change time SUZUKI XL7 2007 2.G Owner's Guide

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Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
Refer to “TPMS Sensor Matching Process”
under “Tire Pressure Monitor System” in
this section.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are prop-
erly tightened. Refer to “Wheel Nut
Torque” under “Capacities and Specifica-
tions” in this section.
When It Is Time for New Tires
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One way to tell when it is time for new tires
is to check the treadwear indicators, which
will appear when your tires have only 1/16
inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining.
Some commercial truck tires may not have
treadwear indicators.
You need a new tire if any of the following
statements are true:
 You can see the indicators at three or
more places around the tire.
 You can see cord or fabric showing
through the tire’s rubber.
 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or
snagged deep enough to show cord or
fabric.
 The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
 The tire has a puncture, cut, or other
damage that cannot be repaired wellbecause of the size or location of the
damage.
Buying New TiresThe original equipment tires installed on
your vehicle, when it was new, were
designed to meet the Tire Performance
Criteria Specification (TPC spec) system
rating. If you need replacement tires,
Suzuki strongly recommends that you get
tires with the same TPC Spec rating. This
way, your vehicle will continue to have tires
that are designed to give the same perfor-
mance and vehicle safety, during normal
use, as the original tires.
The exclusive TPC Spec system considers
over a dozen critical specifications that
impact the overall performance of your
vehicle, including brake system perfor-
mance, ride and handling, traction control,
and tire pressure monitoring performance.
The TPC Spec number is molded onto the
tire’s sidewall by the tire manufacturer. If
the tires have an all-season tread design,
the TPC spec number will be followed by a
MS, for mud and snow. Refer to “Tire Side-
wall Labeling” in this section for additional
information.
WARNING
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose after
time. The wheel could come off and
cause an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do
this; but be sure to use a scraper or
wire brush later, if needed, to get all
the rust or dirt off. Refer to “Chang-
ing a Flat Tire” in this section.

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5) Put the compact spare tire near the flat
tire.
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6) Raise the vehicle by turning the jack
handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far
enough off the ground so there is
enough room for the road tire to clear
the ground.
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7) Remove all of the wheel nuts.
8) Remove the flat tire.
WARNING
Getting under a vehicle when it is
jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle
slips off the jack you could be badly
injured or killed. Never get under a
vehicle when it is supported only by
a jack.
WARNING
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage
the vehicle and even make the vehi-
cle fall. To help avoid personal injury
and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.
WARNING
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it
to do maintenance or repairs is dan-
gerous without the appropriate safety
equipment and training. The jack pro-
vided with your vehicle is designed
only for changing a flat tire. If it is
used for anything else, you or others
could be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. Use the jack
provided with your vehicle only for
changing a flat tire.
WARNING
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make the wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come off
and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or
dirt from the places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emer-
gency, you can use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if needed,
to get all the rust or dirt off.

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 For solid dry soils: remove as much as
possible and then vacuum.
To clean, use the following instructions:
1) Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth
with water or club soda.
2) Wring the cloth to remove excess mois-
ture.
3) Start on the outside edge of the soil and
gently rub toward the center. Continue
cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth
each time it becomes soiled.
4) Continue to gently rub the soiled area
until the cleaning cloth remains clean.
5) If the soil is not completely removed,
use a mild soap solution and repeat the
cleaning process that was used with
plain water.
If any of the soil remains, a commercial
fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be neces-
sary. When a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a
small hidden area for colorfastness first. If
the locally cleaned area gives any impres-
sion that a ring formation may result, clean
the entire surface.
After the cleaning process has been com-
pleted, a paper towel can be used to blot
excess moisture from the fabric or carpet.LeatherA soft cloth dampened with water may be
used to remove dust. If a more thorough
cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth damp-ened with a mild soap solution can be
used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do
not use heat to dry. Never use steam to
clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spot
removers on leather. Many commercial
leather cleaners and coatings that are sold
to preserve and protect leather may per-
manently change the appearance and feel
of your leather and are not recommended.
Do not use silicone or wax-based prod-
ucts, or those containing organic solvents
to clean your vehicle’s interior because
they can alter the appearance by increas-
ing the gloss in a non-uniform manner.
Never use shoe polish on your leather.
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic SurfacesA soft cloth dampened with water may be
used to remove dust. If a more thorough
cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth
dampened with a mild soap solution can
be used to gently remove dust and dirt.
Never use spot lifters or removers on plas-
tic surfaces. Many commercial cleaners
and coatings that are sold to preserve and
protect soft plastic surfaces may perma-
nently change the appearance and feel of
your interior and are not recommended.
Do not use silicone or wax-based prod-
ucts, or those containing organic solvents
to clean your vehicle’s interior because
they can alter the appearance by increas-
ing the gloss in a non-uniform manner.Some commercial products may increase
gloss on your instrument panel. The
increase in gloss may cause annoying
reflections in the windshield and even
make it difficult to see through the wind-
shield under certain conditions.
Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.WeatherstripsSilicone grease on weatherstrips will make
them last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a
clean cloth. During very cold, damp
weather frequent application may be
required. Refer to “Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants” in “Maintenance Sched-
ule” in the “Maintenance Schedule” sec-
tion.Washing Your VehicleThe paint finish on the vehicle provides
beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and
durability.
WARNING
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If
you do, it may severely weaken them.
In a crash, they might not be able to
provide adequate protection. Clean
safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.

