2005 SUZUKI MARUTI tow

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Luggage Area Cover
(if equipped)Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment are hidden from view by
a luggage area cover.
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EXAMPLE
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Do not carry items on top of the lug-
gage area cover, even if they are
small and light. Objects on top of the
cover could be thrown about in an
accident, causing injury, or could
obstruct the driver’s rear view.
Shopping Hook (if equipped)
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EXAMPLE
The shopping hooks are located on the both
sides of the luggage compartment.
You can hang the shopping bag or other
suitable objects on the hook. This hook is
not designed for large or heavy items.
Frame HooksFront
The towing hook (1) is provided on the front
of the vehicle for use in emergency situations.
To install the hook (1), follow the procedure
below.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the luggage area
cover:
Do not push down on it or lean on it.
Handle it carefully when installing or
removing.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7-11
(with spare tyre)
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1) Pick up the towing hook (1) and jack
handle (A). The towing hook and jack
handle in the storage bag are stowed
just under the spare tyre in the luggage
compartment.2) Remove the cover (B) by using a jack
handle (A) covered with a soft cloth as
shown in the illustration.
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3) Install the towing hook (1) by hand.
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To remove the towing hook (1), reverse the
procedure used to install the towing hook.
Rear
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The frame hook (2) is provided on the rear
of the vehicle for use in emergency situations.
To tow your vehicle on the road or highway,
follow the instruction of “Towing” in “EMER-
GENCY SERVICE” or “VEHICLE LOADING
AND TOWING” section.EXAMPLE4) To tighten the towing hook (1), turn it
clockwise by using a jack handle (A)
until the hook (1) is securely installed.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7-12Do not use the hooks (1) and (2) to
tow (or be towed by) another vehicle
on the road or highway. These hooks
are designed for use in emergency
situations and sea shipping purposes
only.
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EXAMPLE
The hooks (3) and frame holes (4) (if
equipped) are provided for shipping pur-
poses only.EXAMPLE
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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
Vehicle LoadingYour vehicle was designed for specific weight
capacities. The weight capacities of your
vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR, front and rear). The
GVWR and GAWR (front and rear) are listed
in the “SPECIFICATIONS” section.
GVWR – Maximum permissible overall weight
of the fully loaded vehicle (including all the
occupants, accessories and cargo plus the
trailer nose weight if towing a trailer).
GAWR – (Front and Rear) Maximum per-
missible weight on an individual axle.
Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual
loads at the front and rear axles can only be
determined by weighing the vehicle. Compare
these weights to the GVWR and GAWR (front
and rear). If the gross vehicle weight or the
load on either axle exceeds these ratings, you
must remove enough weight to bring the load
down to the rated capacity.
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Always distribute cargo evenly. To
avoid personal injury or damage to your
vehicle, always secure cargo to prevent
it from shifting if the vehicle moves
suddenly. Place heavier objects on the
floor and as far forward in the cargo
area as possible. Never pile cargo
higher than the top of the seat backs.
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Never overload your vehicle. The gross
vehicle weight (sum of the weights of
the vehicle, all the occupants,
accessories, cargo plus trailer nose
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Vweight if towing a trailer) must never
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR). In addition, never
distribute a load so that the weight on
either the front or rear axle exceeds
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).Trailer TowingYour MARUTI SUZUKI was originally
designed to carry people and a normal
amount of cargo, not to tow a trailer. MARUTI
SUZUKI does not recommend you use your
vehicle to tow a trailer if there is not any local
regulation about towing capacity permitted (for
example, registered or statutory towing
capacity). Towing a trailer can adversely affect
handling, durability, and fuel economy.When you tow your vehicle, follow the
instructions below to avoid accidents
and damage to your vehicle. In addition,
be sure to observe government and
local requirements regarding vehicle
lighting and trailer hitches or tow bars.
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Towing Your VehicleYour vehicle may be towed behind another
Vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided
you use the proper towing method specified
for your vehicle. The towing method you
must use depends on the specifications of
your vehicle: whether it is a manual
transmission vehicle or an automatic
transmission vehicle.
Use the towing instruction table to select the
proper towing method for your vehicle, and
carefully follow the corresponding
instructions. Be sure to use proper towing
equipment designed for recreational towing
and make sure that towing speed does not
exceed 90 km/h.
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A safety chain should always be used
when you tow your vehicle.
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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE
DRIVE TRANSAXLE TOWING
TRAIN METHOD2WDA/T
(AUTO)
M/T
(MANUAL)A
A B
Towing an automatic transaxle vehicle
with four wheels on the ground can
result in damage to the automatic
transaxle.
