window SUZUKI BALENO 1999 1.G Owners Manual

60G-74E
BEFORE DRIVING

BEFORE DRIVING

Fuel Recommendation 3-1

Remote Keyless Entry System (if equipped) 3-2

Keys 3-2

Door Locks 3-3

Windows 3-5

Mirrors 3-8

Front Seat Adjustment 3-9

Driver Seat Height Adjuster 3-10

Adjustable Head Restraints (if equipped) 3-10

Seat Belts 3-11

BEFORE DRIVING

60G-74E

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

UNLEADED

FUEL ONLY

You must use unleaded petrol with an

octane number (RON) of 87 or higher. Your

vehicle is fitted with a restrictor in the fuel

filler pipe which will not allow the use of

large nozzle used for dispensing leaded fuel

at filling station. A label is also attached

near the fuel filler pipe of your vehicle that

states: "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY".

CAUTION

Use of leaded fuel in vehicle equipped

with catalytic converter is prohibited,

because leads deactivates the pollutant

reducing components of catalytic

converter and may result in permanent

damage to catalytic converter.
Petrol/Ethanol Blends

Blends of unleaded petrol and ethanol (grain

alcohol), also known as gasohol, are

commercially available in some areas.

Blends of this type may be used in your

vehicle if they are no more than 10%

ethanol. Make sure this petrol-ethanol blend

has octane ratings no lower than those

recommended for petrol.

Petrol/Methanol Blends

Blends of unleaded petrol and methanol (wood

alcohol) are also commercially

available in some areas. DO NOT USE

fuels containing more than 5% methanol

under any circumstances. Fuel system

damage or vehicle performance problems

resulting from the use of such fuels are not

the responsibility of MARUTI and may not

be covered under Warranty.

Fuels containing 5% or less methanol may

be suitable for use in your vehicle if they

contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.

NOTE:

If you are not satisfied with the driveability

or fuel economy of your vehicle when you

are using a petmrol/alcohol blend, you should

switch back to unleaded petrol containing no

alcohol.
CAUTION

Be careful not to spill fuel containing

alcohol while refuelling. Fuels

containing alcohol can cause paint

damage, which is not covered under

Warranty.

CAUTION

The fuel tank has an air space to allow

for fuel expansion in hot weather. If you

continue to add fuel after the filler

nozzle has automatically shut off or an

initial blowback occurs, the air chamber

will become full. Exposure to heat when

fully fuelled in this manner will result

in leakage due to fuel expansion. To

prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling

after the filler nozzle has automatically

shut off, or when using an alternative

non automatic system, initial vent

blowback occurs.

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60G-74E
BEFORE DRIVING

WINDOWS

60G-03-009E

Electric window controls (if equipped)

The driver's door has switches ®,®,© & ©

to operate the driver's window, front

passenger's window, rear right and rear left

passenger's window respectively.

The passenger's door only has a switch ©

to operate the passenger's window. The

electric windows can only be operated when

the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.

To open a window with the driver's door

switches, push the top part of the switch and

to close the window lift up the top part

of the switch.
6OG-O3-010E

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 down or push

up the switch.

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BEFORE DRIVING

60G-74E

60G-03-011E

The driver's door also has a lock switch for

the passenger's window. When you push in

the lock side of the switch, the passenger's

windows can not be raised or lowered by

operating either of the switches ®,@,® & ©.

To restore normal operation, push the unlock

side of the switch.
60G-03-012

You should always push the lock side

of 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.
NOTE:

The rear side door windows are not designed

to open fully. They can be opened about 2/3

of the way down.

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CAUTION

Since the electric windows consumes

a large amount of electricity, the same

should not be used excessively with

engine in "OFF" condition.

