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  • Page 9 MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED new MARUTI SUZUKI and review the reserves the right to make production manual from time to time. It contains MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED changes at any time, without notice and important information on safety, operation without incurring any obligation to and maintenance.

  • Page 10: Modification Warning

    Consult your NOTICE authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop Indicates a potential hazard that or qualified service technician for could result in vehicle damage. advice. NOTICE NOTE: Indicates special information to make Severe damage may be caused by maintenance easier or instructions clearer.

  • Page 11: Warranty Policy

    (3) Maruti Suzuki Warranty Obligation: ries. If any defect(s) should be found in a Maruti Suzuki vehicle within Any vehicle on which parts or accessories not approved by the term stipulated above, Maruti Suzuki’s only obligation is to Maruti Suzuki have been used.

  • Page 12: Extent Of Warranty

    This warranty is the entire written warranty given by Maruti Suzuki cerning replacement of the “Owner’s Manual and Service Book- for Maruti Suzuki vehicles and no dealer or its or his agent or let”. employee is authorised to extend or enlarge this warranty and no...
  • Page 13 EMISSION WARRANTY POLICY 3. The method of examination for deciding the warranty of the parts will be at the sole discretion of Maruti Suzuki and it’s dealer and results of the examination will be final and binding. Maruti Suzuki offers the Emission Warranty on all Maruti Suzuki...
  • Page 14 1. In the absence of valid PUC certificate. 9. PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve. 10. Oil Filler Cap. 2. Vehicle not serviced from Maruti Suzuki authorised workshop as per the schedule specified in this Owner’s Manual and Ser- 11. Catalytic Convertor.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TABLE OF CONTENTS FUEL RECOMMENDATION BEFORE DRIVING OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING TIPS OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY SERVICE APPEARANCE CARE GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE NETWORK 82PH0-74E...
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  • Page 17: Fuel Recommendation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FUEL RECOMMENDATION FUEL RECOMMENDATION Fuel Recommendation ............1-1 53MH0-74E...
  • Page 18 If fuel is from the use of such fuels are not the spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up responsibility of MARUTI SUZUKI and may immediately. Fuels containing alco- not be covered under the New Vehicle hol can cause paint damage, which is Warranty.

  • Page 19: Before Driving

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING BEFORE DRIVING Keys ..................2-1 Ignition Key Reminder (if equipped) ......... 2-2 Door Locks ................2-2 Keyless Entry System (if equipped) ........2-5 Windows ................2-10 Mirrors .................. 2-11 Front Seats ................2-12 Rear Seats ................

  • Page 20: Keys

    The key communi- the ignition switch when using your cates the identification code to the vehicle MARUTI SUZUKI, or the engine may not when the key is turned to the “ON” posi- be started because they may interfere tion.

  • Page 21: Ignition Key Reminder (If Equipped)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Ignition Key Reminder Door Locks Side Door Locks (if equipped) (if equipped) A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind LOCK UNLOCK you to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition switch when the driver’s door is opened.
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Central Door Locking System To lock a rear door from outside the vehi- (if equipped) cle, push the lock knob down and close the door. You do not need to pull and hold the Driver’s door door handle as you close the door.
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Child-Proof Locks (rear door) Tailgate EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 53M-04-009 53M-04-007 53M-04-008 You can also unlatch the tailgate by pulling (1) LOCK To open the tailgate, insert the key and the release lever (if equipped) located on (2) UNLOCK the outboard side of the driver’s seat.

  • Page 24: Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Keyless Entry System (if • If you lose any of the transmitters (keys), GENERAL FEATURES contact your MARUTI SUZUKI autho- equipped) Illuminated Entry rised dealer as soon as possible for When vehicle is unlocked, the room lamp...
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Auto Unlock Mode EXAMPLE Drive unlock can be set to Auto Unlock System has some features which can be mode or can be turned OFF. When set to programmed by user according to their Auto Unlock mode, turning Ignition ON to choice.
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Programming Auto Lock/Unlock Mode a) When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the vehicle is stationary, push the odometer/trip meter/meter illu- mination selector knob, to switch the information display indication to the odometer reading.

  • Page 27: Transmitter Battery

    (2) and pry WARNING advisable to get battery replaced from it open. MARUTI SUZUKI Authorized workshop. Swallowing a lithium battery may cause 4) Replace the battery (3) (Lithium disc serious internal injury. Do not allow...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES Transmitter function (Unlock/Lock/Car 1) Battery of the transmitter is weak. 1) Check the battery. Locator) not working 2) Transmitter is exposed to water or it is 2) Dry the transmitter and check it.

  • Page 29: Windows

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Windows Electric Window Controls EXAMPLE (if equipped) Manual Window Control The electric windows can only be operated (if equipped) when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion. EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 81A009 To open a window, push the top part of the 53M-04-016...

  • Page 30: Mirrors

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Mirrors Type 1 WARNING EXAMPLE Inside Rearview Mirror • To avoid injuring an occupant by window entrapment, be sure no EXAMPLE part of the occupant’s body such as hands or head is in the path of the electric windows when closing them.

  • Page 31: Front Seats

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Front Seats Adjusting Seat Position adjustment lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. Type 1 Seat Adjustment After adjustment, try to move the seat for- ward and rearward to ensure that it is WARNING securely latched.

  • Page 32: Rear Seats

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Rear Seats EXAMPLE WARNING Folding Rear Seat If you need to carry cargo in the pas- senger compartment with the rear The rear seat of your vehicle can be folded seat back folded forward, be sure to forward to provide additional cargo space.

