Suzuki GRAND VITARA 08 User Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Exhaust Gas Warning ......................................................... 3·1
Daily Inspection Checklist .................................................. 3·2
Engine Oil Consumption .................................................... 3·3
Ignition
Switch ..................................................................... 3·3
Parking Brake Lever .............................. ~ ............................ 3·7
Pedal
.................................................................................... :3·8
Starting the Engine ....•...................................... : .................. 3·9
Using the Transmission ..................................................... 3·11
If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transmission Gearshift
Lever
Out of "P" (PARK) .................................................... 3·17
Using the Transfer Switch (if equipped) ........................... 3·18
Cruise Control (if equipped) ............................................... 3·29
Braking ................................................................................. 3·30
Electronic
Stability Program (ESP®) (if equipped) .......... 3·33
60G40B

Suzuki GRAND VITARA 08 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	GRAND VITARA 08
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Exhaust Gas Warning

Ignition Switch Operation

Ignition Switch: Without Keyless Start System

Operation of ignition switch for vehicles without keyless start.

Ignition Switch: With Keyless Start System

Operation of ignition switch for vehicles with keyless start.

Parking Brake Lever

Pedals: Clutch and Brake

Starting the Engine

Transmission Operation

5-Speed Automatic Transmission

Details on operating the 5-speed automatic transmission.

Gearshift Lever Positions (Automatic)

Explains the different positions of the gearshift lever.

4-Speed Automatic Transmission

Details on operating the 4-speed automatic transmission.

Gearshift Lever Operations & Modes

Further details on gearshift lever operations and modes.

Automatic Transmission Gear Positions & Operation

Automatic Transmission: Cannot Shift Out of Park

Emergency Shift Procedure

Transfer Switch Operation

Transfer Switch Shifting Procedures

Transfer Switch Operation: Shifting from 4H to N

Cruise Control Operation

Cruise Control Adjustments and Cancellation

How to reset, resume, and cancel cruise control.

Braking System

Braking System Precautions and Features

ABS Warning Lights and System Behavior

Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)

ESP® System Overview

Overview of the ESP system and its functions.

ESP® System Precautions & SLIP Indicator

ESP® Warning and Indicator Lights

ESP® System in 4WD Modes & Hill Descent Control

How ESP functions with 4WD modes and introduces Hill Descent Control.

Hill Descent Control System

Hill Descent Control System Operation

Hill Hold Control System