2007 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 217

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE 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 properly tightened. Refer to "Wheel Nut Torque" under "Capacities and Specifications" in this section. When It Is Time for New Tires because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires The 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 performance and vehicle safety, during normal use, as the original tires. 806296 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 "Changing a Flat Tire" in this section. 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 well The exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, 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 Sidewall Labeling" in this section for additional information. 5-34