2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA wiper fluid

2-80
BEFORE DRIVING
79K21-03E
Windshield Wipers
63J301
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the
lever up and down to one of the four oper-
ating positions. In the “INT” position (if
equipped), the wipers operate intermit-
tently. The “INT” position is very convenient
for driving in mist or light rain. In the “LO”
position, the wipers operate at a steady
low speed. In the “HI” position, the wipers
operate at a steady high speed. To turn off
the wipers, move the lever back to the
“OFF” position.
Move the lever up and hold it to the “MIST”
position, the windshield wipers will turn on
continuously at low speed.
63J302
If the lever is equipped with the “INT TIME”
control, turn the control forward or rear-
ward to adjust the intermittent wiper opera-
tion to the desired interval.
Windshield Washer
63J303
To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the
lever toward you. The windshield wipers
will automatically turn on at low speed if
they are not already on and if the “INT”
position is equipped.
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
WARNING
 To prevent windshield icing in cold
weather, turn on the defroster to
heat the windshield before and dur-
ing windshield washer use.
 Do not use radiator antifreeze in
the windshield washer reservoir. It
can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and can
also damage your vehicle’s paint.EXAMPLE

2-81BEFORE DRIVING
79K21-03E
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch
63J304
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear
wiper switch on the end of the lever for-
ward to the “ON” position. If your vehicle is
equipped with the “INT” position, the rear
wiper operates intermittently when you
twist the switch forward to the “INT” posi-
tion. To turn the rear wiper off, twist the
switch rearward to the “OFF” position.
To spray window washer fluid, twist the
switch rearward from the “OFF” position, or
twist the switch forward from the “ON” posi-
tion. The rear wiper will turn on automati-
cally while spraying the window washer
fluid.
CAUTION
To help prevent damage to wind-
shield wiper and washer system
components, you should take the fol-
lowing precautions:
 Do not continue to hold in the lever
when there is no windshield
washer fluid being sprayed or the
washer motor can be damaged.
 Do not attempt to remove dirt from
a dry windshield with the wipers or
you can damage the windshield
and the wiper blades. Always wet
the windshield with washer fluid
before operating the wipers.
 Clear ice or packed snow from the
wiper blades before using the wip-
ers.
 Check the washer fluid level regu-
larly. Check it often when the
weather is bad.
 Only fill the washer fluid reservoir
3/4 full during cold weather to allow
room for expansion if the tempera-
ture falls low enough to freeze the
solution.
EXAMPLE
Wiper
Intermittent wiper
Washer
CAUTION
Clear ice or snow from the rear win-
dow and rear wiper blade before
using the rear wiper. Accumulated ice
or snow could prevent the wiper
blade from moving, causing damage
to the wiper motor.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
7
79K21-03E
60G410
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEMaintenance Schedule ....................................................... 7-2
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................ 7-3
Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions ........................................................................... 7-7
Drive Belt ............................................................................. 7-9
Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................... 7-10
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 7-13
Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 7-16
Spark Plugs ......................................................................... 7-16
Gear Oil ................................................................................ 7-17
Clutch Pedal ........................................................................ 7-20
Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................................... 7-20
Brakes .................................................................................. 7-22
Steering Wheel .................................................................... 7-24
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-25
Battery .................................................................................. 7-36
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-36
Headlight Aiming ................................................................. 7-39
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 7-40
Wiper Blades ....................................................................... 7-46
Windshield Washer Fluid ................................................... 7-49
Air Conditioning System .................................................... 7-49

