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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
78RB1-01E
6) Install the new wheel and replace the
wheel nuts with their cone shaped end
facing the wheel. Tighten each nut
snugly by hand until the wheel is
securely seated on the hub.
78RB07017
Tightening torque for wheel nut:
100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.3 lb-ft)
7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts
in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as
shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
How to install the spare wheel:
78RB07053
When you install a 195/80R15 spare wheel to
the vehicle, set the spare tyre bracket (3) with
the mark of “195” on up position, and handle
it in the reverse order of removal. When you
install the spare wheel half cover, check that
the hollow (4) of the cover is positioned below
the center of the spare wheel half cover.
Battery
WARNING
Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten
them to the specified torque as soon
as possible after changing wheels.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts may come
loose or fall off, which can result in
an accident. If you do not have a
torque wrench, have the wheel nut
torque checked by a SUZUKI dealer.
(3)
(4)
WARNING
• Batteries produce flammable
hydrogen gas. Keep flames and
sparks away from the battery or an
explosion may occur. Never smoke
when working near the battery.
• When checking or servicing the
battery, disconnect the negative
cable. Be careful not to cause a
short circuit by allowing metal
objects to contact the battery posts
and the vehicle at the same time.
• To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump-starting instructions
in “EMERGENCY SERVICE” sec-
tion if it is necessary to jump-start
your vehicle.
• Diluted sulfuric acid spilled from
battery can cause blindness or
severe burns. Use proper eye pro-
tection and gloves. Flush eyes or
body with ample water and get
medical care immediately if suf-
fered. Keep batteries out of reach
of children.
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