brakes SUZUKI IGNIS 2021 Owner's Manual

6-5VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
75RM4-01E
60A186
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Be careful when overtaking othervehicles. Allow enough room for
your trailer before changing lanes,
and use turn signal lights properly
in advance.
• Slow down and shift into a lower gear before you reach long or steep
downhill grades. It is hazardous to
attempt downshifting while you are
descending a hill.
• Do not step on the brake pedal strongly. This could cause the
brakes to over-heat resulting in
reduced braking efficiency. Use
engine braking as much as possi-
ble.
• Because of the added trailer weight, your engine may overheat
on hot days when going up long or
steep hills. Pay attention to your
engine temperature. If the high
engine coolant temperature warn-
ing light (red color) indicates over-
heating, pull off the road and stop
the vehicle in a safe place. Refer to
“Engine trouble: Overheating” in
the “EMERGENCY SERVICE” sec-
tion.
WA R N I N G
When parking your vehicle and con-
nected trailer, always use the follow-
ing procedure:
1) Apply the vehicle’s brakes firmly.
2) Have another person place wheel
chocks under the wheels of the
vehicle and the trailer while you
are holding the brakes.
3) Slowly release the brakes until the wheel chocks absorb the load.
4) Fully engage the parking brake.
5) Manual transaxle – turn off the engine, then shift into reverse or
first gear.
Auto Gear Shift – shift into reverse
or first gear and check the gear
position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster to make sure that the
transaxle is engaged in 1st or
reverse, then turn off the engine.
CVT – shift into “P” (Park) and
turn off the engine.
When starting out after parking:
1) Depress the clutch and start the engine.
2) Shift into gear, release the parking brake, and slowly pull away from
the chocks.
3) Stop, apply the brakes firmly and hold them.
4) Have another person remove the
chocks.

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

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
Clutch pedalCable control clutch
54G274
Clutch pedal play “d”:
10 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 in.)
Measure the clutch pedal play by moving
the clutch pedal with your hand and mea-
suring the distance it moves until you feel
slight resistance. The play in the clutch
pedal should be between the specified val-
ues. If the play is more or less than the
above, or clutch dragging is felt with the
pedal fully depressed, have the clutch
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
BrakesBrake fluid
75RM095
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between “MAX”
and “MIN” lines.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
If your brake fluid level is near the
“MIN” line, there is a possibility of
brake pad and/or shoe wear and brake
fluid leakage.
Consult with your authorized SUZUKI
dealer regarding this possibility
before filling the reservoir.
WA R N I N G
Failure to follow the guidelines below
can result in personal injury or seri-
ous damage to the brake system.
• If the brake fluid in the reservoir drops below a certain level, the
brake warning light on the instru-
ment cluster will come on (the
engine must be running with the
parking brake fully disengaged).
Should the light come on, immedi-
ately ask your SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the brake system.
• A rapid fluid loss indicates leakage
in the brake system which should
be inspected by your SUZUKI
dealer immediately.
• Do not use any fluid other than SAE J1703 or DOT3 brake fluid. Do not
use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has
been stored in old or open contain-
ers. It is essential that foreign parti-
cles and other liquids are kept out
of the brake fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Be careful
when refilling the reservoir.

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NOTE:
• The fluid level can be expected to gradu-ally fall as the brake pad and/or shoe
wear.
• Brake fluid absorbs water over time and
brake fluid with high water content may
cause vapor lock or brake system mal-
function.
Replace your brake fluid in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in your
Owner’s Manual.Brake pedalCheck 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”: 73 mm (2.9 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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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
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 park ing brake inspected
and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.
Brake discs and brake drumsBrake disc
(For EU countries)
(Except for EU countries)
Brake drum
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 or
caliper, which must be done according to
the instructions described in the relevant
service manual or available from the rele-
vant repair information site.
Steering
75RM035
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 r attling 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.
EXAMPLE
Brake location Minimum thickness
Front wheels 18.0 mm (0.71 in.)
Brake location Minimum thickness
Front wheels 15.0 mm (0.59 in.)
Brake location Maximum inner diameter
Rear wheels 181 mm (7.13 in.)
“c”
EXAMPLE

