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APPEARANCE CARE

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53MH0-74E

APPEARANCE CARE

Corrosion Prevention  ......................................................... 9-1
Vehicle Cleaning  ................................................................. 9-2

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Page 9: ...re as per DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST described in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section of this manual is essential for pro longing the life of the vehicle and for safe driving MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED believes in conservation and protection of Earth s natural resources To that end we encourage every vehicle owner to recycle trade in or properly dis pose of as appropriate used Engine Oil coola...

Page 10: ...inor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage WARNING Do not modify your vehicle Modifica tion could adversely affect safety handling performance or durability and may violate governmental regula tions In addition damage or perfor mance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranty NOTICE Improper installation of mobile com...

Page 11: ...ntenance service required other than the three free services including without limitation oil and fluid changes headlight aiming fastener retightening wheel bal ancing wheel alignment and tyre rotation cleaning of injec tors adjustments of clutch and valve clearance b The replacement of normal wear parts including without lim itation bulbs tyres and tubes spark plugs belts hoses fil ters wiper bla...

Page 12: ...e of delivery of the vehicle Have performed at his own expenses by an Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer service station all the service inspections specified in the Maruti Suzuki Owner s Manual and Service Booklet and maintain adequate proof that such service inspections have been performed Make certain that the Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer ser vice station performing the service inspection has c...

Page 13: ...ty of the parts will be at the sole discretion of Maruti Suzuki and it s dealer and results of the examination will be final and binding If after examination the warrantable condition is not estab lished Maruti Suzuki and it s dealer has the right to charge all or part of the cost of such examination 4 Under Emission Warranty the parts as given in Annexure A will be changed free of cost but the co...

Page 14: ... this Owner s Manual and Ser vice Booklet 3 Vehicle subjected to abnormal use accident motor race ral lies or for the purpose of establishing the records etc 4 Use of non MGP Maruti Genuine Part 5 Vehicle that has been tampered with 6 Tampering with odometer so that the actual kilometer reading can not be determined 7 Use of adulterated fuel and or unspecified oils Engine oil Transmission oil and ...

Page 15: ...N 1 BEFORE DRIVING 2 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 3 DRIVING TIPS 4 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 5 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING 6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 7 EMERGENCY SERVICE 8 APPEARANCE CARE 9 GENERAL INFORMATION 10 SPECIFICATIONS 11 SERVICE NETWORK 12 ...

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Page 17: ...FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1 53MH0 74E FUEL RECOMMENDATION Fuel Recommendation 1 1 ...

Page 18: ...s containing 5 or less methanol may be suitable for use in your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and cor rosion inhibitors NOTE If you are not satisfied with the driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle when you are using a gasoline alcohol blend you should switch back to unleaded gasoline containing no alcohol NOTICE The fuel tank has an air space to allow for fuel expansion in hot weather ...

Page 19: ...eats 2 13 Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems 2 14 Supplemental Restraint System air bags if equipped 2 22 Instrument Cluster 2 28 Warning and Indicator Lights 2 30 Speedometer 2 34 Fuel Gauge 2 35 Information Display 2 36 Lighting Control Lever 2 38 Headlight Leveling Switch 2 40 Turn Signal Control Lever 2 40 Hazard Warning Switch 2 41 Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever 2 41 Horn 2 43 ...

Page 20: ...SUZUKI dealer The vehicle must be programmed with the correct iden tification code for the spare keys A key made by an ordinary locksmith will not work 54G003 If the immobilizer system light 1 blinks when the ignition switch is in the ON posi tion there may be something wrong with your key or with the immobilizer system Ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the system NOTE If you lose your immo...

Page 21: ...from outside the vehicle insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle To lock a front passenger s door from out side the vehicle push the lock knob down then pull and hold the door handle as you close the door Side Door Locks if equipped 60B008 To lock a driver s door from outside the vehicle Insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle or...

Page 22: ...river s door 60B008 You can lock and unlock all doors simulta neously by using the key in the driver s door lock To lock all doors simultaneously insert the key in the driver s door lock and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle To unlock all doors simultaneously insert the key in a driver s door lock and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle 53M 04 006 You can a...

Page 23: ... turn it clockwise to unlatch and lift the tail gate 53M 04 009 You can also unlatch the tailgate by pulling the release lever if equipped located on the outboard side of the driver s seat WARNING Be sure to place the child proof lock in the LOCK position whenever children are seated in the rear EXAMPLE NOTICE Do not use the key to lift up the tail gate or the key may break off in the lock EXAMPLE...

Page 24: ...r place an order with your dealer Key cylinder mentioned in this section is the key hole mounted on steering col umn where key is inserted to start the vehicle GENERAL FEATURES Illuminated Entry When vehicle is unlocked the room lamp will turn ON to facilitate illuminated entry into the vehicle The room lamp will turn OFF when the door is closed Illuminated Exit When door is opened to exit the veh...

Page 25: ...er according to their choice Auto Lock Mode Drive lock mode can be set to Auto Lock mode or can be turned OFF If drive lock mode is set to auto lock all the vehicle doors will lock when vehicle attains the speed of 15 Km hr If drive is set to OFF no door will lock by speed NOTE Auto Lock Mode will get cancelled if any door is open while driving Auto Unlock Mode Drive unlock can be set to Auto Unlo...

Page 26: ...r knob until the display shows A LOC c Push the odometer trip meter meter illumination selector knob to select a function that you want to set up accord ing to the below mentioned table d To program a Auto Lock Auto Unlock mode function first select the desired function and the press and hold the odometer trip meter meter illumination selector knob One flash of the indicator light will con firms t...

Page 27: ...stall and tighten the screw 1 7 Make sure the door locks can be oper ated with the transmitter NOTE Normal battery life is approximately 2 years but varies depending on usage It is advisable to get battery replaced from MARUTI SUZUKI Authorized workshop 53M 04 015 EXAMPLE CAUTION Do not remove the screw from the key unnecessarily as it damages the screw head Kindly replace the screw once the trans...

Page 28: ...the D L or Dome fuse 4 Check if all doors are properly closed and door switch functioning is O K Operation distance of the transmitter is less than 20m but still transmitter Unlock Lock Car Locator is not working 1 Battery of the transmitter is weak 2 Strong RF interference e g Radio Towers High Voltage Transmission line near by 1 Check the battery 2 Drive the vehicle away from the particu lar spo...

Page 29: ...Controls if equipped The electric windows can only be operated when the ignition switch is in the ON posi tion 53M 04 017 The center console has a switch 1 to operate the driver s window and a switch 2 to operate the front passenger s win dow 81A009 To open a window push the top part of the switch and to close the window lift up the top part of the switch EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE ...

Page 30: ...e outside rearview mir rors by hand with the knob 1 located on the driver s or front passenger s door panel if equipped WARNING To avoid injuring an occupant by window entrapment be sure no part of the occupant s body such as hands or head is in the path of the electric windows when closing them Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle even if only for a short time Also do not leave...

Page 31: ... to the desired position and release the lever to lock the seatback in place WARNING Never attempt to adjust the driver s seat or seatback while driving The seat or seatback could move unex pectedly causing loss of control Make sure that the driver s seat and seatback are properly adjusted before you start driving WARNING To avoid excessive seat belt slack which reduces the effectiveness of the se...

Page 32: ...the belt system Make sure the belt webbing is not twisted EXAMPLE NOTICE After folding the rear seatback for ward do not allow any foreign mate rial to enter the lock opening This may cause damage to the inside of the lock and prevent the seatback from being locked securely EXAMPLE WARNING If you need to carry cargo in the pas senger compartment with the rear seat back folded forward be sure to se...

