SUZUKI FORENZA 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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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.

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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 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 BeltR

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Engine Control System (continued)Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 157.5 165 172.5 180 187.5 195 202.5 210 217.5 225
x 1,000 km 192 204 216 228 240 252 264 276 288 300 312 324 336 348 360
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 I
Engine Coolant 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* I*
Fuel Line & Connections I* I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Air Cleaner Element R* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* R* I* I*
Spark Plugs R* I* R* I* RI* I* R* I*
Spark Plug Wires Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
EVAP Canister and Vapor Lines I* I* I* I*
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Filter R* I* R* I*
PCV System I* I* I* I* I*
Timing Belt R R

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Chassis and BodyMaintenance
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
Air Filter (A/C) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Exhaust Pipe & Mountings I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Brake/Clutch Fluid I R I R I R I
Front Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking Brake IIIIIII
Brake Line & Connections
(Including Booster)IIIIIII
Manual Transmission Fluid I I I
Automatic Transmission Fluid IIIIIII
Chassis and Underbody Bolts and
Nuts Tight/SecureIIIIIII
Tire Condition & Inflation Pressure IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Tire Rotation Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Steering Wheel & Linkage I I I I I I I
Power steering Fluid & Lines I I I I I I I
Drive Shaft Boots IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Safety Belts, Buckles & Anchorages I I I I I I I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch I I I I I I I

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Chassis and Body (continued)Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 157.5 165 172.5 180 187.5 195 202.5 210 217.5 225
x 1,000 km 192 204 216 228 240 252 264 276 288 300 312 324 336 348 360
Air Filter (A/C) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Exhaust Pipe & Mountings I* I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Brake/Clutch Fluid R I R I R I R I
Front Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking Brake IIIIIIII
Brake Line & Connections
(Including Booster)IIIIIIII
Manual Transmission Fluid I I I I
Automatic Transmission Fluid IIIIIIII
Chassis and Underbody Bolts and
Nuts Tight/SecureIIIIIIII
Tire Condition & Inflation Pressure IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Tire Rotation Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Steering Wheel & Linkage I I I I I I I I
Power steering Fluid & Lines I I I I I I I I
Drive Shaft Boots IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Safety Belts, Buckles & Anchorages I I I I I I I I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch I I I I I I I I

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Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving ConditionsFollow this schedule if your car is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions:
Engine Control System  Repeated short-distance driving less than 5 miles (8 km).
 Extensive idling and/or slow-speed driving in stop-and-go traffic.
 Driving on dusty roads.
 Driving on hilly or mountainous terrain. Driving in heavy city traffic where the outside temperatures reg-
ularly reach 90°F (32°C) or higher.
 Driving as a taxi, police or delivery vehicle.
 Frequent driving when outside temperature remains below
freezing.
Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336394245
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.526.25 30 33.75 37.5 41.25 45 48.75 52.5 56.25
x 1,000 km 6 1218243036424854606672788490Drive Belt (Alternator, Power steering
Pump & A/C Compressor)IIIIIII
Engine Oil & Oil Filter RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling System Hose & Connections I I I
Engine Coolant 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*
Fuel Line & Connections I* I* I*
Air Cleaner Element I* I* I* I* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Spark Plugs I* R* I*
Spark Plug Wires Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
EVAP Canister and Vapor Lines I*
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Filter I*
PCV System I* I*
Timing Belt

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Engine Control System (continued)Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 90
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 60 63.75 67.5 71.25 75 78.75 82.5 86.25 90 93.75 97.5
101.25
105
108.75
112.5
x 1,000 km 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180
Drive Belt (Alternator, Power steering
Pump & A/C Compressor)IIIIIIII
Engine Oil & Oil Filter RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling System Hose & Connections I I I I
Engine Coolant 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* R*
Fuel Line & Connections I* I* I* I*
Air Cleaner Element R* I* I* I* I* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Spark Plugs R* I* R* I*
Spark Plug Wires Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
EVAP Canister and Vapor Lines I* I*
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Filter R* I*
PCV System I* I* I*
Timing Belt R

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Chassis and BodyMaintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336394245
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.526.25 30 33.75 37.5 41.25 45 48.75 52.5 56.25
x 1,000 km 6 1218243036424854606672788490
Air Filter (A/C) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Exhaust Pipe & Mountings I* I* I*
Brake/Clutch Fluid I R I R I R I
Front Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking Brake I I I
Brake Line & Connections
(Including Booster)III
Manual Transmission Fluid I
Automatic Transmission Fluid I I R I
Chassis and Underbody Bolts and
Nuts Tight/SecureIII
Tire Condition & Inflation Pressure I I I I I I I
Tire Rotation Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Steering Wheel & Linkage I I I
Power steering Fluid & Lines I I I
Drive Shaft Boots IIIIIII
Safety Belts, Buckles & Anchorages I I I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch I I I

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Chassis and Body (continued)Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 90
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 60 63.75 67.5 71.25 75 78.75 82.5 86.25 90 93.75 97.5
101.25
105
108.75
112.5
x 1,000 km 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180
Air Filter (A/C) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Exhaust Pipe & Mountings I* I* I* I*
Brake/Clutch Fluid R I R I R I R I
Front Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking Brake I I I I
Brake Line & Connections
(Including Booster)IIII
Manual Transmission Fluid I I
Automatic Transmission Fluid I R I I R
Chassis and Underbody Bolts and
Nuts Tight/SecureIIII
Tire Condition & Inflation Pressure I I I I I I I I
Tire Rotation Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Steering Wheel & Linkage I I I I
Power steering Fluid & Lines I I I I
Drive Shaft Boots IIIIIIII
Safety Belts, Buckles & Anchorages I I I I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch I I I 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 SM grade
or SAE 10W30 SM
grade
Engine 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