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Tire rotation
4-tire rotation
54G114
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.
NOTE:
(For Mexico)
For additional instruction, refer to “SUP-
PLEMENT” section in the end of this book.
Compact spare tire (if equipped)
54G115
(1) Wear indicator
(2) Indicator location mark
Your vehicle comes equipped with a com-
pact spare tire. It is designed to save
space in your storage area, and its lighter
weight facilitates installing the spare tire
when getting a flat tire. It is only intended
for temporary emergency use, until the
conventional tire can be repaired or
replaced. The inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire should be checked at
least once a month. 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 vehicle simulta-
neously.
WA R N I N G
The compact spare tire and wheel are
intended for temporary emergency
use only. Continuous use of this
spare can result in tire failure and
loss of control. Always observe these
precautions when using this spare:
• Your vehicle should be handled in a
different way when using this
spare.
• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Replace this spare with a standard
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 com-
pact spare. If you must use tire
chains, rearrange the wheels so
standard tires and wheels are fitted
to the front axle.
• The compact spare tire has a much
shorter tread life than the conven-
tional tires on your vehicle.
Replace the tire as soon as the
tread wear indicator appears.
• When replacing the compact spare
tire, use a replacement tire with the
exact same size and construction.
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54P000705
To remove the battery:
1) Disconnect the negative cable (2).
2) Disconnect the positive cable (3).
3) Remove the bracket bolt (4) and
remove the bracket (5).
4) Remove the battery.
To install the battery:
1) Install the battery in the reverse order of
removal.
2) Tighten the bracket bolt and battery
cables securely.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected, some of
the vehicle’s functions will be initialized
and/or deactivated.
These functions must be required to reset
after the battery is reconnected.(Battery label)
54P000733
(6) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
(7) Chemical symbol of “Pb”The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (5)
located on the battery label indicates that
the used battery should be collected sepa-
rately from ordinary household trash.
The chemical symbol of “Pb” (6) indicates
the battery contains more than 0.004%
lead.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed
of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-
vent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropri-
ate trash handling of the battery. The recy-
cling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed infor-
mation about disposing of or recycling the
used battery, consult your SUZUKI dealer.
(2)
(3)
(4)(5)EXAMPLEWA R N I N G
Batteries contain toxic substances
including sulfuric acid and lead. They
could have potential negative conse-
quences for the environment and
human health. Used batteries must
be disposed of or recycled according
to applicable rules or regulations and
must not be disposed of with ordi-
nary household trash. Make sure not
to tip over the battery when you
remove it from the vehicle. Other-
wise, sulfuric acid could run out and
you might get injury.
Pb
(6)
(7)
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61MM0B078
(3) Removal
(4) Installation
2) To remove the bulb of the front turn sig-
nal light (1) from the bulb holder, push
in the bulb and turn it counterclockwise.
To install a new bulb, push it in and turn
it clockwise.
To remove and install the bulb of the
front position light (2), simply pull out or
push in the bulb.
Front fog light (if equipped)
1) Start the engine. Turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of the fog
light to be replaced to replace the bulb
easily. Then turn off the engine.
54P000732
2) Remove the screws (1).
54P000712
3) Remove the clips (2) by prying them off
with a flat-bladed screwdriver as shown
in the illustration.
(2)
(1) (3)
(4)
EXAMPLE
(1)
EXAMPLE
(2)
EXAMPLE
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1) Start the engine. Turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of the fog
light to be replaced the bulb easily.
Then turn off the engine.
54P000732
2) Remove the screws (1).
54P000712
3) Remove the clips (2) by prying them off
with a flat-bladed screwdriver as shown
in the illustration.
54P000713
4) Remove the end of the front fender
splash guard (3), and open the end of
the cover (4) inside the fender.(1)
EXAMPLE
(2)
EXAMPLE
(3)(4)
EXAMPLE
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Tire changing tool
61MM0B100
(1) Jack
(2) Wheel brace
(3) Jack handle
The tire changing tools are stowed in the
luggage compartment.
Refer to “LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT” in
“ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS”
section.
80J048
To remove the spare tire (if equipped), turn
its bolt (1) counterclockwise and remove it.
Jacking instructions
75F062
1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.
2) Set the parking brake firmly and shift
into “R” (Reverse).
EXAMPLE
(3)
(2)
(1)
WA R N I N G
After using the tire changing tools,
stow them securely or they can
cause injury if an accident occurs.
CAUTION
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.
(1)
WA R N I N G
• 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 an
accident.
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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 the jack slips.
54G25363J100
63J101
6) Position the jack at an angle as shown
in the illustration and raise the jack by
turning the jack handle clockwise until
the jack-head groove fits around the
jacking bar beneath the vehicle body.7) Continue to raise the jack slowly and
smoothly until the tire clears the
ground. Do not raise the vehicle more
than necessary.
WA R N I N G
• Use the jack only to change wheels
on level, hard ground.
• Never jack up the vehicle on an
inclined surface.
• Never raise the vehicle with the
jack in a location other than the
specified jacking point (shown in
the illustration) near the wheel to
be changed.
• Check that the jack is raised at
least 25 mm (1 inch) before it con-
tacts the flange. Use of the jack
when it is within 25 mm (1 inch) of
being fully collapsed may result in
failure of the jack.
• Never get under the vehicle when it
is supported by the jack.
• Never run the engine when the
vehicle is supported by the jack
and never allow passengers to
remain in the vehicle.
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NOTE:
For more details, contact an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
Changing wheels
To 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
bolts.
3) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking
instructions in this section).4) Remove the wheel bolts and wheel.
61MM0A209
5) Clean any mud or dirt off from the sur-
face of the wheel (1), hub (2), thread
part (3) and surface of the wheel bolts
(4) with a clean cloth. Clean the hub
carefully; it may be hot from driving.
6) Install the new wheel and replace the
wheel bolts with their cone shaped end
facing the wheel. Tighten each bolt
snugly by hand until the wheel is
securely seated on the hub.
81A057
Tightening torque for wheel bolt
85 Nm (8.7 kg-m, 62.7 lb-ft)
7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the
bolts with a wrench in numerical order
as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE
Never apply a garage jack to the
exhaust pipe, side under spoiler (if
equipped), engine undercover or rear
torsion beam.
WA R N I N G
• 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 an
accident.
(2)
(4)
(1)
(3)
WA R N I N G
Use genuine wheel bolts and tighten
them to the specified torque as soon
as possible after changing wheels.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly
tightened wheel bolts may come
loose or fall off, which can result in
an accident. If you do not have a
torque wrench, have the wheel bolt
torque checked by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
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Full wheel cover (if equipped)
60G309
(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.
54P000803
Install the full wheel cover not to cover or
foul the air valve.
Flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
The flat tire repair kit is stowed in the lug-
gage compartment.
Refer to “LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT” in
“ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS”
section.EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Failure to follow the instructions in
this section for using the flat tire
repair kit can result in an increased
risk of loss of control and an acci-
dent.
Carefully read and follow the instruc-
tions in this section.