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ADVICE FOR YOUR DRIVING
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Snow chains
Snow chains should only be used if they
are needed to increase traction or are
required by law. Check that the chains you
use are the correct size for your vehicle’s
tyres. Also check that there is enough
clearance between the fenders and the
chains as installed on the tyres.
Install the chains on the front tyres tightly,
according to the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. Retighten the chains after
driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-
sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
Stuck vehicle
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transmission back and forth
between a “D” (drive) (or first gear for
manual transmission) and “R” (reverse)
(or reverse gear for manual transmis-
sion). This will create a rocking motion
which may give you enough momentum
to free the vehicle. Press gently on the
accelerator to keep wheel spinning to a
minimum wheel rpm. Remove your foot
from the accelerator while shifting. Do
not race the engine. Excessive wheel
spin will cause the tyres to dig deeper,
making it more difficult to free the vehi-
cle.
NOTE:
You may have to turn the ESP
®
system off
in order to allow spinning the wheels.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, we recommend you
to consult an authorized SUZUKI dealer
or a qualified workshop or a roadside
assistance service. If a towing service
is not available in an emergency, your
vehicle may be temporarily towed by a
towing cable or chain secured to the
towing eye either on the front of the
vehicle. Refer to “Towing by using tow-
ing eye” (P.10-3).
NOTICE
If you hear the chains hitting against
the vehicle body while driving, stop
and tighten them.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to stand near
the vehicle when you are rocking it,
and do not spin the wheels faster
than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph)
on the speedometer. Personal injury
and/or vehicle damage may result
from spinning the wheels too fast.
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• In addition to following the driving
tips in this section, it is important
to observe the following precau-
tions.
– Check that your tyres are in good
condition and always maintain
the specified tyre pressure. Refer
to “Tyres” (P.9-34) for details.
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