Suzuki Grand Vitara: Driving Tips
WARNING:
• Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times. Even though air bags are equipped at the front
seating positions, the driver and all passengers should be properly restrained at
all times, using the seat belts provided. Refer to the “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems” section for instructions on proper use of the seat belts.
• Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol and drugs
can seriously impair your ability to drive safely, greatly increasing the risk of
injury to yourself and others. You should also avoid driving when you are tired,
sick, irritated or under stress.
Improving Fuel Economy
The following instructions will help you improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling
If you are to wait for more than a minute while you are parked, stop the engine
and start it again later. When ...
Important Vehicle Design Features To Know
WARNING: Your multipurpose vehicle
has handling characteristics that differ from those of a conventional passenger
car. For the safety of you and your passengers, please read the following sectio ...
See also:
Center console
The center console box provides a storage
space. In addition, the top of the
console can be used as an armrest.
To use as an armrest:
1. Tip the console top forward from its
vertical posit ...
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions.
See Engine Overheating on page 10‑20. ...
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again. ...
