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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
69TB-01E
Maximum towing capacity
(trailer, cargo & tow bar)
Braked trailer: 1000 kg (2205 lbs)
Unbraked trailer: 400 kg (882 lbs)
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 (available as option), or
equivalent.
For vehicle where the towing device blocks
any of the lights or license plate, observe
the following points:
• Do not use the towing devices that can-
not be easily removed or repositioned.
• The towing devices must be removed or
repositioned when not in use.
Safety chains
Always attach safety chains between your
vehicle and 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. Fol-
low 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.
WARNING
For vehicle equipped with the Dual
Sensor Brake Support II (DSBS II), if
your vehicle is used to tow a trailer,
press the Dual Sensor Brake Support
II (DSBS II) OFF switch and turn off
the Dual Sensor Brake Support II
(DSBS II). If not, accidents related to
the system being turned on may
occur.
NOTICE
• Trailer towing puts additional
stress on the engine, drive train
and brakes of your vehicle. Never
tow a trailer during the first 960 km
(600 miles) of vehicle operation.
• When towing by a vehicle with CVT
on a long steep hill, try to take
some rest on the way to prevent
overheat or damage of the engine
or transmission.
WARNING
Never use a tow bar which attaches
to the axle or the bumper of your
vehicle.
WARNING
Never attach safety chains to the
bumper of your vehicle. Secure con-
nections so that they cannot come
loose.
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