SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2022 Owners Manual

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Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (if equipped)” in “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section for additional
details on the tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem. Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for information
on maintaining proper tire pressure.
WA R N I N G
The load-carrying capacity of your
tires is reduced at lower inflation
pressures. If your tires are even mod-
erately under-inflated, the load on the
tires may exceed the load-carrying
capacity of the tires, which could lead
to tire failure. The low tire pressure
warning light will not alert you to this
condition, because it only comes on
when one or more of your tires
becomes significantly under-inflated.
Check and adjust your tire inflation
pressure at least once a month. Refer
to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.
WA R N I N G
Continuing to drive with the low tire
pressure warning light on can lead to
an accident, resulting in severe injury
or death.
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on and stays on, reduce your
speed and avoid abrupt steering and
braking. Be aware that driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire can
cause the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure, and may affect
steering control and brake effective-
ness. Stop the vehicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and check your
tires.
• If you have a flat tire, replace it with
the spare tire (if equipped). Refer to
“Jacking instructions” in “EMER-
GENCY SERVICE” section for the
tire replacement method. Also refer
to “Replacing tires and/or wheels”
for instructions on how to restore
normal operation of the TPMS after
you have had a flat tire.
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WA R N I N G
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• If your vehicle is equipped with a
flat tire repair kit instead of a spare
tire, refer to “Flat tire repair kit (if
equipped)” in “EMERGENCY SER-
VICE” section for instructions on
how to perform an emergency
repair of a flat tire.
• If one or more of your tires is
under-inflated, adjust the inflation
pressure of all tires to the recom-
mended inflation pressure as soon
as possible.

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Brake system warning light
65D477
Three different types of operations exist
depending on the vehicle’s specification.
• The light comes on briefly when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” position or
the engine switch is pressed to change
the ignition mode to “ON”.
• The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch
in “ON” position or the ignition mode is
“ON”.
• The light comes on under either or both
of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
specified level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking
brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is adequate.
The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake
force control function (proportioning valve
function) of the ABS system fails.If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system.
If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping the vehicle on the shoulder of
the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive the
vehicle cautiously at low speed to the
nearest dealer for repairs or tow the
vehicle to the nearest dealer for repairs.
NOTE:
Because the brake system is self-adjust-
ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake
pads become worn. Replenishing the
brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
periodic maintenance.
NOTE:
Parking brake reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to release the parking brake if you
start the vehicle without releasing the park-
ing brake. Check that the parking brake is
fully released and the brake system warn-
ing light turns off.
WA R N I N G
Remember that stopping distance
may be longer, you may have to push
harder on the pedal, and the pedal
may go down farther than normal.
WA R N I N G
If any of the following conditions
occur, you should immediately ask
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
• If the brake system warning light
does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
brake has been fully released.
• If the brake system warning light
does not come on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” posi-
tion or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to
“ON”.
• If the brake system warning light
comes on at any time during vehi-
cle operation.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warn-ing light
65D529
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
If the light stays on or comes on when driv-
ing, there may be something wrong with
the ABS.
If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” or
change the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch
and then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly and
then turns off, the system is normal. If the
warning light still stays on, something is
wrong with the system.
If the light and the brake system warning
light stay on or come on simultaneously
when driving, your ABS system is
equipped with the rear brake force control
function (proportioning valve function) andthere may be something wrong with both
the rear brake force control function and
the anti-lock function of the ABS system.
If one of the above occurs, have the sys-
tem inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS sys-
tem.
For details of ABS system, refer to “Anti-
lock brake system (ABS)” in “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
ESP® warning light
52KM133
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.
This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the following systems is activated.
• Stability control system
• Traction control system
• Hill descent control system (if equipped)
If this light blinks, drive carefully.When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, the light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working. If the light stays on or
comes on when driving, there may be
something wrong with the ESP
® systems
(other than ABS). You should have the
system inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
For details of the ESP
® systems, refer to
“Electronic stability program (ESP®)” in
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
WA R N I N G
The ESP® systems cannot prevent
accidents. Always drive carefully.

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ESP® OFF indicator light
57L30045
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When the ESP
® OFF switch is pushed to
turn off the ESP® systems (other than
ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light comes
on and stays on.
For details of the ESP
® systems, refer to
“Electronic stability program (ESP®)” in
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Hill descent control indicator light (if equipped)
79K050
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When you push the hill descent control
switch and the hill descent control operat-
ing conditions are fulfilled, the hill descent
control indicator comes on. If the hill
descent control indicator blinks, the hill
descent control will not be activated.
For details of the hill descent control sys-
tem, refer to “Hill descent control system (if
equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
Oil pressure light
50G051
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on. When the engine is started, the
light goes out. The light will come on and
remain on if there is insufficient oil pres-
sure. If the light comes on when driving,
pull off the road as soon as you can and
stop the engine.
Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-
tem should be inspected by your SUZUKI
dealer before you drive the vehicle again.
NOTICE
• If you operate the engine with this
light on, severe engine damage can
result.
• Do not rely on the oil pressure light
to indicate the need to add oil. Peri-
odically check the engine oil level.

