2022 SUZUKI JIMNY chassis

Tow bars
Only use a tow bar that is designed to attach to the chassis of your vehicle, and a hitch that is designed to bolt to this tow bar. We recommend that you use a genuine SUZUKI tow bar kit (available as an option), or equivalent.
A WARNING
Never use a tow bar which attaches to the axle or the bumper of your vehicle.
Safety chains
Always attach safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Cross safety chains under the nose of the trailer so that the nose will not drop to the road if the trailer becomes separated from the tow bar. Fol­low the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack to permit full turning. Never allow safety chains to drag on the road.
A WARNING
Never attach safety chains to the bumper of your vehicle. Secure con­nections so that they cannot come loose.
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Trailer lights
Check that your trailer is equipped with lights which meet local requirements. Always check for the proper operation of all trailer lights before you start to tow.
A WARNING
Never connect trailer lights directly into your vehicle's electrical system, or electrical system damage may occur.
Brakes
A WARNING
If the trailer is equipped with the brakes, follow all instructions pro­vided by the manufacturer. Never connect to the brake system of your vehicle and never take an electrical supply directly from the wiring har­
ness.
BEFORE DRIVING
Tyres
A WARNING
When towing a trailer, it is very important for your vehicle and trailer to have properly inflated tyres. Your vehicle's tyres should be inflated to the pressures listed on your vehicle's tyre information label. The tyres should be inflated to the laden pres­sures. Inflate trailer tyres according to the specifications provided by the trailer manufacturer.
Mirrors
Check 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.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Daily inspection checklist
Before driving
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1) Check that windows, mirrors, lights and reflectors are clean and unobstructed. 2) Visually check the tyres for the follow-ing points: -the depth of the tread groove -abnormal wear, cracks and damage -loose wheel nuts -existence of foreign material such as nails, stones, etc.
Refer to "Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for details. 3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.
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NOTE: It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system while and after use.
4) Check that the hood is fully closed and latched. 5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera­tion. 6) Adjust the seat and head restraint. 7) Check the brake pedal and the parking brake lever. 8) Adjust the mirrors. 9) Check that you and all passengers have properly fastened by the seat belts. 1 0)Check that all warning lights come on as the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position. 11 )Check all gauges. 12)Check that the brake system warning light turns off when the parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel tank, perform the following under-hood checks:
1) Engine oil level 2) Coolant level 3) Brake fluid level 4) Battery fluid (acid) level 5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Check that you cannot open . the hood further without releasing the secondary latch. Close the hood securely after checking for proper latch operation. See the item "All latches, hinges and locks" of "Chassis, body and others" in "Maintenance schedule" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE­NANCE" section for lubrication sched­ule.
A WARNING
Check that the hood is fully closed and latched before driving. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly during driving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
Once a month, or each time you fill your fuel tank, check the tyre pressure using a tyre pressure gauge. Also check the tyre pressure of the spare tyre.

DRIVING TIPS
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A WARNING
Fasten your seat belts at all times. Even though airbags are equipped at the front seating positions, the driver and all passengers should be properly restrained at all times, using the seat belts provided. Refer to "Seat belts and child restraint systems" section for instructions on proper use of the seat belts. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol and drugs can seriously impair your ability to drive safely, greatly increasing the risk of injury to yourself and others. You should also avoid driving when you are tyred, sick, irritated or under stress.
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Important Vehicle Design
Features to Know
A WARNING
Your multipurpose vehicle has han­dling characteristics that differ from those of a conventional passenger car. For the safety of you and your passengers, please read the follow­ing section very carefully.
Multipurpose vehicles such as your new SUZUKI have higher ground clearance and a narrower track than conventional passenger cars, to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteris­tics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate prob­lems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speed as conventional pas­senger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satis­factorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle cor­rectly may result in loss of control or vehi­cle rollover. Multipurpose vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover collision, an
unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Important Differences Between
Your Multipurpose Vehicle and
Ordinary Passenger Cars
Higher Ground Clearance The higher ground clearance of your vehi­cle enables it to clear off-road obstacles, such as rocks and tree stumps, that ordi­nary passenger cars cannot drive over. An unavoidable result of this higher ground clearance is that the vehicle also has a higher center of gravity. Consequently, your vehicle will handle differently than a vehicle with a lower center of gravity.
Shorter Wheelbase Along with its higher ground clearance, your vehicle has a shorter wheelbase and shorter front and rear overhangs than the typical passenger car. These features combine to allow you to drive your vehicle over hillcrests without hanging up on them or damaging the frame and chassis com­ponents. The shorter wheelbase also makes the steering of your vehicle more responsive than that of vehicles with lon­ger wheelbases.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Interval: This interval should be judged byI km (x1000)I 15 I 30 I 45 I 60 I 75 90 odometer reading or months, whichever, miles (x1000)I 9 I 18 I 27 I 36 I 45 54 comes first. 1 monthsI 12 I 24 I 36 I 48 I 60 I 72 BRAKE *5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) I I I I I I Brake drums and shoes (rear) -I -I -I *5-2. Brake hoses and pipes -I -I -I 5-3. Brake fluid (#2) Check, *Replacement -R -R -R *5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) I I I I I I 5-5. Brake lever and cable Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only) I -----CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch fluid (#2) -R -R -R *6-2. Clutch (pedal and fluid level) I I I I I I 6-3. Tyres/Wheels I I I I I I *6-4. Wheel bearings -I -I -I *6-5. Propeller shafts --I --I *6-6. Suspension system -I -I -I "6-7. Steering system -I -I -I *6-8. Manual transmission oil Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months. Other than "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" (1: 1st 15000 km only) I
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#2: Clutch fluid is supplied from brake fluid reservoir.
