MARUTI SUZUKI Alto User manual

1
59K,76G,844-74E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD
2
WARRANTY POLICY
3BEFORE DRIVING
4STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
5
INSTRUMENT PANEL
6
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
8
DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING
9
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
10
EMERGENCY SERVICE
11
BODY WORK CARE
12
GENERAL INFORMATION
13
SPECIFICATION

2
59K,76G,844-74E

3
59K,76G,844-74E
FOREWORD
This manual is an essential part of your
vehicle and should be kept with the vehicle
at all times. Please read this manual
carefully and review it from time to time. It
contains important information on
maintenance. It is especially important that
this manual remain with the vehicle at the
time of resale. The next owner will need this
information also.
You are invited to avail the three free
inspection services as described in this
manual. Three free inspection coupons are
attached to this manual. Please show this
manual to your dealer when you take your
vehicle for any Service.
To prolong the life of your vehicle and
reduce maintenance costs, the periodic
maintenance must be carried out according
to the "PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE" described in "INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE" section of this
manual. Periodic maintenance is essential
for preventing trouble and accidents to
ensure your satisfaction and safety.
Daily Inspection and Care as per "DAILY
INSPECTION CHECKLIST" described in the
"INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE"
section of this Manual is essential for
prolonging the operating life of the vehicle
and for safe driving.
All information in this manual is
based on the latest product
information available at the time of
publication. Due to improvements or
other changes, there may be
discrepancies between information
in this manual and your vehicle.
MARUTI SUZUKI reserves the right
to make changes at any time
without notice.
This vehicle may not comply with
standards or regulations of other
countries. Before attempting to
register this vehicle in any other
country, check all applicable
regulations and make any
necessary modifications.
IMPORTANT
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its
instructions carefully. To emphasise special
information, the words WARNING,
CAUTION, and NOTE have special
meanings. Information following these signal
words should be carefully reviewed.
The personal safety of the driver,
passengers, or bystanders may be
involved. Disregarding this information
could result in their injury or death.
These instructions point out special
service procedures or precautions
that must be followed to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
CAUTION
MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED believes
in conservation and protection of Earth's
natural resources.
To that end, we encourage every vehicle
owner to recycle, trade in, or properly
dispose of, as appropriate, used motor oil,
coolant, and other fluids; batteries; and
tyres.
MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED
0-1
ww
ww
wWARNING
NOTE :
This provides special information to make
maintenance easier or important instructions
clearer.

4
59K,76G,844-74E
MODIFICATION WARNING
ww
ww
wWARNING
Do not modify this vehicle. Modifica-
tion could adversely affect safety,
handling, performance, or durability
and may contravene regulations. In
addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Copying, quoting or reproduction of any
part of this manual is not permitted
without explicit approval by MARUTI
SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED.
0-2
ww
ww
wWARNING
Your vehicle has monocoque body
construction which provides for
certain crumple zones in the body
which absorbs larger part of impact
energy in the event of a front collision
and protects the occupants from
impact. Do not use any fitments
such as crash guards. These
fitments will increase the risk to the
occupants because of the shock
directly getting transmitted to the
occupants.
CAUTION
Improper instllation of mobile
communication equipment such as
cellular telephones or CB (Citizen's
Band) radios may cause electronic
interference with your vehicle's
ignition system, resulting in vehicle
performance problems. Consult your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer or qualified
service technician for advice on
installing such mobile communi-
cation equipment.
76G-00-001
The circle with a slash in this manual
means “Don’t do this” or Don’t let this
happen”.

5
59K,76G,844-74E
1
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO CUSTOMER
Dear Customer
For any assistance with regard to our product, please contact
General Manager/Works Manager at any of our Dealer or
Authorised Service Station. For additional enquiry you may
contact our Regional office or Service Department. The
Addresses and Phone nos. are given in Service Network
booklet provided along with vehicle.
MODEL CHASSIS NO. ENGINE NO. KEY NO. DATE OF MILEAGE BATTERY
DELIVERY (km) MAKE SR. NO./BATCH CODE
OWNER’S NAME & ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ TEL. NO. _________________________
ADDRESS/STAMP OF SELLING DEALER SELLING DEALER CODE
SHOWROOM
WORKSHOP
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD
1-1

6
59K,76G,844-74E
F....free Service P....Paid Service W....Warranty. A....Accident
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD
DATE OF KIND OF MILEAGE DESCRIPTION OF JOB NAME OF SERVICING JOB CARD MECHANIC’S
SERVICE SERVICE (km) DEALER/MASS NO. SIGNATURE
1-2

