Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Visual Inspection

Precautions: Precautions for Diagnosing Trouble · Precautions for Disassembly and Reassembly · Precautions for Transmission / Transaxle · General safety (00)

Visually check the following parts and systems.
Inspection item Referring
•ATF ----- level, leakage, color
ATF Level Check
•ATF hoses ----- disconnection, looseness, deterioration
ATF Cooler Hose Replacement
•A/T select cable ----- installation
Select Cable Removal and Installation
•Engine oil ----- level, leakage
•Engine coolant ----- level, leakage
•Engine mountings ----- play, looseness, damage
•Suspension ----- play, looseness
Suspension, Wheel and Tire Symptom Diagnosis
•Drive shafts ----- damage
Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection:Front
•Battery ----- indicator condition, corrosion of terminal
•Connectors of electric wire harness ----- disconnection, friction
Electronic Shift Control System Component Location
•Fuses ----- blow
 
•Parts ----- installation, damage
 
•Bolts ----- looseness
 
•Other parts that can be checked visually
 
Also check the following items at engine start, if possible.  
•Malfunction indicator lamp ----- Operation
MIL Check
•Transmission warning light
Transmission Warning Light Check
•Charge warning light ----- Operation
•Engine oil pressure warning light ----- Operation
Combination Meter Diagnosis
•Other parts that can be checked visually