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”.
Cargo & Towing
As noted, the Grand Vitara's maximum trailer weight is 3,000 pounds — twice
that of the CR-V and four-cylinder Escape, but less than the Escape V6, which
has car-based construction and better mi ...
Jump Starting Instructions
WARNING:
• Never attempt to jump start your
vehicle if the battery appears to be
frozen. Batteries in this condition
may explode or rupture if jump
starting is attempted.
• When making ...
Instrument Light Brightness Control
Instrument Light Brightness Control
Your vehicle has a system to automatically
dim the instrument panel lights when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position and
the lighting switch is tur ...