Driving Modes; Driving Mode Switch Operation; Four-Mode 4Wd System (If Equipped) - Suzuki VITARA series Owner's Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Four-mode 4WD system
(if equipped)
EXAMPLE
(1)
PUSH
LOCK
AUTO
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(1) Driving mode switch
The four-mode 4WD system enables you
to select the driving mode according to
driving conditions by operating the driving
mode switch.

Driving modes

AUTO
This mode prioritizes fuel economy in typi-
cal driving conditions. The system
switches the driving mode to 4WD if it
detects wheel spin.
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SPORT
This mode is appropriate for sporty driving.
The system apportions torque to promote
cornering performance.
SNOW
This mode is appropriate for snowy,
unpaved, and other slippery surfaces. This
mode enhances traction during accelera-
tion on slippery surfaces, and enables sta-
ble cornering on slippery surfaces.
LOCK
This mode is for extricating the car from
snow, mud or sand.

Driving mode switch operation

Operate the driving mode switch according
to the appropriate procedure described
below.
How to turn on driving mode switch
The driving mode switch will activate when
the ignition switch is in "ON" position or the
ignition mode is "ON".
EXAMPLE
(3)
PUSH
LOCK
AUTO
(4) (2)
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Selecting AUTO mode
Push "PUSH AUTO" part (2) of the driving
mode switch.
Selecting SPORT mode
Turn the dial (3) of the driving mode switch
clockwise to "SPORT" position.
Selecting SNOW mode
Turn the dial (3) of the driving mode switch
counterclockwise to "SNOW" position.
Selecting LOCK mode
When the vehicle speed is less than 60
km/h (37 mph) and the SNOW mode is
selected, push "LOCK" part (4) of the driv-
ing mode switch.
NOTE:
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 60 km/h
in the LOCK mode, the driving mode
changes to the SNOW mode automatically.
Even when the vehicle speed reduces, on
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