Page 33: ...he normal position be sure to handle it carefully by hand to avoid any damage to the lock itself Do not push it by using some material or by applying excessive force As the lock is designed exclusively for securing the rear seatback do not use it for any other purpose Incorrect use of it may cause dam age to the inside of the lock and prevent the seatback from being locked securely WARNING Wear Yo...

Page 34: ... the straps twisted and should be adjusted as tightly as is com fortable to provide the protection for which they have been designed A slack belt will provide less pro tection than one which is snug Make sure that each seat belt buckle is inserted into the proper buckle catch It is possible to cross the buckles in the rear seat Continued Across the pelvis EXAMPLE WARNING Continued Pregnant women s...

Page 35: ...n age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in the rear seat Infants and small children should never be transported unless they are properly restrained Restraint systems for infants and small chil dren can be purchased locally and should be used Make sure that the system you purchase meets appli cable safety standards Read and follow all the directions provided by the manufacturer Continued...

Page 36: ... straight and well back in the seat pull the latch plate attached to the seat belt across your body and press it straight into the buckle until you hear a click 60A039 To unfasten the seat belt push the button on the buckle and retract the belt slowly while attaching a hand to the belt or and the latch plate Rear Center Seat Belt Rear center seat belt is the lap belt To fasten the belt pull the la...

Page 37: ...ton on the buckle catch 80JS031 NOTE To identify the center seat belt buckle and latch plate in the rear seat CENTER is marked on the buckle and latch plate of the center lap belt The buckles are designed so a latch plate cannot be inserted into the wrong buckle Seat Belt Hanger 53MH0214 TO TIGHTEN Low on hips EXAMPLE TO LOOSEN Right angle EXAMPLE EXAMPLE NOTICE When you move a seatback make sure ...

Page 38: ...int Systems 53M 04 041 Infant restraint 53M 04 042 Child restraint 53M 04 043 Booster seat 53M 04 044 WARNING Be sure to inspect all seat belt assemblies after any collision Any seat belt assembly which was in use during a collision other than a very minor one should be replaced even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Any seat belt assembly which was not in use during a colli sion should be ...

Page 39: ...ible NOTE Observe any statutory regulation about child restraints 53M 04 045 53M 04 046 53M 04 047 EXAMPLE WARNING If your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger air bag do not install a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger s seat If the passen ger s air bag inflates a child in a rear facing child restraint could be killed or seriously injured The back of a rear facing child rest...

Page 40: ...serted in the above table U Suitable for universal category restraints approved for use in this mass group X Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group N A Seat position not available for children in this mass group NOTE universal is the category in the AIS 072 Outboard indicates window side seat MASS GROUP Seating position or other site Front Passenger Rear Outboard Rear Centre In...

Page 41: ...odule if equipped 2 Front passenger s front air bag module if equipped 3 Seat belt pretensioners if equipped 4 Air bag controller if equipped 5 Forward crash sensor if equipped 53MM02013 53M 04 050 If the AIR BAG light on the instrument cluster does not blink or come on when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position or the AIR BAG light stays on or comes on while driving the air bag s...

Page 42: ...d to inflate in severe frontal collisions Conditions of front air bags deployment inflation 53M 04 054 In frontal collisions with a fixed wall that does not move or deform in more than about 25 km h 15 mph 53M 04 055 In collisions such as above at an angle of about 30 degrees 1 or less from the front Conditions of front air bags may inflate Receiving a strong impact to the lower body of your vehic...

Page 43: ...e 53M 04 061 Vehicle rollover Front air bags may not inflate The front air bags may not inflate when the impact is absorbed since the collision object moved vehicle body deformed or collision angle was greater than about 30 degrees from the front 53M 04 062 Approximately 50 km h 30 mph or lower speed frontal collision to a stopped vehicle 53M 04 063 Collision that the front of your vehicle goes un...

Page 44: ...ts during the accident Therefore an air bag is NOT a substitute for seat belts To maximize your protection ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS Be aware that no system can prevent all pos sible injuries that may occur in an accident 58MS030 Please refer to Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems in this section for details on securing your child WARNING An air bag supplements or adds to the crash protection...

Page 45: ... to reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries However an unavoidable consequence of the quick inflation is that the air bag may irritate bare skin such as the facial area Also upon inflation a loud noise will occur and some powder and smoke will be released These conditions are not harmful and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle Be aware however that some air bag components may be hot for a...

Page 46: ...ce or replace your air bags Please remind any one who services your MARUTI SUZUKI that it has air bag Service on or around air bag components or wiring must be performed only by an MARUTI SUZUKI authorized dealer Improper service could result in unin tended air bag deployment or could render the air bag inoperative Either of these two conditions may result in severe injury To prevent damage or uni...

Page 47: ...strument Cluster ALTO 800 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer Trip meter 3 Odometer Trip meter Meter illumination selector knob 4 Fuel gauge 5 Warning and indicator lights Type 1 53M 04 069 Type 2 53MH0237 5 1 2 4 3 5 EXAMPLE 1 2 3 4 5 5 EXAMPLE ...

Page 48: ... 1 Speedometer 2 information display 3 Odometer Trip meter Meter illumination selector knob 4 Fuel gauge 5 Warning and indicator lights 6 Tachometer if equipped without tachometer 53M 04 070 with tachometer 53M 04 071 EXAMPLE 1 2 4 3 5 5 EXAMPLE 1 6 5 2 4 3 5 ...

Page 49: ... with the vehicle s brake system If this happens you should 1 Pull off the road and stop carefully 2 Test the brakes by carefully starting and stopping at the side of the road If you determine that it is safe drive carefully at low speed to the nearest dealer for repairs or Have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer for repairs NOTE Because the disc brake system is self adjusting the fluid level...

Page 50: ...n control system Bring the vehicle to your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the damage fixed Also if the light comes on there may be something wrong with the transaxle sys tem Have the system inspected by MAR UTI SUZUKI authorized dealer Transaxle Warning Light if equipped 53M 04 076 This light comes on briefly when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position or the engine switch is pressed to c...

Page 51: ...f there is enough oil the lubrication sys tem should be inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer before you drive the vehi cle again Charging Light 53M 04 079 This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out when the engine is started The light will come on and remain on if there is something wrong with the battery charging system If the light comes on when the ...

Page 52: ... and or motor are damaged Door Lock Canceller Indicator Light will not blink Gear Shift Indicator if equipped Manual Transaxle 53M 04 083 This indicator informs about upshifting or downshifting the gear while the vehicle is running There are three indications Upshift Indicator This symbol indicates that lower gear posi tion is selected for vehicle s current speed and or engine revolution Changing ...

Page 53: ...al lights When you turn on the hazard warning switch both arrows will flash along with all of the turn signal lights Main Beam high beam Indicator Light 53M 04 085 This indicator comes on when headlight main beams high beams are turned on Front Fog Light Switch if equipped 53M 04 086 The front fog light comes on when front fog light operates Speedometer ALTO 800 Type 1 53M 04 087 Type 2 53MH0238 E...

Page 54: ...meter 53M 04 091 With tachometer 53M 04 092 Automated Manual Transaxle 53M 04 093 When the ignition switch is in the ON position this gauge gives an approximate indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank F stands for full and E stands for empty The mark 1 indicates that the fuel filler door is located on the left side of the vehi cle EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE...

