Suzuki Baleno User Manual

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60G-74E

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD WARRANTY POLICY

BEFORE DRIVING

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY SERVICE

BODY WORK CARE

GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

SERVICE NETWORK

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FOREWORD

This manual is an essential part of your					MARUTI UDYOG LIMITED believes in
vehicle and should be kept with the vehicle					conservation and protection of Earth's
at all times. Please read this manual carefully					natural resources.
and review it from time to time. It contains					To that end, we encourage every vehicle
important information on safety, operation,					owner to recycle, trade in, or properly
and maintenance. It is especially important					dispose of, as appropriate, used motor oil,
that this manual remain with the vehicle at					coolant, and' other			fluids;	batteries; and
the time of resale. The next owner will need					tyres.
this information also.
						MARUTI UDYOG LIMITED
You are invited to avail the three free
inspection services as described in this
manual.Three free inspection coupons are					All information			in this		manual is
attached to this manual. Please show this
					based	on	the	latest		product
manual to your dealer when you take your
					information available at the time of
vehicle for any service.
					publication. Due to improvements
To prolong the life of your vehicle and reduce
					or other changes, there may be
maintenance cost, the periodic maintenance
					discrepancies between information
must be	carried	out	according to	the
					in this	manual		and your vehicle.
"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE"
					Maruti reserves the right to make
described	in	"INSPECTION		AND
					changes at any time without notice.
MAINTENANCE" section of this manual.
Periodic	maintenance		is essential	for	This vehicle may not comply with
preventing trouble and accidents to ensure
					standards or regulations of other
your satisfaction and sefety.
					countries. Before attempting to
Daily Inspection and Care as per "DAILY
					register this		vehicle in			any other
INSPECTION CHECKLIST described in the
					country, check all				applicable
"INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section

	of this Manual is essential for prolonging the	regulations and make any necessary
		modifications.
	operating lite of the vehicle and for safe driving.

IMPORTANT

WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE

Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasise special information, the words WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE have special meanings. Information following these signal words should be carefully reviewed.

WARNING

The personal safety of the driver, passengers, or by standers may be involved. Disregarding this information could result in their injury or death.

CAUTION

These instructions point out special service procedures or precautions that must be followed to avoid damaging the vehicle.

NOTE:

This provides special information to make maintenance easier or important instructions clearer.

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MODIFICATION WARNING

60G-00-004

The circle with a slash in this manual means "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen".

Do not modify this vehicle. Modification could adversely affect safety, handling, performance, or durability and may contravene regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranty.

Improper installation of mobile communication equipment such as cellular talephones or CB (Citizen's Band) radios may cause electronic interference with your vehicle's ignition system, resulting in vehicle performance problems. Consult your MARUTI dealer or qualified service technician for advice on installing such mobile communication equipment.

Copying, quoting or reproduction of any part of this manual is not permitted without explicit approval by MARUTI UDYOG LIMITED.

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WARRANTY POLICY

Maruti Udyog Limited (hereinafter called "Maruti"), warrants that each new Maruti vehicle distributed in India by Maruti and sold by an authorised Maruti dealer will be free, under normal use and service, from any defects in material and workmanship at the time of manufacture SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

(1)Qualification:

To qualify for this warranty:

(a)The Maruti vehicle must be delivered by Maruti authorised dealer and set-up, serviced by Maruti authorised dealer/ service station.

(b)The warranty registration card in respect of each vehicle must be completed by the dealer at the time of delivery of the vehicle and dealer should retain the same.

(2)Term:

The term of the warranty shall be twenty four (24) months or 40,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first) from the date of delivery to the first owner.

(3)Maruti's Warranty Obligation:

If any defect(s) should be found in a Maruti vehicle within the term stipulated above, Maruti's only obligation is to repair or replace at its sole discretion any part shown to be defective, with a new part or the equivalent at no cost to the owner for parts or labour, when Maruti acknowledges that such a defect is attributable to faulty material or workmanship at the time of manufacture. The owner is responsible of any repair or replacements which are not covered by this warranty.

(4)Limitation:

This warranty shall not apply to:

(a)normal maintenance service required other than the three free services, including without limitation, oil and fluid changes, headlight aiming, fastener retightening, wheel balancing, wheelalignment and tyre rotation, cleaning of injectors, adjustments of carburettor, ignition timing, clutch and valve clearance.

