WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its
instructions carefully. To emphasize special
information, the symbol
and
the
words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE
have special meanings. Pay special attention
to the messages highlighted by these
signal words:
WARNING:
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in death or injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in vehicle damage.
NOTE:
Indicates special information to make
maintenance easier or instructions clearer.

The circle with a slash in this manual means “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen”.
A/T Selector Position Indicator (if equipped)
A/T Selector Position Indicator (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this indicator shows the selector
position of automatic transaxle. ...
Off-Road Driving
Your vehicle has specific design characteristics
for off-road driving. When you leave
the pavement, you will encounter driving
surfaces of all kinds which may change
continually as you drive. In m ...
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 ...