Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420 / JB419. Service manual - part 12

Maintenance and Lubrication: 0B-18

All Hinges, Latches and Locks Inspection

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Doors
Check that each door of front, rear and back (rear end)
doors opens and closes smoothly and locks securely
when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch or
repair door lock system.

Engine Hood
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check
that secondary latch keeps hood from opening all the
way even when pulling hood release handle inside
vehicle.) Also check that hood opens and closes
smoothly and properly and hood locks securely when
closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or
repair hood lock system.

HVAC Air Filter Inspection (If Equipped)

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Check air filter for dirt and damage. Clean or replace if
necessary referring to “HVAC Air Filter Inspection in
Section 7B”.

HVAC Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)

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Replace air filter with new one referring to “HVAC Air
Filter Removal and Installation in Section 7B”.

Final Inspection for Maintenance Service

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WARNING

When carrying out road tests, select a safe
place where no man or no running vehicle is
seen so as to prevent any accident.

Seats
Check that seat slides smoothly and locks securely at
any position. Also check that reclining mechanism of
front seat back allows it to be locked at any angle.

Seat Belt
Inspect belt system including webbing, buckles, latch
plates, retractors and anchors for damage or wear.
Check that seat belt is securely locked.

Battery Check
Check battery for damage, terminal corrosion and
condition.
If battery is equipped with built-in indicator, check battery
condition by the indicator.

Accelerator Pedal Operation
Check that pedal operates smoothly without getting
caught or interfered by any other part.

Engine Start
Check engine start for readiness.

WARNING

Before performing the following check, be
sure to have enough room around the
vehicle. Then, firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brakes. Do not use the
accelerator pedal. If the engine starts, be
ready to turn off the ignition promptly. Take
these precautions because the vehicle could
move without warning and possibly cause
personal injury or property damage.

On A/T vehicles, try to start the engine in each select
lever position. The starting motor should crank only in
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
On M/T vehicles, place the shift lever in “Neutral,”
depress clutch pedal fully and try to start.

Exhaust System Check
Check for leakage, cracks or loose supports.

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0B-19 Maintenance and Lubrication:

Clutch (for Manual Transmission)
Check for the following.
• Clutch is completely released when depressing clutch

pedal,

• No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and

accelerating.

• Clutch itself is free from any abnormal condition.

Gearshift or Select Lever (Transmission)
Check gear shift or select lever for smooth shifting to all
positions and for good performance of transmission in
any position.
With A/T vehicle, also check that shift indicator indicates
properly according to which position select lever is
shifted to.
With A/T vehicle, make sure that vehicle is at complete
stop when shifting select lever to “P” range position and
release all brakes.

Transfer (Selectable 4WD)
Check that transfer position indicator on instrument
cluster turns on properly according to transfer switch
position.

Brake
Foot brake
Check the following:
• that brake pedal has proper travel,
• that brake works properly,
• that it is free from noise,
• that vehicle does not pull to one side when brake is

applied,

• and that brake do not drag.

Parking brake
Check that lever has proper travel.

WARNING

With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope,
make sure nothing is in the way downhill to
avoid any personal injury or property
damage. Be prepared to apply regular brake
quickly even if vehicle should start to move.

Check to ensure that parking brake is fully effective
when the vehicle is stopped on the safe slope and brake
lever is pulled all the way.

Steering
• Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from

instability, or abnormally heavy feeling.

• Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one

side.

Engine
• Check that engine responds readily at all speeds.
• Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and

abnormal vibration.

Body, Wheels and Power Transmitting System
Check that body, wheels and power transmitting system
are free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration or
any other abnormal condition.

Meters and Gauge
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter,
temperature gauge, etc. are operating accurately.

Lights
Check that all lights operate properly.

Windshield Defroster
Periodically check that air comes out from defroster
outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.
Set fan switch lever to “HI” position for this check.

Specifications

Tightening Torque Specifications

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Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fastener Information in Section 0A”.

Fastening part

Tightening torque

Note

⋅m

kgf-m

lb-ft

Engine oil drain plug

3.5