2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 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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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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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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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.
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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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NOTE: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission If you move the gearshift lever to a ~ower gear while driving faster than the maximum EXAMPLE 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 com­
pletely stationary before shifting
into "P" or "R". • Do not shift from "P" or "N" to "R", "0" "4" "3" or "L" when the
engine is'runni'ng above idle speed. • Do not rev the engine with the
transmission in a drive position ("R", "0", "4", "3", or "L") and the
rear wheels not moving. • Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi­
cle's brakes.
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(1) Power mode selector switch
0:
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4-speed automatic transmission mode 3: 3-speed automatic transmission mode
The 3-speed mode is suitable for the fol­
lowing driving conditions: • Driving on hilly, winding roads .
-You can drive more smoothly with less frequent gearshifting • Going down a steep hill -Some engine braking is provided
NOTE: With the transfer switch in the "4L LOCK" position, the 4-speed automatic transmis­sion will remain in the 3-speed mode. Power
mode
selector switch
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POWER
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When you need more power for climbing hills or smooth starting on slippery road,
push the "AfT POWER" switch. To activate
the power mode selector, push the "AfT POWER" switch, and the "POWER" indica­tor light in the instrument cl~ster c0n:'es on. To deactivate, push the sWitch again, and
the "POWER" indicator light goes off.
Power driving mode When the "AfT POWER" switch is on with
shift in "0" (Drive) or "3" (Low 3), if you
depress the accelerator pedal, .the shifting
points are delayed so the engine can rev
higher
in each gear. Therefore, yo~. can
drive more powerfully than normal driving.

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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.
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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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