2010 SUZUKI SX4 spare wheel

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Tire Inspection
Inspect your vehicle’s tires at least
once a month by performing the fol-
lowing checks:
1) Measure the air pressure with a tire
gauge. Adjust the pressure if nec-
essary. Remember to check the
spare tire, too. Refer to the “Mea-
suring Air Pressure” section.
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(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 indica-
tors in the grooves. When the indi-
cators appear on the tread surface,
the remaining depth of the tread is1.6 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 abnor-
mal wear, have them inspected 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.
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.
WARNING
Your SUZUKI 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 Motor Corporation as
standard or optional equipment
for your vehicle.
CAUTION
For intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-
AWD) models, replacing a tire
with one of a different size, or
using different brands among the
four tires can result in damage to
the drive train.

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Compact Spare Tire (if equipped)
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(1) Wear indicator
(2) Indicator location mark
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 tem-
porary emergency use, until the con-
ventional 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.Note that two or more compact spare
tires should not be used on one vehi-
cle simultaneously.
WARNING
The compact spare tire and wheel
are intended for temporary emer-
gency use only. Continuous use
of this spare can result in tire fail-
ure and loss of control. Always
observe these precautions when
using this spare:
 Your vehicle will handle differ-
ently with this temporary spare.
 Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
speed.
 Replace this spare with a stan-
dard tire and wheel as soon as
possible.
 Use of this spare will reduce
ground clearance.
 Recommended air pressure for
this spare is 420 kPa (60 psi).
 Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare. If you must use
tire chains, rearrange the
wheels so standard tires and
wheels are fitted to the front
axle.
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WARNING
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 The compact spare tire has a
much shorter tread life than the
conventional tires on your vehi-
cle. Replace the tire as soon as
the tread wear indicator
appears.
 When replacing the compact
tire, use a replacement tire with
the exact same size and con-
struction.
CAUTION
For intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-
AWD) models, driving with an
underinflated compact spare tire
or over 80 km/h (50 mph) while
using a compact spare tire can
result in damage to the drive
train.

8-1EMERGENCY SERVICE
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Tire Changing ToolSX4
80JC014
SX4 SEDAN
80JC045
The jack, wheel brace, jack handle are
stowed in the luggage compartment.
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To remove the spare tire, turn its bolt (1)
counterclockwise and remove it.
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To remove the jack, turn its shaft counter-
clockwise and pull the jack out of the stor-
age bracket.SX4
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SX4 SEDAN
80JC015
To stow the jack, place it in the storage
bracket and turn the shaft clockwise until
the jack is securely held in place.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
(1)
EXAMPLE
Vehicle Loading: 11

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EMERGENCY SERVICE
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Jacking Instructions
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1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.
2) Set the parking brake firmly and shift
into “P” (Park) if your vehicle has a CVT,
or shift into “R” (Reverse) if your vehicle
has a manual transaxle.
3) Turn on the hazard warning flasher if
your vehicle is near traffic.4) Block the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite of the wheel being
lifted.
5) Place the spare wheel near the wheel
being lifted as shown in the illustration
in case that the jack slips.
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WARNING
The jack should be used only to
change wheels. It is important to read
the jacking instructions in this sec-
tion before attempting to use the
jack.
WARNING
After using the jack, jack handle and
wheel wrench, be sure to stow them
securely or they can cause injury if
an accident occurs.
WARNING
 Be sure to shift into “P” (Park) for a
CVT vehicle, or into “R” (Reverse)
for a manual transaxle vehicle
when you jack up the vehicle.
 Never jack up the vehicle with the
transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Other-
wise, an unstable jack may cause
an accident.
Trailer Towing: 5, 11, 13
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing): 13

8-4
EMERGENCY SERVICE
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Changing WheelsTo change a wheel, use the following pro-
cedure:
1) Remove the jack, tools and spare wheel
from the vehicle.
2) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel
nuts.
3) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking
instructions in this section).
4) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.
5) Before installing the new wheel, clean
any mud or dirt off from the surface of
the wheel and hub with a clean cloth.
Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot
from driving.
6) Install the new wheel and replace the
wheel nuts with their cone shaped end
facing the wheel. Tighten each nut
snugly by hand until the wheel is
securely seated on the hub.
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7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts
in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as
shown in the illustration.
Full Wheel Cover (if equipped)
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(1) or (2) Flat end tool
Your vehicle includes two tools, a wheel
brace and a jack crank, one of which has a
flat end.
Use the tool with the flat end to remove the
full wheel cap, as shown above.
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When installing the cover, make sure that it
is positioned so that it does not cover or
foul the air valve.
WARNING
 Be sure to shift into “P” (Park) in
CVT, or shift into “R” (Reverse) in
manual transaxle when you jack up
the vehicle.
 Never jack up the vehicle with the
transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Other-
wise, unstable jack may cause an
accident.
Wheel tightening torque
85 Nm (61.5 lb-ft, 8.5 kg-m)
WARNING
Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten
them to the specified torque as soon
as possible after changing wheels.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts may come
loose or fall off, which can result in
an accident. If you do not have a
torque wrench, have the wheel nut
torque checked by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing): 13

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INDEX
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INDEXSymbols“CRUISE” Indicator Light.................................................... 2-66
“ESP OFF” Indicator Light ......................................... 2-63, 3-25
“ESP” (Electronic Stability Program) Warning Light ....... 2-63
“ESP” Warning Light ........................................................... 3-25
“SET” Indicator Light .......................................................... 2-66AAccelerator Pedal .................................................................. 3-8
Accessory Socket ................................................................ 5-47
Adding Coolant .................................................................... 7-15
Adjusting Seat Position ...................................................... 2-21
Adjusting Seatbacks ........................................................... 2-22
AIR BAG Light ...................................................................... 2-65
Air Cleaner............................................................................ 7-16
Air Conditioning System ..................................................... 7-50
All Seat Belts ........................................................................ 2-31
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......................................... 3-21
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ................. 2-62
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ....................................... 3-24
Armrest ................................................................................. 5-51
Assist Grips.......................................................................... 5-48
Audio Systems ..................................................................... 5-15
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control).................................................................... 5-9
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)................................... 2-30
Average fuel consumption.................................................. 2-72BBasic Operations ................................................................. 5-18
Battery .................................................................................. 7-35Brake Assist System............................................................ 3-21
Brake Fluid............................................................................ 7-21
Brake Pedal.................................................................... 3-8, 7-22
Brake System Warning Light .............................................. 2-61
Brakes ................................................................................... 7-21
Braking .................................................................................. 3-20
Break-In ................................................................................... 4-1
Bulb Replacement ................................................................ 7-40
CCatalytic Converter ................................................................ 4-1
Changing Engine Oil and Filter........................................... 7-12
Changing Wheels ................................................................... 8-4
Charging Light...................................................................... 2-64
Child Lock System (rear doors) ............................................ 2-3
Child Restraint Systems ...................................................... 2-36
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray............................................. 5-47
Clock ..................................................................................... 2-75
Clutch Pedal .................................................................. 3-8, 7-19
Compact Spare Tire ............................................................. 7-31
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) ............................. 3-11
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) Fluid ................... 7-20
Coolant Level Check ............................................................ 7-15
Coolant Replacement .......................................................... 7-16
Corrosion Prevention ............................................................ 9-1
Cruise Control ...................................................................... 3-18
Cup Holder and Storage Area ............................................. 5-49DDaily Inspection Checklist..................................................... 3-1
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indicator Light ................ 2-68
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System ............................ 2-76
Door Locks ............................................................................. 2-1