wheel size SUZUKI IGNIS 2022 Owners Manual
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3-61OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
75RM4-01E
Situations  where  the  system  may  not
activate properly
Under  the  following  situations,  the  system
may not activate.
• When driving on continuous curves
• When  the  vehicle  speed  changes
extremely
• Right after lane changing
If the stereo camera cannot detect partition
lines  except  for  above  situations,  the  sys-
tem may also not activ ate. Refer to “Situa-
tions  where  the  stereo  camera  may  not
activate properly” in this section for details.
Dual camera brake support OFF switchYou  can  turn  off  the  dual  camera  brake
support.
• In the following situations, push and hold the  dual  camera  brake  support  OFF
switch  as  unexpected  dangers  may  be
possible if it is activated.
– When the vehicle is placed upon a tes-ter such as when undergoing a vehicle
inspection
– When  the  vehicle  is  put  up  on  a  lift, and the tires are idling
– When the vehicle is being towed
– When the vehicle is being carried on a car carrier
– When the vehicle is being operated on
a race track
– When there is vinyl curtains or pendu- lous branches in front of the vehicle
– When  driving  in  the  field  covered  with grown grass
– When using an aut omatic car washer
– When the vehicle is placed upon a car elevator  or  placed  in  a  mechanical
parking lot
– With  a  spare  tire  or  tire  chains equipped
– When you have a temporarily repaired
flat tire
– When  you  have  an  accident  or  break- down
– When  the  automatic  brake  system  is activated more than necessary – When  tires  are  not  inflated  to  the  rec-
ommended tire inflation pressure
– With worn tires equipped
– With  non-specified  sized  tires  or wheels equipped
– With a modified su spension equipped
– When  attaching  an  item  which  inter- feres  with  the  visibility  of  the  stereo
camera
– When  the  headlights  are  covered  in dirt
– When  the  optical  axis  of  the  headlight
is deviated
– With  modified  headlights  and/or  front fog lights equipped
– When  the  vehicle  is  being  weighed down by heavy items
– When  the  vehicle  is  used  to  tow  a trailer
75RM308
(2)
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3-77OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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54MN069
(1) ABS warning light
(2) Brake system warning light
How ABS worksA  computer  continuously  monitors  wheel
speed.  The  computer  compares  the
changes  in  wheel  speed  when  braking.  If
the  wheels  slow  suddenly,  indicating  a
skidding  situation,  the  computer  will
change  braking  pressure  several  times
each  second  to  prevent  the  wheels  from
locking.  When  you  start  your  vehicle  or
when you accelerate after a hard stop, you
may  hear  a  momentary  motor  or  clicking
noise as the system resets or checks itself.
(1)
(2)
WA R N I N G
• If the ABS warning light (1) on theinstrument  cluster  comes  on  and
stays  on  while  driving,  there  may
be a problem with the ABS system.
Ask  your  SUZUKI  dealer  to  inspect
the  ABS  system  immediately.  If  the
ABS  system  becomes  inoperative,
the  brake  system  will  function  as
an  ordinary  brake  system  that  has
no ABS.
• If the ABS warning light (1) and the
brake  system  warning  light  (2)  on
the  instrument  cluster  simultane-
ously stay on or come on while
driving, both anti-lock function and
rear brake force control function
(proportioning  valve  function)  of
the  ABS  system  may  have  failed.  If
so, the rear wheels may easily skid
or the vehicle can even spin in the
worst  case  when  braking  on  a  slip-
pery  road  or  when  hard  braking
even on a dry paved road. Ask your
SUZUKI  dealer  to  inspect  the  ABS
system  immediately.  Drive  care-
fully,  avoiding  hard  braking  as
much as possible.
WA R N I N G
The  ABS  may  not  work  properly  if
tires  or  wheels  other  than  those
specified  in  the  owner’s  manual  are
used. This is because the ABS works
by  comparing  changes  in  wheel
speed.  When  replacing  tires  or
wheels,  use  only  the  size  and  type
specified in this owner’s manual. 
