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Suzuki Reno (2008 year). Manual - part 11

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When to Check

Tire Inspection and Rotation

Don’t include the compact spare tire in

Check your tires each time you fill your fuel

Inspect your vehicle’s tires at least once a

your tire rotation.

tank or at least once a month using a tire

month.

After the tires have been rotated, adjust

pressure gauge.

Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles

the front and rear inflation pressures as

(12,000 km).

Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It

shown on the Tire and Loading Information

should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).

Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate

label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are

your tires as soon as possible and check

properly tightened. See

“Wheel Nut

How to check

wheel alignment. Also check for damaged

Torque” under “Capacities and Specifica-

Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to

tires or wheels. See “When It Is Time for

tions” in this section.

check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your

New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” in

tires are properly inflated simply by looking

this section for more information.

WARNING

at them. Radial tires may look properly

The purpose of regular rotation is to

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the

inflated even when they’re underinflated.

achieve more uniform wear for all tires on

parts to which it is fastened, can

Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the

the vehicle. The first rotation is the most

make wheel nuts become loose after

tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has

important. See

“Scheduled Maintenance

a time. The wheel could come off and

been sitting for at least three hours or

Services” in section 6, for scheduled rota-

cause an accident. When you change

driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

tion intervals.

a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from

Remove the valve cap from the tire valve

places where the wheel attaches to

stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the

the vehicle. In an emergency, you can

valve to get a pressure measurement. If

use a cloth or a paper towel to do

the cold tire inflation pressure is low, add

this, but be sure to use a scraper or

air until you reach the recommended pres-

wire brush later, if you need to, to get

sure.

all the rust or dirt off. See “Changing

a Flat Tire” in this section.

If you overfill the tire, release air by push-

ing on the metal stem in the center of the

tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with

Vehicle Loading

The tires on your vehicle, when they are

the tire gauge.

inflated to the recommended tire inflation

Be sure to put the valve caps back on the

pressure, have a load-carrying capacity

valve stems. They help prevent leaks by

that is greater than the load that will be on

keeping out dirt and moisture.

the tires when the vehicle is at its GVWR

or GAWR limit. Never use replacement

When rotating your tires, always use the

tires that have a load-carrying capacity

correct rotation pattern shown here.

less than the original tires on your vehicle.

Tire load-carrying capacity information is

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molded into the tire sidewall typically

You need a new tire if any of the following

shown as “Max. Load”. Use of replacement

WARNING

statements are true:

tires with a lower load-carrying capacity

Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires

than the original tires, or failure to keep the

• You can see the indicators at three or

which are all the same type and size.

tires inflated to the recommended tire pres-

more places around the tire.

This is important to ensure proper

sure, may reduce the GVWR or GAWR

• You can see cord or fabric showing

steering and handling of the vehicle.

limit of your vehicle.

through the tire’s rubber.

Never mix tires of different size or

• The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or

type on the four wheels of your vehi-

NOTE:

snagged deep enough to show cord or

cle. The size and type of tires used

Use of replacement tires with a higher

fabric.

should be only those approved by

load-carrying capacity than the original

• The tire has a bump, bulge or split.

SUZUKI Motor Corporation as stan-

tires, or using a tire inflation pressure

• The tire has a puncture, cut or other

dard or optional equipment for your

higher than the recommended tire inflation

damage that can’t be repaired well

vehicle.

pressure, will not increase the GVWR or

because of the size or location of the

GAWR limit of your vehicle.

damage.

WARNING

When It Is Time for New Tires

Buying New Tires

To find out what kind and size of tires you

Replacing the wheels and tires

equipped on your vehicle with certain

need, look at the Tire and Loading Infor-

mation label.

combinations of aftermarket wheels

and tires can significantly change the

Make sure the replacements are the same

steering and handling characteris-

size, load range, speed rating and con-

tics of your vehicle. Oversized tires

struction type (bias, bias-belted or radial)

may also rub against the fender over

as your original tires.

bumps, causing vehicle damage or

tire failure. Therefore, use only those

wheel and tire combinations

approved by SUZUKI Motor Corpora-

tion as standard or optional equip-

ment for your vehicle. For

information regarding the specified

tires, refer to the Tire Information

One way to tell when it’s time for new tires

Label located on the driver’s side

is to check the treadwear indicators, which

door pillar or

“Tire Inflation Pres-

will appear when your tires have only 1/16

sure” in this section.

inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining.

