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Suzuki Grand Vitara (2010 year). Manual - part 19

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Corrosion Prevention: 5

APPEARANCE CARE

Repair finish damage

authorized SUZUKI dealer for information

Cover your vehicle

Carefully examine your vehicle for damage

on these shields.

to the painted surfaces, especially if it is

used off-road. Should you find any chips or

Store your vehicle in a dry, well-venti-

scratches in the paint, touch them up

lated area

immediately to prevent corrosion from

Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly

starting. If the chips or scratches have

ventilated area. If you often wash your

gone through to the bare metal, have a

vehicle in the garage or if you frequently

qualified body shop make the repair.

drive it in when wet, your garage may be

damp. The high humidity in the garage

Keep passenger and cargo compart-

may cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet

ments clean

vehicle may corrode even in a heated

Moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate

garage if the ventilation is poor.

under the floor mats and may cause corro-

sion. Occasionally, check under these

WARNING

mats to ensure that this area is clean and

50G203

Do not apply additional undercoating

dry. More frequent checks are necessary if

or rust preventive coating on or

If you cannot regularly park your vehicle in

the vehicle is used off road or in wet

a garage, we recommend you use a vehi-

around exhaust system components

weather.

such as the catalytic converter,

cle cover. Years of exposure to midday sun

Certain cargo such as chemicals, fertiliz-

exhaust pipes, etc. A fire could be

can cause the colors in paint, plastic parts

ers, cleaners, salts, etc. are extremely cor-

started if the undercoating substance

and fabrics to fade. Covering your vehicle

with a high-quality,

“breathable” vehicle

rosive by nature. These products should

becomes overheated.

be transported in sealed containers. If a

cover can help protect the finish from the

spill or leak does occur, clean and dry the

harmful UV rays in sunlight, and can

area immediately.

reduce the amount of dust and air pollution

reaching the surface. Your SUZUKI dealer

Use mud and gravel shields

can help you select the right cover for your

The use of mud and gravel shields will help

vehicle.

protect your vehicle, especially if you fre-

quently drive on gravel or salted roads.

Full-size shields, which extend as close to

the road as is practical, are the best. The

fittings for such shields should also be cor-

rosion resistant. Please check with your

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Vehicle Cleaning: 5

APPEARANCE CARE

Vehicle Cleaning

damp cloth to remove dirt and the soap

Vinyl floor mats

solution. If some dirt still remains on the

Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl

surface, repeat this procedure.

with water or mild soap. Use a brush to

help loosen dirt. After dirt is loosened,

Fabric upholstery

rinse the mat thoroughly with water and

Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.

dry it in the shade.

Using a mild soap solution, rub stained

areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove

Carpets

soap, rub the areas again with a cloth

Remove dirt and soil as much as possible

dampened with water. Repeat this until the

with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap

stain is removed, or use a commercial fab-

solution, rub stained areas with a clean

ric cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a

damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas

fabric cleaner, carefully follow the manu-

again with a cloth dampened with water.

facturer’s instructions and precautions.

Repeat this until the stain is removed, or

use a commercial carpet cleaner for

Leather upholstery

tougher stains. If you use a carpet cleaner,

76G044S

Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.

carefully follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

Using a mild soap or saddle soap solution,

tions and precautions.

WARNING

wipe dirt off with a clean damp soft cloth.

To remove soap, wipe the areas again with

Instrument panel and console

When cleaning the interior or exterior

a soft cloth dampened with water. Wipe the

of the vehicle, NEVER USE flammable

NOTE:

areas dry with a soft dry cloth. Repeat this

solvents such lacquer thinners, gas-

Wipe up spills containing chemicals, alco-

until the dirt or stain is removed, or use a

oline, benzene or cleaning materials

hol, etc., immediately with a soft, damp

commercial leather cleaner for tougher dirt

such as bleaches and strong house-

cloth. Use a mild soap solution if neces-

or stains. If you use a leather cleaner, care-

hold detergents. The materials could

sary. Do not use cleaners or polishes con-

fully follow the manufacture’s instructions

cause personal injury or damage to

taining strong solvents or acidic solutions.

and precautions. Do not use solvent type

the vehicle.

