Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 517

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Interval: This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months, whichever
comes first.
BRAKE
*5-1. Brake discs and pads
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes
*5-3. Brake pedal
*5-4. Brake fluid (#3)
5-5. Brake lever and cable
CHASSIS AND BODY
*6-1. Clutch pedal
*6-2. Clutch fluid (#3)
6-3. Tires/Wheels
*6-4. Wheel bearings
*6-5. Drive axle boots/Propeller shafts (4WD)
*6-6. Suspension system
*6-7. Steering system
*6-8. Manual transaxle oil
*6-9. Automatic transaxle
*6-10. Transfer oil (4WD)
*6-11. Rear differential oil (4WD)
6-12. All latches, hinges and locks
*6-13. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
#3: Clutch fluid is supplied from brake fluid reservoir.
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your SUZUKI dealer for assistance.
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Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W"
Other than "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W"
2
km (x1000)
miles (x1000)
months
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
Fluid leak check
WARNING
7.5 15 22.5 30
4.5 9 13.5 18
6 12 18 24
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Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
Replace every 60000 km (36000 miles) or 48 months.
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30 36
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