| | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire Speed Rating: Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire: that contains a whitewall, bears white let- An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire The load on an individual tire that is deter- tering or bears manufacturer, brand and or indicating the maximum speed at which a mined by distributing to each axle its share model name molding that is higher or tire can operate. of the curb weight, accessory weight, and deeper than the same moldings on the normal occupant weight (distributed in Traction: other sidewall of the tire. accordance with Table 1 shown below) and The friction between the tire and the road dividing by 2. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: surface. The amount of grip provided. A tire used on passenger cars and some Tread: TABLE 1 - Occupant Loading and Dis- light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. The portion of a tire that comes into con- tribution For Vehicle Normal Load For Production Options Weight: tact with the road. Various Designated Seating Capacities The combined weight of those installed Tread wear Indicators: regular production options weighing over Designated Vehicle nor- Occupant Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear seating capac- mal load, num- distribution in 2.3 kilograms in excess of those standard bars,” that show across the tread of a tire ity, number of ber of a normally items which they replace, not previously when only 2/32 inch of tread remains. occupants occupants loaded vehicle considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride UTQGS: 2 through 4 2 2 in front levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a 2 in front, 1 in special trim. tire information system that provides con- 5 through 10 3 second seat sumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, Recommended Inflation Pressure: temperature and tread wear. Ratings are Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire Vehicle Placard: determined by tire manufacturers using inflation pressure shown on the tire plac- A label permanently attached to a vehicle government testing procedures. The rat- ard. showing the original equipment tire size ings are molded into the sidewall of the and recommended inflation pressure. Radial Ply Tire: tire. A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that Vehicle Capacity Weight: extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees The number of designated seating posi- to the centerline of the tread. tions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the Rim: rated cargo load. A metal support for a tire and upon which Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: the tire beads are seated. The load on an individual tire that is deter- Sidewall: mined by distributing to each axle its share The portion of a tire between the tread and of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and the bead. dividing by two. 5-32 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Tire Pressure Monitoring WARNING CAUTION System If the tire pressure warning light • Do not use liquid sealants for a flat If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres- comes on and stays on, reduce your tire as air pressure sensors can be sure monitoring system, it uses pressure speed and avoid abrupt steering and damaged. sensors containing a unique identification braking. Stop in a safe place as soon • In case of tire a bursting or sudden code to monitor the inflation pressure of as possible and check your tires. pressure drops, the tire pressure the tires. When the inflation pressure of • If you have a flat tire, replace it with monitoring system warning light one or more tires indicates significant a spare tire. Refer to “Changing a may not come on immediately. under-inflation, the tire pressure warning Flat Tire” in section 5. • The inflation pressures vary with light comes on. If the warning light blinks, • If one or more of your tires is the ambient temperature. If the for approximately one minute and then illu- under-inflated, adjust the inflation vehicle is subjected to large varia- minates continuously, the monitoring sys- pressure in all of your tires to the tions in ambient temperature, the tem may not be working. For more recommended inflation pressure as tire inflation pressure may be information, see “Tire Pressure Monitoring soon as possible. under-inflated when the ambient System Warning Light” in section 3. temperature is relatively low. If the Be aware that driving on a signifi- The tire pressure monitoring system does cantly under-inflated tire can cause warning light comes on, adjust the tire inflation pressure. not replace normal tire maintenance. See the tire to overheat and can lead to • The tire pressure sensors can be “Inflation - Tire Pressure & Correcting the tire failure, and may affect steering damaged by the installation or Tire Pressure” in this section for more control and brake effectiveness. This removal of tires. When tires must information. could lead to an accident, resulting in be repaired or replaced, we highly severe injury or death. recommend that you have them WARNING repaired or replaced by your The tire pressure warning light can come SUZUKI dealer. If the tire pressure warning light does on due to normal causes such as natural • If the tire pressure warning light not come on when the ignition is air leaks and pressure changes caused by comes on or blinks frequently, turned to the “ON” position, or changes in temperature or atmospheric there may be something wrong comes on and blinks while driving pressure. Adjusting the air pressure in the with one of the tires or with the there may be a problem with the tire tires to the pressure shown on the tire and monitoring system. Have your vehi- pressure monitoring system. Have loading information label should cause the cle inspected by your SUZUKI your vehicle inspected by an autho- dealer. tire pressure warning light to turn off. rized dealer. If you use new wheels with new tire infla- tion pressure sensors, their ID codes must be programmed into the tire pressure mon- 5-33 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE itoring system. Have tire and wheel eral Communications Commission (FCC) Correcting the Tire Pressure replacement performed by an authorized Rules and with Industry and Science Can- To permanently eliminate the low tire pres- service facility to avoid