Suzuki Jimny Owner's Manual page 124

Off-Road Driving: NO
DRIVING TIPS
NOTICE
(For limited Slip Differential Gear
(LSD) (if equipped))
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow,
mud or sand do not run the engine at
high speeds especially with a rear
wheel spinning and another one
stopped. Excessive wheel spin will
not only cause the tire to dig deeper
but also damage the LSD.
Do not drive through deep or rushing
water
Driving in deep or rushing water can be
hazardous. You could lose control of the
vehicle and the occupants could drown.
Also, your vehicle could be seriously dam-
aged. To avoid these risks, observe the fol-
lowing instructions and precautions.
• Do not drive through deep or rushing
water. Deep or rushing water, such as
fast-moving streams or floodwaters,
could carry your vehicle away from your
intended path. The water is too deep if it
covers your wheel hubs, axles, or
exhaust tailpipe. Know the depth of the
water before you attempt to drive
through it.
• If water blocks the tailpipe, the engine
may not start or run. If the water is deep
enough to get drawn into the engine
intake system, the engine will be badly
damaged.
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• Submerged brakes will have poor brak-
ing performance. Drive slowly and care-
fully. Driving slowly will also help avoid
water splashing onto the ignition system,
which could cause the engine to stall.
• Even when driving through shallow or
still waters, drive carefully since the
water may be hiding ground hazards
such as holes, ditches, or bumps.
WARNING
In addition to following the driving
tips in this section, it is important to
observe the following precautions for
on-road and off-road driving.
• Driver and passengers should wear
seat belts at all times.
• Do not let anyone else drive your
vehicle unless they are also aware
of the vehicle characteristics and
handling differences described in
this section.
• Avoid loaning your vehicle to any-
one unless you accompany them.
• Make sure your tires are in good
condition and always maintain the
specified tire pressure. Refer to
"Tires" in the "INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE" section
details.
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WARNING
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• Do not use tires other than those
specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif-
ferent sizes or types of tires on the
front and rear wheels. For informa-
tion regarding the specified tires,
refer to the "SPECIFICATIONS"
section.
• Never use oversized tires or special
shock absorbers and springs to
raise (jack up) your vehicle. This
will raise the center of gravity of the
vehicle and change its handling
characteristics.
• After driving through water, mud,
or sandy ground, test the brakes
while driving at a slow speed to see
if they have maintained their nor-
mal effectiveness. If the brakes are
less effective than normal, dry
them by repeatedly applying the
brakes while driving slowly until
the brakes have regained their nor-
mal effectiveness.
• After extended operation in mud,
sand, or water, have the brakes
for inspected by your
SUZUKI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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