Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions (Market Code P02, P22 and P54)

Precautions: General safety (00)

M16A Engine Model and D16AA Engine Model
Follow this schedule if your vehicle is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions.
•When most trips are less than 6 km (4 miles).
•When most trips are less than 16 km (10 miles) and outside air temperature remains below freezing.
•Idling and/or low-speed operation in stop-and-go traffic.
•Operating in extremely cold weather and/or on salted roads.
•Operating in rough and/or muddy areas.
•Operating in dusty areas.
•Repeated high speed drive or high engine revolutions.
•Towing a trailer, if admitted.
Schedule should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
NOTE:
•For discrimination of market code, refer to Identification Plate.
•The intervals should be determined based on odometer readings or months, whichever comes first.
•The following table shows the service schedule up to 120,000 km (75,000 miles). Beyond 120,000 km (75,000 miles), perform the same maintenance services at the same intervals shown in the table.
•This table shows the typical maintenance schedule.
The actual maintenance schedule, however, varies depending on vehicle specifications, so the typical maintenance schedule may not be applicable to some models.
Therefore, for the maintenance schedule that is specifically applicable to the vehicle being serviced, follow the relevant instructions in the “Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions” under “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section of the Owner’s Manual.
•Class 1: M16A engine
•Class 2: D16AA engine
Interval km (x 1,000) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
miles (x 1,000) 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75
months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Engine
Engine accessory drive belt (I: icon , R: icon ) — I — I — R — I — I — R
Camshaft timing belt (R: icon ) [Class 2] Replace every 36 months.
Valve clearance (I: icon ) [Class 1] — — — I — — — I — — — I
Engine oil and engine oil filter (R: icon ) [Class 1] ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL R R R R R R R R R R R R
[Class 1] Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI GENUINE OIL Replace every 7,500 km (4,687 miles) or 6 months.
[Class 2] Synthetic oil Replace when the oil change request light blinks or every 12 months.
Engine coolant (R: icon ) SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) *1 First time only: Replace at 160,000 km (100,000 miles) or 96 months.
Second time and after: Replace every 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 36 months.
Exhaust system (except catalyst) (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Ignition
Spark plugs (R: icon ) [Class 1] (Highly recommended) Iridium plug *2 Replace every 30,000 km (18,750 miles) or 24 months.
[Class 1] (Standard type) Nickel plug Replace every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 8 months.
Fuel
Air cleaner filter element *3 (R: icon , I: icon ) Inspect every 2,500 km (1,562 miles).
Replace every 30,000 km (18,750 miles) or 24 months.
Fuel lines (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Fuel filter (R: icon ) [Class 2] Replace every 60,000 km (37,500 miles).
Fuel tank (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Emission Control System
PCV valve (I: icon ) [Class 1] Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months.
Fuel evaporative emission control system (I: icon ) [Class 1] — — — — — — — — — — — I
Brake
Brake discs and pads (I: icon ) — I — I — I — I — I — I
Brake hoses and pipes (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Brake fluid (R: icon ) — — — R — — — R — — — R
Brake (Pedal and fluid level)
•Brake pedal (I: icon )
•Brake fluid level (I: icon )
 — I — I — I — I — I — I
Brake lever and cable (I: icon ) I: 1st 20,000 km (12,500 miles) only — I — — — — — — — — — —
Chassis and Body
Clutch fluid: (R: icon ) — — — R — — — R — — — R
Clutch (Pedal and fluid level)
•Clutch pedal: (I: icon )
•Clutch fluid level: (I: icon )
 — I — I — I — I — I — I
Tires / Wheels
•Tires: (I: icon )
•Wheels: (I: icon )
— I — I — I — I — I — I
Wheel bearings (I: icon ) — I — I — I — I — I — I
Drive axle boots / Propeller shafts (4WD)
•Drive axle boots: (I: icon )
•Propeller shafts (4WD): (I: icon )
— — — I — — — I — — — I
Suspension system (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Steering system (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Manual transaxle oil (I: icon , R: icon ) Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W” Inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months.
Replace every 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W” — R — R — R — R — R — R
Automatic transaxle (I: icon ) — I — I — I — I — I — I
Transfer oil (4WD) (I: icon , R: icon ) Inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months.
Replace every 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months.
Rear differential oil (4WD) (I: icon , R: icon ) Inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months.
Replace every 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months.
Twin clutch system actuation fluid (twin clutch system model) (I: icon ) Inspect every 105,000 km (65,625 miles) or 72 months.