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they all conform to federal safety require-

Temperature - A, B, C

CAUTION

ments.

The temperature grades are A (the high-

est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-

Replacing the original tires with tires

Treadwear

tance to the generation of heat and its

of a different size may result in false

The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-

ability to dissipate heat when tested under

speedometer or odometer readings.

ing based on the wear rate of the tire when

controlled conditions on a specified indoor

Check with your SUZUKI dealer

tested under controlled conditions on a

laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-

before purchasing replacement tires

specified government test course. For

perature can cause the material of the tire

that differ in size from the original

example, a tire graded 150 would wear one

to degenerate and reduce tire life, and

tires.

and a half (1.5) times as well on the gov-

excessive temperature can lead to sudden

ernment course as a tire graded 100. The

tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

relative performance of tires depends upon

level of performance which all passenger

Quality grades can be found where appli-

the actual conditions of their use, however,

car tires must meet under the Federal

cable on the tire sidewall between the

and may depart significantly from the norm

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109.

tread shoulder and the maximum section

due to variations in driving habits, service

Grades B and A represent higher levels of

width. For example:

practices and differences in road charac-

performance on the laboratory test wheel

teristics and climate.

than the minimum required by law.

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature

A

Traction - AA, A, B, C

WARNING

The traction grades, from highest to low-

The following information relates to the

The temperature grade for this tire is

est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades

system developed by the United States

established for a tire that is properly

represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet

National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-

inflated and not overloaded. Exces-

pavement as measured under controlled

tration, which grades tires by treadwear,

sive speed, underinflation, or exces-

conditions on specified government test

traction and temperature performance.

sive loading, either separately or in

surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire

(This applies only to vehicles sold in the

combination, can cause heat buildup

marked C may have poor traction perfor-

United States.) The grades are molded on

and possible tire failure.

mance.

the sidewalls of most passenger car tires.

The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system

WARNING

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

does not apply to deep tread, winter-type

The wheels on your vehicle were aligned

snow tires, space-saver or temporary use

The traction grade assigned to this

and balanced carefully at the factory to

spare tires, tires with nominal rim diame-

tire is based on straight-ahead brak-

give you the longest tire life and best over-

ters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to

ing traction tests, and does not

all performance.

some limited-production tires.

include acceleration, cornering,

Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel bal-

While the tires available on SUZUKI vehi-

hydroplaning, or peak traction char-

acteristics.

ancing are not needed. However, if you

cles may vary with respect to these grades,

notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle

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pulling one way or the other, the alignment

Used Replacement Wheels

may need to be reset. If you notice your

WARNING

vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth

WARNING

Using the wrong replacement wheels,

road, your wheels may need to be rebal-

wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your

Putting a used wheel on your vehicle

anced.

vehicle can be dangerous. It could

is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s

affect the braking and handling of

been used or how far it’s been driven.

Wheel Replacement

your vehicle, make your tires lose air

It could fail suddenly and cause a

Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or

and make you lose control. You could

crash. If you have to replace a wheel,

badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts

have a collision in which you or oth-

use a new SUZUKI original equip-

keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts

ers could be injured. Always use the

ment wheel.

and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the

correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel

wheel leaks air, replace it (except some

nuts for replacement.

Tire Chains

aluminum wheels, which can sometimes

be repaired). See your SUZUKI dealer if

any of these conditions exist.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Your SUZUKI dealer will know the kind of

Use tire chains only where legal and

wheel you need.

