Get Operating Your Vehicle -> Daily Inspection Checklist Guide for Suzuki Alto 4 Door Sixth Generation (2004-2008)

76G-74E

EXHAUST GAS WARNING

with the engine running, make sure

the air intake lever is set to “FRESH

AIR” and the fan is at high speed.

• Avoid operating the vehicle with the

rearend door open. If it is necessary

to operate the vehicle with the

rearend door open, make sure all

the windows are closed and the fan

is at high speed with the air intake

lever set to "FRESH AIR".

• To allow proper operation of your

vehicle’s ventilation system, keep

the air inlet grille in front of the

windscreen clear of snow, leaves, or

other obstructions at all times.

• Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear

of snow and other material to help

reduce the buildup of exhaust gases

under the vehicle. This is

particularly important when parked

in blizzard conditions.

• Have the exhaust system inspected

periodically for damage and leaks.

Any damage or leaks should be

repaired immediately.

DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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7-1

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Before driving:

Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights,

and reflectors are clean and unobstructed.

2) Check the tyres.

3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.

NOTE:

It is normal for water to drip from the air

conditioning system after use.

4) Adjust the seat/head restraint.

5) Check the brake pedal and the parking

brake lever.

6) Adjust the mirrors.

7) Make sure that you and passengers

have properly fastened your seat belts.

8) Make sure that all warning lights come

on as the key is turned to the “ON” or

“START” position.

9) Check all gauges.

10) Make sure that the brake fluid level

warning light is off when the parking

brake is released with the engine

running.

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Avoid breathing exhaust gases.

Exhaust gases contain carbon

monoxide, a potentially lethal gas that

is colourless and odourless. Since

carbon monoxide is difficult to detect

by itself, be sure to take the following

precautions to help prevent carbon

monoxide from entering your vehicle.

• Do not leave the engine running in

garages or other confined areas.

• Do not park with the engine running

for a long period of time, even in an

open area. If it is necessary to sit

for a short time in a parked vehicle

76G-07-001

76G-07-002

76G-74E

Before starting the engine:

1) Make sure the parking brake is applied

fully.

2) Manual Transmission - Shift into “N”

(neutral) and depress the clutch pedal all

the way to the floor. Hold it while starting

the engine.

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied fully and the transmission is

in Neutral before attempting to start

the engine.

• Stop turning the starter immediately

after the engine has started or the

starter system can be damaged.

• Do not crank the engine for more

than 15 seconds at a time. If the

engine doesn’t start on the first try,

wait about 15 seconds before trying

again.

7-2

STARTING THE ENGINE

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Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel

tank, perform the following under-bonnet

checks:

1) Engine oil level.

2) Coolant level.

3) Brake fluid level.

4) Windscreen washer fluid level.

5) Battery solution level.

6) Bonnet latch operation.

Pull the bonnet release handle inside the

vehicle. Make sure that you can not

open the hood all the way without

releasing the secondary latch. Be sure

to close the hood securely after checking

for proper operation. See "All Latches,

Hinges & Locks" of "PERIODIC

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE" in the

"INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE"

section for lubrication schedule.

Make sure the bonnet is fully closed

and latched before driving. If it is not,

it can fly up unexpectedly during

driving, obstructing your view and

resulting in an accident.

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Starting a Cold Engine

Engine which is started after 6 hours should

be treated as cold engine.

For Electronic fuel injection models

• With your foot off the accelerator pedal,

crank the engine by turning the ignition

key to “START”. Release the key when

the engine starts.

• If the engine does not start after 15

seconds of cranking, wait about 15

seconds, then press down the

accelerator pedal to 1/3 of its travel and

try cranking the engine again. Release

the key and accelerator pedal when the

engine starts.

• If the engine still does not start, try

holding the accelerator pedal all the way

to the floor while cranking. This should

clear the engine if it is flooded.

Starting a Warm Engine

For Electronic fuel injection models:

Use the same procedure as for “Starting a

Cold Engine”.

CAUTION

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