wheel SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2017 Workshop Manual

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
NOTE:
*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or
months, whichever comes first.
miles (×1000)367.515304590km (×1000)51012.5255075150months367.515304590
Engine and powertrain
Drive belt Inspect for damageI
Engine oil and oil filter NormalR
SevereR
Engine coolant“SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue)”
(#1)First time onlyR
Second time and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”R
Fuel and emission control system
Spark plugs Nickel plug
R
Air cleaner filter element *1 NormalRSevereIRBrake
Brake fluid Fluid level checkI
Brake pedal stroke CheckI
Parking brake
lever and cableLever movement check First time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
First time only
SevereI
Second time and afterSevereIChassis, body and others
Clutch Pedal and fluid levelI
Tires (including tire rotation) NormalI
SevereI
All latches, hinges and locks NormalISevereI
Steering system Steering wheel movement NormalISevereI

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NOTE:
*1:Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,
whichever comes first.
km (×1000)153045miles (×1000)91827months122436Brake
Brake discs and padsI
Brake hoses and pipesI
Brake fluid ReplacementR
Brake lever and cable Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)I
Chassis, body and others
Clutch (Pedal and fluid level)I
Wheel bearingsSevere onlyI
Suspension systemI
Steering systemI
Air conditioner filter element
(if equipped) *1Inspection First time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
Replacement NormalR
Inspection or replacement
SevereIR
WA R N I N G
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
#2: Replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.
NOTE:
*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-
ever comes first.
km (×1000)2.57.51015304575150miles (×1000)1.54.56918274590months-681224364896Engine and powertrain
Engine accessory drive belt Tension check NormalISevereI
Engine oil and engine oil filter NormalRSevereR
Engine coolant “SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)”
(#1)First time onlyR
Second time
and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard
(Green)”R
Fuel and emission control system
Spark plugs when unleaded
fuel is used(Standard type) Nickel plug NormalR(#2)SevereR
Spark plugs when leaded fuel
is used(Standard type) Nickel plug
R
Air cleaner filter element *1 Paved-road NormalIR
SevereIR
Dusty conditionIRBrake
Brake fluid CheckI
Brake lever and cable Check (1st 15000 km only) I
Chassis, body and others
Tires/WheelsI
All latches, hinges and locksI

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NOTE:
With disc brakes, the fluid level can be
expected to gradually fall as the brake
pads wear.
Brake pedal
Check brake pedal stroke. If the stroke is
so large, have the brake system inspected
by your SUZUKI dealer. If you doubt the
brake pedal is at its normal height, check it
as follows:
54G108
Minimum distance between brake pedal
and floor carpet “a”: 59 mm (2.3 in.)
With the engine running, measure the dis-
tance between the brake pedal and floor
carpet when the pedal is depressed with
approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force. The
minimum distance required is as specified.
Since your vehicle’s brake system is self-
adjusting, there is no need for pedal
adjustment.
If the pedal to floor carpet distance as
measured above is less than the minimum
distance required, have your vehicle
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
When measuring the distance between the
brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to
include the floor mat or rubber on the floor
wall in your measurement.
60G104S
WA R N I N G
Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal-
lowed, and harmful if it comes in con-
tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting. Immediately
contact a poison control center or a
physician. If brake fluid gets in eyes,
flush eyes with water and seek medi-
cal attention. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Solution can be poisonous
to animals. Keep out of reach of chil-
dren and animals.
WA R N I N G
If you experience any of the following
problems with your vehicle’s brake
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by your SUZUKI dealer.
• Poor braking performance
• Uneven braking (brakes not work-
ing uniformly on all wheels.)
• Excessive pedal travel
• Brake dragging
• Excessive noise

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Parking brake
54G109
Ratchet tooth specification “b”:
4th – 9th
Lever pull force (1):
200 N (20 kg, 45 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper adjust-
ment by counting the number of clicks
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly
pull up on the parking brake lever to the
point of full engagement. The parking
brake lever should stop between the speci-
fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels
should be securely locked. If the parking
brake is not properly adjusted or the
brakes drag after the lever has been fully
released, have the parking brake inspected
and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.
Brake discs
If the measured thickness or inner diame-
ter of the most worn part exceeds the
value indicated above, the parts should be
replaced with a new one. The measure-
ment involves disassembling each brake
and requires the use of a micrometer,
which must be done according to the
instructions described in the relevant ser-
vice manual or available from the relevant
repair information site.
Steering
68LM708
Steering wheel play “c”:
0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)
Check the play of the steering wheel by
gently turning it from left to right and mea-
suring the distance that it moves before
you feel slight resistance. The play should
be between the specified values.
Check that the steering wheel turns easily
and smoothly without rattling by turning it
all the way to the right and to the left while
driving very slowly in an open area. If the
amount of free play is not as specified or
you find anything else to be wrong, an
inspection must be performed by your
SUZUKI dealer.
EXAMPLEBrake location Minimum thickness
Front wheels 20.0 mm (0.8 in.)
Rear wheels 8.0 mm (0.3 in.)
“c”
EXAMPLE

