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Suzuki Reno (2008 year). Manual - part 10

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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

Windshield Washer Fluid

Adding Washer Fluid

Brakes

Brake Fluid

Your brake master cylinder reservoir is

located near the back of the engine com-

partment on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See

“Engine Compartment Overview” in this

section for the location of the reservoir.

Open the cap with the washer symbol on it.

There are only two reasons why the brake

Add washer fluid until the tank is full.

fluid level in the reservoir might go down.

The first is that the brake fluid goes down

CAUTION

to an acceptable level during normal brake

lining wear.

•

When using concentrated washer

fluid, follow the manufacturer’s

When new linings are put in, the fluid level

instructions for adding water.

goes back up. The other reason is that fluid

The windshield washer fluid reservoir is

•

Don’t mix water with ready-to-use

is leaking out of the brake system. If it is,

located in the front of the engine compart-

washer fluid. Water can cause the

you should have your brake system fixed,

ment on the driver’s side. See

“Engine

solution to freeze and damage your

since a leak means that sooner or later

Compartment Overview” in this section for

washer fluid tank and other parts of

your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work

more information on location.

the washer system. Also, water

at all.

What to Use

doesn’t clean as well as washer

So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your

When you need windshield washer fluid,

fluid.

brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct

•

Fill your washer fluid tank only

be sure to read the manufacturer’s instruc-

a leak. If you add fluid when your linings

tions before use. If you will be operating

three-quarters full when it’s very

are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid

your vehicle in an area where the tempera-

cold. This allows for expansion if

when you get new brake linings. You

ture may fall below freezing, use a fluid

freezing occurs, which could dam-

should add (or remove) brake fluid, as nec-

that has sufficient protection against freez-

age the tank if it is completely full.

essary, only when work is done on the

ing.

•

Don’t use engine coolant

(anti-

brake hydraulic system.

freeze) in your windshield washer.

It can damage your washer system

and paint.

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WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

If you have too much brake fluid, it

•

Using the wrong fluid can badly

The brake wear warning sound

can spill on the engine. The fluid will

damage brake system parts. For

means that soon your brakes won’t

burn if the engine is hot enough. You

example, just a few drops of min-

work well. That could lead to an acci-

or others could be burned, and your

eral-based oil, such as engine oil,

dent. When you hear the brake wear

vehicle could be damaged.

in your brake system can damage

warning sound, have your vehicle

brake system parts so badly that

serviced.

When your brake fluid falls to a low level,

they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let

your brake warning light will come on. See

someone put in the wrong kind of

fluid.

CAUTION

“Brake System Warning Light” in section 3.

•

If you spill brake fluid on your vehi-

Continuing to drive with worn-out

What to Add

cle’s painted surfaces, the paint fin-

brake pads could result in costly

When you do need brake fluid, use only

ish can be damaged. Be careful not

brake repair.

DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid

to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.

from a sealed container only. See “Recom-

If you do, wash it off immediately.

Some driving conditions or climates may

mended Fluids and Lubricants” in section

See

“Appearance Care” in the

cause a brake squeal when the brakes are

6.

Index.

first applied or lightly applied. This does

not mean something is wrong with your

Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap

Brake Wear

and the area around the cap before remov-

brakes.

Your vehicle has front and rear disc brakes.

ing it. This will help keep dirt from entering

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary

the reservoir.

Disc brake pads have built-in wear indica-

to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires

tors that make a high-pitched warning

are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear

WARNING

sound when the brake pads are worn and

and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper

new pads are needed. The sound may

sequence to SUZUKI torque specifica-

With the wrong kind of fluid in your

come and go or be heard all the time your

tions.

brake system, your brakes may not

vehicle is moving (except when you are

work well, or they may not even work

Brake linings should always be replaced as

pushing on the brake pedal firmly).

at all. This could cause a crash.

complete axle sets.

Always use the proper brake fluid.

See “Brake System Inspection” in section

6.

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Brake Pedal Travel

Battery

Jump Starting

See your SUZUKI dealer if the brake pedal

Your new vehicle comes with a mainte-

If your battery has run down, you may want

does not return to normal height, or if there

nance free battery. When it’s time for a new

to use another vehicle and some jumper

is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This

battery, get one that has the replacement

cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to fol-

could be a sign of brake trouble.

number shown on the original battery’s

low the steps below to do it safely.

label. See

“Engine Compartment Over-

Brake Adjustment

view” in this section for battery location.

WARNING

Every time you make a moderate brake

Batteries can hurt you. They can be

stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If

WARNING

dangerous because:

you rarely make a moderate or heavier

Battery posts, terminals and related

• They contain acid that can burn

stop, then your brakes might not adjust

accessories contain lead and lead

you.

correctly. If you drive in that way, then -

compounds, chemicals known to the

• They contain gas that can explode

very carefully

- make a few moderate

State of California to cause cancer

or ignite.

brake stops about every

1,000 miles

and reproductive harm. Wash hands

• They contain enough electricity to

(1,600 km), so your brakes will adjust prop-

after handling.

burn you.

erly.

If you don’t follow these steps

Vehicle Storage

exactly, some or all of these things

Replacing Brake System Parts

If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for

can hurt you.

The braking system on a vehicle is com-

plex. Its many parts have to be of top qual-

25 days or more, remove the black, nega-

ity and work well together if the vehicle is

tive

(-) cable from the battery. This will

CAUTION

to have really good braking. When you

help keep your battery from running down.

replace parts of your braking system - for

Ignoring the following steps could

example, when your brake linings wear

WARNING

result in costly damage to your vehi-

down and you need new ones put in - be

cle that wouldn’t be covered by your

Batteries have acid that can burn you

sure you get new approved SUZUKI

warranty.

and gas that can explode. You can be

replacement parts. If you don’t, your

Trying to start your vehicle by push-

badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See

brakes may no longer work properly. For

ing or pulling it won’t work, and it

the next section, “Jump Starting”, for

example, if someone puts in brake linings

could damage your vehicle.

tips on working around a battery

that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance

without getting hurt.

between your front and rear brakes can

1) Check the other vehicle. It must have a

change - for the worse. The braking per-

12-volt battery with a negative ground

Contact your SUZUKI dealer to learn how

formance you’ve come to expect can

system.

to prepare your vehicle for longer storage

change in many other ways if someone

periods.

puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.

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3)

Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.

CAUTION

Unplug unnecessary accessories

WARNING

plugged into the cigarette lighter or in

If the other system isn’t a 12-volt sys-

Using a match near a battery can

the accessory power outlet. Turn off the

tem with a negative ground, both

cause battery gas to explode. People

radio and all lamps that aren’t needed.

vehicles can be damaged. Only use

have been hurt doing this, and some

This will avoid sparks and help save

vehicles with

12-volt systems with

have been blinded. Use a flashlight if

both batteries. And it could save your

negative grounds to jump start your

you need more light.

radio!

vehicle.

Be sure the battery has enough

4)

Open the hoods and locate the batter-

water. You don’t need to add water to

ies. Find the positive (+) and negative

2)

Get the vehicles close enough so the

the battery installed in your new vehi-

(-) terminal locations on each vehicle.

jumper cables can reach, but be sure

cle. But if a battery has filler caps, be

Your vehicle’s positive

(+) terminal is

the vehicles aren’t touching each other.

sure the right amount of fluid is

located under a red tethered cap on the

If they are, it could cause a ground con-

there. If it is low, add water to take

battery. The negative

(-) terminal is

nection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be

care of that first. If you don’t, explo-

located under a black tethered cap on

able to start your vehicle, and the bad

sive gas could be present.

the battery. See “Engine Compartment

grounding could damage the electrical

Battery fluid contains acid that can

Overview” in this section for more infor-

systems.

burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you

mation on location. Flip the caps up to

To avoid the possibility of the vehicles

accidentally get it in your eyes or on

access the positive (+) and negative (-)

rolling, set the parking brake firmly on

your skin, flush the place with water

terminals.

both vehicles involved in the jump start

and get medical help immediately.

procedure. Put an automatic transmis-

WARNING

sion in PARK (P) or a manual transmis-

5) Check that the jumper cables don’t

sion in NEUTRAL before setting the

An electric fan under the hood can

have loose or missing insulation. If they

parking brake.

start up and injure you even when the

do, you could get a shock. The vehicles

engine is not running. Keep hands,

could be damaged, too.

