Get EMERGENCY SERVICE Guide for Suzuki Swift 4 Door First generation (2004-2009)

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Tire changing tool ............................................................... 8-1

Jacking instructions ........................................................... 8-2

Flat tire repair kit ................................................................. 8-6

Jump-starting instructions ................................................. 8-10

Towing .................................................................................. 8-11

Engine trouble: Starter does not operate ......................... 8-13

Engine trouble: Does not start ........................................... 8-13

Engine trouble: Overheating .............................................. 8-13

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NOTE:

Tire changing tool

If you are difficult to use the jack handle

(2), use jack handle and wheel wrench (3)

as shown in the illustration.

EXAMPLE

(1)

(2)

EXAMPLE

To stow the jack, place it in the storage

bracket and turn the shaft clockwise until

the jack is securely held in place.

(1)

WARNING

(2)

(3)

After using the tire changing tools,

stow them securely or they can

cause injury if an accident occurs.

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CAUTION

To remove the jack (if equipped) (1), turn

its shaft counterclockwise by using jack

handle (2) and pull the jack out of the stor-

age bracket.

The jack (if equipped) should be used

only to change wheels. It is important

to read the jacking instructions in

this section before attempting to use

the jack.

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(1) Jack (if equipped)

(2) Jack handle

(3) Wheel wrench

EXAMPLE

(2)

The tire changing tools are stowed in the

luggage compartment.

Refer to “LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT” in

“ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS”

section.

(3)

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WARNING

Jacking instructions

EXAMPLE

• Shift into “P” (Park) for an automatic

transaxle or CVT, or into “R”

(Reverse) for a manual transaxle

vehicle when you jack up the vehi-

cle.

• Never jack up the vehicle with the

transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Other-

wise, unstable jack may cause an

accident.

(4)

3) Turn on the hazard warning switch if

your vehicle is near traffic.

4) Block the front and rear of the wheel

diagonally opposite of the wheel being

lifted.

5) Place the spare tire (if equipped) near

the wheel being lifted as shown in the

illustration in case the jack (if equipped)

slips.

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To remove the spare tire (if equipped), turn

its bolt (4) counterclockwise and remove it.

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1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.

2) Set the parking brake firmly and shift

into “P” (Park) if your vehicle has an

automatic transaxle or CVT, or shift into

“R” (Reverse) if your vehicle has a

manual transaxle.

EXAMPLE

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EXAMPLE

6) Position the jack (if equipped) at an

angle as shown in the illustration and

raise the jack by turning the jack handle

clockwise until the jack-head groove fits

around the jacking bar beneath the

vehicle body.

7) Continue to raise the jack (if equipped)

slowly and smoothly until the tire clears

the ground. Do not raise the vehicle

more than necessary.

WARNING

• Use the jack (if equipped) only to

change wheels on level, hard

ground.

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• Never jack up the vehicle on an

inclined surface.

• Never raise the vehicle with the

jack in a location other than the

specified jacking point (shown in

the illustration) near the wheel to

be changed.

EXAMPLE

• Check that the jack is raised at

least 25 mm (1 inch) before it con-

tacts the flange. Use of the jack

when it is within 25 mm (1 inch) 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.

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Raising vehicle with garage jack

EXAMPLE

• Apply the garage jack to one of the

points indicated below.

(1)

(2)

• Always support the raised vehicle with

jack stands (commercially available) at

the points indicated below.

(3)

(1)

(2)

(5)

(4)

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(1) Front

(2) Rear

(3) Jack stand

(4) Garage jack

(5) Jacking point for garage jack

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4) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.

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.

NOTICE

EXAMPLE

Never apply a garage jack to the

exhaust pipe, side under spoiler (if

equipped), engine undercover (if

equipped), rear torsion beam, rear

differential (if equipped) or rear differ-

ential mount (if equipped).

(1)

EXAMPLE

NOTE:

For more details, contact an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

Changing wheels

To change a wheel, use the following pro-

cedure:

1) Prepare the jack (if equipped), tools

and spare tire (if equipped).

2) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel

nuts.

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Tightening torque for wheel nut

100 Nm (10.2 kg-m, 74.0 lb-ft)

3) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking

instructions in this section).

7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts

with a wheel wrench in numerical order

as shown in the illustration.

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WARNING

5) Clean any mud or dirt off from the sur-

face of the wheel (1), hub (2), thread

part (3) and surface of the wheel nuts

(4) with a clean cloth.

• Shift into “P” (Park) for an automatic

transaxle or CVT, or into “R”

(Reverse) for a manual transaxle

vehicle when you jack up the vehicle.

• Never jack up the vehicle with the

transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Other-

wise, unstable jack may cause an

accident.

Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot

from driving.

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Flat tire repair kit

WARNING

EXAMPLE

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.

The flat tire repair kit is stowed in the lug-

gage compartment.

Refer to “LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT” in

“ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS”

section.

WARNING

Failure to follow the instructions in

this section for using the flat tire

repair kit can result in an increased

risk of loss of control and an acci-

dent.

Carefully read and follow the instruc-

tions in this section.

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Full wheel cover (if equipped)

EXAMPLE

Install the full wheel cover not to cover or

foul the air valve.

(1)

(2)

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Remove the full wheel cover by using jack

handle (1) covered with a soft cloth (2), as

shown in the illustration.

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IMPORTANT

Flat tire repair kit contents

The flat tire repair kit cannot be used in

the following cases. Consult an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer or a roadside

assistance service.

• Cuts or piercing in the tire tread

larger than approx. 4 mm.

• Cuts in the tire side wall.

• Tire damage caused by driving with

considerably reduced tire pressure or

even with deflated tire.

• The tire bead completely dislocated

from the rim.

• The rim damaged.

Small punctures in the tire tread,

caused by a nail or a screw, can be

sealed with the flat tire repair kit.

Do not remove nails or screws from the

tire during an emergency repair to avoid

the air being released from the enlarged

opening.

WARNING

Flat tire repair kit sealant is harmful if

swallowed, or if it comes in contact

with skin or eyes. If swallowed, do

not induce vomiting. Give plenty of

water (if possible charcoal slurry)

and seek medical attention immedi-

ately. If sealant gets in eyes, flush

eyes with water and seek medical

attention. Wash thoroughly after han-

dling. Solution can be poisonous to

animals. Keep out of the reach of

children and animals.

(5)

(6)

(4)

(1)

(2)

(3)

NOTICE

EXAMPLE

Replace the sealant before expiry

date indicated on the label of the

sealant bottle. To purchase new seal-

ant, see an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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(1) Air compressor

(2) Sealant bottle

(3) Speed restriction sticker

(with sealant bottle)

(4) Filler hose

(5) Power plug

(6) Air hose

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seal. Consult an authorized SUZUKI

dealer or a roadside assistance service.

Emergency repair

10 min. Max.

1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.

Set the parking brake firmly and shift

into “P” (Park) if your vehicle has an

automatic transaxle or CVT, or shift into

“R” (Reverse) if your vehicle has a

manual transaxle.

NOTE:

If the tire is over-inflated, deflate air by

loosening the filler hose.

(2)

required

air pressure

(3)

7) Switch off the compressor. Pull out the

power plug from the accessory socket.

8) Disconnect the filler hose of the sealant

bottle from the tire valve.

9) Push the release button on the side and

detach the sealant bottle.

Turn on the hazard warning switch if

your vehicle is near traffic.

Block the front and rear of the wheel

diagonally opposite of the wheel being

repaired.

(4)

(1)

2) Take out the sealant bottle and the

compressor.

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3) Screw the bottle into the socket of the

compressor.

4) Remove the valve cap from the tire

valve.

5) Connect the filler hose of the sealant

bottle to the tire valve.

(1) Tire valve

(2) Filler hose

(3) Compressor

(4) Power plug

NOTICE

6) Connect the power plug of the com-

pressor to the accessory socket located

in the instrument panel. Start the

engine. Switch on the compressor.

Inflate the tire to the required air pres-

sure which is indicated in the tire infor-

mation placard.

Do not operate the compressor for

longer than 10 minutes. It can cause

overheating of the compressor.

(5)

If the tire cannot be inflated to the required

air pressure within 5 minutes, move the

vehicle a few meters back and forth to

spread the sealant over the entire tire.

Then, inflate the tire again.

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(5) Release button

If the tire still cannot be inflated to the

required air pressure, the tire may be

severely damaged. In this case, the flat tire

repair kit cannot provide the necessary

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10)Affix the speed restriction label from the

sealant bottle in the driver’s field of

view.

11)Make a short drive immediately after

inflating the tire to the required air pres-

sure. Drive carefully with a maximum

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

12)Carry on driving carefully to the nearest

an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a tire

repair shop.

Using compressor to inflate a tire

WARNING

Check the tire pressure and confirm

the completion of the emergency

repair after driving for up to 10 min-

utes.

1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.

Set the parking brake firmly and shift

into “P” (Park) if your vehicle has an

automatic transaxle or CVT, or shift into

“R” (Reverse) if your vehicle has a

manual transaxle.

2) Take out the compressor.

3) Remove the valve cap from the tire

valve.

