Storing The Flat Tire And Tools; Storing The Spare Tire And Tools - Suzuki reno 2006 Owner's Manual

Tires:
WARNING
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to come loose and even come
off. This could lead to an accident. Be
sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If
you have to replace them, be sure to
get new SUZUKI original equipment
wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and have the nuts tight-
ened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque
"Capacities and Specifications" in
the Index for the wheel nut torque
specification.
CAUTION
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can
lead to brake pulsation and rotor
damage. To avoid expensive brake
repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts
in the proper sequence and to the
proper torque
"Capacities and Specifications" in
the index for the wheel nut torque
specification.
Don't try to put a wheel cover on your com-
pact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel
cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire
repaired or replaced.
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If you install a full-size tire rather than
your compact spare tire, reinstall the
wheel cover as follows:
1) Put the wheel cover on the full-
2) Fasten the 4 plastic caps snugly
3) Tighten the caps by turning them
specification. See
Wheel covers will not fit on your com-
pact spare. If you try to put a wheel
cover on the compact spare, you
could damage the cover or the spare.
specification. See
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CAUTION
size tire.
by hand.
an additional 90° with the wheel
wrench.
– The proper tightening torque is a
maximum of 5.9 lb-ft (8 N·m).
– Tightening to the improper
torque can cause damage to the
plastic caps.
CAUTION
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools

WARNING
Improperly storing a jack, a tire, or
other equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, loose equipment could strike
someone. Store all these items in the
proper place.
Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire
compartment. Place the tire in the com-
partment, then secure the retainer. Store
the jack in its housing in the cargo area.
Secure the jack by turning the retainer
clockwise. Store the tools securely in the
foam tray and place the tray on top of the
tire. Replace the trim cover.
WARNING
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equip-
ment in the passenger compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a
sudden stop or collision,
equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools

The compact spare tire is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact spare tire
with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
See "Compact Spare Tire" in this section.
loose
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