CAPACITIES
| Application | (Group) | Amp Hr. Rating |
| Esteem |
| 26 | 36 |
| 85 | 48 |
| Grand Vitara | 85 | 48 |
| Swift | 26 | 45 |
| Vitara |
| 1.6L | 26 | 36 |
| 2.0L | 85 | 48 |
| Application | Qts. (L) |
| Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-III) |
| Esteem |
| Dry Refill | 5.8 (5.5) |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara |
| Drain & Refill | 2.6 (2.5) |
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) |
| Swift |
| Dry Refill | 5.2 (4.9) |
| Automatic Transmission (Dexron-III) |
| Esteem & Swift | 3.5 (3.3) |
| Grand Vitara (2.5L) | 5.8 (5.5) |
| Vitara |
| 1.6L | 4.4 (4.2) |
| 2.0L | 5.5 (5.2) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) |
| Esteem |
| Sedan |
| Automatic Transmission | 4.4 (4.2) |
| Manual Transmission | 4.5 (4.2) |
| Wagon | 5.0 (4.7) |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara |
| 1.6L | 5.8 (5.5) |
| 2.0L | 6.9 (6.5) |
| 2.5L | 7.4 (8.0) |
| Swift |
| Automatic Transmission | 5.0 (4.7) |
| Manual Transmission | 4.9 (4.6) |
| Differential (SAE 75W-90 API GL-5 Gear Oil) |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara |
| Front | 1.1 (1.0) |
| Rear | 2.3 (2.2) |
| Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-90 API GL-4 Gear Oil) |
| Esteem & Swift | 2.5 (2.4) |
| Manual Transmission (SAE 75W-90 API GL-4 Gear Oil) |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara |
| 2WD | 2.0 (1.9) |
| 4WD | 1.6 (1.5) |
| Transfer Case (SAE 75W-90 API GL-4 Gear Oil) |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara | 1.8 (1.7) |
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Miles |
| Accessory Drive Belts |
| All Models | (1) (2) 60,000 |
| Air Filter |
| All Models | 30,000 |
| Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Fluid |
| Esteem |
| Normal Service | 100,000 |
| Severe Service (3) | 48,000 |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara |
| Normal Service | 100,000 |
| Severe Service (3) | 15,000 |
| Swift |
| Normal Service | (1) |
| Severe Service (3) | 51,000 |
| Brake Fluid |
| All Models | 60,000 |
| Catalytic Converter |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara | (1) 100,000 |
| Charcoal Canister |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara | 100,000 |
| Coolant |
| All Models | (2) 30,000 |
| Differential Oil |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara |
| Normal Service | 30,000 |
| Severe Service (3) | 15,000 |
| Fuel Filter |
| Esteem | 105,000 |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara | (2) 30,000 |
| Swift | 120,000 |
| Manual Transaxle/Transmission Fluid |
| Esteem & Swift |
| Normal Service | 30,000 |
| Severe Service (3) | 12,000 |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara |
| Normal Service | 30,000 |
| Severe Service (3) | 15,000 |
| Oil & Filter |
| All Models |
| Normal Service | 7500 |
| Severe Service (3) | 3000 |
| PCV Valve |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara | 50,000 |
| Spark Plugs |
| All Models | 30,000 |
| Spark Plug Wires |
| Esteem, Swift & Vitara 1.6L | 60,000 |
| Timing Belt |
| Except Grand Vitara 2.5L | (4) 60,000 |
| Transfer Case Oil |
| Grand Vitara & Vitara |
| Normal Service | 30,000 |
| Severe Service (3) | 15,000 |
| (1) Inspect and replace if required. (2) Replacement recommended on Vitara and Grand Vitara. (3) Severe service is driving on rough dusty roads, repeated short trips or towing a trailer. (4) Replacement recommended. |
| (1) | Inspect and replace if required. |
| (2) | Replacement recommended on Vitara and Grand Vitara. |
| (3) | Severe service is driving on rough dusty roads, repeated short trips or towing a trailer. |
| (4) | Replacement recommended. |
| Application | Miles |
| Valve Clearance |
| Except Grand Vitara 2.5L & Vitara 2.0L | 22,500 |
| Grand Vitara 2.5L & Vitara 2.0L | (1) |
| (1) Hydraulic lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required. |
| (1) | Hydraulic lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required. |
| Application | (1) Deflection In. (mm) |
| Esteem & Swift |
| A/C Compressor & |
| P/S Pump | .28-.35 (7.0-9.0) |
| Water Pump | .20-.28 (5.0-7.0) |
| Grand Vitara |
| A/C Compressor & P/S Pump | .16-.35 (4-9) |
| Water Pump | .28-.35 (7-9) |
| Vitara 1.6L |
| A/C Compressor & P/S Pump | .24-.35 (6.1-8.9) |
| Water Pump | .20-.27 (5.0-7.0) |
| Vitara 2.0L |
| A/C Compressor, Generator & P/S Pump (Serpentine) | (2) |
| Water Pump | .16-.20 (4.0-5.0) |
| (1) Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. (2) Automatic spring tensioner is used. |
| (1) | Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. |
| (2) | Automatic spring tensioner is used. |
BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT)