2018 SUZUKI JIMNY tow

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
With the engine running, measure the dis­tance between the brake pedal and floor carpet when the pedal is depressed with approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force. The minimum distance required is as specified. Since your vehicle's brake system is self­adjusting, there is no need for pedal adjustment. If the pedal to floor carpet distance as measured above is less than the minimum distance required, have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: • When measuring the distance between the brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to include the floor mat or rubber on the floor carpet in your measurement. Measure the distance at the brake pedal's side facing toward the passen­ger's door.
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A WARNING
If you experience any of the following problems with your vehicle's brake system, have the vehicle inspected immediately by a SUZUKI dealer. Poor braking performance Uneven braking (brakes not work­ing uniformly on all wheels.) Excessive pedal travel Brake dragging Excessive noise
Parking brake
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Ratchet tooth specification 11b": 4th-9th Lever pull force (1 ): 200 N (20 kg, 45 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper adjust­ment 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 speci­fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels should be securely locked. If the parking brake is not properly adjusted or the brakes drag is suspected even after the lever has been fully released, have the parking brake inspected and/or adjusted by a SUZUKI dealer.

Wiper blades
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If the wiper blades become brittle or dam­aged, or make streaks when wiping, replace the wiper blades.
To install new wiper blades, follow the pro­cedures below.
NOTICE
To avoid scratching or breaking the window, do not let the wiper arm strike the window while replacing the wiper blade.
NOTE: Some wiper blades may be different from the ones described here depending on vehicle specifications. If so, consult a SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement method.
For windshield wipers:
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1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win­dow.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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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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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
(Removal)
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(Installation)
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(3) Retainer
4) If the new blade is provided without the two metal retainers, 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 into the arm.
For rear windshield wipers:
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(1) Lock end (2) Blade rubber
1) Lift the rear wiper arm a little from the rear window. Remove the wiper frame from the rear wiper arm by pushing the lock end (1) from the side of wiper blade frame and then by pushing the wiper frame to the direction of the arrow with the lock end (1) free from locking in the above illustration.
NOTE: Return the rear wiper arm slowly after removing the rear wiper blade.

EMERGENCY SERVICE
EMERGENCY SERVICE
Tyre changing tool .............................................................. 7-1
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Jacking instructions ........................................................... 7-1
Jump-starting instructions ................................................. 7-5
Towing your vehicle (recreational towing) ....................... 7-6
Engine trouble: Starter does not operate ......................... 7-10
Engine trouble: Does not start ........................................... 7-10
Engine trouble: Overheating .............................................. 7-10
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
Tyre changing tool
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(3) (1) (2)
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(1) Jack (2) Jack handle (3) Wheel wrench
The tyre changing tools are stowed in the luggage compartment. Refer to "LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT" in "ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS" section.
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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 an automatic transmission, or shift int6 "R" (Reverse) if your vehicle has a manual transmission.
A WARNING
Shift into "P" (Park) for an automatic transmission, or into "R" (Reverse) for a manual transmission vehicle when you jack up the vehicle. • Never jack up the vehicle with the transmission in 11N" (Neutral). Oth­erwise, unstable jack may cause an accident.
3) Turn on the hazard warning switch 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 is slipped.

EMERGENCY SERVICE
A. 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 a SUZUKI dealer.
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Jump-starting instructions
A. WARNING
Never attempt to jump-start your vehicle if the lead-acid battery appears to be frozen. Batteries in this condition may explode. When making jump lead connec­tions, check that your hands and the jump leads remain clear from pulleys, belts or fans. Lead-acid batteries produce flam­mable hydrogen gas. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may occur. Never smoke when working near the bat­tery. If the booster battery you use for jump-starting is installed in another vehicle, check that the two vehicles are not touching each other. If your lead-acid battery discharges repeatedly, for no apparent reason, have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer. • To avoid harm to yourself or dam­age to your vehicle or battery, fol­low the jump-starting instructions below. If you are in doubt, call for qualified road service.
NOTICE
Your vehicle should not be started by pushing or towing. This starting method could result in permanent damage to the catalytic converter. Use jump leads to start a vehicle with a weak or flat battery.
1) Use only a 12-volt lead-acid battery to jump-start your vehicle. Position the good 12-volt lead-acid battery close to your vehicle so that the jump leads will reach both batteries. When using a bat­tery installed on another vehicle, check that two vehicles do not touch each other. Set the parking brakes fully on both vehicles. 2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except those necessary for safety reasons (for example, headlights or hazard lights).

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3) Connect jump leads as follows:
1. Connect one end of the first jump lead to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery (1 ). 2. Connect the other end to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (2). 3. Connect one end of the second jump lead to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (2).
4. Make the final connection to an unpainted metal part (3) of engine cylinder head in the vehicle with the discharged battery (1 ).
A WARNING
Never connect the jump lead directly to the negative (-) terminal of the dis­charged battery, or an explosion may occur.
4) If the booster battery you are using is fitted to another vehicle, start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery. Run the engine at moderate speed. 5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 6) Remove the jump leads in the exact reverse order in which you connected them.
EMERGENCY SERVICE
Towing your vehicle
(recreational towing)
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional service. A SUZUKI dealer can provide you with detailed tow­ing instructions.
A WARNING
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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EMERGENCY SERVICE
A safety chain should always be used when you tow your vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle with the rear wheels directly on the ground (and the transmission in neutral). If you do, the transmission will be damaged fatally.
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A WARNING
For vehicles equipped with the dual sensor brake support, if your vehicle is towed with the engine on, press dual sensor brake support OFF switch and turn off the dual sensor brake support. If not, accidents related to the system being turned on may occur.
NOTICE
Observe the following instructions when towing your vehicle. To help avoid damage to your vehi­cle during towing, proper equip­ment and towing procedures must be used. • Using the frame hook, tow your vehicle on paved roads for short distances at low speed.
Before towing
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If you tow your vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, shift the transmis­sion into Neutral and make sure the 4WD indicator on the instrument cluster comes on when you use the transfer lever to shift into 4-wheel drive high range position ("4H") and goes off when you use the transfer lever to shift into 2-wheel high drive position ("2H") with the engine run­ning. If the 4WD indicator does not come on or it does not go off, that means, the air­locking hubs cannot be locked or unlocked, the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels lifted and the rear wheels on a dolly.