maintenance SUZUKI IGNIS 2018 Owner's Manual

6-4
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
75RM4-01E
Additional trailer towing warnings
WA R N I N G
Connect trailer lights and hook up
safety chains every time you tow.
NOTICE
Because towing a trailer puts addi-
tional stress on your vehicle, more
frequent maintenance will be
required than under normal driving
conditions. Follow the schedule in
“Maintenance recommended under
severe driving conditions”.
WA R N I N G
Your vehicle should be handled in a
different way when towing a trailer.
For the safety of yourself and others,
observe the following precautions:
• Practice turning, stopping, andreversing before you begin towing
a trailer in traffi c. Do not tow a
trailer in traffic until you are confi-
dent that you can handle the vehi-
cle and trailer safely.
• Never exceed towing speed limits
or 80 km/h (50 mph), whichever is
lower.
• Never drive at a speed that causes shaking or swaying of the trailer. If
you notice even the slightest sign
of shaking or sw aying, slow down.
• When roads are wet, slippery or rough, drive at a slower speed than
you would on dry or smooth roads.
Failure to slow down when road
conditions are bad can result in
loss of control.
• Always have someone guide you when reversing.
(Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Allow adequate stopping distance.Stopping distance is increased
when you tow a trailer. For each 16
km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at
least one vehicle and trailer length
between you and the vehicle
ahead. Allow a greater stopping
distance if roads are wet or slip-
pery.
• If the trailer has over-run brakes,
apply the brakes gradually to avoid
snatching caused by the trailer
wheels locking.
• Slow down before corners and maintain a steady speed while cor-
nering. Deceleration or accelera-
tion while cornering can result in
loss of control. Remember that a
larger than normal turning radius is
needed because the trailer wheels
will be closer than vehicle wheels
to the inside of the turn.
• Avoid sudden acceleration and stopping of the vehicle. Do not
make quick maneuvers unless they
are necessary.
• Slow down in cross winds and be
prepared for gusts of wind from
large passing vehicles. (Continued)

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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75RM4-01E
60G410
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEMaintenance schedule ........................................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance schedule
(except for EU countries and Israel) .......................... ........ 7-3
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (except for EU countries and Israel) .............. 7 -8
Periodic maintenance schedule
(for EU countries and Israel) ................................. ............. 7-13
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (for EU countries and Israel) ........................... 7-18
Drive belt .................................................... .......................... 7-23
Engine oil and filter ......................................... .................... 7-23
Engine coolant ................................................ .................... 7-28
Air cleaner ................................................... ......................... 7-29
Spark plugs ................................................... ....................... 7-31
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) fluid ................... .. 7-32
Gear oil ...................................................... ........................... 7-34
Clutch pedal .................................................. ....................... 7-36
Brakes ............. ..................................................................... 7-36
Steering ...................................................... .......................... 7-38
Tires ......................................................... ............................. 7-39
Battery ....................................................... ........................... 7-42
Fuses ......................................................... ........................... 7-45
Headlight aiming .............................................. ................... 7-48
Bulb replacement .............................................. .................. 7-49
Wiper blades .................................................. ...................... 7-55
Windshield washer fluid ....................................... .............. 7-58
Air conditioning system ....................................... .............. 7-58

7-1INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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60B128S
WA R N I N G
Take extreme care when working on
your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Carefully observe the follow-
ing precautions:
• To prevent damage or unintendedactivation of the air bag system or
seat belt pretensioner system, check
that the lead-acid battery is discon-
nected and the ignition switch has
been in “LOCK” position or the igni-
tion mode has been LOCK (OFF) for
at least 90 seconds before perform-
ing any electrical service work on
your SUZUKI vehicle. Do not touch
air bag system components, seat
belt pretensioner system compo-
nents or wires.
The wires are wrapped with yellow
tape or yellow tubing, and the cou-
plers are yellow for easy identifica-
tion.
• Do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, tools, and other
objects away from the fan and drive
belt. Even though the fan may not
be moving, it can automatically
turn on without warning.
• When it is necessary to perform
service work with the engine run-
ning, check that the parking brake
is set fully and the transaxle is in
Neutral (for manual transaxle or
Auto Gear Shift vehicles) or Park
(for CVT vehicles).
• 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 fuel 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. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• 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
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Maintenance scheduleThe following table shows the times when
you should perform regular maintenance
on your vehicle. This table shows in miles,
kilometers and months when you should
perform inspections, adjustments, lubrica-
tion and other services. These intervals
should be shortened if driving is usually
done under severe conditions (refer to
“Maintenance recommended under severe
driving conditions”).
WA R N I N G
SUZUKI recommends that mainte-
nance on items marked with an aster-
isk (*) be performed by your
authorized SUZUKI dealer or a quali-
fied service technician. If you are
qualified, you may perform mainte-
nance on the unmarked items by
referring to the instructions in this
section. If you are not sure whether
you can successfully complete any of
the unmarked maintenance jobs, ask
your authorized SUZUKI dealer to do
the maintenance for you.
NOTICE
Whenever it becomes necessary to
replace parts on your vehicle, it is
recommended that you use genuine
SUZUKI replacement parts or their
equivalent.

7-3INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Periodic maintenance schedule (except for EU countries and Israel)“R” : Replace or Change
“I” : Inspect, clean, adjust, lub ricate or replace as necessary
NOTE:
• Class 1: K12C engine
• Class 2: K12M engine
NOTE:
This table shows the service schedule up to 180000 km (108000 miles). Beyond 180000 km (108000 miles), perform the same service s
at the same intervals shown in the chart.

