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Installation Guide: Lightbar Roof Rack Mount Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Proper installation of this product requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics, systems and procedures. If mounting this product requires drilling holes, the installer MUST be sure that no vehicle components or other vital parts could be damaged by the drilling process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before drilling begins. Also de-burr any holes and remove any metal shards or remnants. Install grommets into all wire passage holes. If this manual states that this product may be mounted with suction cups, magnets, tape or Velcro, clean the mounting surface with a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water and dry thoroughly. Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Equipment mounted or located in the air bag deployment area will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to your vehicle owners manual for the air bag deployment area. The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine proper mounting location, based on providing ultimate safety to all passengers inside the vehicle. For this product to operate at optimum efficiency, a good electrical connection to chassis ground must be made. The recommended procedure requires the product ground wire to be connected directly to the NEGATIVE (-) battery post. If this product uses a remote device to activate or control this product, make sure that this control is located in an area that allows both the vehicle and the control to be operated safely in any driving condition. Do not attempt to activate or control this device in a hazardous driving situation. This product contains either strobe light(s), halogen light(s), high-intensity LEDs or a combination of these lights. Do not stare directly into these lights. Momentary blindness and/or eye damage could result. Use only soap and water to clean the outer lens. Use of other chemicals could result in premature lens cracking (crazing) and discoloration. Lenses in this condition have significantly reduced effectiveness and should be replaced immediately. Inspect and operate this product regularly to confirm its proper operation and mounting condition. Do not use a pressure washer to clean this product. It is recommended that these instructions be stored in a safe place and referred to when performing maintenance and/or reinstallation of this product. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR VEHICLE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS!

Automotive: Lightbars

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2005 Whelen Engineering Company Inc. Form No.13973A (021307)

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10-24 PPHMS RO OF RA CK
10-24 Elastic Stop Nut #10 Flat Washer
Remove PSA backing & mount the gaskets onto the side of the clamp and plate that comes in contact with the vehicle's roof rack
Remove mounting Remove mounting pad and guide dart both sides.

Installation:

IMPORTANT! The lightbar should be located a minimum of 16" from any radio antennas! This mounting clamp will mount to your Grand Vitaras roof rack using the supplied mounting hardware. The lightbars mounting foot will mount to the bracket. It is recommended that two people do the installation as you will need to adjust both sides of the brackets and feet once it is on the vehicle. 1. First mount the two mounting feet onto the lightbar as shown in the instructions included with the lightbar. Do not fully tighten the mounting hardware as it will need to be adjusted once it is on the vehicle. You will also need to remove the two outer rubber pads and their guide darts from both feet to accomodate the bracket. Mount the supplied gaskets to both the clamp(s) and bracket(s). The gasket should be applied to the side of the bracket that comes in contact with the vehicle as shown above. Mount both brackets to the roof rack as shown and secure them loosely enough so they slide back and forth so you can adjust them later. The brackets should be mounted as far forward (toward the front of the vehicle) as possible, but not past the seam on the roof rack. Also be sure that the brackets are both mounted the same distance from the front of the vehicle. Now take the lightbar (with both mounting feet loosely mounted to it) and place it onto the brackets so the bolt head on the bracket goes through the hole in the mounting foot that you removed the guide darts from. Adjust both the brackets and mounting feet to the desired mounting position (refer to the manual that comes with the lightbar for any warnings on positioning the lightbar) then secure the mounting feet to the lightbar. Adjust the two brackets so they are in the desired mounting position and tighten the brackets mounting hardware to secure them to the roof rack. IMPORTANT: Be sure to tighten the bracket mounting hardware enough to secure the brackets firmly, but be careful not to over tighten and damage the roof rack.

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Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD (Manual)
Base price: $20,694 Vehicle type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive; 5-door 5-passenger wagon

COMPLETE REPORT CONTENTS

Content Detailed vehicle specifications Capsule Review Road tests, reviews & related feature articles J.D. Power and Associates Power Circle Quality Ratings NHTSA crash-test ratings Kelley Blue Book detailed vehicle pricing & standard equipment

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COMPLETE REPORT SECTION 1: Specifications
Base price: Vehicle type: Interior volume, F/M1/M2/R (cu ft) Cargo volume, seats up/maximum (cu ft) Wheelbase Length/width/height Turning circle Curb weight EPA city/hwy mpg Fuel-tank capacity/range Passive restraints Bed capacity (cu ft)
$20,694 front-engine, 4-wheel-drive; 5-door 5-passenger wagon 50/NA/NA/37 23/50 97.6 in 164.5/70.1/67.3 in 35.4 ft 3230 lb 19/22 16.9 gal/321 mi driver and passenger front airbags 20.0-

