8-9
56RH0-74E
Engine trouble: Starter does
not operate
1) 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 battery con-
dition. If the headlights go excessively
dim or go off, it usually means that
either the battery is discharged 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 authorised Maruti
Suzuki workshop.
Engine trouble: Flooded
engine
If the engine is flooded with fuel, 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.
• For petrol engine model, do not operate
the starter motor for more than 12 sec-
onds.
• For diesel engine model, do not operate
the starter motor for more than 30 sec-
onds.
NOTE:
For keyless push start system, if the
engine refuses to start, the starter motor
automatically stops after a certain period of
time. After the starter motor has automati-
cally stopped or if there is anything abnor-
mal in the engine starting system, the
starter motor runs only while the engine
switch is held pressed.
Engine trouble: Overheating
The 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) Run the engine at a normal idle speed
for a few minutes until the hight engine
coolant temperature warning light goes
off.
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light does not go off:
1) Turn off the engine and check that the
water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
is found, correct it.
2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
If it is found to be lower than “LOW”
line, check radiator, water pump, radia-
tor hoses and heater hoses for leakage.
WARNING
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.