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Charging light
50G052
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on. When the engine is started, the
light goes out. The light will come on and
remain on if there is something wrong with
the battery charging system. If the light
comes on when the engine is running, the
charging system should be inspected
immediately by your SUZUKI dealer.
Driver’s seat belt reminder light /
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (if equipped)
60G049
When the driver or front passenger does
not buckle his or her seat belt, this light will
come on and/or blink.
For details of the seat belt reminder, refer
to “Seat belts and child restraint systems”
in this section.
AIR BAG light
63J030
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
blinks or comes on for several seconds so
you can check that the light is working.
The light will come on and stay on if there
is a problem in the air bag system or the
seat belt pretensioner system.
WA R N I N G
If AIR BAG light does not blink or
come on briefly when the ignition
switch is turned to “ON” position or
the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”,
stays on for more than 10 seconds,
or comes on while driving, the air bag
system or the seat belt pretensioner
system may not work properly. Have
both systems inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.

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Malfunction indicator light
65D530
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction
indicator light is provided on the instrument
cluster to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on. When the engine is started, the
light goes out.
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or blinks when the engine is running, there
is a damage in the emission control sys-
tem.
Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer to
have the damage fixed.
(For EU specification vehicle)
Also, if this light comes on when the
engine is running, there is a problem with
the continuously variable transaxle sys-
tem. Ask your SUZUKI dealer to have the
system inspected.
Immobilizer/keyless push start sys-tem warning light
80JM122
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working. If this light stays on, there
is a problem with the system.
Open door warning light
54G391
This light remains on until all doors (includ-
ing the tailgate) are completely closed.
If any door (including the tailgate) is open
when the vehicle is moving, a ding sounds
to remind you to close all doors completely.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
the malfunction indicator light is on
or blinking can cause permanent
damage to the vehicle’s emission
control system, and can affect fuel
economy and driveability.

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Low fuel warning light
54G343
If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank
immediately.
When this light comes on, a ding sounds
once to remind you to fill the fuel.
If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds
every time when the ignition switch is
turned to “ON” position or the engine
switch is pressed to change the ignition
mode to “ON”.
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.
Electric power steering light
79J039
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on. When the engine is started, the
light goes out.
If this light comes on while driving, the
power steering system may not work prop-
erly. Have the system inspected by your
SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
The following steering wheel operations
may gradually take more effort while park-
ing or driving at a very low speed. This is
not a malfunction of the steering system,
but the power steering control system lim-
its the power assist in order to prevent it
from overheating.
• The steering wheel is operated very
often.
• The steering wheel is kept in a fully
turned position for a long while.
When the power steering control system
cools down, the power steering system will
return to its original condition.However, repeating these operations could
cause damage to the power steering sys-
tem.
NOTE:
If the power steering system does not work
properly, it will require greater effort to
steer, but you still will be able to steer.
NOTE:
If the steering is operated, you may hear
noise caused by electric power steering
operation. This is normal and indicates that
the power steering system works properly.

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Radar brake support system indica-tor light (if equipped)
54P000255
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When the brake support system is acti-
vated, this light blinks rapidly.
In the following situations, this light will come
on and the radar brake support system will
stop functioning when the ignition switch is
in “ON” position or the ignition mode is “ON”.
• When there is a problem with the radar
brake support system. In this case, you
should have the system inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
• When dirt is detected on the surface of
the radar sensor cover. In this case,
clean the cover.
• When there is a problem with the ABS or
ESP
®. The ABS warning light or the
ESP® warning light will also come on.• When there is a problem with the brake
control systems.
For details, refer to “Radar brake support
system (if equipped)” in “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Radar brake support system OFF indicator light (if equipped)
54P000254
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
In the following situations, this light will come
on and the radar brake support system will
stop functioning when the ignition switch is
in “ON” position or the ignition mode is “ON”.
• When the radar brake support OFF
switch is pushed and held to turn off the
radar brake support system.
• When the ESP
® OFF switch is pushed to
turn off the ESP® systems (other than
ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light will
also come on.
For details, refer to “Radar brake support
system (if equipped)” in “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.

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Adaptive cruise control system warning light (if equipped)
54P000233
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
If this light stays on, there is a problem with
the adaptive cruise control system. Have
the system inspected by your SUZUKI
dealer.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light (if equipped)
64J046
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
If this light comes on, there is a problem
with the automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem. Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI
dealer to have the problem corrected.
Rear fog light indicator light
(if equipped)
54G491
The rear fog light indicator light comes on
when the rear fog light operates.
LED headlight warning light (if equipped)
54P000234
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
If this light comes on, there is a problem
with the LED headlight. Park the vehicle in
a safe place and consult your SUZUKI
dealer to have the problem corrected.

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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 cluster 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.
Main beam (high beam) indicator
light
50G056
This indicator comes on when headlight
main beams (high beams) are turned on.
Illumination indicator light
64J045
This indicator light comes on while the
position lights, tail light and/or the head-
lights are on.
4WD warning light (if equipped)
57L30042
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
• This light comes on if there is any prob-
lem with the four-mode 4WD system.
The system will be deactivated automati-
cally.
• The light blinks if the vehicle is in either
of the following conditions, and the sys-
tem will be deactivated automatically.
– Wheels of different diameters are fitted
to the vehicle.
– Drive train components overheat as a
result of spinning of a drive wheel in
mud or snow.
NOTE:
Should the light blink, immediately move
the vehicle to a safe place and park it there
to protect the drive train components. If
you let the engine run at idle for a while
except for the case of different sized
wheels are fitted, the light will go out and
the system will resume.