CAUTION

clothing and tools away from any

Before you connect the cables, here are

underhood electric fan.

some basic things you should know.

If you leave your radio or other acces-

Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a

sories on during the jump starting

remote positive (+) terminal if the vehi-

procedure, they could be damaged.

cle has one. Negative (-) will go to a

The repairs wouldn’t be covered by

heavy, unpainted metal engine part or

your warranty. Always turn off your

to a remote negative (-) terminal if the

radio and other accessories when

vehicle with the dead battery has one.

jump starting your vehicle.

Don’t connect positive (+) to negative

(-) or you’ll get a short that would dam-

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age the battery and maybe other parts,

trical connection is just as good there,

too. And don’t connect the negative (-)

and the chance of sparks getting back

cable to the negative (-) terminal on the

to the battery is much less.

dead battery because this can cause

10)Now start the vehicle with the good bat-

sparks.

tery and run the engine for a while.

11)Try to start the vehicle that had the

WARNING

dead battery. If it won’t start after a few

tries, it probably needs service.

An electric fan under the hood can

7)

Don’t let the other end touch metal.

start up and injure you even when the

Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of

CAUTION

engine is not running. Keep hands,

the good battery. Use a remote positive

clothing and tools away from any

Damage to your vehicle may result

(+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

underhood electric fan.

from electrical shorting if jumper

cables are removed incorrectly. To

prevent electrical shorting, take care

that the cables don’t touch each

other or any other metal. The repairs

wouldn’t be covered by your war-

ranty.

8) Now connect the black negative

(-)

cable to the negative (-) terminal of the

good battery. Use a remote negative (-)

terminal if the vehicle has one.

Don’t let the other end touch anything

until the next step. The other end of the

negative

(-) cable doesn’t go to the

dead battery. It goes to a heavy,

6) Connect the red positive (+) cable to

unpainted metal engine part or to a

the positive

(+) terminal of the dead

remote negative

(-) terminal on the

battery. Use a remote positive (+) termi-

vehicle with the dead battery.

nal if the vehicle has one.

9) Connect the other end of the negative

(-) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm)

away from the dead battery, but not

near engine parts that move. The elec-

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Jumper Cable Removal

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

If your vehicle is damaged in an accident,

For the type of bulb to use, see “Replace-

the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim

ment Bulbs” in this section. For any bulb

adjustment of the low beam may be neces-

changing procedure not listed in this sec-

sary if it is difficult to see lane markers, for

tion, contact your SUZUKI dealer.

horizontal aim, or if oncoming drivers flash

their high beams at you, for vertical aim. If

Halogen Bulbs

you believe your headlamps need to be re-

aimed, we recommend that you take your

WARNING

vehicle to the dealer for service. However,

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas

it is possible for you to re-aim your head-

inside and can burst if you drop or

lamps by following the procedure in the

scratch the bulb. You or others could

service manual for your vehicle.

be injured. Be sure to read and follow

the instructions on the bulb package.

CAUTION

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part

To make sure your headlamps are

B. Good Battery

aimed properly, read all the instruc-

C. Dead Battery

tions before beginning. Failure to fol-

low these instructions could cause

To disconnect the jumper cables from both

damage to headlamp parts.

vehicles, do the following:

1) Disconnect the black negative (-) cable

from the vehicle that had the dead bat-

tery.

2) Disconnect the black negative (-) cable

from the vehicle with the good battery.

3) Disconnect the red positive (+) cable

from the vehicle with the good battery.

4) Disconnect the red positive (+) cable

from the other vehicle.

5) Return the terminal cover to its original

position.

