2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA steering wheel

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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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'Engine Oil Consumption
It is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle operation.
The amount of engine
oil consumed
depends on the viscosity of the oil, the quality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler­ation and deceleration. Under high loads, your engine also will consume more oil. A new engine also consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil consumption only after approximately 5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km (1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump­
tion, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to accurately judge the
true oil level. As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor­mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv­
ing. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture,
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making it appear that the oil level has not
changed.
You should also be aware that the diluting ingredients evaporate out whim the vehicle is subsequently driven at high speeds,
such as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after high-speed driving.
Ignition Switch
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A WARNING
To avoid possible injury, do not oper­
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.

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EXAMPLE
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The ignition switch has the following four
positions:
LOCK This is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.
It locks the ignition, and prevents normal use of the steering wheel after the key is
removed.
Manual transmission
Turn to "LOCK"
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• Manual transmission vehicles You must push in the key to turn it to the "LOCK" position. It locks the ignition, and
prevents normal use of the steering
wheel after the
key is removed.
• Automatic transmission vehicles The gearshift lever must be in the "P" (Park) position to turn the. key to the "LOCK" position. It locks the ignition and
prevents normal use of the steering
wheel and gearshift
lever.
To release the steering lock, insert the key and turn it clockwise to one of the other
positions. If you have trouble turning the key to unlock the steering, try turning the
steering wheel slightly to the right or left
while turning the key.
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ACC Accessories such as the radio can oper­ate, but the engine is off.
ON This is the normal operating position. All electrical systems are on;
START This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
Ignition key reminder (if equipped) . A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to remove the ignition key if it is in the
ignition switch when the driver's door is opened.
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start, close all doors completely or turn the
ignition switch back to the "LOCK" position,
then start the engine.
The ignition switch has the
following four
positions:
LOCK (1) This is the normal parking position. It is the only position in which the key can be
removed. It locks the ignition, and prevents normal use of the steering wheel.
If
your vehicle is equipped with the auto­
matic transmission key inter lock system,
the ignition switch can be turned to the
"LOCK" position only when the gearshift lever is in the "P" (Park) position.
To release the steering lock, turn the igni­
tion switch clockwise to one of the other
positions. If you have trouble turning the
ignition switch to unlock the steering, try
turning the steering wheel slightly to the
right or left while turning the switch.
NOTE: You must push the ignition switch in to turn
it to the '~CC" position. Also you must
push the ignition switch in to return it to the "LOCK" position.
ACC (2) Accessories such as the radio can oper­
ate, but the engine is off.
ON (3)
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
START (4)
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The switch should be released from this position as soon as
the engine starts.
Ignition switch reminder (When using the keyless start system)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to return the ignition switch to the
"LOCK" position if it is in the "ACC" position
when the driver's door is opened.
Ignition key reminder (When using the ignition key)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition
key if it is in the
ignition switch when the driver's door is opened.
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A WARNING
• Never return the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position and remove
the ignition key while the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer the vehicle. (Continued)
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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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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.

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Electronic Stability Program
(ESP~ (if equipped)
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP~ helps to control the vehicle during corner­
ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It also assists you in maintaining traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. It does this by regulating the
engine's output, and by selectively apply­ing the brakes. In addition, ESP® helps to
avoid skidding by controlling braking pres­
sure.
A WARNING
The ESP® cannot enhance the vehi­
cle's driving stability in all situations and does not control your vehicle's entire braking system. The ESP® can­not prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed
in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe
and attentive driver can prevent acci­dents. The capabilities of an ESP®­equipped vehicle must never be used
as a substitute for careful driving.
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The ESP® has the following three systems:
Stability Control System The vehicle stability control system helps provide integrated control of systems such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine control, etc. This system automatically
controls the brakes and engine to help pre­
vent the vehicle from skidding when cor­
nering on a slippery road surface or when
turning the steering wheel abruptly.
Traction Control System The traction control system automatically
helps prevent the spinning of wheels when
the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces. The system oper­
ates only if it senses that some of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system
operates the front or rear brakes and
reduces engine power to
limit wheel spin.
NOTE: You may hear a clicking sound in the
engine compartment for a few seconds when you start the engine or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This means that
the above systems are in the self-check mode. This sound does not indicate a mal­
function.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ABS 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 ABS works automati­cally, so you do not have to use any special braking technique. Just push the brake pedal down without pumping. The ABS will operate whenever it senses that wheels are locking up. You may feel the brake pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating.
(For more information on ABS, see "Brak­
ing" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.)
NOTE: If the ABS system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsating in the brake pedal. This is normal and indi­
cates that the brake fluid pressure is being
controffed properly

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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, brake­
traction control can be activated. Brake­
traction control brakes the spinning
wheel to distribute drive power to the other wheels for increased climbing abil­
ity or for better performance on a rolling
hill or a slipe,ery surface .. • If the ESpE> systems operate continu­ously, such as when driving on slippery roads, the traction control functions of the ES~ systems may be canceled
temporarily to avoid overheating the brake pads, and the "ESP OFF" indicator
light will come on. After a short period of time, the ES~ systems (other than ABS) will turn on automatically and the "ESP OFF" indicator light will go out. • If your vehicle is equipped with a hill
descent control system and a hill hold
control system, these systems will not be
turned off
when the "ESP OFF" switch is pushed to turn off the ES~ systems.
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NOTE: If, you push the "ESP OFF" switch when the transfer switch is in the "4H" position, the ES~ systems will not be turned off, and the message shown in the above illus­
tration will appear on the information dis­play. You should turn the transfer switch to the "4H LOCK" position to turn off the ES~ systems. Refer to "Using the Transfer Switch" in this section.
ABS Warning Light I Brake System
Warning Light
See 'Braking" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
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Hill descent control System
(if equipped)
The hill descent control system is designed
to reduce the driver's workload when going
down steep, rough and/or slippery hills where the vehicle cannot decelerate enough by engine braking alone. The hill descent control system helps to control
vehicle speed by automatically engaging
the vehicle's brakes, as needed, so you can concentrate on steering the vehicle.
A WARNING
Do not rely excessively on the hill
descent control system. The hill
descent control system may not con­trol vehicle speed on a hill under all load or road conditions. Always be prepared to control vehicle speed by applying the brakes. Failure to pay
attention and control vehicle speed
using the brakes when necessary
may
result in loss' of control or an accident.
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