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Cooling System Refilling

WARNING: If the radiator cap is removed when the engine and radiator are still hot, extremely hot fluid and steam may spew out under pressure. This can cause severe burns. Wait until the engine coolant temperature has lowered before removing the radiator cap.
  1. Fill reservoir (1) with coolant up to "FULL" level mark (3).
  2. Install reservoir cap (2) on reservoir (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying FULL And LOW Mark On Reservoir
    G08895460Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Fill radiator with coolant up to bottom of radiator filler neck (1) and install radiator cap.

    Recommended coolant 

    SUZUKI super long life coolant 

    (coolant color: Blue): 

    Coolant specification 

    Freezing temperature: -36 °C (-33 °F) 

    Antifreeze/anti-corrosion coolant concentration: 50% 

    Coolant capacity 

    Engine, radiator and heater (M/T model): 6.6 liters (13.95/11.61 US/Imp pt.) 

    Engine, radiator and heater (A/T model): 6.5 liters (13.74/11.44 US/Imp pt.) 

    Reservoir: 0.7 liters (1.48/1.23 US/Imp pt.) 

    Total (M/T model): 7.3 liters (15.43/12.85 US/Imp pt.) 

    Total (A/T model): 7.2 liters (15.22/12.67 US/Imp pt.) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Filler Neck
    G08895461Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Run engine at idle speed.
  5. Run engine until radiator fan motor is operated.
  6. Stop engine and wait until engine comes cooled down to avoid getting burned.
  7. Add coolant to radiator up to bottom of radiator filler neck, and install radiator cap.
  8. Repeat Step  4) through  7).
  9. Confirm that coolant level in reservoir is at "FULL" level mark. If coolant is insufficient, add coolant.
  10. Check for coolant leaks. Refer to Engine Cooling System Inspection .