Manual transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Your vehicle is equipped with either a manual transmission or automatic transmission.
The gearshift lever for each transmission type is shown in the illustrations.
For details on how to use the transmission, refer to the “Using the Transmission” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
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-i ...
Spare Tire Nut Lock (if equipped)
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 th ...
Overhead Console Box (if equipped)
Overhead Console Box (if equipped)
To use the overhead console box, push on
the front edge (1) and open the lid. To
close the lid, push the front edge (1) until it
latches. Do not put heavy or s ...