Page 55: ...ample slope or curve and driving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank Depress Brake Pedal Indicator if equipped 53M 04 094 Information Display ALTO 800 53MM02003 53M 04 095 1 Clock if equipped 2 Odometer Trip meter 3 Odometer Trip meter Meter illumina tion control knob ALTO K10 Manual transaxle Without tachometer 53M 04 096 With tachometer 53M 04 097 Automated Manual transaxle Without tac...

Page 56: ...he hour display Odometer Trip meter 2 The odometer trip meter is shown when the ignition switch is in the ON position The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven The trip meter can be used to measure the distance trav eled on short trips or between fuel stops 53M 04 100 When the ignition switch is turned to ON with the lighting switch is in the OFF posi tion the display sho...

Page 57: ...hold in the MODE knob 3 for about 2 seconds Meter illumination control 53M 04 103 When the display shows the indication of illumination intensity E you can dim or brighten the meter illumination To change the meter illumination bright ness continue to hold in the MODE knob 3 The indication will change as shown in the illustration The illumination gets dim mer then returns to the brightest conditio...

Page 58: ... lights tail lights license plate light instrument lights and head lights are on Type 1 53M 04 107 Type 2 53M 04 108 With the headlights on push the lever for ward to switch to the high beams main beams or pull the lever toward you to switch to the low beams When the high beams main beams are on a light on the instrument panel will come on To momen tarily activate the high beams main beams as a pa...

Page 59: ...r left turn signals Normal turn signal Type 1 53M 04 111 Move the lever all the way upward or down ward to signal When the turn is com pleted the signal will cancel and the lever will return to its normal position Type 2 53M 04 112 Vehicle Load Condition Switch Position Alto 800 Alto K10 Petrol CNG Petrol CNG Driver only 0 0 0 0 Driver 1 passenger in front seat 0 0 0 0 Driver 4 passen gers No carg...

Page 60: ... switch to acti vate the hazard warning lights All turn sig nal lights and both turn signal indicators will flash simultaneously To turn off the lights push the switch again Use the hazard warning lights to warn other traffic during emergency parking or when your vehicle could otherwise become a traffic hazard Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever 65D611 Wiper and Washer Operation When the ignition sw...

Page 61: ...ndshield before and during windshield washer use Do not use radiator antifreeze in the windshield washer reservoir It can severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windshield and can also damage your vehicle s paint EXAMPLE NOTICE To help prevent damage to the wind shield wiper and washer system components you should take the fol lowing precautions Do not continue to hold in the lever when th...

Page 62: ...2 43 BEFORE DRIVING 53MH0 74E Horn 53MH0230 Press the horn button of the steering wheel to sound the horn The horn will sound with the ignition switch in any position EXAMPLE ...

Page 63: ...3MH0 74E OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas Warning 3 1 Daily Inspection Checklist 3 1 Engine Oil Consumption 3 2 Ignition Switch 3 3 Parking Brake Lever 3 5 Pedal 3 6 Starting the Engine 3 7 Using the Transaxle 3 7 Braking 3 16 ...

Page 64: ...e running in garages or other confined areas Continued EXAMPLE WARNING Continued Do not park with the engine run ning for a long period of time even in an open area If it is necessary to sit for a short time in a parked vehi cle with the engine running make sure the air intake selector is set to FRESH AIR and the fan is at high speed Avoid operating the vehicle with the tailgate or trunk open If i...

Page 65: ...ank check the tire pressure using a tire pressure gauge Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire Engine Oil Consumption It is normal for the engine to consume some engine oil during normal vehicle operation The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the viscosity of the oil the quality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under More oil is consumed during high speed driving ...

Page 66: ...it appear that oil is excessively consumed after high speed driving Ignition Switch 65D611 52KM052 The ignition switch has the following four positions LOCK This is the normal parking position It is the only position in which the key can be removed 60G033 WARNING To avoid possible injury do not oper ate controls by reaching through the steering wheel EXAMPLE EXAMPLE Turn to LOCK Push EXAMPLE ...

Page 67: ...ion key if it is in the ignition switch when the driver s door is opened 81A297S WARNING Never remove the ignition key while the vehicle is moving The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer the vehicle Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle even if only for a short time Also do not leave children alone in a parked vehicle Unattended children could cause acciden...

Page 68: ...cted immediately by an autho rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer WARNING Always set the parking brake fully before leaving your vehicle or it may move causing injury or damage When parking make sure the gear shift lever is in 1st gear Remember even though the transaxle is in gear you must set the parking brake fully WARNING When parking the vehicle in extremely cold weather the following procedure should b...

Page 69: ...by environmental factors such as cold wet snow etc Accelerator Pedal 3 This pedal controls the speed of the engine Depressing the accelerator pedal increases power output and speed 2 1 3 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE WARNING Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal It could result in excessive clutch wear clutch dam age or unexpected loss of engine braking WARNING If brake squeal is excessive and...

Page 70: ...ill does not start try holding the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while cranking This should clear the engine if it is flooded Using the Transaxle Manual Transaxle 53MH0303 Starting off To start off depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor and shift into 1st gear After releasing the parking brake gradually release the clutch When you hear a change in the engine s sound slowly ...

Page 71: ... to downshift at a speed faster than the maximum allowable speeds or severe engine damage may result WARNING Reduce your speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a long or steep hill A lower gear will allow the engine to provide braking Avoid riding the brakes or they may overheat resulting in brake failure When driving on slippery roads be sure to slow down before down shifting Exces...

Page 72: ...rom the brake pedal the vehicle starts slowly with out depressing the accelerator pedal The creeping function is disabled if you depress the brake pedal or pull up the parking brake lever NOTE If the driver s door is opened and or the parking brake lever is engaged with the gear in the M D or R position the creeping function will not operate Parking and Stopping the vehicle Automated manual transa...

Page 73: ...ted according to the current vehicle speed Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running This operation pre vents the vehicle from moving due to unintended activation of the creeping function NOTICE If the gearshift lever cannot shift into any position or the gear is changed to N position automatically when the vehicle speed becomes less than 10 km h there may be a...

Page 74: ... downhill slope down shifting is recommended So you can use engine braking By placing the gearshift lever in the M position the Manual M mode is selected and you can shift to a lower gear manually For details of downshift operation refer to Upshift and downshift in the Manual M mode Manual M mode The gears are not shifted automatically To shift the transaxle the driver must operate the gearshift l...

Page 75: ... downshifting is possible However if downshifting more than 3 steps gear shifting will take more time When the gear is shifting a noise can be heard in some case This is not a mal function R N D M WARNING Be careful when accelerating upshifting downshifting or braking on a slippery surface Sudden acceleration or engine braking could cause the vehicle to spin or skid To drive down a long or steep h...

Page 76: ...y when the vehicle speed becomes less than 10 km there may be a system malfunction In this case ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the Auto Gear Shift system as soon as possible The manual M mode does not upshift even if the engine speed reaches the rev limit The system will not allow shifting up or down to a gear that would cause engine over revving or under rev ving If frequently driving a...

Page 77: ...lash the depress brake pedal indicator will come on and a warning buzzer long pulse sound will sound if any of the following cases occur If you shift the gearshift lever from the N to the R position without depress ing the brake pedal If the system is unable to re try shifting You should depress the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to N position then shift to R position again a few sec on...

Page 78: ...ecking the gear position indi cator If the accelerator is operated with the gear in any other position the vehicle may move resulting in an unexpected accident Do not leave your vehicle unat tended while the engine is running When leaving the vehicle stop the engine and park the vehicle with a gear engaged If you need to leave the vehicle with the engine running apply the parking brakes firmly and...