the risk of damag- ada. sure warning light, you must fill the tires ing the tire pressure monitor sensors. with the correct amount of air. However, at This device complies with Part 15 of the the next vehicle start-up, the warning light FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry WARNING will reappear if the tire pressure is not cor- and Science Canada. Operation is subject rected. The best time to check your tire Only use tires and wheels recom- to the following two conditions: (1) This pressure is when the tires are cold. A Tire mended by us as standard or device may not cause harmful interference, and Loading Information label, located on optional equipment for your vehicle. and (2) this device must accept any inter- the driver’s door near the door latch, shows Use of tires or wheels not recom- ference received including interference that the correct inflation pressure for the tires mended by us can result in TPMS fail- may cause undesired operation of the when they are cold. Cold means your vehi- ure. Refer to “Tires” in the “SERVICE device. cle has been sitting for at least three hours AND APPEARANCE CARE” section or driven no more than one mile. You may for additional information. NOTE: notice during cooler conditions that low tire Changes or modifications not expressly pressure warning light will appear when The tire pressure monitoring system may approved by the party responsible for com- the vehicle is first started and then turn off not work normally in the following circum- pliance could void the user’s authority to as you start to drive the vehicle. This could stances: operate the equipment. be an early indicator that your tire pres- • Wheels other than genuine wheels are sures are getting low and need to be being used. NOTE: inflated to the proper pressure. • Wheels whose ID codes are not memo- Only use tire sizes that are recommended rized by the vehicle are used. The moni- for your vehicle. Use of inappropriate-size toring system should be set up by an tires can cause a variety of problems which authorized service facility. will not be covered under warranty. • Wheels that are not fitted with tire pres- sure sensors are being used. WARNING • The tire inflation pressure sensors’ bat- We highly recommend that any TPMS tery is exhausted. sensor replacement or tire rotation • A wireless facility or device using the be done by an authorized Suzuki same frequency is near the vehicle. dealer. The dealer will make sure that • Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders the TPMS system is set up to recog- and/or on the wheels. nize the ID codes of the TPMS sen- sors. The tire pressure monitoring system oper- ates on a radio frequency subject to Fed- 5-34 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Tire Inflation Pressure Remove the valve cap from the tire valve The Tire and Loading Information label WARNING stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the shows the correct inflation pressures for (Continued) valve to get a pressure measurement. If your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means • Never underinflate or overinflate the cold tire inflation pressure is low, add your vehicle has been sitting for at least the tires. air until you reach the recommended pres- three hours or driven no more than 1 mile Underinflation can cause unusual sure. (1.6 km). See “Loading Your Vehicle” in handling characteristics or can section 4. If you overfill the tire, release air by push- cause the rim to slip on the tire ing on the metal stem in the center of the bead, resulting in an accident or Tire 33 psi tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with Front damage to the tire or rim. 195/55R15 (228 kPa) the tire gauge. Pressure Underinflation can also cause tires (Sedan) 33 psi Rear to overheat, leading to tire failure. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the (228 kPa) Overinflation can cause the tire to valve stems. They help prevent leaks by 33 psi burst, resulting in personal injury. keeping out dirt and moisture. Front 195/55R15 (228 kPa) Overinflation can also cause (Wagon) 33 psi unusual handling characteristics Tire Inspection and Rotation Rear which may result in an accident. Inspect your vehicle’s tires at least once a (228 kPa) month. 60 psi Front When to Check Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles 125/70D15 (420 kPa) Check your tires each time you fill your fuel (12,000 km). (Temporary) 60 psi Rear tank or at least once a month using a tire Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate (420 kPa) pressure gauge. your tires as soon as possible and check Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It wheel alignment. Also check for damaged WARNING should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). tires or wheels. See “When It Is Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” in • Air pressures should be checked How to check this section for more information. when the tires are cold or you may Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to get inaccurate readings. The purpose of regular rotation is to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your • Check the inflation pressure from achieve more uniform wear for all tires on tires are properly inflated simply by looking time to time while inflating the tire the vehicle. The first rotation is the most at them. Radial tires may look properly gradually, until the specified pres- important. See “Scheduled Maintenance inflated even when they’re under inflated. sure is obtained. Services” in section 6, for scheduled rota- Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the (Continued) tion intervals. tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). 