ron SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2012 Owners Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
79K21-03E
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SPECIFICATIONSNOTE:
Specifications are subject to change with-
out notice.4WD: 4-wheel drive
2WD: 2-wheel driveM/T: Manual transmission
A/T: Automatic transmission
ITEM: Dimensions UNIT: mm (in.)
Overall length 4500 (177.1)
Overall width 1810 (71.3)
Overall height 4WD 1695 (66.7)
2WD 1683 (66.3)
Wheelbase 2640 (103.9)
Tread Front 1540 (60.6)
Rear 1560 (61.4)
Minimum running ground clearance 4WD 200 (7.9)
2WD 188 (7.4)
ITEM: Weight
Gross axle weight rating
See the safety certification label and the tire information label which
are located on the driver’s door lock pillar. Gross vehicle weight rating
Vehicle capacity weight
Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

12-3
SPECIFICATIONS
79K21-03E
ITEM: Lights WATTAGE BULB No.
Headlight Low beam Halogen 12V 55W H7
High beam 12V 60W HB3
Front fog light 12V 55W H11
Turn signal light Front 12V 21W WY21W
Rear 12V 21W WY21W
Position light 12V 5W WY5W
Brake/tail light 12V 21/5W 7443
License plate light 12V 5W W5W
Reversing light 12V 21W 7440
High mount stop light 12V 5W W5W
Door illumination light 12V 5W –
Dome light Spot light 12V 8W –
Center light 12V 10W –
Rear light 12V 10W –
Luggage compartment light 12V 5W W5W
ITEM: Wheel
Tire size, front and rear P225/70R16, P225/65R17, P225/60R18
Tire pressure For the specified tire pressure, see the Tire Information Label located
on the driver’s door lock pillar.
Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

12-4SPECIFICATIONS
79K21-03E
ITEM: Steering
Toe-in Front 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
Rear 6 ± 2 mm (0.24 ± 0.08 in.)
Camber angle Front 0° 00’
Rear –1° 15’ ± 40’
Caster angle Front 2° 30’
ITEM: Capacities (approx.)
Coolant 2.4 L 7.3 L (15.4 US pt)
3.2 L 9.5 L (20.1 US pt)
Fuel tank 66 L (17.4 US gal)
Engine oil (replaced with filter) 2.4 L 4.8 L (10.1 US pt)
3.2 L 6.0 L (12.7 US pt)
Transmission oil M/T 1.9 L (4.0 US pt)
A/T 2.4 L 2.5 L (5.3 US pt)
3.2 L 3.0 L (6.3 US pt)
Differential gear oil Front 0.95 L (2.0 US pt)
Rear2WD 5M/T, 5A/T 1.1 L (2.3 US pt)
4A/T 0.8 L (1.7 US pt)
4WD 0.8 L (1.7 US pt)
Transfer gear box oil with a transfer switch 1.5 L (3.2 US pt)
without a transfer switch 1.6 L (3.4 US pt)
Extension case oil 0.47 L (1.0 US pt)

