| | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Service Fuel WARNING Your SUZUKI dealer knows your vehicle Use of the recommended fuel is an impor- best and wants you to be happy with it. We You can be injured and your vehicle tant part of the proper maintenance of your hope you’ll go to your SUZUKI dealer for could be damaged if you try to do vehicle. all your service needs. You’ll get genuine service work on a vehicle without SUZUKI parts and SUZUKI trained and knowing enough about it. Gasoline Octane supported service people. • Be sure you have sufficient knowl- Use only unleaded gasoline with a posted edge, experience, the proper octane rating of 87 or higher. In an emer- We hope you’ll want to keep your SUZUKI replacement parts and tools before gency, you may be able to use a lower vehicle all SUZUKI. you attempt any vehicle mainte- octane rating - as low as 85 - if heavy nance task. knocking does not occur. Refill your tank Doing Your Own Service Work • Be sure to use the proper nuts, with proper fuel as soon as possible. Oth- Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before bolts and other fasteners. erwise, you might damage your engine. If attempting to do your own service work, “English” and “metric” fasteners you are using 87 or higher-octane rating see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped can be easily confused. If you use fuel and you hear heavy knocking, your Vehicle” in section 1. the wrong fasteners, parts can later engine needs service. You should keep a record with all parts break or fall off. You could be hurt. receipts and list the mileage and the date California Fuel of any service work you perform. See Adding Equipment to the Outside of If your vehicle is certified to meet California “Maintenance Record” in section 6. Your Vehicle Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This operate on fuels that meet California spec- ifications. If this fuel is not available in may cause wind noise and affect wind- shield washer performance. Check with states adopting California emissions stan- dards, your vehicle will operate satisfacto- your SUZUKI dealer before adding equip- ment to the outside of your vehicle. rily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on (see Malfunction Indica- tor Lamp in section 3) and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your SUZUKI dealer for diagno- sis. 5-1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Additives tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); Filling Your Tank To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the ask the attendant where you buy gasoline United States are now required to contain whether the fuel contains MMT. SUZUKI WARNING additives that will help prevent engine and does not recommend the use of such gas- Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fuel system deposits from forming, allow- olines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce fire can cause severe injuries. To help ing your emission control system to work the life of spark plugs and the performance avoid injuries to you and others, read properly. You should not have to add any- of the emission control system may be and follow all the instructions on the thing to your fuel. However, some gaso- affected. The malfunction indicator lamp pump island. Turn off your engine lines contain only the minimum amount of may turn on. If this occurs, return to your when you are refueling. Don’t smoke additive required to meet U.S. Environ- SUZUKI dealer for service. if you’re near fuel or are refueling mental Protection Agency regulations. your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames SUZUKI recommends that you buy gaso- Fuels in Foreign Countries and smoking materials away from lines that are advertised to help keep fuel If you plan on driving in another country fuel. Don’t leave the fuel pump unat- injectors and intake valves clean. If your outside the United States or Canada, the tended when refueling your vehicle - vehicle experiences problems due to dirty proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use this is against the law in some injectors or valves, try a different brand of leaded gasoline or any other fuel not rec- places. Keep children away from the gasoline. ommended in the previous text on fuel. fuel pump; never let children pump Costly repairs caused by use of improper Gasoline containing oxygenates, such as fuel. fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gas- olines may be available in your area to To check the fuel availability, ask an auto contribute to clean air. SUZUKI recom- club, or contact a major oil company that mends that you use these gasolines. does business in the country where you’ll be driving. CAUTION Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don’t use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel sys- tem and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane- enhancing additive called methylcyclopen- 5-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside the fuel door. WARNING To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the If a fire starts while you’re refueling, left (counterclockwise). don’t remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump WARNING or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open CAUTION the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get a genuine SUZUKI cap or its and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for equivalent. Your SUZUKI dealer can get one for you. If you get the any “hiss” noise to stop. Then To open the fuel filler door, pull up on the unscrew the cap all the way. improper type, it may not fit properly. fuel filler door release lever located on the This may cause your malfunction floor to the left of the driver’s seat. indicator lamp to light and may dam- Be careful not to spill fuel. Don’t top off or age your fuel tank and emissions overfill your tank, and wait a few seconds system. See “Malfunction Indicator after you’ve finished pumping before you Lamp” in the Index. remove the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Clean- ing the Outside of Your Vehicle” in this sec- tion. When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can deter- mine if the fuel cap has been left off or is improperly installed. This would allow fuel N4U5041A to evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in section 3. The fuel cap is located on the passenger’s side of your vehicle. 