SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2008 3.G Operating Manual

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N (Neutral)
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OPERATING YOUR-VEHICLE
In this position, engine power is not sup­plied to the front or 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 in UN" (Neutral) when parked.
When the transfer switch is in uN"
(Neutral), the vehicle may roll even if the transmission is in gear or in Park.
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4H (4-wheel drive high range)
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In this position, engine power is supplied to
the front and rear axles. Use this position
for normal driving.

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000
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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
than
"4H" provides, such as when driving on slippery roads etc.
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4L LOCK (4-wheel drive low range center differential lock)
000
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In this position, engine power is supplied to
the front and rear axles and you get better
traction and more low-speed torque than
when driving in "4H". Use this position
when you need better traction than "4H" provides and more low-speed torque than "4H LOCK" provides, such as when climb­ing or descending 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, and the "ESP
OFF" indicator light will come on. When the transfer switch (if equipped) is turned to the "4L LOCK" position, brake­traction control can be activated. Brake­traction control brakes the spinning wheel to distribute drive power to the other
wheels for increased climbing ability or for
better performance on
a rolling hill or a slippery surface.
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG.

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below:
From N to 4H 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 and turn the
switch to shift into "4H".
From 4H to 4H LOCK You can operate the transfer switch either
when the vehicle is stopped c;>r while the
vehicle is moving.
Position the front wheels straight ahead
and turn the switch
to shift into u4H LOCK". If the vehicle is. moving, we recommend
that the speed be less than 100 km/h (60 mph) during this operation ..
CAUTION
Do not operate the transfer switch
while tires are racing.
NOTE: If it is difficult to shift between "4H" and "4H
LOCK" while the vehicle is moving, try
accelerating and decelerating your vehicle
several times after turning the transfer
switch.
Be sure to wait until traffic condi­
tions allow you to accelerate and deceler­
ate safety 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 and turn· the
switch to shift into U4L LOCK".
From 4L LOCK to 4H 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 and turn the
switch to shift into U4H LOCK".
From 4H LOCK to 4H You can operate the transfer switch either
when the vehicle is stopped or while the
vehicle is moving.
Position the front wheels straight ahead
and
turn-the switch to shift into u4H". If the
vehicle is moving, we recommend that the
speed be less than 1 00 km/h (60 mph) dur­
ing this operation.
CAUTION
Do not operate the transfer switch
while tires are racing.
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NOTE: If it is difficult to shift between "4H" and "4H
LOCK" while the vehicle is moving, try
accelerating and decelerating your vehicle
several times after turning
the transfer
switch. Be sure to wait until traffic condi­
tions allow you to accelerate and deceler­
ate safety before using this procedure.
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From 4H to N
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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 and turn the
switch to the mark (1) at the left of the uN" position, and hold the switch in this posi­
tion for 5 seconds until the uN" indicator blinks, then turn the switch to the uN" posi­
tion. When
you turn the transfer switch to the uN" position, uN" indicator will come on with
the buzzer sound.
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CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the vehicle com­
pletely before operating the trans­fer switch to shift between "N" and "4H", or between "4H LOCK" and "4L LOCK".
• Do not shift between "4H" and "4H
LOCK" unless the front wheels are
in the straight-ahead position and
we recommend
that the vehicle speed be less than 1 00 km/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
4WD mode indicator is blinking except when shifting between "4H" and "4L LOCK".
If you operate the vehicle while a
4WD mode indicator is blinking, a
buzzer will sound and the transfer will shift to "N" (Neutral) to prevent
transfer case damage.
In this case, use the following pro­cedure.
1) Release your foot from the accel­erator pedal and depress the
brake pedal to stop the vehicle
completely.
2) Depress the clutch pedal fully (if
equipped) or shift the automatic transmission gearshift lever to the "N" position. 3) If the transfer does not shift from "N" although you perform 1) and 2), turn the transfer switch to the
position previously selected and
operate the switch again.
NOTE: The information display shows the warning
and indicator message when the transfer
system
is operated, or has a problem.

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Current Position
Current
Indicator
N [NJ
4H -
4H LOCK
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
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Target Position Target Indicator
4H -
N [NJ
4H LOCK
X
4H -
4L LOCK
X 4l
4H LOCK
X
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Warning and Indicator messages
Transfer
Switch Operation Warning
and Indicator messages
In any position
In "N" position
Switching between
"4H" and "4H LOCK"
In "4H" position
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Master Warn­ing 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.
This message informs you that the
transfer switch is in
"N", which is used only for towing your vehicle,
Move the transfer switch to a different
position
unless you are planning to tow
your vehicle,
This message informs you the 4WD
mode is switching,
Tires are slipping,
Turn the transfer switch to
"4H LOCK" or "4L LOCK" position.

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Switching between U4H LOCK" and U4L LOCK"
Switching between U4H" and UN"
Warning and Indicator messages
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Master Warn­ing Indicator
Off
Off
Off
Off
Sound
Series of Beeps
Series of Beeps
Beep or
Off
Off
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Cause and Remedy
(For 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 gear­shift lever to the uN" position.
(For
manual transmission)
The desired transfer gear has not been
engaged.
Release your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Depress the brake pedal and clutch
pedal.
The desired transfer gear has not been
engaged.
Turn the transfer switch back to the pre­
viously selected position, and operate
the transfer switch again.
This message informs
you the 4WD
mode is switching.
Do not move your vehicle.
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Cruise Control (if equipped)
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The cruise control system allows you to maintain a steady speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal. The controls for operating the cruise control system are on the steering wheel. You can
use the cruise control system at speeds of
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher.
A WARNING
To help avoid loss of vehicle control, do not use the cruise control system
when driving in heavy traffic, on slip­pery or winding roads, or on steep
downgrades.
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NOTE: If the transfer switch (if equipped) is in the "4L LOCK" position, you can not use the
cruise control system. Refer to "Using the
Transfer Switch (if equipped)" in this sec­
tion.
CRUISE
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When you push the "ON/OFF" switch, the
system is on and a "CRUISE" indicator light on the instrument cluster will be on.
SET
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When the vehicle's speed is controlled by the cruise control system, a "SET' indica­
tor light on the instrument cluster will be on.
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To Set Cruising Speed Turn on the cruise control system by push­
ing the "ON/OFF" switch (1). Accelerate to the desired speed and push the "SET/
COAST' switch (3). Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the set speed will be maintained.
With the cruise
control on, you can increase speed for passing by using the accelerator pedal. When you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will return to the
set speed.
To Change Cruising Speed To reset the cruise control to a slower speed, hold in the "SET/COAST' switch (3) until the vehicle has slowed to the desired
speed, then release the switch. The new
speed will be maintained.