2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Operating Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Transfer Switch Operation Operate the transfer switch according to the appropriate procedure described
below:
From N to 4H Stop the vehicle completely, place the
transmission in uN" (Neutral) and depress
the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), then push in and turn the
switch to shift into "4H".
From 4H to 4H LOCK You can operate the transfer switch either
when the vehicle is stopped c;>r while the
vehicle is moving.
Position the front wheels straight ahead
and turn the switch
to shift into u4H LOCK". If the vehicle is. moving, we recommend
that the speed be less than 100 km/h (60 mph) during this operation ..
CAUTION
Do not operate the transfer switch
while tires are racing.
NOTE: If it is difficult to shift between "4H" and "4H
LOCK" while the vehicle is moving, try
accelerating and decelerating your vehicle
several times after turning the transfer
switch.
Be sure to wait until traffic condi­
tions allow you to accelerate and deceler­
ate safety before using this procedure.
From 4H LOCK to 4L LOCK Stop the vehicle completely, place the
transmission in UN" (Neutral) and depress
the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), then push in and turn· the
switch to shift into U4L LOCK".
From 4L LOCK to 4H LOCK Stop the vehicle completely, place the
transmission in UN" (Neutral) and depress
the brake
pedal and the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), then push in and turn the
switch to shift into U4H LOCK".
From 4H LOCK to 4H You can operate the transfer switch either
when the vehicle is stopped or while the
vehicle is moving.
Position the front wheels straight ahead
and
turn-the switch to shift into u4H". If the
vehicle is moving, we recommend that the
speed be less than 1 00 km/h (60 mph) dur­
ing this operation.
CAUTION
Do not operate the transfer switch
while tires are racing.
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NOTE: If it is difficult to shift between "4H" and "4H
LOCK" while the vehicle is moving, try
accelerating and decelerating your vehicle
several times after turning
the transfer
switch. Be sure to wait until traffic condi­
tions allow you to accelerate and deceler­
ate safety before using this procedure.
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From 4H to N
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Stop the vehicle completely, place the
transmission in uN" (Neutral) and depress
the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), then push in and turn the
switch to the mark (1) at the left of the uN" position, and hold the switch in this posi­
tion for 5 seconds until the uN" indicator blinks, then turn the switch to the uN" posi­
tion. When
you turn the transfer switch to the uN" position, uN" indicator will come on with
the buzzer sound.
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CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the vehicle com­
pletely before operating the trans­fer switch to shift between "N" and "4H", or between "4H LOCK" and "4L LOCK".
• Do not shift between "4H" and "4H
LOCK" unless the front wheels are
in the straight-ahead position and
we recommend
that the vehicle speed be less than 1 00 km/h (60 mph).
Do not operate the transfer switch
while tires are racing.
• Do not operate your vehicle in "4H
LOCK" or "4L LOCK" on dry, hard
surfaces. (Continued)
CAUTION
(Continued) • Do not operate the vehicle while a
4WD mode indicator is blinking except when shifting between "4H" and "4L LOCK".
If you operate the vehicle while a
4WD mode indicator is blinking, a
buzzer will sound and the transfer will shift to "N" (Neutral) to prevent
transfer case damage.
In this case, use the following pro­cedure.
1) Release your foot from the accel­erator pedal and depress the
brake pedal to stop the vehicle
completely.
2) Depress the clutch pedal fully (if
equipped) or shift the automatic transmission gearshift lever to the "N" position. 3) If the transfer does not shift from "N" although you perform 1) and 2), turn the transfer switch to the
position previously selected and
operate the switch again.
NOTE: The information display shows the warning
and indicator message when the transfer
system
is operated, or has a problem.

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Current Position
Current
Indicator
N [NJ
4H -
4H LOCK
X
4L LOCK
X 4l
N: Neutral 4H: 4-wheel drive high range mode
4H LOCK: 4-wheel drive high range center differential lock mode
4L LOCK: 4-wheel drive low range center differential lock mode
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Target Position Target Indicator
4H -
N [NJ
4H LOCK
X
4H -
4L LOCK
X 4l
4H LOCK
X
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Warning and Indicator messages
Transfer
Switch Operation Warning
and Indicator messages
In any position
In "N" position
Switching between
"4H" and "4H LOCK"
In "4H" position
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Master Warn­ing Indicator
Blinks
Blinks
Off
Blinks
Sound
Off
Series
of
Beeps
Off
Beep
Cause and Remedy
There may be a problem with the 4WD
system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
This message informs you that the
transfer switch is in
"N", which is used only for towing your vehicle,
Move the transfer switch to a different
position
unless you are planning to tow
your vehicle,
This message informs you the 4WD
mode is switching,
Tires are slipping,
Turn the transfer switch to
"4H LOCK" or "4L LOCK" position.

