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Suzuki XL7 (2007 year). Manual - part 15

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Scheduled Maintenance except CANADA

Service

Instruction

Maintenance I

Maintenance II

•

Change engine oil and filter if the light/message has not come on

at all for one year.

Change engine oil and filter.

•

Refer to “Engine Oil” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the

“Service and Appearance Care” section.

•

•

•

If the system is ever reset accidentally, perform the maintenance

Reset oil life system.

service within 3000 miles (5000 km) since your last service.

An Emission Control Service.

•

Refer to “Engine Oil Life System” in “Checking Things Under the

Hood” in the “Service and Appearance Care” section.

•

A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem.

Visually check for any leaks or

•

Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level

•

•

damage.

checked.

•

Add fluid if needed.

•

Rotate tires every 5000 to 8000 miles (8000 to 13000 km).

Rotate tires and check infla-

•

Refer to “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in “Tires” in the “Service

•

•

tion pressures and wear.

and Appearance Care” section and “At Least Once a Month” in

this section.

•

Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, bind-

ing, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.

•

Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.

Inspect brake system.

•

Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks (if equipped).

•

•

•

Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, cali-

pers, parking brake, etc.

•

Check parking brake adjustment.

Check engine coolant and

windshield washer fluid levels

•

•

and add fluid as needed.

Perform any needed addi-

•

Refer to “Additional Required Services except CANADA” in this

•

•

tional services.

section.

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Service

Instruction

Maintenance I

Maintenance II

•

Refer to “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in “Checking Things Under the

Inspect engine air cleaner fil-

Hood” in the “Service and Appearance Care” section.

•

ter. If necessary, replace filter.

•

If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at

each engine oil change.

•

Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for

Inspect suspension and steer-

damaged, loose, or missing parts, signs of wear.

•

ing components.

•

Inspect power steering cables for proper hook-up, binding,

cracks, chafing, etc. (if equipped).

•

Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are

cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.

•

Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace parts as needed.

Inspect engine cooling sys-

•

To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling

•

tem.

system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator

and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a

year.

•

Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.

Inspect wiper blades.

•

Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak

•

or miss areas of the windshield.

•

Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buck-

les, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly.

•

Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.

•

If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from

Inspect restraint system com-

doing its job, have it repaired.

•

ponents.

•

Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.

•

Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have

them repaired or replaced.

•

The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.

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Service

Instruction

Maintenance I

Maintenance II

• Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary

latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door

hinges, rear folding seats, and liftgate hinges.

Lubricate body components.

• More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a cor-

•

rosive environment such as winter road salt.

• Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will

make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.

• Replace the air filter, if necessary.

Inspect passenger compart-

• If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require

•

ment air filter.

replacement more often.

• Check system for interference or binding and for damaged or

missing parts.

Inspect throttle system.

•

• Replace parts as needed.

• Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear.

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Additional Required Services except CANADA

The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each

item.

Additional required services

Miles (Kilometers)

Service

Instruction

25000

50000

75000

100000

125000

150000

(40000)

(80000)

(120000)

(160000)

(200000)

(240000)

Inspect fuel system for damage or

•

•

•

•

•

•

leaks.

Inspect exhaust system for loose

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•

•

•

•

•

or damaged components.

•

Refer to “Engine Air Cleaner/Fil-

ter” in “Checking Things Under

Replace engine air cleaner filter.

•

•

•

the Hood” in the “Service and

Appearance Care” section.

•

Change automatic transaxle

fluid if the vehicle is mainly

driven under one or more of

these conditions:

- In heavy city traffic where the

Change automatic transaxle fluid

outside temperature regularly

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•

•

(severe service).

reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain.

- When doing frequent trailer tow-

ing.

- Uses such as found in taxi,

police, or delivery service

Change automatic transaxle fluid

•

(normal service).

Replace spark plugs. An Emission

•

Control Service.

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Miles (Kilometers)

Service

Instruction

25000

50000

75000

100000

125000

150000

(40000)

(80000)

(120000)

(160000)

(200000)

(240000)

•

Drain, flush, and refill cooling

system.

•

This service can be complex;

you should have your dealer

perform this service.

• Refer to

“Engine Coolant” in

Engine cooling system service (or

“Checking Things Under the

every five years, whichever occurs

Hood” in the

“Service and

•

first). An Emission Control Ser-

Appearance Care” section for

vice.

what to use.

• Inspect hoses.

•

Clean radiator, condenser, pres-

sure cap, and filler neck.

•

Pressure test the cooling system

and pressure cap.

•

Visually inspect belt for fraying,

Inspect engine accessory drive

excessive cracks, or obvious

•

belt. An Emission Control Service.

damage.

•

Replace belt if necessary.