These chemicals may stain and discolor

cleaners or abrasive cleaners.

the instrument panel and console.

Cleaning Interior

Seat belts

Vinyl upholstery

Clean seat belts with a mild soap and

Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter-

water. Do not use bleach or dye on the

gent mixed with warm water. Apply the

belts. They may weaken the fabric in the

solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft

belts.

cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to

loosen dirt. Rub the surface with a clean,

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Vehicle Cleaning: 5

APPEARANCE CARE

Cleaning the Exterior

cloth should be frequently soaked in the

CAUTION

soap solution.

CAUTION

When washing the vehicle:

CAUTION

It is important that your vehicle be

• Avoid directing steam or hot water

kept clean and free from dirt. Failure

of more than 80°C (176°F) on plas-

When using a commercial car wash

to keep your vehicle clean may result

tic parts.

product, observe the cautions speci-

in fading of the paint or corrosion to

• To avoid damaging engine compo-

fied by the manufacturer. Never use

various parts of the vehicle body.

nents, do not use pressurized

strong household detergents or

water in the engine compartment.

soaps.

Washing

• Do not pour the water on the bat-

tery. And wipe off the water which

Once the dirt has been completely

remains on the battery. The water

removed, rinse off the detergent with

WARNING

entering inside the battery possibly

running water.

• Never attempt to wash and wax

causes fluid leakage.

After rinsing, wipe off the vehicle body

your vehicle with the engine run-

with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it

ning.

2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.

to dry in the shade.

• When cleaning the underside of the

Remove dirt and mud from the body

Check carefully for damage to painted

body and fender, where there may

exterior with running water. You may

surfaces. If there is any damage,

be sharp-edged parts, you should

use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use

“touch-up” the damage following the

wear gloves and a long-sleeved

hard materials which can scratch the

procedure below:

shirt to protect your hands and

paint or plastic. Remember that the

1. Clean all damaged spots and allow

arms from being cut.

headlight covers or lenses are made of

them to dry.

• After washing your vehicle, care-

plastic in many cases.

2. Stir the paint and

“touch-up” the

fully test the brakes before driving

damaged spots lightly using a small

to make sure they have maintained

CAUTION

brush.

their normal effectiveness.

3. Allow the paint to dry completely.

To avoid damage to the paint or plas-

tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off

When washing the vehicle, follow the

instructions below:

without ample water. Be sure to fol-

low above procedure.

1) Flush the underside of body and wheel

housings with pressurized water to

3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild

remove mud and debris. Use plenty of

detergent or car wash soap using a

water.

sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or

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APPEARANCE CARE

Waxing

60B211S

After washing the vehicle, waxing and pol-

ishing are recommended to further protect

and beautify the paint.

• Only use waxes and polishes of good

quality.

• When using waxes and polishes,

observe the precautions specified by the

manufacturers.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Identification Numbers

10-1

Safety Certification Label

10-2

Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)

10-2

Warranties

10-2

On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data

Recorders

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Reporting Safety Defects

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Identification Numbers: 2, 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Identification Numbers

The Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN)

3.2 L engine model

may be found in the two locations shown in

Vehicle Identification Number

the above illustrations. This number is

used to register the vehicle. It is also used

EXAMPLE (for some vehicles)

to assist your dealer when ordering parts

or referring to special service information.

Engine Serial Number

2.4 L engine model

79K060

The engine serial number is stamped on

60G152

the cylinder block as shown in the above

illustration.

60G128

64J197

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Safety Certification Label: 6

Emission Compliance Label (For U.S.A.): 1, 2

Warranties: NO

GENERAL INFORMATION

Safety Certification Label

Emission Compliance Label

Warranties

(for U.S.A.)

The warranties covering your vehicle are

explained in a separate New Vehicle War-

ranty Information booklet given to you at

the time of sale. Please read this booklet

carefully so you can understand your rights

and responsibilities.

For U.S.A.

The following warranties are provided with

your vehicle:

• New Vehicle Limited Warranty

• Limited Warranty For SUZUKI Parts or

Accessories

• Emission Components Defect Warranty

52D059

• Emission Performance Warranty

This label contains important safety-

60A412

related information about your vehicle. The

The EPA emission compliance label is

label is located on the driver’s door lock pil-

located under the hood.

lar.