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
75RM4-01E
Electronic stability program (ESP
®) (if equipped)
ESP
® is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.
The  Electronic  Stability  Program  (ESP
®)
helps  to  control  the  vehicle  during  corner-
ing  if  front  wheels  or  rear  wheels  skid.  It
also assists you in maintaining traction
while  accelerating  on  loose  or  slippery
road  surfaces.  It  does  this  by  regulating
the  engine’s  output,  and  by  selectively
applying  the  brakes.  In  addition,  ESP®
helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak-
ing pressure. The  ESP
®  has  the  following  three  sys-
tems:
Stability control systemThe  vehicle  stability  control  system  helps
provide integrated control of systems such
as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine
control,  etc.  This  system  automatically
controls the brakes and engine to help pre-
vent  the  vehicle  from  skidding  when  cor-
nering  on  a  slippery  road  surface  or  when
turning the steering wheel abruptly.Traction control systemThe  traction  control   system  automatically
helps prevent the spinning of wheels when
the  vehicle  is  started  or  accelerated  on
slippery  road  surfaces.  The  system  oper-
ates  only  if  it  senses  that  some  of  the
wheels  are  spinning  or  beginning  to  lose
traction.  When  this  happens,  the  system
operates  the  front  or  rear  brakes  and
reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)ABS  will  help  you  avoid  skidding  by  elec-
tronically  controlling  braking  pressure.  It
will also help you maintain steering control
when braking on slippery surfaces or when
braking  hard.  The  ABS  works  automati-
cally,  so  you  do  not  have  to  use  any  spe-
cial braking technique. Just push the brake
pedal down wit hout pumping. The ABS will
operate  whenever  it  senses  that  wheels
are  locking  up.  You  may  feel  the  brake
pedal pulsate while  the ABS is operating.
(For  more  information  on  ABS,  see  “Brak-
ing” in this section.)
NOTE:
The ABS will not work  if vehicle speed is
under about 9 km/h (6 mph).
WA R N I N G
The  ESP
®  cannot  enhance  the  vehi-
cle’s  driving  stability  in  all  situations
and  does  not  control  your  vehicle’s
entire braking system. The ESP
® can-
not  prevent  accidents,  including
those resulting from excessive speed
in  turns,  or  hydroplaning.  Only  safe
and  attentive  drive  can  prevent  acci-
dents.  The  capabilities  of  an  ESP
®-
equipped vehicle must never be used
as a substitute for  careful driving.
WA R N I N G
• The  ESP
®  may  not  work  properly  if
tires  or  wheels  other  than  those
specified in the owner’s manual are
used.  When  replacing  tires  or
wheels,  use  only  the  size  and  type
specified in this owner’s manual.
• The  ESP®  may  not  work  properly  if
tires  are  not  inflated  to  the  recom-
mended tire inflation pressure.
• The  ESP®  may  not  work  properly  if
tires are fitted wi th tire chains.
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75RM4-01E
Grip control system (if equipped)When  one  side  of  the  tires  is  slipping  on
slippery road surfaces such as a snow-cov-
ered road and it is difficult to start the vehi-
cle,  the  grip  control  system  controls  the
driving  force  and  brake  force  through  the
ESP
® system, and assists you in smooth
starting.
In such cases as when both of the tires are
slipping,  the  system  may  also  assist  start-
ing.
NOTE:
• When both of the tires are slipping, thegrip control system may work, however,
it works especially effective when one
side of the tires is slipping.
• You may hear an operation sound when you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the grip
control system is in the self-check mode.
This sound does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
• When the grip control system is working with high engine revolutions, you may
feel changing the engine speed or vehi-
cle pulsating. This is normal. Grip control switch
75RM311
(1) Grip control switch
To  activate  the  grip  control  system,  push
the grip control switch. An indicator light on
the  switch  will  be  lit  when  the  grip  control
system  is  on.  When  you  push  the  switch
again, the indicator light will go off and the
grip control system  will be deactivated.
