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when tires cool down. Also, tires that are

inflated to the specified pressure in a warm

garage may have pressure below the

specification when the vehicle is driven

outside in very cold temperature. If you

adjust the tire pressure in a garage that is

warmer than the outside temperature, you

should add 1 kPa to the recommended

cold tire inflation pressure for every 0.8°C

difference between garage temperature

and outside temperature.

Steering wheel

Tires

EXAMPLE

“c”

EXAMPLE

52RM70030

52RM70040

Steering wheel play “c”:

0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)

The front and rear tire pressure specifica-

tions are listed in the tire information label.

Both front and rear tires should have the

specified tire pressure.

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.

NOTE:

The tire inflation pressure will change due

to changes in atmospheric pressure, tem-

perature or tire temperature when driving.

To reduce the chance that the low tire

pressure warning light will come on due to

normal changes in temperature and atmo-

spheric pressure, it is important to check

and adjust the tire pressures when the

tires are cold. If you check tires after driv-

ing, they are warm. Even if the tire pres-

sure seems to be good in this condition, it

could fall below the specified pressure

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 an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

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CAUTION

Tire inspection

EXAMPLE

Inspect your vehicle’s tires at least once a

month or before long trip by performing the

following checks:

Hitting curbs and running over rocks

can damage tires and affect wheel

alignment. Have tires and wheel

alignment checked periodically by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

1) Measure the air pressure with a tire

gauge. Adjust the pressure if neces-

sary. Remember to check the spare

tire, too.

4) Check for loose wheel nuts.

5) Check that there are no nails, stones or

other objects sticking into the tires.

WARNING

• Air pressures should be checked

when the tires are cold or you may

get inaccurate readings.

• Check the inflation pressure from

time to time while inflating the tire

gradually, until the specified pres-

sure is obtained.

• Never under-inflate or over-inflate

the tires.

Under-inflation can cause unusual

handling characteristics or can

cause the rim to slip on the tire

bead, resulting in an accident or

damage to the tire or rim.

WARNING

54G136

• Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped

with tires which are all the same

type and size. This is important to

ensure proper steering and han-

dling of the vehicle. Never mix tires

of different size or type on the four

wheels of your vehicle. The size

and type of tires used should be

only those approved by SUZUKI as

standard or optional equipment for

your vehicle.

• Replacing the wheels and tires

equipped on your vehicle with cer-

tain combinations of aftermarket

wheels and tires can significantly

change the steering and handling

characteristics of your vehicle.

(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 tires 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 tire should be replaced.

3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and

damage. Any tires with cracks or other

damage should be replaced. If any tires

show abnormal wear, have them

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

Over-inflation can cause the tire to

burst, resulting in personal injury.

Over-inflation can also cause

unusual handling characteristics

which may result in an accident.

• Therefore, use only those wheel

and tire combinations approved by

SUZUKI as standard or optional

equipment for your vehicle.

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Tire rotation

4-tire rotation

Compact spare tire (if equipped)

NOTICE

Replacing the original tires with tires

of a different size may result in false

speedometer or odometer readings.

Check with an authorized SUZUKI

dealer before purchasing replace-

ment tires that differ in size from the

original tires.

NOTICE

For 4WD models, replacing a tire with

one of a different size, or using differ-

ent brands among the four tires can

result in damage to the drive train.

54G115

54G114

(1) Wear indicator

To avoid uneven wear of your tires and to

prolong their life, rotate the tires as illus-

trated. Tires should be rotated every 10000

km (6000 miles). After rotation, adjust front

and rear tire pressures to the specification

listed in your vehicle’s tire information

label.

(2) Indicator location mark

Your vehicle comes equipped with a com-

pact spare tire. It is designed to save

space in your storage area, and its lighter

weight facilitates installing the spare tire

when getting a flat tire. It is only intended

for temporary emergency use, until the

conventional tire can be repaired or

replaced. The inflation pressure of the

compact spare tire should be checked at

least once a month. Use a quality pocket-

type inflation pressure gauge and set at

420 kPa (60 psi). At the same time, check

that the tire is stored securely. If it is not,

tighten it.

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