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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Engine coolant

Selection of coolant

To maintain optimum performance and

durability of your engine, use MARUTI

genuine coolant or equivalent.

This type of coolant is the best for cooling

system for the following reasons:

• The coolant helps maintain proper

engine temperature.

• It gives proper protection against freez-

ing and boiling.

• It gives proper protection against corro-

sion and rust.

Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-

age your cooling system. Your authorised

Maruti Suzuki workshop can help you

select the proper coolant.

Coolant level check

Check the coolant level at the reservoir

tank, not at the radiator. With the engine

cool, the coolant level should be between

“FULL” and “LOW” marks.

Adding coolant

NOTICE

To avoid damaging your cooling sys-

tem:

• Always use a high quality ethylene

glycol base non-silicate type cool-

ant diluted with distilled water at

the correct mixture concentration.

• Make sure that the proper mix is 50/

50 coolant to distilled water (Die-

sel) and 30/70 (Petrol) and in no

case higher than 70/30. Concentra-

tions greater than 70/30 coolant to

distilled water will cause overheat-

ing conditions.

• Do not use straight coolant nor

plain water.

• Do not add extra inhibitors or addi-

tives. They may not be compatible

with your cooling system.

• Do not mix different types of base

coolants. Doing so may result in

accelerated seal wear and/or the

possibility of severe overheating

and extensive engine damage.

WARNING

Swallowing engine coolant can cause

severe injury or death. Inhaling cool-

ant mist or vapors or getting coolant

in your eyes could result in severe

injury.

• Do not drink antifreeze or coolant

solution. If swallowed, do not

induce vomiting. Immediately con-

tact a poison control center or a

physician.

• Avoid inhaling coolant mist or hot

vapors. If inhaled, remove to a

fresh air area.

• If coolant gets in the eyes, flush

with water and seek medical atten-

tion.

• Wash thoroughly after handling

coolant.

• Keep engine coolant out of the

reach of children and pets.

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(For petrol engine model)

81PN200

If the coolant level is below “LOW” mark,

more coolant should be added. Remove

the reservoir tank cap and add coolant until

the reservoir tank level reaches “FULL”

mark. Never fill the reservoir tank above

“FULL” mark.

(For diesel engine model)

66RH089

If the coolant level is below “LOW” mark,

more coolant should be added. When the

engine is cool, remove the degassing tank

cap by turning it counterclockwise slowly to

release any pressure. And add coolant

until the degassing tank level reaches

“FULL” mark. Never fill the degassing tank

above “FULL” mark.

Coolant replacement

Since special procedures are required, ask

your authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop

for this job.

NOTICE

• The mixture you use should con-

tain 50% concentration of anti-

freeze.

• If the lowest ambient temperature

in your area is expected to be –35°C

(–31°F) or below, use higher con-

centrations up to 60% following the

instructions on the antifreeze con-

tainer.

FULL

LOW

EXAMPLE

NOTICE

When putting the cap on the reser-

voir tank, line up the mark on the cap

and the mark on the tank. Failure to

follow this can result in coolant leak-

age.

WARNING

It is hazardous to remove the reser-

voir tank cap (degassing tank cap) for

a diesel engine when the water tem-

perature is high, because scalding

fluid and steam may be blown out

under pressure. Wait until the coolant

temperature has lowered before

removing the cap.

LOW

FULL

EXAMPLE

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