Suzuki 1999 Baleno - Manual (Page 50)

60G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
POWER STEERING (if equipped) CLUTCH PEDAL
60G-09-017
Check the steering box case, vane pump and
hose connections for leaks or damage.
Power steering fluid
Check the fluid level by looking at the reservoir
in the engine compartment when the fluid is
cold (about room temperature).
Check that the fluid level is between the
"UPPER" and "LOWER" lines. If the fluid level
is near the "LOWER" line, fill it up to the
"UPPER" line with an automatic transmission
fluid equivalent to DEXRON»-IIE or
DEXRON'-III. Do not overfill.
63B-09-00SE
Power steering belt
The tension of the belt should be such that
there is a deflection of 8-10mm (0.31 -0.39 in.)
when you press your thumb midway between
the pulleys.
The belt should also be examined to ensure
that it is not damaged. If necessary, have the
belt adjusted or replaced by your MARUTI
dealer.
70F-07-034
Measure the clutch pedal piay by moving the
clutch pedal with your hand and measuring
the distance it moves until you feel slight
resistance. The play in the clutch pedal should
be between 1 5 - 2 0 mm (0.6 - 0.8 in). If the
play is more or less than the above, or clutch
dragging is felt with the pedal fully depressed,
have the clutch inspected by your MARUTI
dealer.
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60G-74E
TYRES
60G-09-018
The front and rear tyre pressure specifications
for your vehicle are listed on the Tyre Inflation
Pressure Label and in the "SPECIFICATIONS"
section at the end of this book. Both the front
and rear tyres should have the specified tyre
pressure.
Tyre Inspection
Inspect your vehicle's tyres periodically by
performing the following checks:
1) Measure the air pressure with a tyre
gauge. Adjust the pressure if necessary.
Air pressures should be checked
when the tyres are cold or you may
get inaccurate readings.
Check the inflation pressure from
time to time while inflating the tyre
gradually, until the specified
pressure is obtained.
Never underinf late or overinf late the
tyres.
Underinflation can cause unusual
handling characteristics or can
cause the rim to slip on the tyre
bead, resulting in an accident or
damage to the tyre or rim.
Overinflation can cause the tyre to
burst, resulting in personal injury.
Overinflation can also cause
unusual handling characteristics
which may result In an accident.
70F-07-037E
2) Check that the depth of the tread groove
is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in). To help you
check this, the tyres have moulded in tread
wear indicators in the grooves. When the
indicators appear on the tread surface, the
remaining depth of the tread is 1.6 mm
(0.06 in) or less and the tyre should be
replaced.
3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and
damage. Any tyres with cracks or other
damage should be replaced. If any tyres
show abnormal wear, have them inspected
by your MARUTI dealer.
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