2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA stop start

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully before leaving your vehicle or it may
move, causing injury or damage.
When parking, make sure the
gear­shift lever for manual transmission
vehicles is in 1 st gear or "R" (Reverse) and the gearshift lever for
automatic transmission vehicles is in "P" (Park). Never leave the transfer
lever (if equipped) in "N" (Neutral)
when you are parked.
Remember, even though the trans­mission is in gear or in Park, you must set the parking brake fully.
A WARNING
When parking the vehicle in extremely cold weather, the following procedure should be used: 1) Set the parking brake. 2) Shift the manual transmission into
reverse or first gear, or the auto­matic transmission into "P" (Park). 3) With the engine off, get out of the
vehicle and put chocks under the
wheels.
4) Release the parking brake.
When
you return to your vehicle, you must remember to first set the
parking brake, then remove the
wheel chocks.
Pedal
Manual transmission
(2)
(1)
Automatic transmission
(2)
(3)
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(3)
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Clutch Pedal (1) (For manual transmission)
The clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when, starting the
engine, stopping, or shifting the gearshift
lever or transfer lever (if equipped).
Depressing the pedal disengages the
clutch.
CAUTION
Do not drive with your foot resting-on the clutch pedal. It could result in excessive clutch wear, clutch dam­age, or unexpected loss of engine
braking.
Brake Pedal (2) Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with
either front and rear disc brakes or front
disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Depressing the brake pedal applies both
sets
of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor­mal condition caused by environmental
factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.
A WARNING
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied,
you should 'have the brakes
checked by your SUZUKI dealer.
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A. WARNING
Do not "ride" the brakes by applying
them continuously or resting your
foot
on the pedal. This will result in overheating of the brakes which
could cause unpredictable braking
action, longer stopping distances, or
permanent brake damage.
Accelerator Pedal (3) This pedal controls the speed of the
engine. Depressing the accelerator pedal
increases power output
and speed.
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Starting the Engine
Before Starting the Engine
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1} Make sure the parking brake is set fully. 2} Manual transmission -Shift into UN" (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal
all the way to the floor. Hold the clutch
pedal while starting the engine.
Automatic transmission -
If the gear­
shift lever is not in Up" (Park) position,
shift into Up" (Park). (If you need to re­start the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into UN".)
NOTE: Automatic transmission vehicles have a starter interlock device which is designed to keep the starter from operating if the transmission is in any of the drive posi­
tions.
A. WARNING
Make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transmission is in Neutral (or Park for vehicles with an automatic transmission) before
attempting to start the engine.

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(For Gasoline Engine Model) With your foot off the ~cceler~to~. pedal,
crank the engine by turning the Ignition key to "START". Release the key when the
engine starts.
CAUTION
• Stop turning the starter immedi­ately after the engine has started or the starter system can be dam-
aged. .
• Do not crank the engine for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn't start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before try­ing again.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec­onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
then press down the accele.rator pedal. to 1/3 of its travel and try cranking the engine
again. Release the key and accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it
is flooded.
(For Diesel Engine Model)
Cold engine Turn the ignition switch to the. "~N" position and wait until the glow plug Indicator goes
out if it comes on. Crank the engine by turning the ignition key to "START". Release the key when the engine starts.
CAUTION
• The starter is allowed to crank the
engine up to 30 secon~s. If the
engine failed to start, walt 15 sec­onds, then restart cranking. Even if the third trial failed, consult autho­rized SUZUKI dealer. • If the engine is started after long
time parking at extremely cold
atmosphere such as the ambient
temperature
is below -20o~, release ignition key from start POSI­tion and stop cranking after con­firming the engine speed increase
around 800 to 1000 rpm.
Warm engine
Crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to "START". Release the key when the engine starts.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Caution when stopping the engine with turbocharger
When stopping the engine after ~Iim~ing or high speed driving, let the ~n.gl~e Idle for
about one minute or more (If It IS not pro­hibited) to cool down the turbocharg~r an~ engine oil. This is to pr~vent the en!;llne 011 from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated
engine oil will damage the bearings of the
turbocharger.
Restarting
F9Q diesel engine after fuel­empty stop
The engine stops if the engi~e feels fuel
emptiness. To restart the engine, stop the vehicle, fill the tank (minimum 5 liters) and
operate the manual priming pump (1) attached to the fuel filter until resistance is felt. Then perform the engine starting pro­cedure.
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EXAMPLE
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The gearshift lever is designed that it can not 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.
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 uN" (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 vehicle stationary during idling.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
D (Drive) Use this position for all normal driving.
With the gearshift
lever in "0" range you can get an automatic downshift by press­ing the accelerator pedal. The higher the vehicle speed is, the more you need to press the accelerator pedal to get a down­shift.
4 (Low 3) . Use this position for driving on moderate uphill and downhill gradients. The engine
braking effect on moderate downhills can be used in this position. The transmission
shifts up only to 4th gear.
3 (Low 2) Use this position to provide extra power
when climbing hills, or to provide engine
braking when going down hills.
NOTE: In these 4 or 3 positions, if the power mode
selector switch is turned to the "ON" posi­tion, the transmission will not downshift
into "I.!' (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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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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4) Remove the cover (1) on the hole. 5) With inserting the key or the flat end rod into the slot in the hole, shift the 'gear­
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To reset the cruise control to a faster
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.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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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