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Suzuki Grand Vitara (2010 year). Manual - part 18

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Wiper Blades

For windshield wipers:

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Squeeze lock lever (1) towards wiper

Hold the wiper arm away from the win-

arm (2) and remove the wiper frame

If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-

dow.

from the arm as shown.

aged, or make streaks when wiping,

replace the wiper blades.

To install new wiper blades, follow the pro-

cedures below.

CAUTION

To avoid scratching or breaking the

window, do not let the wiper arm

strike the window while replacing the

wiper blade.

NOTE:

Some wiper blades may be different from

the ones described here depending on

vehicle specifications. If so, consult your

SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement

method.

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Installation

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3) Pull the locked end of the wiper blade

(3) Retainer

(4) Locked end

firmly to unlock the blade and slide the

blade out as shown.

4) If the new blade is provided without the

5) Install the new blade in the reverse

two metal retainers, move them from

order of removal, with the locked end

the old blade to the new one.

positioned toward the wiper arm. Make

sure the blade is properly retained by

all the hooks. Grasp the blade near the

locked end and pull in the direction of

the arrows to lock the end into place.

6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm, making

sure that the lock lever is snapped

securely into the arm.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

For rear wipers:

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54G135

NOTE:

(1) Retainer

Do not flex the wiper blade frame end more

than necessary. If you do, it can break off.

4) If the new blade is provided without the

two metal retainers, move them from

the old blade to the new one.

5) Install the new blade in the reverse

order of removal.

Make sure the blade is properly

retained by all the hooks.

6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm in the

reverse order of removal.

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1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-

dow.

2) Remove the wiper frame from the arm

as shown.

3) Slide the blade out as shown.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Windshield Washer Fluid

fluid tank. If the fluid level is near empty,

Air Conditioning System

refill it.

If you do not use the air conditioner for a

Front and rear (if equipped)

Use a good quality windshield washer

long period, such as during winter, it may

EXAMPLE

fluid, diluted with water as necessary.

not give the best performance when you

start using it again. To help maintain opti-

WARNING

mum performance and durability of your air

conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.

Do not use “anti-freeze” solution in

Operate the air conditioner at least once a

the windshield washer reservoir. This

month for one minute with the engine

can severely impair visibility when

idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil

sprayed on the windshield, and also

and helps protect the internal components.

damage your vehicle’s paint.

CAUTION

(or opposite side)

Damage may result if the washer

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motor is operated with no fluid in the

washer tank.

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Check that there is washer fluid in the tank

by looking at the washer fluid level gauge

which is attached to the cap of the washer

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

Tire Changing Tool

8-1

Spare Tire Nut Lock (if equipped)

8-1

Jacking Instructions

8-2

Changing Wheels

8-3

Jump Starting Instructions

8-7

Towing a Disabled Vehicle

8-8

If the Starter Does Not Operate

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If the Engine is Flooded

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If the Engine Overheats

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Jacking Instructions: 5

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Tire Changing Tool

Spare Tire Nut Lock

WARNING

(if equipped)

After using the tire changing tools,

be sure to stow them securely, or

they could be thrown about in an

accident, causing injury.

To UNLOCK

To LOCK

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The jack, wheel brace and jack handle are

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stowed in the rear left corner of the lug-

A nut lock is used for the spare tire. To

gage compartment. Remove the cover to

unlock the spare tire nut, insert the ignition

access the tools.

key into the lock as far as the key will go

To remove the jack, turn its shaft counter-

and remove the lock with the key in. To lock

clockwise and pull the jack out of the stor-

the spare tire nut, put the lock on the nut

age bracket. To stow the jack, place it in

and push the lock in.

the storage bracket and turn the shaft

clockwise until the jack is securely held in

place.

WARNING

The tire changing tools should be

used only to change wheels. It is

important to read the jacking instruc-

tions in this section before attempt-

ing to use the jack.

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Jacking Instructions

jack-head groove fits around the jacking

point beneath the vehicle body.

(3)

(1)

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(2)

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1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.

(2) Jack handle

2) Set the parking brake firmly and shift

(3) Wheel brace

into

“P” (Park) if your vehicle has an

automatic transmission, or shift into “R”

7) Continue to raise the jack slowly and

(Reverse) if your vehicle has a manual

(1)

smoothly until the tire clears the

transmission.

ground. Do not raise the vehicle more

3) Turn on the hazard warning flasher if

than necessary.

your vehicle is near traffic.

