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Note that two or more compact spare tires

should not be used on one vehicle simulta-

neously.

Battery

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 an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

WARNING

produce

WARNING

• Batteries

flammable

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.

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.

• 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.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

EXAMPLE

Replacement of the battery

(For vehicles without ENG A-STOP sys-

tem)

To remove the battery:

1) Disconnect the negative cable (1).

2) Disconnect the positive cable (2).

(3)

(1)

For vehicles without ENG A-STOP sys-

tem;

EXAMPLE

3) Remove the retainer nuts (3) and

remove the retainer (4).

(2)

(1)

(2)

For vehicles with ENG A-STOP system;

3) Remove the bracket bolt (3) and

remove the bracket (4).

(4)

4) Remove the battery.

To install the battery:

1) Install the battery in the reverse order of

removal.

76MS006

For maintenance-free battery (cap-less

type), you need not add water. For tradi-

tional type battery, which has water filler

caps, the level of the battery solution must

be kept between the upper level line (1)

and lower level line (2) at all times. If the

level is found to be below the lower level

line (2), add distilled water to the upper

level line (1). You should periodically check

the battery, battery terminals, and battery

hold-down bracket for corrosion. Remove

corrosion using a stiff brush and ammonia

mixed with water, or baking soda mixed

with water. After removing corrosion, rinse

with clean water.

2) Tighten the bracket bolt and battery

cables securely.

68PM00711

(For vehicles with ENG A-STOP system)

NOTE:

(1)

EXAMPLE

• When the battery is disconnected, some

of the vehicle’s functions will be initial-

ized and/or deactivated.

(2)

These functions must be required to

reset after the battery is reconnected.

• Do not disconnect the battery terminals

for at least one minute after the ignition

switch is turned off, or the engine switch

is pressed to change the ignition mode

to “LOCK” (OFF).

(4)

(3)

If your vehicle is not going to be driven for

a month or longer, disconnect the cable

from the negative terminal of the battery to

help prevent discharge.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE -> Battery for Your Suzuki Swift 4 Door First generation (2004-2009)

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