2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA fold seats

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Ta i l g a t eIf you can not unlock the tailgate due to a
discharged battery or malfunction, follow
the procedures below to unlock the tailgate
from inside the vehicle.
1) Remove the luggage compartment
cover.
2) Fold the rear seat forward for easier
access. Refer to the “Folding Rear
Seats” section for details on how to fold
the rear seat forward.
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3) Remove the cap (1) by hand.
4) Break the vinyl using a jack handle or a
flat blade screw driver to access the
emergency lever (2).
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5) Push down on the emergency lever (2)
using a jack handle or a flat blade screw
driver. To lock the tailgate, push up on
the emergency lever (2).
After using the emergency lever, be sure to
see your SUZUKI dealer.
WindowsPower Window Controls
(if equipped)Driver’s side
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The power windows can only be operated
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
The driver’s door has switches (1), (2), (4),
(5), to operate the driver’s window, the
front passenger’s window, the rear left win-
dow and right window, respectively.
(1)
WARNING
To avoid injury, do not use your fin-
ger to push the emergency lever.
(2)
(1)
(2) (4)
(5)
Windows: 3, 8

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Rear seat
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To adjust the seatback angle of the rear
seats:
1) Pull up the lever on the top of a split
folding seat.
2) Move the seatback to one of the lock
positions. The number of the lock posi-
tions depends on the vehicle specifica-
tion.
3) Release the lever to lock the seatback
in position. After adjustment, try moving
the seatback to make sure it is securely
locked.
Head Restraints
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Head restraints are designed to help
reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of
an accident. Adjust the head restraint to
the position which places the center of the
head restraint closest to the top of your
ears. If this is not possible for very tall pas-
sengers, adjust the head restraint as high
as possible.Front
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To raise the head restraint, pull upward on
the restraint until it clicks. To lower the
restraint, push down on the restraint while
holding in the release knob (1). If a head
restraint must be removed (for cleaning,
replacement, etc.), use the following pro-
cedure.
WARNING
 Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
 Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
PUSH
Head Restraints: 3
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14

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BEFORE DRIVING
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To revert from ALR to ELR
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When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow
it to retract to a certain length, the retractor
will automatically revert back to the normal
ELR mode.
Installation with the LATCH System
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Rear seat
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Your vehicle is equipped with lower
anchors for securing up to two standard
LATCH-type child restraints in the rear
seats. (LATCH stands for Lower Anchorsand Tethers for Children.) The anchors are
located where the rear of the seat cushion
meets the bottom of the seatback.
Install a LATCH-type child restraint system
according to the instructions provided by
the child restraint system manufacturer.
After installing the child restraint system,
try moving it in all directions, especially for-
ward, to make sure the flexible straps or
rigid connecting bars are securely latched
to the anchors.
NOTE:
Although there are three second row seat-
ing positions, you cannot install three
LATCH type child restraints in the rear
seat. You can install one or two LATCH
restraint(s). Be sure to install the LATCH
type child restraint(s) in the outboard seat-
ing positions.
If your LATCH restraint has flexible lower
connecting straps, these general instruc-
tions apply:
1) If possible, fold the seatback rearward
for easier installation.
2) Place the child restraint in the rear seat.
EXAMPLE
Rigid lower connecting
bar typeFlexible lower connecting
strap type
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTParking Brake Lever ........................................................... 5-1
Pedals ................................................................................... 5-1
Gearshift Lever .................................................................... 5-2
Fuel Filler Cap ..................................................................... 5-3
Folding Seats ....................................................................... 5-4
Armrest ................................................................................ 5-7
Sun Visor ............................................................................. 5-7
Interior Light Switch ........................................................... 5-7
Spot Light ............................................................................ 5-8
Luggage Compartment Light ............................................. 5-9
Front Seat Heater (if equipped) .......................................... 5-9
Assist Grips (if equipped) .................................................. 5-10
Coat Hooks (if equipped) .................................................... 5-11
Sunroof (if equipped) .......................................................... 5-11
Engine Hood ........................................................................ 5-13
Cup Holder and Storage Bin (if equipped) ........................ 5-14
Overhead Console Box (if equipped) ................................ 5-15
Accessory Socket (if equipped) ......................................... 5-16
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray ............................................ 5-17
Frame Hooks ....................................................................... 5-17
Tire Changing Tool ............................................................. 5-18
Shopping Hook (if equipped) ............................................. 5-19
Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped) ............................... 5-19
Luggage Restraint Loops (if equipped) ............................ 5-19
Luggage Compartment Cover ............................................ 5-20
Underfloor Bins (if equipped) ............................................ 5-23
Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors (if equipped) ............... 5-23
HomeLink® (if equipped) .................................................... 5-25

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Folding SeatsFolding Rear SeatsTo fold the rear seats forward:
1) Remove the luggage compartment
cover.
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2) Stow the seat belt buckles of the center
and left seating position into the pocket
of the seat cushion as shown in the
illustration.3) Lower the adjustable head restraint
fully.
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4) Pull the release lever forward on the top
of each split seat, and fold the seat-
backs forward.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Do
not smoke when refueling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.
WARNING
If you need to replace the fuel cap,
use a genuine SUZUKI cap. Use of an
improper cap can result in a malfunc-
tion of the fuel system or emission
control system. It may also result in
fuel leakage in the event of an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
When you fold the rear seatback for-
ward, stow the seat belt buckles of
the center and left seating position
into the pocket first. This helps pre-
vent being caught by the seat and
being damaged.
CAUTION
Make sure the belt webbing is not
caught by the seat.
Fuel Filler Cap: 5
Folding Seats: 14

5-5OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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5) Pull the lock release strap (1) rearward
to unlatch the seat cushion.
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6) Fold the entire seat forward.
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7) Push down the adjuster (2) to make the
strap slack, and then unhook the strap
by pushing down the hook (3).
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8) Hook the strap (4) to the front seat
head restraint and re-tighten the
adjuster (2) to apply a tension on the
strap as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
When you unlatch the rear seat cush-
ion, be careful that your face or
hands are not injured from the seat
popping up.
(1)
(2)
(3)
CAUTION
When securing the folded rear seat
with a strap, adjust the strap length
so that the rear seat will not move.
(4)
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
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1) Unhook the strap from the head
restraint and stow the strap to the back
of the seat cushion.
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2) Pull down the seat cushion until it locks
into place.
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3) Raise the seatback until it locks into
place.
After returning the seat, try moving the
seat and seatback to make sure they are
securely latched.
WARNING
Luggage or other cargo should be
stowed in the luggage compartment
with the rear seat in an upright posi-
tion, whenever possible. If you need
to carry cargo in the passenger com-
partment with the rear seat back
folded forward, be sure to secure the
cargo or it may be thrown about,
causing injury. Never pile cargo
higher than the seatbacks.
WARNING
When returning the rear seat cushion
to the normal position, be careful that
your finger is not caught between the
lock and the floor.
CAUTION
 When returning the rear seat cush-
ion to the normal position, make
sure that there is nothing around
the striker. This prevents the seat
cushion from being locked
securely.
 When returning the rear seat cush-
ion to the normal position, make
sure that there is nothing under the
seat cushion. This prevents dam-
age to the seat cushion.
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15-2INDEX
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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