Suzuki Carry Pro, Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
52SS0-01E
Daily Inspection Checklist
Before Driving
60A187S
1) Make sure that windows, mirrors,
lights and reflectors are clean and
unobstructed.
2) Visually check the tyres for the follow-
ing points:
– the depth of the tread groove
– abnormal wear, cracks and damage
– loose wheel nuts
– existence of foreign material such as
nails, stones, etc.
Refer to “Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for details.
3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.
NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system while and after use.
4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and
latched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal
lights, brake lights and horn for proper
operation.
6) Check the brake pedal feeling and the
adjustment condition for the parking
brake lever or pedal.
Refer to “Brakes” in “INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” section for
details.
7) Adjust the mirrors.
8) Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened the seat belts.
9) Make sure that all warning lights come
on as the ignition switch is turned to
“ON” position.
10) Check all gauges.
11) Make sure that the brake system
warning light turns off when the park-
ing brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Battery fluid (acid) level
5) Windshield washer fluid level
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tyre pressure using a
tyre pressure gauge. Also check the tyre
pressure of the spare tyre.
Engine Oil Consumption
It is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle
operation.
The amount of engine oil consumption
depends on viscosity and quality of the oil
and your driving conditions.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler-
ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately
5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
(1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump-
tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil
level.