5-35 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE NOTE: WARNING Use of replacement tires with a higher load-carrying capacity than the original Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the tires, or using a tire inflation pressure parts to which it is fastened, can higher than the recommended tire inflation make wheel nuts become loose after pressure, will not increase the GVWR or a time. The wheel could come off and GAWR limit of your vehicle. cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from When It Is Time for New Tires places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this, but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in this section. When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Vehicle Loading Don’t include the compact spare tire in The tires on your vehicle, when they are your tire rotation. inflated to the recommended tire inflation After the tires have been rotated, adjust pressure, have a load-carrying capacity the front and rear inflation pressures as that is greater than the load that will be on shown on the Tire and Loading Information the tires when the vehicle is at its GVWR label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are or GAWR limit. Never use replacement properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut tires that have a load-carrying capacity One way to tell when it’s time for new tires Torque” under “Capacities and Specifica- less than the original tires on your vehicle. is to check the tread wear indicators, which tions” in this section. Tire load-carrying capacity information is will appear when your tires have only 1/16 molded into the tire sidewall typically inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. shown as “Max. Load”. Use of replacement tires with a lower load-carrying capacity You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: than the original tires, or failure to keep the tires inflated to the recommended tire pres- • You can see the indicators at three or sure, may reduce the GVWR or GAWR more places around the tire. limit of your vehicle. • You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. 5-36 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or Uniform Tire Quality Grading snagged deep enough to show cord or WARNING Quality grades can be found where appli- fabric. cable on the tire sidewall between the Replacing the wheels and tires • The tire has a bump, bulge or split. tread shoulder and the maximum section equipped on your vehicle with certain • The tire has a puncture, cut or other width. For example: combinations of aftermarket wheels damage that can’t be repaired well Tread wear 200 Traction AA Tempera- and tires can significantly change the because of the size or location of the steering and handling characteris- ture A damage. tics of your vehicle. Oversized tires may also rub against the fender over The following information relates to the Buying New Tires bumps, causing vehicle damage or system developed by the United States To find out what kind and size of tires you tire failure. Therefore, use only those National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- need, look at the Tire and Loading Infor- wheel and tire combinations tration, which grades tires by tread wear, mation label. approved by SUZUKI Motor Corpora- traction and temperature performance. Make sure the replacements are the same tion as standard or optional equip- (This applies only to vehicles sold in the size, load range, speed rating and con- ment for your vehicle. For United States.) The grades are molded on struction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) information regarding the specified the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. as your original tires. tires, refer to the Tire Information The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system Label located on the driver’s side does not apply to deep tread, winter-type WARNING door pillar or “Tire Inflation Pres- snow tires, space-saver or temporary use sure” in this section. spare tires, tires with nominal rim diame- Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires ters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to which are all the same type and size. some limited-production tires. This is important to ensure proper CAUTION steering and handling of the vehicle. While the tires available on SUZUKI vehi- Replacing the original tires with tires Never mix tires of different size or cles may vary with respect to these grades, type on the four wheels of your vehi- of a different size may result in false they all conform to federal safety require- speedometer or odometer readings. cle. The size and type of tires used ments. Check with your SUZUKI dealer should be only those approved by before purchasing replacement tires SUZUKI Motor Corporation as stan- Tread wear dard or optional equipment for your that differ in size from the original The tread wear grade is a comparative rat- tires. vehicle. ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the gov- ernment course as a tire graded 100. The 5-37 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE relative performance of tires depends upon tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a Wheel Replacement the actual conditions of their use, however, level of performance which all passenger Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or and may depart significantly from the norm car tires must meet under the Federal badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts due to variations in driving habits, service Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts practices and differences in road charac- Grades B and A represent higher levels of and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the teristics and climate. performance on the laboratory test wheel wheel leaks air, replace it (except some than the minimum required by law. aluminum wheels, which can sometimes Traction - AA, A, B, C be repaired). See your SUZUKI dealer if The traction grades, from highest to low- WARNING any of these conditions exist. est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades Your SUZUKI dealer will know the kind of The temperature grade for this tire is represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet wheel you need. established for a tire that is properly pavement as measured under controlled inflated and not overloaded. Exces- Each new wheel should have the same conditions on specified government test sive speed, underinflation, or exces- load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, off- surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire sive loading, either separately or in set and be mounted the same way as the marked C may have poor traction perfor- combination, can cause heat buildup one it replaces. mance. and possible tire failure. If you need to replace any of your wheels, WARNING wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance only with new SUZUKI original equipment The traction grade assigned to this The wheels on your vehicle were aligned parts. This way, you will be sure to have tire is based on straight-ahead brak- and balanced