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Headlamps

10)Reverse the steps 1 and 2 to reinstall

7) Install the socket into the lamp housing

the headlamp assembly. Then, check

by turning it clockwise.

the lamps.

8) Reverse the steps 1 and 2 to reinstall

the headlamp assembly. Then, check

Front Turn Signal Lamps

the lamps.

Front Fog Lamps

N4U5042A

To replace a headlamp bulb:

1)

Open the hood.

N4U5043A

2)

Remove the two bolts and one nut

shown in the illustration that retain the

To replace a front turn signal lamp bulb:

headlamp assembly.

3)

Disconnect the wiring harness connec-

1) Open the hood.

To replace a front fog lamp bulb:

tor from the rear of the bulb.

2) Remove the two bolts and one nut and

4)

Remove the headlamp cap by turning it

remove the headlamp assembly.

1) Disconnect the wiring harness connec-

counterclockwise.

3) Turn the front turn signal bulb socket

tor from the front fog lamp bulb.

5)

Release the spring that retains the bulb.

counterclockwise.

2) Rotate the front fog lamp bulb counter-

6)

Remove the old bulb.

4) Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out

clockwise and remove it.

7)

Install the new bulb. See “Replacement

of the lamp housing.

3) Replace the bulb. See “Replacement

Bulbs” in this section for the proper

5) Press the bulb inward and turn it coun-

Bulbs” in this section for the proper

bulb.

terclockwise to remove it from the bulb

bulb.

8)

Install the bulb retaining spring.

socket.

4) Connect the wiring harness connector

9)

Install the wiring harness connector to

6) Install the new bulb into the bulb socket

to the front fog lamp bulb.

the bulb and replace the headlamp cap

by pressing it in and turning it clock-

by turning it clockwise.

wise. See “Replacement Bulbs” in this

section for the proper bulb.

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Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp

Luggage Compartment Lamp

Tail/Stop Lamps and Rear Turn Sig-

nal Lamps

N4U5046A

N4U5044A

To replace a center high-mounted stop

To replace a luggage compartment lamp

lamp bulb:

bulb:

To replace a tail/stop lamp or a rear turn

signal lamp bulb:

1) Open the liftgate.

1) Use a flat screwdriver to pry the lamp

2) Pry off the trim and remove the two

assembly from the lamp assembly

1) Open the liftgate.

screws shown in the illustration.

holder.

2) Remove the two screws and the lamp

3) Remove the bulb socket from the lamp

2) Replace the bulb. See “Replacement

assembly.

housing.

Bulbs” in this section for the proper

3) Remove the bulb socket from the lamp

4) Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

bulb.

housing by turning the bulb socket

out of the bulb socket.

3) Reinstall the lamp assembly.

counterclockwise.

5) Install the appropriate bulb into the

4) Remove the bulb from the socket by

socket. See

“Replacement Bulbs” in

pressing the bulb and turning it counter-

this section.

clockwise.

6) Replace the lamp housing and trim in

5) Install the appropriate bulb into the

reverse order.

socket. See

“Replacement Bulbs” in

this section.

6) Replace the bulb socket into the lamp

housing.

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7) Replace the lamp housing into the vehi-

Backup Lamps and Tail/Stop Lamps

License Plate Lamps

cle using the two screws removed ear-

lier.

8) Close the liftgate.

N4U5045A

N4U5029B

To replace a backup lamp or a tail/stop

To replace a license plate lamp bulb:

lamp bulb:

1) Remove the two screws shown in the

1) Open the liftgate.

illustration and the lamp cover.

2) Remove the protective cover.

2) To remove the bulb holder from the

3) Remove the bulb socket by turning it

lamp housing, rotate the bulb holder

counterclockwise.

counterclockwise.

4) Remove the bulb from the socket by

3) Pull the bulb out from the bulb holder.

pressing the bulb and turning it counter-

4) Replace the bulb. See “Replacement

clockwise.

