INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Brake pedal
WARNING
Check brake pedal stroke. If the stroke is
so large, have the brake system inspected
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. If you
doubt the brake pedal is at its normal
height, check it as follows:
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 an authorized SUZUKI
dealer to inspect the brake system.
• A rapid fluid loss indicates leakage
in the brake system which should
be inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer immediately.
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.
NOTE:
• The fluid level can be expected to gradu-
ally fall as the brake pad and/or shoe
wear.
• Do not use any fluid other than
DOT3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid. Do
not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that
has been stored in old or open con-
tainers. It is essential that foreign
particles and other liquids are kept
out of the brake fluid reservoir.
• Brake fluid absorbs water over time and
brake fluid with high water content may
cause vapor lock or brake system mal-
function.
Replace your brake fluid in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in your
Owner’s Manual.
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Minimum distance between brake pedal
and floor carpet “a” :
53 mm (2.1 in.)
CAUTION
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Be careful
when refilling the reservoir.
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