2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA rear wiper and washer

WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS 8D-1
8D
SECTION 8D
WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 8D-2
Rear Wiper and Washer (If Equipped) ......... 8D-2
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 8D-3
Windshield Wipers ....................................... 8D-3
Front wiper and washer ............................ 8D-3Rear Window Wiper and Washer
(For Vehicle with Cruise Control System) .... 8D-4
Rear Wiper and Washer Switch ............... 8D-4
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
(For Vehicle without Cruise Control
System) ........................................................ 8D-4
Rear Wiper Intermittent Relay...................... 8D-4

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.

8D-2 WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
General Description
Rear Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)

8D-4 WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (For Vehicle with Cruise Control System)
INSPECTION
Rear Wiper and Washer Switch
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Disconnect combination switch lead wire coupler.
3) Use a circuit tester to check the continuity at each switch position. If any continuity is not obtained, replace
switch.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (For Vehicle without Cruise Control System)
INSPECTION
Refer to “Rear Wiper and Washer Switch (In Combination Switch)” under “Rear Wiper and Washer (If
Equipped)” in the same section of the Service Manual mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
Rear Wiper Intermittent Relay
INSPECTION
Refer to “Rear Wiper Intermittent Relay” under “Rear Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)” in the same section of
the Service Manual mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual when service vehicle without cruise control sys-
tem.
1. Rear wiper switch 2. Rear washer switch
Terminal
Switch
OFF
Rear wiper ON
Rear washer ONabc d
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