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Brakes

Brake Fluid

64J154

Check the brake fluid level by looking at

the reservoir in the engine compartment.

Check that the fluid level is between the

“MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid

level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the

“MAX” line with DOT3 brake fluid.

65D477

WARNING

Failure to follow the guidelines below

can result in personal injury or seri-

ous damage to the brake system.

• If the brake fluid in the reservoir

drops below a certain level, the

brake warning light on the instru-

ment panel will come on (the

engine must be running with the

parking brake fully disengaged.)

Should the light come on, immedi-

ately ask your SUZUKI dealer to

inspect the brake system.

• A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in

the brake system which should be

inspected by your SUZUKI dealer

immediately.

• Brake fluid can harm your eyes and

damage painted surfaces. Use cau-

tion when refilling the reservoir.

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WARNING

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• Do not use any fluid other than

DOT3 brake fluid. Do not use

reclaimed fluid or fluid that has

been stored in old or open contain-

ers. It is essential that foreign parti-

cles and other liquids are kept out

of the brake fluid reservoir.

WARNING

Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal-

lowed, and harmful if it comes in con-

tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed,

do not induce vomiting. Immediately

contact a poison control center or a

physician. If brake fluid gets in eyes,

flush eyes with water and seek medi-

cal attention. Wash thoroughly after

handling. Solution can be poisonous

to animals. Keep out of the reach of

children and animals.

CAUTION

The brake fluid should be replaced

according to the maintenance sched-

ule. Have the brake fluid replaced by

your SUZUKI dealer.

Steering Wheel: 6

Clutch Pedal: 6

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NOTE:

With disc brakes, the fluid level can be

expected to gradually fall as the brake

pads wear.

Brake Pedal

79K138

With the engine running and the parking

brake set, measure the distance between

the brake pedal and floor carpet when the

pedal is depressed with approximately 300

N (66 lbs, 30 kg) of force. The minimum

distance required is as specified. Since

your vehicle’s brake system is self-adjust-

ing, there is no need for pedal adjustment.

If the pedal to floor carpet distance as

measured above is less than the minimum

distance required, have your vehicle

inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

When measuring the distance between the

brake pedal and floor wall, push in the floor

carpet as far as it goes and measure the

distance between the carpet surface and

the brake pedal.

60G104

Pedal to floor carpet minimum distance

“a”

80 mm (3.1 in.)

“a”

Floor carpet

WARNING

If you experience any of the following

problems with your vehicle’s brake

system, have the vehicle inspected

immediately by your SUZUKI dealer.

• Poor braking performance

• Uneven braking (brakes not work-

ing uniformly on all wheels.)

• Excessive pedal travel

• Brake dragging

• Excessive noise

• (Except ABS equipped vehicle)

Pedal pulsation (pedal pulsates

when pressed for braking.)

Tires: 6

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Parking Brake Lever

60A226

Check the parking brake for proper adjust-

ment by counting the number of clicks

made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly

pull up on the parking brake lever to the

point of full engagement. The parking

brake lever should stop between the speci-

fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels

should be securely locked. If the parking

brake is not properly adjusted or the

brakes drag after the lever has been fully

released, have the parking brake inspected

and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.

Steering Wheel

78K080

Check the play of the steering wheel by

gently turning it from left to right and mea-

suring the distance that it moves before

you feel slight resistance. The play should

be between the specified values. Check

that the steering wheel turns easily and

smoothly without rattling by turning it all the

way to the right and to the left while driving

very slowly in an open area. If the amount

of free play is outside the specification or

you find anything else to be wrong, an

inspection must be performed by your

SUZUKI dealer.

Power Steering (if equipped)

64J155

(1) UPPER

(2) LOWER

Check the steering box case, vane pump

and hose connections for leaks or damage.

Power Steering Fluid

Check the fluid level by looking at the res-

ervoir in the engine compartment when the

fluid is cold (about room temperature).

Check that the fluid level is between the (1)

and (2) lines. If the fluid level is near the (2)

line, fill it up to the (1) line with an auto-

matic transmission fluid equivalent to ATF

DEXRON

-II (Esso JWS 2326) or

DEXRON

-III. Do not overfill.

Ratchet tooth specification “b”

5th – 7th

200 N (44 lbs, 20 kg)

“b”

EXAMPLE

Steering wheel play “c”

0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)

“c”

EXAMPLE

(1)

(2)

Tires: 6

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