Bulbs” in this section for the proper

5) Install the appropriate bulb into the

bulb.

socket. See

“Replacement Bulbs” in

5) Install the bulb holder into the lamp

this section.

housing by rotating the bulb holder

6) Replace the bulb socket into the lamp

clockwise.

housing. Turn the bulb socket clockwise

6) Replace the lamp cover.

to secure it.

7) Replace the protective cover and close

the liftgate.

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Rear Sidemarker Lamps

Replacement Bulbs

Windshield Wiper Blade

Replacement

Wattages

Bulb

Bulb

x

Windshield wiper blades should be

No.

Quantity

inspected at least twice a year for wear or

cracking. If the wiper blades become brittle

High-Beam

or damaged, or make streaks when wiping,

55W x 2

H1

Headlamp

replace the wiper blades for optimum driv-

ing visibility. Replacement blades come in

Low-Beam

55W x 2

H1

different types and are removed in different

Headlamp

ways.

Front Turn Signal

28/8W x 2

2357NA

Here’s how

to

remove

the

Shepherd’s

Lamp

Hook type:

Stop Lamp/

27/8W x 4

1157

Tail Lamp

To replace a rear sidemarker lamp bulb:

Rear Turn Signal

27W x 2

1156NA

Lamp

1)

Insert your hand into the inside of the

rear bumper and hold the socket.

Backup Lamp

27W x 2

1156

2)

Rotate the rear sidemarker lamp bulb

socket counterclockwise.

License Plate

5W x 2

168

3)

Pull the rear sidemarker bulb socket out

Lamp

of the rear bumper.

Center

4)

Pull the old bulb straight out from the

High-Mounted

5W x 5

168

bulb socket.

Stop Lamp

5)

Push a new bulb straight into the

socket.

Rear Sidemarker

5W x 2

168

6)

Reverse the steps 1 through 3 to rein-

Lamp

stall the bulb socket.

1)

Pull the windshield

wiper

arm

away

from the windshield.

2)

Press the retaining clip (A) and pull the

wiper blade off the arm.

3)

Install a new blade by reversing the

steps 1 and 2.

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Tires

tration later in this section for more

WARNING

detail.

Your new vehicle comes with high-quality

B. Department of Transportation (DOT)

tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.

(Continued)

Code

If you ever have questions about your tire

• Worn, old tires can cause acci-

The Department of Transportation

warranty and where to obtain service, see

dents. If your tread is badly worn,

(DOT) code indicates that the tire is in

your SUZUKI Warranty booklet for details.

or if your tires have been damaged,

compliance with the U.S. Department

replace them.

For additional information refer to the tire

of Transportation Motor Vehicle

manufacturer’s booklet included with your

Safety Standards.

vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

C. Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Useful information about a tire is molded

The letters and numbers following the

WARNING

into its sidewall. The examples below show

DOT code are the Tire Identification

a typical passenger car tire and a spare

Number (TIN). The TIN shows the

Poorly maintained and improperly

tire sidewall.

manufacturer and plant code, tire size

used tires are dangerous.

and date the tire was manufactured.

Passenger Car Tire Example

•

Overloading your tires can cause

The TIN is molded on to both sides of

overheating as a result of too much

the tire, although only one side may

friction. You could have an air-out

have the date of manufacture.

and a serious accident. See “Load-

D. Tire Ply Material

ing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

The type of cord and number of plies

•

Underinflated tires pose the same

in the sidewall and under the tread.

danger as overloaded tires. The

E. Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)

resulting accident could cause

Tire manufacturers are required to

serious injury. Check all tires fre-

grade tires based on three perfor-

quently to maintain the recom-

mance factors: treadwear, traction

mended pressure. Tire pressure

and temperature resistance.

should be checked when your tires

F. Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit

are cold.

