automatic transmission SUZUKI RENO 2008 1.G User Guide

5-39SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
85Z14-03E
it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But
if you should ever have a “blowout”, here
are a few tips about what to expect and
what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a
drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then gently
brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve,
acts much like a skid and may require the
same correction you’d use in a skid. In any
rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under
control by steering the way you want the
vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and
noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road if possible.If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how
to use your jacking equipment to change a
flat tire safely.
Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and
wheel damage by driving slowly to a level
place. Turn on your hazard warning flash-
ers.
The following steps will tell you how to use
the jack to change a tire.
WARNING
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it
to do maintenance or repairs is dan-
gerous without the appropriate safety
equipment and training. The jack pro-
vided with your vehicle is designed
only for changing a flat tire. If it is
used for anything else, you or others
could be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. Use the jack
provided with your vehicle only for
changing a flat tire.
WARNING
Changing a tire can cause an injury.
The vehicle can slip off the jack and
roll over you or other people. You and
they could be severely injured. Find a
level place to change your tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing:
1) Set the parking brake firmly.
2) Put an automatic transmission
shift lever in PARK (P), or shift a
manual transmission to FIRST (1)
or REVERSE (R).
3) Turn off the engine and do not
restart while the vehicle is raised.
4) Do not allow passengers to
remain in the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle
won’t move, you should put blocks at
the front and rear of the tire farthest
away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire on the other
side, at the opposite end of the vehi-
cle.
Tires:

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Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are
given in English and metric conversions. CapacitiesSpecifications
EngineChassis
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant R-134a1.41 lbs 0.64 kg
Brake/Clutch Fluid 0.53
quarts0.5 L
Engine Coolant 7.9
quarts7.4 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.2
quarts4.0 L
Fuel Tank 14.5
gallons55.0 L
Power Steering Fluid 1.2
quarts1.1 L
Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
(Complete Overhaul)7.3 ± 0.2
quarts6.9 ±
0.2 L
Manual Transmission
Fluid (Complete Drain
and Refill)1.9
quarts1.8 L
Wheel Nut Torque 81 lb-ft 110 N.m
All capacities are approximate. When
adding, be sure to fill to the approximately
level, as recommended in this manual. Engine 2.0 L DOHC (L6)
VIN Code Z
Type 4-Cylinder / In-Line
Valve Train DOHC 16 Valve
Displacement 121.9 in
3 (1,998 cc)
Bore x stroke 3.39 in x 3.39 in
(86 mm x 86 mm)
Compression Ratio 9.6 : 1
Octane Rating 87 (Ron 91) or
higher
Spark
plugType FLR8LDCU
Gap 0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Battery Rating 12V – 55AH
Cold
Cranking
Ampere610 CCA
Front Suspension Type McPherson
Strut Type
Rear Suspension Type Dual Link
Ty p e
Alignment
(Curb
Weight)Front Camber –0°33’ ± 45’
Rear Camber –1°00’ ± 45’
Caster 4°00’ ± 45’
Front Toe-in 0°00’ ± 10’
Rear Toe-in 0°12’ ± 10’

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
85Z14-03E
Chassis and BodyMaintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 6 1218243036424854606672788490
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
x 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Air Filter (A/C) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Exhaust Pipe & Mountings I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Brake/Clutch Fluid I R I R I R I
Front Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking Brake IIIIIII
Brake Line & Connections
(Including Booster)IIIIIII
Manual Transmission Fluid I I I
Automatic Transmission Fluid IIIIIII
Chassis and Underbody Bolts and
Nuts Tight/SecureIIIIIII
Tire Condition & Inflation Pressure IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Tire Rotation Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Steering Wheel & Linkage I I I I I I I
Power steering Fluid & Lines I I I I I I I
Drive Shaft Boots IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Safety Belts, Buckles & Anchorages I I I I I I I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch I I I I I I I

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Chassis and Body (continued)Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 157.5 165 172.5 180 187.5 195 202.5 210 217.5 225
x 1,000 km 192 204 216 228 240 252 264 276 288 300 312 324 336 348 360
Air Filter (A/C) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Exhaust Pipe & Mountings I* I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Brake/Clutch Fluid R I R I R I R I
Front Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking Brake IIIIIIII
Brake Line & Connections
(Including Booster)IIIIIIII
Manual Transmission Fluid I I I I
Automatic Transmission Fluid IIIIIIII
Chassis and Underbody Bolts and
Nuts Tight/SecureIIIIIIII
Tire Condition & Inflation Pressure IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Tire Rotation Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Steering Wheel & Linkage I I I I I I I I
Power steering Fluid & Lines I I I I I I I I
Drive Shaft Boots IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Safety Belts, Buckles & Anchorages I I I I I I I I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch I I I I I I I I

