Suzuki Grand Vitara: Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions
If the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is recommended that applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval shown in the chart below.
Severe condition code. A – Repeated short trips. B – Driving on rough and/or muddy roads. C – Driving on dusty roads. D – Driving in extremely cold weather and/or on salted roads. E – Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather. H – Towing a trailer.
NOTE: I – Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary. T – Tighten to the specified torque. R – Replace or change. L – Lubricate. *1 Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions. *2 Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
R: Replace or change I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary R: Replace or change I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary #1: Inspect at 250000 km (15 ...Drive Belt
WARNING: When the engine is running, keep hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away from the moving fan and drive belts. Make sure the drive belt tension is correct. If the belt is too loose, insuff ...See also:
Cleaning interior
Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth dampene ...
General program (special programs off)
This program is compatible with all
on and off-road conditions. If not
already active, it should be selected
before driving on surfaces which are similar to
a hard road surface. Dry cobbles, tar ...
Braking
Braking
The distance needed to bring any vehicle to a halt increases with the speed of
the vehicle. The braking distance needed, for example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will
be approximately 4 times gr ...