7
59K,76G,844-74E
2
WARRANTY POLICY
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (hereinafter called “Maruti Suzuki”),
warrants that each new Maruti Suzuki vehicle distributed in India
by Maruti Suzuki and sold by an authorised Maruti Suzuki dealer
will be free, under normal use and service, from any defects in
material and workmanship at the time of manufacture SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
(1) Qualification:
To qualify for this warranty:
(a) The Maruti Suzuki vehicle must be delivered by Maruti
Suzuki authorised dealer and set-up, serviced by Maruti
Suzuki authorised dealer/service station.
(b) The warranty registration card in respect of each vehicle
must be completed by the dealer at the time of delivery
of the vehicle and dealer should retain the same.
(2) Term:
The term of the warranty shall be twenty four (24) months
or 40,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first) from the date
of delivery to the first owner.
(3) Maruti Suzuki Warranty Obligation:
If any defect(s) should be found in a Maruti Suzuki vehicle
within the term stipulated above, Maruti Suzuki only obligation
is to repair or replace at its sole discretion any part shown
to be defective, with a new part or the equivalent at no cost
to the owner for parts or labour, when Maruti Suzuki
acknowledges that such a defect is attributable to faulty material
or workmanship at the time of manufacture. The owner is
responsible for any repair or replacements which are not
covered by this warranty.
(4) Limitation:
This warranty shall not apply to:
(a) normal maintenance service required other than the three
free services, including without limitation, oil and fluid
changes, headlight aiming, fastener retightening, wheel
balancing, wheel alignment and tyre rotation, cleaning of
injectors, adjustments of carburettor, ignition timing, clutch
and valve clearance.
(b) the replacement of normal wear parts including without
limitation, bulbs, battery, tyres and tubes, spark plugs, belts,
hoses, filters, wiper blades, brushes, contact points, fuses,
clutch disc, brake shoes, brake pads, cable and all rubber
parts (except oil seal and glass run).
(c) any vehicle which has been used for competition or racing.
(d) any repairs or replacement required as a result of accidents
or collision.
(e) any defects caused by misuse, negligence, abnormal use
or insufficient care.
(f) any vehicle which has been modified or altered, including
without limitation, the installation of performance
accessories.
(g) any vehicle on which parts or accessories not approved
by Maruti Suzuki have been used.
(h) any vehicle which has not been operated in accordance
with the operating instructions in the Maruti Suzuki Owner’s
Manual.
(i) any vehicle which has not received, during the warranty
term, the service inspections prescribed in the Maruti
Suzuki Owner’s Manual.
(j) any vehicle which has been assembled, disassembled,
WARRANTY POLICY
2-1

8
59K,76G,844-74E
adjusted or repaired by other than an Maruti Suzuki
authorised dealer/service station.
(k) any vehicle which has been used for purposes other than
what it was designed for.
(l) any damage or deterioration caused by industrial pollution
and bird droppings.
(m) insignificant defects which do not affect the function of the
vehicle including without limitation, sound, vibration and fluid
seep.
(n) any natural wear and tear including without limitation, aging
etc.
(o) Installation and usage of Domestic LPG Gas/LPG cylinder.
For Maruti Suzuki Air-Conditioned Vehicles
(p) V-belts, hoses and gas leaks.
(5) Extent of Warranty:
This warranty is the entire written warranty given by Maruti
Suzuki for Maruti Suzuki vehicles and no dealer or its or his
agent or employee is authorised to extend or enlarge this
warranty and no dealer or its or his agent or employee is
authorised to make any oral warranty on Maruti Suzuki behalf.
Maruti Suzuki reserves the right to add any improvements or
change the design of any model at any time with no obligation
to make the same changes on units previously sold.
(6) Warranty Service:
To obtain warranty service, the complete vehicle must be
presented at the owner’s expenses to any authorised Maruti
Suzuki dealer.
(7) Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
It is responsibility of each owner to:
(a) make certain that the warranty registration/PDI card was
completed at the time of delivery of the vehicle;
(b) have performed, at his own expenses, by an Maruti Suzuki
authorised dealer/service station all the service inspections
specified in the Maruti Suzuki “Owner’s Manual and Service
Booklet” and maintain adequate proof that such service
inspections have been performed.
(c) make certain that the Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer/
servise station performing the service inspection has
certified the work on the “Maintenance Service Record”
page in the “Owner’s Manual and Service Booklet” and
(d) present the Maruti Suzuki “Owner’s Manual and Service
Booklet” to the authorised Maruti Suzuki dealer whenever
requesting service inspections or warranty service.
If the “Owner’s Manual and Service Booklet” should be lost or
destroyed the owner should consult the authorised Maruti Suzuki
dealer from whom the vehicle was purchased for instructions
concerning replacement of the “Owner’s Manual and Service
Booklet”.
(8) Disclaimer of Consequential Damage:
Maruti Suzuki assumes no responsibility for loss of vehicle, loss
of time, inconvenience or any other indirect incidental or
consequential damage resulting from the vehicle not being
available to the owner because of any defect covered by this
warranty.
(9) Change of Owner
Even if ownership of the vehicle changes, the remaining
warranty period is effective for the new owner.
WARRANTY POLICY
2-2