5-3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. Hood WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container WARNING while it is in your vehicle. Static elec- tricity discharge from the container An electric fan under the hood can can ignite the gasoline vapor. You start up and injure you even when the can be badly burned and your vehicle engine is not running. Keep hands, can be damaged if this occurs. To clothing and tools away from any help avoid injury to you and others: underhood electric fan. • Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. WARNING • Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle’s Things that burn can get on hot trunk, pickup bed or on any surface engine parts and start a fire. These other than the ground. include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, • Bring the fill nozzle in contact with brake fluid, windshield washer and 1) Pull the hood release handle located at the inside of the fill opening before other fluids, and plastic or rubber. the lower left side of the instrument operating the nozzle. Contact You or others could be burned. Be panel. should be maintained until the fill- careful not to drop or spill things that ing is complete. will burn onto a hot engine. • Don’t smoke while pumping gaso- line. 5-4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE 2) Then go to the front of the vehicle and 3) Lift the hood, release the hood prop 4) Before closing the hood, be sure all the lift the bottom of the secondary hood from its retainer and place the hood filler caps are on properly. Then lift the release lever upward. The secondary prop into the slot in the hood. hood to relieve pressure on the hood hood release lever is located near the prop. Remove the hood prop from the front center of the hood. slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Lower the hood 12 in (30 cm) above the vehicle and release it to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if nec- essary. 5-5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you’ll see the following: A B C D E I H G F N5U5007A A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter F. Battery B. Engine Oil Filler Cap G. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir C. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank I. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Underhood Fuse Block 5-6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil If the oil pressure light appears on the 1.0 L instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “Oil Pressure Light” in section 3. L3U5011A Use the engine oil dipstick to check the oil You should check your engine oil level reg- level. The dipstick’s handle will be a yellow If the oil is at or below the MIN mark, then ularly; this is an added reminder. ring. See “Engine Compartment Overview” you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. in this section for the location of the engine But you must use the right kind. This sec- Checking Engine Oil oil dipstick. tion explains what kind of oil to use. For It’s a good idea to check your engine oil engine oil crankcase capacity, see “Capac- every time you get fuel. In order to get an Turn off the engine and give the oil several ities and Specifications” in this section. accurate reading, the oil must be warm minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If and the vehicle must be on level ground. you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show CAUTION the actual level. Don’t add too much oil. If your engine Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a has so much oil that the oil level gets paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all above the upper mark that shows the the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip proper operating range, your engine down and check the level. could be damaged. 5-7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS identified by looking for the starburst sym- bol. LOOK FOR This symbol indicates that the oil has been HOT THIS SYMBOL certified by the American Petroleum Insti- WEATHER tute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. SAE 10W-30 ACCEPTABLE This (A) is where you add oil. See “Engine IF 5W-30 IS NOT AVAILABLE SAE 5W-30 Compartment Overview” on a previous RECOMMENDED page in this section for more information If you choose to perform the engine oil on location. change service yourself, be sure the oil COLD you use has the starburst symbol on the WEATHER Be sure to add enough oil to put the level front of the oil container. If you have your DO NOT USE SAE 10W-40, SAE 20W-50 OR ANY somewhere in the proper operating range. OTHER VISCOSITY GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into Push the dipstick all the way back in when your engine is American Petroleum Insti- you’re through. tute certified for gasoline engines. • SAE 5W-30 You should also use the proper viscosity oil As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE for your vehicle, as shown in the viscosity 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recom- chart. mended for your vehicle. However, if it’s going to be -4°F (-20°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oil such as SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50 under any conditions. 5-8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE your SUZUKI dealer, a service station or a Driving under these conditions causes CAUTION local recycling center for help. engine oil to break down sooner. If any one Use only engine oil with the Ameri- of these is true for your vehicle, then you Engine Air Cleaner/Filter can Petroleum Institute Certified For need to change your oil and filter every Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 3 months - Failure to use the recommended oil whichever occurs first. can result in engine damage not cov- If none of them is true, use the long trip/ ered by your warranty. highway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12,000 If you are in an area of extreme cold, km) or 6 months - whichever occurs first. where the temperature falls below -22°F Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed (-30°C), it is recommended that you use engine under highway conditions will either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an cause engine oil to break down slower. SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your What to Do with Used Oil engine at extremely low temperatures. Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and Engine Oil Additives could even cause cancer. Don’t let used oil Don’t add anything to your oil. The recom- stay on your skin for very long. Clean your The engine air cleaner/filter is located on mended oils with the starburst symbol are skin and nails with soap and water, or a the passenger’s side of the engine com- all you will need for good performance and good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dis- partment. See “Engine Compartment engine protection. pose of clothing or rags containing used Overview” in this section for more informa- engine oil. See the manufacturer’s warn- tion on location. When to Change Engine Oil ings about the use and disposal of oil prod- If any one of these is true for you, use the ucts. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/ short trip/city maintenance schedule: Filter Used oil can be a threat to the environ- Inspect the air cleaner/filter every 7,500 • Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). ment. If you change your own oil, be sure This is particularly important when out- miles (12,000 km) or 6 months - whichever to drain all the oil from the filter before dis- occurs first. side temperatures are below freezing. posal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in • Most trips include extensive idling (such the trash, pouring it on the ground, into Replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) as frequent driving in stop-and-go traf- sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. or 24 months - whichever comes first. fic). Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place • The vehicle is used for delivery service, If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, that collects used oil. If you have a problem police, taxi or other commercial applica- inspect the filter every 3,750 miles (6,000 properly disposing of your used oil, ask tion. 5-9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE km) or 3 months. If necessary, clean or replace it. CAUTION WARNING If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire This work requires special skill and How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/ can cause a damaging engine fire. equipment. Before attempting to do Filter And, dirt can easily get into your the work, be sure you are fully To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the engine, which will damage it. Always acquainted with doing this job. filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the have the air cleaner/filter in place Have your SUZUKI dealer do this filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the fil- when you’re driving. work if you are not confident you can ter remains “caked” with dirt, a new filter is complete the task safely. required. Automatic Transmission Fluid Otherwise, you could be injured or To inspect or replace the filter, do the fol- To ensure proper functioning, efficiency, could damage the vehicle. lowing: and durability of the automatic transmis- sion, be sure to keep the transmission fluid 1) Start the engine. 1) Remove the four screws on the cover. at the proper level. Too much or too little 2) Warm up the engine until the tempera- 2) Lift off the cover. fluid can cause problems. ture of the automatic transmission fluid 3) Check or replace the engine air reaches approximately 40°C (104°F). cleaner/filter. See “Normal Mainte- The fluid level must be checked with the 3) Move the selector lever from “P” to “1” nance Replacement Parts” in this sec- engine running and the selector lever in P and return to “P”. Wait for a few sec- tion for replacement part numbers. (Park). The vehicle must be up to normal onds at each select position until the 4) Reinstall the filter, put the cover back on operating temperature and parked on level selected gears are fully engaged. tightly, and tighten the screws. ground. The normal operating temperature for the WARNING fluid will be reached after driving about 10 Operating the engine with the air minutes. cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid not only cleans the air, it helps to Level stop flame if the engine backfires. If it If the fluid is contaminated or discolored, isn’t there and the engine backfires, change the automatic transmission fluid. you could be burned. Don’t drive with A decrease in the fluid level indicates a it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. leak in the automatic transmission. If noted, contact your SUZUKI dealer for repair as soon as possible. 5-10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE If you do not use your vehicle under any of 1) Turn the engine off. these conditions, the fluid and filter do not 2) Allow the transmission to cool. It must require changing. be cool enough for you to rest your fin- gers on the transmission case. CAUTION 3) Remove filler plug. 4) Make sure the fluid reaches the bottom Use of automatic transmission fluid edge of the filler plug hole. labeled other than ESSO LT 71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use ESSO LT 71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 labeled automatic transmis- sion fluid. 4) Remove filler plug. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubri- 5) Make sure the fluid reaches the bottom cants” in section 6 for the proper fluid to edge of the filler plug hole. use. 6) If the level is low, add fluid until it begins to run out the filler hole. Manual Transmission Fluid 7) After filling to the correct level, reinstall Checking Transmission Fluid Level the plug securely. 5) If the level is low, add fluid until it begins WARNING Recommend Automatic Transmission to run out the filler hole. Fluid and Maintenance Schedule This work requires special skill and 6) After filling to the correct level, reinstall Change both the fluid and filter every equipment. Before attempting to do the plug securely. 37,500 miles (60,000 km) if the vehicle is the work, be sure you are fully 7) Visually check the transmission case mainly driven under one or more of these acquainted with doing this job. for leaks or damage. conditions: Have your SUZUKI dealer do this See “Recommended Fluids and Lubri- work if you are not confident you can • In heavy city traffic where the outside cants” in section 6 for the proper fluid to complete the task safely. temperature regularly reaches 90°F use. Otherwise, you could be injured or (32°C) or higher. could damage the vehicle. • In hilly or mountainous terrain. • For business uses such as taxi, police or delivery service. 