4) Block the front and rear of the wheel

diagonally opposite of the wheel being

lifted.

5) Place the spare wheel near the wheel

being lifted as shown in the illustration

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in case that the jack slips.

(1) Jacking point

6) Position the jack as shown in the illus-

tration and raise the jack by turning the

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Changing Wheels

WARNING

To change a wheel, use the following pro-

•

Use the jack only to change wheels

cedure:

on level, hard ground.

•

Never jack up the vehicle on an

To remove the spare wheel:

inclined surface.

1) Remove the jack and tools from the

(2)

•

Never raise the vehicle with the

vehicle.

jack in a location other than the

designated jacking point near the

wheel to be changed.

(A)

•

Make sure that the jack is raised at

least

51 mm (2 inches) before it

(1)

contacts the flange. Use of the jack

when it is within 51 mm (2 inches)

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of being fully collapsed may result

Unhook the under claws (1) and the

in failure of the jack.

•

Never get under the vehicle when it

middle claws (2) one by one.

is supported by the jack.

•

Never run the engine when the

(3)

vehicle is supported by the jack

and never allow passengers to

remain in the vehicle.

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2) Release the lock at the underneath of

the spare wheel full cover (A) as shown

in the illustration.

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4) Unhook the upper claws

(3), and

remove the wheel full cover.

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Towing a Disabled Vehicle: 6

If the Starter Does Not Operate: 2, 9

EMERGENCY SERVICE

NOTE:

facing the wheel. Tighten each nut

Remove the full wheel cover from the bot-

snugly by hand until the wheel is

tom part to the upper part. Otherwise, the

(B)

securely seated on the hub.

claws may be broken.

(Half cover type)

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(4)

5) Pull out the lock cover (B) fitted on the

EXAMPLE

(5)

lock nut of the spare wheel while insert-

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ing the key full into the key hole of the

lock cover (B).

Tightening torque for wheel nut

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6) Remove the lock nut and wheel nuts of

100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.3 lb-ft)

the spare wheel, then remove the spare

NOTE:

Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts

wheel with both hands.

If your vehicle is equipped with the half

in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as

cover, remove the center bolt

(4), then

shown in the illustration.

To change the wheel:

remove the outer cover (5) of the spare

1) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel

wheel half cover.

nuts.

2) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking

instructions in this section)

3) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.

4) Before installing the new wheel, clean

any mud or dirt off from the surface of

the wheel and hub with a clean cloth.

Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot

from driving.

5) Install the new wheel and replace the

wheel nuts with their cone shaped end

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If the Engine is Flooded: 2, 9

If the Engine Overheats: 2, 9

EMERGENCY SERVICE

WARNING

Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten

them to the specified torque as soon

as possible after changing wheels.

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly

tightened wheel nuts may come

(4)

(5)

loose or fall off, which can result in

an accident. If you do not have a

torque wrench, have the wheel nut

torque checked by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

To install the wheel:

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2) Put the spare tire nut lock (4) on the

NOTE:

spare tire nut and push the lock in.

When you install the spare tire full cover,

(1)

3) Install the wheel cover in the reverse

make sure the position of the upper claws

order to removal.

marked on outside (5) and holes, then

hook them first.

(2)

(3)

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1) Install the wheel with both hands to the

spare tire carrier (1) as shown in the

illustration.

Then tighten the wheel nuts (2) and

spare tire nut (3).

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If the Engine Overheats: 2, 9

If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Gearshift Le-

ver Out of “P” (PARK): 2, 9

EMERGENCY SERVICE

(3)

WARNING

Vehicle equipped with P225/65R17

(Continued)

tires have a spare wheel and tire that

• Replace the spare tire with a new

are a different size than the wheels

one as soon as the tread wear indi-

and tires on the vehicle. The spare

cator appears.

wheel and tire on these vehicles are

• When replacing the spare tire, use

intended for temporary emergency

a replacement tire with the exact

(4)

use only. The wheel is painted yellow

same size and construction.

to remind you that the wheel and tire

are for temporary use only. Continu-

Snow Tires

ous use of this spare can result in tire

Your vehicle is equipped with all-season

failure and loss of control. Always

tires which are designed for use in summer

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observe these precautions when

and most winter conditions. For improved

using this spare:

traction in severe winter conditions,

• Be aware that your vehicle will han-

SUZUKI recommends mounting radial

CAUTION

dle differently with this temporary

snow tires on all four wheels. Snow tires

To avoid the removal of the spare

spare.

must be the same size as the standard

wheel full cover while driving, be

• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)

tires. Also be sure to use the tires of the

sure to fit the claws (3) of the outer

speed.

same type and brand on all four wheels of

cover of the spare wheel full cover to

• Replace the temporary spare with a

your vehicle.

standard tire and wheel as soon as

each hole (4) of the inner cover of the

possible.

spare wheel full cover.

