2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 204

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT • Mount and secure the cargo onto the roof rack properly according to the instructions provided. Be sure to stow the heaviest items at the bottom and distribute the cargo as evenly as possible. • Do not carry items so large that they hang over the bumpers or the sides of the vehicle, or block your view. • Secure the front and rear ends of long items - such as wood panels, surfboards and so forth - to both the front and rear of the vehicle. You should protect the painted surfaces of the vehicle from scuffing caused by tie-down ropes. • Check periodically to make sure the roof rack is securely installed and free from damage. • For vehicles with roof rack anchors, make sure the anchors are covered with the caps when not in use. WARNING • Abrupt maneuvers or failure to properly secure cargo can allow the cargo to fly off the vehicle and hit others, causing personal injury or property damage. • Mount cargo securely and avoid abrupt maneuvers such as "jackrabbit" starts, sharp turns, fast cornering and sudden braking. Check periodically to make sure that cargo is securely fastened. • Large, bulky, long, or flat items can affect vehicle aerodynamics or be caught by the wind, and can reduce vehicle control resulting in an accident and personal injury. Drive cautiously at reduced speed when carrying this type of cargo. HomeLink® (if equipped) 66J092 HomeLink® and the HomeLink® house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls, Inc. The HomeLink® Wireless Control System provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, even home lighting. Additional HomeLink® information can be found on the Internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800355-3515. Before programming HomeLink® to a garage door opener or gate operator, make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential harm or damage. When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside of the garage. Do not use HomeLink® with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes 5-53 79K20-03E