60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel 5-1

Instrument Cluster 5-2

Warning and Indicator Lights 5-3

Speedometer/Odometer/Tripmeter (if equipped) 5-5

Tachometer (if equipped) 5-6

Fuel Gauge 5-6

Temperature Gauge 5-6

Hazard Warning Switch 5-7

Rear Window Defroster Switch (if equipped) 5-7

Cigarette Lighter (if equipped) 5-7

Ashtray 5-8

Glove Box 5-8

Heating System (if equipped) 5-9

System Operating Instructions 5-10

Air Conditioning System (if equipped) 5-13

System Operating Instructions 5-13

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
60G-74E

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Instrument cluster

2. Ignition switch

3. Lighting switch/Turn signal and

dimmer switch

4. Windscreen wiper and washer

switch

5. Hazard warning switch

6. Rear window defroster switch

(if equipped)

7. Other switches (if equipped)

8. Heater control panel

9. Audio system (if equipped)

10. Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

11. Ashtray

12. Bonnet release

13. Center ventilator

14. Side ventilator

15. Side defroster

16. Glove box

17. Fuse box

18. Cup holder (if equipped)

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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
INSTRUMENT PANEL

Description of Controls

Function Buttons ©: These buttons are used

to select one of the functions described below:

VENTILATION ©: Temperature-

controlled air comes out of the

center and side air outlets.

BI-LEVEL ®: Temperature-

controlled air comes out of the floor

outlets and cooler air comes out of

the center and side outlets. When

the temperature control lever is in

the fully "COOL" position or fully

"HOT" position, however, the air from

the floor outlets and the air from the

center and side outlets will be the

same temperature.

HEAT ©: Temperature-controlled air

comes out of the floor outlets.

HEAT & DEFROST ©: Tempera-

ture-controlled air comes out of the

floor outlets, the windscreen de-

froster outlets, and the side defroster

outlets.
DEFROST ©: Temperature-

controlled air comes out of the

windscreen defroster outlets and the

side defroster outlets.

Air Intake Lever ©:This lever is used to select

between circulating outside air (FRESH AIR)

or recirculating inside air (RECIRCULATED

AIR).

Temperature Control Lever ©: This lever is

used to control the temperature of the air that

comes out of the air outlets.

Fan switch ©: This switch is used to turn on

the fan and to select fan speed. There are five

positions: OFF, LOW, MEDIUM, MEDIUM

HIGH and HIGH.
SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

60G-05-014

Natural Ventilation

Push the "VENTILATION" button and move the

air intake lever to "FRESH AIR", the

temperature control lever to the desired

temperature position, and the fan switch to

"OFF. Fresh air will flow through the vehicle

when it is moving.

70F-03-032

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-74E

60G-05-015

Forced Ventilation

The lever settings are the same as for natural

ventilation except you move the fan switch to

a position other than "OFF".
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60G-05-016

Normal Heating (Using outside air)

Push the "HEAT" button and move the air

intake lever to "FRESH AIR", the temperature

control lever to the desired temperature

position, and the fan switch to the desired fan

speed position. Moving the fan switch to a

higher fan speed position increases heating

efficiency.
60G-05-017

Quick Heating (Using recirculated air)

The lever settings are the same as for normal

heating except you move the air intake lever

to "RECIRCULATED AIR". If you use this

heating method for an extended period of time,

the air in the vehicle can become

contaminated and the windows can become

misty. Therefore, use this method only for quick

heating and change to the normal heating

method as soon as possible.

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70F-03-031
70F-03-030
70F-03-029

60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-05-018

Cool Face/Warm Feet

Push the "BI-LEVEL" button and move the air

intake lever to "FRESH AIR", the temperature

control lever to the desired temperature

position, and the fan switch to the desired fan

speed position. Unless the temperature control

lever is in the fully "COOL" position or fully

"HOT position, the air that comes out of the

center and side outlets will be cooler than the

air that comes out of the floor outlets.
60G-05-019

Defrosting/Warm Feet

Push the "HEAT & DEFROST' button and

move the air intake lever to "FRESH AIR", the

temperature control lever to the desired

temperature position, and the fan switch to

"HIGH". When the windscreen has become

clear, move the fan switch to the desired fan

speed position.
60G-05-020

Defrosting

Push the "DEFROST' button and move the

air intake lever to "FRESH AIR", the

temperature control lever to the desired

temperature position, and the fan switch to

"HIGH" Moving the temperature control lever

to a higher temperature position increases

defrosting efficiency. When the windscreen

has become clear, move the fan switch to the

desired fan speed position.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-74E

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

(if equipped)
SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

60G-05-021

The air conditioning system can be used to

provide cooling and dehumidifying, as

described below. To turn on the air conditioning

system, push in the A/C button and move the

fan switch to a position other than "OFF". An

indicator light will come on when the air

conditioning system is on. To turn off the air

conditioning system, push the A/C button again.

