SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2007 3.G Manual PDF

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Low Fuel Warning Light
54G343
If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank
immediately.
NOTE:
The activation point of this light varies
depending on road conditions (for exam-
ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions
because of fuel moving in the tank.Open Door Warning Light
54G391
This light remains on until all doors are
completely closed.
“CRUISE” Indicator Light
(if equipped)
52D113
When the cruise control system is on, this
light will be on.“SET” Indicator Light (if equipped)
65D474
When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by
the cruise control system, this light will be
on.
Keyless Start System Indicator
Light (if equipped)
62J041
When you push the ignition switch for vehi-
cle with the keyless start system, this light
will come on in blue or red. If this light
comes on in blue, you can turn the ignition
switch without using an ignition key. If this
light comes on in red, you can not turn the
ignition switch without using an ignition
key. For details, refer to “Ignition Switch” in
the “STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS”
section.
If this light blinks in red, it reminds you that
the remote controller is not in the vehicle.
For details, refer to “Keyless Start System”
in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

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Turn Signal Indicators
50G055
When you turn on the left or right turn sig-
nals, the corresponding green arrow on the
instrument panel will flash along with the
respective turn signal lights.
When you turn on the hazard warning
switch, both arrows will flash along with all
of the turn signal lights.High Beam Indicator Light
50G056
This indicator comes on when headlight
high beams are turned on.
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)
Indicator Light (if equipped)
60B245
With the D.R.L. system, the headlights
light, but are dimmer than the low beam,
when the following three conditions are all
met. Whenever the D.R.L. system is oper-
ating, the D.R.L. indicator light remains on.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation
1) The engine is running.
2) The parking brake is released.
3) The lighting switch is at either the
“OFF” or the “middle” position: or
The lighting switch is in the “AUTO”
position and it is light around the light
sensor.
Illumination Indicator Light
64J045
This indicator light comes on when the
lighting switch is in the second or third
position.Transfer Position Indicator Light
(if equipped)
64J044
These indicators show the 4WD operating
mode as described below. When the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position,
these lights come on briefly to let you know
that the lights are working.
(2) (1) (3)
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

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(1): Neutral
(2): 4-wheel drive high range center differ-
ential lock mode
(2) & (3): 4-wheel drive low range center
differential lock mode
No indicators: 4-wheel drive high range
mode
For details, refer to “Using the Transfer
Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
If the indicators (all lights) continue to
blink, there is a problem in the transfer sys-
tem and you should have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.
A/T Selector Position
Indicator (if equipped)
66J034
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this indicator shows the selector
position of automatic transmission.
Speedometer/Odometer/
Tripmeter/Brightness Control
66J035
(1) Speedometer
(2) Odometer/Tripmeter
(3) Odometer/Tripmeter selector, Bright-
ness control knobSpeedometerThe speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in km/h and miles/h.Odometer/TripmeterWhen the ignition switch is turned to “ON”,
the display shows the odometer or tripme-
ter. The odometer records the total dis-
tance the vehicle has been driven. The
tripmeter can be used to measure the dis-
tance traveled on short trips or between
fuel stops.
EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
(3)
EXAMPLE
A/T Selector Position Indicator: 8
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter/Meter Illumination
Control: 8

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64J049
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the display shows the
odometer or trip meter.
The display shows three types of indica-
tion; odometer, trip meter A and trip meter
B. Push the selector knob (3) quickly to
switch the indication among the three.
You can use the two trip meters (A and B)
independently.
64J205
Hold in the selector knob for about 2 sec-
onds to reset the trip meter to zero.
Brightness Control
66J213
(3) Brightness control knob
(4) In this position, the meter lights are
the dimmest and the other instrument
panel lights are turned off.
(5) In this position, the instrument panel
lights are the brightest.
Your vehicle has a system to automatically
dim the instrument panel lights when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position and
the lighting switch is either (a) turned to the
second or third position, or (b) turned to
the “AUTO” position and it is dark around
the light sensor. The level of brightness
depends on the position of the brightness
control knob (3).
To reduce the brightness and activate the
automatic dimming feature, turn the knob
(3) counterclockwise. When the knob (3) is
turned counterclockwise to position (4), the
CAUTION
Keep track of your odometer reading
and check the maintenance sched-
ule regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain
parts can result from failure to per-
form required services at the proper
mileage intervals.
(3) (A) (B)
(C)
About 2 seconds
(3)
(3)
(5) (4)
EXAMPLE
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter/Meter Illumination
Control: 8

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meter brightness becomes dimmest and
the other instrument panel lights are turned
off.
To brighten the instrument panel lights,
turn the knob (3) clockwise.
To cancel the automatic dimming feature
and maintain full brightness, turn the knob
(3) clockwise to position (5).
Tachometer
64J051
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Fuel Gauge
64J052
This gauge gives an approximate indica-
tion of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
“F” stands for full and “E” stands for empty.
If the indicator gets off the graduation of
“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as
soon as possible.
NOTE:
The indicator moves a little depending on
road conditions (for example, slope or
curve) and driving conditions because of
fuel moving in the tank.
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,
fill the fuel tank immediately.
NOTE:
The activation point of the low fuel warning
light (1) varies depending on road condi-
CAUTION
Never drive with the engine speed
indicator in the red zone or severe
engine damage can result.EXAMPLE
(1) (2)
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter/Meter Illumination Control: 8Tachometer: 8
Fuel Gauge: 8