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EMERGENCY SERVICE
75RM4-01E
Using compressor to inflate a tire1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.
Set the parking brake firmly and shift
into “P” (Park) if your vehicle has a
CVT, or shift into “R” (Reverse) if your
vehicle has a manual transaxle or Auto
Gear Shift.
2) Take out the compressor.
3) Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve.
4) Connect the air ho se of the compressor
to the tire valve.
5) Connect the power plug of the com- pressor to the accessory socket. For a
manual transaxle or an Auto Gear Shift
vehicle, shift from “R” (Reverse) into “N”
(Neutral). Start the engine. Switch on
the compressor. Inflate the tire to the
required air pressure.
Jump-starting instructions
1) Use only a 12-volt lead-acid battery to
jump-start your vehicle. Position the
good 12-volt lead-acid battery close to
your vehicle so that the jump leads will
reach both batteries. When using a bat-
tery installed on another vehicle, check
that two vehicles do not touch each
other. Set the parking brakes fully on
both vehicles.
2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except those necessary for safety reasons (for
example, headlights or hazard lights).
NOTICE
Do not operate the compressor for
longer than 10 minutes. It can cause
overheating of the compressor.
WA R N I N G
• Never attempt to jump-start your
vehicle if the lead-acid battery
appears to be frozen. Batteries in
this condition may explode.
• When making jump lead connec- tions, check that your hands and
the jump leads remain clear from
pulleys, belts or fans.
• Lead-acid batteries produce flam-
mable hydrogen gas. Keep flames
and sparks away from the battery
or an explosion may occur. Never
smoke when working near the bat-
tery.
• If the booster ba ttery you use for
jump-starting is installed in another
vehicle, check that the two vehicles
are not touching each other.
• If your lead-acid battery discharges repeatedly, for no apparent reason,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
• To avoid harm to yourself or dam- age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump-starting instructions
below.
If you are in doubt, call for qualified
road service.
NOTICE
Your vehicle should not be started by
pushing or towing. This starting
method could result in permanent
damage to the catalytic converter.
Use jump leads to start a vehicle with
a weak or flat battery.

9-4
APPEARANCE CARE
75RM4-01E
Cleaning exteriorCaring for aluminum wheels
NOTE:
• Do not use an acidic or alkaline deter-gent, or a cleaner containing petroleum
solvent to wash aluminum wheels.
These types of cleaner will cause per-
manent spots, discoloration and cracks
on finished surfaces and damage to cen-
ter caps.
• Do not use a bristle brush and soap con-
taining an abrasive material. These will
damage finished surfaces.
WashingWashing by hand
60B212S
When washing the vehicle, park it in the
place where direct sunlight does not fall on
it and follow the in structions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel housings with pressurized water to
remove mud and debris. Use plenty of
water.
2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt. Remove dirt and mud from the body
exterior with running water. You may
use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use
hard materials which can scratch the
paint or plastic. Remember that the
headlight covers or lenses are made of
plastic in m any cases.
NOTICE
It is important that your vehicle be
kept clean and free from dirt. Failure
to keep your vehicle clean may result
in fading of the paint or corrosion to
various parts of th e vehicle body.
WA R N I N G
• Never attempt to wash and wax
your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
• When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, wear gloves
and a long-sleeved shirt to protect
your hands and arms from being
cut.
• After washing your vehicle, care-
fully test the brakes before driving
to check that they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
NOTICE
When washing the vehicle:
• Avoid directing steam or hot waterof more than 80°C (176°F) on plas-
tic parts.
• To avoid damaging engine compo- nents, do not use pressurized
water in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the paint or plas-
tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off
without ample water. Follow the
above procedure.

