Spare Tire Nut Lock (if equipped)
A nut lock is used for the spare tire. To unlock the spare tire nut, insert the ignition key into the lock as far as the key will go and remove the lock with the key in. To lock the spare tire nut, put the lock on the nut and push the lock in.
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 ...
Ride & Handling
The Grand Vitara has independent front and rear suspensions, which remains
the exception among offroad vehicles, but I didn't find the ride particularly
carlike. The firmness is more like a conven ...
Luggage Compartment Cover
Luggage or other cargo placed in the luggage
compartment can be hidden from
view by a luggage compartment cover.
However, the luggage compartment covers
are not designed to support items
loaded o ...