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Parking Brake
EXAMPLE
Ratchet tooth specification "b": 5th -7th Lever pull force (1): 200 N (20 kg, 44 Ibs)
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Check the parking brake for proper adjust
ment by counting the number of clicks made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull up on the parking brake lever to the
point of full engagement. The parking brake lever should stop between the speci
fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels
should be securely locked. If the parking brake is not properly adjusted or the
brakes drag after the lever has been fully released, have the parking brake inspected
and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.
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Steering
EXAMPLE
Steering wheel play "c": 0-30 mm (0.0 -1.2 in.)
\! "c"
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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.
Power Steering (if equipped)
(1) UPPER (2) LOWER
(1)
(2)
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Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage.
Power Steering Fluid Check the fluid level by looking at the reservoir in the engine compartment when the fluid is cold (about room temperature).
Check that the fluid
level is between the (1) and (2) lines. If the fluid level is near the (2) line, fill it up to the (1) line with an auto
matic transmission fluid eauivalent to DEXRON®-II, DEXRON@-IIE or DEXRON®-III. Do not overfill.
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A WARNING
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.
4) Check for loose wheel nuts. 5) Check that there are no nails, stones or
other objects sticking into the tires.
A WARNING
• 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 certain 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.
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CAUTION
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.
Tire Rotation Vehicle equipped with 225nOR16 tires
have a spare wheel and tire that are the
same size as the wheels and tires on the
vehicle, and
can use a 5-tire rotation as
shown in the example below.
5-tire rotation
L: Left hand drive R: Right hand drive
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A WARNING
Never perform a 5-tire rotation when
the type and size of the spare wheel and tire are not the same as the other
wheels and tires equipped on your
vehicle.
Vehicle equipped with 225/65R17 tires
have a spare wheel and tire that are a different size than the wheels and tires on the vehicle, and must use a 4-tire rotation as
shown in the example below.
4-tire rotation
Front
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To avoid uneven wear of your tires and to
prolong their life, rotate the tires as illustrated. Tires should be rotated every 10000 km (6000 miles). After rotation, adjust front
and rear tire pressures to the specification