Maximum load that can be carried

•

Overinflated tires are more likely to

and the maximum pressure needed to

be cut, punctured or broken by a

support that load.

sudden impact - such as when you

A. Tire Size

G. Load Index and Speed Rating

hit a pothole. Keep tires at the rec-

The tire size is a combination of let-

The two- or three-digit number is the

ommended pressure.

ters and numbers used to define a

tire’s load index, the maximum load a

(Continued)

particular tire’s width, height, aspect

tire can carry at the speed indicated

ratio, construction type and service

by its speed symbol at the maximum

description. See the “Tire Size” illus-

inflation pressure. The higher the

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number is, the greater the load carry-

Compact Spare Tire Example

and the maximum pressure needed to

ing capacity. The letter symbol

support that load. See

“Compact

denotes the speed at which a tire is

Spare Tire” in this section and “Load-

designed to be driven for extended

ing Your Vehicle” in section 4.

periods of time.

(Ratings are listed

E. Tire Inflation Pressure

below.)

The temporary use tire or compact

spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi

Letter Rating

Speed Rating

(420 kPa). For more information on

tire pressure and inflation, see “Tire

Q

99 mph

Inflation Pressure” in this section.

R

106 mph

F. Tire Size

A combination of letters and numbers

S

112 mph

defining a tire’s width, height, aspect

ratio, construction type and service

T

118 mph

description. The letter “T” as the first

U

124 mph

character in the tire size means the

A. Temporary Use Only Marking

tire is for temporary use only.

The compact spare tire should not be

H

130 mph

driven at speeds over 50 mph (80 km/

Tire Size

V

149 mph

h). The compact spare tire is for

emergency use when a regular road

W

168 mph*

WARNING

tire has lost air and gone flat. See

Y

186 mph*

“Compact Spare Tire” and “If a Tire

Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires

Goes Flat” in this section.

which are all the same type and size.

B. Tire Ply Material

This is important to ensure proper

*The letters ZR may be used on tires with a

The type of cord and number of plies

steering and handling of the vehicle.

maximum speed capability over 149 mph

in the sidewall and under the tread.

Never mix tires of different size or

and will always be used on tires with a

C. Tire Identification Number (TIN)

type on the four wheels of your vehi-

maximum speed capability over 186 mph.

The Tire Identification Number (TIN)

cle. Mixing tires could cause you to

shows the manufacturer and plant

lose control while driving which may

code, tire size, and date the tire was

lead to an accident. The size and type

manufactured. The TIN is molded

of tires used should be only those

onto both sides of the tire, although

approved by SUZUKI Motor Corpora-

only one side may have the date of

tion as standard or optional equip-

manufacture.

ment for your vehicle.

D. Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit

Maximum load that can be carried

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tire’s sidewall is 70% as high as it is

Glossary of Tire Terminology

wide.

Air Pressure:

D. Construction Code

The amount of air inside the tire pressing

A letter code is used to indicate the

outward on each square inch of the tire. Air

type of ply construction in the tire. The

pressure is expressed in pounds per

letter “R” means radial ply construc-

square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).

tion, the letter “D” means diagonal or

bias ply construction; and the letter

Accessory Weight:

“B” means belted-bias ply construc-

This means the combined weight of

tion.

optional accessories. Some examples of

E. Rim Diameter

optional accessories are automatic trans-

Diameter of the wheel in inches.

mission, power steering, power brakes,

F. Service Description

power windows, power seats, and air con-

These characters represent the load

ditioning.

range and the speed rating of a tire.

Aspect Ratio:

The following illustration shows an exam-

The load range represents the load

The relationship of a tire’s height to its

ple of a typical passenger car tire size.

carrying capacity a tire is certified to

width.

carry. The speed rating is the maxi-

A. Tire Type

mum speed a tire is certified to carry

Belt:

This letter code indicates the primary

a load. Speed ratings range from “A”

A rubber coated layer of cords that is

intended use of the tire. The “P” as

to “Z”.

located between the plies and the tread.

the first character in the tire size

Cords may be made from steel or other

means a passenger vehicle tire engi-

reinforcing materials.

neered to standards set by the U.S.

Tire and Rim Association.

Bead:

B. Tire Width

The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped

The three-digit number indicates the

by steel cords that hold the tire onto the

tire section width in millimeters from

rim.

sidewall to sidewall.

C. Aspect Ratio

Bias Ply Tire:

A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid

A two-digit number that indicates the

tire height-to-width measurements.

at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to

the centerline of the tread.

