2022 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA remove

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3) While holding the hood, pull the prop
rod out from the holding clip, and then
insert the end of the rod into the desig-
nated hole in the hood.To close the engine hood:
1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back into the holding clip.
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2) Lower the hood to about 20 cm above
the hood latch, and then let it drop
down. Check that the hood is securely
latched after closing.
CAUTION
• The prop rod can be hot enough to
burn your finger right after driving.
Touch the rod after it becomes cool
enough.
• Insert the end of the rod into the
hole securely. If the rod slips out,
you may get caught in the closing
hood.
• The rod may slip out when the
hood is blown by wind. Be careful
on windy days.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Check that the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
To avoid injury, check that no part of
the occupant’s body such as hands
or head is in the path of the hood
when closing it.
NOTICE
Pushing on the hood from the top
may damage it.

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USB socket (if equipped)
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Connect your portable digital music player,
etc. to this socket to enjoy music through
the vehicle’s audio system. Refer to “Audio
system (Type A / Type B) (if equipped)” in
this section.
Sunroof (if equipped)
You can tilt or slide the sunroof by operating
the sunroof switch after pressing the engine
switch to change the ignition mode to “ON”.
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• Close the sunroof when you leave the
vehicle unattended.
• Periodically inspect the guide rail for dirt
and clean it if any dirt has accumulated.
WA R N I N G
• Never allow any part of your body
such as hands or head to get out of
the sunroof opening while the vehi-
cle is moving.
• Fasten your seat belts and use child
restraints at all times. In an acci-
dent, you could be thrown from the
vehicle through an open sunroof.
• Check that there are no hands or
other obstructions in the path of the
sunroof when you close the sunroof.
• Always take the keyless push start
system remote controller with you
when leaving the vehicle even if
only for a short time. Also do not
leave children alone in a parked
vehicle. Unattended children could
use the sunroof switches and get
trapped by the sunroof.
NOTICE
• Do not put your body weight on the
roof around the sunroof such as by
sitting on it.
• Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.

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Luggage compartment pocket (7)
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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
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Use the footrest (1) as a support for your
left foot.
Clock (if equipped)
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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.
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EXAMPLE(1)
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Floor mats (if equipped)
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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
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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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Luggage compartment cover
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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)
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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
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EXAMPLE

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Front
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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.
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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
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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

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The radio antenna on the roof is remov-
able. To remove the antenna, turn it coun-
terclockwise. To reinstall the antenna, turn
it clockwise firmly by hand.Installation of radio frequency
transmitters
NOTE:
When you intend to use Radio Frequency
(RF) transmitting equipment in your vehi-
cle, refer to “Installation of radio frequency
(RF) transmitting equipment” in the end of
this book.NOTICE
To avoid damage to the radio
antenna:
• Remove the antenna when using an
automatic car wash.
• Remove the antenna when the
antenna hits anything such as a
low ceiling in a parking garage or
putting a car cover over your vehi-
cle.
NOTICE
Improper installation of mobile com-
munication equipment such as cellu-
lar telephones, CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios or any other wireless transmit-
ters may cause electronic interfer-
ence with your vehicle’s ignition
system, resulting in vehicle perfor-
mance problems. Consult your
SUZUKI dealer or qualified service
technician for advice.