• Do not operate your vehicle in “4H

LOCK” or “4L LOCK” with this tem-

porary spare.

• Do not use tire chains on the spare

tire. If you must use tire chains,

rearrange the wheels so standard

tires and wheels are fitted to the

rear axle.

(Continued)

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Jump Starting Instructions

2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except

CAUTION

those necessary for safety reasons (for

example, headlights or hazard lights).

WARNING

Your vehicle should not be started by

pushing or towing. This starting

•

Never attempt to jump start your

EXAMPLE

Engine Hook

method could result in permanent

vehicle if the battery appears to be

damage to the catalytic converter.

frozen. Batteries in this condition

Use jumper cables to start a vehicle

may explode or rupture if jump

with a weak or run-down battery.

starting is attempted.

•

When making jumper cable con-

Discharged

When jump starting your vehicle, use

nections, be certain that your

Battery

the following procedure:

hands and the jumper cables

remain clear from pulleys, belts or

fans.

12V BATTERY

•

Batteries

produce flammable

hydrogen gas. Keep flames and

Charged Battery

sparks away from the battery or an

explosion may occur. Never smoke

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when working near the battery.

•

If the booster battery you use for

jump starting is installed in another

vehicle, make sure the two vehicles

are not touching each other.

•

If your battery discharges repeat-

edly, for no apparent reason, have

your vehicle inspected by an autho-

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rized SUZUKI dealer.

•

To avoid harm to yourself or dam-

1) Use only a 12-volt battery to jump start

age to your vehicle or battery, fol-

your vehicle. Position the good 12-volt

low the jump starting instructions

battery close to your vehicle so that the

below precisely and in order. If you

jumper cables will reach both batteries.

are in doubt, call for qualified road

When using a battery installed on

EXAMPLE

service.

another vehicle, DO NOT LET THE

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VEHICLES TOUCH. Set the parking

brakes fully on both vehicles.

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3) Make jumper cable connections as fol-

Towing a Disabled Vehicle

If the Starter Does Not

lows:

Operate

1. Connect one end of the first jumper

Emergency Towing

cable to the positive (+) terminal of

If your vehicle is disabled, it may be towed

Try turning the ignition switch to the

the discharged battery (1).

by a tow truck using one of the following

“START” position with the headlights

2. Connect the other end to the positive

methods:

turned on to determine the battery con-

(+) terminal of the booster battery

1) Tow the vehicle with two wheels lifted

dition. If the headlights go excessively

(2).

by the tow truck and the other two

dim or go off, it usually means that

3. Connect one end of the second

wheels on a towing dolly.

either the battery has run down or bat-

jumper cable to the negative (-) ter-

2) Use the appropriate towing method

tery terminal contact is poor. Recharge

minal of the booster battery (2).

specified for your vehicle in the “Towing

the battery or correct battery terminal

4. Make the final connection to an

Your Vehicle (recreational towing)” sec-

contact if necessary.

unpainted, heavy metal part

(i.e.

tion, but with the wheels lifted by the

If the headlights remain bright, check

engine hook (3)) of the engine of the

tow truck instead of on a towing dolly.

the fuses. If the reason for failure of the

vehicle with the discharged battery

Be sure to carefully follow the specific

starter is not obvious, there may be a

(1).

instructions provided in the

“Towing

major electrical problem. Have the vehi-

Your Vehicle (recreational towing)” sec-

cle inspected by your authorized

WARNING

tion.

SUZUKI dealer.

Never connect the jumper cable

CAUTION

directly to the negative (-) terminal of

the discharged battery, or an explo-

If vehicle damage (such as steering

sion may occur.

or drivetrain damage, inability to

operate free axle mechanism, etc.)

4) If the booster battery you are using is

prevent normal use of the towing pro-

installed on another vehicle, start the

cedures for your vehicle described in

engine of the vehicle with the booster

the

“Towing Your Vehicle

(recre-

battery. Run the engine at moderate

ational towing)” section, have your

speed.

vehicle towed with two wheels lifted

5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the

by the tow truck and the other two

discharged battery.

wheels on a towing dolly.

