SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2008 3.G Owners Manual

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Assist Grips (if equipped)
64J136
Assist grips are provided for convenience.
WARNING
Improperly using the seat heater can
be hazardous. An occupant can suf-
fer burns even if the heating tempera-
ture is fairly low, if the occupant is
wearing thin pants, a thin skirt or
shorts and leaves the heater on for
long periods.
Avoid using the seat heater for these
occupants:
 People who have reduced feeling in
their legs, including the elderly or
those with certain disabilities.
 Small children, or anyone with sen-
sitive skin.
 People who are asleep or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
which make them tired.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heater ele-
ment:
 Do not subject the front seats to
heavy impacts, such as children
jumping on them.
 Do not cover the seat with any
insulating materials such as blan-
kets or cushions.
Front Seat Heater: 8

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Coat Hooks (if equipped)
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You can hang clothing on the coat hooks.
These hooks are not designed for large or
heavy items.
Sunroof (if equipped)You can tilt or slide the sunroof by operat-
ing the “TILT” part of the sunroof switch or
the “SLIDE” part of the sunroof switch
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
There is a system to prevent being
pinched by the sunroof.
When the system senses that something is
pinched when the sunroof is sliding for-
ward, the sunroof will automatically
reverse direction and slide rearward. This
system will operate when the sunroof is
closing automatically. This system does
not operate when tilting the sunroof down.
Make sure there are no hands or other
obstructions in the path of the sunroof
when you close the sunroof even though
there is a system to prevent being pinched
by the sunroof.
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To tilt the sunroof up, slide the sun shade
rearward by hand and push the “TILT UP”
part (1) of the sunroof switch. To tilt the
sunroof down, push the “SLIDE OPEN”
part (2) of the sunroof switch.
If you push the switch for more than a sec-
ond, the sunroof will automatically tilt up or
down fully. To stop the sunroof halfway,
push the switch briefly.
WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with side
curtain air bags, do not hang sharp
items like a hanger on the coat hook.
When hanging the clothes, hang it on
hook without using a hanger.
WARNING
 The system to prevent being
pinched by the sunroof does not
work in the area where the sunroof
is almost completely closed.
 The system to prevent being
pinched by the sunroof may not
work if the battery is not suffi-
ciently charged.
(1)(2)
Assist Grips: 3
Coat Hooks:
Sunroof: 5, 8

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To slide the sunroof rearward, push the
“SLIDE OPEN” part (2) of the sunroof
switch. To side the sunroof forward, push
the “TILT UP” part (1) of the sunroof
switch.
If you push the switch for more than a sec-
ond, the sunroof will automatically slide
fully rearward or forward. To stop the sun-
roof halfway, push the switch briefly.
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The sun shade will open automatically and
cannot be closed when the sunroof is slid
rearward.How to reactivate the system to prevent
being pinched by the sunroof
When you disconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal from the battery or change the fuses,
the features below will not operate.
 The system to prevent being pinched by
the sliding sunroof.
 The system to automatically open or
close the sunroof fully.
In this case, you must reactivate the fea-
tures using the following procedures.
1) Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2) Push and hold the “TILT UP” part (1) of
the sunroof switch, the sunroof will tilt
up fully and then down slightly. After the
movement stops completely, release
the switch. The features are reacti-
vated.
3) Make sure you can open or close the
sunroof automatically by pushing the
sunroof switch for more than about a
second.
(1)(2)
Sunroof: 5, 8

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 Be sure to close the sunroof when you
leave the vehicle unattended.
 Periodically inspect the guide rail for dirt
and clean it if any dirt has accumulated.
Engine Hood
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To open the engine hood:
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side of
the instrument panel. This will disen-
gage the engine hood lock halfway.
WARNING
 Never allow any part of your body
such as hands or head to get out of
the sunroof opening while the vehi-
cle is moving.
 Be sure there are no hands or other
obstructions in the path of the sun-
roof when you close the sunroof.
 Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle even if for
a short time. Also do not leave chil-
dren alone in a parked vehicle.
Unattended children could use the
sunroof switches and get trapped
by the sunroof.
CAUTION
Do not put your body weight on the
roof around the sunroof such as by
sitting on it.
Sunroof: 5, 8

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2) Push the under-hood release lever
sideways with your finger, as shown in
the illustration. While pushing the lever,
lift up the engine hood.
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3) Continue to lift up the hood until it is
high enough to support with the prop
rod.
To close the engine hood:
1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back to the holding clip.
2) Lower the hood close to the bumper,
then let it drop down.
Make sure the hood is securely latched
after closing.
Cup Holder and Storage Bin
(if equipped)Cup holders and a storage bin are pro-
vided as shown.
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To access a bin, push the release button.
WARNING
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
EXAMPLE
Engine Hood: 5

