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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

If your routine use of vehicle applies in one

of the following conditions, you need to

perform maintenance according to the

maintenance interval under severe condi-

tion. For some items, the maintenance

interval for severe condition is not

described in the table. In this case, perform

maintenance according to the mainte-

nance interval for normal condition.

Maintenance

recommended

under

Maintenance schedule

severe driving conditions

• When most trips are less than 6 kilome-

ters (4 miles)

• When most trips are less than 16 kilome-

ters (10 miles) and outside temperature

remains below freezing

• Idling and/or low-speed operation in

stop-and-go traffic

• Operating in extremely cold weather

and/or on salted roads

• Operating in rough and/or muddy areas.

• Operating in dusty areas

• Repeated high speed drive or high

engine revolutions

• Towing a trailer, if admitted

WARNING

SUZUKI recommends that mainte-

nance of your vehicle be performed

by your authorized SUZUKI dealer or

a qualified service technician. If you

are not sure whether you can suc-

cessfully complete any of mainte-

nance jobs, ask your authorized

SUZUKI dealer to do the maintenance

for you.

The maintenance interval for severe condi-

tion is shorter than the one for normal con-

dition.

The following table shows the times when

you should perform regular maintenance

on your vehicle. This table shows the tim-

ing when you should perform inspections,

adjustments, lubrication and other ser-

vices, by kilometer, mile and month.

When the vehicle is used for delivery ser-

vice, police, taxi or other commercial appli-

cations.

NOTICE

This table is generated in terms of the fol-

lowing points:

Whenever it becomes necessary to

replace parts on your vehicle, it is

recommended that you use genuine

SUZUKI replacement parts or their

equivalent.

• Place of destination

• For gasoline engine model or diesel

engine model

• Recommended maintenance items for

inspection, adjustment and replacement

by a dealer, or items other than the

above-mentioned ones

Check an explanation of “How to under-

stand each table” in this section.

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How to understand each table

EXAMPLE

(3)

(4)

(5)

Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or

whichever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

(1)

(2)

km (×1000)

miles (×1000)

months

20

12.5

12

40

25

24

60

37.5

36

80

50

48

120

75

72

Engine and powertrain

I

R

Engine accessory drive belt

Adjustment, Replacement

Normal

Severe

I

R

I

Valve clearance

Exhaust system (except catalyst)

Drive axle boots/Propeller shafts (4WD)

Manual transaxle oil

Genuine

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

I

R

I

R

I

Other than

“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

Transfer oil (4WD)

(6)

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(1) Model of vehicle

(2) Maintenance item

(3) Driving condition

Necessary maintenance operation and timing will vary depending on your driving condition.

Some items have two different conditions of “Normal” and “Severe”, which are defined as follows.

“Normal”: If driving is usually done under normal driving condition

“Severe”: If driving is usually done under severe driving condition

For details of each condition, refer to “Maintenance recommended under severe driving condition” in this section.

If this part is blank, there is no classification in driving conditions.

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(4) This means that you should perform the 1st operation of “I”, which is defined as follows, by 40000 km (25000 miles) or 24 months.

Subsequently, you should perform the 2nd and later operation of “I” at the same interval.

“I”: Inspection including cleaning, adjustment, lubrication or replacement as necessary

(5) This means that you should perform the 1st operation of “R”, which is defined as follows, by 60000 km (37500 miles) or 36 months.

Subsequently, you should perform the 2nd and later operation of “R” at the same interval.

