Coolant Level Check; Adding Coolant - Suzuki VITARA series Owner's Manual

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Coolant level check

Check the coolant level at the reservoir
tank, not at the radiator. With the engine
cool, the coolant level should be between
"FULL" and "LOW" marks.

Adding coolant

WARNING
Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if
swallowed or inhaled. Do not drink
antifreeze or coolant solution. If swal-
lowed, do not induce vomiting. Imme-
diately contact a poison control
center or a physician. Avoid inhaling
mist or hot vapors; if inhaled, exhale
and move to where there is fresh air.
If coolant gets in eyes, flush eyes
with water and seek medical atten-
tion. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Solution can be poisonous to ani-
mals. Keep out of the reach of chil-
dren and animals.
NOTICE
"SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant";
This coolant is already diluted to the
proper percentage. Do not dilute with
distilled water additionally. Doing so
may result in the possibility of freez-
ing and/or overheating coolant.
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NOTICE
"SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) cool-
ant";
• The mixture you use should con-
tain 50% concentration of anti-
freeze.
• If the lowest ambient temperature
in your area is expected to be –35°C
(–31°F) or below, use higher con-
centrations up to 60% following the
instructions on the antifreeze con-
tainer.
(For gasoline engine model)
FULL
LOW
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If the coolant level is below "LOW" mark,
more coolant should be added. Remove
the reservoir tank cap and add coolant until
the reservoir tank level reaches "FULL"
mark. Never fill the reservoir tank above
"FULL" mark.
NOTICE
When putting the cap on the reser-
voir tank, line up the mark on the cap
and the mark on the tank. Failure to
follow this can result in coolant leak-
age.
(For diesel engine model)
FULL
LOW
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