Page 79: ...links N you should depress the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to N position 1st indicator blinking When the gear indicator lamp blinks 1st you should depress the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to N position then shift to D or M position again a few sec onds later R indicator blinking When the gear indicator lamp blinks R you should depress the brake pedal and shift the gearsh...

Page 80: ...mping The ABS will operate whenever it senses that the wheels are locking up You may feel the brake pedal moves a little while the ABS is operating NOTE The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is under about 10 km h 6mph WARNING If water gets into the brake drums brake performance may become poor and unpredictable After driving through water or washing the underside of the vehicle test the brakes w...

Page 81: ...e instrument panel comes on and stays on while driving there may be a problem with the ABS system Ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS system immediately If the ABS system becomes inoperative the brake system will function as an ordinary brake system that has no ABS If the ABS warning light 1 and the Brake system warning light 2 on the instrument panel simultane ously stays on or comes on whe...

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Page 83: ...0 74E 60G409 DRIVING TIPS Running in 4 1 Catalytic Converter 4 1 Improving Fuel Economy 4 2 Highway Driving 4 3 Driving on Hills 4 3 Driving on Slippery Roads 4 4 Do s and Dont s for Safe Driving 4 4 Margin for Safety 4 4 ...

Page 84: ...hould be properly restrained at all times using the seat belts provided Refer to the Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems section for instructions on proper use of the seat belts Never drive while under the influ ence of alcohol or other drugs Alcohol and drugs can seriously impair your ability to drive safely greatly increasing the risk of injury to yourself and others You should also avoid dri...

Page 85: ... damaging catalyst or other vehicle damage Maintain the engine in the proper operating condition In the event of an engine malfunc tion particularly one involving engine misfiring or other apparent loss of performance have the vehi cle serviced promptly Do not turn off the engine or inter rupt the ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by...

Page 86: ...or the extra stopping dis tance On rainy days hydroplaning can occur Hydroplaning is the loss of direct contact between the road surface and the vehi cle s tires due to a water film forming between them Steering or braking the vehicle while hydroplaning can be very difficult and loss of control can occur Keep speed down when the road surface is wet At high speeds the vehicle may be affected by sid...

Page 87: ...ke sure that the chains you use are the correct size for your vehicle s tires Also make sure that there is enough clear ance between the fenders and the chains as installed on the tires Install the chains on the front tires tightly according to the chain manufacturer s instructions Retighten the chains after driving about 1 0 km 1 2 mile if neces sary With the chains installed drive slowly WARNING...

Page 88: ...vehicle for more than a few minutes Pro longed rocking can cause engine overheating or transaxle damage CAUTION When driving on wet roads avoid driving through large amount of standing water on the road Large amount of water entering the engine compartment may cause damage to the engine and or elec trical components If stuck in deep water do not start till water level drops Water is incompressible...

Page 89: ...sign When moving into an inter section without any traffic lights or signs drive slowly to confirm safety 2 Always follow other vehicles at a safe distance in order to prevent a rear end collision in case the vehicle ahead makes a sudden stop 72F08008 3 Turn ON the turn signal at least 30 meters before making a turn or chang ing the lane so as not to be hit 4 Before entering a corner decelerate to...

Page 90: ...raking unless unavoid able It causes the vehicle to skid and a collision may occur It is especially dan gerous when the tyres are worn out as they skid more 72F08012 Use foot brake in three stages 1 Warn the vehicle behind you 2 Gradually apply the brake 3 Bring the vehicle to a halt 3 When driving downhill try not to apply the brake but use the engine brake effectively Overuse of the foot brake m...

Page 91: ...y It is important to allow yourself a margin for safety during driving so that you can cope with erroneous or unexpected driving of other drivers For that observe the follow ing Drive at a safe speed Maintain a sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead Don t force yourself to overtake other vehicles Don t accelerate suddenly steer sharply or stop suddenly Keep ample gaps betwe...

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Page 93: ...r Cap 5 6 Engine Hood 5 7 Sun Visor 5 8 Interior Light Switch 5 8 Accessory Socket if equipped 5 9 Assist Grips if equipped 5 9 Glove Box 5 10 Cup Holder and Storage Area 5 10 Floor Mats 5 10 Shopping Hook if equipped 5 11 Luggage Compartment Cover if equipped 5 11 Frame Hooks 5 12 Front Speaker Provision 5 12 Audio System if equipped 5 13 ...

Page 94: ...if equipped 53MM05002 1 Windshield defroster outlet 2 Side defroster outlet 3 Side outlet 4 Center outlet 5 Front floor outlet 3 5 5 2 2 1 1 3 4 EXAMPLE Side outlet ALTO 800 53MM05001 ALTO K10 53M 07 003 When Open air comes out regardless of the air flow selector position EXAMPLE EXAMPLE ...

Page 95: ... 53MH0504 This is used to select one of the functions described below VENTILATION a ALTO 800 53MH0505 ALTO K10 53M 07 008 Temperature controlled air comes out of the center and side air outlets BI LEVEL b ALTO 800 53MH0506 ALTO K10 53M 07 010 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the center and side outlets When the temperature selector 1 is in the f...

Page 96: ...e defroster outlets HEAT DEFROST d ALTO 800 53MH0508 ALTO K10 53M 07 014 Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets the windshield defroster outlets the side defroster outlets and the side outlets DEFROST e ALTO 800 53MH0509 ALTO K10 53M 07 016 Temperature controlled air comes out of the windshield defroster outlets the side defroster outlets and the side outlets Air intake selector...

Page 97: ...HEAT and FRESH AIR the tem perature selector to the desired tempera ture position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position Set ting the blower speed selector to a higher blower speed position increases heating efficiency Quick heating using recirculated air The control settings are the same as for normal heating except you select RECIR CULATED AIR If you use this heating ...

Page 98: ... and turn on the A C switch NOTE Because the air conditioner dehumidifies the air turning it on will help keep the win dows clear even when blowing heated air using the DEFROST or HEAT DEFROST functions 53MH0511 NOTE If you need maximum defrosting set the air flow selector to DEFROST set the blower speed selector to high adjust the temperature selector to the hot end and adjust the side outlets so...

Page 99: ...or 68KN048 To remove the fuel filler cap 1 Open the fuel filler door 2 Remove the cap by turning it counter clockwise 53MH0514 NOTE If the fuel filler door is equipped with the cap holder 1 then use the cap holder to hold fuel filler cap while refueling To reinstall the fuel filler cap 1 Turn the cap clockwise until you hear several clicks 2 Close the fuel filler door EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE Open ...

Page 100: ...rop rod from the hole Put the prop rod back to the holding clip 2 Lower the hood close to the bumper then let it drop down Make sure the hood is securely latched after closing WARNING Fuel is extremely flammable Do not smoke when refueling and make sure there are no open flames or sparks in the area WARNING If you need to replace the fuel cap use a Maruti genuine cap Use of an improper cap can res...

Page 101: ...r closed 2 The light comes on when the door is opened 3 The light remains off even when the door is opened 53MH0519 NOTE The number of doors involved in the light ing operation of the interior light depends on the vehicle specification If there is a switch rubber projection at the door opening as shown the door is involved in the lighting operation The tailgate is also involved in this operation e...

