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5-54 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
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Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are
given in English and metric conversions. CapacitiesSpecifications
EngineChassis
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant R-134a1.41 lbs 0.64 kg
Brake/Clutch Fluid 0.53
quarts0.5 L
Engine Coolant 7.9
quarts7.4 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.2
quarts4.0 L
Fuel Tank 14.5
gallons55.0 L
Power Steering Fluid 1.2
quarts1.1 L
Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
(Complete Overhaul)7.3 ± 0.2
quarts6.9 ±
0.2 L
Manual Transmission
Fluid (Complete Drain
and Refill)1.9
quarts1.8 L
Wheel Nut Torque 81 lb-ft 110 N.m
All capacities are approximate. When
adding, be sure to fill to the approximately
level, as recommended in this manual. Engine 2.0 L DOHC (L6)
VIN Code Z
Type 4-Cylinder / In-Line
Valve Train DOHC 16 Valve
Displacement 121.9 in
3 (1,998 cc)
Bore x stroke 3.39 in x 3.39 in
(86 mm x 86 mm)
Compression Ratio 9.6 : 1
Octane Rating 87 (Ron 91) or
higher
Spark
plugType FLR8LDCU
Gap 0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Battery Rating 12V – 55AH
Cold
Cranking
Ampere610 CCA
Front Suspension Type McPherson
Strut Type
Rear Suspension Type Dual Link
Type
Alignment
(Curb
Weight)Front Camber –0°33’ ± 45’
Rear Camber –1°00’ ± 45’
Caster 4°00’ ± 45’
Front Toe-in 0°00’ ± 10’
Rear Toe-in 0°12’ ± 10’

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Dimension Weight
Overall
LengthSedan 177.2 in (4,500 mm)
Wagon 179.7 in (4,565 mm)
Overall Width 67.9 in (1,725 mm)
Overall
HeightSedan 56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Wagon57.5 in (1,460 mm)
59.1 in (1,500 mm)
(with roof rack)
Wheel Base 102.4 in (2,600 mm)
Tread Front 58.3 in (1,480 mm)
Rear 58.3 in (1,480 mm)
Minimum Ground
Clearance6.3 in (160 mm)
Gross Vehicle
Weight RatingSee the safety certifica-
tion label and the tire
information label which
are located on the
driver’s door lock pillar.

6-1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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General InformationNOTICE (for U.S.A.)
Maintenance, replacement or repair of
the emission control devices and sys-
tems may be performed by any automo-
bile repair establishment or individual
using any part which has been certified
under the provisions in the Clean Air
Act sec. 207. (a) (2).
This section provides the maintenance
schedule which is necessary to ensure that
your vehicle gives many years of satisfying
motoring.
You are responsible for properly operating
and maintaining your vehicle in accor-
dance with the instructions described in
this manual. Failure to do so is likely to
result in the denial of warranty coverage.
It is your responsibility to properly maintain
and operate your vehicle. Be sure that you
follow the periodic required maintenance
schedule and general operation instruc-
tions in this manual.
It is also your responsibility to keep records
and receipts as proof of regular mainte-
nance. Records and receipts together with
this owner’s manual should be transferred
to any subsequent owner.
You may have maintenance services per-
formed on your vehicle by any qualified
person or facility. However, it is recom-
mended that the maintenance services beperformed by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer who will have well-trained techni-
cians and genuine parts.
Non-SUZUKI genuine parts and accesso-
ries have not been examined or approved
by SUZUKI. SUZUKI can certify neither the
suitability nor the safety of non-SUZUKI
parts and accessories and is not liable for
damage caused by their use.
Inadequate, incomplete, or insufficient ser-
vicing may result in operational problems
with your vehicle that could even lead to
vehicle damage, an accident, or personal
injury.
Selecting the Right ConditionFirst you’ll need to decide which of the two
conditions is right for your vehicle. Here’s
how to decide which condition to follow.
You should follow the required mainte-
nance schedule for the condition that best
describes your driving.
Normal Condition
The normal condition for driving means
driving under typical, everyday driving con-
ditions. You may follow the ordinary main-
tenance schedule.
Severe Condition
If the vehicle is operated under any of the
following conditions, some of the mainte-
nance schedule items need to be serviced
more frequently. See “Maintenance Rec-ommended under Severe Driving Condi-
tions” in this section.
 Repeated short-distance driving less
than 5 miles (8 km).
 Extensive idling and/or slow-speed driv-
ing in stop-and-go traffic.
 Driving on dusty roads.
 Driving on hilly or mountainous terrain.
 Driving in heavy city traffic where the
outside temperatures regularly reach
90°F (32°C) or higher.
 Driving as a taxi, police or delivery vehi-
cle.
 Frequent driving when outside tempera-
ture remains below freezing.