9
59K,76G,844-74E
Maruti Suzuki offers the Emission Warranty on all Maruti Suzuki vehicles (apart from the Regular warranty and will run parallel
to the regular product warranty) only in four metropolitan cities (New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai) with effect from
July 1st, 2001.
Terms:
The Emission Warranty will be applicable for 80,000 kms or 3 years (Which ever comes earlier) from the date of delivery to
the first owner. The remaining warranty terms will be valid in case of any change in ownership provided the production of all
valid document.
Conditions:
1. Under Emission Warranty, Warranty claims will be admitted for a prima facie examination, in case vehicle fails to meet to the
Emission Standard as specified in sub rule (2) of rule no. 115 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989.
2. The warranty claims will only be accepted after examination carried out by Maruti Suzuki or it's dealer which leads to firm conclusions
that the
a) Original settings have not been tempered in any case.
b) Part (as given in Annexure-A) has a manufacturing defect.
c) Vehicle is unable to meet the Emission Standards (as given in 1.), inspite of the vehicle having been maintained and used
in accordance with the instructions as specified in Owner's Manual and Service Booklet and the used fuel and different oils
(Engine oil, Transmission oil, Brake oil etc.) are also as per specification.
3. The method of examination for deciding the warranty of the parts will be at the sole discretion of Maruti Suzuki and it's dealer
and results of the examination will be final and binding. If after examination, the warrantable condition is not established, Maruti
Suzuki and it's dealer has the right to charge all, or part of the cost of such examination.
4. Under Emission Warranty, the parts (as given in Annexure-A) will be changed free of cost, but the consumables will be charged
as per actual.
5. If the part covered under Emission Warranty or the associated parts, are not independently replaceable, on account of these being
integral parts a complete assembly, Maruti Suzuki and it's dealer will have the sole discretion to replace entire assembly or by
using some of the parts of the system through suitable repair or modifications.
EMISSION WARRANTY
2-3

10
59K,76G,844-74E
6. Any consequential repairs or replacement of parts which may be found necessary to establish compliance of Emission Warranty,
will not be considered under warranty, unless the same is under product warranty. The consumable will be charged as per actual
under such repair or replacement.
7. Maruti Suzuki will not be responsible for the cost of transportation of the vehicle to the nearest Maruti Suzuki dealer workshop
or any loss due to non-availability of the vehicle during the period of lodging of a warranty claim and examination and/or repair
by Maruti Suzuki dealer.
8. Maruti Suzuki will not be responsible for any penalty that may be charged by statutory authorities on account of failure to comply
with the EMISSION STANDARDS.
9. Emission Warranty will not be affected on the change of owner, provided all the documents are available.
10. All maintenance actions (as specified in the Owner's Manual and Service Booklet) need to be followed and recorded in the manual
for emission warranty.
11. The customer needs to produce the PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate valid for the period preceding the test during which
the failure is discovered. The receipts (for the maintenance of the vehicle as per specification in Owner's Manual and Service
Booklet from the date of original purchase of the vehicle) will also be required.
Condition Under which the Emission Warranty is not APPLICABLE
1. In the absence of valid PUC certificate.
2. Vehicle not serviced from Maruti Suzuki authorised workshop as per the schedule specified in the Owner's Manual.
3. Vehicle subjected to abnormal use (accident, motor race, rallies or for the purpose of establishing the records etc.)
4. Use of non MGP (Maruti Genuine Part).
5. Vehicle tempered in an unauthorised manner.
6. Tampering with odometer so that the actual kilometer reading can not be read.
7. Use of adulterated fuel and/or unspecified oils (Engine oil, Transmission oil and Brake oil etc.)
EMISSION WARRANTY
2-4

11
59K,76G,844-74E
Annexure-A
List of parts covered under Emission Warranty
1. Fuel injection Assembly, Pressure Regulator, Throttle Body Assembly.
2. Electronic Control Module (ECM).
3. Intake Manifold.
4. EGR valve.
5. Distributor and internal parts.
6. Ignitions coil.
7. Canister Assembly.
8. Vapour Liquid Separator.
9. Fuel Tank and Filler Cap.
10. PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve.
11. Oil Filler Cap.
12. Catalytic Convertor.
13. Exhaust manifold.
14. All fuel injection System related SENSORS.
15. Maniverter
EMISSION WARRANTY
2-5