The wrong wheel can also cause

only when you must. Use only SAE

problems with bearing life, brake

Each new wheel should have the same

class “S” type chains that are the

cooling, speedometer or odometer

load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, off-

proper size for your tires. Install them

calibration, headlamp aim, bumper

set and be mounted the same way as the

on the front tires and tighten them as

height, vehicle ground clearance and

one it replaces.

tightly as possible with the ends

tire or tire chain clearance to the

securely fastened. Drive slowly and

body and chassis.

If you need to replace any of your wheels,

follow the chain manufacturer’s

wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them

instructions. If you can hear the

only with new SUZUKI original equipment

See “Changing a Flat Tire” in this section

chains contacting your vehicle, stop

parts. This way, you will be sure to have

for more information.

and retighten them. If the contact

the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts

continues, slow down until it stops.

for your vehicle.

Driving too fast or spinning the

wheels with chains on will damage

your vehicle.

If a Tire Goes Flat

It’s a unusual for a tire to “blowout” while

you’re driving, especially if you maintain

your tire properly. If air goes out of a tire,

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it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But

If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how

if you should ever have a “blowout”, here

to use your jacking equipment to change a

are a few tips about what to expect and

flat tire safely.

what to do:

Changing a Flat Tire

If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and

drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.

wheel damage by driving slowly to a level

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal

place. Turn on your hazard warning flash-

and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to

ers.

maintain lane position, and then gently

brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane.

WARNING

A rear blowout, particularly on a curve,

Changing a tire can cause an injury.

acts much like a skid and may require the

The vehicle can slip off the jack and

same correction you’d use in a skid. In any

roll over you or other people. You and

rear blowout, remove your foot from the

they could be severely injured. Find a

accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under

The following steps will tell you how to use

level place to change your tire. To

control by steering the way you want the

the jack to change a tire.

help prevent the vehicle from mov-

vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and

ing:

noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake

1) Set the parking brake firmly.

to a stop, well off the road if possible.

2) Put an automatic transmission

shift lever in PARK (P), or shift a

WARNING

manual transmission to FIRST (1)

Lifting a vehicle and getting under it

or REVERSE (R).

to do maintenance or repairs is dan-

3) Turn off the engine and do not

gerous without the appropriate safety

restart while the vehicle is raised.

equipment and training. The jack pro-

4) Do not allow passengers to

vided with your vehicle is designed

remain in the vehicle.

only for changing a flat tire. If it is

To be even more certain the vehicle

used for anything else, you or others

won’t move, you should put blocks at

could be badly injured or killed if the

the front and rear of the tire farthest

vehicle slips off the jack. Use the jack

away from the one being changed.

provided with your vehicle only for

That would be the tire on the other

changing a flat tire.

side, at the opposite end of the vehi-

cle.

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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

4) Remove the compact spare tire. See

“Compact Spare Tire” in this section for

more information.

5) Remove the jack, jack handle and the

wheel wrench. The jack is located in the

cargo area. Turn the jack retainer,

located on the right side of the jack,

counterclockwise to release it. The jack

handle and the wheel wrench are

located inside the foam tray.

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing

the Spare Tire

1)

If your vehicle is equipped with wheel

covers, loosen the 4 plastic caps by

hand with the aid of the wheel wrench

3)

Near each wheel well is a notch in the

A. Jack

and remove the wheel cover.

frame which the jack head fits in.

B. Wrench

2)

Then use the wheel wrench to loosen

Position the jack and raise the jack

C. Jack Handle

all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them

head until it fits firmly into the notch in

D. Screwdriver

yet.

the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire.

Put the compact spare tire near you.

The compartment

spare

tire

and

tools

you’ll need are located in the trunk.

WARNING

Getting under a vehicle when it is

WARNING

jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle

Only use the jack for lifting this car

slips off the jack you could be badly

during an emergency tire change.

injured or killed. Never get under a

vehicle when it is supported only by a

1) Remove the trim cover from the floor of

jack.

the cargo area by pulling up on the tab.

2) Remove the foam tray that contains the

tools.

