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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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when tyres cool down. Also, tyres that are
inflated to the specified pressure in a warm
garage may have pressure below the
specification when the vehicle is driven
outside in very cold temperature. If you
adjust the tyre pressure in a garage that is
warmer than the outside temperature, you
should add 1 kPa to the recommended
cold tyre inflation pressure for every 0.8°C
difference between garage temperature
and outside temperature.
Tyre inspection
Inspect your vehicle’s tyres at least once a
month or before long trip by performing the
following checks:
1) Measure the air pressure with a tyre
gauge. Adjust the pressure if neces-
sary. Remember to check the spare
tyre, too.
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(1) Tread wear indicator
(2) Indicator location mark
2) Check that the depth of the tread
groove is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in.).
To help you check this, the tyres have
molded-in tread wear indicators in the
grooves. When the indicators appear
on the tread surface, the remaining
depth of the tread is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
or less and the tyre should be replaced.
3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and
damage. Any tyres with cracks or other
damage should be replaced. If any
tyres show abnormal wear, have them
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified workshop.
WARNING
• Air pressures should be checked
when the tyres are cold or you may
get inaccurate readings.
• Check the inflation pressure from
time to time while inflating the tyre
gradually, until the specified pres-
sure is obtained.
• Never under-inflate or over-inflate
the tyres.
Under-inflation can cause unusual
handling characteristics or can
cause the rim to slip on the tyre
bead, resulting in an accident or
damage to the tyre or rim.
Over-inflation can cause the tyre to
burst, resulting in personal injury.
Over-inflation can also cause
unusual handling characteristics
which may result in an accident.
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