All latches, hinges and locks (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) *4 (I: icon , R: icon ) — I — I — R — I — I — R
NOTE:
•“R”: Replace or change
•“I”: Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace it if necessary
•*1: If SUZUKI super long life coolant (coolant color: Blue) is replaced with the other coolant, follow schedule for SUZUKI long life coolant (coolant color: Green).
•*2: If you replace the spark plugs other than iridium plug, follow the schedule of nickel plug.
•*3: Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
•*4: Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.
•For specified spark plug, refer to Spark Plug Inspection:M16A.
K14C Engine Model
Follow this schedule if your vehicle is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions.
•When most trips are less than 6 km (4 miles).
•When most trips are less than 16 km (10 miles) and outside air temperature remains below freezing.
•Idling and/or low-speed operation in stop-and-go traffic.
•Operating in extremely cold weather and/or on salted roads.
•Operating in rough and/or muddy areas.
•Operating in dusty areas.
•Repeated high speed drive or high engine revolutions.
•Towing a trailer, if admitted.
Schedule should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
NOTE:
•For discrimination of market code, refer to Identification Plate.
•The intervals should be determined based on odometer readings or months, whichever comes first.
•The following table shows the service schedule up to 90,000 km (54,000 miles). Beyond 90,000 km (54,000 miles), perform the same maintenance services at the same intervals shown in the table.
•This table shows the typical maintenance schedule.
The actual maintenance schedule, however, varies depending on vehicle specifications, so the typical maintenance schedule may not be applicable to some models.
Therefore, for the maintenance schedule that is specifically applicable to the vehicle being serviced, follow the relevant instructions in the “Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions” under “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section of the Owner’s Manual.
Interval km (x 1,000) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90
miles (x 1,000) 4.5 9 13.5 18 22.5 27 31.5 36 40.5 45 49.5 54
months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Engine
Engine accessory drive belt (I: icon , R: icon ) — I — I — R — I — I — R
Engine oil and engine oil filter (R: icon ) R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine coolant (R: icon ) SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) *5 First time only: Replace at 150,000 km (90,000 miles) or 96 months.
Second time and after: Replace every 75,000 km (45,000 miles) or 48 months.
SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green) — — — — — R — — — — — R
Exhaust system (except catalyst) (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Ignition
Spark plugs (R: icon ) Iridium plug Replace every 30,000 km (18,750 miles) or 24 months.
Fuel
Air cleaner filter element *6 (R: icon , I: icon ) Inspect every 2,500 km (1,562 miles).
Replace every 30,000 km (18,750 miles) or 24 months.
Fuel lines (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Fuel tank (I: icon ) — — — — — I — — — — — I
Emission Control System
PCV valve (I: icon ) — — — — — — — — — — — I
Fuel evaporative emission control system (I: icon ) — — — — — — — — — — — I
Brake
Brake discs and pads (I: icon ) — I — I — I — I — I — I
Brake hoses and pipes (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Brake fluid (R: icon ) — — — R — — — R — — — R
Brake (Pedal and fluid level)
•Brake pedal (I: icon )
•Brake fluid level (I: icon )
 — I — I — I — I — I — I
Brake lever and cable (I: icon ) I: 1st 15,000 km (9,000 miles) only — I — — — — — — — — — —
Chassis and Body
Clutch fluid: (R: icon ) — — — R — — — R — — — R
Clutch (Pedal and fluid level)
•Clutch pedal: (I: icon )
•Clutch fluid level: (I: icon )
 — I — I — I — I — I — I
Tires / Wheels
•Tires: (I: icon )
•Wheels: (I: icon )
— I — I — I — I — I — I
Wheel bearings (I: icon ) — I — I — I — I — I — I
Drive axle boots / Propeller shafts (4WD)
•Drive axle boots: (I: icon )
•Propeller shafts (4WD): (I: icon )
— I — I — I — I — I — I
Suspension system (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Steering system (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Manual transaxle oil (I: icon , R: icon ) Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W” Inspect every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months.
Replace every 60,000 km (36,000 miles) or 48 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W” — — — R — — — R — — — R
Automatic transaxle (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Transfer oil (4WD) R: icon ) — — — R — — — R — — — R
Rear differential oil (4WD) R: icon ) — — — R — — — R — — — R
All latches, hinges and locks (I: icon ) — — — I — — — I — — — I
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) *7 (I: icon , R: icon ) — I — I — R — I — I — R
NOTE:
•“R”: Replace or change
•“I”: Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace it if necessary
•*5: If SUZUKI super long life coolant (coolant color: Blue) is replaced with the other coolant, follow schedule for SUZUKI long life coolant (coolant color: Green).
•*6: Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
•*7: Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.
•For specified spark plug, refer to Spark Plug Inspection:K14C.