washer fluid SUZUKI BALENO 1999 1.G Owners Manual

60G-74E

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

WINDSCREEN WIPER AND

WASHER LEVER

60G-04-007E

Windscreen Wipers

To turn the windscreen wipers on, move the

lever down to one of the three operating

positions. In the "INT position (if equipped),

the wipers operate intermittently. The "INT'

position is very convenient for driving in mist

or light rain. In the "LO" position, the wipers

operate at a steady low speed. In the "HI"

position, the wipers operate at a steady high

speed. To turn off the wipers, move the lever

back to the "OFF position.
60G-04-008E

If the lever is equipped with "INT TIME" control,

turn the control toward the "SLOW" or "FAST'

positions to adjust the intermittent wiper

operation to the desired interval.

60G-04-011E

The operation of windscreen wiper and washer

Type-2 is same as Type-1.
60G-04-009E

Windscreen Washer

To spray windscreen washer fluid, pull the

lever toward you. The windscreen wipers will

automatically turn on at low speed if

they are not already on and the "INT" position

is equipped.

To prevent windscreen icing in cold

weather, turn on the defroster to heat

the windscreen before and during

windscreen washer use.

Do not use radiator antifreeze in the

windscreen washer reservoir. It can

severely impair visibility when

sprayed on the windscreen, and can

also damage your vehicle's paint.

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CAUTION

To help prevent damage to the

windscreen wiper and washer system

components, you should take the

following precautions:

• Do not continue to hold in the lever

when there is no windscreen washer

fluid being sprayed or the washer

motor can be damaged.

• Do not attempt to remove dirt from

a dry windscreen with the wipers or

you can damage the windscreen and

the wiper blades. Always wet the

windscreen with washer fluid before

operating the wipers.

• Clear ice or packed snow from the

wiper blades before using the

wipers.

• Check the washer fluid level

regularly. Check it often when the

weather is bad.

• Only fill the washer fluid reservoir

3/4 full during cold weather to allow

room for expansion if the

temperature falls low enough to

freeze the solution.
HORN
REAR WIPER AND WASHER

(if equipped)

60G-04-010

Press the horn button of the steering wheel to

sound the horn. The horn will sound with the

ignition switch in any position.
Press the button located at the end of the

windscreen wiper and washer lever to operate

the rear washer and turn the lever anti

clockwise to operate the rear washer.

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60G-74E
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) Power steering (if equipped) fluid level.

5) Windscreen washer fluid level.

6) Battery solution level.

7) 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.
STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine:

1) Make sure the parking brake is applied

fully.

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.

CAUTION

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.
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 "START1. 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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60G-74E

USING THE TRANSMISSION

70F-04-005E

Starting off

To start off, depress and maintain pressure

upon the clutch pedal and change into 1st

gear. After releasing the parking brake,

gradually release the clutch. When you hear

a change in the engine's sound (speed), gently

apply pressure to the accelerator to keep the

engine sound (speed) constant whilst

continuing to gradually release the clutch.
Gear changing

All forward gears are synchronized, which

provides for quiet, easy changing. Always

depress the clutch pedal fully before changing

gears.The following table shows the maximum

allowable speed for each gear.
GEAR

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Fifth
MAXIMUM SPEED

50 km/h

95 km/h

140 km/h

Top Speed

Top Speed

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Periodic Maintenance Schedule.. 9-2

Engine Oil and Filter 9-7

Gear OH 9-10

Engine Coolant 9-11

Windscreen Washer Fluid 9-13

Air Cleaner 9-13

Spark Plugs 9-14

Brakes 9-15

Steering 9-17

Power Steering (if equipped) 9-18

Clutch Pedal 9-18

Tyres... 9-19

Battery 9-22

Fuses 9-23

Bulb Replacement , 9-25

Wiper Blades 9-29

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60G-74E

70F-05-002

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 in

garages 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

sewers, etc.

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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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60G-74E

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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