2018 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA wiper

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:
Some wiper blades may be different from
the ones described here depending on
vehicle specifications. If so, consult your
SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement
method.
For windshield wipers:
61MM0A208
1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
NOTE:
When raising both of the front wiper arms,
pull the driver’s side wiper arm up first.
When returning the wiper arms, lower the
passenger’s side wiper arm first.
Otherwise, the wiper arms may interfere
with each other.
61MM0A210
2) Open the lock (1), slide the wiper frame
and remove it from the arm (2) as
shown.
61MM0A211
3) Pull the locked end of the wiper blade
firmly to unlock the blade and slide the
blade out as shown.
71LMT0708
(3) Retainer
4) If the new blade is provided without the
two metal retainers (3), move them
from the old blade to the new one.
EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
(3)
(3)
EXAMPLE

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61MM0B098 61MM0A212
(A) Up
(B) Down
NOTE:
When you install the metal retainers (3),
check that the direction of metal retainers
is as shown in the above illustrations.
61MM0A213
(4) Locked end
5) Install the new blade in the reverse
order of removal, with the locked end
(4) positioned toward the wiper arm.
Check that the blade is properly
retained by all the hooks. Lock the
blade end into place.
6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm, checking
that the lock lever is snapped securely
into the arm.
(3)
(3)EXAMPLE
(3)(A)
(B)
EXAMPLE
(4)
(4)
EXAMPLE

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For rear wipers:
80G146
1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
2) Remove the wiper frame from the arm
as shown.
3) Slide the blade out as shown.
65D151
NOTE:
Do not flex the wiper blade frame end more
than necessary. If you do, it can break off.
54G135
(1) Retainer
4) If the new blade is provided without the
two metal retainers, move them from
the old blade to the new one.
5) Install the new blade in the reverse
order of removal.
Check that the blade is properly
retained by all the hooks.
6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm in the
reverse order of removal.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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APPEARANCE CARE
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Washing
60B212S
When washing the vehicle, park it in the
place where direct sunlight does not fall on
it and follow the instructions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to
remove mud and debris. Use plenty of
water.2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.
Remove dirt and mud from the body
exterior with running water. You may
use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use
hard materials which can scratch the
paint or plastic. Remember that the
headlight covers or lenses are made of
plastic in many cases.
3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild
detergent or car wash soap using a
sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
cloth should be frequently soaked in the
soap solution.
4) Once the dirt has been completely
removed, rinse off the detergent with
running water.
5) Wipe off the vehicle body with a wet
chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in
the shade.
WA R N I N G
• Never attempt to wash and wax
your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
• When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, wear gloves
and a long-sleeved shirt to protect
your hands and arms from being
cut.
• After washing your vehicle, care-
fully test the brakes before driving
to check that they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with an
rain-sensing wiper system, place the
wiper control lever in “OFF” position.
If the lever is left in “AUTO” position,
the wipers could unexpectedly oper-
ate and cause an injury, and could
also be damaged.
NOTICE
When washing the vehicle:
• Avoid directing steam or hot water
of more than 80°C (176°F) on plas-
tic parts.
• To avoid damaging engine compo-
nents, do not use pressurized
water in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the paint or plas-
tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off
without ample water. Follow the
above procedure.
NOTICE
When using a commercial car wash
product, observe the cautions speci-
fied by the manufacturer. Never use
strong household detergents or
soaps.

13-4
INDEX
54P00-01E
Lap-shoulder belt with detachable connector .................. 2-31
License plate light ............................................................... 7-52
Light reminder buzzer ....................................................... 2-106
Lighting control lever ........................................................ 2-102
Lighting operation ............................................................. 2-102
Listening to a CD ................................................................. 5-57
Listening to an iPod
®.......................................................... 5-67
Listening to an MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................................. 5-60
Listening to files stored in a USB device .......................... 5-64
Listening to the radio ................................................. 5-50, 5-52
Low fuel warning light ......................................................... 2-95
Low tire pressure warning light ................................ 2-88, 3-83
Luggage compartment .......................................................... 5-7
Luggage compartment board ............................................. 5-18
Luggage compartment cover ............................................. 5-18
Luggage compartment hooks ............................................ 5-16
Luggage compartment pocket ........................................... 5-15
Luggage restraint loops ...................................................... 5-17
M
Main beam (high beam) indicator light .............................. 2-98
Maintenance schedule .......................................................... 7-2
Malfunction indicator light .................................................. 2-94
Manual heating and air conditioning system .................... 5-27
Manual transaxle.................................................................. 3-19
Manual transaxle oil ............................................................ 7-30
Master warning indicator light.......................................... 2-102
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-20
O
Odometer .............................................................................. 2-71
Oil change request light ...................................................... 2-99
Oil filter replacement ........................................................... 7-24Oil level check ...................................................................... 7-21
Oil life .................................................................................... 2-67
Oil pressure light.................................................................. 2-92
Open door warning light...................................................... 2-94
Outside rearview mirror folding switch ............................. 2-21
Outside rearview mirrors..................................................... 2-20
Overhead console ................................................................ 5-12
P
Parking brake ....................................................................... 7-35
Parking brake lever .............................................................. 3-10
Parking sensors ................................................................... 3-64
Pedal...................................................................................... 3-11
Pinching prevention function ............................................. 2-19
Power-assisted brakes ........................................................ 3-74
R
Radar brake support system............................................... 3-47
Radar brake support system indicator light ...................... 2-96
Radar brake support system OFF indicator light.............. 2-96
Radio antenna ...................................................................... 5-38
RDS (Radio Data System).................................................... 5-54
Rear bottle holder ................................................................ 5-14
Rear combination light ........................................................ 7-50
Rear differential oil............................................................... 7-30
Rear fog light indicator light ............................................... 2-97
Rear seat belt guide ............................................................. 2-36
Rear seats ............................................................................. 2-24
Rear window wiper/washer switch ................................... 2-113
Rearview camera .................................................................. 3-71
Refill with oil and oil leakage check ................................... 7-26
Refilling ................................................................................. 7-22
Remote audio controls ........................................................ 5-81

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INDEX
54P00-01E
U
USB socket ............................................................................. 5-9
Using transaxle .................................................................... 3-19
V
Vehicle cleaning..................................................................... 9-2
Vehicle identification ........................................................... 10-1
Vehicle loading ...................................................................... 6-1
W
Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 2-88
Warning and indicator messages .................... 2-74, 3-24, 3-70
Washing .................................................................................. 9-4
Waxing .................................................................................... 9-5
Windows ............................................................................... 2-16
Windshield washer ............................................................ 2-113
Windshield washer fluid...................................................... 7-59
Windshield wiper and washer lever ................................. 2-110
Windshield wipers ............................................................. 2-110
Windshield wipers with rain sensing function................ 2-111
Wiper blades ........................................................................ 7-55