  • Page 33: Seat Belts And Child Restraint Systems

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Seat Belts and Child Restraint NOTICE Systems • When returning the rear seatback to the normal position, do not allow EXAMPLE any foreign material to enter the lock opening. This may prevent the seatback from being...
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE as low as possible across the hips Above the pelvis Across the pelvis 65D606 65D201 65D199 WARNING WARNING WARNING (Continued) • Never allow persons to ride in the (Continued) •...
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Lap-Shoulder Belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) WARNING WARNING (if equipped) (Continued) (Continued) The seat belt has an emergency locking • Never use the same seat belt on • For children, if the shoulder belt retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock more than one occupant and never irritates the neck or face, move the...
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING All Seat Belts Except Rear Center EXAMPLE EXAMPLE All seat belts except rear center are the lap-shoulder belt. Low on hips EXAMPLE 60A040 60A039 To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt To unfasten the seat belt, push the button during a collision, position the lap portion on the buckle and retract the belt slowly...
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Seat Belt Hanger the belt. The latch plate should then be TO TIGHTEN refitted into the buckle and the belt tight- ened as previously described. To unfasten the belt, press the release but- ton on the buckle catch.
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Seat Belt Inspection Child Restraint Systems Child restraint EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 53M-04-041 53M-04-043 53M-04-040 Booster seat Infant restraint Periodically inspect the seat belts to make sure they work properly and are not dam- EXAMPLE EXAMPLE aged.
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING MARUTI SUZUKI highly recommends that WARNING EXAMPLE you use a child restraint system to restrain infants and small children. Many different If your vehicle is equipped with a types of child restraint systems are avail- front passenger air bag, do not install able;...
  • Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Child Restraint System for India Child Restraint The suitability of each passenger’s seat position for carriage of children and fitting of child restraint system is shown in the table below. Whenever you carry children up to 12 years of age, properly use the child restraints which conform to AIS 072, the standard for child restraints, referring to the table.

  • Page 41: Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags) (If Equipped)

    ELR type belt (if equipped) WARNING EXAMPLE This section of the owner’s manual describes the protection provided by your MARUTI SUZUKI SUPPLEMEN- TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (air bag). Please read and follow ALL these EXAMPLE instructions carefully to minimize your risk of severe injury or death in 53MM02013 the event of a collision.
  • Page 42 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Front Air Bag (Driver side) Frontal collision range EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 53M-04-055 • In collisions such as above at an angle of about 30 degrees (1) or less from the 53M-04-053 front. Front air bag is designed to inflate in 53M-04-051 severe frontal collisions.
  • Page 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING 53M-04-062 53M-04-057 53M-04-060 • Approximately 50 km/h (30 mph) or • Falling into a deep hole or ditch • Collision from the side lower speed frontal collision to a stopped vehicle 53M-04-058 •...
  • Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING EXAMPLE 53M-04-067 • Collision angle is offset from the vehicle angle (offset collision) 53M-04-064 Front air bags are not designed to inflate • Collision with a utility pole or stumpage in rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or minor frontal collisions, since they would offer no protection in those types of acci- 58MS030...
  • Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Air bag symbol (if equipped) meaning vated. The air bag will neither hinder your WARNING view nor make it harder to exit the vehicle. EXAMPLE If the AIR BAG light in the instrument Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully cluster ever comes on and stays on, in order to reduce the chance of serious or...
  • Page 46 The module records information service work on your MARUTI SUZUKI. Do about overall system status, which sensors not touch air bag system components or activated the deployment, and for a certain wires.

  • Page 47: Instrument Cluster

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Instrument Cluster Type 1 ALTO 800 EXAMPLE (1) Speedometer (2) Odometer/Trip meter (3) Odometer/Trip meter/Meter illumination selector knob (4) Fuel gauge (5) Warning and indicator lights 53M-04-069 Type 2 EXAMPLE 53MH0237...
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Instrument Cluster without tachometer ALTO K10 EXAMPLE (1) Speedometer (2) information display (3) Odometer/Trip meter/Meter illumination selector knob (4) Fuel gauge (5) Warning and indicator lights (6) Tachometer (if equipped) 53M-04-070 with tachometer EXAMPLE (3) (5)

  • Page 49: Warning And Indicator Lights

    If any of the following conditions occur, you should immediately ask 1) Pull off the road and stop carefully. your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to WARNING inspect the brake system. • If the brake system warning light Remember that stopping distance...

  • Page 50: Malfunction Indicator Light

    Bring the vehicle to your MARUTI SUZUKI The light will come on and stay on if there ignition mode to “ON” so you can check the dealer to have the damage fixed.
  • Page 51 Light to indicate the need to add engine is running, the charging system erly. Have the system inspected by your oil. Be sure to periodically check MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. should be inspected immediately by your the engine oil level. MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
  • Page 52 Have speed and / or engine revolution. No gear the vehicle inspected by MARUTI SUZUKI shifting is required. authorized dealer. NOTE:...

  • Page 53: Front Fog Light Switch (If Equipped)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Speedometer Turn Signal Indicators Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ALTO 800 Type 1 EXAMPLE 53M-04-084 53M-04-086 When you turn on the left or right turn sig- nals, the corresponding green arrow on the...

  • Page 54: Fuel Gauge

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Fuel Gauge ALTO K10 With tachometer EXAMPLE Type 1 ALTO 800 EXAMPLE Type 1 EXAMPLE 53M-04-092 Automated Manual Transaxle EXAMPLE 53M-04-090 Type 2 EXAMPLE 53M-04-088 Type 2 EXAMPLE 53MH0239 ALTO K10...

