use the following
procedure:
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with
the parking brake applied.
2) Clean casing around oil filler plug to
remove risk of any loose dirt or debris
entering oil filler plug hole. Remove the oil
filler plug ©.
3) Feel the inside of the hole with your finger.
If the oil level comes up to the bottom of
the plug hole, the oil level is correct. If so,
reinstall the plug.
4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil through
the filler plug hole © until the oil level
reaches the bottom of the filler hole, then
reinstall the plug.
After driving the vehicle, the
transmission oil temperature may be
high enough to burn you. Wait until the
oil filler plug is cool enough to touch
with your bare hands before inspecting
transmission oil.
CAUTION
When tightening the plug, apply sealing
compound to the plug threads to
prevent oil leakage.
Gear oil change
Since special procedures, materials and tools
are required, it is recommended that you trust
this job to your authorized MARUTI dealer.
60G-09-007
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.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
When adding or replacing coolant,
use a high quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze and anticorrosion (Non-
Amine type) diluted with distilled
water. If the lowest ambient
temperature in your area is expected
to be -15°C (5°F) or above, make the
antifreeze concentration of the
mixture you use at least 30% but no
more than 50%. If -16°C (3°F) or
below, make the concentration at
least 50%. If the 50% concentration
does not provide adequate
protection against freezing, follow
the instructions on the antifreeze
container to obtain the desired
freezing point.
When putting the cap on the
reservoir tank, line up the arrow on
the cap and the arrow on the tank,
or coolant can leak out.
70F-07-019E
Coolant Replacement
1) When the engine is cool, remove the
radiator cap by turning it slowly to the left
until a "stop" is felt. Do not press down
while turning the cap. Wait until any
pressure is released, then press down on
the cap and continue turning it
anticlockwise.
60G-09-039E
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. Watt
until the coolant temperature has
lowered before removing the cap.
2) Remove the reservoir tank cap. Remove
the reservoir by lifting it up, and drain the
reservoir completely by pouring the
coolant in to a suitable container.
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WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID
AIR CLEANER
60G-09-008
3) Loosen the drain plug attached to the
lower part of the radiator and drain the
coolant into a suitable container.
4) Tighten the drain plug on the radiator, fill
the radiator with coolant and install the
radiator cap.
5) Refit the reservoir and fill it with the correct
coolant to the "FULL" line. Refit the
reservoir tank cap, ensuring the arrows are
correctly aligned.
CAUTION
The coolant must be replaced with the
vehicle on level ground.
63B-09-001
Check that there is washer fluid in the tank.
Refill it if necessary. Use a good quality
windscreen washer fluid, diluted with water as
necessary.
Do not use "antifreeze" solution in the
windscreen washer reservoir.This can
severely impair visibility when sprayed
on the windscreen, and can also
damage your vehicle's paint.
CAUTION
Damage may result if the washer motor
is operated whilst the fluid or fluid
nozzles are frozen or with no fluid in
the washer tank.
6OG-09-009
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting in
decreased power output and increased fuel
consumption.
Take out the air cleaner element after
unhooking the clamps shown in the illustration.
Blow off dust on air cleaner element by
compressed air. If the air cleaner element
appears to be dirty, replace it with a new one.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
60G-74E
CAUTION
Vehicle equipped with electronic fuel
injection system will not start by
pushing or towing as the fuel pump
will not work in this condition. This
starting method could also result in
permanent damage to the catalytic
converter. Use jump leads to start a
vehicle with a weak or flat battery.
60G-10-004E
When jump starting your vehicle, use the
following procedure:
1) Use only a 12 volt battery to jump start
your vehicle. Position the good 12V battery
close to your vehicle so that the jump leads
will reach both batteries. When using a
battery installed on another vehicle, DO
NOT LET THE VEHICLES TOUCH. Apply
the parking brakes fully on both vehicles.
2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except
those necessary for safety reasons (for
example, headlights or hazard lights).
3) Make jump lead connections as follows:
a) Connect one end of the first jump lead
to the positive (+) terminal of the flat
battery.
b) Connect the other end to the positive
(+) terminal of the booster battery.
c) Connect one end of the second jump
lead to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery.
d) Make the final connection to an
unpainted, heavy metal part of the
engine of the vehicle with the flat
battery.
Never connect the jump lead directly
to the negative (-) terminal of the
discharged battery, or an explosion
may occur.
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4) If the booster battery you are using is fitted
to another vehicle, start the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery. Run the
engine at moderate speed.
5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat
battery.
6) Remove the jump leads in the exact
reverse order in which you connected
them.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional service.
CAUTION
To help avoid damage to your vehicle
during towing, proper equipment and
towing procedures must be used.
Manual Transmission
Whenever possible, your vehicle should be
towed from the front with the front wheels lifted.
If the steering and drivetrain are in good
condition, your vehicle may be towed from the
rear with the rear wheels lifted and the front
wheels on the ground. Before towing, make
sure the steering is unlocked and the
transmission is in neutral.
EMERGENCY REMEDIES
If the Starter Does Not Operate:
1) Try turning the ignition switch to the
"START" position with the headlights
turned on to determine the battery
condition. If the headlights go excessively
dim or go off, it usually means that either
the battery is flat or the battery terminal
contact is poor. Recharge the battery or
correct battery terminal contact as
necessary.
2) If the headlights remain bright, check the
fuses. If the reason for failure of the starter
is not obvious, there may be a major
electrical problem. Have the vehicle
inspected by your authorized MARUTI
dealer.
If the Engine is Flooded
If the engine is flooded with petrol, it may be
hard to start. If this happens, press the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there while cranking the engine. (Do
not operate the starter motor for more than
15 seconds). Release the accelerator as soon
as the engine has started.
If the Engine Overheats
The engine could overheat temporarily under
severe driving conditions. If the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicates overheating
during driving:
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 the indicator is within
the normal, acceptable temperature range
between "H" and "C".
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.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
60G-74E
WARNING TRIANGLE (TYPE-1)
If the temperature indication does not come
down to within the normal, acceptable range:
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 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
COOLANr in the "INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE" section.)
K 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 airconditioner
fan (if equipped). These electric fans
can automatically turn on without
warning.
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In case of vehicle break-down or during
emergency stopping where your vehicle could
become a potential traffic hazard, please keep
the warning triangle, provided with your
vehicle, on the pathway (road) behind the
vehicle so as to warn the approaching traffic,
at an approximate distance of 5-15 m, such
that reflecting side of the triangle faces the
rear. Please activate the hazard warning lamps
before alighting the vehicle to keep the warning
triangle.
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WARNING TRIANGLE (TYPE-2)
In case of vehicle breakdown 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.
Remove the warning triangle
carefully from the box as shown by arrow
1.
Open both the reflector arms as shown
by arrows and lock arms with each other
with the clip provided in the right arm.
Open the bottom stand in counter clock-
wise direction as shown by arrow 3.
Position the warning triangle behind the
vehicle on a plain surface.
Reverse the removal procedure
keeping inside the box.
for
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