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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Tire Inspection

Steering

Tires

Inspect your vehicle’s tires at least once a

month by performing the following checks:

EXAMPLE

1) Measure the air pressure with a tire

gauge. Adjust the pressure if neces-

sary. Remember to check the spare

tire, too.

“c”

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.

EXAMPLE

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Steering wheel play “c”:

0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)

The front and rear tire pressure specifica-

tions for your vehicle are listed on the Tire

Information Label. Both the front and rear

tires should have the specified tire pres-

sure.

Note that the value does not apply to the

compact spare tire, if equipped.

• Never underinflate or overinflate

the tires.

Underinflation 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.

Overinflation can cause the tire to

burst, resulting in personal injury.

Overinflation can also cause

unusual handling characteristics

which may result in an accident.

Check the play of the steering wheel by

gently turning it from left to right and mea-

suring 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 outside the specifi-

cation or you find anything else to be

wrong, an inspection must be performed

by your SUZUKI dealer.

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CAUTION

NOTICE

EXAMPLE

Hitting curbs and running over rocks

can damage tires and affect wheel

alignment. Be sure to have tires and

wheel alignment checked periodically

by your SUZUKI dealer.

Replacing the original tires with tires

of a different size may result in false

speedometer or odometer readings.

Check with your SUZUKI dealer

before purchasing replacement tires

that differ in size from the original

tires.

4) Check for loose wheel nuts.

5) Check that there are no nails, stones or

other objects sticking into the tires.

WARNING

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• Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires

which are all the same type and

size. This is important to ensure

proper steering and handling 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.

• Therefore, use only those wheel

and tire combinations approved by

SUZUKI as standard or optional

equipment for 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 your SUZUKI dealer.

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Note that two or more compact spare tires

should not be used on one vehicle simulta-

neously.

Tire Rotation

4-tire rotation

Compact Spare Tire (if equipped)

WARNING

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 will handle differently

with this temporary spare.

• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)

speed.

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• Replace this spare with a standard

tire and wheel as soon as possible.

• Use of this spare will reduce

ground clearance.

(1) Wear indicator

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(2) Indicator location mark

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 on your vehicle’s Tire Information

Label.

Your vehicle comes equipped with the

compact spare tire. The compact spare is

designed to save space in your storage

area, and its lighter weight makes it easier

to install if a flat tire occurs. 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 monthly. 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.

• 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.

• 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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