  • Page 55: Information Display

    BEFORE DRIVING Information Display ALTO K10 When the fuel meter indicator shows only one segment to “E”, refill the tank as soon Manual transaxle ALTO 800 as possible. Without tachometer EXAMPLE NOTE: EXAMPLE • If the last segment blinks, it means that the fuel is almost empty.
  • Page 56 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING With tachometer tor and meter illumination control knob (3) to advance the hour display. Release EXAMPLE the indication selector and meter illumi- nation control knob (3) for 5 seconds to set the hour display. Odometer/Trip meter (2) The odometer/trip meter is shown when the ignition switch is in the “ON”...

  • Page 57: Lighting Control Lever

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Lighting Control Lever Meter illumination control When the ignition switch is turned to “ON” and the position lights, tail lights and/or the headlights are on, the display shows four EXAMPLE types of indication; odometer (A), trip meter A (B), trip meter B (C), clock (D) and indication of illumination intensity (E).
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Lighting Operation OFF (1) Type 2 All lights are off. EXAMPLE Type 1 EXAMPLE Front position lights, tail lights, license plate light and instrument lights are on, but headlights are off. Front position lights, tail lights, license plate light, instrument lights and head lights are on.

  • Page 59: Headlight Leveling Switch

    Type 2 Switch Position EXAMPLE Vehicle 53M-04-110 Load Alto 800 Alto K10 Condition WARNING Petrol Petrol To avoid possible injury, do not oper- Driver only ate controls by reaching through the steering wheel.

  • Page 60: Hazard Warning Switch

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Hazard Warning Switch Windshield Wiper and Washer Lane change signal Lever Type 1 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 53M-04-113 EXAMPLE Type 2 53MH0227 EXAMPLE Push in the hazard warning switch to acti- 65D611 vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig- nal lights and both turn signal indicators WARNING will flash simultaneously.
  • Page 61 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer NOTICE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE To help prevent damage to the wind- shield wiper and washer system components, you should take the fol- lowing precautions: • Do not continue to hold in the lever when there windshield...

  • Page 62: Horn

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE DRIVING Horn EXAMPLE 53MH0230 Press the horn button of the steering wheel to sound the horn. The horn will sound with the ignition switch in any position. 2-43 53MH0-74E...

  • Page 63: Operating Your Vehicle

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas Warning ............3-1 Daily Inspection Checklist ..........3-1 Engine Oil Consumption ............ 3-2 Ignition Switch ..............3-3 Parking Brake Lever ............3-5 Pedal ..................3-6 Starting the Engine .............

  • Page 64: Exhaust Gas Warning

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas Warning Daily Inspection Checklist WARNING Before Driving EXAMPLE (Continued) • Do not park with the engine run- EXAMPLE ning for a long period of time, even in an open area. If it is necessary to sit for a short time in a parked vehi- cle with the engine running, make sure the air intake selector is set to...

  • Page 65: Engine Oil Consumption

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Consumption 4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and latches, hinges & locks” of “CHASSIS latched. AND BODY” in the “Periodic Mainte- It is normal for the engine to consume 5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, nance Schedule”...

  • Page 66: Ignition Switch

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Switch You should also be aware that the diluting EXAMPLE ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is subsequently driven at high speeds, EXAMPLE such as on an expressway, making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after high-speed driving.
  • Page 67 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE It locks the ignition, and prevents normal EXAMPLE NOTICE use of the steering wheel after the key is removed. • Do not use the starter motor for more than 15 seconds at a time. If To release the steering lock, insert the key the engine does not start, wait 15 and turn it clockwise to one of the other...

  • Page 68: Parking Brake Lever

    Automated manual transaxle - inspected immediately by an autho- shift into reverse or first gear and rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. check the gear position indicator in the instrument cluster to make sure that the transaxle is engaged...

  • Page 69: Pedal

    Depressing the accelerator pedal braking. increases power output and speed. Brake Pedal (2) 80J2121 Auto Gear Shift Your MARUTI SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with front disc brakes and rear drum EXAMPLE brakes. Depressing brake pedal applies both sets of brakes.

  • Page 70: Starting The Engine

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Starting the Engine Using the Transaxle Starting a Cold and Warm Engine With your foot off the accelerator pedal, Before Starting the Engine Manual Transaxle crank the engine by turning the ignition key to “START”.
  • Page 71 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Downshifting maximum allowable WARNING NOTICE speeds • Reduce your speed and downshift • To help avoid clutch damage, do For F8D engine to a lower gear before going down not use the clutch pedal as a foot- a long or steep hill.
  • Page 72 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Starting the engine NOTE: If the driver’s door is opened and/or the EXAMPLE When starting the engine, always place the parking brake lever is engaged with the gearshift lever in the “N” position and gear in the “M”, “D”...
  • Page 73 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING NOTICE • While driving the vehicle, do not Do not operate the system as shift the gearshift lever to the “N” described below. The life cycle of the position. The engine brake may not clutch may be reduced.
  • Page 74 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Starting off on an uphill/downhill: Upshift and downshift: clutch will be engaged when the vehicle speed increases. Uphill Upshifting Using engine braking: 1) Apply the parking brake firmly so that the vehicle does not roll backwards.
  • Page 75 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Downshifting WARNING • Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on a slippery surface. Sudden acceleration engine braking could cause the vehicle to spin or 76MH0A061 skid. The gear position is displayed on the gear •...

