Engine Coolant: 1, 2
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Clutch Pedal
Continuously Variable
Transaxle (CVT) Fluid
Fluid Control Clutch
After driving the vehicle, the gear oil
temperature may be high enough to
burn you. Wait until the oil filler plug
is cool enough to touch with your
bare hands before inspecting gear oil
level.
Specified Fluid
Use a CVT fluid SUZUKI CVT FLUID
GREEN-1 or Shell GREEN-1V.
Fluid Level Check
NOTICE
NOTICE
Driving with too much or too little
fluid can damage the transaxle.
When tightening the plug, apply the
following sealing compound or
equivalent to the plug threads to pre-
vent oil leakage.
You must check the fluid level with the CVT
fluid at normal operating temperature.
SUZUKI Bond No. “1216E” or “1217G”
68LM703
To check the fluid level:
Check the clutch pedal for smooth opera-
tion and clutch fluid level from time to time.
If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully
depressed, have the clutch inspected by
your SUZUKI dealer. If the clutch fluid level
is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the “MAX”
line with SAE J1703 or DOT3 brake fluid.
1) To warm up the CVT fluid, drive the
vehicle or idle the engine until the tem-
perature gauge indicates normal oper-
ating temperature.
Gear Oil Change
Since special procedures, materials and
tools are required, it is recommended that
you trust this job to your authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
2) Then drive for ten more minutes.
NOTICE
Be sure to use the specified CVT
fluid. Using CVT fluid other than
SUZUKI CVT FLUID GREEN-1 or Shell
GREEN-1V may damage the CVT of
your vehicle.
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58MS0-14E
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