2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Ign

Important
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, the words
WARNING, CAUTION
and NOTE
have special meanings. Pay special attention to the messages highlighted by
these signal words.
WARNING:
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage.
NOTE:
Indicates special information to make maintenance easier or instructions clearer.
WARNING:
This service manual is intended for authorized Suzuki dealers and qualified service mechanics only.
Inexperienced mechanics or mechanics without the proper tools and equipment may not be able to
properly perform the services described in this manual.
Improper repair may result in injury to the mechanic and may render the vehicle unsafe for the driver
and passengers.
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with a Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
• Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
 If the air bag system and another vehicle system both need repair, Suzuki recommends that the air
bag system be repaired first, to help avoid unintended air bag system activation.
 Do not modify the steering wheel, instrument panel or any other air bag system component (on or
around air bag system components or wiring). Modifications can adversely affect air bag system
performance and lead to injury.
 If the vehicle will be exposed to temperatures over 93°C (200°F) (for example, during a paint baking
process), remove the air bag system components (air bag (inflator) modules, forward sensor(s),
SDM and/or seat belt pretensioners) beforehand to avoid component damage or unintended activa-
tion.

Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH AND
DIFFERENTIAL0A7A1
General Information0A
0B7B1
Maintenance and Lubrication0B
Manual Transmission7A1
7C1
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Automatic Transmission7B1
1A7D
Heater and Ventilation1A
Clutch7C1
1B7E
Air Conditioning1B
Transfer7D7F
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
AND TIRESDifferential (Front)7E
3
Differential (Rear)7F
3A8
Steering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3B18A
Front End Alignment3A
Electrical System8
3C18B
Power Steering (P/S) System3B1
Wiring Diagram8A3D8C
Air Bag Steering Wheel and Column3C1
Lightening System8B3E8D
Front Suspension3D
Instrumentation / Driver Information8C
3F8E
Rear Suspension3E
Windows, Mirrors, Security and Lock8D
8G
Wheels and Tires3F
Cruise Control System8E
4A2
DRIVE SHAFT AND PROPELLER SHAFT
Immobilizer control system (if equipped)8G4B9
Front Drive Shaft / Shaft Bearing,
Oil Seal4A2BODY SERVICE
Body Service9
510
Propeller Shaft4B RESTRAINT SYSTEM
5A10A
BRAKE SYSTEM
Restraint System10
5B10B
Brakes5
Seat Belt10A
5C
Brake Pipe / Hose / Master Cylinder5A
Air Bag System10B
5E2
Front Brake5B
Parking and Rear Brake5C
6-1
Antilock Brake System (ABS)5E2
6A2
ENGINE
6B
General Information and
Diagnosis (H27 Engine)6-1
6C
6E2
Engine Mechanical (H27 Engine)6A2
6F2
Engine Cooling6B
6G
Engine Fuel6C
6H
Engine and Emission Control System
(SFI For H27 Engine)6E2
6K
Ignition System (H27 Engines)6F2
Cranking System6G
Charging System6H
Exhaust System6K
NOTE:
For the screen toned Sections in the above table, refer to the same section of the Related Manuals
mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.

GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-7
Engine Identification Number
The number is punched on the cylinder block.
Engine Identification Number Specification
Transmission Identification Number
The A/T manufacture’s identification number is located on the
transmission case as shown. However, the M/T identification
number is not assign.
27 H A 100001
Sequential Number
Engine Displacement
(27 2.7 Liter)
Engine Type

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-1
0B
SECTION 0B
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
CONTENTS
Maintenance Schedule .................................. 0B-2
Maintenance Schedule under Normal
Driving Conditions ........................................ 0B-2
Maintenance Recommended under Severe
Driving Conditions ........................................ 0B-4Maintenance Service ..................................... 0B-5
Engine and Emission Control....................... 0B-5
Drive belt inspection and replacement ..... 0B-5
Engine oil and filter replacement .............. 0B-6

WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
 Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
 Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.

0B-2 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule under Normal Driving Conditions
NOTE:
 This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.
 This table includes service as scheduled up to 90,000 km (54,000 miles) mileage. Beyond 90,000 km
(54,000 miles), carry out the same services at the same intervals respectively.
IntervalKm (× 1,000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
Miles (× 1,000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
ENGINE
1-1. Drive belt V-rib belt (Flat type)––I––R
1-4. Engine oil and oil filter R R R R R R
1-5. Engine coolant––R––R
1-6. Exhaust system–I–I–I
IGNITION SYSTEM
2-1. Spark plugs When
unleaded
fuel is usedVehicle without
HO2SNickel plug –R–R–R
Iridium plug–––R––
Vehicle with
HO2SNickel plug ––R––R
Iridium plug Replace every 105,000 km or
63,000 miles
When leaded fuel is used, refer to “MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER
SERVER DRIVING CONDITIONS” in this section.
FUEL SYSTEM
3-1. Air cleaner filter I I R I I R
3-2. Fuel lines and connections–I–I–I
3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105,000 km or
63,000 miles
3-4. Fuel tank––I––I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
4-1. Crankcase ventilation hoses and connections (Vehicle without
HO2S)––I––I
4-2. PCV valve Vehicle without HO2S––I––I
Vehicle with HO2S–––––I
4-3. Fuel evaporative emission con-
trol systemVehicle without HO2S–I–I–I
Vehicle with HO2S–––––I
NOTE:
 “R”: Replace or change
 “I”: Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary
 For Sweden, item 2-1, 4-2 and 4-3 should be performed by odometer reading only.
 For Item 2-1. Nickel spark plugs, replace every 50,000 km if the local law requires.
 Nickel spark plug: BKR6E-11 or K20PR-U11
 Iridium spark plug: IFR5J11 or SK16PR11

HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-1
1A
SECTION 1A
HEATER AND VENTILATION
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 1A-2
Rear Duct ..................................................... 1A-3
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplement Restraint (Air Bag) System:
 Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in Section 10B in order to confirm whether you are performing service on or
near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Service Precau-
tions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in Section 10B before performing service on or around the air
bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional activa-
tion of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either or these two conditions may result
in severe injury.
 Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-1
1B
SECTION 1B
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 1B-3
Refrigerant Type .......................................... 1B-3
Refrigerant Flow of Air Conditioning System 1B-3
Major Components And Location ................. 1B-4
Diagnosis ........................................................ 1B-6
General ........................................................ 1B-6
Main A/C system (front A/C system) ........ 1B-6
Rear A/C system ...................................... 1B-8
Quickly Checking of Refrigerant Charge
(If Equipped with Sight Glass) ...................... 1B-9
Performance Diagnosis .............................. 1B-10
Performance diagnosis table .................. 1B-12
Detail diagnosis table (at ambient temperature within 30 - 35 °C
(85 - 95 °F)) ............................................ 1B-13
Wiring Circuit.............................................. 1B-14
Inspection of A/C Controller and Its
Circuits ....................................................... 1B-15
Voltage check......................................... 1B-15
Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuation and
Charging ....................................................... 1B-19
Operation Procedure for Charging A/C with
Refrigerant ................................................. 1B-19
Recovery .................................................... 1B-20
Evacuating ................................................. 1B-21
Evacuating procedure ............................ 1B-21
Checking system for pressure leaks ...... 1B-22 WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
 Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
 Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
CAUTION:
The air conditioning system of this vehicle uses refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
None of refrigerant, compressor oil and component parts is interchangeable between two types of
A/C: one using refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12) and the other using refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
Be sure to check which refrigerant is used before any service work including inspection and mainte-
nance. For identification between these two types, refer to “REFRIGERANT TYPE” in this section.
When replenishing or changing refrigerant and compressor oil and when replacing parts, make sure
that the material or the part to be used is appropriate to the A/C installed in the vehicle being serviced.
Use of incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.
NOTE:
 For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Man-
ual mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
 For basic servicing method of the air conditioning system that is not described in this section, refer
to “AIR CONDITIONING BASIC MANUAL (99520-02130)”.

1B-6 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Diagnosis
General
Main A/C system (front A/C system)
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Cool air does not
come out (A/C system
does not operative)No refrigerant Perform recover, evacuation and
charging.
Fuse blown Check “IG METER”, “REAR DEFG”
and “A/C” fuses, and check for
short circuit to ground.
A/C switch faulty Check A/C switch.
Blower motor switch faulty Check blower motor switch.
A/C evaporator temperature sensor (A/C evap-
orator thermistor) faultyCheck A/C evaporator tempera-
ture sensor (A/C evaporator ther-
mistor).
Refrigerant (dual) pressure switch faulty Check refrigerant (dual) pressure
switch.
Wiring or grounding faulty Repair as necessary.
A/C ON permission signal in ECM faulty Check A/C ON permission signal.
A/C controller and its circuit faulty Check A/C controller and its circuit.
Cool air does not
come out (A/C com-
pressor does not
operative (won’t rota-
tive))Magnet clutch faulty Check magnet clutch.
Compressor relay faulty Check compressor thermal switch.
Compressor relay faulty Check compressor relay.
Drive belt loose or broken Adjust or replace drive belt.
Compressor faulty Check compressor.
A/C ON permission signal in ECM faulty Check A/C ON permission signal.
A/C controller faulty Check A/C controller.
Cool air does not
come out (A/C con-
denser cooling fan
motor does not opera-
tive)Condenser cooling fan motor relay faulty Check condenser cooling fan motor
relay.
Wiring or grounding faulty Repair as necessary.
A/C condenser fan motor relay signal in ECM
faultyCheck A/C condenser cooling fan
motor relay signal.
Condenser cooling fan motor faulty Check condenser cooling fan
motor.
Cool air does not
come out (Blower
motor does not opera-
tive)Fuse blown Check “FRONT BLOW” and
“REAR DEFG” fuses, and check for
short circuit to ground.
Blower motor relay faulty Check blower motor relay.
Blower motor resistor faulty Check blower motor resistor.
Blower motor switch faulty Check blower motor switch.
Wiring or grounding faulty Repair as necessary.
Blower motor faulty Check blower motor.