Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

All Latches, Hinges and Locks Inspection

Precautions: Precautions for Body, Cab and Accessories · General safety (00)

Door
•Check that front and rear doors stop in the secondary latched position properly (preventing doors from opening freely) and that doors close completely in the fully latched position.
•Check that door opens and closes smoothly.
•Check that door closes completely in fully latched position.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinges and latch, or replace door lock if necessary.
Hood
•Check that hood is held in secondary latched position when hood lock is released.
•Check that hood opens and closes smoothly.
•Check that hood closes completely in fully latched position.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinges and latch, or replace hood latch if necessary.