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Maintenance and Lubrication: Overview Suzuki Equator I

Procedures ~120 words

Introduction of Periodic Maintenance

Two different maintenance schedules are provided, and should be used, depending upon the conditions in which the vehicle is mainly operated. After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, continue the periodic maintenance at the same mileage or time intervals, whichever comes first.

Schedule 1Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if your driving habits frequently includes one or more of the following driving conditions: Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km). Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures remaining below freezing. Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go "rush hour" traffic. Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use. Driving in dusty conditions. Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads. Towing a trailer or using a camper or a car-top carrier.Emission Control System Maintenance
Chassis and Body Maintenance
Schedule 2Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of the driving conditions shown in Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits.Emission Control System Maintenance
Chassis and Body Maintenance

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART

Maintenance for off-road driving (4WD only)

After driving the vehicle off-road through sand, mud, or water; more frequent maintenance may be required for the following items

  1. Brake pads and rotors
  2. Brake lines and hoses
  3. Rear final drive oil, transmission fluid, and transfer fluid
  4. Steering linkage
  5. Drive shafts
  6. Engine air cleaner filter
  7. In-cabin microfilters