If The Starter Does Not Operate; If The Engine Is Flooded; If The Engine Overheats - MARUTI SUZUKI CELERIO Owner's Manual & Service Booklet

EMERGENCY SERVICE
NOTICE
These procedures may help put the
transaxle in neutral. If the transaxle
still cannot be put in neutral, you
cannot tow the vehicle without using
a towing dolly.
NOTICE
The steering column is not strong
enough to withstand shocks transmit-
ted from the front wheels during
towing. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
If the Starter Does Not
Operate
1) Try turning the ignition switch to the
"START" position with the headlights
turned on to determine the battery
condition. If the headlights
excessively dim or go off, it usually
means that either the battery is flat or
the battery terminal contact is poor.
Recharge the battery or correct battery
terminal contact as necessary.
2) If the headlights remain bright, check the
fuses. If the reason for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the
vehicle inspected by your authorized
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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If the Engine is Flooded

If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it may
be hard to start. If this happens, press the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it there while cranking the engine.
(Do not operate the starter motor for more
than 15 seconds).

If the Engine Overheats

The engine could overheat temporarily under
severe driving conditions. If the high engine
coolant temperature warning light comes on
as overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and
park.
3) Let the engine run at the normal idle
speed for a few minutes until the high
engine coolant temperature warning light
goes off.
WARNING
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If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to let
it cool. Do not open the hood when
steam is present. When the steam can
no longer be seen or heard, open the
hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light does not go off:
1) Turn off the engine and check that the
water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
is found, correct it.
2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
If it is found to be lower than the "LOW"
line, look for leaks at the radiator, water
pump, and radiator and heater hoses. If
you locate any leaks that may have
caused the overheating, do not run the
engine until these problems have been
corrected.
3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to "Engine
Coolant" in the "INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE" section.)
NOTE:
If your engine overheats and you are
unsure what to do, contact your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
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