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 halfway.

2) Push the under-hood release lever sideways with your finger, as shown in the illustration. While pushing the lever, lift up the engine hood.

3) Continue to lift up the hood until it is high enough to support with the prop rod.
To close the engine hood: 1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod back to the holding clip.
2) Lower the hood close to the bumper, then let it drop down.
Make sure the hood is securely latched after closing.
WARNING:
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
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-i ...
Styling
The Grand Vitara has been around in its current form since the 2006 model
year, and its exterior design has aged quite well. It's one of the more
conservatively styled crossovers out there, with a ...
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter
The purpose of the catalytic converter is to
minimize the amount of harmful pollutants
in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded
fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
co ...