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Summary of Contents for GRAND VITARA 08

Page 1: ...gnition Switch 3 3 Parking Brake Lever 3 7 Pedal 3 8 Starting the Engine 3 9 Using the Transmission 3 11 If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transmission Gearshift Lever Out of P PARK 3 17 Using the Transf...

Page 2: ...AIR and the fan is at high speed Avoid operating the vehicle with the rear door tailgate or rear win dow open If it is necessary to oper ate the vehicle with the rear door tailgate or rear window ope...

Page 3: ...si tion 11 Check all gauges 12 Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING light turns off when the parking brake is released Once a week or each time you fill your fuel tank perform the following under h...

Page 4: ...ion Max 1 0 L per 1000 km 1 Qt per 600 miles When judging the amount of oil consump tion note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to accurately judge the true oil level As an example...

Page 5: ...K position It locks the ignition and prevents normal use of the steering wheel and gearshift lever To release the steering lock insert the key and turn it clockwise to one of the other positions If yo...

Page 6: ...e ignition switch and push it in again to illuminate the blue indicator light If the keyless start system red indicator light illuminates the remote controller may not be in the vehicle or the battery...

Page 7: ...in to turn it to the CC position Also you must push the ignition switch in to return it to the LOCK position ACC 2 Accessories such as the radio can oper ate but the engine is off ON 3 This is the nor...

Page 8: ...ake Lever EXAMPLE 1 To set 2 To release 3 To release 64J081 The parking brake lever is located between the seats To set the parking brake hold the brake pedal down and pull the parking brake lever all...

Page 9: ...remember to first set the parking brake then remove the wheel chocks Pedal Manual transmission 2 1 Automatic transmission 2 3 64JOB2 3 64JOB3 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Clutch Pedal 1 For manual transmiss...

Page 10: ...s set fully 2 Manual transmission Shift into UN Neutral and depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor Hold the clutch pedal while starting the engine Automatic transmission If the gear shift l...

Page 11: ...ngine starts CAUTION The starter is allowed to crank the engine up to 30 secon s If the engine failed to start walt 15 sec onds then restart cranking Even if the third trial failed consult autho rized...

Page 12: ...iqg light comes on To regener ate the DPp 9 you must drive the vehicle until the light goes out at a speed of 75 km h 47 mph or higher for a while max 30 minutes However you should drive carefully and...

Page 13: ...59 45 28 4th to 3rd 135 84 65 41 5th to 4th 180 113 90 56 For F9Q Diesel engine km h mph Transfer switch Down if equipped position shifting 4H or 4L LOCK 4H LOCK 2nd to 1st 35 22 15 9 3rd to 2nd 60 3...

Page 14: ...1 Power mode selector switch D 66J055 5 speed automatic transmission mode 4 4 speed automatic transmission mode The 4 speed mode is suitable for the fol lowing driving conditions Driving on hilly wind...

Page 15: ...letely stationary before shifting into Reverse N Neutral Use this position for starting the engine if the engine stalls and you need to restart it while the vehicle is moving You may also shift into N...

Page 16: ...automatic transmission mode 3 3 speed automatic transmission mode The 3 speed mode is suitable for the fol lowing driving conditions Driving on hilly winding roads You can drive more smoothly with les...

Page 17: ...vehicle is station ary to a forward or reverse gear to help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when you shift OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE For all normal driving make sure that the POWER indicato...

Page 18: ...ed for the lower gear the transmission will not actually downshift until your speed drops below the maximum speed for the lower gear CAUTION Be sure to take the following precau tions to help avoid da...

Page 19: ...in the normal way Jump start ing may correct the condition If not follow the procedure described below This pro cedure will permit shifting the transmission out of Park 1 Be sure the parking brake is...

Page 20: ...6 7 3 19 9 64J143 1 Front differential 2 Engine 3 Transmission 4 High Low clutch 5 Transfer case 6 Center differential 7 Differential lock clutch 8 Chain 9 Rear propeller shaft 10 Rear differential 1...

Page 21: ...r rear axles Only use this position for towing your vehicle When you turn the transfer switch to the N position N indicator will come on with the buzzer sound A WARNING Never leave the transfer switch...

Page 22: ...OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 4H 4 wheel drive high range 3 21 64J220 In this position engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles Use this position for normal driving...

Page 23: ...4J221 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE In this position engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles and you get better traction than when driving in 4H Use this position when you need better traction t...

Page 24: ...steep slippery hills etc NOTE When the transfer switch if equipped is turned to the 4L LOCK position the ESfiW systems other than ABS if equipped will be canceled to provide improved vehicle traction...

Page 25: ...before using this procedure From 4H LOCK to 4L LOCK Stop the vehicle completely place the transmission in UN Neutral and depress the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully if equipped then push in an...

Page 26: ...h 60 mph Do not operate the transfer switch while tires are racing Do not operate your vehicle in 4H LOCK or 4L LOCK on dry hard surfaces Continued CAUTION Continued Do not operate the vehicle while a...

Page 27: ...K X 4L LOCK X 4l N Neutral 4H 4 wheel drive high range mode 4H LOCK 4 wheel drive high range center differential lock mode 4L LOCK 4 wheel drive low range center differential lock mode OPERATING YOUR...

Page 28: ...arn ing Indicator Blinks Blinks Off Blinks Sound Off Series of Beeps Off Beep Cause and Remedy There may be a problem with the 4WD system Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer Thi...

Page 29: ...or automatic transmission The desired transfer gear has not been engaged Release your foot from the accelerator pedal Depress the brake pedal Shift the automatic transmission gear shift lever to the u...

Page 30: ...2Dl13 When you push the ON OFF switch the system is on and a CRUISE indicator light on the instrument cluster will be on SET 65D474 When the vehicle s speed is controlled by the cruise control system...

Page 31: ...the SET COAST switch 3 Cruise control operation will also be can celed any time the vehicle speed falls below 40 km h 25 mph To Resume a Previously Set Speed After canceling cruise control operation...

Page 32: ...you may hear a clicking sound in the brake pedal This is normal and indi cates that the brake assist system is acti vated properly Anti Lock Brake System ABS ASS will help you avoid skidding by elec...

Page 33: ...function pro portioning valve function of the ABS system may have failed If so the rear wheels may easily skid or the vehicle can even spin in the worst case when braking on a slippery road or when h...

Page 34: ...surface or when turning the steering wheel abruptly Traction Control System The traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on...

Page 35: ...links 5 times per second when one of the following systems is activated Stability control system Traction control system Hill descent control system if equipped CAUTION If the SLIP indicator light com...

Page 36: ...ring your ordinary driving so that you have the ben efits of all of the ESP systems It may be required to turn the ESP sys tems other than ABS off if your vehicle is stuck in sand mud or snow or when...

Page 37: ...84 NOTE If you push the ESP OFF switch when the transfer switch is in the 4H position the ES systems will not be turned off and the message shown in the above illus tration will appear on the informat...

Page 38: ...hill descent control operating conditions are fulfilled However when the vehicle speed exceeds 25 km h 15 mph the hill descent control system will be deactivated automatically To deactivate the hill...

Page 39: ...ehicle from rolling downward on a hill under all load or road condi tions Always be prepared to depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling downward Failure to pay attention and depres...

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