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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
Tires
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The front and rear tire pressure specifica- tions for your vehicle are listed on the TireInformation 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.
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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 indicators in the grooves. When the indicators appearon 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 tiresshow abnormal wear, have them inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
4) Check for loose wheel nuts. 5) Check that there are no nails, stones orother objects sticking into the tires.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
• Air pressures should be checkedwhen the tires are cold or you mayget inaccurate readings. • Check the inflation pressure from time to time whil e inflating the tire gradually, until the specified pres- sure is obtained. • Never under inflate or over inflatethe tires. Under inflation can cause unusual handling characteristics or cancause 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 causeunusual handling characteristics which may result in an accident.
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
Hitting curbs and running over rocks can damage tires and affect wheelalignment. Be sure to have tires and wheel alignment checked periodi- cally by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
Tire Changing Tool
76MH1004
The jack, wheel wrench and jack handle are stowed in the luggage compartment.
76MH0A129
To remove the spare tire, turn its bolt (1) counterclockwise and remove it.
Jacking Instructions
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1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground. 2) Set the parking brake firmly and shift into “R” (Reverse).
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 beinglifted. 5) Place the spare wheel near the wheel being lifted as shown in the illustrationin case that the jack slips.
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EXAMPLE
(1)
WA R N I N G
After using the tire changing tools, besure to stow them securely or theycan cause injury if an accident occurs.
CAUTION
The jack should be used only to change wheels. It is important to readthe jacking instructions in this sec- tion before attemp ting to use the jack.
WA R N I N G
• Be sure to shift into “R” (Reverse) when you jack up the vehicle.• Never jack up the vehicle with the transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Other- wise, unstable jack may cause anaccident.
EXAMPLE
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
Rear jacking point for garage jack (2)
76MH0A078
Application point for jack stand (3) or two-column lift
61MM0B103
NOTE:For more details, please contact an autho- rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Changing Wheels
To change a wheel, use the following pro-cedure:
1) Clear all passengers and luggage from the vehicle. 2) Remove the jack, tools and spare wheel from the vehicle.3) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel nuts. 4) Jack up the vehicle.5) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel. 6) Before installing the new wheel, clean any mud or dirt off from the surface ofthe wheel and hub with a clean cloth. Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot from driving.7) Install the new wheel and replace the wheel nuts with their cone shaped end facing the wheel. Tighten each nutsnugly by hand until the wheel is securely seated on the hub.
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Tightening torque for wheel nut85 Nm (8.7 kg -m, 62.7 lb-ft)
8) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as shown in the illustration.
(2)EXAMPLE
(3)(3)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Never apply a garage jack to theexhaust pipe, side under spoiler (ifequipped), engine undercover or rear torsion beam.
WA R N I N G
Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten them to the specified torque as soonas possible after changing wheels. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts may comeloose or fall off, which can result in an accident. If you do not have a torque wrench, have the wheel nuttorque checked by an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Loosen
Tighten
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SPECIFICATIONS
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
*1: When tire replacement is necessary and if the specified load index and speed rated tire is not available, then use a tire of higher load index and speed rating.
*2: The spare wheel provided with alloy wheel variant is steel wheel rim, hence follow 4 tire rotation only. (Refer: under section