6) Remove the jumper cables in the exact

reverse order in which you connected

them.

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If the Engine is Flooded

If the Engine Overheats

If the temperature indication does not

come down to within the normal, accept-

If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it

The engine could overheat temporarily

able range:

may be hard to start. If this happens, press

under severe driving conditions. If the

the accelerator pedal all the way to the

engine coolant temperature gauge indi-

Turn off the engine and check that the

floor and hold it there while cranking the

cates overheating during driving:

water pump belt and pulleys are not

engine. (Do not operate the starter motor

damaged or slipping. If any abnormality

1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.

for more than 15 seconds).

is found, correct it.

2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and

Check the coolant level in the reservoir.

park.

If it is found to be lower than the “LOW”

3) Let the engine run at normal idle speed

line, look for leaks at the radiator, water

for a few minutes until the indicator is

pump and radiator and heater hoses. If

within the normal, acceptable tempera-

you locate any leaks that may have

ture range shown by the white band

caused the overheating, do not run the

between “H” and “C”.

engine until these problems have been

corrected.

WARNING

If you do not find a leak, carefully add

If you see or hear escaping steam,

coolant to the reservoir and then the

stop the vehicle in a safe place and

radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine

immediately turn off the engine to let

Coolant” in the

“INSPECTION AND

it cool. Do not open the hood when

MAINTENANCE” section.)

steam is present. When the steam

can no longer be seen or heard, open

the hood to see if the coolant is still

boiling. If it is, you must wait until it

stops boiling before you proceed.

Also, be careful not to touch hot

engine parts (radiator, water hoses,

engine etc.).

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WARNING

• It is hazardous to remove the radia-

tor cap when the water temperature

is high, because scalding fluid and

steam may be blown out under

pressure. The cap should only be

taken off when the coolant temper-

ature has lowered.

• To prevent personal injury, keep

hands, tools and clothing away

from the engine cooling fan and air-

conditioner fan (if equipped). These

electric fans can automatically turn

on without warning.

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APPEARANCE CARE

Corrosion Prevention

9-1

Vehicle Cleaning

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Corrosion Prevention: 5

APPEARANCE CARE

Corrosion Prevention

vehicle which are not well ventilated to

If you frequently drive on salted roads, your

permit quick drying.

vehicle should be washed at least once a

It is important to take good care of your

month during the winter. If you live near the

vehicle to protect it from corrosion.

ocean, your vehicle should be washed at

Listed below are instructions for how to

least once a month throughout the year.

maintain your vehicle to prevent corrosion.

Wash your vehicle immediately after using

Please read and follow these instructions

it off-road. For washing instructions, refer

carefully.

to the “Vehicle Cleaning” section.

Important Information About Corro-

Remove foreign material deposits

sion

Foreign material such as salts, chemicals,

Common causes of corrosion

road oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and

1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, moisture

industrial fall-out may damage the finish of

or chemicals in hard-to-reach areas of

your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces.

the vehicle underbody or frame.

Remove these types of deposits as quickly

2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to

as possible. If these deposits are difficult to

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treated or painted metal surfaces

wash off, an additional cleaner may be

resulting from minor accidents or

This information illustrates the necessity of

required. Be sure that any cleaner you use

keeping your vehicle

(particularly the

impact from stones and gravel.

is not harmful to painted surfaces and is

underbody) as clean and dry as possible. It

specifically intended for your purposes.

Environmental conditions which accel-

is equally important to repair any damage

Follow the manufacturer’s directions when

erate corrosion

to the paint or protective coatings as soon

using these special cleaners.

as possible.

1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea

air or industrial pollution will all acceler-

WARNING

How to Help Prevent Corrosion

ate the corrosion of metal.

Foreign material can lodge between

2) High humidity will increase the rate of

Wash your vehicle frequently

the fuel tank of your vehicle and the

corrosion particularly when the temper-

The best way to preserve the finish on your

skid plate which covers it. You should

ature range is just above the freezing

vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to

periodically clean out any foreign

point.

keep it clean with frequent washing.

material which has accumulated in

3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle

this area, since it could create a fire

for an extended period of time may pro-

Wash your vehicle at least once during the

hazard.

mote corrosion even though other body

winter and once immediately after the win-

sections may be completely dry.

ter. Keep your vehicle, particularly the

4) High temperatures will cause an accel-

underside, as clean and dry as possible.

erated rate of corrosion to parts of the

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