Suzuki Jimny, Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
78RB1-01E
NOTE:
SUZUKI highly recommends the use of
ECSTAR brand brake fluid. ECSTAR has
been specially formulated for your SUZUKI
product and contributes to the desired
vehicle performance and ideal driving
experience.
NOTE:
• The fluid level can be expected to gradu-
ally fall as the brake pad and/or shoe
wear.
• Brake fluid absorbs water over time and
brake fluid with high water content may
cause vapor lock or brake system mal-
function.
Replace your brake fluid in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in your
Owner's Manual.
Brake pedal
Check brake pedal stroke. If the stroke is
so large, have the brake system inspected
by a SUZUKI dealer. If you doubt the brake
pedal is at its normal height, check it as fol-
lows:
54G108
Minimum distance between brake pedal
and floor carpet “a”
WARNING
Failure to follow the guidelines below
can result in personal injury or seri-
ous damage to the brake system.
• If the brake fluid in the reservoir
drops below a certain level, the
brake warning light on the instru-
ment cluster will come on (the
engine must be running with the
parking brake fully disengaged).
Should the light come on, immedi-
ately ask a SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the brake system.
• A rapid fluid loss indicates leakage
in the brake system which should
be inspected by a SUZUKI dealer
immediately.
• Do not use any fluid other than
DOT3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid. Do
not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that
has been stored in old or open con-
tainers. It is essential that foreign
particles and other liquids are kept
out of the brake fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Be careful
when refilling the reservoir.
WARNING
Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal-
lowed, and harmful if it comes in con-
tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting. Immediately
contact a poison control center or a
physician. If brake fluid 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 reach of chil-
dren and animals.
LHD 101 mm (4.0 in)
RHD 89 mm (3.5 in)