3) Turn the retainer on the compact spare

tire counterclockwise and remove the

retainer.

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WARNING

WARNING

Raising your vehicle with the jack

Never use oil or grease on studs or

improperly positioned can damage

nuts. If you do, the nuts might come

the vehicle and even make the vehi-

loose. Your wheel could fall off, caus-

cle fall. To help avoid personal injury

ing a serious accident.

and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the

jack lift head into the proper location

9) Place the compact spare tire on the

before raising the vehicle.

wheel-mounting surface.

10)Reinstall the wheel nuts with the

rounded end of the nuts toward the

wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by turn-

ing it clockwise with your hand until the

wheel is held against the hub.

8)

Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel

11)Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel

bolts, mounting surfaces and spare

handle counterclockwise. Lower the

wheel.

jack completely.

WARNING

Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the

parts to which it is fastened, can

make the wheel nuts become loose

after a time. The wheel could come

off and cause an accident. When you

4)

Insert the jack handle and the wheel

change a wheel, remove any rust or

wrench into the jack.

dirt from the places where the wheel

5)

Raise the vehicle by turning the jack

attaches to the vehicle. In an emer-

handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far

gency, you can use a cloth or a paper

enough off the ground so there is

towel to do this, but be sure to use a

enough room for the compact spare tire

scraper or wire brush later, if you

to fit underneath the wheel well.

need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.

6)

Remove all of the wheel nuts by turning

12)Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-

them counterclockwise.

cross sequence as shown.

7)

Remove the flat tire.

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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly

If you install a full-size tire rather than

tightened wheel nuts can cause the

your compact spare tire, reinstall the

Improperly storing a jack, a tire, or

wheel to come loose and even come

wheel cover as follows:

other equipment in the passenger

off. This could lead to an accident. Be

1) Put the wheel cover on the full-

compartment of the vehicle could

sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If

size tire.

cause injury. In a sudden stop or col-

you have to replace them, be sure to

2) Fasten the 4 plastic caps snugly

lision, loose equipment could strike

get new SUZUKI original equipment

by hand.

someone. Store all these items in the

wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon

3) Tighten the caps by turning them

proper place.

as you can and have the nuts tight-

an additional 90° with the wheel

ened with a torque wrench to the

wrench.

Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire

proper torque specification. See

- The proper tightening torque is a

compartment. Place the tire in the com-

“Capacities and Specifications” in

maximum of 5.9 lb-ft (8 N·m).

partment, then secure the retainer. Store

the Index for the wheel nut torque

- Tightening to the improper

the jack in its housing in the cargo area.

specification.

torque can cause damage to the

Secure the jack by turning the retainer

plastic caps.

clockwise. Store the tools securely in the

foam tray and place the tray on top of the

CAUTION

tire. Replace the trim cover.

CAUTION

Improperly tightened wheel nuts can

lead to brake pulsation and rotor

Wheel covers will not fit on your com-

WARNING

damage. To avoid expensive brake

pact spare. If you try to put a wheel

Storing a jack, a tire, or other equip-

repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts

cover on the compact spare, you

ment in the passenger compartment

in the proper sequence and to the

could damage the cover or the spare.

of the vehicle could cause injury. In a

proper torque specification. See

sudden stop or collision, loose

“Capacities and Specifications” in

equipment could strike someone.

the index for the wheel nut torque

Store all these in the proper place.

specification.

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools

Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your com-

The compact spare tire is for temporary

pact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel

use only. Replace the compact spare tire

cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire

with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See

repaired or replaced.

“Compact Spare Tire” in this section.

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Compact Spare Tire

Although the compact spare tire was fully

CAUTION

WARNING

inflated when your vehicle was new, it can

Tire chains won’t fit your compact

(Continued)

lose air after a time. Check the inflation

spare tire. Using them can damage

•

Do not use tire chains on the com-

pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420

your vehicle and can damage the

pact spare tire. If you must use tire

kPa).

chains too. Don’t use tire chains on

chains, rearrange the wheels so

After installing the compact spare tire on

your compact spare.

standard tires and wheels are fitted

your vehicle, you should stop as soon as

to the front axle.

possible and make sure your compact

•

The compact spare tire has a much

WARNING

spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact

shorter tread life than the conven-

spare tire is made to perform well at

tional tires on your vehicle.