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54G136
(1) Tread wear indicator
(2) Indicator location mark
2) Check that the depth of the tread
groove is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in.).
To help you check this, the tires have
molded-in tread wear indicators in the
grooves. When the indicators appear
on the tread surface, the remaining
depth of the tread is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
or less and the tire should be replaced.
3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and
damage. Any tires with cracks or other
damage should be replaced. If any tires
show abnormal wear, have them
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.4) Check for loose wheel bolts.
5) Check that there are no nails, stones or
other objects sticking into the tires.
EXAMPLECAUTION
Hitting curbs and running over rocks
can damage tires and affect wheel
alignment. Have tires and wheel
alignment checked periodically by
your SUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
• Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped
with tires which are all the same
type and size. This is important to
ensure proper steering and han-
dling of the vehicle. Never mix tires
of different size or type on the four
wheels of your vehicle. The size
and type of tires used should be
only those approved by SUZUKI as
standard or optional equipment for
your vehicle.
• Replacing the wheels and tires
equipped on your vehicle with cer-
tain combinations of aftermarket
wheels and tires can significantly
change the steering and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
• Therefore, use only those wheel
and tire combinations approved by
SUZUKI as standard or optional
equipment for your vehicle.
NOTICE
Replacing the original tires with tires
of a different size may result in false
speedometer or odometer readings.
Check with your SUZUKI dealer
before purchasing replacement tires
that differ in size from the original
tires.
NOTICE
For 4WD models, replacing a tire with
one of a different size, or using differ-
ent brands among the four tires can
result in damage to the drive train.

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Tire rotation
4-tire rotation
54G114
To avoid uneven wear of your tires and to
prolong their life, rotate the tires as illus-
trated. Tires should be rotated every 10000
km (6000 miles). After rotation, adjust front
and rear tire pressures to the specification
listed on your vehicle’s tire information
label.
NOTE:
(For Mexico)
For additional instruction, refer to “SUP-
PLEMENT” section in the end of this book.
Compact spare tire (if equipped)
54G115
(1) Wear indicator
(2) Indicator location mark
Your vehicle comes equipped with a com-
pact spare tire. It is designed to save
space in your storage area, and its lighter
weight facilitates installing the spare tire
when getting a flat tire. It is only intended
for temporary emergency use, until the
conventional tire can be repaired or
replaced. The inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire should be checked at
least once a month. Use a quality pocket-
type inflation pressure gauge and set at
420 kPa (60 psi). At the same time, check
that the tire is stored securely. If it is not,
tighten it.Note that two or more compact spare tires
should not be used on one vehicle simulta-
neously.
WA R N I N G
The compact spare tire and wheel are
intended for temporary emergency
use only. Continuous use of this
spare can result in tire failure and
loss of control. Always observe these
precautions when using this spare:
• Your vehicle should be handled in a
different way when using this
spare.
• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Replace this spare with a standard
tire and wheel as soon as possible.
• Use of this spare will reduce
ground clearance.
• Recommended air pressure for this
spare is 420 kPa (60 psi).
• Do not use tire chains on the com-
pact spare. If you must use tire
chains, rearrange the wheels so
standard tires and wheels are fitted
to the front axle.
• The compact spare tire has a much
shorter tread life than the conven-
tional tires on your vehicle.
Replace the tire as soon as the
tread wear indicator appears.
• When replacing the compact spare
tire, use a replacement tire with the
exact same size and construction.

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54P000705
To remove the battery:
1) Disconnect the negative cable (2).
2) Disconnect the positive cable (3).
3) Remove the bracket bolt (4) and
remove the bracket (5).
4) Remove the battery.
To install the battery:
1) Install the battery in the reverse order of
removal.
2) Tighten the bracket bolt and battery
cables securely.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected, some of
the vehicle’s functions will be initialized
and/or deactivated.
These functions must be required to reset
after the battery is reconnected.(Battery label)
54P000733
(6) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
(7) Chemical symbol of “Pb”The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (5)
located on the battery label indicates that
the used battery should be collected sepa-
rately from ordinary household trash.
The chemical symbol of “Pb” (6) indicates
the battery contains more than 0.004%
lead.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed
of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-
vent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropri-
ate trash handling of the battery. The recy-
cling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed infor-
mation about disposing of or recycling the
used battery, consult your SUZUKI dealer.
(2)
(3)
(4)(5)EXAMPLEWA R N I N G
Batteries contain toxic substances
including sulfuric acid and lead. They
could have potential negative conse-
quences for the environment and
human health. Used batteries must
be disposed of or recycled according
to applicable rules or regulations and
must not be disposed of with ordi-
nary household trash. Make sure not
to tip over the battery when you
remove it from the vehicle. Other-
wise, sulfuric acid could run out and
you might get injury.
Pb
(6)
(7)

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61MM0B078
(3) Removal
(4) Installation
2) To remove the bulb of the front turn sig-
nal light (1) from the bulb holder, push
in the bulb and turn it counterclockwise.
To install a new bulb, push it in and turn
it clockwise.
To remove and install the bulb of the
front position light (2), simply pull out or
push in the bulb.
Front fog light (if equipped)
1) Start the engine. Turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of the fog
light to be replaced to replace the bulb
easily. Then turn off the engine.
54P000732
2) Remove the screws (1).
54P000712
3) Remove the clips (2) by prying them off
with a flat-bladed screwdriver as shown
in the illustration.
(2)
(1) (3)
(4)
EXAMPLE
(1)
EXAMPLE
(2)
EXAMPLE

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1) Start the engine. Turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of the fog
light to be replaced the bulb easily.
Then turn off the engine.
54P000732
2) Remove the screws (1).
54P000712
3) Remove the clips (2) by prying them off
with a flat-bladed screwdriver as shown
in the illustration.
54P000713
4) Remove the end of the front fender
splash guard (3), and open the end of
the cover (4) inside the fender.(1)
EXAMPLE
(2)
EXAMPLE
(3)(4)
EXAMPLE