Level Check at Normal Operating (Hot) Temperature - Hot Check
- Turn off ignition switch and connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC (1) located on underside of instrument panel at driver's side.
Special Tool
(A): SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT)
- Display "Data List" mode on SUZUKI scan tool.
- Drive vehicle so that CVT fluid temperature reaches normal operating temperature (70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)).NOTE: Engine coolant temperature is rise when racing engine at "P" or "N" range. But CVT fluid temperature does not rise at "P" or "N" range. Be sure to drive vehicle in order to rise CVT fluid temperature.
- Stop vehicle with engine running and place it level.
- With select lever at "P" range, apply parking brake and place chocks against wheels.
- Keep engine idling, depress brake pedal fully and select lever slowly to "D" and back to "P" position.
- With engine idling and A/C switch turned off, pull out fluid level gauge (1), wipe it off with lint-free paper towel and put it back into place.
- Pull out fluid level gauge (1) again and check CVT fluid level indicated on it. Lowest fluid level should be between full hot (2) and low hot (3). If it is below low hot, add specified CVT fluid up to full hot.
CVT fluid specification
: SUZUKI CVT FLUID GREEN 1 or Shell GREEN-1 V
NOTE:- Do not race engine while checking fluid level, even after engine start.
- Bringing level from low hot to full hot requires 0.6 liters (1.27/1.06 US/Imp. pt.).
- If vehicle was driven under high load such as pulling trailer, fluid level should be checked about half an hour after it is stopped.
- Check lower position of fluid on both sides of level gauge.
- If smell of burning, discoloration or heavy dirt is present in CVT fluid, replacement of CVT assembly will be required.