The compact spare tire and wheel are

speeds up to 50 mph (80 km/h), so you

intended for temporary emergency

Replace the tire as soon as the

can finish your trip and have your full-size

tread wear indicator appears.

use only. Continuous use of the com-

tire repaired or replaced where you want.

pact spare tire can result in tire fail-

•

When replacing the compact spare

Of course, it’s best to replace your spare

tire, use a replacement tire with the

ure and loss of control. Always

with a full-size tire as soon as you can.

observe these precautions when

exact same size and construction.

Your spare will last longer and be in good

using the compact spare tire:

shape in case you need it again.

•

Your vehicle will handle differently

with this temporary spare.

CAUTION

•

Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)

speed.

When the compact spare tire is

•

Replace the compact spare tire

installed, don’t take your vehicle

with a standard tire and wheel as

through an automatic car wash with

soon as possible.

guide rails. The compact spare can

•

Use of the compact spare tire will

get caught on the rails. That can

reduce ground clearance.

damage the tire and wheel, and

•

Recommended air pressure for the

maybe other parts of your vehicle.

compact spare tire is 420 kPa (60

psi).

Don’t use your compact spare tire on other

(Continued)

vehicles.

And don’t mix your compact spare tire or

wheel with other wheels or tires. They

won’t fit. Keep your compact spare tire and

its wheel together.

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Stains caused by candy, ice cream, may-

Cleaning the Top of the Instrument

Care of Safety Belts

onnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains

Panel

Keep belts clean and dry.

can be removed as follows:

Use only mild soap and water to clean the

top surfaces of the instrument panel.

WARNING

1) Carefully scrape off excess stain.

Sprays containing silicones or waxes may

2) First, clean with cool water and allow to

Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If

cause annoying reflections in the wind-

dry completely.

you do, it may severely weaken them.

shield and even make it difficult to see

3) If a stain remains, follow the cleaner

In a crash, they might not be able to

through the windshield under certain con-

instructions described earlier.

provide adequate protection. Clean

ditions.

safety belts only with mild soap and

Cleaning Vinyl

lukewarm water.

Cleaning Interior Plastic Components

Use warm water and a clean cloth.

Use only a mild soap and water solution on

• Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove

a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial clean-

Weatherstrips

dirt. You may have to do this more than

ers may affect the surface finish.

Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make

once.

them last longer, seal better, and not stick

• Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish

Cleaning Glass Surfaces

or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a

will stain if you don’t get them off quickly.

Glass should be cleaned often. Glass

clean cloth at least every six months. Dur-

Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner. See

Cleaner or a liquid household glass

ing very cold, damp weather more frequent

your SUZUKI dealer for this product.

cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke

application may be required.

and dust films on interior glass. See “Vehi-

Cleaning Leather

cle Care/Appearance Materials” later in

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehi-

Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a

this section.

cle

mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry

The paint finish on your vehicle provides

with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry

CAUTION

beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and

naturally. Do not use heat to dry.

durability.

Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,

• For stubborn stains, use a leather

because they may cause scratches.

Washing Your Vehicle

cleaner.

Avoid placing decals on the inside

The best way to preserve your vehicle’s fin-

• Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based

rear window, since they may have to

ish is to keep it clean by washing it often

or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or

be scraped off later. If abrasive clean-

with lukewarm or cold water.

shoe polish on leather.

ers are used on the inside of the rear

• Soiled or stained leather should be

window, an electric defogger element

Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays

cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to

may be damaged. Any temporary

of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t

work into the finish, it can harm the

license should not be attached

use strong soaps or chemical detergents.

leather.

across the defogger grid.

Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing

all soap residue completely. You can get

approved cleaning products from your

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Underbody Maintenance

CAUTION

Chemicals used for ice and snow removal

Description

Usage

and dust control can collect on the under-

When applying a tire dressing,

Polishing Cloth

Interior and exterior

body. If these are not removed, acceler-

always take care to wipe off any over-

Wax-Treated

polishing cloth.

ated corrosion

(rust) can occur on the

spray or splash from all painted sur-

underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame,

Tar and Road

Removes tar, road oil

faces on the body or wheels of the

floor pan and exhaust system even though

Oil Remover

and asphalt.

vehicle. Petroleum-based products

they have corrosion protection.

may damage the paint finish and

Chrome

Use on chrome or

tires.

At least every spring, flush these materials

Cleaner and

stainless steel.

from the underbody with plain water. Clean

Polish

Sheet Metal Damage

any areas where mud and debris can col-

lect. Dirt packed in close areas of the

White Sidewall

Removes soil and

If your vehicle is damaged and requires

sheet metal repair or replacement, make

frame should be loosened before being

Tire Cleaner

black marks from

flushed. Your SUZUKI dealer or an under-

whitewalls.

sure the body repair shop applies anti-cor-

rosion material to parts repaired or

body car washing system can do this for

Vinyl Cleaner

Cleans vinyl tops,

replaced to restore corrosion protection.

you.

upholstery and con-

Original manufacturer replacement parts

vertible tops.

Chemical Paint Spotting

will provide the corrosion protection while

Some weather and atmospheric conditions

Glass Cleaner

Removes dirt, grime,

maintaining the warranty.

can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pol-

smoke and finger-

lutants can fall upon and attack painted

prints.

Finish Damage

surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can

Any stone chips, fractures or deep

Chrome and

Removes dirt and

take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discol-

scratches in the finish should be repaired

orations, and small, irregular dark spots

Wire Wheel

grime from chrome

right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly

Cleaner

wheels and wire

etched into the paint surface.

and may develop into major repair

wheel covers.

expense.

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

Finish

Removes dust, finger-

Minor chips and scratches can be repaired

See your SUZUKI dealer for more informa-

Enhancer

prints, and surface

with touch-up materials available from your

tion on purchasing the following products.

contaminants, Spray

SUZUKI dealer. Larger areas of finish

on wipe off.

damage can be corrected in your SUZUKI

dealer’s body and paint shop.

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Vehicle Identification

Electrical System

Description

Usage

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Add-On Electrical Equipment

Swirl Remover

Removes swirl marks,

Polish

fine scratches and

CAUTION

other light surface

contamination.

Don’t add anything electrical to your

vehicle unless you check with your

Cleaner Wax

Removes light

SUZUKI dealer first. Some electrical

scratches and pro-

equipment can damage your vehicle

tects finish.

and the damage wouldn’t be covered

Foaming Tire

Cleans, shines and

by your warranty. Some add-on elec-

trical equipment can keep other com-

Shine Low

protects in one easy

Gloss

step, no wiping neces-

ponents from working as they

should.

sary.

Wash Wax

Medium foaming

Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before

Concentrate

shampoo. Cleans and

attempting to add anything electrical to

lightly waxes. Biode-

This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It

your vehicle, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-

gradable and phos-

Equipped Vehicle” in section 1.

appears on a plate in the front corner of

phate free.

the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.

You can see it if you look through the wind-

Headlamp Wiring

Spot Lifter

Quickly and easily

removes spots and

shield from outside your vehicle. The VIN

The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses,

also appears on the Vehicle Certification

one for each headlamp, in the fuse block.

stains from carpets,

vinyl and cloth uphol-

and Service Parts labels and the certifi-

An electrical overload will cause the lamps

cates of title and registration.

to turn off. If this happens, have your head-

stery.

lamp wiring checked right away.

