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Brake discs and brake drums

Brake disc

Brake location

Minimum thickness

Front wheels

8.0 mm (0.3 in.)

Brake drum

Brake location

Maximum inner

diameter

Rear wheels

222 mm

(8.74 in.)

If the measured thickness or inner diame-

ter of the most worn part falls below or

exceeds the value indicated above, the

parts should be replaced with a new one.

The measurement involves disassembling

each brake and requires the use of a

micrometer or caliper, which must be done

according to the instructions described in

the relevant service manual or available

from the relevant repair information site.

Steering wheel

78RB07012

Steering wheel play

c":

0- 30 mm (0.0 -1.2 in.)

Check the free play of the steering wheel

by gently turning it from left to right and

measuring 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 a

SUZUKI dealer.

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Tyres

78RB07013

The front and rear tyre pressure specifica-

tions are listed in the tyre information label.

Both front and rear tyres should have the

specified tyre pressure.

NOTE:

The tyre pressure will change due to

changes in atmospheric pressure, tem-

perature or tyre temperature when driving.

To reduce the chance that the low tyre

pressure warning light (if equipped) will

come on due to normal changes in tem-

perature and atmospheric pressure, it is

important to check and adjust the tyre

pressures when the tyres are cold. If you

check tyres after driving, they are warm.

Even if the tyre pressure seems to be good

in this condition, it could fall below the

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specified pressure when tyres cool down.

Also, tyres that are inflated to the specified

pressure in a warm garage may have pres-

sure below the specification when the vehi-

cle is driven outside in very cold

temperature. If you adjust the tyre pres-

sure in a garage that is warmer than the

outside temperature, you should add 1 kPa

to the recommended cold tyre pressure for

every O.B'C difference between garage

temperature and outside temperature.

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Tyre inspection

Inspect your vehicle's tyres at least once a

month or before long trip by performing the

following checks:

1) Measure the air pressure with a tyre

gauge. Adjust the pressure if neces-

sary. Remember to check the spare

tyre, too.

A WARNING

• Air pressures should be checked

when the tyres are cold or you may

get inaccurate readings.

Check the inflation pressure from

time to time while inflating the tyre

gradually, until the specified pres-

sure is obtained.

Never under-inflate or over-inflate

the tyres.

Under-inflation can cause unusual

handling characteristics or can

cause the rim to slip on the tyre

bead, resulting in an accident or

damage to the tyre or rim.

Over-inflation can cause the lyre to

burst, resulting in personal injury.

Over-inflation can also cause

unusual handling characteristics

which may result in an accident.

(1)

(2)

78RB07048

(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 tyres 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 tyre should be replaced.

3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and

damage. Any tyres with cracks or other

damage should be replaced. If any

tyres show abnormal wear, have them

inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.

A CAUTION

Hitting curbs and running over rocks

can damage tyres and affect wheel

alignment. Have tyres and wheel

alignment checked periodically by a

SUZUKI dealer.

4) Check for loose wheel nuts.

5) Check that there are no nails, stones or

other objects sticking into the tyres.

A WARNING

• Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped

with tyres which are all the same

type and size. This is important to

ensure proper steering and han-

dling of the vehicle. Never mix

tyres of different size or type on the

four wheels of your vehicle. The

size and type of tyres used should

be only those approved by SUZUKI

as standard or optional equipment

for your vehicle.

Replacing the wheels and tyres

equipped on your vehicle with cer-

tain combinations of aftermarket

wheels and tyres can significantly

change the steering and handling

characteristics of your vehicle.

Therefore, use only those wheel

and tyre combinations approved by

SUZUKI as standard or optional

equipment for your vehicle.

NOTICE

Replacing the original tyres with

tyres of a different size may result

in false speedometer or odometer

readings. Check with a SUZUKI

dealer before purchasing replace-

ment tyres that differ in size from

the original tyres.

Replacing a tyre with one of a dif-

ferent size, or using different

brands among the four tyres can

result in damage to the drive train.

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Tyre rotation

5-tyre rotation

L A

65D445

L: Left hand drive

R: Right hand drive

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre

pressure monitoring system, the spare tyre

TPMS sensor must be recognized when

you include the spare tyre during a tyre

rotation. For details, refer to "Replacing

Tyres and/or Wheels" in "Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS)" in the "OPER-

ATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.

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4-tyre rotation

65D459

To avoid uneven wear of your tyres and to

prolong their life, rotate the tyres as illus-

trated. Tyres should be rotated every

10000 km (6000 miles). After rotation,

adjust front and rear tyre pressures to the

specification listed on your vehicle's Tyre

Information Label.

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Changing Wheels

78RB07014

To change a wheel, use the following pro-

cedure:

1) Remove the jack, tools and spare

wheel from the vehicle.

NOTE:

How to remove the spare wheel:

78RB07052

1. Remove the center nut (1 ), then

remove the spare wheel half cover

(2) (if equipped).

2. Remove the wheel nuts of the spare

wheel, then remove the spare wheel

with both hands.

2) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel

nuts.

3) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking

instructions in the "EMERGENCY SER-

VICE" section in this manual)

4) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.

5) 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.

6) 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.

78RB07017

Tightening torque for wheel nut:

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

7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts

in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as

shown in the illustration.

A 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 a SUZUKI dealer.

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NOTE:

How to install the spare wheel:

(3)

78RB07053

When you install a 195/B0R 15 spare wheel to

the vehicle, set the spare tyre bracket (3) (if

equipped) with the mark of "195" on up posi-

tion, and handle it in the reverse order of

removal. For vehicles equipped with the

spare wheel half cover; when you install the

spare wheel half cover, check that the hollow

(4) of the cover is positioned below the center

of the spare wheel half cover.

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