During operation of the air conditioner, you may

notice slight changes in engine speed. These

changes are normal, the system is designed

so that the compressor turns on or off to

maintain the desired temperature. Less

operation of the compressor results in better

fuel economy.
60G-05-022

Normal Cooling (using outside air)

Push in the A/C button and the

"VENTILATION" button, and the move the air

intake lever to "FRESH AIR", the temperature

control lever to the "COOL" position, and the

fan switch to the desired fan speed position.

Moving the fan switch to a higher fan speed

position increases cooling efficiency.

If the ambient temperature is high enough to

cause insufficient cooling, use the "Quick

Cooling" as following.
60G -05-023

Quick Cooling (Using recirculated air)

The lever 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 you

open the windows briefly while you operate

the air conditioner with the air intake lever at

"FRESH AIR" and the fan at high speed.

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60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-05-024

Dehumidifying

Push in the A/C button, and the desired

function button and move the air intake lever

to "FRESH AIR", the temperature control lever

to the desired temperature position, and the

fan switch to the desired fan speed position.

NOTE:

Because the air conditioner dehumidifies the

air, turning it on will help keep the windows

clear, even when blowing heated air using the

DEMIST or HEATER & DEMIST functions.
60G-05-025

NOTE:

There are two types of air conditioning

systems used in MARUTI vehicles. One type

uses refrigerant CFC-12, commonly called R-

12; the other type uses the new refrigerant

HFC-134a, commonly called R-134a. For each

system, the correct refrigerant must be used.

To identify the system, a label that states

"R134a" or "HFC 134a" is stuck on the front

side of the engine compartment if the system

uses R-134a refrigerant.
CAUTION

Using the wrong refrigerant may

damage the air conditioning system.

Use correct refrigerant only. Do not mix

the two refrigerants.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Parking Brake Lever 6-1

Pedals 6-2

Gear Lever 6-2

Fuel Filler Cap 6-3

Folding Rear Seats 6-4

Sun Visor 6-5

Interior Light Switch 6-5

Assist Grips 6-5

Bonnet 6-6

Cup Holder (if equipped) 6-7

Tyre Changing Tools 6-7

Luggage Compartment Trim 6-8

Trunk (Boot) Light 6-8

Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped) 6-9

Rear spoiler with Stop lamp (if equipped) 6-9

Alloy Wheels (if equipped) 6-9

Power Antenna (if equipped) 6-10

Leather Cover (if equipped) 6-10

High Mount Stop Lamp 6-10

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60G-74E
INSTRUMENT PANEL

60G-05-024

Dehumidifying

Push in the A/C button, and the desired

function button and move the air intake lever

to "FRESH AIR", the temperature control lever

to the desired temperature position, and the

fan switch to the desired fan speed position.

NOTE:

Because the air conditioner dehumidifies the

air, turning it on will help keep the windows

clear, even when blowing heated air using the

DEMIST or HEATER & DEMIST functions.
60G-05-025

NOTE:

There are two types of air conditioning

systems used in MARUTI vehicles. One type

uses refrigerant CFC-12, commonly called R-

12; the other type uses the new refrigerant

HFC-134a, commonly called R-134a. For each

system, the correct refrigerant must be used.

To identify the system, a label that states

"R134a" or "HFC 134a" is stuck on the front

side of the engine compartment if the system

uses R-134a refrigerant.
CAUTION

Using the wrong refrigerant may

damage the air conditioning system.

Use correct refrigerant only. Do not mix

the two refrigerants.