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2.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6, 165 hp, 162 lb-ft; 5-sp man
SUSPENSION F R ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar rigid axle, coil springs
BRAKES F/R ABS vented disc/drum standard
Future Product Intelligence
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD (Manual) Redesigned, but retains its body-on-frame, built-in-Japan architecture.
COMPLETE REPORT SECTION 2: Capsule Review
For 2005, the Suzuki Grand Vitara is essentially unchanged, the exception being the addition of a standard three-point seatbelt for the rear center seat. With the demise of the Vitara V-6 this year, Suzuki's hopes for success in the small-SUV segment rest solely on the Grand Vitara. Powered by a 2.5-liter V-6 rated at 165 hp, the Grand Vitara is offered in two trim levels: LX and EX, each available with rear- or four-wheel drive. A five-speed manual is standard on the LX, while a four-speed automatic sees standard duty on the EX. The Grand Vitara is well suited for off-road use, thanks to a ladder frame and an optional four-wheel-drive system that includes a low-range gearset. What this Suzuki offers in off-road capability, though, it gives up in on-road manners to the more refined Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester. A rear-drive LX's base price is under $19,000.
COMPLETE REPORT SECTION 3: Reviews, Road Tests and Features
2006 Charting the Changes Suzuki

Suzuki October 2005

The Forenza sedan and wagon get freshened front-end styling and a new wheel design and come in a simplified trim-level structure. We're still wondering what a "Vitara" is, grand or otherwise. In any event, there's a new one. According to Suzuki, this Grand Vitara combines unibody and ladder-frame construction, has an independent suspension, and will be available with dual-range four-wheel drive. Unchanged: Verona, Aerio, Reno, XL-7.
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COMPLETE REPORT SECTION 4: Vehicle Quality Ratings
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COMPLETE REPORT SECTION 5: Crash Test Ratings
Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)crash tests cars, light trucks, sport-utility vehicles, and vans that are new, popular, redesigned, or have improved safety equipment. These vehicles are then rated on how well they protect drivers and passengers during frontal and side collisions. NCAP uses a fivestar system for rating vehicles, with five stars indicating the highest safety rating and one star the lowest. Although it is impossible to assess how well a vehicle provides protection in all circumstances using a single test, NCAP ratings provide a useful basis for comparing vehicle safety. For more information, visit http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/
MAKE & MODEL 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA * 1
FRONTAL STAR RATING* Driver Passenger
SIDE STAR RATING** Front Seat Rear Seat Higher Likelihood of Head Injury
ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING Not Rated
Legend for NHTSA Frontal Star Rating stars - 10% or less chance of serious injury stars - 11% to 20% chance of serious injury stars - 21% to 35% chance of serious injury stars - 36% to 45% chance of serious injury star - 46% or greater chance of serious injury
** Legend for NHTSA Side Star Rating 5 stars - 5% or less chance of serious injury 4 stars - 6% to 10% chance of serious injury 3 stars - 11% to 20% chance of serious injury 2 stars - 21% to 25% chance of serious injury 1 star - 26% or greater chance of serious injury
Note: Frontal tests should be compared only within the same weight class or within a range of 250 pounds of the vehicle weight.
About the NHTSA: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. This is accomplished by setting and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment, and through grants to state and local governments to enable them to conduct effective local highway safety programs. NHTSA investigates safety defects in motor vehicles, sets and enforces fuel economy standards, helps states and local communities reduce the threat of drunk drivers, promotes the use of safety belts, child safety seats and air bags, investigates odometer fraud, establishes and enforces vehicle anti-theft regulations and provides consumer information on motor vehicle safety topics. NHTSA also conducts research on driver behavior and traffic safety, to develop the most efficient and effective means of bringing about safety improvements.

COMPLETE REPORT SECTION 6: Kelley Blue Book
Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD (Manual) LJN86T5 4WD Hard Top 4D (Manual) Price With Destination Charge and Required Equipment

BASE INVOICE 19,688.95

BASE MSRP 20,694.00
PRICING DETAILS AND REQUIRED MINIMUM EQUIPMENT INVOICE Base Pricing Destination Charge Required Minimum Equipment Price with Destination Charge and Required Minimum Equipment 19,093.95 595.00 0.00 19,688.95 MSRP 20,099.00 595.00 0.00 20,694.00
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