2013 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Owners Manual

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Cup Holder and Storage Bin
(if equipped)Cup holders and a storage bin are pro-
vided as shown.
79K140
To access a bin, push the release button.
64J115
To use the console bin, pull the lever up
and open the lid.
64J116
To use the rear cup holders, open the lid.Bottle holder
64J200
You should hold a bottle with a cap in the
bottle holder.
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Do not use the cup holder or the stor-
age bin to hold cups containing hot
liquids or sharp-edged, hard or
breakable objects. Objects in these
bins may be thrown about during a
sudden stop or impact, and could
cause personal injury.
EXAMPLE

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Front Seat Back Pocket
(if equipped)
64J127
This pocket is provided for holding light
and soft things such as gloves, newspa-
pers or magazines.
Shopping Hook (if equipped)
66J049
The shopping hooks are located on both
sides of the luggage compartment.
You can hang the shopping bag or other
suitable objects on the hook. This hook is
not designed for large or heavy items.
ArmrestCenter Console Armrest
64J263
WARNING
Do not put hard or breakable objects
in the pocket. If an accident occurs,
objects such as bottles, cans, etc.
can injure the occupants in the rear
seat.EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the armrest, do
not lean on it or allow a child to sit on
it.

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Floor Mats (if equipped)
80J2014
Your vehicle has a fastener to keep the
driver’s side floor mat from sliding forward
and possibly interfering with the pedals.
Whenever you put the driver’s side floor
mat back in the vehicle after it has been
removed, be sure to hook the floor mat
grommet(s) to the fastener(s) and position
the floor mat properly in the footwell.
When you replace the floor mats in your
vehicle with a different type such as all-
weather floor mats, we highly recommend
using genuine SUZUKI floor mats for
proper fitting.
Luggage Compartment Cover Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment can be hidden from
view by a luggage compartment cover.
However, the luggage compartment covers
are not designed to support items loaded
on top of them, and may get damaged if
used as a shelf.
NOTE:
The seatback should always be securely
latched in a fairly upright position when
removing or installing the luggage com-
partment cover.
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Failure to take the following precau-
tions may result in the driver’s side
floor mat interfering with the pedals
and causing a loss of vehicle control
or an accident.
 Make sure that the floor mat grom-
met(s) is(are) hooked to the fas-
tener(s).
 Never place additional floor mats
on top of the existing floor mats.
WARNING
Do not carry items on top of the lug-
gage compartment cover, even if they
are small and light. Objects on top of
the cover could be thrown about in an
accident, causing injury, or could
obstruct the driver’s rear view.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the luggage com-
partment cover:
 Do not place items on top of it.
 Do not push down on it or lean on
it.
 Handle it carefully when installing
or removing.

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To remove the luggage compartment
cover:
66J203
1) Release the three hooks (a) from the
rear seat backs.
66J204
2) Fold and roll the cover forward.
66J205
3) Lift up both ends of the cover to disen-
gage the attachment points (b).
66J228
4) Place one end of the cover in the quar-
ter window opening (c) so enough
(a)
(a)
frontrear
(b)
(c)

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clearance is established on the other
end to swing the cover down and out.
78K147
5) Tilt the luggage compartment cover,
and then remove the compartment
cover from the vehicle.To stow a luggage compartment cover
on the floor of the rear luggage room:
66J207
Tilt the cover, and fit it onto floor of the rear
luggage room.To reinstall the luggage compartment
cover:
78K148
1) Fold/roll the luggage compartment
cover, and place one end in the quarter
window opening (c) to swing the other
end into position.
CAUTION
When you place the end of the cover
in the quarter window opening (c), be
careful not to damage the window or
other materials while positioning the
compartment cover.
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66J209
2) Align the attachment points (d) on the
cover with the attachment points (b) on
the vehicle and push down both ends.
Make sure that the cover securely fits in
the attachment points.
66J210
3) Unroll/unfold the cover as you secure
the other latches (e).
66J229
4) Reattach the three hooks (a) to the rear
seat backs.
Underfloor Bins (if equipped)
64J132
Pull up the strap (A) to open the bin.
(b)(d)
(e)
(a)
(a)
CAUTION
Do not allow items in the bins to
extend above the top of the bin. Oth-
erwise, the bin or luggage floor may
be damaged.
(A)
EXAMPLE

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Luggage Restraint Loops
(if equipped)
64J129
Four luggage restraint loops are provided
on the luggage compartment floor. An
optional rubber net can be hooked to these
loops to help keep cargo from moving
around in the luggage compartment during
normal driving.
Roof Rails or Roof Rack
Anchors (if equipped)Roof rails
64J133
Roof rack anchors
64J224
WARNING
The luggage restraint loops and
optional rubber net can be used to
help keep lightweight cargo from
moving around in the luggage com-
partment during normal driving. They
are neither capable of nor intended
for preventing cargo from being
thrown around in a crash.
Place heavier objects on the floor
and as far forward in the cargo area
as possible. Never pile cargo higher
than the top of the seat backs.
WARNING
Do not attach the child restraint top
strap to the luggage restraint loops.
Incorrectly attached top strap will
reduce the intended effectiveness of
the child restraint system.
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You can use the roof rails or the roof rack
anchors to attach the optional roof rack
which is available at your SUZUKI dealer. If
you use a roof rack, observe the instruc-
tions and precautions in this section and
provided with the roof rack.
(For vehicles with roof rack anchors)
To remove the cap, slide the cap in the
direction of the arrow (1) and then lift the
edge of the cap up as shown in the illustra-
tion. To install the cap, put in the front part
of the cap, slide the cap in the opposite
direction of the arrow (1) and then push
down the rear part of the cap.
 Make sure the roof rack is securely
installed.
 To mount various types of cargo (such
as skis, bicycles, etc.) properly, use suit-
able attachments which are available
from your SUZUKI dealer. Be sure to
install the attachments properly and
securely according to the instructions
provided. Do not mount cargo directly on
the roof panel. The cargo can damage
the roof panel.
 The gross weight of the roof rack plus
cargo must not exceed the loading
capacity (75 kg (165 lbs)). Also, do not
let the gross vehicle weight (fully loaded
vehicle including driver, passengers,
cargo, roof load and trailer tongue
weight) exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the
driver’s door lock pillar. Mount and secure the cargo onto the
roof rack properly according to the
instructions provided. Be sure to stow
the heaviest items at the bottom and dis-
tribute the cargo as evenly as possible.
 Do not carry items so large that they
hang over the bumpers or the sides of
the vehicle, or block your view.
 Secure the front and rear ends of long
items – such as wood panels, surfboards
and so forth – to both the front and rear
of the vehicle. You should protect the
painted surfaces of the vehicle from
scuffing caused by tie-down ropes.
 Check periodically to make sure the roof
rack is securely installed and free from
damage.
 For vehicles with roof rack anchors,
make sure the anchors are covered with
the caps when not in use.
WARNING
 Abrupt maneuvers or failure to
properly secure cargo can allow the
cargo to fly off the vehicle and hit
others, causing personal injury or
property damage.
 Mount cargo securely and avoid
abrupt maneuvers such as “jack-
rabbit” starts, sharp turns, fast cor-
nering and sudden braking. Check
periodically to make sure that
cargo is securely fastened.
 Large, bulky, long, or flat items can
affect vehicle aerodynamics or be
caught by the wind, and can reduce
vehicle control resulting in an acci-
dent and personal injury. Drive cau-
tiously at reduced speed when
carrying this type of cargo.