Page 102: ...wer for electrical acces sories Check that the cap remains on the socket when socket is not in use Assist Grips if equipped 53MH0518 Assist grips are provided for convenience EXAMPLE EXAMPLE NOTICE Use of inappropriate electrical acces sories can cause damage to your vehicle s electrical system Make sure that any electrical accessories you use are designed to plug into this type of socket EXAMPLE ...

Page 103: ... open It could cause injury if an acci dent occurs EXAMPLE WARNING Failure to take the precautions listed below could cause personal injury or vehicle damage Be careful when you are using the cup holders to hold a cup contain ing hot liquid Spilling out hot liq uid can cause burn injury Continued EXAMPLE 1 2 WARNING Continued Do not use the cup holders to hold sharp edged hard or breakable objects...

Page 104: ...t designed for large or heavy items 53M 07 039 Luggage Compartment Cover if equipped 53M 07 040 Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug gage compartment is hidden from view by a luggage compartment cover WARNING Failure to take the following precau tions may result in the driver s side floor mat interfering with the pedals and causing a loss of vehicle control or an accident Make sure that the fl...

Page 105: ...ipped ALTO 800 53M 07 045 ALTO K10 53M 07 046 Space for fitment of front speaker is pro vided on the front doors EXAMPLE EXAMPLE WARNING Do not use the frame hooks to tow another vehicle or to have your vehi cle towed on the road or highway The hooks 1 is designed for use in emergency situations only such as if your vehicle or another vehicle gets stuck in deep mud or snow The hook 2 is provided f...

Page 106: ... or lubricate the rotating parts Please bring the unit to an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer Cautions on Handling 53M 07 048 This unit has been designed specifically for playback of compact discs bearing mark A shown above 53M 07 049 To remove the compact disc from its stor age case press down on the center of the EXAMPLE If you pay extended attention to oper ating the audio system or viewing the ...

Page 107: ...e cleaners anti static spray or thinner to clean compact discs 53M 07 054 Do not use compact discs that have large scratches are misshaped or cracked etc Use of such discs will cause damage or prevent the system from operating prop erly 53M 07 055 Do not expose compact discs to direct sun light or any heat source NOTE Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with st...

Page 108: ...5 15 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 53MH0 74E Basic Operations 53M 07 056 1 VOL PUSH POWER knob 2 SOUND button 3 MUTE button 4 BAND button 5 MODE button EXAMPLE ...

Page 109: ...1 to adjust the sound Beep tone Each time SOUND button 2 is pressed more than 1 second beep tone mode switches as follows Preset EQ Preset EQ calls up various sound types in accordance with the listening music type 1 Press the SOUND button 2 several times until FLAT appears 2 Turn the VOL PUSH POWER knob 2 Each time the knob is turned preset EQ mode will change as follows NOTE Once the set is swit...

Page 110: ...TROLS AND EQUIPMENT 53MH0 74E Listening to Radio 53M 07 059 Display 53M 07 060 1 BAND button 2 Up button 3 Down button 4 Preset buttons 1 to 6 5 AST button A Band B Stereo C preset Channel Number D Frequency EXAMPLE ...

Page 111: ...tations in good reception will automatically be stored to the Preset buttons 4 in order starting from a station whose frequency is the lowest NOTE Auto store can be released by pressing AS button 5 while auto store is under way When the auto store is performed the station previously stored in the memory at the position is over written When there are fewer than 6 stations that can be stored even if...

Page 112: ...y 53MM05011 1 Eject button 2 Insertion slot 3 Media Source Mode button 4 Up button 5 Down button 6 DIPS button 7 RDM button 8 RPT button 9 SCAN button A Track number B Play time NOTE This product does not support 8 cm CD sometimes called as mini single CD 3 inch CD CD3 etc EXAMPLE ...

Page 113: ...nd within few second so of turning ON the ACC the unit starts playback from the position from where it has accepted If you press the EJECT button and leave the disc for roughly 15 seconds the disc is automatically reinserted into the unit to protect the disc In this case the unit doesn t start playback automati cally Selecting a CD mode Press the Media Source Mode button 3 Each time the button is ...

Page 114: ...isc Random playback Track Random Press the RDM button 7 Each time the button is pressed the mode will change as follows 53M 07 067 The random indicator RDM will light The tracks in the loaded disc will be played in random order NOTE To cancel random playback press the RDM button 7 again or eject the disc Repeat playback Track Repeat Press the RPT button 8 Each time the button is pressed the mode w...

Page 115: ...istening to an MP3 WMA AAC Disc 53M 07 070 Display 53 07 071 1 SCAN button 2 RPT button 3 RDM button 4 DISP button 1 to 6 5 FLD button 6 FLD button 7 TRACK DOWN button 8 TRACK UP button A Disc type B Folder number C Track time D Play type EXAMPLE ...

Page 116: ...rst file in each folder stored in the disc is played in sequence NOTE To cancel the scan play press the SCAN button 1 again or switch to another mode or turn the power off or eject the disc Random playback Track random Press the RDM button 5 the random indicator RDM will light The tracks in the loaded disc will be played in random order Folder random Press the RDM button 3 for 1 second or longer T...

Page 117: ... a folder 256 Maximum depth of tree structure 8 Maximum number of folders 255 Root folder is included Playing limitations The number of tracks and folders that can be played on one disc is as follows The total number of folders total tracks 512 However maximum number of folder is 255 Also maximum number of the folder level is 8 The compression bit rate of MP3 files that can be played with the unit...

Page 118: ... before using on the unit When naming an MP3 WMA AAC file make sure to attach the exten sion mp3 wma m4a to the file name Do not attach the extension mp3 wma m4a to files other than MP3 WMA AAC files If a disc with such a file is played it will be mistakenly recognized and it may cause excessive noise to be emitted damaging the speaker The unit may not be able to play certain discs depending on di...

Page 119: ...to files stored in a USB device 53M 07 073 Display 53M 07 074 1 Media Source Mode button 2 SCAN button 3 RPT button 4 RDM button 5 DISP button 6 FLD button 7 FLD button 8 TRACK DOWN button A USB indicator B Folder number C Track number D Play time EXAMPLE ...

Page 120: ...irst track Scan play File Scan Press the SCAN button 2 The first 10 seconds of each file is play in sequence Folder Scan press the SCAN button 2 for 1 second or longer The first 10 seconds of the first file in each folder stored in the USB is played in sequence NOTE To cancel the scan play press the SCAN button 2 again or eject the USB Random playback Track random Press the RDM button 4 the random...

Page 121: ...display will change as follows 53M 07 076 Press the DISP 6 for 1 second or lon ger Each time this button is pressed the dis play switches as follows First 8 character next 8 characters A total of 16 characters can be dis played If the number of character is 8or less dis play doesn t switch If the ID3 tag tag info is not available on the track NO TITLE will be displayed Notes on USB device Compatib...

Page 122: ...mem ory the files may be played in different order from the order that the files were stored During initialization the reading time of USB device may vary depending upon factors such as file structure size and contents other than music files When files recorded contains VBR vari able bit rate during playback fast for ward or reverse operation are done The sound quality of MP3 WMA AAC files general...

Page 123: ...ning to an iPod 53M 07 077 Display 53M 07 078 1 Media Source Mode button 2 RPT button 3 RDM button 4 DISP button 5 iPod MENU button 6 ENTER button 7 Up button 8 Down button A iPod indicator B Track number C Play time number D Title information EXAMPLE ...

