6-3VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
75RM4-01E
TiresMirrorsCheck if your vehicle’s mirrors meet local
requirements for mirrors used on towing
vehicles. If they do not, you must install the
required mirrors before you tow.Vehicle/trailer loadingTo load your vehicle and trailer properly,
you must know how to measure gross
trailer weight and trailer nose weight.
Gross trailer weight is the weight of the
trailer plus all the cargo in it. You can mea-
sure gross trailer weight by putting the fully
loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
Nose weight is the downward force
exerted on the tow bar by the trailer cou- pler, with the trailer fully loaded and the
coupler at its normal towing height. This
weight can be measured using a bathroom
scale.
The weight of your loaded trailer (gross
trailer weight) should never exceed towing
capacity.
Distribute cargo in your trailer so that nose
weight is about 10% of gross trailer weight,
but does not exceed “Maximum vertical
load” of 50 kg (110 lbs), and does not fall
below 25 kg (55 lbs) or 4%, whichever is
heavier, on trailer hitch point. You should
measure gross trailer weight and nose
weight before towing to check that your
load is properly distributed.
NOTE:
For 4WD model in Europe, in the Member
States where the road traffic legislation
allows it, as it is also stated in COMMIS-
SION REGULATION (EU) 1230/2012, the
technically permissi
ble maximum laden
mass (GVWR) of the vehicle may be
exceeded by not more than 40 kg (88 lbs)
in case of towing a trailer.
WA R N I N G
When towing a trailer, it is very
important for your vehicle and trailer
to have properly inflated tires. Your
vehicle’s tires should be inflated to
the pressures listed on your vehicles
tire information label. If laden pres-
sures are listed on the label, the tires
should be inflated to the laden pres-
sures. Inflate trailer tires according to
the specifications provided by the
trailer manufacturer.
WA R N I N G
Improper weight distribution of your
trailer may result in poor vehicle han-
dling and swaying of the trailer.
Always check that trailer nose weight
is about 10% of gross trailer weight,
but does not exceed “Maximum verti-
cal load” of 50 kg (110 lbs), and does
not fall below 25 kg (55 lbs) or 4%,
whichever is heavier, on trailer hitch
point. Also check that the cargo is
properly secured. Failure to observe
this requirement may result in an
accident.
WA R N I N G
Never overload cargo on your trailer
or your vehicle. Gross trailer weight
must never exceed towing capacity.
Gross vehicle weight (sum of the
weights of the vehicle, all the occu-
pants, accessories including tow
bars and a trailer hitch, cargo and
trailer nose weight) must never
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing (GVWR) listed in the “SPECIFICA-
TIONS” section.
7-37INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
NOTE:
• The fluid level can be expected to gradu-ally fall as the brake pad and/or shoe
wear.
• Brake fluid absorbs water over time and
brake fluid with high water content may
cause vapor lock or brake system mal-
function.
Replace your brake fluid in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in your
Owner’s Manual.Brake pedalCheck brake pedal stroke. If the stroke is
so large, have the brake system inspected
by your SUZUKI dealer. If you doubt the
brake pedal is at its normal height, check it
as follows:
54G108
Minimum distance between brake pedal
and floor carpet “a”: 73 mm (2.9 in.)
With the engine running, measure the dis-
tance 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 self-
adjusting, 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 your 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
wall in your measurement.
60G104S
WA R N I N G
Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal-
lowed, and harmful if it comes in con-
tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting. Immediately
contact a poison control center or a
physician. If brake fluid gets in eyes,
flush eyes with water and seek medi-
cal attention. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Solution can be poisonous
to animals. Keep out of reach of chil-
dren and animals.
WA R N I N G
If you experience any of the following
problems with your vehicle’s brake
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by your SUZUKI dealer.
• Poor braking performance
• Uneven braking (brakes not work- ing uniformly on all wheels.)
• Excessive pedal travel
• Brake dragging
• Excessive noise
11-1
SPECIFICATIONS
75RM4-01E
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SPECIFICATIONSNOTE:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
M/T: Manual transaxle
CVT: Continuously variable transaxle 2WD: 2-wheel drive
4WD: 4-wheel drive
ITEM: Dimensions UNIT: mm (in.)