  • Page 76: Starting Off

    In ation with the gearshift lever in the they do not indicate a malfunction. this case, ask your MARUTI SUZUKI “M” or “D” position. If you perform • The “N” indicator will flash, the depress...
  • Page 77 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Starting off on an uphill/downhill You should depress the brake pedal and depressed, the clutch will be engaged shift the gearshift lever to “N” position, slope: when the vehicle speed increases. then shift to “R”...
  • Page 78 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • If the gearshift lever is in the “M” posi- 3) turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” posi- NOTICE tion, the gear will be downshifted to 1st tion. when the vehicle stops. NOTE: •...

  • Page 79: Braking

    The braking distance needed, for and then ask your MARUTI SUZUKI example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be dealer to inspect your vehicle. Other-...

  • Page 80: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) (If Equipped)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE senses that the wheels are locking up. You WARNING WARNING may feel the brake pedal moves a little while the ABS is operating. If water gets into the brake drums, Even without reserve power in the brake performance may become poor brake system, you can still stop the...
  • Page 81 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE How the ABS Works WARNING WARNING A computer continuously monitors wheel • If the ABS warning light (1) on the (Continued) speed. computer compares • In both of the above conditions, instrument panel comes on and changes in wheel speed when braking.
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  • Page 83: Driving Tips

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DRIVING TIPS DRIVING TIPS Running-in ................4-1 Catalytic Converter ............. 4-1 Improving Fuel Economy ........... 4-2 Highway Driving ..............4-3 Driving on Hills ..............4-3 Driving on Slippery Roads ..........4-4 Do’s and Dont’s for Safe Driving ........4-4 Margin for Safety ..............

  • Page 84: Running-In

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DRIVING TIPS Running-in Catalytic Converter EXAMPLE NOTICE The future performance and reliabil- ity of the engine depends on the care and restraint exercised during its early life. It is especially important to 68PHM4001 observe the following precautions during the initial 960 km of vehicle WARNING...

  • Page 85: Improving Fuel Economy

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DRIVING TIPS Improving Fuel Economy NOTICE EXAMPLE The following instructions will help you To avoid damaging catalyst or other improve fuel economy. vehicle damage: • Maintain the engine in the proper Avoid excessive idling operating condition.

  • Page 86: Highway Driving

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DRIVING TIPS Highway Driving Driving on Hills Keep the air cleaner clean EXAMPLE When driving at high speeds, pay attention to the following: • Stopping distance progressively increases with vehicle speed. Apply the brakes far enough ahead of the stopping point to allow for the extra stopping dis- tance.

  • Page 87: Driving On Slippery Roads

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DRIVING TIPS Driving on Slippery Roads Tire Chains WARNING Tire chains should only be used if they are EXAMPLE Try not to hold the brake pedal down needed to increase traction or are required too long or too often while going by law.

  • Page 88: Driving On Wet Roads

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DRIVING TIPS If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck WARNING WARNING If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or Do not allow anyone to stand near • In addition to following the driving sand, follow the directions below: the vehicle when you are rocking it, tips in this section, it is important 1) Shift the transaxle back and forth...

  • Page 89: Do's And Dont's For Safe Driving

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DRIVING TIPS 72F08008 82PHM04001 72F08002 Do’s and Dont’s for Safe 3) Turn ON the turn signal at least 30 3) Before moving, look around your vehi- meters before making a turn or chang- Driving cle to confirm safety.
  • Page 90 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DRIVING TIPS Braking 72F08015 9) Do not attempt sharp handling during high speed driving. You may lose your 72F08012 control over your vehicle. 10)When overtaking or changing lanes Use foot brake in three stages while driving at a high speed, keep 1.

  • Page 91: Margin For Safety

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DRIVING TIPS Margin for Safety Night time driving 3) Don’t use headlights on high beam unless its use is inevitable. It may cause visual impairment to the driver of the It is important to allow yourself a margin for oncoming vehicle or the vehicle ahead safety during driving so that you can cope of you, which may cause an accident.
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  • Page 93: Other Controls And Equipment

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System (if equipped) ................. 5-1 Fuel Filler Cap ..............5-6 Engine Hood ................ 5-7 Sun Visor ................5-8 Interior Light Switch ............5-8 Accessory Socket (if equipped) .........

  • Page 94: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System (if equipped) Side outlet ALTO 800 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 53MM05001 ALTO K10 EXAMPLE 53M-07-003 53MM05002 When “Open”, air comes out regardless of (1) Windshield defroster outlet the air flow selector position.
  • Page 95 Description of Controls Temperature selector (1) ALTO K10 This is used to select the temperature by ALTO 800 turning the selector. Blower speed selector (2) This is used to turn on the blower and to select blower speed by turning the selec- EXAMPLE tor.
  • Page 96 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT HEAT & DEFROST (d) ALTO K10 air from the floor outlets and the air from the center and side outlets will be the ALTO 800 same temperature. HEAT (c) ALTO 800 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE...
  • Page 97 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Fresh Air (f) Head cooled/Feet warmed heating Less operation of the compressor results in better fuel economy. Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the When this mode is selected by moving the temperature selector to the desired tem- lever to right, outside air is used.

  • Page 98: Maintenance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT tion, an indicator light will come on when NOTE: Maintenance the air conditioning system is on. To turn Because the air conditioner dehumidifies If you do not use the air conditioner for a off the air conditioning system, push the the air, turning it on will help keep the win- long period, such as during winter, it may...

  • Page 99: Fuel Filler Cap

    OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Fuel Filler Cap To remove the fuel filler cap: EXAMPLE 1) Open the fuel filler door. ALTO 800 2) Remove the cap by turning it counter- clockwise. CAUTION Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel may be under pressure and may spray out, causing injury.

  • Page 100: Engine Hood

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT To open the engine hood: 3) Continue to lift up the hood until it is WARNING 1) Pull the hood release handle located on high enough to support with the prop the outboard side of the driver’s side.

