Suzuki VITARA Series, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
5) Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.
Tighten the plug with a wrench to the
specified torque.
NOTE:
• Whenever the engine oil is changed, the
oil life monitoring must be reset to moni-
tor the next oil change timing properly.
To reset the light, consult your SUZUKI
dealer. If you reset it by yourself, refer to
“Setting mode” in “BEFORE DRIVING”
section (for gasoline engine model).
• For more information of the oil change
request light and oil life monitoring, refer
to “Oil change request light (if equipped)”
and “Information display” in “BEFORE
DRIVING” section.
Oil filter replacement
NOTE:
(For diesel engine model)
Since special procedures and tools are
required, ask your authorized SUZUKI
dealer for this job.
1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil-
ter counterclockwise and remove it.
2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mount-
ing surface on the engine where the
new filter will be seated.
3) Smear a small amount of engine oil
around the rubber gasket of the new oil
filter.
4) Screw the new filter by hand until the fil-
ter gasket contacts the mounting sur-
face.
(For gasoline engine model)
54G092
(1) Loosen
(2) Tighten
WARNING
(Continued)
To minimize your exposure to used
oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and
moisture-proof gloves (such as dish-
washing gloves) when changing oil. If
oil contacts your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
Launder any clothing or rags if it is
with oil.
Recycle or properly dispose of used
oil and oil filters.