Suzuki Grand Vitara

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2nd Gen Owner's Manual

The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a compact SUV that combines robust performance with comfort and versatility, making it suitable for both urban commutes and off-road adventures. To fully understand and utilize the features of your Grand Vitara, it's essential to familiarize yourself with its owner's manual, which provides comprehensive information on the vehicle's operation, safety features, and maintenance requirements.

The owner's manual is organized into several key sections, each focusing on different aspects of the vehicle to enhance your driving experience.

Before Driving

Covers essential pre-driving topics such as fuel recommendations, seat adjustments, mirrors, head restraints, door locks, windows, and safety systems like seat belts and airbags—everything you need to prepare for safe driving.

Introduction

Foreword

Fuel Recommendation

Door Locks

Windows

Mirrors

Seat Adjustment

Head Restraints

Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems

Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)

Steering Column Controls

Explains how to operate the ignition switch, lighting and turn signals, windshield wipers, and cruise control for a smooth and well-managed driving experience.

Ignition Switch

Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever

Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever

Cruise Control (if equipped)

Instrument Panel

Details the layout and function of gauges, warning and indicator lights, trip meters, display screens, the climate control system, audio controls, and theft deterrent features.

Instrument Panel

Warning and Indicator Lights

Speedometer/Odometer/Tripmeter/Brightness Control

Information Display

Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System (Climate Control)

Audio Systems

Anti-Theft Feature

Other Controls and Equipment

Covers interior features that support convenience and functionality, including the parking brake, folding seats, sunroof, cargo cover, roof rails, and HomeLink® system if equipped.

Parking Brake Lever

Folding Seats

Sunroof (if equipped)

Luggage Compartment Cover

Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors (if equipped)

HomeLink® (if equipped)

Operating Your Vehicle

Provides practical guidance on daily inspections, starting and driving the vehicle, using the transmission and transfer switch, braking, stability control, and systems like TPMS and catalytic converter care.

Exhaust Gas Warning

Daily Inspection Checklist

Starting the Engine

Using the Transmission

Using the Transfer Switch (if equipped)

Braking

Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if equipped)

Catalytic Converter

Driving Tips

Offers recommendations for getting the most out of your Grand Vitara in different conditions, including on-pavement and off-road driving, and key design features to be aware of.

Important Vehicle Design Features To Know

On-Pavement Driving

Off-Road Driving

Vehicle Loading and Towing

Explains how to properly load the vehicle and trailer towing guidelines, including recreational towing procedures for safe and balanced driving under load.

Vehicle Loading

Trailer Towing

Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing)

Inspection and Maintenance

Lists routine maintenance tasks such as checking engine oil, gear oil, coolant, brakes, tires, battery, and more. Also includes fuse and bulb replacement guidance.

Warning

Engine Oil and Filter

Gear Oil

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Engine Coolant

Brakes

Tires

Battery

Fuses

Bulb Replacement

Wiper Blades

Emergency Service

Outlines how to respond in emergency situations with steps for jacking the vehicle, jump-starting the battery, and what to do if the engine overheats.

Jacking Instructions

Jump Starting Instructions

If the Engine Overheats

Appearance Care

Provides recommendations for vehicle cleaning and corrosion prevention to maintain the appearance and long-term condition of your Grand Vitara.

Corrosion Prevention

Vehicle Cleaning

General Information

Includes vehicle identification number (VIN) locations, and information about onboard vehicle computers and event data recorders for reference or servicing.