brake fluid SUZUKI IGNIS 2021 Owners Manual

Classification: API SG, SH, SJ, SL, SM or SN
Viscosity: SAE 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40,
15W-40, 20W-40
(K12M engine models)
(K12C engine models)
22.0 mmENGLISH
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
Printed in Japan
Suzuki Red: Magenta 100%, Yellow 100%
Suzuki Blue: Cyan 100%, Magenta 70%
Takumi Blue: Cyan 100%, Black 85%
Black
IGNIS
99011-75RM4-01E
OWNER’S MANUAL
Keep With Vehicle At All Times.
Contains Important Information
On Safety, Operation & Maintenance.
See page 1-1
Fuel recommendation:
Engine oil recommendation:
Classification: ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5
API SL, SM or SN
ILSAC GF-3, GF-4 or GF-5
Viscosity: SAE 0W-16, 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40
For further details, see “Engine oil and filter” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.
Part No. 99011-75RM4-01E May, 2018
Brake fluid: DOT3 or SAE J1703
Tire cold pressure: See the Tire Information Label located on the
driver’s door lock pillar.
CVT fluid:
SUZUKI CVT FLUID GREEN-2

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75RM4-01E
Brake system warning light
82K170
Three different types of operations exist
depending on the vehicle’s specification.
• The light comes on briefly when the igni- tion switch is turned to “ON” position or
the engine switch is pressed to change
the ignition mode to ON.
• The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch
in “ON” position or the ignition mode is
ON.
• The light comes on under either or both of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
specified level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking
brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is adequate.
The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake
force control function (proportioning valve
function) of the ABS system fails. If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system.
If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping the vehicle on the shoulder of
the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive the
vehicle cautiously at low speed to the
nearest dealer for repairs or tow the
vehicle to the nearest dealer for repairs. NOTE:
Because the brake system is self-adjust-
ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake
pads become worn. Replenishing the
brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
periodic maintenance.
NOTE:
Parking brake reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to release the parking brake if you
start the vehicle without releasing the park-
ing brake. Check that the parking brake is
fully released and the brake system warn-
ing light turns off.
WA R N I N G
Remember that stopping distance
may be longer, you may have to push
harder on the pedal, and the pedal
may go down farther than normal.
WA R N I N G
If any of the following conditions
occur, you should immediately ask
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
• If the brake system warning light
does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
brake has been fully released.
• If the brake system warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” posi-
tion or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to ON.
• If the brake system warning light comes on at any time during vehi-
cle operation.

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75RM4-01E
NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.
4) Check that the hood is fully closed andlatched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and head restraint.
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking brake lever.
8) Adjust the mirrors.
9) Check that you and all passengers have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Check that all warning lights come on as the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to ON.
11)Check all gauges.
12)Check that the brake system warning light turns off when the parking brake is
released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Lead-acid battery solution level
5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the
vehicle. Check that you cannot open the hood all the way without releasing
the secondary latch. Close the hood
securely after checking for proper latch
operation. See the item “All latches,
hinges and locks” of “Chassis, body
and others” in “Maintenance schedule”
in the “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
NANCE” section for lubrication sched-
ule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
Engine oil consumptionIt is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle
operation.
The amount of engine oil consumption
depends on viscosity and quality of the oil
and your driving conditions.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler-
ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately
5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
(1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump-
tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil
level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-
ing. This is because the oil gradually
becomes diluted with fuel or moisture,
WA R N I N G
Check that the hood is fully closed
and latched before d riving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.

