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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Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)
Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)
You can control basic functions of the
audio system with the switches on the
steering wheel.
To control the volume:
• To increase the volume, push the uppe ...
Gearshift Lever
Manual transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Your vehicle is equipped with either a
manual transmission or automatic transmission.
The gearshift lever for each transmission
type is show ...
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
in decreased power output and increased
fuel consumption.
Check and clean periodically ac ...