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23 messages, Last post on Aug 14, 2009 at 1:56 PM
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Replying to: dwm86 (Mar 05, 2007 8:58 am) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (Mar 05, 2007 10:55 am) The only time we use 4H Lock is when doing even more demanding driving, such as steep unplowed logging roads. Even then, it's more to avoid getting stuck than to make it somewhere. No one has ever gotten farther than we have over two winters, and we've gotten much farther than an awful lot of other very capable vehicles. The times we've used 4Low Lock are even more rare, and in even worse conditions. The only time I've ever gotten stuck was when I slid off a paved road into a snowbank. Because we've never run out of traction on a road, I can't say that I've noticed any difference using 4H Lock and 4H normal. (This is all with the stock tires, btw.) Using 4H Lock on bare pavement will either cause damage, or the system has provisions to take it out of lock as it senses stress. You can switch it in and out of Lock at any speed, I think, as long as you have the steering pointed straight ahead. This is an extremely capable vehicle on slippery surfaces, and it's not just the drivetrain. It's also because the tires each carry 25% of the vehicle's weight, which minimizes the weight on each wheel at about 900lb, and is ideal for traction challenged driving.
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Replying to: xostnot (Mar 05, 2007 1:46 pm) That's quite an endorsement for the vehicle's 4x4 abilities, particularly with stock tires. I wasn't impressed with the tires I saw mounted on the new GV's at the dealership last weekend, btw, so I'm amazed with your results. When I visited the Suzuki dealership last weekend, the sales person tried to tell me the GV could be driven in "4WD-Lock" on dry pavement. I was obviously skeptical about that. I'm assuming from your reply that you don't see any response problems from the powertrain in "4H" mode on slippery surfaces. Thanks for taking time to reply. There's a lot about the GV that appeals to me as a new SUV/crossover buyer. tidester - Thanks for the link to the thread. I'll take a look at it. Dave
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Replying to: dwm86 (Mar 05, 2007 9:45 pm)
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Replying to: hardwater_39 (Nov 21, 2007 11:06 pm)
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Can anyone help me? I have grand vitara 02 2.0 td. Engine warning light keeps coming on and off. When on i have no power in accelerating , but then it goes off and motor is o.k. Any answers would be appreciated as it is driving me mad! 
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i have a grand vitara 2003 .when i shift to 4wd drive the front weels doesn't lock .. can someone explane to me how the locks does work ..or if u know what could be the problem. thx a lot |
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Replying to: bcurrall (Dec 23, 2007 3:14 pm) I can sometimes get the pump to activate by going from D to R and rocking the vehicle, but not always. If anyone knows a solution to this problem, I'd love to hear it. |
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