Get Other Controls and Equipment -> Frame hooks Guide for Suzuki Ignis SUV First Generation (2000-2008)

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Frame hooks

Your MARUTI SUZUKI does not recom-

mend you use the frame hooks for towing

another vehicle. MARUTI SUZUKI was

originally designed to tow your vehicle on

the road for emergency towing.

If your vehicle needs to be towed in an

emergency, refer to “Towing” in the

“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.

Front

75RM012

The towing hook (1) is provided on the

front of the vehicle for use in emergency

situations only.

To install the hook (1), follow the procedure

below.

75RM014

1) Pick up the towing hook (1), jack handle

(A) and wheel brace (B) in the luggage

compartment.

75RM015

2) Remove the cover (C) by using a jack

handle (A) covered with a soft cloth as

shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

Do not use excessive force as it may dam-

age the cover strap.

WARNING

Observe the following instructions

when using frame hooks. The towing

hook or vehicle body may break and

cause serious injury or damage:

• Do not use the frame hooks for

towing another vehicle.

• Avoid pulling the vehicle to get out

of severe snowy, muddy or sandy

conditions, sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which could

cause excessive stress on the tow-

ing hook.

In such case, we recommend that

you contact a professional service.

(1)

EXAMPLE

(1)

(A)

(B)

EXAMPLE

(A)

(C)

EXAMPLE

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75RM016

3) Install the towing hook (1) by hand.

NOTE:

We recommend that fasten the cover with

tape to prevent damage during towing.

75RM017

4) To tighten the towing hook (1), turn it

clockwise by using a wheel brace (B)

until the hook (1) is securely installed.

To remove the towing hook (1), reverse the

installation procedure.

Rear

75RM018

The frame hook (2) is provided on the rear

of the vehicle for use in emergency situa-

tions and sea shipping purposes only.

Other holes

66RM05002

The frame holes (3) are provided only for

transporting by a car carrier trailer.

(1)

EXAMPLE

(B)

(1)

EXAMPLE

NOTICE

When you use the frame hook (2),

avoid the driving that gives signifi-

cant physical shock on hook. Such

operation can damage the hook, the

vehicle body or the drive system.

• Do not accelerate suddenly.

• Do not tow the vehicle heavier than

your vehicle.

(2)

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Do not use the frame holes (3) for

towing purpose. These holes may

break and cause serious injury or

damage.

(3) (3)

EXAMPLE

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