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Reporting Safety Defects: NO

GENERAL INFORMATION

On-Board Vehicle Computers

operation of the vehicle. This stored

In addition, once SUZUKI collects or

information can assist technicians in

receives data, SUZUKI may use the

and Event Data Recorders

repairing the vehicle when malfunc-

data for research conducted by

Your vehicle is equipped with on-board

tions occur. Other information is stored

SUZUKI, make the data available for

computer systems which monitor and

only in the event of crash, by computer

outside research if need is shown and

control several aspects of vehicle per-

systems that are commonly called

confidentiality is assured, or make

formance, including the following:

Event Data Recorders (EDRs).

summary data which does not identify

•

Emission-related components and

specific vehicles available for outside

In a crash event, EDRs such as the

engine parameters such as engine

research.

Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Mod-

speed and throttle position are moni-

ule (SDM) in your vehicle may record

Others, such as law enforcement per-

tored to provide emissions control

information about the condition of the

sonnel, may have access to the spe-

and to provide optimum fuel econ-

vehicle and how it was operated, such

cial equipment that can read the

omy. Your vehicle also has an on-

as data related to airbag readiness,

information if they have access to the

board diagnostic system which mon-

airbag performance, safety belt usage,

vehicle or storage device.

itors and records information about

and the severity of the collision. These

emission-related malfunctions.

data can help provide a better under-

•

Signals from various sensors are

standing of the circumstances in which

monitored to provide air bag deploy-

crashes and injuries occur and lead to

ment.

the designing of safer vehicles. The

•

If your vehicle is equipped with

SDM in your vehicle does not collect

antilock brakes, conditions such as

or store personal information.

vehicle speed and brake perfor-

mance are monitored, so that the

To read the stored information, special

ABS system can provide effective

equipment is needed and access to

antilock braking. If your vehicle has

the vehicle or storage device is

an Electronic Stability Program

required. SUZUKI will not access infor-

(ESP^®) system, conditions such as

mation about a crash event or share it

yaw rate, lateral acceleration, and

with others other than with the consent

brake fluid pressure are monitored,

of the vehicle owner or lessee, in

so that the ESP^® system can help

response to an official request from

the driver control the vehicle in diffi-

the police or similar government office,

cult driving situations.

as part of SUZUKI’s defense of litiga-

tion through the discovery process, or

Some information may be stored by

as required by law.

the on-board computers during normal

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Reporting Safety Defects

To contact American Suzuki, owners

in the continental United States can

If you believe that your vehicle has a

call toll-free 1-800-934-0934, or write

defect which could cause a crash or

to:

could cause injury or death, you

should immediately inform the

American Suzuki Motor Corporation

National Highway Traffic Safety

Automotive Customer Relations

Administration (NHTSA) in addition to

3251 East Imperial Highway

notifying American Suzuki Motor Corp.

Brea, CA 92821-6795

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,

For owners outside the continental

it may open an investigation, and if it

United States, please refer to the dis-

finds that a safety defect exists in a

tributor’s address listed in your War-

group of vehicles, it may order a recall

ranty Information booklet.

and remedy campaign. However,

For vehicles registered for use and

NHTSA cannot become involved in

principally operated in Canada please

individual problems between you, your

contact Suzuki Canada Inc. at 1-905-

dealer, or American Suzuki Motor

889-2677 extension 2254 or write to:

Corp.

Suzuki Canada Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the

Customer Relations

Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at

100 East Beaver Creek Road

888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);

Richmond Hill, On

go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write

L4B 1J6

to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New

Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, D.C.

20590. You can also obtain other infor-

mation about motor vehicle safety

from http://www.safercar.gov.

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Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7

FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS

64J157

FUSES

No.

