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Maintenance recommended under severe driving conditions - For K12C engine model

Follow this schedule if your vehicle is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions:

• When most trips are less than 6 km (4 miles).

• When most trips are less than 16 km (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.

Schedule should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.

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

Interval: This interval should be judged by

odometer reading or months, whichever comes

first.

km (x1000) 10 20 30 40 50 60

miles (x1000) 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5

months 6 12 18 24 30 36

ENGINE

*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement – I – I – R

1-2. Engine oil and engine oil filter ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1) R R R R R R

Refer to “Oil change request light” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1) Replace every 7500 km (4687 miles) or 6 months.

Refer to “Oil change request light” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

1-3. Engine coolant Replace every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 36 months.

*1-4. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – – – I – –

IGNITION

2-1. Spark plugs Iridium plug Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.

FUEL

3-1. Air cleaner filter element*

Inspect every 2500 km (1562 miles).

Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.

*3-2. Fuel lines – – – I – –

*3-3. Fuel tank – – – I – –

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

*4-1. PCV valve Inspect every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.

*4-2.

Fuel evaporative emission control system

– – – – – –

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

Interval: This interval should be judged by

odometer reading or months, whichever comes

first.

km (x1000) 70 80 90 100 110 120

miles (x1000) 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75

months 42 48 54 60

66 72

ENGINE

*1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement – I – I – R

1-2. Engine oil and engine oil filter ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1) R R R R R R

Refer to “Oil change request light” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1) Replace every 7500 km (4687 miles) or 6 months.

Refer to “Oil change request light” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

1-3. Engine coolant Replace every 40000 km (25000 miles) or 36 months.

*1-4. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – I – – – I

IGNITION

2-1. Spark plugs Iridium plug Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.

FUEL

3-1. Air cleaner filter element*

Inspect every 2500 km (1562 miles).

Replace every 30000 km (18750 miles) or 24 months.

*3-2. Fuel lines – I – – – I

*3-3. Fuel tank – I – – – I

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

*4-1. PCV valve Inspect every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.

*4-2.

Fuel evaporative emission control system

– – – – – I

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#2: Clutch fluid is supplied from brake fluid reservoir.

Interval: This interval should be judged by

odometer reading or months, whichever

comes first.

km (x1000) 10 20 30 40 50 60

miles (x1000) 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5

months 6 12 18 24 30 36

BRAKE

*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) (rear (if equipped)) – I – I – I

Brake drums and shoes (rear (if equipped)) – – – I – –

*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes – – – I – –

*5-3. Brake fluid (#2) – – – R – –

*5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) – I – I – I

5-5. Brake lever and cable

Check, *Adjustment (1st 20000 km only)

– I – – – –

CHASSIS AND BODY

*6-1. Clutch fluid (#2) – – – R – –

*6-2. Clutch (Pedal and fluid level) – I – I – I

6-3. Tires/Wheels – I – I – I

*6-4. Wheel bearings – I – I – I

*6-5. Drive axle boots – – – I – –

*6-6. Suspension system – – – I – –

*6-7. Steering system – – – I – –

*6-8.

Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

Inspect every 20000 km (12500 miles) or 12 months.

Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.

Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

– R – R – R

6-9. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I

*Fluid deterioration check*

– I – I – I

6-10. All latches, hinges and locks – – – I – –

*6-11. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*

– I – I – R

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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#2: Clutch fluid is supplied from brake fluid reservoir.

NOTE:

This table shows the service schedule up to 120000 km (75000 miles).

Beyond 120000 km (75000 miles), perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart.

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

*2 Check or replace as necessary if you usually drive with high speed or high engine revolutions.

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

Interval: This interval should be judged by

odometer reading or months, whichever

comes first.

km (x1000) 70 80 90 100 110 120

miles (x1000) 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75

months 42 48 54 60 66 72

BRAKE

*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) (rear (if equipped)) – I – I – I

Brake drums and shoes (rear (if equipped)) – I – – – I

*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes – I – – – I

*5-3. Brake fluid (#2) – R – – – R

*5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) – I – I – I

5-5. Brake lever and cable

Check, *Adjustment (1st 20000 km only)

– – – – – –

CHASSIS AND BODY

*6-1. Clutch fluid (#2) – R – – – R

*6-2. Clutch (Pedal and fluid level) – I – I – I

6-3. Tires/Wheels – I – I – I

*6-4. Wheel bearings – I – I – I

*6-5. Drive axle boots – I – – – I

*6-6. Suspension system – I – – – I

*6-7. Steering system – I – – – I

*6-8.

Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

Inspect every 20000 km (12500 miles) or 12 months.

Replace every 80000 km (50000 miles) or 48 months.

Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”

– R – R – R

6-9. Continuously variable transaxle (CVT) Fluid level – I – I – I

*Fluid deterioration check*

– I – I – I

6-10. All latches, hinges and locks – I – – – I

*6-11. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*

– I – I – R

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