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NOTICE
A: 2WD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL
TRANSAXLE OR AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE1) Secure the front wheels on a towing
dolly according to the instructions
provided by the dolly manufacturer.
2) Release the parking brake.
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TOWING METHOD AFROM THE FRONT:
FRONT WHEELS ON A DOLLY
AND REAR WHEELS ON THE GROUND
B: 2WD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL
TRANSAXLE1) Shift the manual transaxle lever into
neutral.
2) Turn the ignition key to the “ACC”
position to unlock the steering wheel.
3) Release the parking brake.
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TOWING METHOD BFROM THE FRONT:
FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND
NOTICE
The steering column is not strong
enough to withstand shocks
transmitted from the front wheels
during towing. Always unlock the
steering wheel before towing.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-20
ensure proper steering and handling
of the vehicle. Never mix tyres of
different size or type on the four
wheels of your vehicle. The size and
type of tyres used should be only
those approved by MARUTI SUZUKI
as standard or optional equipment
for your vehicle.
Replacing the wheels and tyres
equipped on your vehicle with cer-
tain combinations of aftermarket
wheels and tyres can significantly
change the steering and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Therefore, use only those wheel and
tyre combinations which are
approved by MARUTI SUZUKI for
your vehicle.
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Replacing the original tyres with tyres
of a different size may result in false
speedometer or odometer readings.
Check with your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer before purchasing replacement
tyres that differ in size from the
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Tire RotationTo avoid uneven wear of your tyres and to
prolong their life, rotate the tyres as
illustrated. Tyres should be rotated as rec-
ommended in the periodic maintenance
schedule. After rotation, adjust front and
rear tyre pressures to the specification listed
on your vehicle’s Tyre Information Label.Wheel BalancingIf the vehicle vibrates abnormally on smooth
road, have the wheels balanced at Maruti
Suzuki authorized workshop.Wheel AlignmentIn case of abnormal tyre wear or pulling
towards one side, have the wheel aligned
at Maruti Suzuki authorized workshop.
Tubeless Tyres (If equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless Tyres.
In tubeless tyre, a thin layer of butyl rubber
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is used for lining the inside of the tubeless
tyre. This layer is to prevent air loss and
fulfilling the purpose of tube. The air pressure
is maintained by the sealing between tyre
bead and wheel rim. Tubeless tyres are
having advantage of slow air loss and
preventing sudden deflation while driving.Care and maintenance tips for tube-
less tyres1. Always maintain recommended inflation
pressure. Driving continously at low
inflation pressure can lead to tyre damage.
2. In case any leakage is found, check for
any nail penetration/valve core damage
or rim bent. Damaged wheel must not
be used.
3. In case tyre has run at low pressue, it
must be inspected for any defect.
4. Whenver new tyre is fitted, replace the
valve.
5. If continous high speed driving is
required, increase tyres pressure by 5
psi over recommended inflation pressure.
6. Never run the tyre beyond TWI (Tread
wear indicator). The tyre is recommen-ded
to be replaced when the remaining tread
has worn to this point. The indicators are
spaced across the tread around the tyre
marked by a triagular symbol (TWI).
7. Always prefer tubeless tyre mounting
machine. In case of manual mounting-
tyre/wheel rim damage may occur.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-29
CAUTION
To avoid scratching or breaking of the
window, do not let the wiper arm
strike the window while replacing the
wiper blade.
For windshield wipers:NOTE:
Some wiper blades may be different from
the ones described here depending on
vehicle specifications. If so, consult your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for proper
replacement method.1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
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To install new wiper blades, follow the pro-
cedures below.
2) Squeeze lock (1) towards wiper arm (2)
and remove the wiper frame from the
arm as shown.
3) Unlock the lock end of the wiper blade
and slide the blade out as shown.
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EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Removal
Installation
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-30
For rear wipers (if equipped)
1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
2) Remove the wiper frame from the arm
as shown.
3) Slide the blade out as shown.
NOTE:
Do not flex the wiper blade frame end more
than necessary. If you do, it can break off.
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4) If the new blade is provided without the
two metal retainers (1) move them from
the old blade to the new one.
5) Install the new blade in the reverse order
of removal. with the locked end
positioned toward the wiper arm.
Make sure the blade is properly retained
by all the hooks. Lock the blade end into
place.
6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm, making
sure that the lock lever is snapped
securely in the arm.
Windshield Washer Fluid(Front and rear)
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EXAMPLE
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(1) Retainer