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tions (for example, slope or curve) and
driving conditions because of fuel moving
in the tank.
The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler
door is located on the right side of the vehi-
cle.
Temperature Gauge
64J053
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this gauge indicates the engine
coolant temperature. Under normal driving
conditions, the indicator should stay within
the normal, acceptable temperature range
between “H” and “C”. If the indicator goes
outside this range and approaches “H”,
overheating is indicated. Follow the
instructions in the “If the Engine Over-
heats” of “Emergency Remedies” section.
“PASS AIR BAG OFF”
Indicator
66J021
The “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator is
located on the center of the instrument
panel. When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position, this indicator comes on
for several seconds to let you know the
indicator is working.
While this indicator is turning on, the front
passenger’s front air bag and seat belt pre-
tensioner will be disabled.
For details about the front passenger sens-
ing system, refer to “Supplemental
Restraint System (advanced air bags)” in
the “BEFORE DRIVIING” section.
CAUTION
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
engine overheating is indicated can
result in severe engine damage.
Fuel Gauge: 8
Temperature Gauge: 8
“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator:

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Hazard Warning Switch
64J054
Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-
vate the hazard warning lights. All four turn
signal lights and both turn signal indicators
will flash simultaneously. To turn off the
lights, push the switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn
other traffic during emergency parking or
when your vehicle could otherwise become
a traffic hazard.
Rear Window Defroster and
Outside Rearview Mirrors
Defroster (if equipped) Switch
64J257
When the rear window is fogged, push this
switch to clear the window.
64J258
If the outside rearview mirror has the mark
(2), it is also equipped with the outside
rearview mirrors defroster. When you push
the switch (1), both the outside rearview
mirrors defroster and the rear window
defroster will operate simultaneously.An indicator light will be lit when the
defroster is on. The defroster will only work
when the engine is running. To turn off the
defroster, push the switch again.
(1)
(2)
CAUTION
The rear window defroster and the
outside rearview mirrors use a large
amount of electricity. Be sure to turn
off the defroster after the window has
become clear.
Hazard Warning Switch: 8
Instrument Light Brightness Control: Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch: 8

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Front Fog Light Switch
(if equipped)
64J058
The front fog light comes on when the fog
light switch is pushed in with:
 the lighting switch turned to the third
position and the beams set to the low
beam position, or
 the auto-on headlight system on and the
beams set to the low beam position.
“ESP OFF” Switch
66J039
ESP
® is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler AG.
The “ESP OFF” switch is located on the
center of the instrument panel. You can
turn the ESP
® systems (other than ABS)
on or off using this switch.
To turn off the ESP
® systems (other than
ABS), push and hold the “ESP OFF”
switch until the “ESP OFF” indicator light
comes on.
To turn on all of the ESP
® systems, push
the “ESP OFF” switch again. The “ESP
OFF” indicator light will go out.
NOTE:
 If the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 30 km/h (19 mph), theESP
® systems (other than ABS) will turn
on automatically.
 If the transfer switch (if equipped) is
turned to the “4L LOCK” position, the
ESP® systems (other than ABS) will be
canceled automatically.
 If the ESP
® systems operates continu-
ously, such as when driving on slippery
roads, the traction control functions of
the ESP
® systems may be canceled
temporarily to avoid overheating the
brake pads. After a short period of time,
the ESP® systems (other than ABS) will
turn on automatically and the “ESP OFF”
indicator light will go out.
For details of the ESP
® systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®)” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion.
Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch: 8Front Fog Light Switch: 8
“ESP OFF” Switch:

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Transfer Switch (if equipped)
66J168
The transfer switch is located on the center
of the instrument panel.
For details on how to use this switch, refer
to “Using the Transfer Switch” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Glove Box
64J065
To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.
To close it, push the lid until it latches
securely. If a lock is equipped on the latch
lever, lock the glove box by inserting the
key and turning it clockwise and unlock the
glove box by turning the key counterclock-
wise.
Information Display
66J198
(1) Clock
(2) Thermometer
(3) Instantaneous fuel consumption/
Average fuel consumption/Driving
range
(4) “H” button
(5) “M” button
(6) “DISP” button
(7) Freezing markClock (1)The clock is shown when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
To set the clock, follow the instructions
below.
 To set the hour display, push the “H” but-
ton (4) repeatedly to advance the hour
display. To advance the hour display
WARNING
Never drive with the glove box lid
open. It could cause injury if an acci-
dent occurs.UNLOCK
LOCK
(4)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
EXAMPLE
“ESP OFF” Switch:
Transfer Switch:
Glove Box: 3

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quickly, hold in the “H” button (4) for
about 1 second and continue holding.
 To set the minute display, push the “M”
button (5) repeatedly to advance the
minute display. To advance the minute
display quickly, hold in the “M” button (5)
for about 1 second and continue holding.Thermometer (2)The thermometer shows the outside tem-
perature when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the mark (7) will come on when the display
shows the outside temperature.
NOTE:
The thermometer will not indicate the
actual outside temperature when driving at
low speed, or when stopped.
You can change the unit indication of the
thermometer between °F and °C.
To change the indication, follow the
instructions below.
1) Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position while holding in the
“DISP” button (6).
The unit display of the thermometer will
blink.
66J199
2) Push the “DISP” button (6) quickly to
change the indication between °F and
°C as shown in the illustration.
3) Hold in the “DISP” button (6) for more
than 2 seconds, and the unit indication
will stop blinking.
If you don’t push the “DISP” button (6)
within about 8 seconds after the unit
display starts blinking, the unit display
will automatically stop blinking.Fuel Consumption and Driving
Range (3)This display can be changed to show
instantaneous fuel consumption, average
fuel consumption, driving range. Also, the
display of fuel consumption can be turned
off if you desire.
66J200
Every time you push the “DISP” button (6),
the display will be changed among the fol-
lowing four displays.
(a) Instantaneous fuel consumption
(b) Average fuel consumption
(c) Driving range
(d) No display
(a)
(b)
(c)(d)
Information Display: