cover SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2009 Owners Manual

79K21-03E
MODIFICATION WARNING LEAK DETECTION PUMP
NOTE:
Your vehicle has a pump to regularly check
the vehicle’s evaporative emission control
system for leaks. This check is performed
approximately five hours after the engine is
turned off. During this leak check, you may
hear a sound coming from the vehicle for
several minutes. This sound is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.
WARNING
Do not modify this vehicle. Modifica-
tion could adversely affect safety,
handling, performance or durability
and may violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under warranty.
CAUTION
Improper installation of mobile com-
munication equipment such as cellu-
lar telephones or CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios may cause electronic interfer-
ence with your vehicle’s ignition sys-
tem, resulting in vehicle performance
problems. Consult your SUZUKI
dealer or qualified service technician
for advice on installing such mobile
communication equipment.

ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
79K21-03E
INTERIOR1. Interior Light (P.5-64, P.7-40)
2. Seat Belts (P.2-26)
3. Coat hooks (if equipped) (P.5-70)
4. Side Curtain Air Bags (P.2-46)
5. Sun Visor (P.5-64)
6. Overhead Console Box (if equipped)
(P.5-71)
7. Spot Light (P.5-66, P.7-41)
8. Inside Rearview Mirror (P.2-17)
9. Luggage Compartment Cover
(P.5-74)
10. Rear Seats (P.2-22)
11. Side Air Bags (P.2-46)
12. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-7)
13. Front Seats (P.2-18)
14. Gearshift Lever (P.3-11)
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EXAMPLE

79K21-03E
LOCATION OF WARNING
MESSAGESRead and follow all of the warnings (labels
etc.) on your vehicle. Make sure you
understand all of them. Keep them on the
vehicle. Do not remove the messages for
any reason. If a label comes off or the
messages become difficult to be read,
have it corrected by your SUZUKI dealer.
1. Air bag warning labels
(on both sun visors)
2. Rollover warning label
3. Passenger seat belt warning label
4. Jacking warning label
5. Jacking warning label
6. Fuel filler cap message
7. Transfer switch warning label
8. Brake fluid cap message
9. Engine cooling fan warning label
10. Radiator cap warning label
11. Air conditioner warning label
12. Battery label
13. Side air bag warning label
14. Rear outboard seat belt warning label
15. Rear center seat belt warning label
16. Luggage compartment cover warning
label
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3
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8 12
13 4 16
14
15
14
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9
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10
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Driver Passenger
Location of Warning Messages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
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1-1FUEL RECOMMENDATION
79K21-03E
Fuel Recommendation
60A004
Your vehicle requires regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump
octane ((R + M)/2 method). In some areas,
the only fuels that are available are oxy-
genated fuels.
Oxygenated fuels which meet the mini-
mum octane requirement and the require-
ments described below may be used in
your vehicle without jeopardizing the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE:
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain
oxygen-carrying additives such as MTBE
or alcohol.
Gasoline Containing MTBEUnleaded gasoline containing MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in
your vehicle if the MTBE content is not
greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel
does not contain alcohol.
Gasoline/Ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol,
may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol
content is not greater than 10%.
Gasoline/Methanol blends
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol
(wood alcohol) may be suitable for use in
your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors. Do NOT USE fuels
containing more than 5% methanol under
any circumstances. Fuel system damage
or vehicle performance problems resulting
from the use of such fuels are not the
responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Fuel Pump LabelingIn some states, pumps that dispense oxy-
genated fuels are required to be labeled for
the type and percentage of oxygenate and
whether important additives are present.
Such labels may provide enough informa-
tion for you to determine if a particular
blend of fuel meets the requirements listed
above. In other areas, pumps may not be
clearly labeled as to the content or type of
oxygenate and additives. If you are not
sure that the fuel you intend to use meets
these requirements, check with the service
station operator or the fuel supplier.
NOTE:
To help clean the air, SUZUKI recom-
mends you use the oxygenated fuels.
However, if you are not satisfied with the
driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle
when you are using an oxygenated fuel,
switch back to the regular unleaded gaso-
line.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
immediately. Fuels containing alco-
hol can cause paint damage, which is
not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Fuel Recommendation: 1, 2