COLOR (AMPS)

PROTECTED CIRCUIT

(1)

BLUE (15)

CPRSR

A/C compressor fuse

(2)

YELLOW (20)

O2 HTR

O2 sensor heater fuse

(3)

BLUE (15)

THR MOT

Throttle motor fuse

(4)

YELLOW (20)

Automatic transmission fuse

MAIN

In engine

(5)

CLEAR (25)

RR DEF

Rear defogger fuse

FUSE BOX

compartment

(6)

BLUE (15)

HORN

Horn fuse

(7)

YELLOW (20)

FR FOG

Front fog light fuse

(8)

YELLOW (20)

MRR HTR

Mirror heater fuse

(9)

GREEN (40)

FR BLW

Front blower motor fuse

(10)

PINK (30)

ABS 2

ABS actuator fuse

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Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7

FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS

64J157

FUSES

No.

COLOR (AMPS)

PROTECTED CIRCUIT

(11)

RED (50)

ABS 1

ABS actuator fuse

(12)

YELLOW (20)

Main fuse

(13)

Blank

(14)

RED (10)

H/L L

Head light high beam fuse, left

MAIN

In engine

(15)

RED (10)

H/L R

Head light high beam fuse, right

FUSE BOX

compartment

(16)

RED (10)

H/L

Head light fuse

(17)

GREEN (40)

ST MTR

Starter motor fuse

(18)

GREEN (40)

IGN

Ignition fuse

(19)

BLUE (15)

H/L LO L

Head light low beam fuse, left

(20)

BLUE (15)

H/L LO R

Head light low beam fuse, right

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FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS

(K)

(J)

(I)

(H)

(G)

(F)

(E)

(D)

(C)

(B)

(A)

(V)

(U)

(T)

(S)

(R)

(Q)

(P)

(O)

(N)

(M)

(L)

(X)

(W)

79K057

FUSES IN FUSE BOX

(A)

RED (10)

DOME

Dome lamp fuse

(M)

BLUE (15)

HAZ

Hazard light fuse

(B)

RED (10)

STOP

Stop lamp fuse

(N)

BROWN (7.5)

ST SIG

Starter signal fuse

(C)

Blank

(O)

RED (10)

ECM

Engine control module fuse

(D)

BLUE (15)

ACC 3

Accessory socket fuse

(P)

CLEAR (25)

S/R

Sun roof motor fuse

(E)

RED (10)

CRUISE

Cruise control fuse

(Q)

CLEAR (25)

B/U

Buck up fuse

Cigar or Accessory socket

(F)

BLUE (15)

ACC 2

(R)

RED (10)

TAIL

Tail light fuse

fuse

(G)

YELLOW (20)

WIP

Wiper fuse

(S)

YELLOW (20)

D/L

Door lock actuator fuse

Ignition signal & Seat

Radio, Remote door mirror

(H)

BLUE (15)

IG2 SIG

(T)

BLUE (15)

ACC

heater fuse

fuse

(I)

RED (10)

BACK

Back lamp fuse

(U)

RED (10)

METER

Meter fuse

(J)

RED (10)

ABS/ESP

ABS or ESP controller fuse

(V)

BLUE (15)

IG COIL

Ignition coil fuse

(K)

RED (10)

A/B

Air bag fuse

(W)

Blank

(L)

BLUE (15)

RADIO

Radio fuse

(X)

PINK (30)

P/W

Power window fuse

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Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE:

Specifications are subject to change with-

4WD: 4-wheel drive

M/T: Manual transmission

out notice.

2WD: 2-wheel drive

A/T: Automatic transmission

ITEM: Dimensions

UNIT: mm (in.)

Overall length

4500 (177.1)

Overall width

1810 (71.3)

Overall height

4WD

1695 (66.7)

2WD

1683 (66.3)

Wheelbase

2640 (103.9)

Tread

Front

1540 (60.6)

Rear

1560 (61.4)

Minimum running ground clearance

4WD

200 (7.9)

2WD

188 (7.4)

ITEM: Weight

Gross axle weight rating

See the safety certification label and the tire information label which

Gross vehicle weight rating

are located on the driver’s door lock pillar.

Vehicle capacity weight

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Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM: Engine

Type

J24B (16V DOHC)

N32A (24V DOHC)

Number of cylinders

Bore

92.0 mm (3.62 in.)

89.0 mm (3.50 in.)

Stroke

90.0 mm (3.54 in.)

85.6 mm (3.37 in.)