Page 124: ... repeat indicator RPT will light The track Repeat is the same behavior as one track repeat of the iPod NOTE To cancel repeat playback press the RPT button 2 again or eject the iPod The unit will always trigger Repeat mode No indication will be displayed on unit in iPod automatically when iPod is con nected when repeat mode is triggered the unit will play all the songs in the category repeatedly Re...

Page 125: ...rivate usage and may not be used without authorities Copyright privacy is against the law Operating may be different for each iPod software version How to connect iPod Connect the iPod cable into USB inser tion slot Caution for connecting iPod When iPod EQ setting is ON sound may be distorted Before or after connecting setting such as shuffle repeat and etc may be changed Remove all equipments hea...

Page 126: ...vice or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance iPhone iPod iPod classic iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iPod iPhone models Software Version iPhone 5S 7 1 1 iPhone 5C 7 1 1 iPhone 5 7 1 1 iPhone 4S 7 1 1 iPhone 4 7 1 1 iPod touch ...

Page 127: ...rchase for details about whether a given auxil iary audio source can be connected and the proper auxiliary cord to use The volume and tone controls of the auxiliary audio source can be adjusted on the unit CAUTION Before connection set the volume for the unit to 0 When AUX mode is selected and also keep the volume of the auxiliary audio source within a range that will not cause distortion When the...

Page 128: ... Automatic tuning is not possible The broadcast signal is too weak Perform manual setting The radio sensitivity is poor Car antenna is not extended fully or inclining Check the car antenna No sound is coming out from front speaker or rear speaker Adjustment of the front and rear speakers tilts towards either of the side According to Adjusting the audio adjust the FAD level For the 2 speakers adjus...

Page 129: ...panding data damaged file recorded by others may not be supported Check USB memory device if connected properly If it s not connected properly reconnect and select the file which player is able to read and check the data stored in USB memory You must format the USB memory if necessary Operation Error Cannot be controlled by some reason Switch POWER or ACC ON OFF If still not recovered remove the U...

Page 130: ...p ported format SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY CHECK 01 A disc is loaded upside down inside the CD deck and does not play An unsupported disc format is being used Eject the disc then reinsert correctly with the printed side upwards Use supported disc format only CHECK 02 A disc is caught inside the CD deck and is not ejected Make sure there is no blockage at the CD slot If problem persists turn off the unit...

Page 131: ...onnect and select the file which player is able to read and check the data stored in USB memory You must format the USB memory if necessary CHECK 05 Over current is detected Use other USB memory device whose current consumption is 1A or below Also check if USB connector area is clean NO DEV The USB device iPod is not connected Connect USB memory device iPod prop erly Also check if USB connector ar...

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Page 133: ...VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING 6 53MH0 74E VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING Vehicle Loading 6 1 Trailer Towing 6 1 Towing Your Vehicle 6 2 ...

Page 134: ... ratings you must remove enough weight to bring the load down to the rated capacity Trailer Towing Your MARUTI SUZUKI was originally designed to carry people and a normal amount of cargo not to tow a trailer MAR UTI SUZUKI does not recommend you use your vehicle to tow a trailer Towing a trailer can adversely affect handling durability and fuel economy WARNING Never overload your vehicle The gross...

Page 135: ...uipment designed for recreational tow ing and make sure that towing speed does not exceed 90 km h 55 mph TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE 53M 08 001 A 2WD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE OR AUTOMATED MAN UAL TRANSAXLE 1 Secure the front wheels on a towing dolly according to the instructions pro vided by the dolly manufacturer 2 Release the parking brake 53M 08 002 WARNING When you tow your vehicle follow t...

Page 136: ... N position to make sure that the transaxle is disengaged If the transaxle cannot be put in neutral turn the key from the OFF to the ON position and move the auto gear shift lever from N to D M or R then back to N again Then turn the key from the ON to the OFF posi tion These procedures may help put the transaxle in neutral If the transaxle still cannot be put in neutral you can not tow the vehicl...

Page 137: ...hedule 7 2 Drive Belt 7 10 Engine Oil and Filter 7 10 Engine Coolant 7 13 Air Cleaner 7 15 Spark Plugs 7 15 Gear Oil 7 16 Clutch Pedal 7 17 Fuel Filter 7 17 Brakes 7 18 Steering 7 20 Tires 7 20 Battery 7 22 Fuses 7 23 Bulb Replacement 7 27 Wiper Blades 7 29 Windshield Washer Fluid 7 31 Air Conditioning System 7 31 ...

Page 138: ...eep 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 Continued WARNING Continued When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transaxle is in Neutral Do not touch ignition wires or other ignition system parts when start i...

Page 139: ...hange I Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace as necessary L Lubricate T Tighten to Specified Torque O Rotate NOTE This table includes services as scheduled up to 80 000 km mileage Beyond 80 000 km carry out the same services at the same intervals respectively WARNING MARUTI SUZUKI recommends that maintenance on your MARUTI SUZUKI vehicle be performed by MARUTI SUZUKI Authorised Dealer Service...

Page 140: ...system Noise Leakage etc I I I I I 10 Positive crankcase ventilation System Hoses Connections and Valve I I I I I IGNITION 1 Ignition wiring Damage Deterioration I I I I 2 Spark plugs Clean and Adjust the gap I R I R I R I R FUEL 1 Air cleaner Paved road Clean every 5 000 km Replace after every 40 000 km Dusty condition Clean every 2 500 km or as required Replace after every 40 000 km More frequen...

Page 141: ... I O I O I O I O 2 Wheels Damage I I I I I I I I I I 3 Front Rear wheel bearings Loose Damage I I I I I I I I I FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION 1 Suspension strut Oil leakage Damage I I I I I I I I I I 2 Suspension arms knuckle support Loose Damage I I I I I I I I I 3 Rear spring Damage I I I I I I I I I 4 Shock absorbers Oil leakage Damage I I I I I I I I I I 5 All bolts and nuts Loose T T T T T T T T ...

Page 142: ...shifting and speedometer I I I I I I I I I I 2 Body and Chassis noise I I I I I I I I I I AIR CONDITIONER if equipped 1 Check belt tension I I I I I I I I I I 3 Tighten compressor mounting bolts T T T T T T T T T 2 All hose joints Check Tighten I I I I I I I I I I 4 Check functioning of Recirculating flap I I I I I I I I I I 5 Clean condenser with low pressure water C C C C C C C C C 6 Check belt ...

Page 143: ...t C Clean R Replace or Change I Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace as necessary L Lubricate T Tighten to Specified Torque O Rotate NOTE This table includes services as scheduled up to 80 000 km mileage Beyond 80 000 km carry out the same services at the same intervals respectively ...

Page 144: ...nnections and Valve I I I I I IGNITION 1 Ignition wiring Damage Deterioration I I I I 2 Spark plugs R R FUEL 1 Air cleaner Paved road Clean every 5 000 km Replace after every 40 000 km Dusty condition Clean every 2 500 km or as required Replace after every 40 000 km More frequent replacement if dust condition is severe 2 Fuel tank cap fuel lines and connections Leakage Damage I I I 3 Fuel filter L...

Page 145: ...AND REAR SUSPENSION 1 Suspension strut Oil leakage Damage I I I I I I I I I I 2 Suspension arms knuckle support Loose Damage I I I I I I I I I 3 Rear spring Damage I I I I I I I I I 4 Shock absorbers Oil leakage Damage I I I I I I I I I I 5 All bolts and nuts Loose T T T T T T T T T 6 Suspension arms and Tension rods I I I I I I I I I STEERING 1 Steering wheel Play Loose I I I I I I I I I I 2 All ...