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Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper
level and change as recommended.Maintenance RequirementsYour Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps
to keep your vehicle in good working condi-
tion, but also helps the environment. All
recommended maintenance is important.
Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire infla-
tion can increase the level of emissions
from your vehicle. To help protect our envi-
ronment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle
properly.Using the Maintenance ScheduleWe want to help you keep your vehicle in
good working condition. But we do not
know exactly how you will drive it. You may
drive very short distances only a few times
a week. Or you may drive long distances
all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You
may use your vehicle in making deliveries.
Or you may drive it to work, to do errands,
or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people
use their vehicles, maintenance needs
vary. You may need more frequent checks
and replacements. So please read the fol-
lowing and note how you drive. If you have
any questions on how to keep your vehicle
in good condition, see your dealer.This schedule is for vehicles that:
 carry passengers and cargo within rec-
ommended limits. You will find these lim-
its on the Tire and Loading Information
label. Refer to “Loading Your Vehicle” in
“Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehi-
cle” in the “Driving Your Vehicle” section.
 are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
 use the recommended fuel. Refer to
“Gasoline Octane” in “Fuel” in the “Ser-
vice and Appearance Care” section.
The services in “Scheduled Maintenance”
in this section should be performed when
indicated. Refer to “Additional Required
Services” in this section for further informa-
tion.
CAUTION
Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, replacement parts, and
recommended fluids and lubricants
as prescribed in this manual are nec-
essary to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. Any damage
caused by failure to follow scheduled
maintenance might not be covered by
warranty.
WARNING
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to
do some jobs, you can be seriously
injured. Do your own maintenance
work only if you have the required
know-how and the proper tools and
equipment for the job. If you have any
doubt, see your dealer to have a qual-
ified technician do the work. Refer to
“Doing Your Own Service Work” in
the “SERVICE AND APPEARANCE
CARE” section.

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Some maintenance services can be com-
plex. So, unless you are technically quali-
fied and have the necessary equipment,
you should have your dealer do these jobs.
When you go to your dealer for your ser-
vice needs, you will know that trained and
supported service technicians will perform
the work using genuine parts.
“Owner Checks and Services” in this sec-
tion tells you what should be checked,
when to check it, and what you can easily
do to help keep your vehicle in good condi-
tion.
The proper replacement parts, fluids, and
lubricants to use are listed in “Recom-
mended Fluids and Lubricants” and “Nor-
mal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in
this section. When your vehicle is serviced,
make sure these are used. All parts should
be replaced and all necessary repairs
done before you or anyone else drives the
vehicle.
Scheduled MaintenanceWhen the change engine oil light and/or
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
comes on, it means that service is required
for your vehicle. Have your vehicle ser-
viced as soon as possible within the next
600 miles (1000 km). It is possible that, if
you are driving under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system may not indicate
that vehicle service is necessary for over a
year. However, the engine oil and filter
must be changed at least once a year (or
10 months if operated in Canada) and at
this time the system must be reset. Your
dealer has trained service technicians who
will perform this work using genuine parts
and reset the system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle
within 3000 miles (5000 km) since your last
service. Remember to reset the oil life sys-
tem whenever the oil is changed. Refer to
“Engine Oil Life System” in “Checking
Things Under the Hood” in the “Service
and Appearance Care” section for informa-
tion on the Engine Oil Life System and
resetting the system.
For ALL except CANADA
When the change engine oil light and/or
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
appears, certain services, checks, and
inspections are required. Required ser-
vices are described in the following for
“Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II”.Generally, it is recommended that your first
service be Maintenance I, your second
service be Maintenance II, and that you
alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance
II thereafter. However, in some cases,
Maintenance II may be required more
often.
Maintenance I
Use Maintenance I if the light/message
comes on within 10 months since the vehi-
cle was purchased or Maintenance II was
performed.
Maintenance II
Use Maintenance II if the previous service
performed was Maintenance I. Always use
Maintenance II whenever the light/mes-
sage comes on 10 months or more since
the last service or if the light/message has
not come on at all for one year.
For CANADA
Use For CANADA Scheduled Maintenance
if the light/message comes on or if more
than 10 months have elapsed since the
most recent maintenance service was per-
formed.