Suzuki 2010 Grand Vitara User Manual download pdf (Page 145)

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DRIVING TIPS

79K21-03E

Shorter Wheelbase

Along with its higher ground clearance,

your vehicle has a shorter wheelbase and

shorter front and rear overhangs than

many passenger cars. These features

combine to allow you to drive your vehicle

over hillcrests without hanging up on them

or damaging the frame and chassis com-

ponents. The shorter wheelbase also

makes the steering of your vehicle more

responsive than that of vehicles with longer

wheelbases.

Narrower Body Width and Track

Your vehicle is narrower than the average

passenger car so that it can pass through

tight spaces.

Without the essential characteristics

described above: higher ground clearance,

shorter wheelbase and narrower body

width and track – your vehicle could not

provide you with excellent off road driving

performance. However, it is also true that

on-pavement driving, handling and steer-

ing will be different from what drivers expe-

rience with a conventional passenger car.

Break-In Catalytic Converter

54G236

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

converters is prohibited by federal law,

because lead deactivates the pollutant-

reducing components of the catalyst sys-

tem.

The converter is designed to last the life of

the vehicle under normal usage and when

unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-

nance is required on the converter. How-

ever, it is very important to keep the engine

properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which

can result from an improperly tuned

engine, may cause overheating of the cat-

alyst. This may result in permanent heat

damage to the catalyst and other vehicle

components.

CAUTION

The future performance and reliabil-

ity of the engine depends on the care

and restraint exercised during its

early life. It is especially important to

observe the following precautions

during the initial 960 km (600 miles)

of vehicle operation.

• After starting, do not race the

engine. Warm it up gradually.

• Avoid prolonged vehicle operation

at a constant speed. Moving parts

will break in better if you vary your

speed.

• Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid

full throttle starts.

• Avoid hard stopping, especially

during the first 320 km (200 miles)

of driving.

• Do not drive slowly with the trans-

mission in a high gear.

• Drive the vehicle at moderate

engine speeds.

• Do not tow a trailer during the first

960 km (600 miles) of vehicle oper-

ation.

EXAMPLE

Important Vehicle Design Features To Know: NO

On-Pavement Driving: NO

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