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.
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Vehicle Cleaning
WARNING:
When cleaning the interior or exterior
of the vehicle, NEVER USE flammable
solvents such lacquer thinners, gasoline,
benzene or cleaning materials
such as bleaches and strong hous ...
Other Controls and Equipment
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Engine Hood
To open the engine hood:
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side of
the instrument panel. This will disengage
the engine hood lock half-way.
2) Pus ...