Safety
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the Kizashi achieved the top score of Good in frontal, side and rear impacts, and was rated Acceptable for roof strength. In this crowded class, 11 models do the Kizashi one better, earning a Good rating for roof strength, which predicts rollover protection.
The Kizashi features eight airbags, including seat-mounted torso airbags for all outboard seats, as well as side curtains. Also standard are antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction control. For all the Kizashi's safety features, click here.
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If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transaxle Gearshift Lever Out of “P” (PARK)
Vehicles with an automatic transaxle have
an electrically operated park-lock feature.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, or
there is some other electrical failure, the
automatic transaxle ...
Windows
Power Window Controls (if equipped)
Driver’s side
The power windows can only be operated
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The driver’s door has switches (1), (2), (4),
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Going & Stopping
For a V-6 with paltry mileage, the Grand Vitara's acceleration is merely
adequate. Our friends at MotorWeek clocked a comparably equipped 4WD Grand
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