• When  the  vehicle  is  stabilized  and  the vehicle  speed  exceeds  about  30  km/h
(19  mph),  the  grip  control  system  stops
functioning  and  the  indicator  on  the
switch goes off.
• When  the  ESP
® system is off, the grip
control system cannot be turned on.
WA R N I N G
Grip  control  system  has  limits  and
may not function properly depending
on the driving conditions. Do not rely
excessively  on  the  system  and
always drive in a safe manner.
CAUTION
• Observe  the  following  instruc- tions.  If  mishandled,  the  grip  con-
trol  system  cannot  work  properly
and may cause a malfunction.
– Inflate  the  tires  to  the  recom-mended tire inflation pressure.
– When  replacing  tires  or  wheels, use  only  the  size  and  type  speci-
fied in this owner’s manual.
– Do  not  use  worn  or  extremely uneven tires. (Continued)
CAUTION
(Continued)– Do  not  modify  the  vehicle’s  sus-
pension  or  brake  (Altering  the
vehicle heig ht, etc.).
– Do not drive with extremely dete-
riorated suspension or brake.
– Do  not  modify  the  engine  (Alter- ing the muffler, etc.).
– Do  not  equip  a  limited  slip  differ- ential.
• The  grip  control  system  may  not
work properly if tires are fitted with
tire chains. 
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75RM4-01E
On  models  equipped  with  the  ENG  A-
STOP  system,  the  hill  hold  control  system
is  activated  when  the  engine  is  restarted
after  being  stopped  automatically,  even  if
the previous conditions are not met.
NOTE:
When the hill hold control system is acti-
vated, you may hear a sound coming from
the engine, or you may feel hardness of
the brake pedal. These are normal and do
not indicate a malfunction.
75RM224
For the instrument cluster with tachometer,
if the message shown in the above illustra-
tion  appears  on  the  information  display,
there  may  be  a  problem  with  the  hill
descent  control  system  (if  equipped)  and
the  hill  hold  control  system.  Have  your
vehicle  inspected  by  an  authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
The hill hold control system will not acti-
vate while this message is displayed.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped)The  tire  pressure  monitoring  system  is
designed to alert you when one or more of
the  tires  on  your  vehicle  is  significantly
under-inflated.  The  tire  pressure  monitor-
ing  system  (TPMS)  sensor  containing  a
unique  identification  code  is  mounted  on
each  wheel.  The  TPMS  sensors  transmit
tire  pressure  signals  to  the  receiver  of  the
tire  pressure  monitoring  system  controller.
When the inflation pressure of one or more
tires  indicates  signif icant  under-inflation,
the  low  tire  pressure  warning  light  shown
below comes on.
NOTE:
The word “telltale” in this section, means
an indicator.
Low tire pressure warning light
52D305
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated  to  the  inflation  pressure  recom-
mended  by  the  vehicle  manufacturer  on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size  than  the  size  indicated  on  the  vehicle
placard  or  tire  inflation  pressure  label,  you
should  determine  the  proper  tire  inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As  an  added  fuel  efficiency  feature,  your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illumi-
nates a low tire pressure telltale when one
or  more  of  your  tires  is  significantly  under-
inflated.
Accordingly,  when  the  low  tire  pressure
telltale  illuminates,  you  should  stop  and
check  your  tires  as  soon  as  possible,  and
inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire  failure.  Under-inf lation  also  reduces
fuel  efficiency  and  tire  tread  life,  and  may 
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4-5DRIVING TIPS
75RM4-01E
Tire chainsTire chains should only be used if they are
needed to increase traction or are required
by  law.  Check  that  the  chains  you  use  are
the  correct  size  for  your  vehicle’s  tires.
Also  check  that  there  is  enough  clearance
between  the  fenders  and  the  chains  as
installed on the tires.