For example, if the tire size aspect

ratio is “70”, as shown in item “C” of

the illustration, it would mean that the

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Speed Rating:

Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:

Tire Pressure Monitoring

An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire

The load on an individual tire that is deter-

System

indicating the maximum speed at which a

mined by distributing to each axle its share

tire can operate.

of the curb weight, accessory weight, and

If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres-

normal occupant weight

(distributed in

sure monitoring system, it uses pressure

Traction:

accordance with Table 1 shown below) and

sensors containing a unique identification

The friction between the tire and the road

dividing by 2.

code to monitor the inflation pressure of

surface. The amount of grip provided.

the tires. When the inflation pressure of

Tread:

TABLE 1 - Occupant Loading and Dis-

one or more tires indicates significant

The portion of a tire that comes into con-

tribution For Vehicle Normal Load For

under-inflation, the tire pressure warning

tact with the road.

Various Designated Seating Capacities

light comes on. If the warning light blinks,

for approximately one minute and then illu-

Treadwear Indicators:

Designated

Vehicle nor-

Occupant

minates continuously, the monitoring sys-

Narrow bands, sometimes called

“wear

seating capac-

mal load, num-

distribution in

tem may not be working. For more

bars,” that show across the tread of a tire

ity, number of

ber of

a normally

information, see “Tire Pressure Monitoring

when only 2/32 inch of tread remains.

occupants

occupants

loaded vehicle

System Warning Light” in section 3.

UTQGS:

2 through 4

2

2 in front

The tire pressure monitoring system does

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a

2 in front, 1 in

not replace normal tire maintenance. See

tire information system that provides con-

5 through 10

3

second seat

“Inflation - Tire Pressure & Correcting the

sumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,

Tire Pressure” in this section for more

temperature and treadwear. Ratings are

Vehicle Placard:

information.

determined by tire manufacturers using

A label permanently attached to a vehicle

government testing procedures. The rat-

showing the original equipment tire size

WARNING

ings are molded into the sidewall of the

and recommended inflation pressure.

tire.

If the tire pressure warning light does

not come on when the ignition is

Vehicle Capacity Weight:

turned to the

“ON” position, or

The number of designated seating posi-

comes on and blinks while driving

tions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the

there may be a problem with the tire

rated cargo load.

pressure monitoring system. Have

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire:

your vehicle inspected by an autho-

The load on an individual tire that is deter-

rized dealer.

mined by distributing to each axle its share

of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and

dividing by two.

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itoring system. Have tire and wheel

WARNING

CAUTION

replacement performed by an authorized

service facility to avoid the risk of damag-

If the tire pressure warning light

•

Do not use liquid sealants for a flat

ing the tire pressure monitor sensors.

comes on and stays on, reduce your

tire as air pressure sensors can be

speed and avoid abrupt steering and

damaged.

WARNING

braking. Stop in a safe place as soon

•

In case of tire a bursting or sudden

as possible and check your tires.

pressure drops, the tire pressure

Only use tires and wheels recom-

• If you have a flat tire, replace it with

monitoring system warning light

mended by us as standard or

a spare tire. Refer to “Changing a

may not come on immediately.

optional equipment for your vehicle.

Flat Tire” in section 5.

•

The inflation pressures vary with

Use of tires or wheels not recom-

• If one or more of your tires is

the ambient temperature. If the

mended by us can result in TPMS fail-

under-inflated, adjust the inflation

vehicle is subjected to large varia-

ure. Refer to “Tires” in the “SERVICE

pressure in all of your tires to the

tions in ambient temperature, the

AND APPEARANCE CARE” section

recommended inflation pressure as

tire inflation pressure may be

for additional information.

soon as possible.

under-inflated when the ambient

temperature is relatively low. If the

Be aware that driving on a signifi-

The tire pressure monitoring system may

warning light comes on, adjust the

cantly under-inflated tire can cause

not work normally in the following circum-

tire inflation pressure.

the tire to overheat and can lead to

stances:

