User manual SUZUKI GS 500 E SERVICE MANUAL

[. . . ] 4All new Suzuki automobiles come standard with a 100, 000-mile/7-year powertrain limited warranty. are Suzuki trademarks or ® 1Honda EFFICIENT POWER The available 3. 2-liter 24-valve DOHC engine hits 230 hp with a fat 213 lb. -ft. It has 24% more power, a better power-to-weight ratio, higher mpg and cleaner emissions than last year's 2. 7-liter V6. [. . . ] Not to be outdone, that standard 2. 4-liter 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder has one of the best 4WD MPG in its class. ER CONTROL The standard Electronic Stability Control Program (ESP®) constantly monitors Grand Vitara's trajectory and your steering input. If it detects skidding motion or loss of traction, it automatically adjusts throttle input and brake pressure. You keep control, and TRACTION 4WD High is great for most driving conditions. It helps give you smooth on-road performance and all-weather traction. 4WD High Lock powers you through mud and snow by distributing traction evenly to front and rear wheels. 4WD 4WD Low-Lock helps give you the traction you need to get out of--or into--the toughest road and off-road conditions. Grand Vitara helps keep you on the same trajectory. STOP! 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes help give you solid stopping power. And in case you ever need it for sudden stops, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps keep you in control. CLIMBER Off-road, the robust Grand Vitara leaves the other SUVs in the dust. With its available full-time, 4-mode 4WD system and low-range gearing with two-speed transfer case, you can lock it in low and take in the rough stuff without breaking a sweat. GRAND GS 500 E SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES S = Standard O = Optional -- = Not Available ENGINE 2. 4-liter Inline-4, 166 hp, 16-valve DOHC engine 3. 2-liter V6, 230 hp, 24-valve DOHC engine Zero-maintenance, self-adjusting timing chain TRANSMISSION 5-speed manual transmission 4-speed electronically controlled, automatic transmission 5-speed electronically controlled, automatic transmission Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Single-mode 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) system Full-time, 4-mode 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) system with low-range locking transfer case Hill Hold Control (HHC) and Hill Descent Control (HDC) BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS Unibody chassis with built-in ladder frame 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes 4-wheel fully independent multi-link suspension Power assisted rack-and-pinion steering EXTERIOR FEATURES Styled steel wheels Alloy wheels Front fog lamps Roof rails Heated outside mirrors Variable intermittent front windshield wipers and rear wiper/washer/defroster Rear-mounted full-size spare tire Rear-mounted exposed alloy spare wheel Rear privacy glass COLORS BASE S -- S S O -- S -- -- -- S S S S 16" -- S -- -- -- S S -- -- VITARA PREMIUM XSPORT LUXURY S -- S S O -- S O -- -- S S S S 16" 16" S -- -- S3 S S4 -- S S O S -- S1 S2 S -- O S2, 3 S S S S -- 16"1/17"2 S S S S3 S S S S S O S -- S1 S2 S -- O S2, 3 S S S S -- 17" 1/18"2 S S S S S S4 -- S SPECIFICATIONS COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Remote keyless entry with panic alarm SmartPassTM keyless start and entry system HomeLink®5 wireless control system Steering wheel with illuminated audio controls Cruise control Power tilt-and-slide sunroof Power windows/door locks/mirrors, with illuminated auto-down driver's window switch Auto on/off headlamps Trip computer with average/instant fuel economy and outside temperature display Sliding front center armrest with storage compartment Leather-wrapped steering wheel Satin nickel accented interior trim with chrome interior door handles Cargo area with below-deck storage bin, pockets, lamp and power outlet Cargo area cover AUDIO SYSTEMS 4-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/WMATM playback, XM® ready 7 4-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with in-dash 6-disc changer, MP3/WMATM playback, XM® ready7 8-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with in-dash 6-disc changer, MP3/WMATM playback, subwoofer, XM® ready 7 BASE S S -- -- S -- -- S S S S -- S S -- S -- -- PREMIUM XSPORT LUXURY S S -- -- S S -- S S S S S6 S S S S -- -- S S S -- S S S S S S S S S S S -- S1 S2 S S S S2 S S S S S S S S S S S -- -- S © American Suzuki Motor Corporation 2008 · P. O. Box 1100, Brea, 92822-1100 · 1-877-MY-SUZUKI (1-877-697-8985) Drive responsibly: Buckle up for safety-don't drink and drive. With coverage extended for 100, 000 miles or 7 years, whichever comes first, you can average a more than reasonable 14, 000 miles per year. The strength of this long-term powertrain protection is compounded by a 36, 000-mile/3-year new-vehicle limited warranty that also has no deductible and covers everything from the dome light to the exhaust pipe (except the battery, which is covered for 24, 000 miles, and tires, which are covered by the tire manufacturer's warranty), and includes comprehensive 24-hour Roadside Assistance as well as a convenient Courtesy Vehicle Program. The XM® name is a registered trademark of XM® Satellite Radio, Inc. 9The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is not a substitute for regular tire pressureinspections. Tire pressures should be checked at least monthly using a tire pressure gauge. Maintaining the recommended tire pressure can help avoid performance problems, tire damage and premature wear. 12Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. [. . . ] Maintaining the recommended tire pressure can help avoid performance problems, tire damage and premature wear. 12Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. Jeep Liberty®, Toyota RAV4®, Honda CR-V®, Nissan Rogue®, Jeep Patriot®, Jeep Grand Cherokee®, Hummer H3® and Land Rover LR2® are registered trademarks. [. . . ]