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#275 of 314 dipstick by wannadanz Apr 28, 2007 (2:26 am)
Hi. Just bought a 99 Suzuki Vitara Automatic 3 door 2 litre (1955cc)without a manual. I can't find the oil gauge / dipstick. Please advise where it can be found and any other crucial instructions/facts regarding maintenance to keep it running beautifully as it is now, what revs should it reach before taking it out of overdrive and when to use the power buttom option on the console? Thanks. Maureen
#277 of 314 suzuki manual by wannadanz Apr 28, 2007 (6:55 pm)
any suggestions where I can download a manual from the net for a Suzuki Vitara 1999 automatic 2L 1955cc - getting a little hard to find one locally in Oz. Replies to this message: tidester (Apr 28, 2007 8:12 pm) 7thcavalry (Aug 21, 2007 12:00 pm)
#278 of 314 Re: suzuki manual [wannadanz] by tidester HOST Apr 28, 2007 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: wannadanz (Apr 28, 2007 6:55 pm) You may want to look at Free Maintenance Manuals or Owners Manuals.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: 7thcavalry (Aug 21, 2007 12:00 pm)
#279 of 314 Problems with Overdrive by 7thcavalry Aug 21, 2007 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Apr 28, 2007 8:12 pm) I got a 1995 Suzuki JLX Estate Vitara at 177,000 KM mileage, test everything fine but I noticed when I am driving (normal power) and Overdrive is turned on (no light indicator)on the display panel, when I accelerate past 30 to 40kph range...the OD display turns on then it decelerates...as if Im going to 2nd gear on manual but after a few seconds it recovers and goes back perferctly fine.   What do you think is the problem? do I have to switch off the overdrive and switch it on when Im traveling at higher speeds above 60kph?   Sorry been used to driving manuals, first time I used an automatic.
#280 of 314 Is Grand Vitara a good SUV ? and a worthy investment ? by rxv2562 Aug 28, 2007 (9:38 am)
Hi All - I am planning to buy the 2007 Grand Vitara and i need to get some feedback from people who own this vehicle.   - How good is the reliability ? Any major issues that owners have face - How many mpg in city ? - Is it a worthy investment or better to invest in Honda Crv or Toyota Rav 4 ?   Thanks all Replies to this message: bm000092 (Aug 30, 2007 4:09 am)
#281 of 314 Re: Is Grand Vitara a good SUV ? and a worthy investment ? [rxv2562] by bm000092 Aug 30, 2007 (4:09 am)
Replying to: rxv2562 (Aug 28, 2007 9:38 am) First with its permanent 4wd, locking center diff, and 4 Low, it is more a 4x4 than an SUV, it will use a little more gaz than the other SUVs. So if you don't need this capability it may not be the wisest choice, myself I needed that and its towing ability as well.   Reliability, I now own it since 20 months, have over 30000km on it, no problem to declare, I just had to do periodic oil changes. I would say that the quality built is as good as the CRV ot Rav4. Most of the problems that owners are reporting is sometime rear end missalignment from factory and very few rare case of small vibration at 60mph from the drive train, some very few rare case of Rav4 have reported the same (often called drowning).   MPG in US gallon, my city average is 19mpg and 28 on the highway.   To get a CRV or Rav4 as well equipped, it would have cost me near 6000$ more. But keep in mind that I'm planning to keep it for about 10 years, so resale value is not an issue for me, the resale value of the Suzuki is less than the CRV or RAV4. If you plan to keep it let say 2 years , with higher resale value, the initial $$$ when buying a CRV or RAV4 may not be that bad at the end.
#282 of 314 Light Issues by gibster Oct 18, 2007 (4:54 am)
Good Morning all, I have a 1999 Vitara that I am having light problems with. Currently, my instrument panel and rear running light (along with plate light) are not working. I replaced the fuses and bulbs but still no lights. Brake lights and front headlights are working just nothing else. Does anyone know what could be causing this? I have been told that it could be the sensor and it also could be the wiring. Just wondering if anyone has had a similar problem. Thanks in advance to all who help. Brian Tampa, FL
#283 of 314 :lemon: It's Lemon-Law time!! :lemon: by vitara4me Oct 22, 2007 (8:53 am)
Hello everyone. I called Suzuki of America corporate office to discuss my ongoing issues and I was told by a rather rude individual to "pound sand". In other words, Suzuki said that there is no way that they will buy back my vehicle, or give me another vehicle.    Oh really? You sure about that?    Well, I have found a very nasty Lemon-Law attorney that has dealt with Suzuki before, and told me to start looking for my next car, because Suzuki is at fault, and is liable for my loss.    I'm sure glad I took pictures and documented everything, including all my warranty repair invoices, showing miles and date/time in service. I even recorded all my phone calls to Suzuki of America and all the dealerships I have dealt with. (four Suzuki dealerships in my area have gone bankrupt and shut down). I now have to drive 35 miles to the nearest dealership.    I'll let you know how it turns out.    Regards, Vitaranot4me
#284 of 314 2000 suzuki vitara issues by tklovell Nov 05, 2007 (5:55 pm)
I have a 2000 Suzuki Vitara that has developed two strange problems. 1st is it will not go into reverse. The second is electrical. The car sat for a while but when I tried to start it nothing happened. I changed the battery and still nothing, not even dash board lights or brake lights.Any advice?

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