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Passenger and Cargo Compartments
Moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate under the floor mats and may cause corrosion. Occasionally, check
under these mats to ensure that this area is clean and dry. More frequent checks are necessary if the
Vehicle is used on unpaved roads or in wet weather. Certain cargos such as chemicals, fertilizers,
cleaners, salts, etc. are extremely corrosive in nature. These products should be transported in secure
containers. If a spill or leak does occur, clean and dry the area immediately.
Driving Precautions
Following a Vehicle too closely is dangerous and can lead to paint chipping. Paint can chip off of your
Vehicle when pebbles, thrown in the air by the tires of a vehicle in front of you, fall and hit your Vehicle.
The paint chipping zone will increase when vehicle speed increases. To prevent chipping, be sure to
increase the distance between your Vehicle and the vehicle in front of you as speed increases. Paint
chipping will also occur if you frequently drive on gravel or salted roads. The Suzuki warranty does not
cover paint chipping.
Mud and Gravel Shields
The use of mud and gravel shields will help protect your Vehicle. Full size shields, which extend as close
to the road as is practical are of course the best. The fasteners for such shields should also be corrosion
resistant. A number of different types of mud and gravel shields are available from your SUZUKI Dealer.
Storage
Do not park your Vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated area. If you often wash your Vehicle in the garage
or if you frequently drive it in when wet, your garage may be damp. The high humidity in the garage may
cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet Vehicle may corrode even in a heated garage if the ventilation is
poor.