Install  the  chains  on  the  front  tires  tightly,
according  to  the  chain  manufacturer’s
instructions.  Retighten  the  chains  after
driving  about  1.0  km  (1/2  mile)  if  neces-
sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
Stuck vehicleIf  your  vehicle  gets  stuck  in  snow,  mud  or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift  the  transaxle  back  and  forthbetween  a  forward  range  (or  first  gear
for  manual  transaxle/Auto  Gear  Shift)
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
spinning  to  a  minimum  wheel  rpm.
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.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESP
®
and/or grip control system, you may have
to turn the systems off in order to spin the
wheels. 2) If  your  vehicle  rema
ins  stuck  after  a  few
minutes  of  rocking,  we  recommend  you
to consult your SUZUKI dealer or a road-
side  assistance  service.  If  a  towing  ser-
vice  is  not  available  in  an  emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by
a  towing  cable  or  chain  secured  to  the
towing  hook  either  on  the  front  of  the
vehicle or on the rear of the vehicle. Refer
to  “Frame  hooks”  in  the  “OTHER  CON-
TROLS AND EQUIPMENT” section.
NOTICE
• If  you  hear  the  chains  hitting against the vehicle body while driv-
ing, stop and  tighten them.
• If your vehicle is equipped with full wheel caps, remove the wheel caps
before  installing  the  chains  or  the
wheel caps can be damaged by the
chain bands.
WA R N I N G
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 spinning the wheels too fast.
NOTICE
Do  not  continue  rocking  the  vehicle
for  more  than  a  few  minutes.  Pro-
longed  rocking  can  cause  engine
overheating or transaxle damage. 
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4-6
DRIVING TIPS
75RM4-01E
54G638S
Off-road drivingDo not drive in the field covered with grown grassIf you drive in the field covered with grass,
it may cause unexpected accident or vehi-
cle  damage  by  getting  caught  in  grown
grass.
WA R N I N G
In  addition  to  following  the  driving
tips  in  this  section,  it  is  important  to
observe the following precautions.
• Check  that  your  tires  are  in  good
condition  and  always  maintain  the
specified  tire  pressure.  Refer  to
“Tires”  in  the  “INSPECTION  AND
MAINTENANCE”  section  for
details. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• 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  tire  information  label
located  on  the  driver’s  door  lock
pillar.
• Never  use  oversized  tires  or  spe- cial  shock  absorbers  and  springs
to raise (jack up) your vehicle. This
will change the handling character-
istics. Oversized tires may also rub
against  the  fender  over  bumps,
causing vehicle damage or tire fail-
ure.
• After driving through water, test the brakes  while  driving  at  a  slow
speed  to  see  if  they  have  main-
tained their normal 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  normal  effective-
ness. 
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7-40
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
52KM110
(1) Tread wear indicator
(2) Indicator location mark
2) Check  that  the  depth  of  the  tread groove  is  more  than  1.6  mm  (0.06  in.).
To  help  you  check  this,  the  tires  have
molded-in  tread  wear  indicators  in  the
grooves.  When  the  indicators  appear
on  the  tread  surface,  the  remaining
depth  of  the  tread  is  1.6  mm  (0.06  in.)
or less and the tire  should be replaced.
3) Check  for  abnormal  wear,  cracks  and damage.  Any  tires  with  cracks  or  other
damage should be replaced. If any tires
show  abnormal  wear,  have  them
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. 4) Check for loose wheel nuts.
5) Check that there are no nails, stones or
other objects sticki ng into the tires.
(1)(2)
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
Hitting  curbs  and  running  over  rocks
can  damage  tires  and  affect  wheel
alignment.  Have  tires  and  wheel
alignment  checked  periodically  by
your SUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
• Your  SUZUKI  vehicle  is  equipped
with  tires  which  are  all  the  same
type and size. This is important to
ensure  proper  steering  and  han-
dling of the vehicle. Never mix tires
of different  size or  type on the  four
wheels  of  your  vehicle.  The  size
and  type  of  tires  used  should  be
only  those  approved  by  SUZUKI  as
standard  or  optional  equipment  for
your vehicle.
