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7-1
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
60A187S
WA R N I N G
You should take extreme care when working on your vehicle to preventaccidental injury. Here are a few pre- cautions that you should be espe- cially careful to observe:(Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)• To prevent damage or unintendedactivation of the air bag system be sure the battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been inthe “LOCK” position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on yourMARUTI SUZUKI. Do not touch air bag system components, or wires. The wires are wrapped with yellowtape or yellow tubing, and the cou- plers are yellow for easy identifica- tion.• Do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas. • When the engine is running, keephands, clothing, tools, and other objects away from the fan and drive belt. Even though the fan may notbe moving, it can automatically turn on without warning. • When it is necessary to do servicework with the engine running, make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transaxle is in Neutral.• Do not touch ignition wires or other ignition system parts when start- ing the engine or when the engineis running, or you could receive an electric shock. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)• Be careful not to touch a hotengine, exhaust manifold and pipes, muffler, radiator and water hoses.• Do not allow smoking, sparks, or flames around fuel or the battery. Flammable fumes are present.• Do not get under your vehicle if it is supported only with the portable jack provided in your vehicle.• Be careful not to cause accidental short circuits be tween the positive and negative battery terminals.• Keep used oil, coolant, and other fluids away from children and pets. Dispose of used fluids properly;never pour them on the ground, into sewers, etc.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
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EMERGENCY SERVICETire Changing Tool ............................................................. 8-1
Jacking Instructions ........................................................... 8-1
Changing Wheels ................................................................ 8-3
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................ 8-4
Towing .................................................................................. 8-5
If the Starter Does Not Operate .......................................... 8-6
If the Engine is Flooded ...................................................... 8-6
If the Engine Overheats ...................................................... 8-6
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8-1
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
52KM119
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.
54G253
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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8-2
EMERGENCY SERVICE
76MH1-74E
76MH1-74E
63J100
63J101
6) Position the jack vertically and raise the jack by turning the jack handle clock- wise until the jack head groove fits
around the jacking bar beneath the vehicle body. See illustrations. 7) Continue to raise the jack slowly andsmoothly until the tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle more than necessary.
To Raise the Vehicle with a Garage
Jack Apply the garage jack to one of the points indicated below. Always support the raised vehicle with jack stands (commercially available) at the points indicated below.Front jacking point for garage jack (1)
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
• Use the jack only to change wheelson level, hard ground.• Never jack up the vehicle on an inclined surface. • Never raise the vehicle with thejack in a location other than the specified jacking point (shown in the illustration) near the wheel tobe changed. • Make sure that the jack is raised at least 51 mm (2 inches) before itcontacts the flange. Use of the jack when it is within 51 mm (2 inches) of being fully collapsed may resultin 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 toremain in the vehicle.
(1)
EXAMPLE
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8-3
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.
54G116
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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