13
76G-74E
3
BEFORE DRIVING
BEFORE DRIVING
Fuel Recommendation ....................................................................................... 3-1
Immobilizer System ............................................................................................ 3-2
Door Locks .......................................................................................................... 3-4
Windows ............................................................................................................... 3-6
Mirrors................................................................................................................... 3-8
Front Seat Adjustment ...................................................................................... 3-9
Adjusting Seat Position .................................................................................... 3-9
Adjusting Seatbacks ........................................................................................ 3-10
Seat Belts .......................................................................................................... 3-11
Lap Belt (if equipped) ..................................................................................... 3-15

14
76G-74E
3-1
BEFORE DRIVING
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
You must use unleaded petrol with an
octane number (RON) of 91 or higher.
Use of leaded fuel in vehicle equipped
with catalytic converter is prohibited,
because lead deactivates the pollutant
reducing components of catalytic
converter and may result in permanent
damage to catalytic converter.
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
alcohol while refuelling. If fuel is
spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
immediately. Fuels containing alcohol
can cause paint damage, which is not
covered under New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The fuel tank has an air space to
allow for fuel expansion in hot
weather. If you continue to add fuel
after the filler nozzle has automatically
shut off or an initial blowback occurs,
the air chamber will become full.
Exposure to heat when fully fuelled in
this manner will result in leakage due
to fuel expansion. To prevent such
fuel leakage, stop filling after the filler
nozzle has automatically shut off, or
when using an alternative non
automatic system, initial vent
blowback occurs.
Petrol/Ethanol Blends
Blends of unleaded petrol and ethanol (grain
alcohol), also known as gasohol, are
commercially available in some areas.
Blends of this type may be used in your
vehicle if they are no more than 5% ethanol.
Make sure this petrol-ethanol blend has
octane ratings no lower than those
recommended for petrol.
Petrol/Methanol Blends
Blends of unleaded petrol and methanol
(wood alcohol) are also commercially
available in some areas. DO NOT USE
fuels containing more than 5% methanol
under any circumstances. Fuel system
damage or vehicle performance problems
resulting from the use of such fuels are not
the responsibility of MARUTI SUZUKI and
may not be covered under Warranty.
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol may
be suitable for use in your vehicle if they
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
NOTE:
If you are not satisfied with the driveability
or fuel economy of your vehicle when you
are using a petrol/alcohol blend, you should
switch back to unleaded petrol containing no
alcohol.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

15
76G-74E
Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped on
a metal tag provided with the keys. Keep
the tag in a safe place. If you lose your
keys, you will need this number to have
new keys made. Write the number down
and keep it in a safe accessible place away
from the vehicle.
BEFORE DRIVING
3-2
ww
ww
wWARNING
• Do not use locally made key.
• Should you require a duplicate key,
place your order with a MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer only.
Note:
Keep the spare key very carefully. When it
is lost, consult your dealer by quoting key
number.
Immobilizer System
This system is designed to help prevent
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the
engine starting system.
The engine can be started only with your
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key
which has an electronic identification code
programmed into it. The key communicates
the identification code to the vehicle when
the key is turned to the “ON” position. If
you need to make spare keys, contact your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle must
be programmed with the correct identifica-
tion code for the spare keys. A key made
by an ordinary locksmith will not work.
Key Number :
IMMOBILIZER KEYS
76G-03-002

16
76G-74E
3-3
CAUTION
In case of attaching any metal objects
to the immobilizer key, it may not
start the engine.
The immobilizer key is a sensitive
electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging the immobilizer key:
• Do not expose it to impacts,
moisture or high temperature such
as by leaving it on the dashboard
under direct sunlight.
• Keep the immobilizer key away from
magnetic objects.
If the Immobilizer system light (1) blinks
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, there may be something wrong
with your key or with the immobilizer sys-
tem. Contact your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer
to inspect the system.
Ignition Key Reminder (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in the
ignition switch when the driver's doors is
opened.
BEFORE DRIVING
NOTE:
• If you lose your Immobilizer ignition key,
contact your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as
soon as possible to have the lost one
deactivated, then have the new key
made by them.
• If you own other vehicles with
immobilizer keys, keep those keys away
from the ignition switch when using your
vehicle, or the engine may not be
started because they may interfere with
your vehicle’s immobilizer system.
76G-03-003 76G-03-004

