The Grand Vitara received the highest-possible overall score, Good, in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset crash testing. It received the second-best score, Acceptable, in side-impact and roof-strength tests, but earned just a Marginal for its protection against whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for both rows of seats, and an electronic stability system. Check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page for a full list of safety features.
Cup Holder and Storage Bin (if equipped)
Cup holders and a storage bin are provided
as shown.
To access a bin, push the release button.
To use the console bin, pull the lever up
and open the lid.
To use the rear cup holders, open ...
Anti-Theft Feature
Anti-Theft Feature
(1) Power on/off knob
(2) Track up button/Fast forward button
(3) Preset buttons (1 to 6)
The anti-theft feature is intended to discourage
theft or the audio system by preven ...
Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)
Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)
You can control basic functions of the
audio system with the switches on the
steering wheel.
To control the volume:
• To increase the volume, push the uppe ...