Page 146: ...12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 AIR CONDITIONER if equipped 1 Check belt tension I I I I I I I I I I 3 Tighten compressor mounting bolts T T T T T T T T T 2 Check all hose joints Check Tighten I I I I I I I I I I 4 Check functioning of Recirculating flap I I I I I I I I I I 5 Clean condenser with low pressure water C C C C C C C C C 6 Check belt for frayed edges change if necessary I I I I I I I I I 7 Che...

Page 147: ...and Filter Specified Oil ALTO 800 53M 09 004 1 Preferred Be sure that the engine oil you use comes under the quality classification of SG SL SM and SN Select the appropriate oil vis cosity according to the above chart SAE 5W 30 1 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather Specified Oil ALTO K10 53M 09 005 1 Preferred Be sure that the engine oil you use comes under t...

Page 148: ...vel to the upper limit Refilling 53M 09 007 Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly through the filler hole to bring the oil level to the upper limit on the dipstick Be careful not to overfill Too much oil is almost as bad as too little oil After refilling start the engine and allow it to idle for about a min ute Stop the engine wait about 5 minutes and check the oil level again Changing Eng...

Page 149: ...ified torque using an oil filter wrench Tightening torque for oil filter 1 turn or 14 Nm 1 4 kg m 10 1 lb ft WARNING New and used oil can be hazardous Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or used oil Keep new and used oil and used oil filters away from children and pets Continuous contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer laboratory animals Brief contact with used oil may irr...

Page 150: ... not at the radiator With the engine cool the coolant level should be between the FULL and LOW marks NOTICE When replacing the oil filter it is rec ommended that you use a genuine MARUTI SUZUKI replacement filter If you use an aftermarket filter make sure it is of equivalent quality and follow the manufacturer s instruc tions Oil leaks from around the oil filter or drain plug indicate incorrect in...

Page 151: ...omiting Imme diately contact a poison control center or a physician Avoid inhaling mist or hot vapors if inhaled remove to fresh air If coolant gets in eyes flush eyes with water and seek medi cal attention Wash thoroughly after handling Solution can be poisonous to animals Keep out of the reach of children and animals NOTICE The mixture you use should con tain 50 concentration of anti freeze If t...

Page 152: ...move carbon deposits with a wire or pin and adjust the spark plug gap NOTE For ALTO K10 Unclamp the air filter bolt and then remove the air cleaner case ALTO K10 53M 09 019 To access the spark plugs 1 If necessary disconnect the coupler 1 while pushing the release lever 2 Remove the ignition coil bolts 2 3 Pullout the ignition coil 3 and remove the spark plug NOTE When installation make sure the w...

Page 153: ...r 2 3 Check the inside of the hole with your finger If the oil level comes up to the bottom of the plug hole the oil level is correct If so reinstall the plug 4 If the oil level is low add gear oil through the oil filler plug hole 1 or 2 until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole then reinstall the plug Tightening torque 1 21 Nm 2 1 kg m 15 5 lb ft NOTICE When installing the spark p...

Page 154: ...l fully depressed have the clutch inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer Fuel Filter The fuel filter is located on the way of the fuel hose line under the vehicle body 53MM07011 1 Fuel filter 2 Fuel inlet hose 3 Fuel outlet hose Replace the Fuel Filter Since special procedures are required we recommend you take your vehicle to your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for fuel filter replacement CAUTION After dri...

Page 155: ... the instru ment panel will come on the engine must be running with the parking brake fully disengaged Should the light come on immedi ately ask 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 Do not use any fluid other than MARUTI GENUINE BRAKE FLUID MGBF brake fluid Do...

Page 156: ...t 60G104S Parking Brake 54G109 Ratchet tooth specification b 4th 9th Lever pull force 1 200 N 20 kg 44 lbs 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 speci fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels should be sec...

Page 157: ...re Information Label Both the front and rear tires should have the specified tire pres sure Tire Inspection Inspect your vehicle s tires at least once a month by performing the following checks 1 Measure the air pressure with a tire gauge Adjust the pressure if neces sary Remember to check the spare tire too 53M 09 034 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE WARNING Air pressures should be checked when the tires are cold...

Page 158: ... at Maruti Suzuki Authorized Workshop Wheel Alignment In case of abnormal tire wear or pulling towards one side have the wheel aligned at Maruti Suzuki Authorized Workshop CAUTION Hitting curbs and running over rocks can damage tires and affect wheel alignment Be sure to have tires and wheel alignment checked periodi cally by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer WARNING Your MARUTI SUZUKI is equipped with ti...

Page 159: ...WI Tread Wear Indicator The tire is recom mended to be replaced when the remaining tread has worn to this point The indicators are spaced across the tread around the tire marked by a trian gular symbol TWI 7 Always prefer tubeless tire mounting machine In case of manual mounting tire wheel rim damage may occur 8 In case of any problem please get in touch with Maruti Suzuki Authorized Workshop Batt...

Page 160: ... the retainer 4 4 Remove the battery along with cover assembly 5 if equipped To install the battery 1 Install the battery in the reverse order of removal 2 Tighten the retainer nuts and battery cables securely NOTE When the battery is disconnected some of the vehicle s function will be initialized and or deactivated These function are required to reset after the battery is reconnected Fuses Your v...

Page 161: ...ight right fuse 9 Blank 10 Radiator fan relay 11 Blank 12 Blank 13 Blank 14 80A All electric load 15 Blank 16 Main relay 17 30A Radiator fan fuse 18 15A Fuel injection fuse 19 10A A c compressor fuse 20 Fuel pump relay 21 Blank 22 Blank 23 30A Battery 2 fuse MAIN FUSE PRIMARY FUSE 1 Blank 2 Blank 3 10A Font fog light 4 A c compressor relay 5 50A Ignition switch fuse 6 50A Battery1 7 15A Headlight ...

Page 162: ...cover 60G111 NOTE Make sure that the fuse box always carries spare fuses and fuse puller Fuses under the Dash Board 68KH078 ALTO 800 53M 09 043 14 80A All electric load 15 Blank 16 Main relay 17 30A Radiator fan fuse 18 15A Fuel injection fuse 19 10A Air compressor fuse 20 Fuel pump relay 21 7 5A Automated Manual Tran saxle if equipped 22 40A Automated Manual Tran saxle pump if equipped 23 30A Bat...

Page 163: ...ated Manual Tran saxle 2 if equipped 5 30A Blower motor 6 10A Stop light 7 10A Tail light 8 15A Audio 9 20A Door lock 10 Blank 11 15A Accessory 12 Blank 13 30A Power window 14 15A Ignition switch 15 10A Turn signal light 16 10A Meter 17 7 5A Air bag 18 7 5A IG1 SIG 19 Blank 20 Blank 21 30A Power steering 22 30A ST SIG 23 15A Horn Hazard WARNING Always be sure to replace a blown fuse with a fuse of...

Page 164: ... the bulb Install a new bulb in the reverse order CAUTION 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 NOTICE The oils from you...

Page 165: ...e and pull it out To install the holder push the holder in and turn it clockwise Bulb 53M 09 052 3 Removal 4 Installation There are two types of bulb Full glass type 1 and Glass metal type 2 To remove and install a full glass type bulb 1 simply pull out or push in the bulb To remove a glass metal type bulb 2 from a bulb holder push in the bulb and turn it counterclockwise To install a new bulb pus...