NOTICE

Have the tire renewed at the nearest

an authorized SUZUKI dealer. When

reusing the sealed tire, consult a tire

repair shop.

The wheel can be reused after wiping

sealant off completely with cloth in

order to prevent rust, but the tire

valve and tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) sensor must be

renewed.

Dispose of the sealant bottle at an

authorized SUZUKI dealer or in

accordance with your regional codes

and practices.

After using the sealant bottle, replace

it with a new bottle from an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

WARNING

4) Connect the air hose of the compressor

to the tire valve.

Do not affix the speed restriction

label to the air bag. Also do not affix

it to the warning light indicator or to

the speedometer.

5) Connect the power plug of the com-

pressor to the accessory socket located

in the instrument panel. Start the

engine. Switch on the compressor.

Inflate the tire to the required air pres-

sure which is indicated in the tire infor-

mation placard.

13)After driving for up to 10 minutes, check

the tire pressure with the pressure

gauge of the compressor. If the air

pressure indicates more than 200 kPa

(2.0 bar), the emergency repair is com-

pleted. But, if the air pressure indicates

less than the required air pressure, cor-

rect the tire pressure to the required air

pressure. If the tire pressure has

dropped below 130 kPa (1.3 bar), the

flat tire repair kit cannot provide the

necessary seal. Do not use the tire and

consult an authorized SUZUKI dealer

or a roadside assistance service.

NOTICE

Do not operate the compressor for

longer than 10 minutes. It can cause

overheating of the compressor.

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K10C engine models

Jump-starting instructions

NOTICE

EXAMPLE

Your vehicle should not be started by

pushing or towing. This starting

method could result in permanent

damage to the catalytic converter.

Use jump leads to start a vehicle with

a weak or flat battery.

WARNING

• Never attempt to jump-start your

vehicle if the lead-acid battery

appears to be frozen. Batteries in

this condition may explode.

• When making jump lead connec-

tions, check that your hands and

the jump leads remain clear from

pulleys, belts or fans.

• Lead-acid batteries produce flam-

mable hydrogen gas. Keep flames

and sparks away from the battery

or an explosion may occur. Never

smoke when working near the bat-

tery.

• If the booster battery you use for

jump-starting is installed in another

vehicle, check that the two vehicles

are not touching each other.

• If your lead-acid battery discharges

repeatedly, for no apparent reason,

have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

1) Use only a 12-volt lead-acid battery to

jump-start your vehicle. Position the

good 12-volt lead-acid battery close to

your vehicle so that the jump leads will

reach both batteries. When using a bat-

tery installed on another vehicle, check

that two vehicles do not touch each

other. Set the parking brakes fully on

both vehicles.

(3)

(1)

1

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2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except

those necessary for safety reasons (for

example, headlights or hazard lights).

2

3

(2)

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• To avoid harm to yourself or dam-

age to your vehicle or battery, fol-

low the jump-starting instructions

below.

If you are in doubt, call for qualified

road service.

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K12C engine models

EXAMPLE

3. Connect one end of the second jump

lead to the negative (–) terminal of

the booster battery (2).

Towing

If you need to have your vehicle towed,

contact a professional service. An autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer can provide you with

detailed towing instructions.

4. Make the final connection to an

unpainted, heavy metal part (i.e.

engine mount bolt (3)) of the engine

of the vehicle with the discharged

battery (1).

WARNING

For vehicles equipped with the radar

brake support or dual sensor brake

support, if your vehicle is towed with

the engine on, press radar brake sup-

port OFF switch or dual sensor brake

support OFF switch and turn off the

radar brake support or dual sensor

brake support. If not, unexpected

accidents related to the system being

turned on may occur.

Never connect the jump lead directly

to the negative (–) terminal of the dis-

charged battery, or an explosion may

occur.

(3)

(1)

CAUTION

Connect the jump lead to the engine

mount bolt securely. If the jump lead

disconnects from the engine mount

bolt because of vibration at the start

of the engine, the jump lead could be

caught in the drive belts.

1

4

NOTICE

Observe the following instructions

when towing your vehicle.

• To help avoid damage to your vehi-

cle during towing, proper equip-

ment and towing procedures must

be used.

• Using the frame hook, tow your

vehicle on paved roads for short

distances at low speed.

2

3

(2)

4) If the booster battery you are using is

fitted to another vehicle, start the

engine of the vehicle with the booster

battery. Run the engine at moderate

speed.

5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the

discharged battery.

6) Remove the jump leads in the exact

reverse order in which you connected

them.

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3) Connect jump leads as follows:

1. Connect one end of the first jump

lead to the positive (+) terminal of

the discharged battery (1).

2. Connect the other end to the positive

(+) terminal of the booster battery

(2).