carefully at the factory to the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts ing traction tests, and does not give you the longest tire life and best over- for your vehicle. include acceleration, cornering, all performance. hydroplaning, or peak traction char- Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel bal- WARNING acteristics. ancing are not needed. However, if you Using the wrong replacement wheels, notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle Temperature - A, B, C wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your pulling one way or the other, the alignment The temperature grades are A (the high- vehicle can be dangerous. It could may need to be reset. If you notice your est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- affect the braking and handling of vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth tance to the generation of heat and its your vehicle, make your tires lose air road, your wheels may need to be rebal- ability to dissipate heat when tested under and make you lose control. You could anced. controlled conditions on a specified indoor have a collision in which you or oth- laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem- ers could be injured. Always use the perature can cause the material of the tire correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel to degenerate and reduce tire life, and nuts for replacement. excessive temperature can lead to sudden 5-38 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Tire Chains A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, CAUTION acts much like a skid and may require the CAUTION same correction you’d use in a skid. In any The wrong wheel can also cause rear blowout, remove your foot from the problems with bearing life, brake Use tire chains only where legal and accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under cooling, speedometer or odometer only when you must. Use only SAE control by steering the way you want the calibration, headlamp aim, bumper class “S” type chains that are the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and height, vehicle ground clearance and proper size for your tires. Install them noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake tire or tire chain clearance to the on the front tires and tighten them as to a stop, well off the road if possible. body and chassis. tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and WARNING See “Changing a Flat Tire” in this section follow the chain manufacturer’s for more information. instructions. If you can hear the Lifting a vehicle and getting under it chains contacting your vehicle, stop to do maintenance or repairs is dan- Used Replacement Wheels and retighten them. If the contact gerous without the appropriate safety continues, slow down until it stops. equipment and training. The jack pro- WARNING Driving too fast or spinning the vided with your vehicle is designed wheels with chains on will damage only for changing a flat tire. If it is Putting a used wheel on your vehicle your vehicle. used for anything else, you or others is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s could be badly injured or killed if the been used or how far it’s been driven. If a Tire Goes Flat vehicle slips off the jack. Use the jack It could fail suddenly and cause a provided with your vehicle only for It’s a unusual for a tire to “blowout” while crash. If you have to replace a wheel, you’re driving, especially if you maintain changing a flat tire. use a new SUZUKI original equip- your tire properly. If air goes out of a tire, ment wheel. it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how if you should ever have a “blowout”, here to use your jacking equipment to change a are a few tips about what to expect and flat tire safely. what to do: Changing a Flat Tire If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. wheel damage by driving slowly to a level Take your foot off the accelerator pedal place. Turn on your hazard warning flash- and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to ers. maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. 5-39 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Removing the Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be severely injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from mov- ing: 1) Set the parking brake firmly. 2) Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3) Turn off the engine and do not The following steps will tell you how to use restart while the vehicle is raised. the jack to change a tire. A. Jack 4) Do not allow passengers to B. Wrench remain in the vehicle. C. Jack Handle To be even more certain the vehicle D. Screwdriver won’t move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest The compartment spare tire and tools away from the one being changed. you’ll need are located in the trunk. That would be the tire on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehi- WARNING cle. Only use the jack for lifting this car during an emergency tire change. 1) Remove the trim cover from the floor of the cargo area by pulling up on the tab. 2) Remove the foam tray that contains the tools. 3) Turn the retainer on the compact spare tire counterclockwise and remove the retainer. 5-40 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE 4) Remove the compact spare tire. See 5) Remove the compact spare tire. See “Compact Spare Tire” in this section for “Compact Spare Tire” in this section for more information. more information. 5) Remove the jack, jack handle and the wheel wrench. The jack is located in the cargo area. Turn the jack retainer, located on the right side of the jack, counterclockwise to release it. The jack handle and the wheel wrench are located inside the foam tray. In case of the Wagon models, do the fol- lowing: 3) Near each wheel well is a notch in the N5U5006A frame which the jack head fits in. Position the jack and raise the jack 6) To access the tools, pull the strap on head until it fits firmly into the notch in the tool box cover upward. The tools the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. are located inside the foam tray. Put the compact spare tire near you. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing WARNING the Spare Tire Getting under a vehicle when it is 1) If your vehicle is equipped with wheel jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle covers, loosen the 4 plastic caps by slips off the jack you could be badly N5U5005A hand with the aid of the wheel wrench injured or killed. Never get under a and remove the wheel cover. vehicle when it is supported only by a 1) Open the floor cover by pulling the han- 2) Then use the wheel wrench to loosen jack. dle upward. all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them 2) Lift the floor tray. yet. 3) Release the prop from its retainer and put the prop into the slot. 4) Turn the retainer on the compact spare tire counterclockwise and remove the retainer. 5-41 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE WARNING WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack Never use oil or grease on studs or improperly positioned can damage nuts. If you do, the nuts might come the vehicle and even make the vehi- loose. Your wheel could fall off, caus- cle fall. To help avoid personal injury ing a serious accident. and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location 9) Place the compact spare tire on the before raising the vehicle. wheel-mounting surface. 10)Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by turn- ing it clockwise with your hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 8) Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel 11)Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare handle counterclockwise. Lower the wheel. jack completely. WARNING Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you 4) Insert the jack handle and the wheel change a wheel, remove any rust or wrench into the jack. dirt from the places where the wheel 5) Raise the vehicle by turning the jack attaches to the vehicle. In an emer- handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far gency, you can use a cloth or a paper enough off the ground so there is towel to do this, but be sure to use a enough room for the compact spare tire scraper or wire brush later, if you to fit underneath the wheel well. need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. 6) Remove all of the wheel nuts by turning 12)Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss- them counterclockwise. cross sequence as shown. 7) Remove the flat tire. 5-42 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Storing the Flat Tire and Tools WARNING CAUTION WARNING Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly If you install a full-size tire rather than tightened wheel nuts can cause the your compact spare tire, reinstall the Improperly storing a jack, a tire, or wheel to come loose and even come wheel cover as follows: other equipment in the passenger off. This could lead to an accident. Be 1) Put the wheel cover on the full- compartment of the vehicle could sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If size tire. cause injury. In a sudden stop or col- you have to replace them, be sure to 2) Fasten the 4 plastic caps snugly lision, loose equipment could strike get new SUZUKI original equipment by hand. someone. Store all these items in the wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon 3) Tighten the caps by turning them proper place. as you can and have the nuts tight- an additional 90° with the wheel ened with a torque wrench to the wrench. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire proper torque specification. See - The proper tightening torque is a compartment. Place the tire in the com- “Capacities and Specifications” in maximum of 5.9 lb-ft (8 N·m). partment, then secure the retainer. Store the Index for the wheel nut torque - Tightening to the improper the jack in its housing in the cargo area. specification. torque can cause damage to the Secure the jack by turning the retainer plastic caps. clockwise. Store the tools securely in the foam tray and place the tray on top of the CAUTION tire. Replace the trim cover. CAUTION Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor Wheel covers will not fit on your com- WARNING damage. To avoid expensive brake pact spare. If you try to put a wheel Storing a jack, a tire, or other equip- repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts cover on the compact spare, you ment in the passenger compartment in the proper sequence and to the could damage the cover or the spare. of the vehicle could cause injury. In a proper torque specification. See sudden stop or collision, loose “Capacities and Specifications” in equipment could strike someone. the index for the wheel nut torque Store all these in the proper place. specification. Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your com- The compact spare tire is for temporary pact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel use only. Replace the compact spare tire cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See repaired or replaced. “Compact Spare Tire” in this section. 5-43 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully CAUTION WARNING inflated when your vehicle was new, it can Tire chains won’t fit your compact (Continued) lose air after a time. Check the inflation spare tire. Using them can damage • Do not use tire chains on the com- pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 your vehicle and can damage the pact spare tire. If you must use tire kPa). chains too. Don’t use tire chains on chains, rearrange the wheels so After installing the compact spare tire on your compact spare. standard tires and wheels are fitted your vehicle, you should stop as soon as to the front axle. possible and make sure your compact • The compact spare tire has a much WARNING spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact shorter tread life than the conven- spare tire is made to perform well at tional tires on your vehicle. The compact spare tire and wheel are speeds up to 50 mph (80 km/h), so you intended for temporary emergency Replace the tire as soon as the can finish your trip and have your full-size tread wear indicator appears. use only. Continuous use of the com- tire repaired or replaced where you want. pact spare tire can result in tire fail- • When replacing the compact spare Of course, it’s best to replace your spare tire, use a replacement tire with the ure and loss of control. Always with a full-size tire as soon as you can. observe these precautions when exact same size and construction. Your spare will last longer and be in good using the compact spare tire: shape in case you need it again. • Your vehicle will handle differently with this temporary spare. CAUTION • Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) speed. When the compact spare Tire is • Replace the compact spare tire installed, don’t take your vehicle with a standard tire and wheel as through an automatic car wash with soon as possible. guide rails. The compact spare can • Use of the compact spare tire will get caught on the rails. That can reduce ground clearance. damage the tire and wheel, and • Recommended air pressure for the maybe other parts of your vehicle. compact spare tire is 420 kPa (60 psi). Don’t use your compact spare tire on other (Continued) vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your compact spare tire and its wheel together. 