  • Page 101: Sun Visor

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Sun Visor Interior Light Switch EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 53MH0519 NOTE: 79J161 82JN065 The number of doors involved in the light- The sun visors can be pulled down to block This light switch has three positions which ing operation of the interior light depends glare coming through the windshield, or...

  • Page 102: Accessory Socket (If Equipped)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Accessory Socket Assist Grips (if equipped) Automated Manual Transaxle (if equipped) EXAMPLE ALTO 800 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 53M-07-034 53MH0518 The accessory socket will work when the Assist grips are provided for convenience.

  • Page 103: Glove Box

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Glove Box Cup Holder and Storage Area WARNING EXAMPLE (Continued) • Do not use the cup holders to hold sharp-edged, hard, or breakable objects. Objects in the cup holders may be thrown about during a sud- den stop or impact, and could cause personal injury.

  • Page 104: Shopping Hook (If Equipped)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Shopping hook (if equipped) Luggage Compartment Cover the operation of the pedals, MARUTI GEN- UINE floor mats are recommended. (if equipped) Whenever you put the driver’s side floor You can hang the shopping bag or other mat back in the vehicle after it has been suitable objects on the hook located on the EXAMPLE...

  • Page 105: Frame Hooks

    To tow your vehicle on the road or highway, (if equipped) follow the instruction of “Towing” in “EMER- Front GENCY SERVICE” or “VEHICLE LOAD- ALTO 800 ING AND TOWING” section. WARNING Do not use the frame hooks to tow another vehicle or to have your vehi- cle towed on the road or highway.

  • Page 106: Audio System (If Equipped)

    If you pay extended attention to oper- densation to disappear normally. ating the audio system or viewing the • Driving on extremely bumpy roads which ALTO 800 audio system display while driving, cause severe vibrations may cause Refer supplementary manual for audio an accident can occur.
  • Page 107 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT case and lift the disc out, holding it care- Use of such discs will cause damage or fully by the edges. prevent the system from operating prop- erly. Always handle the compact disc by the edges.

  • Page 108: Basic Operations

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Basic Operations (1) VOL PUSH POWER knob (2) SOUND button (3) MUTE button EXAMPLE (4) BAND button (5) MODE button 53M-07-056 5-15 53MH0-74E...

  • Page 109: Turning Power On/Off

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Turning power on/off Adjusting bass/treble/balance / Preset-EQ fader Press the VOL PUSH POWER knob (1). Preset-EQ calls up various sound types in The unit starts in the function mode it was accordance with the listening music type.

  • Page 110: Listening To Radio

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Listening to Radio Display EXAMPLE 53M-07-060 (1) BAND button (2) Up button (3) Down button (4) Preset buttons ([1] to [6]) (5) AST button (A) Band (B) Stereo (C) preset Channel Number (D) Frequency 53M-07-059 5-17...
  • Page 111 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Selecting the reception BAND Preset memory Radio Reception Press the BAND button (1). Each time the 1) Select the desired station. Radio reception can be affected by envi- button is pressed, the reception band will 2) Hold down a desired button ([1] to [6]) ronment, atmospheric conditions, or radio change as follows:...
  • Page 112 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Listening to a CD Display EXAMPLE 53MM05011 (1) Eject button (2) Insertion slot (3) Media Source Mode button (4) Up button (5) Down button (6) DIPS button (7) RDM button (8) RPT button (9) SCAN button (A) Track number...
  • Page 113 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT NOTE: CAUTION • If a disc is inserted after the previous disc is removed from the unit, the unit • Never insert your finger or hand starts playback from the beginning of the into the CD insertion slot.

  • Page 114: Display Change

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Listening to a CD Random playback Display change Track Random When a CD is inserted, playback will auto- Press the DISP button (8). matically start. Press the RDM button (7). Each time the Each time the button is pressed, display When a CD is already inside the unit, button is pressed, the mode will change as...
  • Page 115 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Listening to an MP3/WMA/AAC Disc Display EXAMPLE 53-07-071 (1) SCAN button (2) RPT button (3) RDM button (4) DISP button (1 to 6) (5) FLD - button (6) FLD + button (7) TRACK DOWN button (8) TRACK UP button (A) Disc type...

  • Page 116: Selecting A Folder

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Selecting a folder Scan play Repeat playback File scan Track repeat • Press the Folder Up button (6) to select next folder. Press the SCAN button (1). The first 10 Press the RPT button (4).
  • Page 117 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Playing limitations • The number of tracks and folders that • Supports only v7/8/9, DRM/Professional/ can be played on one disc is as follows: Loseless/Voice are not supported • The total number of folders + total •...
  • Page 118 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT • As the number of folders recorded on the CAUTION disc increases, the time to read the disc information also increases. • The playback order may differ Limitations of displayed depending on the writing software.
  • Page 119 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Listening to files stored in a USB device Display EXAMPLE 53M-07-074 (1) Media Source Mode button (2) SCAN button (3) RPT button (4) RDM button (5) DISP button (6) FLD - button (7) FLD + button (8) TRACK DOWN button (A) USB indicator...

  • Page 120: Random Playback

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Random playback Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track NOTICE • Hold down the Up button (9) to fast for- Track random ward the track. Do not connect any USB device other •...

  • Page 121: Repeat Playback

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Repeat playback Press the DISP (6) for 1 second or lon- ger. File repeat Each time this button is pressed, the dis- Press the RPT button (3). The repeat indi- play switches as follows.

  • Page 122: Usb Device Connection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT USB device connection Recording MP3/WMA/AAC • Supports only v7/8/9, DRM/Professional/ files on a USB device • When connecting a USB device, make Loseless/Voice are not supported sure that the connector is pushed all the •...