2-3BEFORE DRIVING
79K21-03E
(when using the power door locking
switch)
To lock or unlock all the doors simulta-
neously, depress the front or rear of the
switch respectively.
NOTE:
 If your vehicle is equipped with the key-
less entry system, you can also lock or
unlock all doors by operating the remote
controller/transmitter. Refer to “Keyless
Start System Remote Controller/Key-
less Entry System Transmitter” in this
section.
 If your vehicle is equipped with the key-
less start system, you can also lock or
unlock all doors by pushing the request
switch on the door handle. Refer to “Key-
less Start System Remote Controller/
Keyless Entry System Transmitter” in
this section.
Child Lock System (rear doors)
79K009
(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
Each of the rear doors is equipped with a
child lock which can be used to help pre-
vent unwanted opening of the door from
inside the vehicle. When the lock lever is in
the “LOCK” position (1), the rear door can
only be opened from outside. When the
lock lever is in the “UNLOCK” position (2),
the rear door can be opened from inside or
outside.
Ta i l g a t eYou can lock or unlock the tailgate by using
the key in the driver’s door lock.
NOTE:
When, in parked condition on a road, the
tailgate is open and hides the lights, it is
necessary to indicate the presence of the
vehicle, for example by means of a warn-
ing triangle or other devices according to
national requirements for use on the road.
If you cannot unlock the tailgate due to a
discharged battery or malfunction, follow
the procedures below to unlock the tailgate
from inside the vehicle.
1) Remove the luggage compartment
cover.
2) Fold the rear seat forward for easier
access. Refer to the “Folding Rear
Seats” section for details on how to fold
the rear seat forward.
WARNING
Be sure to place the child lock sys-
tem in the “LOCK” position whenever
children are seated in the rear.
(1) (2)
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

2-7BEFORE DRIVING
79K21-03E
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(1) 80 cm (2 1/2 feet)
When the remote controller is within
approximately 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) from a
front door handle or the tailgate switch, you
can lock or unlock the doors by pushing
the request switch.
NOTE:
 If the remote controller is outside the
request switch operating range
described above, you will not be able to
operate the request switch.
 If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the request switch oper-
ating range may be reduced or the
remote controller may be inoperative.
 If the remote controller is too close to the
door, the request switches may not oper-
ate. If a spare remote controller is in the vehi-
cle, the request switches may not oper-
ate normally.
 The remote controller will only operate a
request switch if it is within the switch’s
operating range. For example, if the
remote controller is within the operating
range of the driver’s door request switch
but not the front passenger’s door
request switch or the tailgate request
switch, the driver’s door switch can be
operated but the front passenger’s door
switch or tailgate switch cannot be oper-
ated.NOTE:
The keyless start system may not function
correctly in certain environments or under
certain operating conditions such as the
following:
 When there are strong signals coming
from a television, power station or a cel-
lular phone.
 When the remote controller is in contact
with or covered by a metal object.
 When a radio wave type remote keyless
entry is used nearby.
 When the remote controller is placed
near an electronic device such as per-
sonal computer.
Some additional precautions you should
take and information you should be aware
of are:
 Make sure the ignition key is stowed in
the remote controller. If the remote con-
troller becomes unreliable, you will not
be able to lock or unlock the doors or
start the engine.
 Be sure that the driver always carries the
remote controller.
 If you lose one of the remote controllers,
ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-
sible for a replacement. Be sure to have
your dealer program the new remote
controller code in your vehicle’s memory
so that the old code is erased, or per-
form the programming procedure your-
self according to the instructions in this
section.
(1)
(1)(1)
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
The remote controller is a sensitive
electronic instrument. To avoid dam-
aging the remote controller:
 Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture or high temperature such as by
leaving it on the dashboard under
direct sunlight.
 Keep the remote controller away
from magnetic objects such as a
television.
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