(b)the replacement of normal wear parts including without limitation, bulbs, battery, tyres and tubes, spark plugs, belts, hoses, filters, wiper blades, brushes, contact points, fuses, clutch disc, brake shoes, brake pads, cable and all rubber parts (except oil seal and glass run).

(c)any vehicle which has been used for competition or racing.

(d)any repairs or replacement required as a result of accidents or collision.

(e)any defects caused by misuse, negligence, abnormal use or insufficient care.

(f)any vehicle which has been modified or altered, including without limitation, the installation of performance accessories.

(g)any vehicle on which parts or accessories not approved by

Maruti have been used.

(h) any vehicle which has not been operated in accordance with the operating instructions in the Maruti Owner's Manual,

(i)any vehicle which has not received, during the warranty term, the service inspections prescribed in the Maruti

Owner's Manual.

G) any vehicle which has been assembled, disassembled, adjusted or repaired by other than an Maruti authorised

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dealer/service station,

(k) any vehicle which has been used for purposes other than what it was designed for.

(I)any damage or deterioration caused by industrial pollution and bird droppings,

(m)insignificant defects which do not affect the function of the vehicle including without limitation sound, vibration and fluid

seep,

(n)any natural wear and tear including without limitation, ageing etc.

For Maruti Air-Conditioned Vehicles

(o) V-belts, hoses and gas leaks.

(5)Extent of Warranty:

This warranty is the entire written warranty given by Maruti for Maruti vehicles and no dealer or its or his agent or employee is authorised to extend or enlarge this warranty and no dealer or its or his agent or employee is autorised to make any oral warranty on Maruti's behalf.

Maruti reserves the right to add any improvements or change the design of any model at any time with no obligation to make the same changes on units previously sold.

(6)Warranty Service:

To obtain warranty service, the complete vehicle must be presented at the owner's expenses to any authorised Maruti dealer.

(7)Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:

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It is responsibility of each owner to:

(a)make certain that the warranty registration/PDI card was completed at the time of delivery of the vehicle;

(b)have performed, at his own expenses, by an Maruti authorised dealer/service station all the service inspections specified in the Maruti "Owner's Manual and Service Booklet" and maintain adequate proof that such service inspections have been performed.

(c)make certain that the Maruti authorised dealer/service station performing the service inspection has certified the work on the "Maintenance Service Record" page in the "Owner's Manual and Service Booklet" and

(d)present the Maruti "Owner's Manual and Service Booklet" to the authorised Maruti dealer whenever requesting service inspections or warranty service.

If the "Owner's Manual and Service Booklet" should be lost or destroyed the owner should consult the authorised Maruti dealer from whom the vehicle was purchased for instructions concerning replacement of the "Owner's Manual and Service Booklet".

(8)Disclaimer of Consequential Damage:

Maruti assumes no responsibility for loss of vehicle, loss of time, inconvenience or any other indirect incidental or consequential damage resulting from the vehicle not being available to the owner because of any defect covered by this warranty.

(9)Change of owner

Even if ownership of the vehicle changes, the remaining

warranty period is effective for the new owner.

EMISSION WARRANTY

Maruti offers the Emission Warranty on all Maruti vehicles (aparts from the Regular warranty and will run parallel to the regular product warranty) only in four metropolitan cities (New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai) with effect from July 1st, 2001.

Terms:

The Emission Warranty will be applicable for 80,000 kms or 3 years (Whichever comes earlier) from the date of delivery to the first owner. The remaining warranty terms will be valid in case of any change in ownership provided the production of all valid documents.

Conditions :

1.Under Emission Warranty, Warranty claims will be admitted for a prima facie examination, in case vehicle fails to meet to the

Emission Standard as specified In sub rule (2) of rule no. 115 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989.

2.The warranty claims will only be accepted after examination carried out by Maruti or it's dealer which leads to firm conclusions that the

a)Original settings have not been tempered in any case.

b)Part (as given in Annexure-A) has a manufacturing defect.

c) Vehicle is unable to meet the Emission Standards (as given in 1.), inspite of the vehicle having been maintained and used in accordance with the instructions as specified in Owner's Manual and Service Booklet and the used fuel and different oils (Engine oil, Transmission oil, Brake oil etc.) are also as per specification.