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For CANADA Scheduled Maintenance

Service

Instruction

Maintenance

•

Change engine oil and filter if the light/message has not come on at all for 10

months.

Change engine oil and filter.

•

Refer to “Engine Oil” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the “Service and

Appearance Care” section.

•

•

If the system is ever reset accidentally, perform the maintenance service within

Reset oil life system.

5000 km since your last service.

An Emission Control Service.

•

Refer to “Engine Oil Life System” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the “Ser-

vice and Appearance Care” section.

•

A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem.

Visually check for any leaks or

•

Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked.

•

damage.

•

Add fluid if needed.

•

Rotate tires every 8000 to 13000 km.

Rotate tires and check infla-

•

Refer to “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in “Tires” in the “Service and Appearance

•

tion pressures and wear.

Care” section and “At Least Once a Month” in this section.

•

Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,

chafing, etc.

•

Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.

Inspect brake system.

•

Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks (if equipped).

•

•

Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking

brake, etc.

•

Check parking brake adjustment.

Check engine coolant and

windshield washer fluid levels

•

and add fluid as needed.

Perform any needed addi-

•

Refer to “Additional Required Services (For CANADA)” in this section.

•

tional services.

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Service

Instruction

Maintenance

•

Refer to “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in “Checking Things Under the Hood” in the

Inspect engine air cleaner fil-

“Service and Appearance Care” section.

•

ter. If necessary, replace filter.

•

If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil

change.

•

Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose,

Inspect suspension and steer-

or missing parts, signs of wear.

•

ing components.

•

Inspect power steering cables for proper hook-up, binding, cracks, chafing, etc.

(if equipped).

•

Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or

deteriorated.

Inspect engine cooling sys-

•

Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace parts as needed.

•

tem.

•

To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pres-

sure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is

recommended at least once a year.

•

Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.

Inspect wiper blades.

•

Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of

•

the windshield.

•

Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,

retractors, and anchorages are working properly.

•

Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.

•

If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it

Inspect restraint system com-

repaired.

•

ponents.

•

Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.

•

Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or

replaced.

•

The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Service

Instruction

Maintenance

• Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots,

spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and lift-

gate hinges.

Lubricate body components.

• More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environ-

•

ment such as winter road salt.

• Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last

longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.

• Replace the air filter, if necessary.

Inspect passenger compart-

• If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement

•

ment air filter.

more often.

• Check system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts.

Inspect throttle system.

• Replace parts as needed.

•

• Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear.

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Additional Required Services (For CANADA)

The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service after the indicated kilometers shown for each item.

Additional required services

Kilometers

Service

Instruction

40000

80000

120000

160000

200000

240000

Inspect fuel system for damage or

•

•

•

•

•

•

leaks.

Inspect exhaust system for loose

•

•

•

•

•

•

or damaged components.

• Refer to “Engine Air Cleaner/Fil-

ter” in “Checking Things Under

Replace engine air cleaner filter.

•

•

•

the Hood” in the “Service and

Appearance Care” section.

Change automatic transaxle fluid.

•

•

•

Replace spark plugs. An Emission

•

Control Service.

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Kilometers

Service

Instruction

40000

80000

120000

160000

200000

240000

•

Drain, flush, and refill cooling

system.

•

This service can be complex;

you should have your dealer

perform this service.

• Refer to

“Engine Coolant” in

Engine cooling system service (or

“Checking Things Under the

every five years, whichever occurs

Hood” in the

“Service and

•

first). An Emission Control Ser-

Appearance Care” section for

vice.

what to use.

• Inspect hoses.

•

Clean radiator, condenser, pres-

sure cap, and filler neck.

•

Pressure test the cooling system

and pressure cap.

•

Visually inspect belt for fraying,

Inspect engine accessory drive

excessive cracks, or obvious

•

belt. An Emission Control Service.

damage.

•

Replace belt if necessary.

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Owner Checks and Services

These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission

control performance of your vehicle. Your dealer can assist you with these checks and services.

Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are

the proper ones, as shown in “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section.

Check and Service

Instruction

Timing

Engine oil level check

Engine coolant level check

Refer to “At Each Fuel Fill” in this section

At each fuel fill

Windshield washer fluid level check

Tire inflation check

Refer to “At Least Once a Month” in this section

At least once a month

Tire wear inspection

Starter switch check

Autimatic transaxle shift lock control system

check

Ignition transaxle lock check

Refer to “At Least Once a Year” in this section

At least once a year

Parking brake and automatic transaxle park (P)

mechanism check

Underbody flushing service

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At Each Fuel Fill

At Least Once a Month

At Least Once a Year

It is important to perform these underhood

Tire Inflation Check

Starter Switch Check

checks at each fuel fill.

Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and

make sure they are inflated to the correct

WARNING

Engine Oil Level Check

pressures. Do not forget to check the

Check the engine oil level and add the

When you are doing this inspection,

spare tire. Open the driver’s door to find

proper oil if necessary. Refer to “Engine

the vehicle could move suddenly. If

the Tire Information Placard which lists the

Oil” in “Checking Things Under the Hood”

the vehicle moves, you or others

recommended tire inflation pressures.

in the “Service and Appearance Care” sec-

could be injured.

Check to make sure the spare tire is stored

tion for further details.

securely. Refer to “Changing a Flat Tire” in

“Tires” in the

“Service and Appearance

1)

Before you start, be sure you have

CAUTION

enough room around the vehicle.

Care” section.

2)

Firmly apply both the parking brake and

It is important to check the engine oil

the regular brake. Refer to

“Parking

regularly and keep it at the proper

Tire Wear Inspection

level. Failure to keep the engine oil at

Tire rotation may be required for high mile-

Brake” in “Starting and Operating Your

Vehicle” in the “Features and Controls”

the proper level can cause damage to

age highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil

the engine not covered by your war-

Life System service notification. Check the

section.

Do not use the accelerator pedal, and

ranty.

tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the

tires. Refer to “Tire Inspection and Rota-

be ready to turn off the engine immedi-

ately if it starts.

Engine Coolant Level Check

tion” in “Tires” in the “Service and Appear-

ance Care” section.

3)

Try to start the engine in each gear.

Check the engine coolant level and add

The vehicle should start only in PARK

DEX-COOL^® coolant mixture if necessary.

(P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle

Refer to

“Engine Coolant” in

“Checking

starts in any other position, contact

Things Under the Hood” in the “Service

your dealer for service.

and Appearance Care” section for further

details.

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check

Check the windshield washer fluid level in

the windshield washer fluid reservoir and

add the proper fluid if necessary.

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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check

• To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s

System Check

While parked, and with the parking brake

holding ability: With the engine running,

set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each

shift to PARK

(P). Then release the

WARNING

shift lever position.

parking brake followed by the regular

brake.

When you are doing this inspection,

• The ignition should turn to LOCK only

the vehicle could move suddenly. If

when the shift lever is in PARK (P).

Contact your dealer if service is required.

the vehicle moves, you or others

• The ignition key should come out only in

could be injured.

LOCK.

Underbody Flushing Service

At least every spring, use plain water to

1)

Before you start, be sure you have

Contact your dealer if service is required.

flush any corrosive materials such as win-

enough room around the vehicle. It

ter road salt from the underbody. Take

should be parked on a level surface.

Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle

care to clean thoroughly any areas where

2)

Firmly apply the parking brake. Refer to

Park (P) Mechanism Check

mud and other debris can collect.

“Parking Brake” in “Starting and Oper-

ating Your Vehicle” in the

“Features

WARNING

and Controls” section.

When you are doing this check, your

Be ready to apply the regular brake

vehicle could begin to move. You or

immediately if the vehicle begins to

others could be injured and property

move.

could be damaged. Make sure there

3)

With the engine off, turn the ignition to

is room in front of your vehicle in

RUN, but do not start the engine. With-

case it begins to roll. Be ready to

out applying the regular brake, try to

apply the regular brake at once

move the shift lever out of PARK (P)

should the vehicle begin to move.

with normal effort. If the shift lever

moves out of PARK (P), contact your

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle

dealer for service.

facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the

regular brake, set the parking brake.

• To check the parking brake’s holding

ability: With the engine running and tran-

saxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove

foot pressure from the regular brake

pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by

the parking brake only.

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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine oil which meets Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certi-

Engine Oil

fied for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. The proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine is an

SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL^® Coolant.

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco^® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Automatic Transaxle

Use only T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid (Part No. SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309).

Hood Latch Assembly,

Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring

Lubricate Aerosol type lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Anchor, and Release Pawl

Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and

Door Hinges,

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube.

Rear Folding Seat

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Weatherstrip Lubricant or Dielectric Silicone Grease.

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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.

Part

SUZUKI Part No.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

13780-78J00

Engine Oil Filter

16510-78J00

Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element

95861-78J00

Replacement Battery

33610-78J00

Spark Plugs

1119A-78J00

Windshield Wiper Blades

Driver’s Side - 24 inches (60.0 cm)

38340-78J00

Passenger’s Side - 19 inches (47.5 cm)

38340-78J10

Rear - 13.0 inches (33.0 cm)

38820-78J00

Engine Drive Belt Routing

3.6L V6 Engine

1686383

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Maintenance Record except CANADA

After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services per-

formed in the boxes provided. Refer to “Maintenance Requirements” in this section. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and

Services” in this section can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.

Maintenance record

Odometer

Maintenance I or

Date

Serviced By

Services Performed

Reading

Maintenance II

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