Suzuki Grand Vitara 99011-66J22-03E User Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

66J22-03E

Transfer Switch Operation

Operate the transfer switch according to
the appropriate procedure described
below:

From N to 4H
Stop the vehicle completely, place the
transmission in “N” (Neutral) and depress
the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully
(if equipped), then push in and turn the
switch to shift into “4H”.

From 4H to 4H LOCK
You can operate the transfer switch either
when the vehicle is stopped or while the
vehicle is moving.

Position the front wheels straight ahead
and turn the switch to shift into “4H LOCK”.
If the vehicle is moving, we recommend
that the speed be less than 100 km/h (60
mph) during this operation.

NOTE:
• When shifting between the transfer

switch position and the transfer gear
position is unmatched, all 4WD indica-
tors will blink and the buzzer will sound.

• If it is difficult to shift between “4H” and

“4H LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
try accelerating and decelerating your
vehicle several times after turning the

transfer switch. Be sure to wait until traf-
fic conditions allow you to accelerate and
decelerate safety before using this pro-
cedure.

From 4H LOCK to 4L LOCK
Stop the vehicle completely, place the
transmission in “N” (Neutral) and depress
the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully
(if equipped), then push in and turn the
switch to shift into “4L LOCK”.

From 4L LOCK to 4H LOCK
Stop the vehicle completely, place the
transmission in “N” (Neutral) and depress
the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully
(if equipped), then push in and turn the
switch to shift into “4H LOCK”.

From 4H LOCK to 4H
You can operate the transfer switch either
when the vehicle is stopped or while the
vehicle is moving.

Position the front wheels straight ahead
and turn the switch to shift into “4H”. If the
vehicle is moving, we recommend that the
speed be less than 100 km/h (60 mph) dur-
ing this operation.

NOTE:
• When shifting between the transfer

switch position and the transfer gear
position is unmatched, all 4WD indica-
tors will blink and the buzzer will sound.

• If it is difficult to shift between “4H” and

“4H LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
try accelerating and decelerating your
vehicle several times after turning the
transfer switch. Be sure to wait until traf-
fic conditions allow you to accelerate and
decelerate safety before using this pro-
cedure.

From 4H to N

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Stop the vehicle completely, place the
transmission in “N” (Neutral) and depress
the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully
(if equipped), then push in and turn the
switch to the mark (1) at the left of the “N”
position, and hold the switch in this posi-

CAUTION

Do not operate the transfer switch
while tires are racing.

CAUTION

Do not operate the transfer switch
while tires are racing.

(1)

Using the Transfer Switch: 10

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