2008 Suzuki Forenza Owner's Manual - Page 187

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Storing the Flat Tire and Tools WARNING Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new SUZUKI original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index for the wheel nut torque specification. CAUTION If you install a full-size tire rather than your compact spare tire, reinstall the wheel cover as follows: 1) Put the wheel cover on the fullsize tire. 2) Fasten the 4 plastic caps snugly by hand. 3) Tighten the caps by turning them an additional 90° with the wheel wrench. - The proper tightening torque is a maximum of 5.9 lb-ft (8 N·m). - Tightening to the improper torque can cause damage to the plastic caps. WARNING Improperly storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these items in the proper place. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment. Place the tire in the compartment, then secure the retainer. Store the jack in its housing in the cargo area. Secure the jack by turning the retainer clockwise. Store the tools securely in the foam tray and place the tray on top of the tire. Replace the trim cover. CAUTION Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the index for the wheel nut torque specification. Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. CAUTION Wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Storing the Spare Tire and Tools The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See "Compact Spare Tire" in this section. 5-43