Suzuki VITARA Series, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
NOTE:
• (For EU countries)
The replacement timing varies with the
type of engine oil that you choose.
Refer to “Maintenance schedule” in this
section for corresponding maintenance
schedule.
• (For Mexico)
For additional instruction, refer to “SUP-
PLEMENT” section in the end of this
book.
SAE 0W-20 (1) is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather.
NOTE:
We recommend that you use SUZUKI gen-
uine oil. To purchase it, see your SUZUKI
dealer.
(For diesel engine model)
Check that the engine oil you use comes
under the quality classification of ACEA
C2.
SAE 0W-30 is the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in cold
weather.
Oil level check
(For gasoline engine model)
80G064
52D084
(For diesel engine model)
54P000701
(1) MIN
(2) MAX
(3) Engine oil dipstick
It is important to keep the engine oil at the
correct level for proper lubrication of your
vehicle’s engine. Check the oil level with
the vehicle on a level surface. The oil level
indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle
is on a slope. The oil level should be
checked either before starting the engine
or at least 5 minutes after stopping the
engine.
The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col-
ored with yellow for easy identification.
NOTICE
Use only the recommended ACEA
C2. Use of non-recommended engine
oil will cause damage to a diesel
engine and DPF
®
.
EXAMPLE
Upper
Lower
(1)
(3)
(2)