Odor

Odorless spray odor

Engine Identification

Eliminator

eliminator used on

The 8th character in your VIN is the engine

Windshield Wiper Fuses

fabrics, vinyl, leather

code. This code will help you identify your

The windshield wiper motor is protected by

and carpet.

engine, specifications and replacement

an internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the

parts.

motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc.,

See your SUZUKI parts department for

the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If

these products.

the overload is caused by some electrical

problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get

it fixed.

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Power Windows and Other Power

used to easily remove fuses from the fuse

Options

block.

Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect

the power windows and other power

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

10A

25A

10A

accessories. When the current load is too

AIRBAG

WPR

RADIO/CLK

heavy, the circuit breaker opens, protecting

the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes

10A

10A

15A

ECM

AIRBAG

AUX LTR

away.

15A

10A

15A

TRN SIG LAMPS

ABS

LTR

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

The wiring circuits in your vehicle are pro-

10A

10A

10A

CLSTR

RKE

tected from short circuits by a combination

BTSI

BCK/UP

of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible ther-

mal links in the wiring itself.

10A

TCM

Look at the silver-colored band inside the

10A

15A

15A

fuse. If the band is broken or melted,

ENG FUSE BOX

HAZRD

A/C

replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a

DRL

LAMPS

CLK

bad fuse with a new one of the identical

20A

15A

15A

size and rating.

HVAC

RKE

RADIO

The instrument panel fuse block is located

There are spare fuses provided in the

on the end of the instrument panel on the

15A

10A

10A

S/ROOF

DLC

SPARE

engine compartment fuse block. If you ever

driver’s side of the vehicle. To access the

fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling

have a problem on the road and don’t have

a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has

the door out.

the same amperage. Just pick a feature of

To reinstall the door, first insert the rear

your vehicle that you can get along without

edge of the fuse panel door, then push the

- like the radio or cigarette lighter - and

front of the door into the end of the instru-

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use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.

ment panel to secure it.

Replace it as soon as you can.

There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle:

the instrument panel fuse block and the

engine compartment fuse block.

There is a fuse puller located on the

engine compartment fuse block. It can be

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Fuses

Usages

Fuses

Usages

AIRBAG

Air Bag

Engine Fuse box,

ENG FUSE BOX,

Daytime Running

WPR

Wiper

DRL

Light

RADIO/CLK

Radio/Clock

HAZRD LAMPS

Hazard Lamps

Engine Control

ECM

A/C, CLK

A/C Switch, Clock

Module

Heating, Ventilation

Occupation Classifi-

HVAC

AIRBAG

and Air Conditioning

cation Sensor

Remote Keyless

AUX LTR

Extra Jack

RKE

Entry

TRN SIG LAMPS

Turn Signal Lamps

RADIO

Radio

Antilock Brake

The engine compartment fuse block is

ABS

S/ROOF

Sunroof

System

located on the driver’s side of the vehicle,

DLC

Data link Connector

near the battery. See “Engine Compart-

LTR

Cigar Lighter

ment Overview” in this section for more

SPARE

Spare

information on location.

Cluster, BTSI

CLSTR, BTSI

Solenoid

To access the fuses, press in the side flaps

CAUTION

to release the cover.

Remote keyless

RKE

Entry

When you inspect the fuse box on

To reinstall the cover, push until it is

your vehicle, refer to the fuse box

secure.

BCK/UP

Back-up

label. The type of fuse box varies

BLANK

Not Used

depending on the vehicle’s specifica-

CAUTION

tion.

When you inspect the fuse box on

Transmission

TCM

Control Module

your vehicle, refer to the fuse box

label. The type of fuse box varies

depending on the vehicle’s specifica-

tion.

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HEAD LAMPS

I/P FUSE

DR/LCK

ECM

FUEL PUMP

MIR HTD

A/C

FRT FOG

HORN

ILLUM LT

HI BEAM

INJ

SPARE

DRIVER’S

ENG SNSR

PWR WNDW

ILLUM RT

SPARE

STOP LAMPS

LOW BEAM LT

LOW BEAM RT

SPARE

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