3.The method of examination for deciding the warranty of the parts will be at the sole discretion of Maruti and it's dealer and

results of the examination will be final and	binding.	If	after examination, the warrantable condition is not established, Maruti
and it's dealer has the right to charge all,	or part	of	the cost of such examination.

4.Under Emission Warranty, the parts (as given in Annexure-A) will be changed free of cost, but the consumables will be charged as per actual.

5.If the part covered under Emission Warranty or the associated parts, are not independently replaceable, on account of these being integral parts of a complete assembly, Maruti and it's dealer will have the sole discretion to replace either the entire assembly or by using some of the parts of the system through suitable repairs or modifications.

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6.Any consequential repairs or replacement of parts which may be found necessary to establish compliance of Emission Warranty,

	will not be considered under warranty, unless the same is under product warranty. The				consumable	will be charged as per
	actual	under such		repair or replacement.
7.	Maruti	will not	be	responsible for the cost of transportation of the vehicle to the nearest	Maruti dealer workshop or any loss
	due to non-availability of the vehicle during the period of lodging of a warranty claim and				examination	and/or repair by Maruti
	dealer.
8.	Maruti	will not	be	responsible for any penalty that may be charged by statutory authorities	on account	of failure to comply with
	the EMISSION		STANDARDS.

9. Emission Warranty will not be affected on the change of owner, provided all the documents are available.

10.	All maintenance actions (as specified in the Owner's manual and Service Booklet)		need to	be followed and	recorded	in the
	manual for emission	warranty.
11.	The customer needs	to produce the PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate valid	for the	period preceeding	the test	during

which the failure is discovered. The receipts (for the maintenance of the vehicle as per specification in Owner's Manual and Service Booklet from the date of original purchase of the vehicle) will also be required.

Conditions under which the Emission Warranty is not APPLICABLE

1. In the absence of valid PUC certificate.

2. Vehicle not serviced from Maruti authorised workshop as per the schedule specified in the Owner's Manual .

3. Vehicle subjected to abnormal use (accident, motor race, rallies or for the purpose of establishing the records etc.)

4. Use of non MGP (Maruti Genuine Part).

5. Vehicle tempered in an unauthorised manner.

6. Tampering with odometer so that the actual kilometer reading can not be read.

7. Use of adulterated fuel and/or unspecified oils (Engine oil, Transmission oil and Brake oil etc.)

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EMISSION WARRANTY

Annexure-A

List of parts covered under Emission Warranty

1.Fuel Injection Assembly, Pressure Regulator, Throttle Body Assembly.

2.Electronic Control Module (ECM).

3.Intake Manifold.

4.EGR Valve.

5.Distributor and internal parts.

6.Ignition coil.

7.Canister Assembly.

8.Vapour Liquid Separator.

9.Fuel Tank and Filler Cap.

10.PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve.

11.Oil Filler Cap.

12.Catalytic Convenor.

13.Exhaust Manifold.

14.All fuel Injection System related SENSORS.

60G-74E BEFORE DRIVING

BEFORE DRIVING

Fuel Recommendation	3-1
Remote Keyless Entry System (if equipped)	3-2
Keys	3-2
Door Locks	3-3
Windows	3-5
Mirrors	3-8
Front Seat Adjustment	3-9
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	3-10
Adjustable Head Restraints (if equipped)	3-10
Seat Belts	3-11

BEFORE DRIVING

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

UNLEADED

FUEL ONLY

You must use unleaded petrol with an octane number (RON) of 87 or higher. Your vehicle is fitted with a restrictor in the fuel filler pipe which will not allow the use of large nozzle used for dispensing leaded fuel at filling station. A label is also attached near the fuel filler pipe of your vehicle that states: "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY".

CAUTION

Use of leaded fuel in vehicle equipped with catalytic converter is prohibited, because leads deactivates the pollutant reducing components of catalytic converter and may result in permanent damage to catalytic converter.

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Petrol/Ethanol Blends

Blends of unleaded petrol and ethanol (grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are commercially available in some areas. Blends of this type may be used in your vehicle if they are no more than 10% ethanol. Make sure this petrol-ethanol blend has octane ratings no lower than those recommended for petrol.

Petrol/Methanol Blends

Blends of unleaded petrol and methanol (wood alcohol) are also commercially available in some areas. DO NOT USE fuels containing more than 5% methanol under any circumstances. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels are not the responsibility of MARUTI and may not be covered under Warranty.

