2013 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTSCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain product compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
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BEFORE DRIVING
2
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
3
DRIVING TIPS
4
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
5
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
7
EMERGENCY SERVICE
8
APPEARANCE CARE
9
GENERAL INFORMATION
10
FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
11
SPECIFICATIONS
12
INDEX
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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXTERIOR1. Rear Window Wiper (P.2-81)
2. Engine Hood (P.5-63)
3. Windshield Wiper (P.2-79)
4. Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors
(if equipped) (P.5-78)
5. Radio Antenna (P.5-8)
6. Spare Wheel (P.8-3)
7. Tailgate (P.2-3)
8. Fuel Filler Cap (P.5-62)
9. Outside Rearview Mirror (P.2-17)
10. Door Locks (P.2-1)
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INTERIOR1. Interior Light (P.5-64, P.7-40)
2. Seat Belts (P.2-26)
3. Coat hooks (if equipped) (P.5-70)
4. Side Curtain Air Bags (P.2-46)
5. Sun Visor (P.5-64)
6. Overhead Console Box (if equipped)
(P.5-71)
7. Spot Light (P.5-66, P.7-41)
8. Inside Rearview Mirror (P.2-17)
9. Luggage Compartment Cover
(P.5-74)
10. Rear Seats (P.2-22)
11. Side Air Bags (P.2-46)
12. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-7)
13. Front Seats (P.2-18)
14. Gearshift Lever (P.3-11)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL1. Power Window Controls
(if equipped) (P.2-15)
2. Power Mirror Control (if equipped)
(P.2-18)
3. Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)
(P.5-56)
4. Front Air Bags (P.2-45)
5. Cruise Control (P.3-26)
6. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-79)
7. Heating and Air Conditioning System
(P.5-1)
8. Fuel Lid Opener Lever (P.5-62)
9. Front Seat Heater (if equipped)
(P.2-21)
10. Accessory Socket (if equipped)
(P.5-66)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL1. Lighting Control Lever (P.2-75)/
Turn Signal Control Lever (P.2-78)
2. Instrument Cluster (P.2-54)
3. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever
(P.2-79)/Rear Window Wiper and
Washer Switch (P.2-81)
4. Rear Window Defroster and Outside
Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch
(if equipped) (P.2-82)
5. Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped)
(P.2-78)
6. Engine Hood Release Handle
(P.5-63)
7. Horn (P.2-82)
8. Ignition Switch (P.3-3)
9. Transfer Switch (if equipped) (P.3-15)
10. “ESP OFF” Switch (if equipped)
(P.3-34)/Hill descent control Switch
(if equipped) (P.3-35)
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LOCATION OF WARNING
MESSAGESRead and follow all of the warnings (labels
etc.) on your vehicle. Make sure you
understand all of them. Keep them on the
vehicle. Do not remove the messages for
any reason. If a label comes off or the
messages become difficult to be read,
have it corrected by your SUZUKI dealer.
1. Air bag warning labels
(on both sun visors)
2. Rollover warning label
3. Passenger seat belt warning label
4. Jacking warning label
5. Jacking warning label
6. Fuel filler cap message
7. Transfer switch warning label
8. Brake fluid cap message
9. Engine cooling fan warning label
10. Radiator cap warning label
11. Air conditioner warning label
12. Battery label
13. Side air bag warning label
14. Rear outboard seat belt warning label
15. Rear center seat belt warning label
16. Luggage compartment cover warning
label
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Location of Warning Messages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONFuel Recommendation ........................................................ 1-1

1-1FUEL RECOMMENDATION
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Fuel Recommendation
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Your vehicle requires regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump
octane ((R + M)/2 method). In some areas,
the only fuels that are available are oxy-
genated fuels.
Oxygenated fuels which meet the mini-
mum octane requirement and the require-
ments described below may be used in
your vehicle without jeopardizing the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE:
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain
oxygen-carrying additives such as MTBE
or alcohol.
Gasoline Containing MTBEUnleaded gasoline containing MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in
your vehicle if the MTBE content is not
greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel
does not contain alcohol.
Gasoline/Ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol,
may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol
content is not greater than 10%.
Gasoline/Methanol blends
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol
(wood alcohol) may be suitable for use in
your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors. Do NOT USE fuels
containing more than 5% methanol under
any circumstances. Fuel system damage
or vehicle performance problems resulting
from the use of such fuels are not the
responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Fuel Pump LabelingIn some states, pumps that dispense oxy-
genated fuels are required to be labeled for
the type and percentage of oxygenate and
whether important additives are present.
Such labels may provide enough informa-
tion for you to determine if a particular
blend of fuel meets the requirements listed
above. In other areas, pumps may not be
clearly labeled as to the content or type of
oxygenate and additives. If you are not
sure that the fuel you intend to use meets
these requirements, check with the service
station operator or the fuel supplier.
NOTE:
To help clean the air, SUZUKI recom-
mends you use the oxygenated fuels.
However, if you are not satisfied with the
driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle
when you are using an oxygenated fuel,
switch back to the regular unleaded gaso-
line.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
immediately. Fuels containing alco-
hol can cause paint damage, which is
not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Fuel Recommendation: 1, 2