Suzuki Grand Vitara: Warning

WARNING: You should take extreme care when working on your vehicle to prevent accidental injury. Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to observe:
• To prevent damage or unintended inflation of the air bag system, be sure the battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in the “LOCK” position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your SUZUKI. Do not touch air bag system components or wires. The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow for easy identification.
• Do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas.
• When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing, tools and other objects away from the moving fan and fan belt.
• When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running, make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transmission is in Neutral (for manual transmission vehicles) or Park (for automatic transmission vehicles).
• Do not touch ignition wires or other ignition system parts when starting the engine or when the engine is running, or you could receive an electric shock.
• Be careful not to touch a hot engine, exhaust manifold and pipes, muffler, radiator and water hoses.
• Do not allow smoking, sparks or flames around gasoline or the battery. Flammable fumes are present.
• Do not get under your vehicle if it is supported only with the portable jack provided in your vehicle.
• Be careful not to cause accidental short circuits between the positive and negative battery terminals.
• Keep used oil, engine coolant and other fluids away from children and pets. Dispose of used fluids properly; never pour them on the ground, into sewers, etc.

NOTICE (for U.S.A.). Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automobile repair establishment or individual using any part which has been certified under the provisions in the Clean Air Act sec. 207. (a) (2).

Maintenance Schedule

The following table shows the times when you should perform regular maintenance on your vehicle. This table shows in miles, kilometers and months when you should perform inspections, adjustments, lubrication and other services. These intervals should be shortened if driving is usually done under severe conditions (refer to “Maintenance Recommended Under Severe Driving Conditions”).

WARNING: SUZUKI recommends that maintenance on items marked with an asterisk (*) be performed by your authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician. If you are qualified, you may perform maintenance on the unmarked items by referring to the instructions in this section. If you are not sure whether you can successfully complete any of the unmarked maintenance jobs, ask your authorized SUZUKI dealer to do the maintenance for you.

CAUTION: Whenever it becomes necessary to replace parts on your vehicle, it is recommended that you use genuine SUZUKI replacement parts or their equivalent.

WARNING: The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble it or throw it into a fire. Avoid storing it near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

R: Replace or change I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary

R: Replace or change I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary

#1: Inspect at 250000 km (150000 miles) or 180 months.

NOTE: The maintenance services enclosed with rectangle are recommended maintenance items. Item 6 (R) is applicable to the exhaust mounting rubber only.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform recommended maintenance items enclosed with a rectangle will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. SUZUKI, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance recorded.

R: Replace or change I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary

R: Replace or change I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary

NOTE: This table shows the service schedule up to 250000 km (150000 miles). Beyond 250000 km (150000 miles), perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart. Beyond 250000 km (150000 miles), the maintenance services enclosed with a rectangle are required. Item 9 *I - inspect for wear.

Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions

If the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is recommended that applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval shown in the chart below.

Severe condition code. A – Repeated short trips. B – Driving on rough and/or muddy roads. C – Driving on dusty roads. D – Driving in extremely cold weather and/or on salted roads. E – Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather. H – Towing a trailer.

NOTE: I – Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary. T – Tighten to the specified torque. R – Replace or change. L – Lubricate. *1 Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions. *2 Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.

Drive Belt

WARNING: When the engine is running, keep hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away from the moving fan and drive belts.

Make sure the drive belt tension is correct. If the belt is too loose, insufficient battery charging, engine overheating, poor power steering, poor air conditioning or excessive belt wear can result. When you press the belt with your thumb midway between the pulleys, there should be a deflection according to the following chart. The belts should also be examined to ensure that they are not damaged. If you need to replace or adjust the belt have it done by your SUZUKI dealer.

Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing)

Engine Oil and Filter