2020 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Owners Manual

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Luggage compartment pocket (7)
54P000518
To open the lid, slide the lever (1) and pull
the lid.
If the lid has been removed, it can be
stored behind the luggage compartment
cover. Refer to “Luggage compartment
cover” in this section for details.
Footrest
68LM543
Use the footrest (1) as a support for your
left foot.
Clock (if equipped)
54P000519
You can change the time via the informa-
tion display. When doing so, the clock time
will be changed automatically. Refer to
“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-
ING” section for details.
(1)
EXAMPLE(1)
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE

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Floor mats (if equipped)
68LM554
To prevent the driver’s side floor mat from
sliding forward and possibly interfering with
the operation of the pedals, genuine
SUZUKI floor mats are recommended.
Whenever you put the driver’s side floor
mat back in the vehicle after it has been
removed, hook the floor mat grommets to
the fasteners 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
to use genuine SUZUKI floor mats for
proper fitting.
Luggage compartment hooks
Shopping hook
54P000520
You can hang the shopping bag or other
suitable objects on the hook.
This hook is not designed for large or
heavy items.
WA R N I N G
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.
• Check that the floor mat grommets
are hooked to the fasteners.
• Never place additional floor mats
on top of the existing floor mat.
NOTICE
To avoid breaking the hook, do not
hang items heavier than the following
weight.
Shopping hook: 2 kg (4.4 lbs)
EXAMPLE

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Cargo net hooks (if equipped)
54P000521
You can hook an optional net to these
hooks.
These hooks are not designed for large or
heavy items.
Luggage restraint loops
54P000522
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.
NOTICE
To avoid breaking the hooks, do not
hang large or heavy items.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
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.
WA R N I N G
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.
NOTICE
If you secure objects heavier than 40
kg (88 lbs) with the luggage restraint
loops, the loops can be damaged in a
sudden stop or crash.
Use the luggage restraint loops only
for securing objects lighter than 40
kg (88 lbs).

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Luggage compartment cover
54P000523
Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment is hidden from view by
a luggage compartment cover.
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NOTE:
The luggage compartment pocket lid has
been removed, you can be attached to the
back of the luggage compartment cover.
Attach the lid to luggage compartment
cover in the numerical order (1) and (2) as
shown in illustration.
Then, slide the lever (3) to lock the lid.
Luggage compartment board
(if equipped)
54P000524
Your vehicle is equipped with the luggage
compartment board in the luggage com-
partment. You can place luggage or other
cargos on the board or under the board.
You can also place tall luggage by remov-
ing the board from the luggage compart-
ment.
WA R N I N G
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.
EXAMPLE
(3)(1)(2)
EXAMPLE

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The luggage compartment board can be
held open as shown in the illustration.
Roof rails or roof rack
anchors (if equipped)
Roof rails
54P000526
Roof rack anchors
80J082
WA R N I N G
Objects that are higher than the
luggage compartment cover can
obstruct the driver’s rear view, which
can cause an accident. These objects
can also become damaged or can
damage the tailgate.
Do not carry objects that are higher
than the luggage compartment cover.
CAUTION
If you are not careful when handling
the luggage board, you could be
injured.
Handle the luggage board carefully
when removing or installing it.
NOTICE
Observe the following instructions,
not to break the luggage compart-
ment board.
• Do not hold open the board while
driving.
• Do not apply any load to the board
while holding it open.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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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.
• Check that 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 at
your SUZUKI dealer. Install the attach-
ments 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.
– Roof rails: 75 kg (165 lbs)
– Roof rack anchors: 50 kg (110 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 Vehi-
cle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed in
“SPECIFICATIONS” section.
• Mount and secure the cargo onto the
roof rack properly according to the
instructions provided. Stow the heaviest
items at the bottom and distribute the
cargo as evenly as possible.
• Do not carry large items that hang over
the bumpers or the sides of the vehicle.Otherwise, these items could block your
view.
• Secure the front and rear ends of long
items such as wood panels and surf-
boards, 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 that the roof rack is
securely installed and free from damage.
• For vehicles with roof rack anchors,
check that the anchors are covered with
the caps when not in use.Frame hooks
Your SUZUKI not recommend you use the
frame hooks for towing another vehicle.
SUZUKI was originally designed to tow
your vehicle on the road emergency tow-
ing.
If your vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency, refer to “Towing” in “EMER-
GENCY SERVICE” section.
WA R N I N G
• 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 jackrab-
bit starts, sharp turns, fast corner-
ing and sudden braking. Check
periodically 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 a safely reduced speed
when carrying this type of cargo.
WA R N I N G
Observe the following instructions
when using frame hooks. The towing
hook or vehicle body may break and
cause serious injury or damage.
• Do not use the frame hooks for
towing another vehicle.
• Avoid pulling the vehicle to get out
of severe snowy, muddy or sandy
conditions, sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which could
cause excessive stress on the tow-
ing hook.
In such case, we recommend that
you contact a professional service.

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Front
54P000527
The towing hook (1) is provided on the
front of the vehicle for use in emergency
situations only.To install the hook (1), follow the procedure
below.
61MM0B039
1) Pick up the towing hook (1), jack handle
(A) and wheel brace (B) in the luggage
compartment.
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2) Remove the cover (C) by using a jack
handle (A) covered with a soft cloth as
shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
Do not use excessive force as it may dam-
age the cover strap.
(1)
EXAMPLE(1)
(A)
(B)
EXAMPLE
(A)
(C)
EXAMPLE

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3) Install the towing hook (1) by hand.
NOTE:
We recommend that fasten the cover with
tape to prevent damage during towing.
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4) To tighten the towing hook (1), turn it
clockwise by using a wheel brace (B)
until the hook (1) is securely installed.
To remove the towing hook (1), reverse the
installation procedure.
Rear
54P000802
The frame hook (2) is provided on the rear
of the vehicle for use in emergency situa-
tions and sea shipping purposes only.
(1)
EXAMPLE
(B)(1)
EXAMPLE
(2)
EXAMPLE