  • Page 123: Listening To An Ipod

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT ® Listening to an iPod Display EXAMPLE 53M-07-078 (1) Media Source Mode button (2) RPT button (3) RDM button (4) DISP button (5) iPod MENU button (6) ENTER button (7) Up button (8) Down button (A) iPod indicator...
  • Page 124 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT ® Selecting an iPod mode Display change • The random indicator “FOLD.” and “RDM” will light. The folder random is the Press the Media Source Mode button (1) to Press the DISP button (4).
  • Page 125 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT iPod® menu mode About resume play Caution for connecting iPod When connecting iPod to car stereo, iPod • When iPod EQ setting is ON, sound may 1) Press the MENU button (5). will start playing the song which played be distorted.

  • Page 126: Supported Ipod

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Supported iPod “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean that an electronic accessory has Software been designed to connect specifically to iPod/ iPhone models Version iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet iPhone®...

  • Page 127: Aux Function

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT AUX Function AUX connection To listen to auxiliary audio sources (sold EXAMPLE separately) through the unit, follow the instruction below. 1) Press the Media Source Mode button (1). 2) Connect the auxiliary audio source to the AUX socket with an AUX cable.
  • Page 128 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting FM/AM SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY The connection of the car antenna has The station cannot be received. Check the connection of the car antenna. not been made correctly. Automatic tuning is not possible. The broadcast signal is too weak.
  • Page 129 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Connect USB memory device properly. NO Device USB device is not connected Also check if USB connector area is clean. Check data stored in USB memory No File There is no playable music files device is in supported format...
  • Page 130 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT IPod/Phone SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY It may take some time to recognize iPod. Check iPod or cable to be connected NO Device iPod is not connected properly. Or check if iPod connector area is clean.
  • Page 131 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Error Display Messages USB/IPod SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Use supported USB device with properly encoded audio files. The connected USB device is not sup- Check USB memory device if connected ported.
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  • Page 133: Vehicle Loading And Towing

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING Vehicle Loading ..............6-1 Trailer Towing ..............6-1 Towing Your Vehicle ............6-2 53MH0-74E...

  • Page 134: Vehicle Loading

    Vehicle Loading Trailer Towing WARNING Your vehicle was designed for specific Your MARUTI SUZUKI was originally Never overload your vehicle. The weight capacities. The weight capacities of designed to carry people and a normal gross vehicle weight (sum of the your vehicle are indicated by the Gross amount of cargo, not to tow a trailer.
  • Page 135 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING Towing Your Vehicle TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE A: 2WD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE OR AUTOMATED MAN- UAL TRANSAXLE DRIVE TRANS TOWING Your vehicle may be towed behind another TRAIN MISSION METHOD vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided 1) Secure the front wheels on a towing...
  • Page 136 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING B: 2WD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE OR AUTO GEAR SHIFT 1) Shift the gearshift lever into neutral. 2) Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” posi- tion to unlock the steering wheel. 3) Release the parking brake.

  • Page 137: Inspection And Maintenance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule ............7-2 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........7-2 Drive Belt ................7-10 Engine Oil and Filter ............7-10 Engine Coolant ..............7-13 Air Cleaner ................7-15 Spark Plugs .................
  • Page 138 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Continued) • To prevent damage or unintended • When it is necessary to do service activation of the air bag system or work with the engine running, make seat belt pretensioner system, be sure that the parking brake is set sure the battery is disconnected...

  • Page 139: Maintenance Schedule

    “C”: Clean “R”: Replace or Change “I” : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or WARNING replace as necessary MARUTI SUZUKI recommends that “L” : Lubricate maintenance your MARUTI “T” : Tighten to Specified Torque “O”: Rotate...
  • Page 140 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE *Interval: This interval should be judged by km (x 1,000) FREE INSPECTIONS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE AT COST odometer reading or months, whichever comes months first. ENGINE Water pump drive belt (Tension, Wear) Engine Coolant (Level, Leakage) Engine oil and Oil filter Cooling system hoses and connections (Leakage, Damage)
  • Page 141 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE *Interval: This interval should be judged by km (x 1,000) FREE INSPECTIONS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE AT COST odometer reading or months, whichever comes months first. BRAKE Brake fluid (Level, Leakage) Brake pedal (Pedal-to-wall clearance) Parking brake lever and cable (Play, Damage) a.
  • Page 142 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE *Interval: This interval should be judged by km (x 1,000) FREE INSPECTIONS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE AT COST odometer reading or months, whichever comes months first. ROAD TEST Operation of Brakes, Gear shifting and speedometer Body and Chassis noise AIR CONDITIONER (if equipped) Check belt tension...
  • Page 143 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Schedule ALTO K10 “A”: Adjust “C”: Clean “R”: Replace or Change “I” : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary “L” : Lubricate “T” : Tighten to Specified Torque “O”: Rotate NOTE: This table includes services as scheduled...
  • Page 144 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE *Interval: This interval should be judged by km (x 1,000) FREE INSPECTIONS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE AT COST odometer reading or months, whichever comes months first. ENGINE Water pump drive belt (Tension, Wear) –...
  • Page 145 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE *Interval: This interval should be judged by km (x 1,000) FREE INSPECTIONS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE AT COST odometer reading or months, whichever comes months first. Parking brake level and cable (Play, Damage) a.
  • Page 146 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE *Interval: This interval should be judged by km (x 1,000) FREE INSPECTIONS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE AT COST odometer reading or months, whichever comes months first. AIR CONDITIONER (if equipped) Check belt tension Tighten compressor mounting bolts –...

