Suzuki VITARA Series, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
#2: Replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.
NOTE:
*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-
ever comes first.
km (×1000) 2.5 7.5 10 15 30 45 75 150
miles (×1000) 1.5 4.5 6 9 18 27 45 90
months - 6 8 12 24 36 48 96
Engine and powertrain
Engine accessory drive belt Tension check Normal
I
Severe I
Engine oil and engine oil filter Normal
R
Severe
R
Engine coolant “SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)”
(#1)
First time only R
Second time
and after
R
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard
(Green)”
R
Fuel and emission control system
Spark plugs when unleaded
fuel is used
(Standard type) Nickel plug Normal
R(#2)
Severe
R
Spark plugs when leaded fuel
is used
(Standard type) Nickel plug
R
Air cleaner filter element *1 Paved-road Normal
I R
Severe
I R
Dusty condition
I R
Brake
Brake fluid Check I
Brake lever and cable Check (1st 15000 km only) I
Chassis, body and others
Tires/Wheels
I
All latches, hinges and locks I