2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Unlock

5-62
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
79K21-03E
Fuel Filler Cap
78K145
64J253
The fuel filler cap is located on the right
rear side of the vehicle. The fuel filler door
can be unlocked by pulling up on the
opener lever located on the outboard sideof the driver’s seat and can be locked by
simply closing the door.
79K053
To remove the fuel filler cap:
1) Open the fuel filler door.
2) Remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
78K156
NOTE:
The cap holder (1) can hold the fuel filler
cap (2) when refueling.
To reinstall the fuel filler cap:
1) Turn the cap clockwise until you hear
several clicks.
2) Close the fuel filler door.
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
fuel may be under pressure and may
spray out, causing injury.Open CloseEXAMPLE
WARNING
Fuel is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refueling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE

5-71OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
79K21-03E
Glove Box
78K136
(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.
To close it, push the lid until it latches
securely. If a lock is equipped on the latch
lever, lock the glove box by inserting the
key and turning it clockwise and unlock the
glove box by turning the key counterclock-
wise.
Overhead Console Box
(if equipped)
79K056
To use the overhead console box, push on
the front edge (1) and open the lid. To
close the lid, push the front edge (1) until it
latches. Do not put heavy or sharp items in
the box.NOTE:
An aftermarket garage door opener can be
installed in the front side overhead console
box.
WARNING
Never drive with the glove box lid
open. It could cause injury if an acci-
dent occurs.
(1) (2)
WARNING
Never drive with the overhead con-
sole box lid open. It could cause
injury if an accident occurs.
(1)
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
If you park your vehicle outdoors in
direct sunlight or in hot weather, the
eyeglasses compartment can get
very hot since it is close to the roof.
So, when parking in such conditions:
 Do not leave eyeglasses in the
compartment. The heat may distort
plastic lenses or frames.
 Do not place flammable items, such
as a lighter, in the compartment.
The heat may cause a fire.

6-8
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
79K21-03E
Before towing
64J147
Vehicles equipped with a transfer switch
may be towed from the front with all four
wheels on the ground. Be sure to use
proper towing equipment designed for rec-
reational towing and make sure that towing
speed does not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph).To tow a vehicle equipped with a trans-
fer switch with all four wheels on the
ground:
1) Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi-
tion.
2) Place the transmission in “N” (Neutral)
and depress the brake pedal and the
clutch pedal fully (if equipped).
3) Use the transfer switch to shift into neu-
tral.
64J218
NOTE:
First, push in and turn the switch to the
mark (1) at the left of the “N” position, and
hold the switch in this position for 5 sec-
onds until the “N” indicator blinks, then turn
the switch to the “N” position.
When you turn the transfer switch to the
“N” position, “N” indicator will come on with
the buzzer sound.
4) Make sure the “N” light on the instru-
ment cluster comes on.
5) Shift the manual transmission lever into
2nd gear or the automatic transmission
lever into “P” (Park).
6) Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” posi-
tion to unlock the steering wheel.
WARNING
When you tow your vehicle, follow
the instructions below to avoid acci-
dents and damage to your vehicle. In
addition, be sure to observe govern-
ment and local requirements regard-
ing vehicle lighting and trailer hitches
or tow bars.
WARNING
A safety chain should always be used
when you tow your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not tow your vehicle with either
front wheels or rear wheels directly
on the ground (and the transmission
in neutral). If you do, the transmis-
sion will be damaged fatally.
(1)
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing): 13

6-10
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
79K21-03E
4WD Vehicle Without a Transfer
Switch
54G586
54G58564J234
You cannot tow your vehicle behind
another vehicle using recreational towing
methods.
2WD Vehicle1) Secure the rear wheels on a towing
dolly according to the instructions pro-
vided by the dolly manufacturer.
2) Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” posi-
tion to unlock the steering wheel.
3) Make sure the front wheels are facing
straight forward and secure the steering
wheel with a steering wheel clamping
device designed for towing.
CAUTION
Never tow your vehicle using recre-
ational towing methods. If you do, the
transmission will be permanently
damaged.
CAUTION
The steering column is not strong
enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during
towing. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing): 13

7-47INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
79K21-03E
60A260
3) Pull the locked end of the wiper blade
firmly to unlock the blade and slide the
blade out as shown.
52D124
(3) Retainer
4) If the new blade is provided without the
two metal retainers, move them from
the old blade to the new one.Installation
52D125
(4) Locked end
5) Install the new blade in the reverse
order of removal, with the locked end
positioned toward the wiper arm. Make
sure the blade is properly retained by
all the hooks. Grasp the blade near the
locked end and pull in the direction of
the arrows to lock the end into place.
6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm, making
sure that the lock lever is snapped
securely into the arm.

8-1EMERGENCY SERVICE
79K21-03E
Tire Changing Tool
64J124
The jack, wheel brace and jack handle are
stowed in the rear left corner of the lug-
gage compartment. Remove the cover to
access the tools.
To remove the jack, turn its shaft counter-
clockwise and pull the jack out of the stor-
age bracket. To stow the jack, place it in
the storage bracket and turn the shaft
clockwise until the jack is securely held in
place.
Spare Tire Nut Lock
(if equipped)
64J172
A nut lock is used for the spare tire. To
unlock the spare tire nut, insert the ignition
key into the lock as far as the key will go
and remove the lock with the key in. To lock
the spare tire nut, put the lock on the nut
and push the lock in.
WARNING
The tire changing tools should be
used only to change wheels. It is
important to read the jacking instruc-
tions in this section before attempt-
ing to use the jack.
WARNING
After using the tire changing tools,
be sure to stow them securely, or
they could be thrown about in an
accident, causing injury.
To LOCK To UNLOCK
Jacking Instructions: 5