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Note that two or more compact spare
Snow Tires
tires should not be used on one vehi-
WARNING
Your vehicle is equipped with all-sea-
cle simultaneously.
son tires which are designed for use in
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summer and most winter conditions.
• The compact spare tire has a
WARNING
For improved traction in severe winter
much shorter tread life than the
conditions, SUZUKI recommends
The compact spare tire and wheel
conventional tires on your vehi-
mounting radial snow tires on all four
are intended for temporary emer-
cle. Replace the tire as soon as
wheels. Snow tires must be the same
gency use only. Continuous use
the tread wear indicator
size as the standard tires. Also be sure
of this spare can result in tire fail-
appears.
to use the tires of the same type and
ure and loss of control. Always
• When replacing the compact
brand on all four wheels of your vehi-
observe these precautions when
tire, use a replacement tire with
cle.
using this spare:
the exact same size and con-
•
Your vehicle will handle differ-
struction.
ently with this temporary spare.
•
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
CAUTION
speed.
•
Replace this spare with a stan-
For intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-
dard tire and wheel as soon as
AWD) models, driving with an
possible.
underinflated compact spare tire
•
Use of this spare will reduce
or over 80 km/h (50 mph) while
ground clearance.
using a compact spare tire can
•
Recommended air pressure for
result in damage to the drive
this spare is 420 kPa (60 psi).
train.
•
Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare. If you must use
tire chains, rearrange the
wheels so standard tires and
wheels are fitted to the front
axle.
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