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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Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has the following four
positions:
LOCK
This is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.
Manual transaxle
• Manual transaxl ...
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 cla ...
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 ...