Suzuki SX4 S Cross owners manual page 349

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Note that two or more compact spare tires Battery should not be used on one vehicle simulta- EXAMPLE neously. A WARNING A WARNING The compact spare tire and wheel are • Batteries produce flammable intended for temporary emergency hydrogen gas. Keep flames and sparks away use only. Continuous use of this from the battery or an spare can result in tire failure and explosion may occur. Never smoke loss of control. Always observe these when working in the vicinity of the precautions when using this spare: battery. • Your vehicle will handle differently • When checking or servicing the disconnect the negative with this temporary spare. battery, • Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) cable. Be careful not to cause a 52KM160 speed. short circuit by allowing metal Your vehicle is equipped with a battery that • Replace this spare with a standard objects to contact the battery posts requires infrequent maintenance. You will tire and wheel as soon as possible. and the vehicle at the same time. never have to add water. You should, how- • Use of this spare will reduce • To avoid harm to yourself or dam- ever, periodically check the battery, battery to your vehicle or battery, fol- ground clearance. age terminals and battery hold-down bracket • Recommended air pressure for this low the jump starting instructions spare is 420 kPa (60 psi). in the "EMERGENCY SERVICE" for corrosion. Remove corrosion using a • Do not use tire chains on the com- section of this manual if it is neces- stiff brush and ammonia mixed with water, pact spare. If you must use tire sary to jump start your vehicle. or baking soda mixed with water. After chains, rearrange the wheels so • Diluted sulfuric acid spilled from removing corrosion, rinse with clean water. standard tires and wheels are fitted battery can cause blindness or If your vehicle is not going to be driven for to the front axle. severe burns. Use proper eye pro- a month or longer, disconnect the cable • The compact spare tire has a much tection and gloves. Flush eyes or from the negative terminal of the battery to shorter tread life than the conven- body with ample water and get help prevent discharge. tional tires on your vehicle. medical care immediately if suf- Replace the tire as soon as the fered. Keep batteries out of the tread wear indicator appears. reach of children. • When replacing the compact spare tire, use a replacement tire with the exact same size and construction. 7-34

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