Snow Chains - Suzuki Jimny Owner's Manual

Off-Road Driving: NO
this potential hazard. Also, if you have to
exit your vehicle on a side-hill, always get
out on the uphill side.
Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times
You and your passengers should use the
seat belts at all times when driving off-
road. For proper seat belt use, refer to the
"Seat Belts" section in this manual.
Avoid Sudden Reactions in Mud, Ice, or
Snow
Be careful when off-road conditions are
slippery. Reduce your speed and avoid
sudden movements of the vehicle. If your
vehicle is a 2-wheel drive vehicle, do not
drive in deep snow or mud. If your vehicle
is a 4-wheel drive vehicle, be aware that
driving in deep snow or mud can cause a
loss of traction and an increase in the
resistance to the vehicle's forward motion.
Use 4WD low gear (4L) and maintain a
steady but moderate speed with a light
touch on the steering wheel and brakes.

Snow Chains

If you must use snow chains to increase
tire traction, observe the following precau-
tions:
• Use SUZUKI genuine snow chains or
equivalent small link chain or wire chain.
• Choose a safe place away from traffic to
install the chain.
• When installing the chains carefully fol-
low the manufacture's instructions.
• Install the chains on the rear tires.
• With the chains on, drive only at slow
and moderate speeds.
NOTICE
If you hear the chains hitting against
the vehicle body while driving, stop
and tighten them.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Push the "4WD-L" switch in the 2WD/
4WD switches.
2) Shift the transmission back and forth
between a forward range (or first gear
for manual transmission) and reverse.
This will create a rocking motion which
may give you enough momentum to
free the vehicle. Press gently on the
accelerator to keep wheel spin to a min-
imum. Remove your foot from the
accelerator while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
3) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle
to pull you out.
DRIVING TIPS
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 spin-
ning the wheels too fast.
NOTICE
Release the accelerator pedal when
operating the gearshift lever or the
2WD/4WD switches. Operating the
gearshift lever or the 2WD/4WD
switches with the engine racing can
damage the gears and the Free axle
mechanism.
NOTICE
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
longed rocking can cause engine
overheating, transmission or trans-
fer case damage, or tire damage.
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