6-2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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MaintenanceScheduled Maintenance ServicesMaintenance services and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance services chart.Maintenance Recommended under Normal Driving ConditionsEngine Control SystemMaintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 6 1218243036424854606672788490
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
x 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Drive Belt (Alternator, Power steering
Pump & A/C Compressor)IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine Oil & Oil Filter RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling System Hose & Connections I I I I I I I
Engine Coolant Silicate based I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I
Dex-cool Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, and
replace every 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 60 months.
Fuel Filter (integrated in Fuel Pump) I* I* R*
Fuel Line & Connections I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Air Cleaner Element I* I* I* R* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* R* I* I* I*
Spark Plugs I* R* I* R* I* R* I*
Spark Plug Wires Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
EVAP Canister and Vapor Lines I* I* I*
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Filter I* R* I*
PCV System I* I* I* I* I*
Timing Belt I R I

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Chart Symbols
I – Inspect these items and their related
parts. Correct, clean, refill, adjust, lubri-
cate, inflate or replace as required.
R – Replace or Change
NOTE:
Check the engine oil and engine coolant
levels weekly.
*: SUZUKI recommends that this mainte-
nance service be performed at the time/
mileage interval indicated to ensure the
peak performance and long-term reliability
of your vehicle. However, the U.S. Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency and the Cali-
fornia Air Resources Board have
determined that failure to perform this spe-
cific maintenance item will not void your
emission warranty or limit recall liability.
Recommended Fluids and Lubri-
cantsFluids and lubricants identified below by
name, part number or specification may be
obtained from your SUZUKI dealer.
Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are per-
formed, record the date, odometer reading
and who performed the service and any
additional information from “Owner Checks
and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance”
on the following record pages. Also, you
should retain all maintenance receipts. Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilSAE 5W30 SL grade or
SAE 10W30 SL grade
Engine CoolantSilicate based Coolant
/Dex-cool coolant
Brake/Clutch
FluidDOT-3
Power Steer-
ing FluidDEXRON
® II D or
DEXRON® III
Automatic
Transaxle
FluidESSO LT 71141 or
TOTAL ATF H50235
Manual
Transaxle
FluidSAE 75W90

6-11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Maintenance Record
Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record

6-12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Maintenance Record
Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record

6-13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Maintenance Record
Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record

7-1 GENERAL INFORMATION
85Z03-03E
Identification NumbersVehicle Identification Number
60G152
54G081
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
may be found in the location shown in the
above illustrations. This number is used to
register the vehicle. It is also used to assist
your SUZUKI dealer when ordering parts
or referring to special service information.
Engine Serial Number
60G128
The engine serial number is stamped on
the cylinder block as shown in the above
illustration.
EXAMPLE
(for some vehicles)

8-2 INDEX
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Doing Your Own Service Work
...........................................5-1
Door Ajar Light
....................................................................3-26
Door Ajar Reminder
.............................................................2-5
Door Locks
...........................................................................2-4
Doors and Locks
.................................................................2-4
Driver Position
.....................................................................1-7
Driver Seat Height Adjuster
................................................1-2
Driving at Night
....................................................................4-8
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
.....................................4-9
Drunken Driving
...................................................................4-1
EElectrical System
.................................................................5-49
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
...........................7-2
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
.....................................................5-9
Engine Compartment Overview
.........................................5-6
Engine Coolant
....................................................................5-12
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
.................................3-22
Engine Exhaust
....................................................................2-20
Engine Oil
.............................................................................5-7
Engine Overheating
.............................................................5-14
Engine Serial Number .........................................................7-1
Exterior Lamps
....................................................................3-9
FFilling a Portable Fuel Container
.......................................5-4
Filling Your Tank
.................................................................5-2
Finish Damage
.....................................................................5-48
Floor Net (Wagon only)
.......................................................2-24
Fog Lamp Light
....................................................................3-24
Folding Rear Seat ................................................................1-4
Freeway Driving
...................................................................4-11
Front Armrest Storage Area
...............................................2-23Front Fog Lamps
................................................................. 5-25
Front Seats
.......................................................................... 1-1
Front Sidemarker Lamps
.................................................... 5-24
Front Storage Area
............................................................. 2-23
Front Turn Signal Lamps
................................................... 5-24
Fuel
....................................................................................... 5-1
Fuel Gauge
.......................................................................... 3-25
Fuels in Foreign Countries
................................................ 5-2
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................................... 5-50
GGasoline Octane
.................................................................. 5-1
General Information
............................................................ 6-1
Glossary of Tire Terminology
............................................ 5-31
Glove Box
............................................................................ 2-22
HHalogen Bulbs
..................................................................... 5-23
Hazard Warning Flashers
................................................... 3-3
Head Restraints
................................................................... 1-3
Headlamp Aiming ................................................................ 5-23
Headlamp Wiring ................................................................. 5-49
Headlamps
........................................................................... 5-24
Highbeam On Light
............................................................. 3-25
Highway Hypnosis .............................................................. 4-12
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................................... 4-12
Hold Mode Light
.................................................................. 3-22
Hood Release
...................................................................... 5-4
Horn
...................................................................................... 3-3
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
........................................ 1-33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................................... 1-7
Hydraulic Clutch
................................................................. 5-12