Get Emergency Service -> Changing Wheels Guide for Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV Second Generation (2005-2015)

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Changing Wheels

To change a wheel, use the following pro-

cedure:

To remove the spare wheel:

1) Remove the jack and tools from the

vehicle.

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2) Release the lock at the underneath of

the spare wheel full cover (A) as shown

in the illustration.

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3) Unhook the under claws (1) and the

middle claws (2) one by one.

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4) Unhook the upper claws (3), and

remove the wheel full cover.

WARNING

• Use the jack only to change wheels

on level, hard ground.

• Never jack up the vehicle on an

inclined surface.

• Never raise the vehicle with the

jack in a location other than the

designated jacking point near the

wheel to be changed.

• Make sure that the jack is raised at

least 51 mm (2 inches) before it

contacts the flange. Use of the jack

when it is within 51 mm (2 inches)

of being fully collapsed may result

in failure of the jack.

• Never get under the vehicle when it

is supported by the jack.

• Never run the engine when the

vehicle is supported by the jack

and never allow passengers to

remain in the vehicle.

(A)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Jump Starting Instructions: 7

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NOTE:

Remove the full wheel cover from the bot-

tom part to the upper part. Otherwise, the

claws may be broken.

(Half cover type)

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NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the half

cover, remove the center bolt (4), then

remove the outer cover (5) of the spare

wheel half cover.

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5) Pull out the lock cover (B) fitted on the

lock nut of the spare wheel while insert-

ing the key full into the key hole of the

lock cover (B).

6) Remove the lock nut and wheel nuts of

the spare wheel, then remove the spare

wheel with both hands.

To change the wheel:

1) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel

nuts.

2) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking

instructions in this section)

3) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.

4) Before installing the new wheel, clean

any mud or dirt off from the surface of

the wheel and hub with a clean cloth.

Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot

from driving.

5) Install the new wheel and replace the

wheel nuts with their cone shaped end

facing the wheel. Tighten each nut

snugly by hand until the wheel is

securely seated on the hub.

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Tightening torque for wheel nut

100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.3 lb-ft)

6) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts

in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as

shown in the illustration.

(5)

(4)

(B)

EXAMPLE

Jump Starting Instructions: 7

Towing a Disabled Vehicle: 6

If the Starter Does Not Operate: 2, 9

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To install the wheel:

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1) Install the wheel with both hands to the

spare tire carrier (1) as shown in the

illustration.

Then tighten the wheel nuts (2) and

spare tire nut (3).

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2) Put the spare tire nut lock (4) on the

spare tire nut and push the lock in.

3) Install the wheel cover in the reverse

order to removal.

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NOTE:

When you install the spare tire full cover,

make sure the position of the upper claws

marked on outside (5) and holes, then

hook them first.

WARNING

Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten

them to the specified torque as soon

as possible after changing wheels.

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly

tightened wheel nuts may come

loose or fall off, which can result in

an accident. If you do not have a

torque wrench, have the wheel nut

torque checked by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

If the Engine is Flooded: 2, 9

If the Engine Overheats: 2, 9

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Snow Tires

Your vehicle is equipped with all-season

tires which are designed for use in summer

and most winter conditions. For improved

traction in severe winter conditions,

SUZUKI recommends mounting radial

snow tires on all four wheels. Snow tires

must be the same size as the standard

tires. Also be sure to use the tires of the

same type and brand on all four wheels of

your vehicle.

CAUTION

To avoid the removal of the spare

wheel full cover while driving, be

sure to fit the claws (3) of the outer

cover of the spare wheel full cover to

each hole (4) of the inner cover of the

spare wheel full cover.

(3)

(4)

WARNING

Vehicle equipped with P225/65R17

tires have a spare wheel and tire that

are a different size than the wheels

and tires on the vehicle. The spare

wheel and tire on these vehicles are

intended for temporary emergency

use only. The wheel is painted yellow

to remind you that the wheel and tire

are for temporary use only. Continu-

ous use of this spare can result in tire

failure and loss of control. Always

observe these precautions when

using this spare:

• Be aware that your vehicle will han-

dle differently with this temporary

spare.

• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)

speed.

• Replace the temporary spare with a

standard tire and wheel as soon as

possible.

• Do not operate your vehicle in “4H

LOCK” or “4L LOCK” with this tem-

porary spare.

• Do not use tire chains on the spare

tire. If you must use tire chains,

rearrange the wheels so standard

tires and wheels are fitted to the

rear axle.

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WARNING

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• Replace the spare tire with a new

one as soon as the tread wear indi-

cator appears.

• When replacing the spare tire, use

a replacement tire with the exact

same size and construction.

If the Engine Overheats: 2, 9

If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Gearshift Le-

ver Out of “P” (PARK): 2, 9

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