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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
Vehicle LoadingYour vehicle was designed for specific weight
capacities. The weight capacities of your
vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR, front and rear). The
GVWR and GAWR (front and rear) are listed
in the “SPECIFICATIONS” section.
GVWR – Maximum permissible overall weight
of the fully loaded vehicle (including all the
occupants, accessories and cargo plus the
trailer nose weight if towing a trailer).
GAWR – (Front and Rear) Maximum per-
missible weight on an individual axle.
Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual
loads at the front and rear axles can only be
determined by weighing the vehicle. Compare
these weights to the GVWR and GAWR (front
and rear). If the gross vehicle weight or the
load on either axle exceeds these ratings, you
must remove enough weight to bring the load
down to the rated capacity.
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Always distribute cargo evenly. To
avoid personal injury or damage to your
vehicle, always secure cargo to prevent
it from shifting if the vehicle moves
suddenly. Place heavier objects on the
floor and as far forward in the cargo
area as possible. Never pile cargo
higher than the top of the seat backs.
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Never overload your vehicle. The gross
vehicle weight (sum of the weights of
the vehicle, all the occupants,
accessories, cargo plus trailer nose
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Vweight if towing a trailer) must never
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR). In addition, never
distribute a load so that the weight on
either the front or rear axle exceeds
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).Trailer TowingYour MARUTI SUZUKI was originally
designed to carry people and a normal
amount of cargo, not to tow a trailer. MARUTI
SUZUKI does not recommend you use your
vehicle to tow a trailer if there is not any local
regulation about towing capacity permitted (for
example, registered or statutory towing
capacity). Towing a trailer can adversely affect
handling, durability, and fuel economy.When you tow your vehicle, follow the
instructions below to avoid accidents
and damage to your vehicle. In addition,
be sure to observe government and
local requirements regarding vehicle
lighting and trailer hitches or tow bars.
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Towing Your VehicleYour vehicle may be towed behind another
Vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided
you use the proper towing method specified
for your vehicle. The towing method you
must use depends on the specifications of
your vehicle: whether it is a manual
transmission vehicle or an automatic
transmission vehicle.
Use the towing instruction table to select the
proper towing method for your vehicle, and
carefully follow the corresponding
instructions. Be sure to use proper towing
equipment designed for recreational towing
and make sure that towing speed does not
exceed 90 km/h.
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A safety chain should always be used
when you tow your vehicle.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-17BrakesBrake FluidCheck the brake fluid level by looking at the
reservoir in the engine compartment. Check
that the fluid level is between the “MAX”
and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid level is
near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the “MAX”
line with Maruti Genuine brake fluid.
83K-07-031
EXAMPLEFailure 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 panel will come on (the engine
must be running with the parking
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Vbrake fully disengaged). If the light
comes on, immediately contact your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect
the brake system.
A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in
the brake system which should be
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer immediately.
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Use cau-
tion when refilling the reservoir.
Do not use any fluid other than
specified 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.
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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
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Vto animals. Keep out of the reach of
children and animals.NOTE:
With disc brakes, the fluid level can be
expected to gradually fall as the brake pads
wear.Brake PedalCheck if the brake pedal stops at the regu-
lar height without “spongy” feeling when you
depress it. If not, have the brake system
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
If you doubt the brake pedal for the regular
height, check it as follows:
83K-07-032
Pedal to wall minimum distance “a”:
85 mm (3.3 in.)
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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 wall distance as mea-
sured above is less than the minimum dis-
tance required, have your vehicle inspec-ted
by your MARUTI 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.
83K-07-033
Parking Brake
Ratchet tooth specification “b”:
4th – 9th
Lever pull force (1):
200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs)
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If you experience any of the following
problems with your vehicle’s brake
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
Poor braking performance
Uneven braking (Brakes not working
uniformly on all wheels.)
Excessive pedal travel
Brake dragging
Excessive noise
83K-07-034
EXAMPLE
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 specified 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 MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.Steering
EXAMPLE
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
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(18) 15A Front fog light fuse
(19) 30A Ignition switch fuse
(20) 50APower window, Ignition,
Wiper, Starter
(21)100A All Electrical Load
(22)100A ABS, MIL, Front fog
(23)100AEPS, Radiator Fan,
Heater, Starter Motor
(24) 50ALamp
(25)100A Glow
(26) 30A Blank
(27) 30A Blank
(28) – Blank
(29) 20A FI fuse
(30) – Blank
(31) 10A FI3 fuseThe main fuse, primary fuses and some of
the individual fuses are located in the
engine compartment. If the main fuse blows,
no electrical component will function. If a
primary fuse blows, no electrical component
in the corresponding load group will
function. When replacing the main fuse, a
primary fuse or an individual fuse, use a
MARUTI genuine replacement.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller pro-
vided in the fuse box. The amperage of
each fuse is shown in the back of the fuse
box cover.
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If the main fuse or a primary fuse
blows, be sure to have your vehicle
inspected by a MARUTI SUZUKI
authorized dealer. Always use a Maruti
Genuine replacement. Never use a
substitute such as a wire even for a
temporary repair, or extensive
electrical damage and a fire can result.NOTE:
Make sure that the fuse box always carries
spare fuses and fuse puller.EXAMPLEFuses under the Dash Board
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EXAMPLE
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9-25(1) – Blank
(2) 15A Ignition coil
(3) 10A Back-up light
(4) 10A Meter
(5) 15A Accessory 1
(6) 15A Accessory 2
(7) 30A Power window
(8) 15A Wiper / Washer
(9) 10A IG1 SIG
(10) 15A Air bag
(11) 10A Anti-lock brake system
(12) 10ATail light
(13) – Blank
(14) 20A Door lock
(15) – Blank
(16) 10A ST SIG
(17) 10A Immobilizer
(18) 10A IG2 SIG
(19) 15A Rear fog light
(20) 15ARadio
(21) 20A Rear defogger
(22) 15A Horn / Hazard
(23) – Blank
(24) – BlankMAIN FUSE/PRIMARY FUSE
83K-07-051
The fuse box is located under the driver’s
side of the dashboard.