•

The tire pressure sensors can be

tire failure, and may affect steering

• Wheels other than genuine wheels are

damaged by the installation or

control and brake effectiveness. This

being used.

removal of tires. When tires must

could lead to an accident, resulting in

• Wheels whose ID codes are not memo-

be repaired or replaced, we highly

severe injury or death.

rized by the vehicle are used. The moni-

recommend that you have them

repaired or replaced by your

toring system should be set up by an

The tire pressure warning light can come

SUZUKI dealer.

authorized service facility.

on due to normal causes such as natural

•

If the tire pressure warning light

• Wheels that are not fitted with tire pres-

air leaks and pressure changes caused by

comes on or blinks frequently,

sure sensors are being used.

changes in temperature or atmospheric

there may be something wrong

• The tire inflation pressure sensors’ bat-

pressure. Adjusting the air pressure in the

with one of the tires or with the

tery is exhausted.

tires to the pressure shown on the tire and

monitoring system. Have your vehi-

• A wireless facility or device using the

loading information label should cause the

cle inspected by your SUZUKI

same frequency is near the vehicle.

tire pressure warning light to turn off.

dealer.

• Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders

and/or on the wheels.

If you use new wheels with new tire infla-

tion pressure sensors, their ID codes must

The tire pressure monitoring system oper-

be programmed into the tire pressure mon-

ates on a radio frequency subject to Fed-

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eral Communications Commission (FCC)

Correcting the Tire Pressure

Rules and with Industry and Science Can-

33 psi

To permanently eliminate the low tire pres-

Tire

Front

ada.

sure warning light, you must fill the tires

Pressure

(228 kPa)

195/55R15

with the correct amount of air. However, at

33 psi

This device complies with Part 15 of the

Rear

the next vehicle start-up, the warning light

(228 kPa)

FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry

will reappear if the tire pressure is not cor-

and Science Canada. Operation is subject

60 psi

rected. The best time to check your tire

Front

to the following two conditions:

(1) This

125/70D15

(420 kPa)

pressure is when the tires are cold. A Tire

device may not cause harmful interfer-

(Temporary)

and Loading Information label, located on

60 psi

Rear

ence, and (2) this device must accept any

(420 kPa)

the driver’s door near the door latch,

interference received including interfer-

shows the correct inflation pressure for the

ence that may cause undesired operation

tires when they are cold. Cold means your

of the device.

WARNING

vehicle has been sitting for at least three

hours or driven no more than one mile.

•

Air pressures should be checked

NOTE:

You may notice during cooler conditions

when the tires are cold or you may

Changes or modifications not expressly

that low tire pressure warning light will

get inaccurate readings.

approved by the party responsible for com-

appear when the vehicle is first started and

•

Check the inflation pressure from

pliance could void the user’s authority to

then turn off as you start to drive the vehi-

time to time while inflating the tire

operate the equipment.

cle. This could be an early indicator that

gradually, until the specified pres-

your tire pressures are getting low and

sure is obtained.

NOTE:

need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

•

Never underinflate or overinflate

Only use tire sizes that are recommended

the tires.

for your vehicle. Use of inappropriate-size

Tire Inflation Pressure

Underinflation can cause unusual

tires can cause a variety of problems which

The Tire and Loading Information label

handling characteristics or can

will not be covered under warranty.

shows the correct inflation pressures for

cause the rim to slip on the tire

your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means

bead, resulting in an accident or

WARNING

your vehicle has been sitting for at least

damage to the tire or rim.

We highly recommend that any TPMS

three hours or driven no more than 1 mile

Underinflation can also cause tires

sensor replacement or tire rotation

(1.6 km). See “Loading Your Vehicle” in

to overheat, leading to tire failure.

be done by an authorized Suzuki

section 4.

Overinflation can cause the tire to

dealer. The dealer will make sure that

burst, resulting in personal injury.

the TPMS system is set up to recog-

Overinflation can also cause

nize the ID codes of the TPMS sen-

unusual handling characteristics

sors.

which may result in an accident.

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