Interior - Floor Mat Installation Guidelines/Precautions
GENERAL INFOTechnical Bulletin
Division: Automotive
Section Title: Body, Cab, & Accessories
Category: Technical
TSB No. TS 03 07210
SUBJECT:
TECHNICIAN/VEHICLE OWNER "BEST PRACTICES": INSPECTING,
REMOVING, AND INSTALLING FLOOR MATS IN SUZUKI VEHICLES
MODEL(S):
ALL
YEAR:
ALL
CONDITION:
Improper use of a floor mat, allowing it to interfere with the normal operation of the accelerator, brake, and/or clutch pedals.
CAUSE:
The improper installation of the floor mats. Use of mats that do not fit the vehicle properly. Failing to use the proper anchoring process, holding the mat in the position as designed. Stacking a floor mat(s) on the existing floor mat.
CORRECTION:
Please read and adhere to the steps and precautions in this bulletin to help minimize the chance that a floor mat may prevent the proper operation of the vehicle.
WARNING
Failure to take the following precautions may result in the driver's side floor mat interfering with the pedals and causing a loss of vehicle control or an accident.
^ Make sure that the floor mat grommet(s) is(are) hooked/fastened to the anchors.
^ Never place additional floor mats on top of the existing floor mats.
1. Always remove the floor mat completely if the retaining mechanism or anchor is missing, broken, or not operating properly for any reason.
^ If the vehicle is equipped with an anchoring system for floor mats, non-Suzuki floor mats, or Suzuki floor mats that were not designed to work with the fasteners and this vehicle should never be used.
2. Always inspect the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals for proper operation before starting, moving, or driving the vehicle when:
^ New floor mats are installed.
^ Existing mats are removed, cleaned, or repositioned for any reason.
3. Replace any floor mats that show signs of wear or conditions that cause the mats to not lay flat or fit the contours of the floor.
^ When used in some weather conditions or specific footwear, floor mats can show signs of wear that could obstruct or impair the movement of the driver's foot/feet.
^ Never use any non-Suzuki floor mats that were not designed to fit the vehicle floor design.
^ Genuine Suzuki Floor Mats should be installed in Suzuki vehicles.
Included is a listing of some of the Floor Mats available as Genuine Suzuki Accessories, available for purchase at any Suzuki Automotive dealership.
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