Remove the fuse box cover by pushing in
at both ends and pulling off the cover.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller pro-
vided in the fuse box.
83K-07-052
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Always be sure to replace a blown
fuse with a fuse of the correct amper-
age. Never use a substitute such as
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aluminum foil or wire to replace a
blown fuse. If you replace a fuse and
the new one blows in a short period
of time, you may have a major electri-
cal problem. Have your vehicle
inspected immediately by your
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Bulb Replacement Light bulbs can be hot enough to
burn your finger right after being
turned off. This is true especially for
halogen headlight bulbs. Replace the
bulbs after they become cool
enough.
The headlight bulbs are filled with
pressurized halogen gas. They can
burst and injure you if they are hit
or dropped. Handle them carefully.
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The oils from your skin may cause a
halogen bulb to overheat and burst
when the lights are on. Grasp a new
bulb with a clean cloth.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
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83K-08-010
VEHICLES TOUCH. Apply 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).
3) Make jump lead connections as follows:
1. Connect one end of the first jump
lead to the positive (+) terminal of
the flat battery (1).
2. Connect the other end to the positive
(+) terminal of the booster battery (2).
3. Connect one end of the second jump
lead to the negative (–) terminal of
the booster battery (3).
4. Make the final connection to an
unpainted, heavy metal part (i.e.
engine mounting stud/nut (4)) of the
engine of the vehicle with the flat
battery (1).4) If the booster battery you are using is
fitted to another vehicle, start the engine
of the vehicle with the booster battery.
Run the engine at moderate speed.
5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the
flat battery.
6) Remove the jump leads in the exact
reverse order in which you connected them.
TowingIf you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer
/ service stations.
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Never connect the jump lead directly
to the negative (–) terminal of the dis-
charged battery, or an explosion may
occur.
CAUTION
To help avoid damage to your vehicle
during towing, proper equipment and
towing procedures must be used.
CAUTION
The steering colum is not strong
enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during
towing always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
Your vehicle may be towed using either of
the following methods.
1) From the front, with the front wheels
lifted and the rear wheels on the ground.
Before towing, make sure that the
parking brake is released.
2) From the rear, with the rear wheels lifted
and the front wheels on the ground,provided the steering and drivetrain are
in operational condition. Before towing,
make sure that transmission is in neutral,
the steering wheel is unlocked (the
ignition key should be in the “ACC”
position), and the steering wheel is
secured with a clamping device designed
for towing service.If the Starter Does Not
Operate1) Try turning the ignition switch to the
“START” position with the headlights turned
on to determine the battery condition. If the
headlights go excessively dim or go off, it
usually means that either the battery is flat
or the battery terminal contact is poor.
Recharge the battery or correct battery
terminal contact as necessary.
2) If the headlights remain bright, check the
fuses. If the reason for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI
authorized dealer.
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If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to let
it cool. 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.If the Engine is FloodedIf the engine is flooded with Petrol, 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 15 seconds).If the Engine OverheatsThe engine could overheat temporarily under
severe driving conditions. If the high engine
coolant temperature warning light comes on
as indication of 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.water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
is found, contact your Maruti Suzuki
authorized workshop / service station.
2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
If it is found to be lower than the “LOW”
line, look for leaks at the radiator, water
pump, and radiator and heater hoses. If
you locate any leaks that may have
caused the overheating, do not run the
engine until these problems have been
corrected and contact your Maruti Suzuki
authorized workshop / service station.
3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine
Coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.)
83K-08-011
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light does not go off:
1) Turn off the engine and check that the
83K-08-012
For Petrol
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tor cap (Petrol) or degassing tank
cap (Diesel) when the water tem-
perature is high, because scalding
fluid and steam may be blown out
under pressure. The cap should only
be taken off when the coolant
temperature has lowered.
To help prevent personal injury,
keep hands, tools and clothing away
from the engine cooling fan and air-
conditioner fan (if equipped). These
electric fans can automatically turn
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APPEARANCE CARE
CAUTION
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 the vehicle body. use a commercial carpet cleaner for tougher
stains. If you use a carpet cleaner, carefully
follow the manufacturer’s instructions and
precautions.Cleaning the Exterior
Washing
Never attempt to wash and wax your
vehicle with the engine running.
When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, you should
wear gloves and a long sleeved
shirt to protect your hands and
arms from being cut.
After washing your vehicle, carefully
test the brakes before driving to
make sure they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
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When washing the vehicle, park it where
direct sunlight does not fall on it and follow
the instructions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to remove
mud and debris. Use plenty of water.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, avoid
directing steam or hot water of more
than 80°C (176°F) on plastic parts.
To avoid damaging engine compo-
nents, do not use pressurized water
in the engine compartment.
2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.
Remove dirt and mud from the body
exterior with running water. You may usea 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
many cases.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the paint or plas-
tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off
without ample water. Be sure to fol-
low above procedure.
3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild
detergent or car wash soap using a
sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
cloth should be frequently soaked in the
soap solution.
CAUTION
When using a commercial car wash
product, observe the cautions speci-
fied by the manufacturer. Never use
strong household detergents or soaps.
4) Once the dirt has been completely
removed, rinse off the detergent with
running water.
5) After rinsing, wipe off the vehicle body
with a wet chamois or cloth and allow
it to dry in the shade.
6) Check carefully for damage to painted
surfaces. If there is any damage, “touch-
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