2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 158

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Engine Coolant Selection of Coolant To maintain optimum performance and durability of your engine, use SUZUKI Genuine Coolant or equivalent. This type of coolant is best for your cooling system as it: • Helps maintain proper engine temperature. • Gives proper protection against freezing and boiling. • Gives proper protection against corrosion and rust. Failure to use the proper coolant can damage your cooling system. Your authorized SUZUKI dealer can help you select the proper coolant. CAUTION (Continued) • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives. They may not be compatible with your cooling system. • Do not mix different types of base coolants. Doing so may result in accelerated seal wear and/or the possibility of severe overheating and extensive engine/automatic transmission damage. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level at the reserve tank, not at the radiator. With the engine cool, the engine coolant level should be between the "FULL" and "LOW" marks. 64J151 EXAMPLE CAUTION To avoid damaging your cooling system: • Always use a high quality ethylene glycol base phosphate type coolant diluted with distilled water at the correct mixture concentration. • Make sure that the proper mix is 50/ 50 coolant to distilled water and in no case higher than 70/30. Concentrations greater than 70/30 coolant to distilled water will cause overheating conditions. • Do not use straight coolant nor plain water. (Continued) Adding Engine Coolant If the engine coolant level is below the "LOW" mark, more engine coolant should be added. Remove the reserve tank cap and add engine coolant until the reserve tank level reaches the "FULL" mark. Never fill the reserve tank above the "FULL" mark. FULL LOW 60A208 9-17