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.
See also:
Underfloor Bins (if equipped)
Pull up the straps (A) to open the bin.
CAUTION:
Do not allow items in the bins to
extend above the top of the bin. Otherwise,
the bin or luggage floor may
be damaged. ...
If the Engine Overheats
The engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the High
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light in the instrument cluster glows red
during driving:
1) Turn off the air ...
Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades become brittle or damaged,
or make streaks when wiping,
replace the wiper blades.
To install new wiper blades, follow the procedures
below.
CAUTION:
To avoid scratching or ...