Fuel Filter (Diesel Engine); Brakes - Suzuki 2008 Grand Vitara INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Owner's Manual

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Fuel Filter (Diesel engine)
F9Q diesel
78K077
The fuel filter works as a water sedimentor
as well.
Drain water when the fuel filter warning
light comes on. To drain water:
1) Place a pan or ample rag under the fuel
filter drain nozzle.
2) Loosen the drain knob. The water will
be drained.
3) Tighten the drain knob when the water
changes to the diesel fuel.
4) Tighten the drain knob.
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Brakes
Brake Fluid
64J154
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between the
"MAX" and "MIN" lines. If the brake fluid
level is near the "MIN" line, fill it up to the
"MAX" line with SAE J1703 or DOT3 brake
fluid.
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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 panel will come on (the
engine must be running with the
parking brake fully disengaged).
Should the light come on, immedi-
ately ask your SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the brake system. .
• A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak
In
the brake system which should be
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer
immediately.
• Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Use cau-
tion when refilling the reservoir.
• Do not use any fluid other than SAE
J1703 or DOT3 brake fluid. Do not
use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has
been stored in old or open contain-
ers. It is essential that foreign parti-
cles and other liquids are kept out
of the brake fluid reservoir.