MARUTI SUZUKI TOUR V, Manual

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EMERGENCY SERVICE
76MH1-74E
Manual Transmission
Your vehicle can be towed from the rear
with the rear wheels lifted and the front
wheels on the ground, provided the ignition
key is turned to the "ACC" position to
unlock the steering wheel, and the front
wheels are facing straight forward and the
steering wheel is secured with a steering
wheel clamping device designed for tow-
ing.
If your vehicle is towed from the front with
the front wheels lifted, be sure to secure
the rear wheels on a towing dolly.
EMERGENCY REMEDIES
If the Starter Does Not Operate:
1) Try turning the ignition switch to the
“START” position 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 flat or the battery
terminal contact is poor. Recharge the
battery or correct battery terminal con-
tact 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
authorised workshop.
If the Engine Overheats
The engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the
engine coolant temperature indicator indi-
cates 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 normal idle speed
for a few minutes until the indicator is
stops glowing.
If the temperature indication does not
stops
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 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.
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 “INSPEC-
TION AND MAINTENANCE” section.)
WARNING
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.