INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
Continuously Variable
Transaxle (CVT) fluid
Do not check the fluid level if you have just
driven the vehicle for a long time at high
speed, or if you have driven in city traffic in
hot weather. Wait until the fluid cools down
(about 30 minutes), or the fluid level indi-
cation will not be correct.
EXAMPLE
Specified fluid
Use a CVT fluid SUZUKI CVT FLUID
GREEN-2.
3) Park your vehicle on level ground.
4) Apply the parking brake and then start
the engine in “P” (Park). Let it idle for
two minutes and keep it running during
the fluid level check.
Fluid level check
5) With your foot on the brake pedal,
move the gearshift lever through each
gear position, pausing for about three
seconds in each position. Then move it
back to “P” (Park) position.
NOTICE
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Driving with too much or too little
fluid can damage the transaxle.
EXAMPLE
You must check the fluid level with the CVT
fluid at normal operating temperature.
WARNING
To check the fluid level:
Be sure to depress the brake pedal
when moving the gearshift lever, or
the vehicle can move suddenly.
1) To warm up the CVT fluid, drive the
vehicle for more than 5 km (3 miles).
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-2 may
damage the CVT of your vehicle.
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