2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA air condition

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Exhaust Gas Warning
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A WARNING
Avoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon mon­oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is colorless and odorless. Since carbon
monoxide is difficult to detect by itself, be sure to take the following precautions to help prevent carbon
monoxide from entering your vehicle.
• Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas. (Continued)
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A WARNING
(Continued) • Do not park with the engine run­ning for a long period of time, even
in an open area. If it is necessary to sit for a short time in a parked vehi­cle with the engine running, make
sure the air intake selector is set to "FRESH AIR" and the fan is at high
speed.
• Avoid operating the vehicle with
the rear door, tailgate or rear win­dow open. If it is necessary to oper­
ate the vehicle with the rear door,
tailgate or rear window open, make
sure the folding sunroof (if
equipped) and all the windows are closed, and the fan is at high speed
with the air intake selector set to "FRESH AIR".
• To allow proper operation of your vehicle's ventilation system, keep
the air inlet grille in front of the windshield clear of snow, leaves, or other obstructions at all times. • Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear of snow and other material to help reduce the buildup of exhaust
gases under the vehicle. This is particularly important when parked in blizzard conditions. (Continued)
A WARNING
(Continued) • Have the exhaust system inspected periodically for damage and leaks. Any damage or leaks should be
repaired immediately.

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Before Driving
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1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights, and reflectors are clean and unob­
structed.
2) Visually check the tires for the following points:
- the depth of the tread groove
-
abnormal wear, cracks and damage
-loose wheel nuts
- existence of foreign material such as nails, stones, etc.
Refer to "Tires" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for details. 3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.
NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system after use.
4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched. 5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera­
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and adjustable head
restraint (if equipped).
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking
brake lever. 8) Adjust the mirrors. 9) Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Make sure that all warning lights come on as the key is turned to the "ON" posi­
tion.
11 )Check all gauges.
12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING light turns off when the
parking brake is released.
Once
a week, or each time you fill your fuel tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level 2) Coolant level 3) Brake fluid level 4) Power steering (if equipped) fluid level 5) Windshield washer fluid level 6) Battery solution level 7) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Make sure that you cannot
open the hood all the way without releasing the secondary latch. Be sure
to close the hood securely after check-
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ing for proper latch operation. See the
item "All Latches, Hinges & Locks" of "CHASSIS AND BODY" in the "Periodic Maintenance Schedule" in the "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for lubrication schedule.
A WARNING
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving,
obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
Once a month, or each time you fill your fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
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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.
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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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