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Steering

68LM708

Steering wheel play “c”:

0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)

Check the play of the steering wheel by

gently turning it from left to right and mea-

suring the distance that it moves before

you feel slight resistance. The play should

be between the specified values.

Check that the steering wheel turns easily

and smoothly without rattling by turning it

all the way to the right and to the left while

driving very slowly in an open area. If the

amount of free play is not as specified or

you find anything else to be wrong, an

inspection must be performed by your

SUZUKI dealer.

Tires

80JS025

The front and rear tire pressure specifica-

tions are listed on the tire information label.

Both front and rear tires should have the

specified tire pressure.

NOTE:

The tire inflation pressure will change due

to changes in atmospheric pressure, tem-

perature or tire temperature when driving.

To reduce the chance that the low tire

pressure warning light will come on due to

normal changes in temperature and atmo-

spheric pressure, it is important to check

and adjust the tire pressures when the

tires are cold. If you check tires after driv-

ing, they are warm. Even if the tire pres-

sure seems to be good in this condition, it

could fall below the specified pressure

when tires cool down. Also, tires that are

inflated to the specified pressure in a warm

garage may have pressure below the

specification when the vehicle is driven

outside in very cold temperature. If you

adjust the tire pressure in a garage that is

warmer than the outside temperature, you

should add 1 kPa to the recommended

cold tire inflation pressure for every 0.8°C

difference between garage temperature

and outside temperature.

“c”

EXAMPLE

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Tire inspection

Inspect your vehicle’s tires at least once a

month by performing the following checks:

1) Measure the air pressure with a tire

gauge. Adjust the pressure if neces-

sary. Remember to check the spare

tire, too.

54G136

(1) Tread wear indicator

(2) Indicator location mark

2) Check that the depth of the tread

groove is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in.).

To help you check this, the tires have

molded-in tread wear indicators in the

grooves. When the indicators appear

on the tread surface, the remaining

depth of the tread is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

or less and the tire should be replaced.

3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and

damage. Any tires with cracks or other

damage should be replaced. If any tires

show abnormal wear, have them

inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.

4) Check for loose wheel bolts.

5) Check that there are no nails, stones or

other objects sticking into the tires.

WARNING

• Air pressures should be checked

when the tires are cold or you may

get inaccurate readings.

• Check the inflation pressure from

time to time while inflating the tire

gradually, until the specified pres-

sure is obtained.

• Never under-inflate or over-inflate

the tires.

Under-inflation can cause unusual

handling characteristics or can

cause the rim to slip on the tire

bead, resulting in an accident or

damage to the tire or rim.

Over-inflation can cause the tire to

burst, resulting in personal injury.

Over-inflation can also cause

unusual handling characteristics

which may result in an accident.

EXAMPLE

CAUTION

Hitting curbs and running over rocks

can damage tires and affect wheel

alignment. Have tires and wheel

alignment checked periodically by

your SUZUKI dealer.

WARNING

• Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped

with tires which are all the same

type and size. This is important to

ensure proper steering and han-

dling of the vehicle. Never mix tires

of different size or type on the four

wheels of your vehicle. The size

and type of tires used should be

only those approved by SUZUKI as

standard or optional equipment for

your vehicle.

• Replacing the wheels and tires

equipped on your vehicle with cer-

tain combinations of aftermarket

wheels and tires can significantly

change the steering and handling

characteristics of your vehicle.

• Therefore, use only those wheel

and tire combinations approved by

SUZUKI as standard or optional

equipment for your vehicle.

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Tire rotation

4-tire rotation

54G114

To avoid uneven wear of your tires and to

prolong their life, rotate the tires as illus-

trated. Tires should be rotated every 10000

km (6000 miles). After rotation, adjust front

and rear tire pressures to the specification

listed on your vehicle’s tire information

label.

Compact spare tire (if equipped)

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(1) Wear indicator

(2) Indicator location mark

Your vehicle comes equipped with a com-

pact spare tire. It is designed to save

space in your storage area, and its lighter

weight facilitates installing the spare tire

when getting a flat tire. It is only intended

for temporary emergency use, until the

conventional tire can be repaired or

replaced. The inflation pressure of the

compact spare tire should be checked at

least once a month. Use a quality pocket-

type inflation pressure gauge and set at

420 kPa (60 psi). At the same time, check

that the tire is stored securely. If it is not,

tighten it.

NOTICE

Replacing the original tires with tires

of a different size may result in false

speedometer or odometer readings.

Check with your SUZUKI dealer

before purchasing replacement tires

that differ in size from the original

tires.

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Note that two or more compact spare tires

should not be used on one vehicle simulta-

neously.

Battery

WARNING

The compact spare tire and wheel are

intended for temporary emergency

use only. Continuous use of this

spare can result in tire failure and

loss of control. Always observe these

precautions when using this spare:

• Your vehicle should be handled in a

different way when using this

spare.

• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).

• Replace this spare with a standard

tire and wheel as soon as possible.

• Use of this spare will reduce

ground clearance.

• Recommended air pressure for this

spare is 420 kPa (60 psi).

• Do not use tire chains on the com-

pact spare. If you must use tire

chains, rearrange the wheels so

standard tires and wheels are fitted

to the front axle.

• The compact spare tire has a much

shorter tread life than the conven-

tional tires on your vehicle.

Replace the tire as soon as the

tread wear indicator appears.

• When replacing the compact spare

tire, use a replacement tire with the

exact same size and construction.

WARNING

• Batteries produce flammable

hydrogen gas. Keep flames and

sparks away from the battery or an

explosion may occur. Never smoke

when working near the battery.

• When checking or servicing the

battery, disconnect the negative

cable. Be careful not to cause a

short circuit by allowing metal

objects to contact the battery posts

and the vehicle at the same time.

• To avoid harm to yourself or dam-

age to your vehicle or battery, fol-

low the jump-starting instructions

in “EMERGENCY SERVICE” sec-

tion if it is necessary to jump-start

your vehicle.

• Diluted sulfuric acid spilled from

battery can cause blindness or

severe burns. Use proper eye pro-

tection and gloves. Flush eyes or

body with ample water and get

medical care immediately if suf-

fered. Keep batteries out of reach

of children.

NOTICE

If your vehicle is equipped with the

ENG A-STOP system, only use the

vehicle battery types that have been

approved by SUZUKI vehicle manu-

facture, otherwise you could damage

your vehicle, and the ENG A-STOP

system could not be available. If a

vehicle battery has to be replaced,

consult your authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

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