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75RM4-01E
Brake assist systemWhen you slam the brakes on, the brake
assist system determines it to be an emer-
gency stop and provides more powerful
braking for a driver who cannot hold down
the brake pedal firmly.
NOTE:
If you quickly and forcefully depress the
brakes, you may hear clicking sound by
the brake assist system operation. This is
normal and indicates that the brake assist
system is activated properly.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-
tronically controlling braking pressure. It
will also help you maintain steering control
when braking on slippery surfaces or when
braking hard.
The ABS works automatically, so you do
not need any special braking technique.
Just push the brake pedal down without
pumping. The ABS will operate whenever
it senses that the wheels are locking up.
You may feel the brake pedal move a little
while the ABS is operating.
NOTE:
• The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is under about 9 km/h (6 mph).
• If the ABS system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat-
ing in the brake pedal. This is normal
and indicates that the brake fluid pres-
sure is being controlled properly.
• You may hear an operation sound when you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the
above systems are in the self-check
mode. This sound does not indicate a
malfunction.
WA R N I N G
Even without reserve power in the
brake system, you can still stop the
vehicle by pressing the brake pedal
harder than normally required. How-
ever, the stopping distance may be
longer.
WA R N I N G
• On some types of loose surfaces (such as gravel, snow-covered
roads, etc.), the stopping distance
required for a vehicle with ABS
may be slightly greater than the
one required for a comparable vehi-
cle with a conventional brake sys-
tem. With a conventional brake
system, skidding tires are able to
plow the gravel or snow layer,
shortening the stopping distance.
ABS minimizes this resistance
effect. Allow for extra stopping dis-
tance when driving on loose sur-
faces.
• On regular paved roads, some driv-
ers may be able to obtain slightly
shorter stopping distances with
conventional brake systems than
with ABS.
• In both of the above conditions, ABS will still offer the advantage of
helping you maintain directional
control. However, remember that
ABS will not compensate for bad
road or weather conditions or poor
driver judgment. Use good judg-
ment and do not drive too fast.

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NOTE:
• If the ESP
® system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat-
ing in the brake pedal. This is normal
and indicates that the brake fluid pres-
sure is being controlled properly.
• You may hear an operation sound when you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the
above systems are in the self-check
mode. This sound does not indicate a
malfunction. The ESP
® indicator lights are described
below:
ESP
® warning light
52KM133
This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the following sy stems is activated.
• Stability control system
• Traction control system
• Hill descent control system (if equipped)
• Grip control system (if equipped)
If this light blinks, drive carefully.
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position, or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working. NOTE:
When the ESP
® warning light comes on
and stays on while driving, indicating a
malfunction of the ESP
® systems (other
than ABS), the brake system will function
as an ordinary ABS with no additional
ESP
® functions.
ESP
® OFF indicator light
57L30045
You should turn the ESP
® on during your
ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-
efits of all of the ESP
® systems.
It may be required to turn the ESP
® sys-
tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud, or snow, where wheel
spin is necessary.
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• The ESP
® may not work properly if
the tires are excessively worn.
Replace tires when the tread wear
indicators in the grooves appear on
the tread surface.
• The ESP® is not a substitute for
winter tires or tire chains on a
snow-covered road.
WA R N I N G
• The ESP
® may not work properly if
engine related parts such as the
muffler are not equivalent to stan-
dard equipment or are extremely
deteriorated.
• Do not modify the vehicle’s sus- pension since the ESP
® may not
work properly.
NOTICE
If the ESP
® warning light comes on
and stays on while driving, there may
be a malfunction of the ESP
® sys-
tems (other than ABS). You should
have the systems inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
7
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
75RM4-01E
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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#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.

7-7INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
#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

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#3: Tires/Wheels (including tire rotation) for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (4500 miles) or 6 months.
#4: Wheel bearings for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (4500 miles) or 6 months.
#5: Drive axle boots for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (45 00 miles) or 6 months.
#6: Suspension system for Mexico models :Inspect every 7500 km (4 500 miles) or 6 months.
#7: Steering system for Mexico m odels :Inspect every 7500 km (450 0 miles) or 6 months.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 1218243036BRAKE*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) –I–I–I
Brake drums and shoes (rear)
–
–
–
I
–
–
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes ––– I ––
5-3.
Brake fluid
Check, *Replacement
–
–
–
R
–
–
5-4. Brake lever and cable
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
– I ––––
CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch (Cable control type) –I–I–I6-2.
Tires/Wheels (#3)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-3. Wheel bearings (#4) –I–I–I
*6-4.
Drive axle boots (#5)
–
I
–
I
–
I
*6-5. Suspension system (#6) ––– I ––
*6-6.
Steering system (#7)
–
–
–
I
–
–
*6-7.
Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.Replace every 60000 km (36000 miles) or 48 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”
–––R––
6-8.
Continuously variable transaxle (CVT)
Fluid level
–
–
–
I
–
–
*Fluid deterioration check*
2 –––I––
*Fluid change
Replace every 75000 km (45000 miles).
6-9. All latches, hinges and locks ––– I ––
*6-10.
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
3
–
I
–
I
–
R
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.