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To use the console bin, pull the lever up
and open the lid.
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To use the rear cup holders, open the lid.Bottle holder
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You should hold a bottle with a cap in the
bottle holder.
Overhead Console Box
(if equipped)
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To use the overhead console box, push on
the front edge (1) and open the lid. To
close the lid, push the front edge (1) until it
latches. Do not put heavy or sharp items in
the box.
WARNING
Do not use the cup holder or the stor-
age bin to hold cups containing hot
liquids or sharp-edged, hard or
breakable objects. Objects in these
bins may be thrown about during a
sudden stop or impact, and could
cause personal injury.
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Never drive with the overhead con-
sole box lid open. It could cause
injury if an accident occurs.
(1)
Cup Holder and Storage Bin: 3, 14

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NOTE:
An aftermarket garage door opener can be
installed in the front side overhead console
box.
Accessory Socket
(if equipped)
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64J120
12-volt accessory sockets are located both
on the center console and on the left side
of the luggage compartment.
Depending on the specification, there are
two sockets on the center console.
Each socket can be used to provide 12
volt/120 watt power for electrical accesso-
ries when used alone. Make sure that the
cap remains on the socket when the
socket is not in use.
CAUTION
If you park your vehicle outdoors in
direct sunlight or in hot weather, the
eyeglasses compartment can get
very hot since it is close to the roof.
So, when parking in such conditions:
 Do not leave eyeglasses in the
compartment. The heat may distort
plastic lenses or frames.
 Do not place flammable items,
such as a lighter, in the compart-
ment. The heat may cause a fire.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
CAUTION
 To prevent the fuse from being
blown, when using sockets at the
same time, do not exceed the total
combined power capacity of 120
watts.
 Use of inappropriate electrical
accessories can cause damage to
your vehicle’s electrical system.
Make sure that any electrical
accessories you use are designed
to plug into this type of socket.
Overhead Console Box:
Accessory Socket: 8

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Cigarette Lighter and AshtrayCigarette Lighter (if equipped)
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To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into the receptacle and release it. It
will automatically heat up and will pop out
to its normal position when it is ready for
use.
Ashtray (if equipped)
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You can fit the ashtray into any of the cup
holders on the center console.
Frame HooksFront
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Rear
64J123
CAUTION
 Holding the cigarette lighter in can
overheat and damage the lighter.
Release the lighter after you push it
in.
 To avoid damage to the cigarette
lighter socket, do not use it as an
accessory power source. Some
accessories’ power plug can dam-
age the inner mechanism of the
cigarette lighter socket.EXAMPLE
WARNING
Make sure tobacco is fully extin-
guished before closing the ashtrays.
Never throw waste in the ashtrays: it
could create a fire hazard.
EXAMPLE
(1)
Accessory Socket: 8
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray: 3, 8

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Frame hooks are provided at the front and
rear of the vehicle.
To access the front hook, unhook the
lower part of the cover (1) and then
remove the cover (1).
Tire Changing Tool
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The jack, wheel brace and jack handle are
stowed in the rear left corner of the lug-
gage compartment. Remove the cover to
access the tools.
To remove the jack, turn its shaft counter-
clockwise and pull the jack out of the stor-
age bracket. To stow the jack, place it in
the storage bracket and turn the shaft
clockwise until the jack is securely held in
place.
WARNING
Do not use the frame hooks to tow
another vehicle or to have your vehi-
cle towed on the road or highway.
The hooks are designed for use in
emergency situations only, such as if
your vehicle or another vehicle gets
stuck in deep mud or snow.
WARNING
The jack should be used only to
change wheels. It is important to read
the jacking instructions in the
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section of
this manual before attempting to use
the jack.
WARNING
After using the jack, extension rod
and lug wrench, be sure to stow them
securely, or they could be thrown
about in an accident, causing injury.
Frame Hooks: 5, 6
Tire Changing Tools: 3, 5

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Shopping Hook (if equipped)
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The shopping hooks are located on both
sides of the luggage compartment.
You can hang the shopping bag or other
suitable objects on the hook. This hook is
not designed for large or heavy items.
Front Seat Back Pocket
(if equipped)
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This pocket is provided for holding light
and soft things such as gloves, newspa-
pers or magazines.
Luggage Restraint Loops
(if equipped)
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Four luggage restraint loops are provided
on the luggage compartment floor. An
optional rubber net can be hooked to these
loops to help keep cargo from moving
around in the luggage compartment during
normal driving.
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Do not put hard or breakable objects
in the pocket. If an accident occurs,
objects such as bottles, cans, etc.
can injure the occupants in the rear
seat.EXAMPLE
Tire Changing Tools: 3, 5
Shopping Hook:
Front Seat Back Pocket: 3