7-4
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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• Class 1: K12C engine
• Class 2: K12M engine• For Item 2-1. “Nickel plugs”, replace every 50000 km
if the local law requires.#1: Valve clearance for K12C engin e models is not required for maintenance.
#2: Perform the engine coolant l evel check under the daily inspection in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super (Bl ue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Stan-
dard (Green)”.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
miles (x1000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
months 12 24 36 48 60 72ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt [Class 1] Tension check, *Adjust ment, *Replacement – – I – – R
[Class 2] Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement
–
–
I
–
–
R
*1-2. Valve clearance [Class 2] (#1) – I – I – I
1-3.
Engine oil and engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
1-4. Engine coolant SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) (#2)

First time only: Replace at 150000 km (90000 miles) or 96 months .

Second time and after:
Replace every 75000 km (45000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) – – R – – R
*1-5.
Exhaust system (except catalyst)
–
I
–
I
–
I
IGNITION
2-1.
Spark plugs When unleaded fuel is used
[Class 1] Iridium plug
Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles) or 84 months.
[Class 2] Nickel plug – – R – – R
Spark plugs When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
FUEL 3-1.
Air cleaner filter element
Paved-road
I
I
R
I
I
R
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
–
I
–
I
–
I
*3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles).
*3-4.
Fuel tank
–
–
I
–
–
I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1.
PCV valve
Inspect every 80000 km (5 0000 miles) or 48 months.
*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emi ssion control system
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7-5INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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#1: Valve clearance for K12C engine models is not required for maintenance.
#2: Perform the engine coolant l evel check under the daily inspection in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC: Super (Bl ue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Stan-
dard (Green)”.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 105 120 135 150 165 180
miles (x1000) 63 72 81 90 99 108 months 84 96 108 120 132 144ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt [Class 1] Tension check, *Adjust ment, *Replacement – – I – – R
[Class 2] Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement
–
–
I
–
–
R
*1-2. Valve clearance [Class 2] (#1) – I – I – I
1-3.
Engine oil and engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
1-4. Engine coolant SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) (#2)

First time only: Replace at 150000 km (90000 miles) or 96 months .

Second time and after:
Replace every 75000 km (45000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) – – R – – R
*1-5.
Exhaust system (except catalyst)
–
I
–
I
–
I
IGNITION
2-1.
Spark plugs When unleaded fuel is used
[Class 1] Iridium plug
Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles) or 84 months.
[Class 2] Nickel plug – – R – – R
Spark plugs When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
FUEL 3-1.
Air cleaner filter element
Paved-road
I
I
R
I
I
R
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
–
I
–
I
–
I
*3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles).
*3-4.
Fuel tank
–
–
I
–
–
I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1.
PCV valve
Inspect every 80000 km (5 0000 miles) or 48 months.
*4-2.
Fuel evaporative emi ssion control system
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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#3: Tires/Wheels (including tire rotation) for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9000 miles) or 12 months.
#4: Wheel bearings for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (900 0 miles) or 12 months.
#5: Drive axle boots for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9 000 miles) or 12 months.
#6: Suspension system for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km ( 9000 miles) or 12 months.
#7: Steering system for Mexico m odels :Inspect every 15000 km (90 00 miles) or 12 months.Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
miles (x1000) 9 18 27 36 45 54 months 12 24 36 48 60 72BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) IIIIII
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes –I–I–I
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
R
–
R
–
R
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
I –––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) IIIIII6-2.
Tires/Wheels (#3)
I
I
I
I
I
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings (#4) –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots (#5)
–
–
I
–
–
I
*6-5. Suspension system (#6) –I–I–I
*6-6.
Steering system (#7)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
(I: 1st 15000 km only)
I
–
R
–
–
R
6-8. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I
6-9.
All latches, hinges and locks
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-10. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) –IR–IR
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 th e absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your deal er for assistance.

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#3: Tires/Wheels (including tire rotation) for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9000 miles) or 12 months.
#4: Wheel bearings for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (900 0 miles) or 12 months.
#5: Drive axle boots for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km (9 000 miles) or 12 months.
#6: Suspension system for Mexico models :Inspect every 15000 km ( 9000 miles) or 12 months.
#7: Steering system for Mexico m odels :Inspect every 15000 km (90 00 miles) or 12 months.Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first. km (x1000) 105 120 135 150 165 180
miles (x1000) 63 72 81 90 99 108 months 84 96 108 120 132 144BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) IIIIII
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes –I–I–I
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
R
–
R
–
R
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
––––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) IIIIII6-2.
Tires/Wheels (#3)
I
I
I
I
I
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings (#4) –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots (#5)
–
–
I
–
–
I
*6-5. Suspension system (#6) –I–I–I
*6-6.
Steering system (#7)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
(I: 1st 15000 km only)
–
–
R
–
–
R
6-8. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I
6-9.
All latches, hinges and locks
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-10. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) –IR–IR

7-8
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance recommended under severe driving conditions (except for EU countries and Israel)Follow this schedule if your vehicle is mainly operated under o ne or more of the following conditions:
• When most trips are le ss than 6 km (4 miles).
• When most trips are less than 16 km (10 miles) and outside temperature remains below freezing.
• Idling and/or low-speed operat ion in stop-and-go traffic.
• Operating in extremely cold we ather and/or on salted roads.
• Operating in rough and/or muddy areas.
• Operating in dusty areas.
• Repeated high speed drive or high engine revolutions.
• Towing a trailer, if admitted.
Schedule should also be followed if the vehicle is used for del ivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
NOTE:
• Class 1: K12C engine
• Class 2: K12M engine