17
76G-74E BEFORE DRIVING
3-4
Central door locking system (if equipped)
You can lock and unlock all doors simultan-
eously by using the key in the driver’s door
lock.
To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the
key in the driver’s door lock and turn the
top of the key toward the rear of the
vehicle.
To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert
the key in a driver’s door lock and turn the
top of the key toward the front of the
vehicle.
You can also lock or unlock all the side
doors by pushing down or pulling up the
driver's door lock knob.
76G-03-007
Side Door Locks
To lock the driver's door from outside the vehicle:
a) Insert the key fully and turn the top of
the key toward the rear of the vehicle,
or
b) Push in the lock knob down and hold the
door handle up as you close the door.
To unlock the driver's door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key fully and turn the top
of the key toward the front of the vehicle.
To lock a front passenger’s door from
outside the vehicle, turn the lock knob
forward, then pull and hold the door handle
as you close the door.
To lock a rear door from outside the
vehicle, push in the lock knob down and
close the door.
To lock a door from inside the vehicle, push
the lock knob down. Pull the lock knob up
to unlock the door.
ww
ww
wWARNING
DOOR LOCKS
76G-03-005 76G-03-006
Always lock all doors when driving.
Locking the door prevents occupants
from being thrown from the vehicle
in the event of an accident. It also
helps prevent unintentional opening
of the doors.

18
76G-74E
NOTE:
• Moving the lock knob on passenger's
door locks or unlocks the passenger's
door only.
• Be sure to hold the door handle up
when you close a locked front door, or
the door will not remain locked.
ww
ww
wWARNING
Child-Proof Locks (if equipped)
As illustrated, a child-proof lock is provided
for both rear doors. When the lock lever is
down, position 1, the child proof lock is
activated, and when up, in position 2the
child-proof lock is deactivated, when the
child-proof lock is activated, the rear door
cannot be opened from the inside even if
the inside door lock is unlocked but can be
opened from the outside.
Be sure to place the child-proof lock
in the locked position whenever
children are seated in the rear.
Rearend Door Lock
To unlock the door, insert the key into the
lock knob and turn it clockwise.
76G-03-008 76G-03-009
TYPE-1 (ALTO)
EXAMPLE
3-5
BEFORE DRIVING

19
76G-74E BEFORE DRIVING
3-6
ww
ww
wWARNING
76G-03-009A
Always make sure that the rearend
door is closed and latched securely.
Closing the door completely helps to
prevent exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle. Completely closing the
rearend door also helps prevent
occupants from being thrown from the
vehicle in the event of an accident.
TYPE-2 (ALTO K10)
WINDOWS
Raise or lower the door windows by turning
the handle located on the door panel.
76G-03-011
Electric window controls (if equipped)
The driver’s door has switches 1& 2to
operate the driver’s window and front
passenger’s window respectively.
The passenger’s door only has a switch 3
to operate the passenger’s window. The
electric windows can only be operated when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
To open a window with the driver's door
switches, push the top part of the switch
and to close the window lift up the top part
of the switch.
76G-03-012

20
76G-74E
The driver’s window has an “auto-down”
feature for added convenience (at toll
booths or drive-through restaurants, for
example). This means you can open the
window without holding the window switch
in the “Down” position. Press the driver’s
window switch completely down and release
it. To stop the window before it reaches the
bottom, lift up the switch briefly.
To open or to close a window with the
passenger's door switch, push the top part
of the switch or lift up the top part of the
switch respectively.
76G-03-013
3-7
BEFORE DRIVING
The driver’s door also has a lock switch for
the passenger’s window. When you push in
the lock switch, the passenger’s window
can not be raised or lowered by operating
either of the switches 2or 3. To restore
normal operation, push the switch again.
76G-03-014
ww
ww
wWARNING
You should always push in the lock
switch when there are children in the
vehicle. Children can be seriously
injured if they get part of their body
caught by the window during
operation.
Since the electric windows consumes
a large amount of electricity, the same
should not be used excessively with
engine in “OFF” condition.
CAUTION

21
76G-74E BEFORE DRIVING
3-8
MIRRORS
Inside Rearview Mirror
To adjust the inside rearview mirror, move
the mirror up, down, or sideways to obtain
the best view.
76G-03-015
Outside Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors (with the
help of control lever, if equipped), so that
you can just see the side of your vehicle
in the mirrors.
Be careful when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle or other object
seen in the side convex mirror (if
equipped). Be aware that objects look
smaller and appear farther away than
when seen in a flat mirror.
ww
ww
wWARNING
76G-03-017 76G-03-017A
TYPE-1 (ALTO) TYPE-2 (ALTO K10)