5-11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Hydraulic Clutch the MIN and the MAX marks on the reser- There is one reservoir for both the brake voir, the fluid level is correct. The reservoir WARNING and the hydraulic clutch fluid. See “Brakes” is located near the back of the engine com- Do not mix Dex-cool and silicate in this section for more information. partment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. based coolant in your coolant sys- See “Engine Compartment Overview” in The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle tem. this section for more information on loca- is self-adjusting. The master cylinder res- The mixture can damage the cooling tion. ervoir is filled with hydraulic fluid. system. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a Engine Coolant Use a 60/40 mixture of clean, drinkable problem. Have the system inspected and The following explains your cooling system water and engine coolant which won’t repaired. and how to add coolant when it is low. If damage aluminum parts. If another type of you have a problem with engine overheat- coolant is used, aluminum parts might be When to Check and What to Use ing, see “Engine Overheating” in this sec- subject to corrosion. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to tion. determine how often you should check the You can also use a recycled coolant with a fluid level and for the proper fluid. See sec- What to Use complete coolant flush and refill. If you use tion 6. The cooling system in your vehicle is this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add designed to use either Dex-cool coolant, anything else. How to Check and Add Fluid which is red in color, or silicate based cool- A 60/40 mixture of clean, drinkable water ant, which is blue. These two types of cool- ant are not compatible with each other and and proper coolant will: should never be mixed. Therefore, if the • Give freezing protection down to -33°F original coolant in your vehicle’s cooling (-36°C). system was red, then you should use only • Give boiling protection up to 268°F Dex-cool coolant for the life of your vehicle. (131°C). If the original coolant in your vehicle's cool- • Protect against rust and corrosion. ing system was blue, then you should use • Help keep the proper engine tempera- only silicate based coolant for the life of ture. your vehicle. Even if the cooling system • Let the warning lights and gauges work has been completely drained before a refill, as they should. do not switch types of coolant. For protection in extremely cold weather conditions, use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and proper coolant. To check the fluid level, look on the side of the reservoir. If the fluid level is between 5-12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE WARNING CAUTION WARNING Adding only plain water to your cool- If you use the proper coolant, you Never turn the surge tank pressure ing system can be dangerous. Plain don’t have to add extra inhibitors or cap - even a little - when the engine water, or some other liquid such as additives which claim to improve the and radiator are hot. alcohol, can boil before the proper system. These can be harmful. Loosening the surge tank pressure coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s cap when the engine and radiator are coolant warning system is set for the Checking Coolant hot can allow steam and scalding liq- proper coolant mixture. With plain uids to blow out and burn you badly. water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you The vehicle must be on a level surface. wouldn’t get the overheat warning. When your engine is cold, the coolant level Your engine could catch fire and you should be between MAX and MIN mark on or others could be burned. Use a 60/ the coolant surge tank. The level rises at 40 mixture of clean, drinkable water engine operation temperature and drops and the proper coolant. again when the engine cools down. Adding Coolant CAUTION If the level falls below the MIN mark, add If you use an improper coolant mix- the proper coolant mixture at the surge ture, your engine could overheat and tank, but only when the engine is cool. If be badly damaged. The repair cost the surge tank is empty, a special fill proce- wouldn’t be covered by your war- dure is necessary. See “Cooling System” ranty. Too much water in the mixture The engine coolant surge tank is located in this section for instructions on “How to can freeze and crack the engine, radi- on the driver’s side of the engine compart- Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank”. ator, heater core and other parts. ment. See “Engine Compartment Over- view” in this section for more information WARNING on location. If you have to add coolant more than four Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. times a year, have your SUZUKI dealer You can be burned if you spill coolant check your cooling system. on hot engine parts. Coolant con- tains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. 5-13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE When replacing the pressure cap, make If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine sure it is hand-tight. CAUTION If your engine catches fire because Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. CAUTION The costly repairs would not be cov- Your coolant surge tank cap is a ered by your warranty. pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant If No Steam Is Coming From Your loss and possible engine damage Engine from overheating. See “Capacities If you get an engine overheat warning, but and Specifications” for more informa- see or hear no steam, the problem may not tion. be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Engine Overheating • Climb a long hill on a hot day. You will find a coolant temperature gauge • Stop after high-speed driving. WARNING on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See • Idle for long periods in traffic. “Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge” in Steam from an overheated engine section 3. can burn you badly, even if you just If you get the overheat warning with no open the hood. Stay away from the sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: engine if you see or hear steam com- ing from it. Just turn it off and get 1) In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL while stopped. If it is safe to everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no do so, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL and let the engine sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. idle. 2) Turn on your heater to full hot at the If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it If you no longer have the overheat warn- overheats, and get out of the vehicle ing, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive until the engine is cool. slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive nor- mally. 