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4-wheel drive (4WD)

2-wheel drive (2WD) automatic tran- 2-wheel drive (2WD) manual tran-

saxle or CVT

saxle

Your vehicle should be towed under one of

the following conditions:

Automatic transaxle or CVT vehicles may

be towed using either of the following

methods.

Manual transaxle vehicles may be towed

using either of the following methods.

1) With all four wheels on a flat-bed truck.

2) With the front or rear wheels lifted and a

dolly under the other wheels.

1) From the front, with the front wheels

lifted and the rear wheels on the

ground. Before towing, check that the

parking brake is released.

1) From the front, with the front wheels

lifted and the rear wheels on the

ground. Before towing, make sure that

the parking brake is released.

2) From the rear, with the rear wheels

lifted and the front wheels on the

ground, provided the steering and

drivetrain are in operational condition.

Before towing, check that transaxle is in

neutral, the steering wheel is unlocked

(vehicle without keyless push start sys-

tem - the ignition key should be in

“ACC” position) (vehicle with keyless

push start system - the ignition mode is

“ACC”), and the steering wheel is

2) From the rear, with the rear wheels

lifted and a dolly under the front wheels.

NOTICE

Towing your vehicle with the front

wheels on the ground can result in

damage to the automatic transaxle or

CVT.

secured with

a

clamping device

designed for towing service.

NOTICE

The steering column is not strong

enough to withstand shocks trans-

mitted from the front wheels during

towing. Always unlock the steering

wheel before towing.

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Engine trouble: Starter does

not operate

Engine trouble: Does not start Engine trouble: Overheating

Make sure that your vehicle has enough

fuel and battery.

If the engine does not start under very cold

condition, press the accelerator pedal all

the way to the floor and hold it while crank-

ing the engine.

The engine could overheat temporarily

under severe driving conditions. If the high

engine coolant temperature warning light

comes on as overheating or the engine

coolant temperature gauge indicates over-

heating during driving:

1) Try turning the ignition switch to

“START” position or try pressing the

engine switch to change the ignition

mode to “START” with the headlights

turned on to determine the lead-acid

battery condition. If the headlights go

excessively dim or go off, it usually

means that either the lead-acid battery

is discharged or the battery terminal

contact is poor. Recharge the lead-acid

battery or correct battery terminal con-

tact as necessary.

2) If the headlights remain bright, check

the fuses. If the reason for failure of the

starter is not obvious, there may be a

major electrical problem. Have the vehi-

cle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

Refer to “Starting engine (vehicle without

keyless push start system) (if equipped)”

or “Starting engine (vehicle with keyless

push start system) (if equipped)” in operat-

ing your vehicle section.

If the engine still does not start have your

vehicle inspected at an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.

2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and

park.

3) Run the engine at a normal idle speed

for a few minutes until the high engine

coolant temperature warning light goes

off or the indicator is within the normal,

acceptable temperature range between

“H” and “C”.

• Do not operate the starter motor for

more than 12 seconds.

WARNING

(Vehicle with keyless push start sys-

tem)

If you see or hear escaping steam,

stop the vehicle in a safe place and

immediately turn off the engine to

cool it. Do not open the hood when

steam is present. When the steam

can no longer be seen or heard, open

the hood to see if the coolant is still

boiling. If it is, you must wait until it

stops boiling before you proceed.

NOTE:

If the engine refuses to start, the starter

motor automatically stops after a certain

period of time. After the starter motor has

automatically stopped or if there is any-

thing abnormal in the engine starting sys-

tem, the starter motor runs only while the

engine switch is held pressed.

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If the high engine coolant temperature

warning light does not go off or the tem-

perature indication does not come down to

within the normal, acceptable range:

1) Turn off the engine and check that the

water pump belt and pulleys are not

damaged or slipping. If any abnormality

is found, correct it.

2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.

If it is found to be lower than “LOW”

line, check radiator, water pump, radia-

tor hoses and heater hoses for leakage.

If leakage that may cause overheating

is found, do not run the engine until

these problems have been corrected.

3) If leakage is not found, carefully add

coolant to the reservoir and then the

radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine

coolant” in “INSPECTION AND MAIN-

TENANCE” section.)

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WARNING

• It is hazardous to remove the radia-

tor cap when the water temperature

is high, because scalding fluid and

steam may be blown out under

pressure. The cap should only be

taken off when the coolant tem-

perature has lowered.

NOTE:

If engine overheats and you are not sure

what to do, contact an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

• To help prevent personal injury,

keep hands, tools and clothing

away from the engine cooling fan

and

air-conditioner

fan

(if

equipped). These electric fans can

automatically turn on without warn-

ing.

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