  • Page 147: Drive Belt

    EXAMPLE If you need to replace or adjust the belt weather. have it done by your MARUTI SUZUKI Specified Oil (ALTO K10) dealer. 53M-09-005 (1) Preferred Be sure that the engine oil you use comes under the quality classification of SL, SM and SN.
  • Page 148 Wait until the drain plug is cool enough to touch with your bare hands. ALTO 800 EXAMPLE 68KH066 It is important to keep the engine oil at the correct level for proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine.
  • Page 149 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ALTO K10 Tightening (viewed from filter top) 4) Reinstall the drain plug and new gas- ket. Tighten the plug with a wrench to EXAMPLE EXAMPLE the specified torque. Replace the Oil Filter 1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil- ter counterclockwise and remove it.

  • Page 150: Engine Coolant

    • When replacing the oil filter, it is rec- age your cooling system. Your authorized plain water. ommended that you use a genuine MARUTI SUZUKI dealer can help you • Do not add extra inhibitors or addi- MARUTI SUZUKI replacement filter. select the proper coolant.
  • Page 151 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Adding Coolant ALTO K10 WARNING EXAMPLE ALTO 800 Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if EXAMPLE 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.

  • Page 152: Air Cleaner

    Spark Plugs couplers, sealing rubber of top cover and Air Cleaner washers, are correctly returned in place. You should inspect spark plugs periodically ALTO 800 for carbon deposits. When carbon accu- EXAMPLE mulates on a spark plug, a strong spark EXAMPLE...

  • Page 153: Gear Oil

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ALTO 800 Gear Oil Level Check EXAMPLE NGK DCPR7E, BOSCH YR7DC 0.8 - 0.9 mm (0.031 - 0.035 in.) EXAMPLE ALTO K10 NGK KR6A-10: 0.95 - 1.05 mm (0.037 - 0.041 in.)

  • Page 154: Clutch Pedal

    MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. recommend you take your vehicle to your pedal should be between the specified val- MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for fuel filter ues. If the play is more or less than the replacement. above, or clutch dragging is felt with the...

  • Page 155: Brakes

    BRAKE FLUID (MGBF). you depress it. If not, have the brake sys- ers. It is essential that foreign parti- tem inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI cles and other liquids are kept out dealer. If you doubt the brake pedal for the of the brake fluid reservoir.

  • Page 156: Parking Brake

    EXAMPLE 53M-09-029 EXAMPLE Pedal to floor carpet minimum dis- tance “a”: 60G104S ALTO 800: 72 mm (2.8 in.) 54G109 ALTO K10: 79 mm (3.1 in.) WARNING Ratchet tooth specification “b”: 4th – 9th With the engine running, measure the dis-...

  • Page 157: Steering

    If the sary. Remember to check the spare amount of free play is outside the specifi- tire, too. cation or you find anything else to be wrong, an inspection must be performed by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. 53M-09-034 7-20 53MH0-74E...
  • Page 158 Tire Rotation (1) Tread wear indicator WARNING (2) Indicator location mark • Your MARUTI SUZUKI is equipped 2) Check that the depth of the tread with tires which are all the same groove is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in.).

  • Page 159: Battery

    8) In case of any problem, please get in sparks away from the battery or an air pressure is maintained by the sealing touch with Maruti Suzuki Authorized explosion may occur. Never smoke between tire bead and wheel rim. Tubeless Workshop.

  • Page 160: Fuses

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Replacement of the battery To install the battery: EXAMPLE 1) Install the battery in the reverse order of EXAMPLE removal. 2) Tighten the retainer nuts and battery cables securely. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected, some of the vehicle’s function will be initialized and/ or deactivated.
  • Page 161 53M-09-038 MAIN FUSE / PRIMARY FUSE (16) – Main relay Fuses in the Engine Compartment — Blank (17) Radiator fan fuse ALTO 800 — Blank (18) Fuel injection fuse Font fog light (19) A/c compressor fuse (20) – Fuel pump relay —...
  • Page 162 Automated Manual Tran- 60G111 (22) saxle pump (if equipped) 68KH078 WARNING ALTO 800 (23) Battery 2 If the main fuse or a primary fuse The main fuse, primary fuses and some of blows, be sure to have your vehicle inspected by an authorized MARUTI the individual fuses are located in the SUZUKI dealer.
  • Page 163 (21) Power steering (11) Accessory of time, you may have a major electri- (22) ST SIG (12) – Blank problem. Have your vehicle inspected immediately your (23) Horn/Hazard (13) Power window MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. (14) Ignition switch 7-26 53MH0-74E...

  • Page 164: Bulb Replacement

    (3) forward and unhook it. Then Frequent replacement of a bulb indi- remove the bulb. Install a new bulb in the cates the need for an inspection of reverse order. the electrical system. This should be carried out by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. 7-27 53MH0-74E...
  • Page 165 Front turn signal light (1) (1) Removal Front position light (2) (2) Installation ALTO 800 To remove a bulb holder from a light hous- EXAMPLE ing, turn the holder counterclockwise and pull it out. To install the holder, push the holder in and turn it clockwise.
  • Page 166 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Wiper Blades Rear combination light License plate light ALTO 800 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE 53M-09-057 53M-09-059 High-mount stop light 53M-09-055 If the wiper blades become brittle or dam- ALTO K10 aged, or make streaks when wiping, replace the wiper blades.
  • Page 167 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE For windshield wipers: 2) Squeeze lock (1) towards wiper arm (2) 4) If the new blade is provided without the and remove the wiper frame from the two metal retainers, move them from EXAMPLE arm as shown.

