Get Inspection and Maintenance -> Brakes Guide for Suzuki Ignis SUV First Generation (2000-2008)

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Fuel filter

(Diesel engine model)

If the fuel filter warning light comes on

when driving, there is a possibility that

water is in the fuel filter. Drain water as

soon as possible. Have your vehicle

inspected by an authorised Maruti Suzuki

workshop.

Brakes

Brake fluid

66RH139

Check the brake fluid level by looking at

the reservoir in the engine compartment.

Check that the fluid level is between “MAX”

and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid level is

near “MIN” line, fill it up to “MAX” line with

Maruti Genuine Brake Fluid (MGBF) or

DOT 3.

We highly recommend to use “Maruti Gen-

uine Brake Fluid” (MGBF).

MAX

MIN

EXAMPLE

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 cluster will come on (the

engine must be running with the

parking brake fully disengaged).

Should the light come on, immedi-

ately ask your authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop to inspect the

brake system.

• A rapid fluid loss indicates leakage

in the brake system which should

be inspected by your authorised

Maruti Suzuki workshop immedi-

ately.

• Do not use any fluid other than

Maruti Genuine Brake Fluid (MGBF)

or DOT 3. Do not use reclaimed

fluid or fluid that has been stored in

old or open containers. It is essen-

tial that foreign particles and other

liquids are kept out of the brake

fluid reservoir.

CAUTION

Brake fluid can harm your eyes and

damage painted surfaces. Be careful

when refilling the reservoir.

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NOTE:

With disc brakes, the fluid level can be

expected to gradually fall as the brake

pads wear.

Brake pedal

Check brake pedal stroke. If the stroke is

so large, have the brake system inspected

by your authorised Maruti Suzuki work-

shop. If you doubt the brake pedal is at its

normal height, check it as follows:

54G108

Minimum distance between brake pedal

and floor carpet “a”:

Petrol engine model:

52 mm (2.0 in.)

Diesel engine model:

44 mm (1.7 in.)

With the engine running, measure the dis-

tance between the brake pedal and floor

carpet when the pedal is depressed with

approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force. The

minimum distance required is as specified.

Since your vehicle’s brake system is self-

adjusting, 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 authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop.

NOTE:

When measuring the distance between the

brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to

include the floor mat or rubber on the floor

wall in your measurement.

60G104S

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 reach of chil-

dren and animals.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

If you experience any of the following

problems with your vehicle’s brake

system, have the vehicle inspected

immediately by your authorised

Maruti Suzuki workshop.

• Poor braking performance

• Uneven braking (brakes not work-

ing uniformly on all wheels).

• Excessive pedal travel

• Brake dragging

• Excessive noise

EXAMPLE

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Parking brake

68PM7001

Ratchet tooth specification “b”:

4th – 9th

Lever pull force (1):

200 N (20 kg, 45 lbs)

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 authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop.

Steering

75RM035

Steering wheel play “c”:

0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)

Check the play of the steering wheel by

gently turning it from left to right and right

to left, with wheels in straight ahead posi-

tion and engine in OFF condition. Measure

the distance that the steering 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 not as specified or

you find anything else to be wrong, an

inspection must be performed by your

authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop.

Tires

74LHT0704

The front and rear tire pressure specifica-

tions are listed on the tire information label.

Both front and rear tires should have the

specified tire pressure.

Note that the value does not apply to the

compact spare tire, if equipped.

(1)

“b”

(

)

“

”

EXAMPLE

“c”

“c

”

EXAMPLE

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