Suzuki 2003 New Vehicle Warranty Maintenance Information Web E Page 18
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VEHICLE CARE TO PREVENT CORROSION
Proper care of your Vehicle is essential to protect it from corrosion even though SUZUKI has designed and built your Vehicle specifically
to resist corrosion.
Listed on the following pages are instructions on how you should maintain your Vehicle to prevent corrosion. Please read and follow these
instructions carefully.
NOTE: Application of additional rust inhibiting materials is not necessary or required under the 5 year anti-perforation warranty. Some
after-manufacture rust proofing may create a potential environment which could reduce the corrosion resistance designed and built into
your Vehicle. Depending upon application technique, some after-manufacture rust proofing could result in damage or failure of some
electrical or mechanical systems of your Vehicle. Repairs to correct damage or malfunctions caused by after-manufacture rust proofing
are not covered under any part of the written waranties given by SUZUKI and set out herein.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CORROSION
Common Causes of Corrosion
1. The accumulation of road salt, dirt, moisture or chemicals in hard to reach areas of the vehicle under body or frame.
2. Chipping, scratches and any damage to treated or painted metal surfaces resulting from minor accidents or by impact from stones,
gravel, rock salt and coarse sand, etc.
Environmental Conditions Which Accelerate Corrosion
1. Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea air or industrial pollution will all accelerate the corrosion of metal.
2. High humidity will increase the rate of corrosion particularly when the temperature range is just above the freezing point.
3. Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle for an extended period of time may promote corrosion even though other body sections may be
completely dry.
4. High temperatures will cause an accelerated rate of corrosion to parts of the vehicle which are not well ventilated to permit quick drying.
The aforementioned information illustrates the necessity of keeping your vehicle (particularly the underbody) as clean and dry as possible.
In addition to this, it is equally important to repair any damage to the paint or protective coatings as soon as possible.