  • Page 168: Windshield Washer Fluid

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Windshield Washer Fluid Air Conditioning System NOTE: When you install the metal retainers (3), make sure the direction of metal retainers Front If you do not use the air conditioner for a as shown in the above illustrations.

  • Page 169: Emergency Service

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EMERGENCY SERVICE EMERGENCY SERVICE Tire Changing Tool ..............8-1 Jacking Instructions ...............8-1 Changing Wheels ..............8-4 Jump Starting Instructions ............8-5 Towing ..................8-6 If the Starter Does Not Operate ..........8-6 If the Engine is Flooded ............8-6 If the Engine Overheats ............8-7 Warning Triangle ..............8-8 53MH0-74E...

  • Page 170: Tire Changing Tool

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EMERGENCY SERVICE Tire Changing Tool The jack handle and wheel brace are CAUTION stowed in the storage bag. EXAMPLE The jack should be used only to change wheels. It is important to read the jacking instructions in this sec- tion before attempting to use the jack.
  • Page 171 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EMERGENCY SERVICE 3) Turn on the hazard warning flasher if WARNING EXAMPLE your vehicle is near traffic. 4) Block the front and rear of the wheel • Use the jack only to change wheels diagonally opposite of the wheel being on level, hard ground.
  • Page 172 (4) Rear axle (5) Jacking point for garage jack NOTICE Never apply a garage jack to the exhaust pipe or engine undercover and rear torsion beam. NOTE: For more details, please contact an autho- rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. 53MH0805 53MH0-74E...

  • Page 173: Changing Wheels

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EMERGENCY SERVICE Changing Wheels Full Wheel Cover (if equipped) EXAMPLE To change a wheel, use the following pro- EXAMPLE cedure: 1) Clear all passengers and luggage from the vehicle. NOTE: Jack and the tools are located below the luggage compartment board.

  • Page 174: Jump Starting Instructions

    EXAMPLE your vehicle inspected battery. Run the engine at moderate authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. speed. • To avoid harm to yourself or dam- 5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the age to your vehicle or battery, fol- flat battery.

  • Page 175: Towing

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EMERGENCY SERVICE Towing If the Starter Does Not NOTICE Operate If you need to have your vehicle towed, After shifting the auto gear shift gear- contact a professional service. Your dealer shift lever to the “N” position, always 1) Try turning the ignition switch to the can provide you with detailed towing check the gear position indicator in...

  • Page 176: If The Engine Overheats

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EMERGENCY SERVICE If the Engine Overheats 2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir. WARNING If it is found to be lower than the “LOW” The engine could overheat temporarily line, look for leaks at the radiator, water •...

  • Page 177: Warning Triangle

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EMERGENCY SERVICE Warning Triangle • Remove the warning triangle carefully from the cover as shown by arrow 1. • Open both the reflector arms as shown EXAMPLE by arrow and lock the arms with each other with the clip provided in the right arm.
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  • Page 179: Appearance Care

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com APPEARANCE CARE APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion Prevention ............9-1 Vehicle Cleaning ..............9-2 53MH0-74E...

  • Page 180: Corrosion Prevention

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion Prevention vehicle which are not well ventilated to required. Be sure that any cleaner you use permit quick drying. is not harmful to painted surfaces and is It is important to take good care of your specifically intended for your purposes.

  • Page 181: Vehicle Cleaning

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com APPEARANCE CARE Vehicle Cleaning Store your vehicle in a dry, well-venti- Cleaning the Interior lated area Vinyl upholstery Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly EXAMPLE Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter- ventilated area.
  • Page 182 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com APPEARANCE CARE Carpets Washing When washing the vehicle, park it where Remove dirt and soil as much as possible direct sunlight does not fall on it and follow with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap EXAMPLE the instructions below: solution, rub stained areas with a clean...
  • Page 183 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com APPEARANCE CARE 3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild NOTICE detergent or car wash soap using a sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or If you use an automatic car wash, cloth should be frequently soaked in the make sure that your vehicle’s body soap solution.
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  • Page 185: General Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Vehicle Identification ............10-1 53MH0-74E...

  • Page 186: Vehicle Identification

    Whenever you have occasion to consult your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer, remember to identify your vehicle with this number. Should you find the number diffi- cult to read, you will also find it on the iden- tification plate.

  • Page 187: Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. ITEM: Dimensions UNIT: mm ALTO 800 ALTO K10 Overall length 3430 3545 With Body Side Molding 1515 1515 Overall width Without Body Side Molding...
  • Page 188 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPECIFICATIONS ITEM: Engine ALTO 800 ALTO K10 Type K10B Number of cylinders Bore 68.5 mm 73 mm Stroke 72.0 mm 79.5 mm Piston displacement 796 cm (796 cc) 998 cm (998 cc) Compression ratio 10.95 ±...
  • Page 189 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPECIFICATIONS ITEM: Lights ALTO 800 ALTO K10 WATTAGE BULB No. WATTAGE BULB No. Headlight 12V 60/55W 12V 60/55W Front 12V 21W P21W 12V 21W PY21W Turn signal light Rear 12V 21W PY21W 12V 21W...
  • Page 190 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPECIFICATIONS ITEM: Wheels and Tires ALTO 800 ALTO K10 145/80R12 74S*1 155/65 R13 73S*1 Tire size, front and rear 145/80R12 74H*1 155/65 R13 73T*1 145/80R12 74T*1 — 145/80R12 74S*1: 12 × 3.50B 155/65 R13 73S*1 : 13X4 1/2J Rim size 145/80R12 74H*1: 12 ×...

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