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EMERGENCY SERVICE
If the Starter Does Not
Operate
1) Try turning the ignition switch to the
"START" position or try pressing the
engine switch to change the ignition
mode to "START" with the headlights
turned on to determine the battery condi-
tion. If the headlights go excessively dim
or go off, it usually means that either the
battery is flat or the battery terminal con-
tact is poor. Recharge the battery or cor-
rect
battery
terminal
contact
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 vehi-
cle inspected by your authorised Maruti
Suzuki workshop.
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If the Engine is Flooded
If the engine is flooded with the fuel, 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 30 seconds.
NOTE:
For keyless push start system, if the
engine refuses to start, the starter motor
as
automatically stops after a certain period of
time. After the starter motor has automati-
cally stopped or if there is anything abnor-
mal in the engine starting system, the
starter motor runs only while the engine
switch is held pressed.
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 indica-
tor is within the normal, acceptable tem-
perature range between "H" and "C".
WARNING
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 temperature indication does not
come down to within the normal, accept-
able range:
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
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