“R”: Replacement or change

(6) This shows the case where a genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80” is used under “Severe” condition. The maintenance interval is

as follows.

km (x1000)

miles (x1000)

months

20

12.5

12

40

25

24

60

37.5

36

80

50

48

100

62.5

60

120

75

72

140

87.5

84

160

100

96

“I”

“R”

“I”

“R”

By place of destination, maintenance schedule tables are separated. Refer to each of the following pages:

• EU countries (except for Russia)

– for gasoline engine model: (page 7-5)

– for diesel engine model: (page 7-9)

• Mexico

– for gasoline engine model: (page 7-13)

• Except for EU countries and Mexico

– for gasoline engine model: (page 7-17)

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EU countries (except for Russia)

Recommended maintenance items by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician

Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-

ever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

km (×1000)

miles (×1000)

months

20

40

25

24

60

37.5

36

80

50

48

120

75

72

160

100

96

12.5

12

Engine and powertrain

Engine accessory drive belt

I

R

Adjustment, Replacement

Normal

Severe

I

R

I

Valve clearance

Exhaust system (except catalyst)

Drive axle boots / Propeller shafts (4WD)

R

Manual transaxle oil

Genuine

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

I

R

I

R

I

Other than

“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

R

Transfer oil (4WD)

R

I

Rear differential oil (4WD)

I

Fuel and emission control system

Fuel lines

I

Fuel tank

I

PCV valve

I

Fuel evaporative emission control system

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Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,

whichever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

km (×1000)

20

12.5

12

40

25

24

60

37.5

36

miles (×1000)

months

Brake

I

Brake discs and pads

Brake hoses and pipes

Brake fluid

I

R

Replacement

Brake lever and cable

Adjustment (1st 20000 km only)

Chassis, body and others

Clutch (Pedal and fluid level)

Wheel bearings

I

Severe only

I

Suspension system

Steering system

Air conditioner filter element

Inspection

First time only

Normal

Severe

(if equipped)

*1

I

Second time and after

R

Replacement

Inspection or replacement

I

NOTE:

*1:Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.

WARNING

The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid

storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber

safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician

Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,

whichever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

km (×1000)

miles (×1000)

months

7.5

10

6.25

15

9.375

20

12.5

40

25

36

80

50

48

160

100

96

4.687

6

12

Engine and powertrain

I

Engine accessory

drive belt

Tension check

Normal

I

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

R

Engine oil and engine ACEA Standards or

oil filter

SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1)

*1

R

Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI

GENUINE OIL (#1)

R

“SUZUKI LLC:

Super (Blue)” (#2)

First time only

Engine coolant

R

Second time and after

R

“SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”

#1:For further details, refer to “Engine oil and filter” in this section.

#2:Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.

NOTE:

*1: Refer to “Oil change request light (if equipped)” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

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Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-

ever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

km (×1000)

miles (×1000)

months

2.5

1.562

-

10

6.25

8

20

12.5

12

30

40

25

100

62.5

84

18.75

24

36

Fuel and emission control system

R

Spark plugs when unleaded

fuel is used

(Highly recommended) Iridium Normal

plug (#3)

R

Severe

Normal

Severe

R(#4)

(Standard type) Nickel plug

R

Spark plugs when leaded fuel (Highly recommended) Iridium

is used

plug (#3)

(Standard type) Nickel plug

Paved-road

I

R

Air cleaner filter element *2

Normal

Severe

I

R

Dusty condition

Brake

Brake fluid

I

Check

I

Brake lever and cable

Check (1st 20000 km only)

Chassis, body and others

Tires/Wheels

I

All latches, hinges and locks

#3: If you replace the spark plugs other than iridium plug, follow the schedule of nickel plug.

#4: Replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.

NOTE:

*2: Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.

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Recommended maintenance items by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician

Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-

ever comes first.

For diesel engine models

km (×1000)

miles (×1000)

months

20

40

25

24

60

37.5

-

80

50

48

140

87.5

60

160

100

96

12.5

12

-

36

Engine and powertrain

Engine accessory drive belt

I

R

Ribbed belt

Normal

I

R

Severe

Normal

Severe

R

Camshaft timing belt

R

I

Exhaust system (except catalyst)

Drive axle boots/Propeller shafts (4WD)

R

Manual transaxle oil

Genuine

“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

I

R

I

R

I

Other than

“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

R

Transfer oil (4WD)

R

I

Rear differential oil (4WD)

I

Fuel and emission control system

I

Fuel lines

Fuel filter

Fuel tank

R

I

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Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,

whichever comes first.