2-9BEFORE DRIVING
79K21-03E
Replacement of the battery
If the remote controller becomes unreli-
able, replace the battery.
To replace the battery of the remote con-
troller:
66J016
1) Insert a flat blade screwdriver covered
with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote
controller and pry it open.
66J017
2) Replace the battery (1) (Lithium disc
type CR2032 or equivalent) so its + ter-
minal faces the bottom of the case as
shown in the illustration.
3) Close the remote controller firmly.
4) Make sure the door locks can be oper-
ated with the remote controller.
5) Dispose of the used battery properly
according to applicable rules or regula-
tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-
ies with ordinary household trash.
WARNING
Swallowing a lithium battery may
cause serious internal injury. Do not
allow anyone to swallow a lithium
battery. Keep lithium batteries away
from children and pets. If swallowed,
contact a physician immediately.
(1)
CAUTION
The transmitter/remote controller is a
sensitive electronic instrument. To
avoid damaging it, do not expose it to
dust or moisture or tamper with inter-
nal parts.
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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BEFORE DRIVING
79K21-03E
Rear SeatsSeat Adjustment
Adjusting Seatbacks
64J019
To adjust the seatback angle of the rear
seats:
1) Pull up the lever on the top of a split
folding seat.
2) Move the seatback to one of the lock
positions. The number of the lock posi-
tions depends on the vehicle specifica-
tion.
3) Release the lever to lock the seatback
in position. After adjustment, try moving
the seatback to make sure it is securely
locked.
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.
WARNING
To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
which reduces the effectiveness of
the seat belts as a safety device,
make sure that the seats are adjusted
before the seat belts are fastened.
WARNING
All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-
mum protection when seatbacks are
in the upright position.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14

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BEFORE DRIVING
79K21-03E
Folding Rear SeatsThe rear seat(s) of your vehicle can be
folded forward to provide additional cargo
space.
To fold the rear seats forward:
1) Remove the luggage compartment
cover.
66J211
2) Stow the seat belt buckles of the center
and left seating position into the pocket
of the seat cushion as shown in the
illustration.3) Lower the adjustable head restraint
fully.
64J087
4) Pull the release lever forward on the top
of each split seat, and fold the seat-
backs forward.
64J088
5) Pull the lock release strap (1) rearward
to unlatch the seat cushion.
CAUTION
When you fold the rear seatback for-
ward, stow the seat belt buckles of
the center and left seating position
into the pocket first. This helps pre-
vent being caught by the seat and
being damaged.
CAUTION
Make sure the belt webbing is not
caught by the seat.
WARNING
When you unlatch the rear seat cush-
ion, be careful that your face or
hands are not injured from the seat
popping up.
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Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14

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BEFORE DRIVING
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4) Push the child restraint toward the
anchors so that the connecting bar tips
are partially hooked to the anchors.
Use your hands to confirm the position.
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5) Grasp the front of the child restraint and
push the child restraint forcefully to
latch the connecting bars. Make sure
they are securely latched by trying to
move the child restraint system in all
directions, especially forward.
6) Return the seatback if folded. Attach
the top tether strap, if applicable.
Installation-Child Restraint with Top
StrapRear seat
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Some child restraint systems require the
use of a top strap. Top strap anchor brack-
ets are located on the back of the rear seat
as shown in the illustration. Install the child
restraint system as follows:
1) Remove the luggage compartment
cover.
2) Secure the child restraint on the rear
seat using the procedure described
above for securing a restraint system
that does not require a top strap.
3) Hook the top strap to the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap
according to the instructions provided
by the child restraint system manufac-
turer. Be sure to attach the top strap to
the corresponding anchor located
directly behind the child restraint. Do
EXAMPLE
WARNING
The seatback should always be
securely latched in a fairly upright
position when any type of child seat
is installed. An unlatched or reclined
seatback will reduce the intended
effectiveness of the child restraint
system.EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Front
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags): 3, 9, 12