engine coolant SUZUKI IGNIS 2020 User Guide

7-5INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#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
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*1-2. Valve clearance [Class 2] (#1) – I – I – I
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Engine oil and engine oil filter
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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
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Exhaust system (except catalyst)
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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
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Dusty condition Refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
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Fuel lines
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*3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles).
*3-4.
Fuel tank
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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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7-9INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
• Class 1: K12C engine
• Class 2: K12M engine#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) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45
miles (x1000) 4.5 9 13.5 18 22.5 27
months6 1218243036ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Re placement – I – I – R*1-2.
Valve clearance
[Class 2] (#1)
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1-3. Engine oil and engine oil filter RRRRRR
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)
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*1-5. Exhaust system (except catalyst) ––– I ––
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs [Class 1] Iridium plug – – – R – –
[Class 2] Nickel plug
Replace every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 8 months.
FUEL
3-1.
Air cleaner filter element*
1
Inspect every 2500 km (1500 miles).
Replace every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
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*3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles).
*3-4.
Fuel tank
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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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7-10
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#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) 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90
miles (x1000) 31.5 36 40.5 45 49.5 54 months 42 48 54 60 66 72ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Re placement – I – I – R*1-2.
Valve clearance
[Class 2] (#1)
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1-3. Engine oil and engine oil filter RRRRRR
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)
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*1-5. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – I ––– I
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs [Class 1] Iridium plug – R – – – R
[Class 2] Nickel plug
Replace every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 8 months.
FUEL
3-1.
Air cleaner filter element*
1
Inspect every 2500 km (1500 miles).
Replace every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
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*3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105000 km (63000 miles).
*3-4.
Fuel tank
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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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7-14
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#1: For further details, see “Engine oil and filter” in this section.
#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: Standard (Green)”.
Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 20 40 60 80 100 120
miles (x1000) 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 months 12 24 36 48 60 72ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt (with SHVS) Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement – I – R – I
(without SHVS) Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement
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1-2. Engine oil and engine oil filter ACEA Standards or SUZUKI G ENUINE OIL (#1) RRRRRR
Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1) Replace eve ry 15000 km (9375 miles) or 12 months.
Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
1-3. Engine coolant SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) (#2) First time only : Replace at 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.

Second time and after:
Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) Replace every 40000 km (25000 mile s) or 36 months.
*1-4.
Exhaust system (except catalyst)
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IGNITION
2-1.
Spark plugs When unleaded fuel is used
Iridium plug
Replace every 100000 km (62500 miles) or 84 months.
Spark plugs When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element Paved-road Inspect every 20000 k m (12500 miles) or 12 months.
Replace every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 36 months.
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
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*3-3. Fuel tank –I–I–I

7-15INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#1: For further details, see “Engine oil and filter” in this section.
#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: Standard (Green)”.
Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 140 160 180 200 220 240
miles (x1000) 87.5 100 112.5 125 137.5 150 months 84 96 108 120 132 144ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt (with SHVS) Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement – R – I – R
(without SHVS) Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement
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1-2. Engine oil and engine oil filter ACEA Standards or SUZUKI G ENUINE OIL (#1) RRRRRR
Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1) Replace eve ry 15000 km (9375 miles) or 12 months.
Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
1-3. Engine coolant SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) (#2) First time only : Replace at 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.

Second time and after:
Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) Replace every 40000 km (25000 mile s) or 36 months.
*1-4.
Exhaust system (except catalyst)
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IGNITION
2-1.
Spark plugs When unleaded fuel is used
Iridium plug
Replace every 100000 km (62500 miles) or 84 months.
Spark plugs When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element Paved-road Inspect every 20000 k m (12500 miles) or 12 months.
Replace every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 36 months.
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe driving condition” schedule.
*3-2.
Fuel lines
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*3-3. Fuel tank –I–I–I

