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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006  Owners Manual 3-10
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
79K21-03E
Engine Block Heater 
(if equipped)
79K040
The engine block heater will help you start
the engine more easily in very cold
weather (–18°C (0°F) or below). To u

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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006  Owners Manual 3-11OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
79K21-03E
Using the TransmissionManual Transmission
65D449
Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.
After releas

Page 113 of 337

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006  Owners Manual 3-12
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
79K21-03E
Gearshift lever
66J004
The gearshift lever is designed that it can-
not be shifted out of the “P” position unless
the ignition switch is in the “ON” posit

Page 115 of 337

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006  Owners Manual 3-14
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
79K21-03E
Use the gearshift lever positions as
described below:
P (Park)
Use this position to lock the transmission
when the vehicle is parked or when start-
ing the engine

Page 138 of 337

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006  Owners Manual 3-37OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
79K21-03E
Hill hold control System 
(if equipped)The hill hold control system is designed to
assist you in starting to move up steep or
slippery hills. When you start to mov

Page 141 of 337

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006  Owners Manual 3-40
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
79K21-03E
on the tire information placard should
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
turn off. 
If the light turns on again shortly after
adjusting the pressure in

Page 145 of 337

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006  Owners Manual 4-2
DRIVING TIPS
79K21-03E
Shorter Wheelbase
Along with its higher ground clearance,
your vehicle has a shorter wheelbase and
shorter front and rear overhangs than
many passenger cars. These features

Page 146 of 337

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006  Owners Manual 4-3DRIVING TIPS
79K21-03E
54G584S
Improving Fuel EconomyThe following instructions will help you
improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling
If you are to wait for more than a minute
while you are pa
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