13-1
INDEX
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79K21-03E
INDEXSymbols“AIR BAG” Light
..................................................................2-61
“CRUISE” Indicator Light
...................................................2-62
“ESP OFF” Indicator Light ........................................ 2-59
, 3-33
“ESP” (Electronic Stability Program) Warning Light
.......2-59
“ESP” Warning Light
...........................................................3-33
“SET” Indicator Light ..........................................................2-62
Numerics4-Speed Automatic Transmission
......................................3-13
5-Speed Automatic Transmission ......................................3-11
AA/T Selector Position
..........................................................2-68
Accelerator Pedal
................................................................3-8
Accessory Socket ................................................................5-66
Adding Engine Coolant
.......................................................7-14
Adjusting Seat Position ......................................................2-19
Adjusting Seatbacks
................................................. 2-19
, 2-22
Air Cleaner
...........................................................................7-16
Air Conditioning System
.....................................................7-49
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
..........................................3-29
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
.................2-58
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
.......................................3-32
Armrest
.................................................................................5-73
Assist Grips
.........................................................................5-70
Audio Systems (type A)
......................................................5-8
Audio Systems (type B) ......................................................5-36
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control)
.................................................................5-1Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
.................................. 2-28
Automatic Transmission Fluid
.......................................... 7-20
Auto-On Headlight System
................................................ 2-77
Average Speed
.................................................................... 2-68
BBasic Operations
.......................................................5-11
, 5-38
Battery
.................................................................................. 7-36
Brake Assist System
.......................................................... 3-29
Brake Fluid
.......................................................................... 7-22
Brake Pedal ..................................................................3-8
, 7-23
Brake System Warning Light
............................................. 2-57
Brakes
.................................................................................. 7-22
Braking ................................................................................. 3-28
Break-In ................................................................................ 4-2
Brightness Control
............................................................. 2-66
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 7-40
CCatalytic Converter
............................................................. 4-2
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
......................................... 7-11
Changing Wheels
................................................................ 8-3
Charging Light
.................................................................... 2-60
Child Lock System (rear doors)
......................................... 2-3
Child Restraint Systems
..................................................... 2-33
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
........................................... 5-67
Clutch Pedal
.................................................................3-8
, 7-20
Coat Hooks
.......................................................................... 5-70
Corrosion Prevention
......................................................... 9-1
Cruise Control
..................................................................... 3-26

13-2INDEX
79K21-03E
Cup Holder and Storage Bin
...............................................5-72
DDaily Inspection Checklist
..................................................3-2
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indicator Light
...............2-63
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System
............................2-78
Door Locks
...........................................................................2-1
Drive Belt
..............................................................................7-9
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
.....................................2-61
Driving Range
......................................................................2-68
EElectronic Stability Program (ESP®)
.................................3-31
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................2-28
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
...........................10-2
Engine Block Heater
............................................................3-10
Engine Coolant
....................................................................7-13
Engine Coolant Level Check
..............................................7-14
Engine Coolant Replacement .............................................7-15
Engine Hood
........................................................................5-63
Engine Oil and Filter
............................................................7-10
Engine Serial Number .........................................................10-1
Exhaust Gas Warning .........................................................3-1
FFloor Mats
............................................................................5-74
Fluid Level Check
................................................................7-20
Folding Rear Seats ..............................................................2-24
Frame Hooks
........................................................................5-83
Front Air Bags ......................................................................2-45
Front Fog Light Switch
.......................................................2-78
Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
...................2-55
Front Seat Back Pocket
......................................................5-73
Front Seat Heater
.................................................................2-21Front Seats
.......................................................................... 2-18
Fuel Consumption
.............................................................. 2-68
Fuel Filler Cap
..................................................................... 5-62
Fuel Gauge
.......................................................................... 2-65
Fuel Pump Labeling
............................................................ 1-1
Fuel Recommendation ....................................................... 1-1
Fuse under the Dash Board
............................................... 7-38
Fuses
.................................................................................... 7-36
FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
................................ 11-1
GGasoline Containing MTBE
................................................ 1-1
Gasoline/Ethanol blends
.................................................... 1-1
Gasoline/Methanol blends ................................................. 1-1
Gear Oil
................................................................................ 7-17
Gear Oil Level Check
.......................................................... 7-19
Gear Oil Replacement ......................................................... 7-19
GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY
............................... 7-32
Glove Box
............................................................................ 5-71
HHazard Warning Switch
...................................................... 2-79
Head Restraints
..........................................................2-20
, 2-23
Headlight Aiming
................................................................ 7-39
High Beam Indicator Light
................................................. 2-63
Hill descent control Indicator Light
................................... 2-60
Hill descent control System
............................................... 3-35
Hill hold control System
..................................................... 3-37
HomeLink®
.......................................................................... 5-80
Horn
...................................................................................... 2-82
IIdentification Numbers
....................................................... 10-1
If the Engine is Flooded ..................................................... 8-9