• Replacing  the  wheels  and  tires
equipped  on  your  vehicle  with  cer-
tain  combinations  of  aftermarket
wheels  and  tires  can  significantly
change  the  steering  and  handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
• Therefore,  use  only  those  wheel
and  tire  combinations  approved  by
SUZUKI  as  standard  or  optional
equipment for your vehicle.
NOTICE
Replacing  the  original  tires  with  tires
of a different size may result in false
speedometer  or  odometer  readings.
Check  with  your  SUZUKI  dealer
before  purchasing  replacement  tires
that differ in size from the original
tires.
NOTICE
For 4WD models, replacing a tire with
one of a different size, or using differ-
ent  brands  among  the  four  tires  can
result in damage to the drive train. 
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7-41INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
Tire rotation4-tire rotation
54G114
To  avoid  uneven  wear  of  your  tires  and  to
prolong  their  life,  rotate  the  tires  as  illus-
trated. Tires should be rotated every 10000
km (6000 miles). After rotation, adjust front
and  rear  tire  pressures  to  the  specification
listed  on  your  vehicle’s  tire  information
label.
NOTE:
For Mexico:
For additional instruction, refer to the
“SUPPLEMENT” section at the end of this
book.
Compact spare tire (if equipped)
54G115
(1) Wear indicator
(2) Indicator location mark
Your  vehicle  comes  equipped  with  a  com-
pact  spare  tire.  It  is  designed  to  save
space  in  your  storage  area,  and  its  lighter
weight  facilitates  installing  the  spare  tire
when  getting  a  flat  tire.  It  is  only  intended
for  temporary  emergency  use,  until  the
conventional  tire  can  be  repaired  or
replaced.  The  inflation  pressure  of  the
compact  spare  tire  should  be  checked  at
least  once  a  month.  Use  a  quality  pocket-
type  inflation  pressure  gauge  and  set  at
420  kPa  (60  psi).  At  the  same  time,  check
that  the  tire  is  stored  securely.  If  it  is  not,
tighten it. Note  that  two  or  more  compact  spare  tires
should not be used on one vehicle simulta-
neously.
WA R N I N G
The compact spare tire and wheel are
intended  for  temporary  emergency
use  only.  Continuous  use  of  this
spare  can  result  in  tire  failure  and
loss of control. Always observe these
precautions when using this spare:
• Your vehicle should be handled in a
different  way  when  using  this
spare.
• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Replace  this  spare  with  a  standard tire and wheel as soon as possible.
• Use  of  this  spare  will  reduce
ground clearance.
• Recommended air pressure for this spare is 420 kPa (60 psi).
• Do  not  use  tire  chains  on  the  com- pact  spare.  If  you  must  use  tire
chains,  rearrange  the  wheels  so
standard tires and wheels are fitted
to the front axle.
• The compact spare tire has a much
shorter  tread  life  than  the  conven-
tional  tires  on  your  vehicle.
Replace  the  tire  as  soon  as  the
tread wear indicator appears.
• When  replacing  the  compact  spare tire, use a replacement tire with the
exact same size and construction. 
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11-4SPECIFICATIONS
75RM4-01E
*1 If you cannot prepare tires with the specified load index rate and speed symbol, prepare tires with higher load index rate a nd speed
symbol.
*2 If you prepare snow tires;
• Check that they are tires of the same size, structure and load  capacity as the originally installed tires.
• Mount the snow tires  on all four wheels.
• Understand that the maximum pe rmissible speed of snow tires is generally less than the originally installed tires.
Consult your SUZUKI dealer or su pplier for further information.
ITEM: Wheels and tires
Tire size, front and rear
175/65R15 84H
*1, 175/60R16 82H
*1
Rim size 175/65R15 tire: 15X5J 
175/60R16 tire: 16X5J
Tire pressures For  the  specified  tire  pressure,  see  the  tire  information  label  located
on the driver’s door lock pillar.
Recommended snow chain (for Euro pe) Radial thickness: 10 mm, axi al thickness: 10 mm
Recommended snow tire 175/65R15
*2 or 175/60R16
*2