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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
60MK0-14E
Tires
74LHT0704
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.
Tire InspectionInspect your vehicle’s tires at least once a
month by performing the following checks:
1) Measure the air pressure with a tire
gauge. Adjust the pressure if neces-
sary. Remember to check the spare
tire, too.
54G136
(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.
EXAMPLE
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.
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.
EXAMPLE
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4) Check for loose wheel nuts.
5) Check that there are no nails, stones or
other objects sticking into the tires.
Tire Rotation5-tire rotation
80JK040
4-tire rotation
54G114
CAUTION
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 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.
NOTICE
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.
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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.
Battery
54G118
For maintenance-free battery (cap-less
type), you need not add water. For tradi-
tional type battery, which has water filler
caps, the level of the battery solution must
be kept between the “UPPER” and the
“LOWER” level lines at all times. If the level
is found to be below the “LOWER” level
line, add distilled water to the “UPPER”
level line. You should periodically check the
battery, battery terminals, and battery
hold-down bracket for corrosion. Remove
corrosion using a stiff brush and ammonia
mixed with water, or baking soda mixed
with water. After removing corrosion, rinse
with clean water.
If your vehicle is not going to be driven for
a month or longer, disconnect the cable
from the negative terminal of the battery to
help prevent discharge.
WARNING
Batteries produce flammable
hydrogen gas. Keep flames and
sparks away from the battery or an
explosion may occur. Never smoke
when working in the vicinity of the
battery.
When checking or servicing the
battery, disconnect the negative
cable. Be careful not to cause a
short circuit by allowing metal
objects to contact the battery posts
and the vehicle at the same time.
To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump starting instructions
in the “EMERGENCY SERVICE”
section of this manual if it is neces-
sary to jump start your vehicle.
EXAMPLE (traditional type)
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60MK0-14E
Specified Oil ........................................................................... 7-7
Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-43
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine ........................................ 3-8
Starting the Engine ................................................................ 3-8
Steering ................................................................................ 7-19
Sun Visor .............................................................................. 5-39
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)........................ 2-30TTachometer .......................................................................... 2-43
Tailgate ................................................................................... 2-4
Temperature Gauge ............................................................. 2-44
Theft Deterrent Alarm System .............................................. 2-7
Thermometer ........................................................................ 2-46
Tilt Steering Lock Lever...................................................... 2-55
Tire Chains ............................................................................. 4-4
Tire Changing Tool ................................................................ 8-1
Tire Inspection ..................................................................... 7-20
Tire Rotation......................................................................... 7-21
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-20
To Raise the Vehicle with a Garage Jack ............................ 8-3
Towing .................................................................................... 8-7
Trailer Towing ........................................................................ 6-1
Transaxle selector position indicator
(for automatic transaxle vehicles)...................................... 2-47
Transaxle Warning Light ..................................................... 2-41
Trip meter ............................................................................. 2-48
Turn Signal Control Lever................................................... 2-52
Turn Signal Indicators ......................................................... 2-42
Turn Signal Operation ......................................................... 2-52
UUniversal Serial Bus (USB) Socket..................................... 5-42
USB device ........................................................................... 5-23
Using the Transaxle ............................................................... 3-9VVehicle Cleaning .................................................................... 9-2
Vehicle Identification ........................................................... 10-1
Vehicle Loading...................................................................... 6-1WWalk-in Type Seats (for 2nd row seats) ............................. 2-17
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................. 2-38
Washing .................................................................................. 9-4
Waxing .................................................................................... 9-5
Windows ............................................................................... 2-11
Windshield Washer .............................................................. 2-54
Windshield Washer Fluid .................................................... 7-35
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................. 2-53
Windshield Wipers ............................................................... 2-54
Wiper and Washer Operation .............................................. 2-54
Wiper Blades ........................................................................ 7-31