Fuels containing 5% or less methanol may be suitable for use in your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.

NOTE:

If you are not satisfied with the driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle when you are using a petmrol/alcohol blend, you should switch back to unleaded petrol containing no alcohol.

CAUTION

Be careful not to spill fuel containing alcohol while refuelling. Fuels containing alcohol can cause paint damage, which is not covered under Warranty.

CAUTION

The fuel tank has an air space to allow for fuel expansion in hot weather. If you continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has automatically shut off or an initial blowback occurs, the air chamber will become full. Exposure to heat when fully fuelled in this manner will result in leakage due to fuel expansion. To prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling after the filler nozzle has automatically shut off, or when using an alternative non automatic system, initial vent blowback occurs.

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Other Controls (if equipped)

60G-50-001E

Remote keyless entry system is installed in your vehicle. The general features of keyless entry system are;

1.Remote lock/arming and remote unlock/ disarming.

2.Doors/trunk/bonnet protection.

3.Doors/trunk/bonnet open signal.

4.Personal protection alarm.

5.Mute lock/unlock.

6.Starter immobiliser.

7.Permanent siren chirp enable/disable (programmable mode).

8.Two stage shock/impact sensor (programmable mode).

9.Emergency disarm by personalised PINCODE (programmable mode).

10.Car locator

11.Flashing LE.D.

BEFORE DRIVING

60G-03-003

Ignition Key Reminder (if equipped)

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition switch when the driver's door is opened.

Initially the system is programmed in factory default. The features operative in factory default are;

1.Remote lock/arming and remote unlock/ disarming.

2.Doors/trunk/bonnet protection.

3.Doors/trunk/bonnet open signal while locking/arming.

4.Personal protection alarm.

5.Starter immobiliser.

6.Mute lock/unlock.

7.Permanent siren chirp enable/disable.

8.Emerging disarm by personalised PINCODE.

9.Car locator.

10.Flashing LE.D.

The system can always be programmed back to factory default for restoration of original setting of the system.

For more detail and warranty condition, please refer to the Owner's Manual of "Maruti Mobile

Security".

DOOR LOCKS

72F-03-002E

To lock a front door from outside the vehicle:

a)Insert the key fully and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle, or

b)Push in the lock knob down and hold the door handle up as you close the door.

To unlock a front door from outside the vehicle, insert the key fully and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle.

To lock a rear door from outside the vehicle, push in the lock knob down and close the door.

BEFORE DRIVING

KEYS

70F-01-003

Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place. One key can open all of the locks on the vehicle. The key identification number is stamped on a metal tag provided with the keys. Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you will need this number to have new keys made. Write the number down and keep it in a safe accessible place away from the vehicle.

NOTE:

Keep the spare key very carefully. When it

is lost, consult your dealer by quoting key number.

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60G-03-004E

To lock a door from inside the vehicle, push the lock knob down. Pull the lock knob up to unlock the door.

Always lock all doors when driving. Locking the door prevents occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident. It also helps prevent unintentional opening of the doors.

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72F-03-002E

Central door locking system (if equipped)

You can lock and unlock all the side doors and simultaneously by using the key in the driver's door lock or the front passenger's door lock.

BEFORE DRIVING

60G-03-006E

You can also lock or unlock all the side doors by depressing the right or left of the switch ©, respectively.

NOTE:

•Moving the lock knob on each door locks or unlocks that door only.

•Be sure to hold the door handle up when you close a locked front door, or the door will not remain locked.

60G-03-005

Child-Proof Locks (if equipped)

As illustrated, a child-proof lock is provided for both rear doors. When the lock lever is down, position ©, the child proof lock is activated, and when up, in position © the child-proof lock is deactivated, when the child-proof lock is activated, the rear door cannot be opened from the inside even if the inside door lock is unlocked but can be opened from the outside.

Be sure to place the child-proof lock in the locked position whenever children are seated in the rear.

BEFORE DRIVING

70F-01-008E

Trunk (Boot) Ud

To unlock the lid, insert the key and turn it clockwise. You can also unlock the lid by pulling the release lever located on the outboard side of the driver's seat.

Always make sure that the trunk lid Is closed and latched securely. Closing the lid completely helps to prevent exhaust gases from entering the car.

