2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Operating Manual

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When the "AfT POWER" switch is on with
shift in "2" (Low 2) position, the gear will be
fixed in second while driving or when start
driving. Therefore, you can drive smoothly
on slippery road.
NOTE: • When you start driving with the gearshift lever in "2" (Low 2) position while the "AI T POWER" switch is on, the gear will be fixed in second. If you need to shift up, shift the' lever into "3" (Low 3) or "0" (Drive) position. • When the "AfT POWER" is on, if you
shift the gearshift lever from "3" (Low 3) or "0" (Drive) position to "2" (Low 2) posi­tion, the gear will be fixed in second. Gearshift
lever
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The
gearshift lever is designed that it can­not be shifted out of the "P" position unless
the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and. the brake pedal is depressed.
A WARNING
Always depress the brake pedal before shifting from' "P" (Park) (or "N" (Neutral) if the vehicle is station­ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly when you shift.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
For all normal driving, make sure that the "POWER" indicator light is off, then put the
gearshift lever into "0" (Drive). Use the
other gearshift lever positions as described
below: .
P (Park)
Use this position
to lock the transmission
when the vehicle is parked or when start­ing the engine. Shift into Park only when
the vehicle is completely stationary.
A WARNING
If you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle,
never leave the transfer switch in "N" (Neutral) when parked.
Otherwise the vehicle may roll even if the transmission is in Park ..
R (Reverse) Use this position to reverse the vehicle from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com­
pletely stationary before shifting into
Reverse.
N (Neutral)
Use this position for starting the engine if
the engine
stalls and you need to restart it while the vehicle is moving. You may also
shift into Neutral and depress the brake
pedal to hold the I('ehicle stationary during
idling.
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o (Drive)
Use this position for all normal driving.
With the gearshift
lever in "D" range you can get an automatic downshift by press­
ing the accelerator pedal. The higher the
vehicle speed is, the more you need to
press the accelerator pedal to get a down­
shift.
3
(Low 3) Use this position for driving on moderate uphill and downhill gradients. The engine
braking effect on moderate down hills can be used in this position. The transmission
shifts up only to 3rd gear.
2 (Low 2) Use this position to provide extra power
when climbing hills, or to provide engine
braking when going down hills.
NOTE: In these 3 or 2 positions, if the power mode
selector switch is turned to the "ON" posi­tion, the transmission will not downshift
into "L.:' (Low 1).
L (Low 1)
Use this position to provide maximum
power when climbing steep
hills or driving
through deep snow or mud, or to provide
maximum engine braking when going
down steep hills.
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NOTE:
If you move the gearshift lever to a lower
gear while driving faster than the maximum
allowable speed for the lower gear, the
transmission will not actually downshift
until your speed drops below the maximum
speed for
the lower gear.
CAUTION
Be sure to take the following precau­tions to help avoid damage to the
automatic transmission:
• Make sure that the vehicle is com­pletely stationary before shifting into "P" or "R". • Do not shift from "P" or "N" to "R", "0", "3", "2", or "L:' when the
engine is running above idle speed. • Do not rev the engine with the transmission in a drive position ("R", "0", "3", "2", or "L:') and the rear wheels not moving. • Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi­cle's brakes.
If You Can Not Shift Automatic
Transmission Gearshift Lever
Out
of "P" (PARK)
Left hand drive vehicle
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Vehicles with an automatic transmission
have an electrically operated park-lock fea­
ture. If the vehicle's battery is discharged,
or there is some other electrical failure, the
automatic transmission cannot be shifted
out of Park in the normal way. Jump start­
ing may correct the condition. If not, follow the procedure described below. This pro­
cedure will permit shifting the transmission
out of Park.
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
2) If the engine is running, stop the
engine.
3) Make sure the key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position.

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shift lever to the desired position.
This procedure
is for emergency use only. If repeated use of this procedure is neces­sary, or the procedure does not work as described, take the vehicle to your dealer for repair. '
Right hand drive vehicle
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Vehicles with an automatic transmission have an electrically operated park-lock fea­
ture. If the vehicle's battery is discharged,
or there is some other electrical failure, the
automatic transmission cannot be shifted
out of Park in the normal way. Jump start­
ing may correct the condition. If not, follow the procedure described below. This pro- cedure
will permit shifting the transmission
out of
Park.
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
2) If the engine is running, stop the
engine.
3) Make sure the key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position. 4) With pushing the release button (1),
shift the gearshift lever to the desired
position.
This procedure
is for emergency use only. If repeated use of this procedure is neces­sary, or the procedure does not work as described, take the vehicle to your dealer for repair.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Using the Transfer Switch
(if equipped)
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Your vehicle is equipped with a four-mode full-time 4x4 system. You can use the
transfer switch to select any of the four
modes: N, 4H, 4H LOCK, 4L LOCK.
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(4) (6) (7)
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(9)
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(1) Front differential (2) Engine
(3) Transmission
(4) High/Low
clutch (5) Transfer case
(6) Center differential (7) Differential lock clutch (8) Chain
(9) Rear propeller shaft
(10) Rear differential (11) Front propeller shaft

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N (Neutral)
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OPERATING YOUR-VEHICLE
In this position, engine power is not sup­plied to the front or rear axles. Only use
this position for towing your vehicle. When you turn the transfer switch to the "N" position, "N" indicator will come on with
the buzzer sound.
A. WARNING
Never leave the transfer switch in UN" (Neutral) when parked.
When the transfer switch is in uN"
(Neutral), the vehicle may roll even if the transmission is in gear or in Park.
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4H (4-wheel drive high range)
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In this position, engine power is supplied to
the front and rear axles. Use this position
for normal driving.

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000
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
In this position, engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles and you get better
traction than when driving in "4H". Use this
position when you need better traction
than
"4H" provides, such as when driving on slippery roads etc.
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4L LOCK (4-wheel drive low range center differential lock)
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In this position, engine power is supplied to
the front and rear axles and you get better
traction and more low-speed torque than
when driving in "4H". Use this position
when you need better traction than "4H" provides and more low-speed torque than "4H LOCK" provides, such as when climb­ing or descending steep, slippery hills etc.
NOTE: When the transfer switch (if equipped) is
turned to the "4L LOCK" position, the ESfiW systems (other than ABS) (if
equipped) will be canceled to provide
improved vehicle traction, and the "ESP
OFF" indicator light will come on. When the transfer switch (if equipped) is turned to the "4L LOCK" position, brake­traction control can be activated. Brake­traction control brakes the spinning wheel to distribute drive power to the other
wheels for increased climbing ability or for
better performance on
a rolling hill or a slippery surface.
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG.