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:
Driving Tips
WARNING:
• Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.
Even though air bags are equipped
at the front seating positions, the
driver and all passengers should
be properly restrained at all times ...
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch (if equipped)
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear
wiper switch on the end of the lever forward
to the “ON” position. If your vehicle is
equipped the “INT” position, the rear wiper
operates inter ...
Accessory Socket (if equipped)
Accessory Socket (if equipped)
This socket can be used to provide 12 volt/
120 watt power for electrical accessories.
CAUTION:
Use of inappropriate electrical accessories
can cause damage to yo ...