5-14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE If the warning continues and you have not If there seems to be no leak, with the stopped, pull over, stop, and park your WARNING engine on, check to see if the electric vehicle right away. engine cooling fan is running. If the engine An electric engine cooling fan under is overheating, the fan should be running. If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the hood can start up even when the If it isn’t, your vehicle needs service. the engine for three minutes while you’re engine is not running and can injure parked. If you still have the warning, turn you. Keep hands, clothing and tools CAUTION off the engine and get everyone out of the away from any underhood electric vehicle until it cools down. fan. Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered You may decide not to lift the hood, but to If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank by your warranty. get service help right away. is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Cooling System on a level surface. Make sure that the air Surge Tank conditioning is turned off. CAUTION The coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the coolant surge This vehicle has a specific coolant fill tank when the engine is cool. If it isn’t, you procedure. Failure to follow this pro- may have a leak at the pressure cap or in cedure could cause your engine to the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, overheat and be severely damaged. water pump or somewhere else in the cool- ing system. If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. WARNING If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t between the MIN and MAX marks, Heater and radiator hoses, and other add a 60/40 mixture of clean, drinkable engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t water and proper coolant at the coolant touch them. If you do, you can be surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, The engine coolant surge tank is located in burned. including the coolant surge tank pressure the rear of the engine compartment on the Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. cap, is cool before you do it. See “Engine driver’s side. If you run the engine, it could lose all Coolant” in this section for more informa- of the coolant. That could cause an tion. engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, the vehicle. add coolant as follows: 5-15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE WARNING CAUTION Never turn the cap when the cooling In cold weather, water can freeze and system, including the coolant surge crack the engine, radiator, heater tank pressure cap, is hot. core and other parts. Use the recom- Steam and scalding liquids from a mended coolant and the proper cool- hot cooling system can blow out and ant mixture. burn you badly. They are under pres- sure, and if you loosen the coolant WARNING surge tank pressure cap - even a lit- tle - they can come out at high You can be burned if you spill coolant speed. Wait for the cooling system on hot engine parts. Coolant con- and coolant surge tank pressure cap L3U5019A tains ethylene glycol and it will burn to cool if you ever have to loosen the if the engine parts are hot enough. pressure cap. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. WARNING Adding only plain water to your cool- 1) Park the vehicle on a level surface. You ing system can be dangerous. Plain can remove the coolant surge tank water, or some other liquid such as pressure cap when the cooling system, alcohol, can boil before the proper including the coolant surge tank pres- coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s sure cap and upper radiator hose, is no coolant warning system is set for the longer hot. Turn the pressure cap proper coolant mixture. With plain slowly counterclockwise (left) about two water or the wrong mixture, your or two and one-half turns. If you hear a engine could get too hot but you hiss, wait for that to stop. This will allow wouldn’t get the overheat warning. any pressure still left to be vented out Your engine could catch fire and you the discharge hose. or others could be burned. Use a 60/ 40 mixture of clean, drinkable water and a proper coolant. 5-16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE level is lower than the MAX mark, add How to Check Power Steering Fluid more of the proper mixture to the cool- ant surge tank until the level reaches the MAX mark. 2) Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 5) Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. See your SUZUKI dealer, if necessary. Turn the key off and then check the fluid level. The level should be between the MIN Power Steering Fluid and MAX marks on the reservoir. If the 3) Fill the coolant surge tank with the The power steering fluid reservoir is level is below the MIN mark, add power proper mixture to the MAX mark on the located toward the front of the engine com- steering fluid. coolant surge tank. Wait about five min- partment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. utes, then check to see if the level is See “Engine Compartment Overview” in What to Use below the MAX mark. If the level is this section for more information on loca- To determine what kind of fluid to use, see below the MAX mark, add additional tion. “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in coolant to bring the level up to the MAX section 6. Always use the proper fluid. Fail- mark. Repeat this procedure until the When to Check Power Steering Fluid ure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks level remains constant at the MAX mark It is not necessary to regularly check and can damage hoses and seals. for at least five minutes. power steering fluid unless you suspect 4) With the coolant surge tank pressure there is a leak in the system or you hear an cap off, start the engine and let it run unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system until you can feel the upper radiator could indicate a problem. Have the system hose getting hot. Watch out for the inspected and repaired. engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the 5-17 | |
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