Page 166: ...lades become brittle or dam aged or make streaks when wiping replace the wiper blades To install new wiper blades follow the pro cedures below NOTE Some wiper blades may be different from the ones described here depending on vehicle specifications If so consult your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement method EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE NOTICE To avoid scratching or breaking the window ...

Page 167: ...rm first Other wise the wiper arms may interfere with each other 53M 09 061 2 Squeeze lock 1 towards wiper arm 2 and remove the wiper frame from the arm as shown 3 Unlock the lock end of the wiper blade and slide the blade out as shown Removal 60A260 Installation 54G132 1 Locked end 4 If the new blade is provided without the two metal retainers move them from the old blade to the new one 53M 09 06...

Page 168: ...ty windshield washer fluid diluted with water as necessary Air Conditioning System If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period such as during winter it may not give the best performance when you start using it again To help maintain opti mum performance and durability of your air conditioner it needs to be run periodically Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minut...

Page 169: ...ENCY SERVICE Tire Changing Tool 8 1 Jacking Instructions 8 1 Changing Wheels 8 4 Jump Starting Instructions 8 5 Towing 8 6 If the Starter Does Not Operate 8 6 If the Engine is Flooded 8 6 If the Engine Overheats 8 7 Warning Triangle 8 8 ...

Page 170: ...shaft clockwise until the jack is securely held in place Jacking Instructions 52KM119 1 Place the vehicle on level hard ground 2 Set the parking brake firmly and shift into R Reverse if your vehicle has a manual transaxle EXAMPLE EXAMPLE WARNING After using the tire changing tools be sure to stow them securely or they can cause injury if an accident occurs 1 CAUTION The jack should be used only to...

Page 171: ...e the vehicle more than necessary To Raise the Vehicle with a Garage Jack Apply the garage jack to one of the points indicated below EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE WARNING Use the jack only to change wheels on level hard ground Never jack up the vehicle on an inclined surface Never raise the vehicle with the jack in a location other than the specified jacking point shown in the illustration near the whee...

Page 172: ... 1 EXAMPLE 1 Front 2 Rear 3 Jack bracket 4 Rear axle 5 Jacking point for garage jack NOTE For more details please contact an autho rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer NOTICE Never apply a garage jack to the exhaust pipe or engine undercover and rear torsion beam ...

Page 173: ... lb ft 8 Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as shown in the illustration Full Wheel Cover if equipped 53M 10 010 Insert a piece of cloth between the spokes of the wheel cover and try to pull the cover outward as shown in figure Take out the detached wheel cover from the wheel rim For installation first match the slot at the wheel cover with the air fill...

Page 174: ...ehicle with the flat battery 6 Remove the jump leads in the exact reverse order in which you connected them WARNING Never attempt to jump start your vehicle if the battery appears to be frozen Batteries in this condition may explode or rupture if jump starting is attempted When making jump lead connec tions be certain that your hands and the jump leads remain clear from pulleys belts or fans Batte...

Page 175: ... 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 authorized MAR UTI SUZUKI dealer If the Engine is Flooded If the engine is flooded with gasoline it may be hard to start If this happens press the accelerator pedal all the way to the fl...

Page 176: ... 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 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section NOTE If your engine overheats and you are unsure what to do contact your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer 65D614 WARNING If you see or hear escaping steam stop the vehicle in a safe place and immediately turn off t...

Page 177: ... the triangle should face the on com ing traffic Please activate the hazard warning lamps before alighting the vehicle to keep the warning triangle 53M 10 015 Remove the warning triangle carefully from the cover as shown by arrow 1 Open both the reflector arms as shown by arrow and lock the arms with each other with the clip provided in the right arm Open the bottom stand in counter clock wise dir...

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Page 179: ...APPEARANCE CARE 9 53MH0 74E APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion Prevention 9 1 Vehicle Cleaning 9 2 ...

Page 180: ... vehicle at least once during the winter and once immediately after the winter Keep your vehicle particularly the under side as clean and dry as possible If you frequently drive on salted roads your vehi cle should be washed at least once a month during the winter If you live near the ocean your vehicle should be washed at least once a month throughout the year For washing instructions refer to th...

Page 181: ...To remove soap rub the areas again with a cloth dampened with water Repeat this until the stain is removed or use a commercial fab ric cleaner for tougher stains If you use a fabric cleaner carefully follow the manu facturer s instructions and precautions Seat belts Clean seat belts with a mild soap and water Do not use bleach or dye on the belts They may weaken the fabric in the belts Vinyl floor...

Page 182: ...nse the body to loosen the dirt Remove dirt and mud from the body exterior with running water You may use a 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 NOTICE It is important that your vehicle be kept clean and free from dirt Failure to keep your vehicle clean may result in fadi...

Page 183: ...ed spots and allow them to dry 2 Stir the paint and touch up the damaged spots lightly using a small brush 3 Allow the paint to dry completely Waxing 60B211S After washing the vehicle waxing and pol ishing are recommended to further protect and beautify the paint Only use waxes and polishes of good quality When using waxes and polishes observe the precautions specified by the manufacturers NOTICE ...

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Page 185: ...GENERAL INFORMATION 10 53MH0 74E GENERAL INFORMATION Vehicle Identification 10 1 ...

Page 186: ...rder ing or referring to special service informa tion Whenever you have occasion to consult your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer remember to identify your vehicle with this number Should you find the number diffi cult to read you will also find it on the iden tification plate Engine Serial Number ALTO 800 53M 12 002 ALTO K10 53M 12 003 The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block as shown in the...

Page 187: ...45 Overall width With Body Side Molding 1515 1515 Without Body Side Molding 1490 1490 Overall height 1475 1475 Wheelbase 2360 2360 Track Front 1295 1295 Rear 1290 1290 Ground clearance 160 160 ITEM Mass weight UNIT kg ALTO 800 ALTO K10 Curb mass weight 695 727 740 755 Gross vehicle mass weight rating 1185 1210 Permissible maximum Axle Weight Front 630 630 Rear 630 630 ...

Page 188: ...re 68 5 mm 73 mm Stroke 72 0 mm 79 5 mm Piston displacement 796 cm3 796 cc 998 cm3 998 cc Compression ratio 10 95 0 4 1 11 0 4 1 ITEM Electrical ALTO 800 ALTO K10 Standard spark plug Nickel plug NGK DCPR7E BOSCH YR7DC NGK KR6A 10 Battery 12V 34B19 12V 34B19 Fuses See INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section ...

Page 189: ... 12V 21W P21W 12V 21W PY21W Rear 12V 21W PY21W 12V 21W PY21W Side turn signal light 12V 5W W5W 12V 5W W5W Position light 12V 5W W5W 12V 5W W5W Brake tail light 12V 21 5W P21 5W 12V 21 5W P21 5W License plate light 12V 5W W5W 12V 5W W5W Reversing light 12V 21W P21W 12V 21W P21W Interior light 12V 8W 12V 8W High mount stop light 12V 16W W16W 12V 16W W16W ...

Page 190: ...H 1 155 65 R13 73T 1 145 80R12 74T 1 Rim size 145 80R12 74S 1 12 3 50B 155 65 R13 73S 1 13X4 1 2J 145 80R12 74H 1 12 3 50B 155 65 R13 73T 1 13X4 1 2J 145 80R12 74T 1 12 3 50B Tire pressures For the specified tire pressure see the Tire Information Label located the driver s door lock pillar ITEM Capacities approx ALTO 800 ALTO K10 Coolant including reservoir tank 3 5 L 4 5 L Fuel tank 35 L 35 L Eng...

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