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Switching between U4H LOCK" and U4L LOCK"
Switching between U4H" and UN"
Warning and Indicator messages
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Master Warn­ing Indicator
Off
Off
Off
Off
Sound
Series of Beeps
Series of Beeps
Beep or
Off
Off
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Cause and Remedy
(For automatic transmission)
The desired transfer gear has not been
engaged.
Release your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
Shift the automatic transmission gear­shift lever to the uN" position.
(For
manual transmission)
The desired transfer gear has not been
engaged.
Release your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Depress the brake pedal and clutch
pedal.
The desired transfer gear has not been
engaged.
Turn the transfer switch back to the pre­
viously selected position, and operate
the transfer switch again.
This message informs
you the 4WD
mode is switching.
Do not move your vehicle.
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Cruise Control (if equipped)
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The cruise control system allows you to maintain a steady speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal. The controls for operating the cruise control system are on the steering wheel. You can
use the cruise control system at speeds of
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher.
A WARNING
To help avoid loss of vehicle control, do not use the cruise control system
when driving in heavy traffic, on slip­pery or winding roads, or on steep
downgrades.
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NOTE: If the transfer switch (if equipped) is in the "4L LOCK" position, you can not use the
cruise control system. Refer to "Using the
Transfer Switch (if equipped)" in this sec­
tion.
CRUISE
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When you push the "ON/OFF" switch, the
system is on and a "CRUISE" indicator light on the instrument cluster will be on.
SET
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When the vehicle's speed is controlled by the cruise control system, a "SET' indica­
tor light on the instrument cluster will be on.
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To Set Cruising Speed Turn on the cruise control system by push­
ing the "ON/OFF" switch (1). Accelerate to the desired speed and push the "SET/
COAST' switch (3). Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the set speed will be maintained.
With the cruise
control on, you can increase speed for passing by using the accelerator pedal. When you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will return to the
set speed.
To Change Cruising Speed To reset the cruise control to a slower speed, hold in the "SET/COAST' switch (3) until the vehicle has slowed to the desired
speed, then release the switch. The new
speed will be maintained.

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speed, use either of the following proce­
dures:
• Hold in the "RES/ACC" switch (4). Vehi­cle speed will steadily increase. When you release the switch, the new speed will be maintained. • Accelerate· to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal and push the "SET/COAST" switch (3). The new
speed will be maintained.
To Cancel To cancel cruise control operation, use one of the following procedures:
• Slightly depress the brake pedal or clutch pedal, or push the "CANCEL:' switch (2). Cruise control operation will be canceled until you reset a cruising
speed by pushing the "SET/COAST" switch (3) or "RES/ACC" switch (4). • Push the "ON/OFF" switch (1). Cruise control operation will be canceled until you turn on the system by pushing the "ON/OFF" switch (1) again and reset a
cruising speed by pushing the "SET/
COAST" switch (3).
Cruise control operation will also be can­celed any time the vehicle speed falls
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
To "Resume" a Previously Set
Speed
After canceling cruise control operation
without turning off the "ON/OFF" switch (1), you can "resume" a previously set
speed, by holding the "RES/ACC" switch (4) for about one second. When you release the switch, the vehicle will acceler­ate to and maintain the previously set
speed.
NOTE: If the "ON/OFF" switch (1) is turned off, the set speed in the memory is cleared and
you can not use the Resume feature. In this case, reset your CRUISE speed.
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Braking
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The distance needed to bring any vehicle to a halt increases with the speed of the vehicle. The braking distance needed, for example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be approximately 4 times greater than the braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19 mph). Start to brake the vehicle when there is plenty of distance between your vehicle
and the stopping point, and slow down
gradually.
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A WARNING
If
water gets into the brake drums,
brake performance may become poor
and unpredictable.
After driving through water or wash­
ing the underside of the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving at a slow speed to see if they have maintained
their normal effectiveness. If the
brakes are less effective than normal, dry them by repeatedly applying the
brakes while driving slowly until the
brakes have regained their normal effectiveness.
Power Assisted Brakes Your vehicle has power assisted brakes. If power assistance is lost due to a stalled engine or other failures, the system is still
fully operational on reserve power and you can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal once and holding it down. The reserve power is partly used
up when you depress the brake pedal and reduces each time the pedal is pressed. Apply smooth and even pressure to the pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
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A WARNING
Even without reserve power in the
brake system, you can still stop the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal harder than normally required. How­ever, the stopping distance may be longer.
Brake Assist System When you slam the brakes on, the brake
assist system judges as an emergency
stop and provides more powerful braking
for a driver who cannot hold down the
brake pedal firmly.
NOTE: If you quickly and forcefully depress the
brakes, you may hear a clicking sound in
the brake pedal. This is normal and indi­
cates that the brake assist system is acti­
vated properly.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ASS will help you avoid skidding by elec­
tronically controlling braking pressure. It
will also help you maintain steering control when braking on slippery surfaces or when
braking hard.
The
ASS works automatically, so you do
not need any special braking technique.
Just push the brake pedal down without
pumping. The ASS will operate whenever it
senses that the wheels are locking up. You may feel the brake pedal pulsate while the ASS is operating.
NOTE: The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is under about 5 - 6 kmlh (3 - 4 mph).
A WARNING
•
On some types of loose surfaces
(such as gravel, snow-covered
roads, etc.) the stopping distance
required for
an ABS-equipped vehi­cle may be slightly greater than for
a comparable vehicle with a con­ventional brake system. With a conventional brake system, skid­
ding tires are able to "plow" the gravel or snow layer, shortening
the stopping distance, ABS mini­
mizes this resistance effect. Allow for extra stopping distance when driving on loose surfaces. • On regular paved roads, some driv­
ers may be able to obtain slightly shorter stopping distances with
conventional brake systems than
with
ABS. • In both of the above conditions, ABS wi II still offer the advantage of helping you maintain directional control. However, remember that ABS will not compensate for bad road or weather conditions or poor
driver judgment. Use good judg­
ment and do not drive faster than
conditions will
safely allow.