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INDEX
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75RM4-01E
INDEXSymbols“SET” indicator light ......................................................... 2-115AAccelerator pedal................................................................. 3-12
Accessory socket ............. .................................. ................... 5-6
Adding coolant................................................. .................... 7-28
Adjusting headlight pattern .................................... .......... 2-120
AIR BAG light .................................................. .......... 2-55, 2-106
Air cleaner .................................................... ........................ 7-29
Air conditioner filter replacement ............................. ......... 7-59
Air conditioning system ...... ................................................ 7-58
AM/FM CD player ................................................ ................. 5-33
AM/FM/DAB CD player ........... ............................................. 5-33
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................... 3-76, 3-78
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ................... 2- 104
Anti-theft feature ............................................. ..................... 5-79
Assist grips ................................................... ......................... 5-7
Audio system ................................................... .................... 5-33
Auto Gear Shift ................................................ .................... 3-25
Auto Gear Shift oil ............................................ ................... 7-34
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ....... 2-111
Automatic heating and air conditioning system
(climate control) .............................................. ..................... 5-26
Auto-on headlight system...... ........................................... 2-117
AUX function ................................................... ..................... 5-63
AUX/USB socket ................................................. ................... 5-7
Average fuel consumption....................................... .. 2-74, 2-94
Average speed .................................................. ................... 2-74
BBattery ................................................................................... 7-42
Battery replacement........... .........................................2-12, 2-15
Bluetooth
® audio......................................................... ......... 5-74
Bluetooth® hands-free .................................................... ..... 5-65
Brake assist system............................................ ................. 3-76
Brake discs and brake drums .................................... ......... 7-38
Brake fluid.................................................... ......................... 7-36
Brake pedal .................................................... ..............3-12, 7-37
Brake system warning light ..................................... ......... 2-103
Brakes ......................................................... .......................... 7-36
Braking ........................................................ .......................... 3-75
Brightness control ............................................. .................. 2-70
Built date ..................................................... .......................... 12-1
Bulb replacement ............................................... .................. 7-49
CCable control clutch........................................... .................. 7-36
Catalytic converter ........ ......................................................... 4-1
Center console tray......... ....................................................... 5-9
Central door locking system .................................... ............. 2-3
Changing engine oil and filter................................. ............ 7-25
Changing wheels................................................ .................... 8-4
Charging light ................................................. .................... 2-106
Chassis serial number ....... .................................................. 10-1
Child restraint ................................................ ....................... 12-1
Child restraint system f or countries applied for
UN Regulation No.16............................................ ................ 2-43
Child restraint systems ........................................ ............... 2-40
Child-proof locks (rear door) .................................. .............. 2-5
Clock .......................................................... ..................2-74, 2-98
Clutch pedal................................................... ..............3-12, 7-36

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INDEX75RM4-01E
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (for EU countries and Israel) ........................... 7-18
Maintenance schedule ........................................... ............... 7-2
Malfunction indicator light .................................... ............ 2-107
Manual heating and air conditioning system .................... 5 -21
Manual mode .................................................... .................... 3-22
Manual mode indicator.......................................... .............. 2-77
Manual transaxle............................................... ................... 3-17
Manual transaxle oil ........................................... ................. 7-34
Manual window control .......................................... ............. 2-20
Master warning indicator light................................. ......... 2-115
Mirrors ........................................................ .......................... 2-23OOdometer ....................................................... .............. 2-78, 2-94
Off-road driving... .................................. ................................. 4-6
Oil change request light ....................................... ............. 2-113
Oil filter replacement ......................................... .................. 7-26
Oil indicator .................................................. ........................ 2-94
Oil level check ................................................ ...................... 7-24
Oil pressure light ............................................. .................. 2-105
Open door warning light ........................................ ........... 2-108
Outside rearview mirror folding switch ......................... .... 2-24
Outside rearview mirrors ....................................... ............. 2-24PParking brake ....................................................................... 7-38
Parking brake lever............................................ .................. 3-10
Parking brake reminder buzzer .................................. ........ 3-11
Pedal .......................................................... ........................... 3-12
Periodic maintenance schedule
(except for EU countries and I srael) ........................... ......... 7-3 Periodic maintenance schedule
(for EU countries and Israel
) ............................................... 7-13
Pinching prevention function ................................... .......... 2-22
Power-assisted brakes .......................................... .............. 3-75
RRadio antenna ...................................................................... 5-32
Raising vehicle with garage jack ............................... ........... 8-3
RDS (Radio Data System)..... ............................................... 5-47
Rear bottle holder ............................................. ..................... 5-9
Rear combination light ......................................... ............... 7-53
Rear cup holder ................................................ ...................... 5-9
Rear differential oil.......................................... ..................... 7-34
Rear fog light ................................................. ....................... 7-54
Rear fog light indicator light ................................. ............ 2-111
Rear fog light switch .......................................... ................ 2-119
Rear outside seat belt guide ................................... ............ 2-39
Rear seats .......... ................................................................... 2-29
Rear window wiper/washer switch ................................ ... 2-127
Rearview camera ................................................ .................. 3-72
Refill with oil and oil leaka ge check ................................... 7-27
Refilling ...................................................... ........................... 7-25
Remote audio controls ...... .................................................. 5-77
Remote folding mirrors ......................................... .............. 2-25
Replacement of the battery ..................................... ............ 7-43
Replacing tires and/or wheels .................................. .......... 3-93
Reversing light ................................................ ..................... 7-53
Roof rails..................................................... .......................... 5-11
Running-in ..................................................... ......................... 4-1SSeat adjustment ................................................ ..........2-27, 2-29
Seat belt inspection ........................................... .................. 2-40