Do not keep the trunk lid open for a long time, or the battery will discharge.

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CAUTION

Do not use the key to lift up the lid, or the key may break off In the lock.

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WINDOWS

60G-03-009E

Electric window controls (if equipped)

The driver's door has switches ®,®,© & © to operate the driver's window, front passenger's window, rear right and rear left passenger's window respectively.

The passenger's door only has a switch © to operate the passenger's window. The electric windows can only be operated when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.

To open a window with the driver's door switches, push the top part of the switch and to close the window lift up the top part of the switch.

BEFORE DRIVING

The driver's window has an "auto-down" feature for added convenience (at toll booths or drive-through restaurants, for example). This means you can open the window without holding the window switch in the "Down" position. Press the driver's window switch completely down and release it. To stop the window before it reaches the bottom, lift up the switch briefly.

6OG-O3-010E

To open or to close a window with the passenger's door switch, push down or push up the switch.

BEFORE DRIVING

60G-03-011E

The driver's door also has a lock switch for the passenger's window. When you push in the lock side of the switch, the passenger's windows can not be raised or lowered by operating either of the switches ®,@,® & ©. To restore normal operation, push the unlock side of the switch.

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You should always push the lock side of the lock switch when there are children in the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured if they get part of their body caught by the window during operation.

CAUTION

Since the electric windows consumes a large amount of electricity, the same should not be used excessively with engine in "OFF" condition.

60G-03-012

NOTE:

The rear side door windows are not designed to open fully. They can be opened about 2/3 of the way down.

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MIRRORS

Day-Night Rearview Mirror (if equipped)

To adjust the interior rearview mirror, set the selector tab to the day position, then move the mirror up, down, or sideways to obtain the best view.

When driving at night, you can move the selector tab to the night position to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you.

BEFORE DRIVING

60G-03-014

Electric Mirrors (If equipped)

The switch to control the electric mirrors is located on the instrument panel.You can only adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. To adjust the mirrors:

1)Move the selector switch to the left or right to select the mirror you wish to adjust.

2)Press the outer part of the switch that corresponds to the direction in which you wish to move the mirror.

3)Return the selector switch to the centre position to help prevent unintended adjustment.

BEFORE DRIVING

Always adjust the mirror with the selector set to the day position. Only use the night position if it is necessary to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you. Be aware that in this position you may not be able to see some objects that could be seen in the day position.

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

72F-03-016

Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat or seatback while driving. The seat or seatback could move unexpectedly, causing loss of control. Make sure that the driver's seat and seatback are properly adjusted before you start driving.

60G-03-013

Outside Rearview Mirrors

Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirrors.

A WARNING

Be careful when judging the size or distance of a vehicle or other object seen in the side convex mirror (if equipped). Be aware that objects look smaller and appear farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

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72F-03-013

Adjusting Seat Position

The adjustment lever for each front seat is located under the front of the seat, on the inboard side. To adjust the seat position, pull up on the adjustment lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. After adjustment, try to move the seat forward and rearward to ensure that it is securely latched.

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DRIVER SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER (if equipped)

606-03-015

If the driver's seat is equipped with a seat height adjuster knob on the outboard side of the seat, adjust the seat to the proper height by turning the adjuster knob.

WARNING

BEFORE DRIVING

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS (if equipped)

	72F-03-014	70F-01-019
	Adjusting Seatbacks	WARNING
	The seatbacks can be adjusted to different	WARNING
	The seatbacks can be adjusted to different
	angles. To adjust the seatback angle, pull up
	the lever on the outboard side of the seat,
	move the seatback to the desired position, and
	release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
		Head restraints are designed to help reduce
	Seatbacks should always be in an	the risk of neck injuries in the case of an
	Seatbacks should always be in an	accident. Adjust the head restraint to the
	upright position when driving, or seat	accident. Adjust the head restraint to the
	upright position when driving, or seat	position which places the top of the head
	belt effectiveness may be reduced. Seat	restraint closest to the top or your ears.
	belts are designed to offer maximum
	protection when seatbacks are in the
	fully upright position.

BEFORE DRIVING

60G-03-016

To raise the head restraint, pull upward ort the restraint until it clicks. To lower the restraint, push down on the restraint while holding in the lock lever. If a head restraint must be removed (for cleaning, replacement, etc.), push in the lock lever and pull the head restraint all the way out.