Overall length 3700 (145.7)
Overall width without wheel arch extensions 1660 (65.4)
with
wheel arch extensions 1690 (66.5)
Overall height 1595 (62.8)
Wheelbase 2435 (95.9)
Track Front 1460 (57.5)
Rear2WD 1470 (57.9)
4WD 1460 (57.5)
Ground clearance 180 (7.1)
ITEM: Mass (weight) UNIT: kg (lbs) K12C engine model K12M engine m odel
Curb mass (weight) M/T2WD 810 – 870 (1786 – 1918)
815 – 845 (1797 – 1863)
4WD 870 – 920 (1918 – 2028) –
CVT 2WD 865 – 895 ( 1907 – 1973) 860 – 880 (1896 – 1940)
Auto Gear Shift 2WD 8 30 – 865 (1830 – 1907) –
Gross vehicle mass (wei ght) rating 1330 (2932)
Permissible maximum axle weight Front 690 (1521) Rear 750 (1653)
13-6INDEX
75RM4-01E
Seat belt pretensioner system............................................ 2-52
Seat belt reminder ............................................. .................. 2-37
Seat belt warning .............................................. ................... 12-3
Seat belts and child restraint systems .............................. 2-33
Seat height adjustment lever ................................... ........... 2-27
Seat position adjustment lever................................. .2-27, 2-30
Seatback angle adjustment lever .............................. 2- 27, 2-30
Selection of coolant........................................... .................. 7-28
Selection of ignition modes .................................... .............. 3-7
Selector position.............................................. ........... 2-77, 2-93
Setting mode ................................................... ............ 2-79, 2-99
Shoulder anchor height adjuster ................................ ....... 2-39
SHVS (Smart Hybrid Ve hicle by Suzuki).......................... .. 3-46
Side air bags and side curtain air bags ............................. 2-60
Side door locks ................................................ ...................... 2-2
Side turn signal light ......................................... .................. 7-50
S-mode indicator ............................................... ......... 2-77, 2-93
Spark plugs .................................................... ...................... 7-31
SPECIFICATIONS...... ........................................................... 11-1
Specified fluid ................................................ ...................... 7-32
Specified oil.................................................. ........................ 7-23
Speed limiter .................................................. ...................... 3-51
Speedometer .................................................... .................... 2-69
Stability control system ....................................... ............... 3-78
Starting engine
(vehicle with keyless push sta rt system) ....................... ... 3-14
Starting engine
(vehicle without keyless push s tart system).....................3-13
Steering ....................................................... ......................... 7-38
Stereo camera .................................................. .................... 3-63
Stuck vehicle .................................................. ........................ 4-5Sun visor ......................................................
........................... 5-4
Supplemental restraint system (air bags)....................... ... 2-54
Switch of S-mode ............................................... .................. 3-21
TTachometer ........................................................................... 2-69
Tailgate....................................................... ............................. 2-5
Temporary-use spare tire (comp act spare tire)................. 12-1
Theft deterrent alarm system ................................... ........... 2-16
Theft deterrent light .......................................... ................... 2-19
Thermometer .................................................... ...........2-74, 2-97
Tilt steering lock lever .... ................................................... 2-128
Tire chains .................................................... .......................... 4-5
Tire changing tool ............................................. ..................... 8-1
Tire inspection................................................ ...................... 7-39
Tire pressure monitoring syst em (TPMS) ..........................3-85
Tire rotation .................................................. ........................ 7-41
Tires.......................................................... ............................. 7-39
Total idling fuel saved .... ..................................................... 2-74
Total idling stop time ......................................... .................. 2-74
Towing......................................................... .......................... 8-11
Traction control system ........................................ .............. 3-78
Trailer hitch installation points .............................. ............... 6-6
Trailer towing................................................. ......................... 6-1
Transaxle warning light ........................................ ............. 2-107
Transfer oil................................................... ......................... 7-34
Trip meter..................................................... ................2-78, 2-94
Turn signal control lever ...................................... ............. 2-123
Turn signal indicators......................................... ............... 2-112
Turn signal operation .......................................... .............. 2-124