For diesel engine models

km (×1000)

miles (×1000)

months

20

12.5

12

40

25

24

60

37.5

36

Brake

I

Brake discs and pads

Brake hoses and pipes

Brake fluid

I

R

Replacement

Brake lever and cable

Adjustment (1st 20000 km only)

Chassis, body and others

Clutch (Pedal and fluid level)

Wheel bearings

I

Severe only

I

Suspension system

Steering system

Air conditioner filter element

(if equipped) *1

Inspection

First time only

Normal

Severe

I

Second time and after

R

Replacement

Inspection or replacement

I

NOTE:

*1:Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.

WARNING

The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid

storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber

safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician

Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,

whichever comes first.

For diesel engine models

km (×1000)

2.5

20

-

30

18.75

-

40

25

80

50

48

160

100

96

miles (×1000) 1.562

12.5

months

-

12

24

36

Engine and powertrain

R

Engine oil and

engine oil filter

Synthetic oil

Normal

Severe

*1

R

Engine coolant

“SUZUKI LLC:

Super (Blue)” (#1)

First time only

R

Second time and after

R

“SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”

Fuel and emission control system

I

Air cleaner filter

Paved-road

Dusty condition

Check

Normal

Severe

element *2

I

R

Brake

I

Brake fluid

I

Brake lever and cable Check (1st 20000 km only)

Chassis, body and others

Tires/Wheels

I

All latches, hinges and locks

#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.

NOTE:

*1: Replace when the oil change request light blinks or each months that listed in table.

*2: Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.

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For Mexico

Recommended maintenance items by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician

Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-

ever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

miles (×1000)

km (×1000)

months

6

10

6

7.5

12.5

7.5

12

20

12

15

25

15

22.5

37.5

22.5

30

50

30

37.5

62.5

37.5

45

75

45

60

100

60

90

150

90

Engine and powertrain

Valve lash (clearance)

I

Cooling system hoses and connections

Normal

I

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

Exhaust pipes and mountings

Drive axle boots

I

R

Manual transaxle oil

Genuine

“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

R

I

R

Other than

“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

R

Fuel and emission control system

Emission-related hoses & tubes

I(#1)

I

Normal

Severe

I

Ignition coil (plug cap)

Fuel tank & cap

I

Replace every 250000 km (150000 miles) or 150 months.

Fuel filter

I

Fuel lines and connections

Normal

Severe

I

#1: Inspect every 100000 km (60000 miles) or 60 months for 1st time and 2nd time.

Inspect every 50000 km (30000 miles) or 30 months for 3rd time, by a shorter interval.

These inspection intervals will be repeated after 4th time.

For details, refer to the following maintenance timing.

1st: 100000 km (60000 miles) or 60 months

4th: 350000 km (210000 miles) or 210 months

2nd: 200000 km (120000 miles) or 120 months

5th: 450000 km (270000 miles) or 270 months

3rd: 250000 km (150000 miles) or 150 months

6th: 500000 km (300000 miles) or 300 months

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Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,

whichever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

miles (×1000)

km (×1000)

months

6

10

6

7.5

12.5

7.5

12

20

12

15

25

15

60

100

60

Brake

I

Brake discs and pads (front, rear)

First time only

Normal

I

Second time and after

First time only

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

I

Second time and after

First time only

I

Brake hoses and pipes

Second time and after

First time only

Second time and after

I

R

Brake fluid

Replacement

Adjustment

Brake pedal stroke

I

Parking brake lever

and cable

Lever adjustment First time only

Second time and after

Normal

Severe

I

First time only

Second time and after

Chassis, body and others

Wheel discs

I

Normal

I

Severe

I

Wheel bearings

Severe only

Normal

Suspension system

Severe

WARNING

The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid

storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber

safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

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Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,

whichever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

miles (×1000)

km (×1000)

months

6

10

6

7.5

12.5

7.5

15

25

15

30

50

30

Chassis, body and others

Steering system

I

Steering wheel linkage

Normal

I

Severe

Normal

Severe

I

R

Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) *1

NOTE:

*1:Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform recom-

mended 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.

Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-

ever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

miles (×1000)

km ( 1000)

months

15

25

15

30

50

30

45

75

45

60

100

60

75

125

75

90

150

90

105

175

105

120

200

120

135

225

135

150

250

150

×

Items

I

Cooling system hoses and connection

Exhaust pipes and mountings

Emission-related hoses & tubes

Ignition coil (plug cap)

I

Fuel tank & cap

Fuel line and connection

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician

Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or

months, whichever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

miles (×1000)

km ( 1000)

months

3

5

3

6

10

6

7.5

12.5

7.5

15

25

15

30

50

30

45

75

45

90

150

90

×

Engine and powertrain

I

Drive belt

Inspect for damage

R

Engine oil and oil filter

Normal

Severe

R

Engine coolant

“SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue)”

(#1)

First time only

R

Second time and after

R

“SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”

Fuel and emission control system

Spark plugs Nickel plug

R

Air cleaner filter element *1

Normal

Severe

I

Brake

I

Brake fluid

Fluid level check

Brake pedal stroke

Check

I

Parking brake

lever and cable

Lever movement check

First time only

Normal

Severe

I

Second time and after

First time only

I

Second time and after

Chassis, body and others

Clutch

Pedal and fluid level

I

Tires (including tire rotation)

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

I

All latches, hinges and locks

Steering system

Steering wheel movement

#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.

NOTE:

*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.

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Except for EU countries and Mexico

Recommended maintenance items by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician

Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-

ever comes first.

km (×1000)

For gasoline engine models

15

9

12

30

18

24

45

27

36

60

36

48

90

54

72

105

63

-

150

90

120

miles (×1000)

months

Engine and powertrain

Engine accessory drive belt

I

R

Adjustment, Replacement

Normal

Severe

I

R

I

Valve clearance

Exhaust system (except catalyst)

I

Drive axle boots/Propeller shafts (4WD)

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

I

R

Manual transaxle oil

Genuine

“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

R

I(#1)

R

Other than

“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

Normal

Severe

R

I

R

Transfer oil (4WD)

R

I

Rear differential oil (4WD)

R

Fuel and emission control system

Fuel lines

I

R

Fuel filter (except for Russia)

Fuel tank

I

PCV valve

Fuel evaporative emission control system

#1: Inspect only at 15000 km (9000 miles) or 12 months.

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Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,

whichever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

km (×1000)

miles (×1000)

months

15

9

12

30

18

24

45

27

36

Brake

I

Brake discs and pads

Brake hoses and pipes

Brake fluid

I

R

Replacement

Brake lever and cable

Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)

Chassis, body and others

Clutch (Pedal and fluid level)

Wheel bearings

I

Severe only

I

Suspension system

Steering system

Air conditioner filter element

(if equipped) *1

Inspection

First time only

Normal

Severe

I

Second time and after

R

Replacement

Inspection or replacement

I

NOTE:

*1:Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.

WARNING

The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid

storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber

safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician

Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-

ever comes first.

For gasoline engine models

km (×1000)

miles (×1000)

months

2.5

1.5

-

7.5

4.5

6

10

6

8

15

9

12

30

18

24

45

27

36

75

45

48

150

90

96

Engine and powertrain

Engine accessory drive belt

I

Tension check

Normal

I

Severe

Normal

Severe

R

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Engine coolant

R

“SUZUKI LLC: First time only

Super (Blue)”

Second time

R

(#1)

and after

“SUZUKI LLC: Standard

(Green)”

R

Fuel and emission control system

R(#2)

Spark plugs when unleaded

fuel is used

(Standard type) Nickel plug

Normal

Severe

R

Spark plugs when leaded fuel (Standard type) Nickel plug

is used

I

R

Air cleaner filter element *1

Paved-road

Normal

Severe

I

R

Dusty condition

Brake

Brake fluid

Check

I

Brake lever and cable

Check (1st 15000 km only)

I

Chassis, body and others

Tires/Wheels

I

All latches, hinges and locks

#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.

#2: Replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.

NOTE:

*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.

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