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.
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Engine Hood
Engine Hood
To open the engine hood:
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side of
the instrument panel. This will disengage
the engine hood lock halfwa ...
Tilt Steering Lock Lever (if equipped)
The lock lever is located under the steering
column. To adjust the steering wheel
height:
1) Pull up the lock lever to unlock the
steering column.
2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
h ...
Spot Light
Spot Light
Push the switch to turn on the light and
push it again to turn off the light. ...