SEAT BELTS

70F-01-022E

Wear your Seat Belts at All Times.

WARNING

Never allow persons to ride in the cargo area of a vehicle. In the event of an accident, there is a much greater risk of injury for persons who are not riding In a seat with their seat belt securely fastened.

Seat belts should always be adjusted so the lap portion of the belt is worn low across the pelvis, not across the waist. Shoulder straps should be

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WARNING

1 worn on the outside shoulder only, and never under the arm. Seat belts should never be worn with the straps twisted and should be adjusted as tightly as is comfortable to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will provide less protection than one which is snug.

Make sure that each seat belt buckle is inserted into the proper buckle catch. It is possible to cross the buckles in the rear seat.

Do not wear your seat belt over hard or breakable objects in your pockets or on your clothing. If an accident occurs, objects such as glasses, pens, etc. under the seat belt can cause injury.

Never use the same seat belt on more than one occupant and never attach a seat belt over an infant or child being held on an occupant's lap. Such seat belt use could cause serious injury in the event of an accident. _K

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Pregnant women should use seat belts, although specific recommendations about restraint use should be made by the woman's medical advisor.

Periodically inspect seat belt assemblies for excessive wear and damage. Seat belts should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated, or damaged in any way. It is essential to replace the entire seat belt assembly after it has been stressed in an impact, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.

Infants and small children should never be transported unless they are properly restrained. Restraint systems for infants and small children can be purchased locally and should be used. Make sure that the system you purchase meets applicable safety standards. Read and follow all the directions provided by the manufacturer.

BEFORE DRIVING

70F-01-022E

To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collision, position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as low on your hips as possible and adjust the belt to a snug fit using the proper method for each type of the belt as described below. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

BEFORE DRIVING

Avoid contamination of seat belt webbing by polishes, oils, chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water.

For children, if the shoulder belt irritates the neck or face, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle.

A WARNING

70F-01-021

Be sure to inspect all seat belt assemblies after any collision. Any seat belt assembly which was in use during a collision (other than a very minor one) should be replaced, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Any seat belt assembly which was not in use during a collision should be replaced if it does not function properly or is damaged in any way.

There are two types of seat belt, "Lap-shoulder belt" and "Lap belt".

To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and well back in the seat, pull the buckle tongue attached to the seat belt across your body and slide it into the buckle catch on the opposite side until you hear a "click".

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70F-01-023E

70F-01-024E

To unfasten the belt, press the release button on the buckle catch.

To Adjust the Belt

•Lap-shoulder belt

Pull the shoulder portion of the belt upwards through the tongue plate.

The length of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself to allow freedom of movement. The seat belt has an emergency locking retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock the seat belt only during a sudden stop or impact.

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70F-01-025

Your vehicle is equipped with the shoulder anchor height adjusters for the front seat belts, adjust the shoulder anchor height so that the shoulder belt rides on the center of the outboard shoulder. To adjust the shoulder anchor height, slide the anchor up or down while pulling the lock knob out. After adjustment, make sure that the acnhor is securely locked.

No modifications or additions of any sort should be made to the seat belt or its operating mechanism.

60G-03-017

Seat Belt Hanger (if equipped)

When you move a seatback, make sure the belt webbing is hooked in the belt hangers so the seat belts are not caught by the seatback, seat hinge, or seat latch. This helps prevent damage to the belt system.

BEFORE DRIVING

60G-03-018E

Lap belt

On this belt the adjuster is incorporated in the tongue unit.

To tighten the belt, pull the free end of the belt across alongside the lap strap until it is adjusted to a snug comfortable position.

BEFORE DRIVING

60G-03-019E

To lengthen, release the tongue from the buckle unit, pull the tongue (adjuster) in the direction of the arrow, at right angles to the belt. The tongue should then be refitted into the buckle unit and the belt tightened as previously described.

60G-03-020E

NOTE:

To identify the center seat belt buckle catch and tongue in the rear seat, "CENTER" is moulded on the buckle catch and tongue of the center lap belt. The buckle catches are designed so a buckle tongue can not be inserted into the wrong buckle catch.

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Child Restraint Systems

MARUTI highly recommends that you use a child restraint system to restrain infants and small children. Many different types of child restraint systems are available; make sure that the restaint system you select meets applicable safety standards.

