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EMERGENCY SERVICE
Engine trouble:
Starter does not operate
1) Try turning the ignition switch to
“START” position or try pressing the
engine switch to change the ignition
mode to START with the headlights
turned on to determine the battery con-
dition. If the headlights go excessively
dim or go off, it usually means that
either the battery is flat or the battery
terminal contact is poor. Recharge the
battery or correct battery terminal con-
tact as necessary.
2) If the headlights remain bright, check
the fuses. If the reason for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your authorised Maruti
Suzuki workshop.
Engine trouble: Flooded
engine
If the engine is flooded with fuel, it may be
hard to start. If this happens, press the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it there while cranking the engine.
• For petrol engine model, do not operate
the starter motor for more than 12 sec-
onds.
• For diesel engine model, do not operate
the starter motor for more than 30 sec-
onds.
NOTE:
For keyless push start, if the engine
refuses to start, the starter motor automati-
cally stops after a certain period of time.
After the starter motor has automatically
stopped or if there is anything abnormal in
the engine starting system, the starter
motor runs only while the engine switch is
held pressed.
Engine trouble: Overheating
The engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the high
engine coolant temperature warning light
comes on as overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and
park.
3) Let the engine run at the normal idle
speed for a few minutes until the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off.
WARNING
If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to
cool it. Do not open the hood when
steam is present. When the steam
can no longer be seen or heard, open
the hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.
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