6-8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
85Z14-03E
Chassis and BodyMaintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336394245
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.526.25 30 33.75 37.5 41.25 45 48.75 52.5 56.25
x 1,000 km 6 1218243036424854606672788490
Air Filter (A/C) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Exhaust Pipe & Mountings I* I* I*
Brake/Clutch Fluid I R I R I R I
Front Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking Brake I I I
Brake Line & Connections
(Including Booster)III
Manual Transmission Fluid I
Automatic Transmission Fluid I I R I
Chassis and Underbody Bolts and
Nuts Tight/SecureIII
Tire Condition & Inflation Pressure I I I I I I I
Tire Rotation Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Steering Wheel & Linkage I I I
Power steering Fluid & Lines I I I
Drive Shaft Boots IIIIIII
Safety Belts, Buckles & Anchorages I I I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch I I I

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Chassis and Body (continued)Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 90
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 60 63.75 67.5 71.25 75 78.75 82.5 86.25 90 93.75 97.5
101.25
105
108.75
112.5
x 1,000 km 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180
Air Filter (A/C) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Exhaust Pipe & Mountings I* I* I* I*
Brake/Clutch Fluid R I R I R I R I
Front Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear Brake Pads & Discs IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking Brake I I I I
Brake Line & Connections
(Including Booster)IIII
Manual Transmission Fluid I I
Automatic Transmission Fluid I R I I R
Chassis and Underbody Bolts and
Nuts Tight/SecureIIII
Tire Condition & Inflation Pressure I I I I I I I I
Tire Rotation Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Steering Wheel & Linkage I I I I
Power steering Fluid & Lines I I I I
Drive Shaft Boots IIIIIIII
Safety Belts, Buckles & Anchorages I I I I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch I I I I

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INDEX
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85Z14-03E
INDEXAAccessory Power Outlet
.....................................................3-10
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
..........5-1
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
....1-31
Additives
..............................................................................5-2
Add-On Electrical Equipment
.............................................5-48
Air Bag Readiness Light
.....................................................3-20
Antenna
................................................................................2-23
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
..........................................4-3
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
............................3-21
Appearance Care
.................................................................5-44
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
..........................................3-11
Audio System
.......................................................................3-29
Automatic Transmission Fluid
...........................................5-10
Automatic Transmission Operation
...................................2-12
BBackup Lamps and Tail/Stop Lamps
.................................5-26
Battery
..................................................................................5-20
Before Driving
......................................................................2-10
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
...........................................4-11
Brake System Warning Light
..............................................3-21
Brakes
...................................................................................5-18
Braking .................................................................................4-3
Bulb Replacement
...............................................................5-23
Buying New Tires ................................................................5-36
CCalifornia Fuel
......................................................................5-1
Capacities
.............................................................................5-53Capacities and Specifications
........................................... 5-53
CD CHANGER OPERATION (Optional)
............................. 3-45
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
...................................... 5-25
Central Door Locking System
............................................ 2-5
Changing a Flat Tire
........................................................... 5-39
Charging System Light ....................................................... 3-20
Checking Things Under the Hood
..................................... 5-4
Checking Your Restraint Systems .................................... 1-33
Chemical Paint Spotting
..................................................... 5-47
Child Restraint Systems ..................................................... 1-18
Child Restraints
.................................................................. 1-15
City Driving
.......................................................................... 4-10
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-44
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ............................... 5-45
Climate Control System
..................................................... 3-12
Climate Controls
................................................................. 3-12
Clock
.................................................................................... 3-12
Control of a Vehicle
............................................................ 4-2
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
.................................... 5-14
Cooling System
................................................................... 5-15
Correcting the Tire Pressure
............................................. 5-34
Cruise Control
..................................................................... 3-6
Cruise Control Light
........................................................... 3-25
Cupholder(s)
........................................................................ 2-21
DDaily Inspection Checklist
................................................. 2-10
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
.......................... 3-26
Defensive Driving
................................................................ 4-1

Part No. 99011-85Z14-03E
July, 2007
OWNER’S MANUAL
99011-85Z14-03E RENO
Printed in U.S.A.
For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the
“SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE” section.See page 5-1
Engine oil with “Starburst” symbolDOT3
ESSO LT71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235
See the “Tire Information Label” located on the driver’s
door lock pillar.
10.0 mm
2008
Made from 100% recycled paper,
except for cover.
Keep With Vehicle At All Times.
Contains Important Information
On Safety, Operation & Maintenance.
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
Fuel recommendation: Brake and clutch fluid:
Engine oil recommendation: Automatic transmission fluid:
Tire cold pressure:
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