All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap portion of lap-shoulder belts. Whenever possible, Maruti recommends that child restraint systems be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions.

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If you must use a front-facing child restraint in the front passenger's seat, adjust the passenger's seat as far back as possible.

Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. When installing a child restraint system, be sure to follow the instructions below. Be sure to secure the child in the restraint system according to the manufacturer's Instructions.

BEFORE DRIVING

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Installation with lap-shoulder seat belts

Note:

The lap-shoulder belts of your vehicle have emergency locking retractors (ELRs) that can not function as an automatic locking retractor (ALR). Use the installation method described in the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer that does not require the ALR function.

Install your child restraint system according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer. Make sure that the seat belt is securely latched.

Try moving the child restraint system in all directions, to make sure it is securely installed. Tighten the belt if necessary.

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Installation with a lap belt

Install your child restraint system according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

To lengthen or tighten the belt, refer to the "Lap belt" item in this "SEAT BELTS" section. After making sure that the seat belt is securely latched, try moving the child restraint system in all directions, to make sure it is securely installed. If you need to tighten the belt, pull the free end of the webbing.

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60G-74E STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

ignition Switch	4.1
Lighting/Tum Signal Control Lever	4-2
Windscreen Wiper and Washer Lever	4-4
Horn	4.5
Rear Wiper and Washer(lf equipped)	4-5

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

IGNITION SWITCH

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To avoid possible injury, do not operate controls by reaching through the steering wheel.

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The ignition switch has the following four positions:

Do not use any locally made key. Should you require duplicate key, place your order with MARUTI dealer only.

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LOCK

This is the normal parking position. It is the only position in which the key can be removed.

You must push in the key to turn it to the "LOCK" position. The "LOCK" position locks the ignition, and prevents normal use of the steering wheel after the key is removed.

To release the steering lock, fully insert the key and turn it clockwise to one of the other positions. If you have trouble turning the key to unlock the steering, try turning the steering wheel slightly to the right or left while turning the key.

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ACC

Accessories such as the radio can operate, but the engine is off.

This is the normal operating position. All electrical systems are on.

START

This is the position for starting the engine using the starter motor. The key should be released from this position as soon as the engine starts.

Never remove the ignition key while the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer the vehicle.

Do not leave children alone In a parked vehicle. Unattended children could cause accidental movement of the vehicle, which could result in severe personal Injury.

Always remove the key when parked to prevent unintentional operation of the vehicle and to improve security.

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

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With the headlights on, push the lever forward to switch to the high beams (main beams) or pull the lever toward you to switch to the low beams. When the high beams (main beams) are on, a light on the instrument panel will come on. To flash the high beams (main beams) pull the lever slightly towards you and release it.

Lights "On" Reminder (if Equipped)

A buzzer/chime sounds to remind you to turn off the lights if they are left on when the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened.

CAUTION

Do not use the starter motor for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start; wait 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine does not start after several attempts, check the fuel and ignition systems or consult your MARUTI dealer.

Do not leave the ignition switch in the "ON" position if the engine is not running as the battery will discharge.

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Turn Signal Operation

With the ignition switch in the "ON" position, move the lever up or down to activate the left or right turn signals.

Normal Turn Signal

Move the lever clockwise until it clicks to signal a right turn or anticlockwise to signal a left turn. When the turn is completed, the signal will cancel and the lever will return to its normal position.

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

LIGHTING/TURN SIGNAL

CONTROL LEVER

60G-04-003

This control lever is located on the outboard side of the steering column. Operate the lever as described below.

Lighting Operation

To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob on the end of the lever. There are three positions: in the "OFF" position all lights are off; in the middle position the front parking lights, taillights, registration plate light, and instrument lights are on, but the headlights are off; in the third position the headlights come on in addition to the other lights.

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Lane Change Signal

Some times, such as when changing lanes, the steering wheel is not turned far enough to cancel the turn signal. For convenience, you can flash the turn signal by moving the lever part way and holding it there. The lever will return to its normal position when you release it.

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WINDSCREEN WIPER AND

WASHER LEVER

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Windscreen Wipers

To turn the windscreen wipers on, move the lever down to one of the three operating positions. In the "INT position (if equipped), the wipers operate intermittently. The "INT' position is very convenient for driving in mist or light rain. In the "LO" position, the wipers operate at a steady low speed. In the "HI" position, the wipers operate at a steady high speed. To turn off the wipers, move the lever back to the "OFF position.

