Suzuki VITARA series Owner's Manual

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EMERGENCY SERVICE
54P00-01E
not use the tire and consult a SUZUKI
dealer or a roadside assistance service.
Using compressor to inflate a tire
1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.
Set the parking brake firmly and shift
into “R” (Reverse).
2) Take out the compressor.
3) Unscrew the valve cap from the tire
valve.
4) Connect the air hose of the compressor
to the tire valve.
5) Connect the power plug of the com-
pressor to the accessory socket. Start
the engine. Switch on the compressor.
Inflate the tire to the required air pres-
sure.
Jump-starting instructions
WARNING
Check the tire pressure and confirm
the completion of the emergency
repair after 10 km (6 mile) of running.
NOTICE
Have the tire renewed at the nearest
SUZUKI dealer. When reusing the
sealed tire, consult a tire repair shop.
The wheel can be reused after wiping
sealant off completely with cloth in
order to prevent rust, but the tire
valve and tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) sensor must be
renewed.
Dispose of the sealant bottle at a
SUZUKI dealer or in accordance with
your regional codes and practices.
After using the sealant bottle, replace
it with a new bottle from your SUZUKI
dealer.
NOTICE
Do not operate the compressor for
longer than 10 minutes. It can cause
overheating of the compressor.
WARNING
• Never attempt to jump-start your
vehicle if the battery appears to be
frozen. Batteries in this condition
may explode.
• When making jump lead connec-
tions, check that your hands and
the jump leads remain clear from
pulleys, belts or fans.
• 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.
• If the booster battery you use for
jump-starting is installed in another
vehicle, check that the two vehicles
are not touching each other.
• If your battery discharges repeat-
edly, for no apparent reason, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
• To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump-starting instructions
below.
If you are in doubt, call for qualified
road service.

Suzuki VITARA series Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	VITARA series
Category	Automobile
Language	English