5-44 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Using Cleaner on Fabric Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of 1) Vacuum and brush the area to remove Remember, cleaning products can be haz- dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, any loose dirt. ardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, 2) Always clean a whole trim panel or sec- into flames if you strike a match or get damp cloth. tion. Mask surrounding trim along stitch them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some or welt lines. are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in Cleaning Fabric/Carpet 3) Follow the directions on the container a closed space. When you use anything Your SUZUKI dealer has cleaners for the label. from a container to clean your vehicle, be cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will 4) Apply cleaner with a clean sponge. sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings clean normal spots and stains very well. Don’t saturate the material and don’t and instructions. And always open your rub it roughly. doors or windows when you are cleaning You can get SUZUKI approved cleaning 5) As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, the inside. products from your SUZUKI dealer. See use a sponge to remove any excess “Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials” later Never use these to clean your vehicle: cleaner. in this section. 6) Wipe cleaned area with a clean, water- • Gasoline Here are some cleaning tips: dampened towel or cloth. • Benzene 7) Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry. • Naphtha • Always read the instructions on the • Carbon Tetrachloride cleaner label. Specific Fabric Cleaning Problems • Acetone • Clean up stains as soon as you can - Stains caused by such things as catsup, • Paint Thinner before they set. coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, • Turpentine • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be • Lacquer Thinner • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change removed as follows: • Nail Polish Remover to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. 1) Carefully scrape off excess stain, then They can all be hazardous - some more • If a ring forms on fabric after spot clean- sponge the soiled area with cool water. than others - and they can all damage ing, clean the entire area immediately or 2) If a stain remains, follow the cleaner your vehicle, too. it will set. instructions described earlier. Do not use any of these unless this manual 3) If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or says you can. In many uses, these will urine, treat the area with a water/baking damage your vehicle: soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of bak- ing soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm • Alcohol water. • Laundry Soap 4) Let dry. • Bleach • Reducing Agents 5-45 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Stains caused by candy, ice cream, may- Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Care of Safety Belts onnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains Panel Keep belts clean and dry. can be removed as follows: Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. WARNING 1) Carefully scrape off excess stain. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may 2) First, clean with cool water and allow to Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If cause annoying reflections in the wind- dry completely. you do, it may severely weaken them. shield and even make it difficult to see 3) If a stain remains, follow the cleaner In a crash, they might not be able to through the windshield under certain con- instructions described earlier. provide adequate protection. Clean ditions. safety belts only with mild soap and Cleaning Vinyl lukewarm water. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use warm water and a clean cloth. Use only a mild soap and water solution on • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial clean- Weather-strips dirt. You may have to do this more than ers may affect the surface finish. Silicone grease on weather-strips will once. make them last longer, seal better, and not • Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish Cleaning Glass Surfaces stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Glass should be cleaned often. SUZUKI a clean cloth at least every six months. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner. See Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass During very cold, damp weather more fre- your SUZUKI dealer for this product. cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke quent application may be required. and dust films on interior glass. See Cleaning Leather SUZUKI Vehicle Care/Appearance Materi- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehi- Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a als in this section. cle mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry The paint finish on your vehicle provides with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry CAUTION beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and naturally. Do not use heat to dry. durability. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, • For stubborn stains, use a leather because they may cause scratches. Washing Your Vehicle cleaner. Avoid placing decals on the inside The best way to preserve your vehicle’s fin- • Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based rear window, since they may have to ish is to keep it clean by washing it often or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or be scraped off later. If abrasive clean- with lukewarm or cold water. shoe polish on leather. ers are used on the inside of the rear • Soiled or stained leather should be window, an electric defogger element Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to may be damaged. Any temporary of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t work into the finish, it can harm the license should not be attached use strong soaps or chemical detergents. leather. across the defogger grid. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely. You can get approved cleaning products from your 5-46 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE SUZUKI dealer. See “Vehicle Care/ Grime from the windshield will stick to the Appearance Materials” later in this section. CAUTION wiper blades and affect their performance. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petro- Clean the blades by wiping vigorously with Machine compounding or aggressive leum based, or that contain acid or abra- a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat sives. All cleaning agents should be washer solvent. Then rinse the blades with paint finish may dull the finish or flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on water. leave swirl marks. the surface, or they could stain. Dry the fin- Check the wiper blades and clean them as ish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cot- Foreign materials such as calcium chloride necessary; replace blades that look worn. ton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals Cleaning Aluminum Wheels High pressure car washes may cause from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean water to enter your vehicle. your vehicle’s finish if they remain on cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses soon as possible. If necessary, use non- with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for applied. cloth and a car washing soap to clean painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. The surface of these wheels is similar to exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instruc- Exterior painted surfaces are subject to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t tions under Washing Your Vehicle. aging, weather and chemical fallout that use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive pol- can take their toll over a period of years. ishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with Finish Care You can help to keep the paint finish look- acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them Occasional waxing or mild polishing of ing new by keeping your vehicle garaged because you could damage the surface. your vehicle by hand may be necessary to or covered whenever possible. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum remove residue from the paint finish. You wheels. can get SUZUKI-approved cleaning prod- Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades ucts from your SUZUKI dealer. See “Vehi- Don’t take your vehicle through an auto- cle Care/Appearance Materials” later in If the windshield is not clear after using the matic car wash that has silicone carbide windshield washer, or if the wiper blade this section. tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can chatters when running, wax, sap or other also damage the surface of these wheels. Your vehicle has a “basecoat/clear coat” material may be on the blade or wind- paint finish. The clear coat gives more shield. Cleaning Tires depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Clean the outside of the windshield with a To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with Always use waxes and polishes that are full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The tire cleaner. non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/ windshield is clean if beads do not form clear coat paint finish. when you rinse it with water. 5-47 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Underbody Maintenance CAUTION Chemicals used for ice and snow removal Description Usage and dust control can collect on the under- When applying a tire dressing, Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior body. If these are not removed, acceler- always take care to wipe off any over- Wax-Treated polishing cloth. ated corrosion (rust) can occur on the spray or splash from all painted sur- underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil faces on the body or wheels of the floor pan and exhaust system even though Oil Remover and asphalt. vehicle. Petroleum-based products they have corrosion protection. may damage the paint finish and Chrome Use on chrome or tires. At least every spring, flush these materials Cleaner and stainless steel. from the underbody with plain water. Clean Polish Sheet Metal Damage any areas where mud and debris can col- lect. Dirt packed in close areas of the White Sidewall Removes soil and If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make frame should be loosened before being Tire Cleaner black marks from flushed. Your SUZUKI dealer or an under- whitewalls. sure the body repair shop applies anti-cor- rosion material to parts repaired or body car washing system can do this for Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops, replaced to restore corrosion protection. you. upholstery and con- Original manufacturer replacement parts vertible tops. Chemical Paint Spotting will provide the corrosion protection while Some weather and atmospheric conditions Glass Cleaner Removes dirt, grime, maintaining the warranty. can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pol- smoke and finger- lutants can fall upon and attack painted prints. Finish Damage surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can Any stone chips, fractures or deep Chrome and Removes dirt and take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discol- scratches in the finish should be repaired orations, and small, irregular dark spots Wire Wheel grime from chrome right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly Cleaner wheels and wire etched into the paint surface. and may develop into major repair wheel covers. expense. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Finish Removes dust, finger- Minor chips and scratches can be repaired See your SUZUKI dealer for more informa- Enhancer prints, and surface with touch-up materials available from your tion on purchasing the following products. contaminants, Spray SUZUKI dealer. Larger areas of finish on wipe off. damage can be corrected in your SUZUKI dealer’s body and paint shop. 5-48 | |
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