2018 SUZUKI JIMNY catalytic converter

DRIVING TIPS
DRIVING TIPS
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DRIVING TIPS
Catalytic converter
78RB04003
The purpose of the catalytic converter is to minimize the amount of harmful pollutants in your vehicle's exhaust. Use of lead".d fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic converters is prohibited, because lead deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo­nents of the catalyst system.
The converter is designed to last the life of the vehicle under normal usage and when unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte­nance is required on the converter. How­ever, it is very important to keep the engine properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which can result from an improperly tuned engine, may cause overheating of the catalytic converter. This may result in permanent
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heat damage to the catalytic converter and other vehicle components.
NOTICE
To mm,m,ze the possibility of cata­lytic converter or other vehicle dam­age: • Maintain the engine in the proper operating condition. In the event of an engine malfunc­tion, particularly one involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance, have the vehi­cle serviced promptly. • Do not turn off the engine or inter­
rupt the ignition when the t(ans~i~­sion is in gear and the vehicle 1s m motion. Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle, or coasting down a hill. Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as during diagnos­tic testing. • Do not idle the vehicle for pro­longed periods if idling seems rough or there are other malfunc­tions. Do not allow the fuel tank to get near the empty level.
A. WARNING
Be careful where you park and drive; the catalytic converter and other exhaust components can get very hot. As with any vehicle, do not park or operate this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust system.

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).

are spilled or leaked, clean and dry the
area immediately.
Park your vehicle in a dry, well-venti­
lated area Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly­ventilated area. If you often wash your vehicle in the garage and place it there in wet condition, your garage may be damp. The high humidity in the garage may cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet vehi­cle may corrode even in a heated garage if the ventilation is poor.
Use mud and gravel shields The use of mud and gravel shields will help protect your vehicle, especially if you fre­quently drive on gravel or salted roads. Full-size shields, which extend as close to the road as is practical, are the best. The fittings for such shields should also be cor­rosion resistant. Please check with your SUZUKI dealer for information on these
shields.
A WARNING
Do not apply additional undercoating or rust preventive coating on or around exhaust system components such as the catalytic converter and exhaust pipes. A fire could be started if the undercoating substance
becomes overheated.
APPEARANCE CARE
Vehicle cleaning
A WARNING
When cleaning the interior or exterior of the vehicle, do not use flammable solvents such as lacquer thinners, gasoline and benzene. Also, do not use cleaning materials such as bleaches and strong household detergents. The materials could cause personal injury or damage to
the vehicle.
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Fuel recommendation
78RB0901R
To avoid damaging catalytic converter, you must use unleaded gasoline with an octane number (RON) of 91 or higher (or 95 or higher if a "RON 95" label is attached on the fuel filler lid), which complies with the Euro­pean standard EN228. Do not use gasoline with additives containing metal.This is identi­fied by a label attached on fuel lid that states: "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY", "NUR UNVERBLEITES BENZIN", "ENDAST BLY­FRI BENSIN" or "SOLO GASOLINA SIN PLOMO".
Gasoline-ethanol blends Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are commercially available in certain areas. Blends of this type may be used in your vehicle if they are no more than 10% etha­nol. Check that this gasoline-ethanol blend has octane ratings no lower than those recommended for the gasoline.
Use the recommended gasoline which conforms to the following labels.
NOTE: If you are not satisfied with the driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle when you use a gasoline-alcohol blend, you should switch back to unleaded gasoline contain­ing no alcohol.
Gasoline containing MTBE (where legally available) Unleaded gasoline containing MTB_E (methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in your vehicle if the MTBE content 1s not greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel does not contain alcohol.
SPECIFICATION
NOTICE
The fuel tank has an air space to allow for fuel expansion in hot weather. If you continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has automati-cally shut off or an initial blowback occurs, the air chamber will become full. Exposure to heat when fully fuelled in this manner will result in leakage due to fuel expansion. To prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling after the filler nozzle has automati-cally shut off, or when initial vent blowback occurs, if using an alterna-tive non-automatic system.
NOTICE
Be careful not to spill fuel containing alcohol while refueling. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up immediately. Fuels containing alco-hol can cause paint damage, which is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE: For the fuel recommendation of Chile, Panama and Argentina models, refer to "For Chile, Panama and Argentina" in the "SUPPLEMENT" section.
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INDEX
INDEX Brake system warning light ................................................ 2-41
Brakes ................................................................................... 6-33 Symbols Braking .................................................................................. 3-53 "SOS" button ..................................................................... 10-12 Brightness control ...................................................... 2-17. 2-26
A Built date ............................................................................... 10-1
Accelerator pedal ................................................................... 3-7 Bulb replacement ................................................................. 6-47
Accessory socket .................................................................. 5-6 C Adding coolant. .................................................................... 6-29 Catalytic converter ................................................................. 4-9 Adjusting headlight pattern ................................................ 2-60 Central door locking system ................................................. 2-3
Air cleaner ............................................................................ 6-30 Changing engine oil and filter ............................................. 6-26 Air conditioning system ...................................................... 6-58 Changing wheels .................................................................... 7-4 AIRBAG light ............................................................... 1-36. 2-45 Charging light ....................................................................... 2-44
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................... 3-54. 3-56 Chassis serial number ........................................................... 9-1 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light.. ................... 2-42 Child restraint ....................................................................... 10-1 Anti-theft feature .................................................................. 5-76 Child restraint system for countries applied Assist grips ............................................................................ 5-8 for UN Regulation No.16 ............................................. 1-20. 10-7 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light.. ....... 2-50 Child restraint systems ....................................................... 1-18
Automatic heating and air conditioning system Clock ............................................................................ 2-19. 2-29 (climate control) ................................................................... 5-23 Clutch pedal ................................................................... 3-7. 6-33 Automatic light operation ................................................... 2-56 Coolant level check .............................................................. 6-29 Automatic transmission ...................................................... 3-1 O Coolant replacement... ......................................................... 6-29 Average fuel consumption ......................................... 2-20. 2-30 Corrosion prevention ............................................................. 8-1 Average speed ..................................................................... 2-30 Cup holder ............................................................................ 5-11
8 Cup holder and storage area .............................................. 5-1 O
Battery .................................................................................. 6-41 D
Battery replacement .............................................................. 2-7
Bluetooth® audio ................................................................. 5-71
Bluetooth® hands-free ......................................................... 5-62
Daily inspection check list ..................................................... 3-1
Daytime running light .......................................................... 6-50
Daytime running light (D.R.L.) system ............................... 2-58 Brake assist system ............................................................ 3-53 Door locks ............................................................................... 2-2
Brake fluid ............................................................................ 6-33 Drive belt ............................................................................... 6-23 Brake pedal ................................................................... 3-7. 6-34
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