2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA power steering

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
66J22-03E
Snow TiresYour vehicle is equipped with all-season
tires which are designed for use in summer
and most winter conditions. For improved
traction in severe winter conditions,
SUZUKI recommends mounting radial
snow tires on all four wheels. Snow tires
must be the same size as the standard
tires. Also be sure to use the tires of the
same type and brand on all four wheels of
your vehicle.
GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOL-
OGYAccessory Weight – the combined weight
(in excess of those standard items which
may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio, and heater,
to the extent that these items are available
as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not).
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure – the pressure
in a tire that has been driven less than 1
mile or has been standing for three hours
or more.
Curb Weight – the weight of a motor vehi-
cle with standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant,
and, if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine.
Intended Outboard Sidewall – (1) the side-
wall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher
or deeper than the same molding on the
other sidewall of the tire, or (2) the outward
facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Maximum Inflation Pressure – the maxi-
mum cold inflation pressure a tire is
designed to support in normal service.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight – the
sum of curb weight, accessory weight,vehicle capacity weight (total load capac-
ity), and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight – 68 kilograms
times the number of occupants specified in
the second column of Table 1 (shown
below).
Occupant distribution – distribution of
occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1 (shown below).
Production Options Weight – the combined
weight of those installed regular production
options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in
excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure – the
cold tire inflation pressure recommended
by a manufacturer.
Rim – metal support for a tire or tire and
tube assembly upon which the tire beads
are seated.
Vehicle Capacity Weight – the rated cargo
and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150
lbs) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire – the
load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight and divid-
ing by two.
WARNING
(Continued)
 Replace the spare tire with a new
one as soon as the tread wear indi-
cator appears.
 When replacing the spare tire, use
a replacement tire with the exact
same size and construction.
Battery: 9
Fuses: 7

15-4INDEX
66J22-03E
PParking Brake Lever
.................................................... 5-1
, 9-23
Pedals
...................................................................................5-1
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
.........................................9-3
Power Assisted Brakes
.......................................................6-16
Power Door Locking System
..............................................2-2
Power Mirror Control
...........................................................2-17
Power Steering
....................................................................9-24
Power Steering Fluid
...........................................................9-24
Power Window Controls
.....................................................2-14
RRadio Antenna
.....................................................................4-35
Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors
Defroster Switch ..................................................................4-15
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch
..................................3-9
Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks ....................................9-12
Remote Audio Controls
............................................ 3-12
, 4-49
Replace the Oil Filter
...........................................................9-11
Replacing Tires and/or Wheels
..........................................6-24
Reporting Safety Defects
....................................................12-4
Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors
......................................5-23
SSafety Certification Label
...................................................12-2
Seat Adjustment
..................................................................2-17
Seat Belt Extender ...............................................................2-35
Seat Belt Inspection ............................................................2-27
Seat Belt Pretensioner System
..........................................2-36
Seat Belt Reminder
..............................................................2-24
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems
...........................2-20
Selection of Coolant
............................................................9-17
Shopping Hook
....................................................................5-19Shoulder anchor height adjuster
....................................... 2-26
Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags
......................... 2-40
Side Door Locks
.................................................................. 2-2
SLIP Indicator Light
.....................................................4-6
, 6-19
Snow Tires
........................................................................... 9-32
Spare Tire Nut Lock
............................................................ 2-1
Spark Plugs
......................................................................... 9-20
SPECIFICATIONS
................................................................ 14-1
Specified Fluid
.................................................................... 9-15
Specified Gear Oil ............................................................... 9-13
Specified Oil
........................................................................ 9-9
Speedometer ....................................................................... 4-11
Spot Light
............................................................................ 5-8
Stability Control System
.................................................... 6-18
Starting the Engine
............................................................. 6-2
Steering Wheel
.................................................................... 9-23
Sun Visor
............................................................................. 5-7
Sunroof
................................................................................ 5-11
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)
....................... 2-37
TTachometer
.......................................................................... 4-13
Tailgate
................................................................................ 2-14
Temperature Gauge
............................................................ 4-14
Theft Deterrent Light .......................................................... 4-21
Thermometer
....................................................................... 4-18
Tilt Steering Lock Lever
..................................................... 3-10
Tire Chains
.......................................................................... 7-5
Tire Changing Tool
............................................................. 5-18
Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................ 9-26
Tire Inspection
.................................................................... 9-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
........................ 6-21