A WARNING
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Interval: This interval should be Judged byll---------------------=cc'c-tci.i;#----,i,c---t-----,ai--t----.sci odometer reading or months, whicheveq km (x1000) 105 120 135 150 165 I 180 miles (x1000) 63 72 81 90 I 99 I 108 comes first. 1>----------------------~=.c..,,-4-___,,.c...--1-___,,c----1----c~ months 84 96 108 120 I 132 I 144 BRAKE *5-1, Brake discs and pads (front) Brake drums and shoes (rear) *5-2. Brake hoses and pipes 5-3. Brake fluid (#2) *5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) 5-5. Brake lever and cable CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch fluid (#2) *6-2. Clutch (pedal and fluid level) 6-3. Tyres/Wheels *6-4. Wheel bearings *6-5. Propeller shafts *6-6. Suspension system *6-7. Steering system *6-8. Manual transmission oil
6-9. Automatic transmission
*6-10. Transfer oil
*6-11. Differential oil
6-12. All latches, hinges and locks *6-13. Air conditioner filter element
Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" Otllerthan "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W"
Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W"
Check, *Replacement
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only
(I: 1st 15000 km only) Fluid lever *Fluid change *Fluid hose
Other than "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" (I: 1st 15000 km only) (R: 1st 15000 km only) Genuine "SUZUKI SUPER GEAR OIL 75W-85 SYNTHETIC"
#2: Clutch fluid is supplied from brake fluid reseNoir.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Interval: This interval should be judged by1l--------------------=cic-c+T.C~~,'-,--+----,i'--+ odometer reading or months, whicheverI km (x1000) 7.5 I 15 I 22.5 I 30 I 37.5 45 miles (x1000) 4.5 I 9 I 13.5 I 18 I 22.5 27 comes first. 11-------------------~='---'c=cc=l-";c--+----.,,-+ months 6 I 12 I 18 I 24 I 30 36 BRAKE *5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) Brake drums and shoes (rear) *5-2. Brake hoses and pipes 5-3. Brake fluid (#2) *5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) 5-5. Brake lever and cable CHASSIS AND BODY "6-1. Clutch fluid (#2) *6-2. Clutch (pedal and fluid level) 6-3. Tyres/Wheels *6-4. Wheel bearings *6-5. Propeller shafts *6-6. Suspension system *6-7. Steering system *6-8. Manual transmission oil
6-9. Automatic transmission
*6-10. Transfer oil
*6-11. Differential oil 6-12. All latches, hinges and locks *6-13. Air conditioner filter element •3
Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W"
Other than "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W"
Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W"
Other than "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W"
Check, *Replacement
Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only)
Flu!d level *Fluid change
*Fluid hose
Genuine "SUZUKI SUPER GEAR OIL 75W-85 SYNTHETIC"
#2: Clutch fiuid is supplied from brake fiuid reservoir
A WARNING
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The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Interval: This interval should be judged byl km (x1000) odometer reading or months, whicheverI miles (x1000) comes first. I months BRAKE *5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) Brake drums and shoes (rear) *5-2. Brake hoses and pipes 5-3. Brake fluid (#2) Check, *Replacement *5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) 5-5. Brake lever and cable Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only) CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch fluid (#2) *6-2. Clutch (pedal and fluid level) 6-3. Tyres/Wheels *6-4. Wheel bearings *6-5. Propeller shafts *6-6. Suspension system *6-7. Steering system *6-8. Manual transmission oil Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W"
Other than "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" 6-9. Automatic transmission Fluid level *Fluid change
*Fluid hose *6-10. Transfer oil Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W"
Other than "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" *6-11. Differential oil Genuine ~SUZUKI SUPER GEAR OIL 75W-85 SYNTHETIC" 6-12. All latches, hinges and locks *6-13. Air conditioner filter element •3
#2: Clutch fluid is supplied from brake fluid reservoir
NOTE: This table shows the service schedule up to 90000 km (54000 miles). Beyond 90000 km (54000 miles), perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart. *1 Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions. *2 Check or replace as necessary if you usually drive with high speed or high engine revolutions. *3 Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases,
52.5 I 60 I 67.5 I 75 I 82.5 I 90 31.5 36 I 40.5 I 45 I 49.5 I 54 42 48 I 54 I 60 I 66 I 72
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Interval: This interval should be judged bylf---------------------a"'-<"~ccfl---c~+--,;;;.-+~ odometer reading or months, whichever1 km (x1000)I 20 I 40 I 60 I 80 I 100 I 120 miles (x1000)I 12.5 I 25 I 37.5 I 50 I 62.5 I 75 comes first. If-----------------------"='-"'-'-=-;?l----'-~+---:a,;-+~ months! 12 24 I 36 I 48 I 60 I 72
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM •4-1. PCV valve •4-2. Fuel evaporative emission control system BRAKE *5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) Brake drums and shoes (rear) *5-2. Brake hoses and pipes 5-3. Brake fluid (#3) *5-4. Brake (Pedal and fluid level) 5-5. Brake lever and cable CHASSIS AND BODY *6-1. Clutch fluid (#3) *6-2. Clutch (Pedal and fluid level) 6-3. Tyres/Wheels *6-4. Wheel bearings •6-5. Propeller shafts *6-6. Suspension system *6-7. Steering system *6-8. Manual transmission oil
*6-9. Automatic transmission oil
*6-10. Transfer oil
*6-11. Differential oil 6-12. All latches, hinges and locks *6-13. Air conditioner filter element
Check, *Replacement
Check, *Adjustment (1st 20000 km only)
Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" Other than "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" Fluid level *Fluid change *Fluid hose Genuine "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" Other than "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W" Genuine "SUZUKI SUPER GEAR OIL 75W-85 SYNTHETIC"
#3: Clutch fluid is supplied from brake fluid reservoir.
A WARNING
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The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.
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