Safety
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.
See also:
If the Engine Overheats
The engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
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Frame Hooks
Front
Rear
Frame hooks are provided at the front and
rear of the vehicle.
To access the front hook, unhook the
lower part of the cover (1) and then
remove the cover (1).
WARNING:
Do not u ...
Gear Oil
Specified Gear Oil
When replacing gear oil, use gear oil with
the appropriate viscosity and grade as
shown in the charts below. We highly recommend
you use SAE 75W-90 gear oil
(SAE 80W-90 for fro ...