Suzuki SX4 owners manual page 182

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Driving on Slippery Roads: NO DRIVING TIPS Do not drive thrh deep oroug rushing CAUTION water Do not continue rocking the vehicleDriving in deep or rushing water can be hazardous. You could lose control of the for more than a few minutes. Pro- vehicle and the occupants could drown. longed rocking can cause engine Also, your vehicle could be seriously dam- overheating, transaxle or transfer case damage or tire damage. aged. To avoid these risks, observe the fol- lowing instructions and precautions. Tire Chains • Do not drive through deep or rushing Tire chains should only be used if they arewater. Deep or rushing water, such as needed to increase traction or are requiredfast-moving streams or floodwaters, by law. Make sure that the chains you use could carry your vehicle away from your are small-link chains or cable-type chains intended path. The water is too deep if it and are the correct size for your vehicle’scovers your wheel hubs, axles or 54G638S tires. Also make sure that there is enough exhaust tailpipe. Know the depth of the water before you attempt to drive clearance between the fenders and the WARNING chains as installed on the tires. through it. • If water blocks the tailpipe, the engine In addition to following the driving Install the chains on the front tires tightly, may not start or run. If the water is deeptips in this section, it is important to according to the chain manufacturer’s enough to get drawn into the engine instructions. Retighten the chains after observe the following precautions. intake system, the engine will be badly driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces- • Make sure your tires are in good sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.damaged. condition and always maintain the • Submerged brakes will have poor brak- specified tire pressure. Refer to CAUTION ing performance. Drive slowly and care- “Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND fully. Driving slowly will also help avoid water splashing onto the ignition system, MAINTENANCE” section for If you hear the chains hitting against which could cause the engine to stall. details. the vehicle body while driving, stop • Do not use tires other than those and tighten them. • Even when driving through shallow or specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif- If your vehicle is equipped with full still waters, drive carefully since the water may be hiding ground hazards ferent sizes or types of tires on the wheel caps, remove the wheel caps such as holes, ditches or bumps. front and rear wheels. For informa- before installing the chains or the tion regarding the specified tires, wheel caps can be damaged by the refer to the Tire Information Label chain bands. located on the driver’s side door pillar. (Continued) 7-3 80J22-03E

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