13-4INDEX
79K21-03E
On-Pavement Driving
..........................................................4-4
Open Door Warning Light
...................................................2-62
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................................................2-17
Overhead Console Box
.......................................................5-71
PParking Brake Lever
.................................................... 3-7
, 7-24
Pedals
...................................................................................3-8
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
.........................................7-3
Power Assisted Brakes
.......................................................3-29
Power Door Locking System
..............................................2-2
Power Mirror Control
...........................................................2-18
Power Steering
....................................................................7-24
Power Steering Fluid
...........................................................7-24
Power Window Controls
.....................................................2-15
RRadio Antenna
.....................................................................5-8
Rear Seats
............................................................................2-22
Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors
Defroster Switch
..................................................................2-82
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch
..................................2-81
Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks ....................................7-12
Remote Audio Controls
............................................ 5-30
, 5-56
Replace the Oil Filter
...........................................................7-12
Replacing Tires and/or Wheels
..........................................3-41
Reporting Safety Defects
....................................................10-4
Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors
......................................5-78
SSafety Certification Label
...................................................10-2
Seat Adjustment
........................................................ 2-18
, 2-22
Seat Belt Extender
...............................................................2-41
Seat Belt Inspection ............................................................2-33Seat Belt Pretensioner System
.......................................... 2-42
Seat Belt Reminder
............................................................. 2-30
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems
........................... 2-26
Selection of Coolant
........................................................... 7-13
Shopping Hook
................................................................... 5-73
Shoulder anchor height adjuster
....................................... 2-32
Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags
......................... 2-46
Side Door Locks
.................................................................. 2-1
SLIP Indicator Light
...................................................2-58
, 3-32
Snow Tires
..................................................................7-32
, 8-6
Spare Tire Nut Lock
............................................................ 8-1
Spark Plugs
......................................................................... 7-16
SPECIFICATIONS
................................................................ 12-1
Specified Fluid
.................................................................... 7-20
Specified Gear Oil ............................................................... 7-17
Specified Oil
........................................................................ 7-10
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-65
Spot Light
............................................................................ 5-66
Stability Control System
.................................................... 3-31
Starting the Engine
............................................................. 3-9
Steering Wheel
.................................................................... 7-24
Sun Visor
............................................................................. 5-64
Sunroof
................................................................................ 5-68
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)
....................... 2-43
TTachometer
.......................................................................... 2-65
Tailgate
................................................................................ 2-3
Temperature Gauge
............................................................ 2-66
Theft Deterrent Light .......................................................... 2-15
Thermometer
....................................................................... 2-70
Tilt Steering Lock Lever
..................................................... 2-82

13-5
INDEX79K21-03E
Tire Chains
...........................................................................4-7
Tire Changing Tool
..............................................................8-1
Tire Inflation Pressure .........................................................7-27
Tire Inspection
.....................................................................7-28
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.........................3-38
Tire Rotation
........................................................................7-31
Tire Sidewall Labeling
.........................................................7-25
Tire Size
................................................................................7-26
Tires
......................................................................................7-25
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
.................................................8-8
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing)
.......................6-7
Traction Control System
.....................................................3-31
Trailer Towing
......................................................................6-2
Transfer Position Indicator Light
.......................................2-64
Trip meter
.............................................................................2-70
Troubleshooting
..................................................................5-34
,
................................................................................................5-60
Turn Signal Control Lever
..................................................2-78
Turn Signal Indicators
.........................................................2-63
Turn Signal Operation .........................................................2-79
UUnderfloor Bins
...................................................................5-77
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
.............................................7-30
Using the Transfer Switch
..................................................3-15
Using the Transmission
......................................................3-11
VVehicle Cleaning
..................................................................9-3
Vehicle Identification Number
............................................10-1
Vehicle Loading
........................................................... 6-1
, 7-33
Vehicle With Keyless Start System
....................................3-4
Vehicle Without Keyless Start System
..............................3-3
WWarning and Indicator Lights
............................................ 2-55
Warning and Indicator Messages
...................................... 2-72
Warranties
........................................................................... 10-2
Washing
............................................................................... 9-4
Waxing ................................................................................. 9-5
Windows .............................................................................. 2-15
Windshield Washer
............................................................. 2-80
Windshield Washer Fluid
................................................... 7-49
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever
................................ 2-79
Windshield Wipers
.............................................................. 2-80
Wiper Blades
....................................................................... 7-46