60G-74E
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Parking Brake Lever 6-1

Pedals 6-2

Gear Lever 6-2

Fuel Filler Cap 6-3

Folding Rear Seats 6-4

Sun Visor 6-5

Interior Light Switch 6-5

Assist Grips 6-5

Bonnet 6-6

Cup Holder (if equipped) 6-7

Tyre Changing Tools 6-7

Luggage Compartment Trim 6-8

Trunk (Boot) Light 6-8

Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped) 6-9

Rear spoiler with Stop lamp (if equipped) 6-9

Alloy Wheels (if equipped) 6-9

Power Antenna (if equipped) 6-10

Leather Cover (if equipped) 6-10

High Mount Stop Lamp 6-10

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTS

60G-74E

SUN VISOR
INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH

70F-04-024

Luggage or other cargo should be

stowed in the luggage compartment

with the rear seat in an upright position,

whenever possible. If you need to carry

cargo in the passenger compartment

with the rear seat back folded forward,

be sure to secure the cargo or it may

be thrown about, causing injury. Never

pile cargo higher than the seatbacks.
The sun visors can be pulled down to block

glare coming through the wind screen, or they

can be unhooked and turned to the side to

block glare coming through the side window.

CAUTION

When unhooking and hooking a sun

visor, be sure to handle it by the hard

plastic parts or the sun visor can be

damaged.
60G-06-004

This light switch has three positions which

function as described below:

© The light comes on and stays on

regardless of whether the door is open or

closed.

© The light comes on when the door is

opened.

® The light remains off even when the door

is opened.

NOTE:

Both Front and Rear doors are involved in

lighting operation of the interior light.

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60G-74E
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

ASSIST GRIPS
BONNET

70F-04-015

Assist grips are provided for passenger

convenience.

Do not hang Herns on the assist grips.

They could obstruct the driver's view,

resulting in an accident, or could be

thrown about in an accident or abrupt

manoeuvre, causing injury.
60G-06-005

To open the bonnet:

1) Pull the bonnet release handle located on

the outboard side of the driver's side of

the instrument panel. This will disengage

the bonnet lock halfway.
60G-06-006

2)
Push the under-bonnet release lever

sideways with your finger, as shown in the

illustration. While pushing the lever, lift up

the bonnet.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Exhaust Gas Warning 7-1

Daily Inspection Checklist 7-1

Starting the Engine 7-2

Using the Transmission 7-3

Braking 7-4

Running-in 7-5

Catalytic Converter (if equipped) 7-6

Improving Fuel Economy 7-7

Trailer Towing 7-7

OPERATING YOUR VECHILE

60G-74E

EXHAUST GAS WARNING
DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

60G-07-001E

Avoid breathing exhaust gases.

Exhaust gases contain carbon

monoxide, a potentially lethal gas that

is colourless and odourless. Since

carbon monoxide is difficult to detect

by itself, be sure to take the following

precautions to help prevent carbon

monoxide from entering your vehicle.

• Do not leave the engine running in

garages or other confined areas.

• Do not park with the engine running

for a long period of time, even in an

open area. If it is necessary to sit for

a short time in a parked vehicle <=>
with the engine running, make sure

the air intake lever is set to "FRESH

AIR" and the fan is at high speed.

To allow proper operation of your

vehicle's ventilation system, keep

the air inlet grille in front of the

windscreen clear of snow, leaves, or

other obstructions at all times.

Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear

of snow and other material to help

reduce the buildup of exhaust gases

under the vehicle.This is particularly

important when parked in blizzard

conditions.

Have the exhaust system inspected

periodically for damage and leaks.

Any damage or leaks should be

repaired immediately.

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70F-05-007

Before driving:

1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights,

and reflectors are clean and unobstructed.

2) Check the tyres.

3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.

NOTE:

It is normal for water to drip from the air

conditioning system after use.

4) Adjust the seat/head restraint.

5) Check the brake pedal and the parking

brake lever.

6) Adjust the mirrors.

7) Make sure that you and passengers have

properly fastened your seat belts.

8) Make sure that all warning lights come on

as the key is turned to the "ON" or "START'

position.

9) Check all gauges.

10) Make sure that the brake fluid level

warning light is off when the parking brake

is released with the ignition switch in "ON"

position.

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