7-19INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#1: For further details, see “Engine oil and filter” in this section.
#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: Standard (Green)”.
Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 10 20 30 40 50 60
miles (x1000) 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 months6 1218243036ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Re placement – I – I – R 1-2.
Engine oil and engine oil filter
ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1)
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Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1)
Replace every 7500 km (4687 miles) or 6 months.Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
1-3.
Engine coolant
SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue) (#2)
First time only:
Replace at 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.
Second time and after: Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC:
Standard (Green)
Replace every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 36 months.
*1-4. Exhaust system (except catalyst) ––– I ––
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs Iridium plug Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element*
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Inspect every 2500 km (1562 miles).Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.
*3-2. Fuel lines ––– I ––
*3-3.
Fuel tank
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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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7-20
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#1: For further details, see “Engine oil and filter” in this section.
#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: Standard (Green)”.
Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever comes
first. km (x1000) 70 80 90 100 110 120
miles (x1000) 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 months 42 48 54 60 66 72ENGINE*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Re placement – I – I – R 1-2.
Engine oil and engine oil filter
ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1)
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Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1)
Replace every 7500 km (4687 miles) or 6 months.Refer to “Oil change request light” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
1-3.
Engine coolant
SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue) (#2)
First time only:
Replace at 160000 km (100000 miles) or 96 months.
Second time and after: Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC:
Standard (Green)
Replace every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 36 months.
*1-4. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – I ––– I
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs Iridium plug Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element*
1
Inspect every 2500 km (1562 miles).Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.
*3-2. Fuel lines – I ––– I
*3-3.
Fuel tank
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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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7-28
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
Engine coolantSelection of coolantTo maintain optimum performance and
durability of your engine, use SUZUKI gen-
uine coolant or equivalent.
NOTE:
If you use the engine coolant other than
the SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) for replace-
ment, follow the schedule of SUZUKI LLC:
Standard (Green). To see the detail of the
maintenance schedule, refer to “Periodic
maintenance schedule” in this section.
This type of coolant is the best for cooling
system for the following reasons:
• The coolant helps maintain properengine temperature.
• It gives proper protection against freez- ing and boiling.
• It gives proper protection against corro- sion and rust. Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-
age your cooling system. Your authorized
SUZUKI dealer can help you select the
proper coolant.
Coolant level checkCheck the coolant le
vel at the reservoir
tank, not at the radiator. With the engine
cool, the coolant level should be between
“FULL” and “LOW” marks.Adding coolant
NOTICE
SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant;
This coolant is already diluted to the
proper percentage. Do not dilute with
distilled water additionally. Doing so
may result in the possibility of freez-
ing and/or overheating coolant.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging your cooling sys-
tem:
• Always use a high quality ethylene
glycol base non-silicate type cool-
ant diluted with distilled water at
the correct mixture concentration.
• Check that the proper mix is 50/50
coolant to distill ed water and in no
case higher than 70/30. Concentra-
tions greater than 70/30 coolant to
distilled water will cause overheat-
ing conditions.
• Do not use straight coolant nor plain water (except SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)).
• Do not add extra inhibitors or addi- tives. They may not be compatible
with your cooling system.
• Do not mix different types of base coolants. Doing so may result in
accelerated seal wear and/or the
possibility of severe overheating
and extensive engine or CVT (if
equipped) damage.
WA R N I N G
Swallowing engine coolant can cause
severe injury or death. Inhaling cool-
ant mist or vapors or getting coolant
in your eyes could result in severe
injury.
• Do not drink antifreeze or coolantsolution. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting. Immediately con-
tact a poison control center or a
physician.
• Avoid inhaling coolant mist or hot
vapors. If inhaled, remove to a
fresh air area.
• If coolant gets in the eyes, flush
with water and seek medical atten-
tion.
• Wash thoroughly after handling
coolant.
• Keep engine coolant out of the
reach of children and pets.

7-29INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
81PN200
If the coolant level is below “LOW” mark,
more coolant should be added. Remove
the reservoir tank cap and add coolant until
the reservoir tank level reaches “FULL”
mark. Never fill the reservoir tank above
“FULL” mark.Coolant replacementSince special procedures are required, ask
your authorized SUZUKI dealer for this job.
Air cleanerIf the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
in decreased power output and increased
fuel consumption.
(For K12C engine model)
81P60030
1) Remove the duct (1).
NOTICE
SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant;
This coolant is already diluted to the
proper percentage. Do not dilute with
distilled water additionally. Doing so
may result in the possibility of freez-
ing and/or overheating coolant.
NOTICE
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) cool-
ant;
• The mixture you use should con-tain 50% concentration of anti-
freeze.
• If the lowest ambient temperature in your area is expected to be –35°C
(–31°F) or below, use higher con-
centrations up to 60% following the
instructions on the antifreeze con-
tainer.
NOTICE
When putting the cap on the reser-
voir tank, line up the mark on the cap
and the mark on the tank. Failure to
follow this can result in coolant leak-
age.
FULL
LOW
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(1)

8-13EMERGENCY SERVICE
75RM4-01E
Engine trouble: Starter does not operate1) Try turning the ignition switch to“START” position or try pressing the
engine switch to change the ignition
mode to START with the headlights
turned on to determine the lead-acid
battery condition. If the headlights go
excessively dim or go off, it usually
means that either the lead-acid battery
is flat or the battery terminal contact is
poor. Recharge the lead-acid battery or
correct battery terminal contact as nec-
essary.
2) If the headlights remain bright, check the fuses. If the reas on for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
Engine trouble: Flooded engine(Vehicle without keyless push start sys-
tem)
If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine.
• Do not operate the starter motor for more than 12 seconds.
(Vehicle with keyless push start system)
If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine.
• Do not operate the starter motor for more than 12 seconds.
NOTE:
If the engine refuses to start, the starter
motor automatically stops after a certain
period of time. After the starter motor has
automatically stopped or if there is any-
thing abnormal in the engine starting sys-
tem, the starter motor runs only while the
engine switch is held pressed.
Engine trouble: OverheatingThe engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the high
engine coolant temperature warning light
comes on as overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and park.
3) Let the engine run at the normal idle speed for a few minutes until the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off.
WA R N I N G
If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to
cool it. Do not open the hood when
steam is present. When the steam
can no longer be seen or heard, open
the hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.