Piston displacement

2393 cm³(146.0 cu.in, 2393 cc)

3195 cm³(194.9 cu.in, 3195 cc)

Compression ratio

10.0 : 1

ITEM: Electrical

Ignition timing

5° B.T.D.C.

Standard spark plug

2.4 L

NGK SILFR6A11

3.2 L

AC DELCO 41-990

Battery

12V GP24

Fuses

See “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” and “FUSES AND PRO-

TECTED CIRCUITS” sections

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Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM: Lights

WATTAGE

BULB No.

Headlight

Low beam

Halogen

12V 55W

High beam

12V 60W

HB3

Front fog light

12V 55W

H11

Turn signal light

Front

12V 21W

WY21W

Rear

12V 21W

WY21W

Position light

12V 5W

WY5W

Brake/tail light

12V 21/5W

7443

License plate light

12V 5W

W5W

Reversing light

12V 21W

7440

High mount stop light

12V 5W

W5W

Door illumination light

12V 5W

Dome light

Spot light

12V 8W

Center light

12V 10W

Rear light

12V 10W

Luggage compartment light

12V 5W

W5W

ITEM: Wheel

Tire size, front and rear

P225/70R16, P225/65R17, P225/60R18

Tire pressure

For the specified tire pressure, see the Tire Information Label located

on the driver’s door lock pillar.

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SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM: Steering

Toe-in

Front

0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)

Rear

6 ± 2 mm (0.24 ± 0.08 in.)

Camber angle

Front

0° 00’

Rear

-1° 15’ ± 40’

Caster angle

Front

2° 30’

ITEM: Capacities (approx.)

Coolant

2.4 L

7.3 L (15.4 US pt)

3.2 L

9.5 L (20.1 US pt)

Fuel tank

66 L (17.4 US gal)

Engine oil (replaced with filter)

2.4 L

4.8 L (10.1 US pt)

3.2 L

6.0 L (12.7 US pt)

Transmission oil

M/T

1.9 L (4.0 US pt)

A/T

2.4 L

2.5 L (5.3 US pt)

3.2 L

3.0 L (6.3 US pt)

Differential gear oil

Front

0.95 L (2.0 US pt)

2WD

5M/T, 5A/T

1.1 L (2.3 US pt)

Rear

4A/T

0.8 L (1.7 US pt)

4WD

0.8 L (1.7 US pt)

Transfer gear box oil

with a transfer switch

1.5 L (3.2 US pt)

without a transfer switch

1.6 L (3.4 US pt)

Extension case oil

0.47 L (1.0 US pt)

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INDEX

Symbols

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

2-28

“AIR BAG” Light

2-61

Automatic Transmission Fluid

7-20

“CRUISE” Indicator Light

2-62

Auto-On Headlight System

2-77

“ESP OFF” Indicator Light

2-59, 3-33

Average Speed

2-68

“ESP” (Electronic Stability Program) Warning Light

2-59

“ESP” Warning Light

3-33

Basic Operations

5-11, 5-38

“SET” Indicator Light

2-62

Battery

7-36

Numerics

Brake Assist System

3-29

4-Speed Automatic Transmission

3-13

Brake Fluid

7-22

5-Speed Automatic Transmission

3-11

Brake Pedal

3-8, 7-23

Brake System Warning Light

2-57

Brakes

7-22

A/T Selector Position

2-68

Braking

3-28

Accelerator Pedal

3-8

Break-In

4-2

Accessory Socket

5-66

Brightness Control

2-66

Adding Engine Coolant

7-14

Bulb Replacement

7-40

Adjusting Seat Position

2-19

Adjusting Seatbacks

2-19, 2-22

Air Cleaner

7-16

Catalytic Converter

4-2

Air Conditioning System

7-49

Changing Engine Oil and Filter

7-11

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

3-29

Changing Wheels

8-3

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

2-58

Charging Light

2-60

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

3-32

Child Lock System (rear doors)

2-3

Armrest

5-73

Child Restraint Systems

2-33

Assist Grips

5-70

Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray

5-67

Audio Systems (type A)

5-8

Clutch Pedal

3-8, 7-20

Audio Systems (type B)

5-36

Coat Hooks

5-70

Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System

Corrosion Prevention

9-1

(Climate Control)

5-1

Cruise Control

3-26

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