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

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

66J22-03E

1. Connect one end of the first jumper

cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery (1).

2. Connect the other end to the positive

(+) terminal of the booster battery
(2).

3. Connect one end of the second

jumper cable to the negative (–) ter-
minal of the booster battery (2).

4. Make the final connection to an

unpainted, heavy metal part (i.e.
engine hook (3)) of the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery
(1).

4) If the booster battery you are using is

installed on another vehicle, start the
engine of the vehicle with the booster
battery. Run the engine at moderate
speed.

5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the

discharged battery.

6) Remove the jumper cables in the exact

reverse order in which you connected
them.

Towing a Disabled Vehicle

Emergency Towing

If your vehicle is disabled, it may be towed
by a tow truck using one of the following
methods:
1) Tow the vehicle with two wheels lifted

by the tow truck and the other two
wheels on a towing dolly.

2) Use the appropriate towing method

specified for your vehicle in the “Towing
Your Vehicle (recreational towing)” sec-
tion, but with the wheels lifted by the
tow truck instead of on a towing dolly.
Be sure to carefully follow the specific
instructions provided in the “Towing
Your Vehicle (recreational towing)” sec-
tion.

If the Starter Does Not
Operate

1) Try turning the ignition switch to the

“START” position with the headlights
turned on to determine the battery con-
dition. If the headlights go excessively
dim or go off, it usually means that
either the battery has run down or bat-
tery terminal contact is poor. Recharge
the battery or correct battery terminal
contact if necessary.

2) If the headlights remain bright, check

the fuses. If the reason for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your authorized
SUZUKI dealer.

WARNING

Never connect the jumper cable
directly to the negative (–) terminal of
the discharged battery, or an explo-
sion may occur.

CAUTION

If vehicle damage (such as steering
or drivetrain damage, inability to
operate free axle mechanism, etc.)
prevent normal use of the towing pro-
cedures for your vehicle described in
the “Towing Your Vehicle (recre-
ational towing)” section, have your
vehicle towed with two wheels lifted
by the tow truck and the other two
wheels on a towing dolly.

Jump Starting Instructions: 7
Towing a Disabled Vehicle: 6
If the Starter Does Not Operate: 2, 9

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