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INDEX
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66J22-03E
INDEXSymbols“AIR BAG” Light
..................................................................4-8
“CRUISE” Indicator Light
...................................................4-9
“ESP OFF” Indicator Light .......................................... 4-6
, 6-20
“ESP OFF” Switch
...............................................................4-16
“ESP” (Electronic Stability Program) Warning Light
.......4-6
“ESP” Warning Light
...........................................................6-20
“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator
.........................................4-14
“SET” Indicator Light
..........................................................4-9
Numerics5-Speed Automatic Transmission
......................................6-5
AA/T Selector Position Indicator
..........................................4-11
Accelerator Pedal
................................................................5-2
Accessory Socket ................................................................5-16
Adding Engine Coolant
.......................................................9-17
Adjusting Seat Position ......................................................2-18
Adjusting Seatbacks
...........................................................2-18
Air Cleaner
...........................................................................9-20
Air Conditioning System
.....................................................9-47
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
..........................................6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
.................4-5
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
.......................................6-19
Armrest
.................................................................................5-7
Assist Grips
.........................................................................5-10
Audio Systems .....................................................................4-28
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control) .................................................................4-21Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
.................................. 2-22
Automatic Transmission Fluid
.......................................... 9-15
Auto-On Headlight System
................................................ 3-6
BBasic Operations
................................................................ 4-31
Battery
.................................................................................. 9-35
Brake Assist System
.......................................................... 6-16
Brake Fluid
.......................................................................... 9-21
Brake Pedal ..................................................................5-2
, 9-22
Brake System Warning Light
............................................. 4-5
Brakes
.................................................................................. 9-21
Braking ................................................................................. 6-15
Break-In ................................................................................ 6-25
Brightness Control
............................................................. 4-11
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 9-39
CCatalytic Converter
............................................................. 6-25
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
......................................... 9-11
Changing Wheels
................................................................ 9-30
Charging Light
.................................................................... 4-7
Child Lock System (rear doors)
......................................... 2-13
Child Restraint Systems
..................................................... 2-27
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
........................................... 5-17
Clock
.................................................................................... 4-18
Clutch Pedal
.................................................................5-2
, 9-24
Coat Hooks
.......................................................................... 5-11
Corrosion Prevention
......................................................... 11-1
Cruise Control
..................................................................... 3-10
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Cup Holder and Storage Bin
...............................................5-14
DDaily Inspection Checklist
..................................................6-2
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indicator Light
...............4-10
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System
............................3-7
Door Locks
...........................................................................2-2
Drive Belt
..............................................................................9-9
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
.....................................4-7
EElectronic Stability Program (ESP®)
.................................6-18
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................2-22
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
...........................12-2
Engine Block Heater
............................................................6-4
Engine Coolant
....................................................................9-17
Engine Coolant Level Check
..............................................9-17
Engine Coolant Replacement .............................................9-18
Engine Hood
........................................................................5-13
Engine Oil and Filter
............................................................9-9
Engine Serial Number .........................................................12-1
Exhaust Gas Warning .........................................................6-1
FFluid Level Check
................................................................9-15
Folding Rear Seats ..............................................................5-4
Folding Seats
.......................................................................5-4
Frame Hooks ........................................................................5-17
Front Air Bags ......................................................................2-39
Front Fog Light Switch
.......................................................4-16
Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
...................4-3
Front Seat Back Pocket
......................................................5-19
Front Seat Heater
.................................................................5-9
Fuel Consumption and Driving Range
..............................4-18Fuel Filler Cap
..................................................................... 5-3
Fuel Gauge
.......................................................................... 4-13
Fuel Pump Labeling
............................................................ 1-1
Fuel Recommendation ....................................................... 1-1
Fuse under the Dash Board
............................................... 9-37
Fuses
.................................................................................... 9-36
FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
................................ 13-1
GGasoline Containing MTBE
................................................ 1-1
Gasoline/Ethanol blends
.................................................... 1-1
Gasoline/Methanol blends ................................................. 1-1
Gear Oil
................................................................................ 9-13
Gear Oil Level Check
.......................................................... 9-14
Gear Oil Replacement ......................................................... 9-15
Gearshift Lever
.................................................................... 5-2
GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY
............................... 9-32
Glove Box
............................................................................ 4-17
HHazard Warning Switch
...................................................... 4-15
Head Restraints
................................................................... 2-19
Headlight Aiming ................................................................ 9-39
High Beam Indicator Light
................................................. 4-10
HomeLink®
.......................................................................... 5-25
Horn
...................................................................................... 3-12
IIdentification Numbers
....................................................... 12-1
If the Engine is Flooded ..................................................... 10-5
If the Engine Overheats ...................................................... 10-5
If the Starter Does Not Operate
......................................... 10-4
If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transmission Gearshift
Lever Out of “P” (PARK)
.................................................... 10-6
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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
Part No. 99011-66J22-03E
July, 2007
OWNER’S MANUAL
99011-66J22-03E GRAND VITARA
Printed in Japan
See page 1-1
12.5 mm
Keep With Vehicle At All Times.
Contains Important Information
On Safety, Operation & Maintenance.
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
Fuel recommendation: Brake and clutch fluid:
Engine oil recommendation: Automatic transmission fluid:
Tire cold pressure:
For further details, see “Engine Oil and Filter” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.DOT3
See the “Tire Information Label” located on the
driver’s door lock pillar.
2008Engine oil with “Starburst” symbol
Made from 100% recycled paper,
except for cover.
ENGLISH
Suzuki Red: PANTONE 485
Suzuki Blue: PANTONE 294
SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309