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

CAUTION

To help prevent damage to the windscreen wiper and washer system components, you should take the following precautions:

•Do not continue to hold in the lever when there is no windscreen washer fluid being sprayed or the washer motor can be damaged.

•Do not attempt to remove dirt from a dry windscreen with the wipers or you can damage the windscreen and the wiper blades. Always wet the windscreen with washer fluid before operating the wipers.

•Clear ice or packed snow from the wiper blades before using the wipers.

•Check the washer fluid level regularly. Check it often when the weather is bad.

•Only fill the washer fluid reservoir 3/4 full during cold weather to allow room for expansion if the temperature falls low enough to freeze the solution.

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

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If the lever is equipped with "INT TIME" control, turn the control toward the "SLOW" or "FAST' positions to adjust the intermittent wiper operation to the desired interval.

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The operation of windscreen wiper and washer Type-2 is same as Type-1.

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Windscreen Washer

To spray windscreen washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. The windscreen wipers will automatically turn on at low speed if they are not already on and the "INT" position is equipped.

To prevent windscreen icing in cold weather, turn on the defroster to heat the windscreen before and during windscreen washer use.

Do not use radiator antifreeze in the windscreen washer reservoir. It can severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windscreen, and can also damage your vehicle's paint.

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HORN	REAR WIPER AND WASHER
	(if equipped)

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Press the horn button of the steering wheel to	Press the button located at the end of the
sound the horn. The horn will sound with the	windscreen wiper and washer lever to operate
ignition switch in any position.	the rear washer and turn the lever anti
	clockwise to operate the rear washer.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel	5-1
Instrument Cluster	5-2
Warning and Indicator Lights	5-3
Speedometer/Odometer/Tripmeter (if equipped)	5-5
Tachometer (if equipped)	5-6
Fuel Gauge	5-6
Temperature Gauge	5-6
Hazard Warning Switch	5-7
Rear Window Defroster Switch (if equipped)	5-7
Cigarette Lighter (if equipped)	5-7
Ashtray	5-8
Glove Box	5-8
Heating System (if equipped)	5-9
System Operating Instructions	5-10
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)	5-13
System Operating Instructions	5-13

INSTRUMENT PANEL

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Instrument cluster

2. Ignition switch

3. Lighting switch/Turn signal and dimmer switch

4. Windscreen wiper and washer switch

5. Hazard warning switch

6. Rear window defroster switch (if equipped)

7. Other switches (if equipped)

8. Heater control panel

9. Audio system (if equipped)

10. Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

11. Ashtray

12. Bonnet release

13. Center ventilator

14. Side ventilator

15. Side defroster

16. Glove box

17. Fuse box

18. Cup holder (if equipped)

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

INSTRUMENT PANEL

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Brake fluid level warning/Parking Brake Indicator light

This light operates under three conditions: 1) when the ignition switch is turned to the "START' position, 2) when the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir falls below the specified level or 3) when the parking brake is not fully released and the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. The light should go out after starting the engine and fully releasing the parking brake, if the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir is adequate. If the light does not go off or comes on whilst you are driving, it may mean that there is something wrong with the vehicle's braking system. If this happens, you should:

1)Pull off the road and stop carefully.

Remember that stopping distance may be longer, you may have to push harder on the pedal, and the pedal may go down farther than normal.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

® Temperature gauge

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2)Test the brakes by carefully starting and stopping at the side of the road.

3)If you determine that it is safe, drive carefully at low speed to the nearest dealer for repairs.

4)Have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer for repairs.

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If any of the following conditions occur, you should Immediately ask your MARUTI dealer to inspect the brake system.

•If the brake fluid level warning light does not go out after the engine has been started and the parking brake has been fully released.

•If the brake fluid level warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position.

•If the brake fluid level warning light comes on at any time during vehicle operation.

NOTE:

Because the disc brake system is self adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the brake pads become worn.

Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is considered normal periodic maintenance.

Oil Pressure Light

This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned on, and goes out when the engine is started. The light will come on and remain on if there is insufficient oil pressure. If the light comes on when driving, pull off the road as soon as you can and stop the engine. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages 9-8 and 9-9). If there is enough oil, the lubrication system should be inspected by your MARUTI dealer before you drive the vehicle again.

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