Motion SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2022 Owners Manual

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Warning and indicator messages
(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected. Warning and indicator
messageMaster warning
indicator lightSound Cause and remedy
54P000262
Blinks
(only while vehicle
is in motion)Beep (one time from interior
buzzer; only while vehicle is
in motion)A door or tailgate is not properly closed.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and close
the door or tailgate properly. (#1)
Keyless Push Start System
61MM0A163
Off Off This message is displayed when “ACC”
position is selected as the power supply
position. (#1)

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Diesel particulate filter (DPF®)
warning light (for diesel engine
model)
64J244
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 for several seconds so you can
check that the light is working. If the light
comes on when driving, the DPF
® is nearly
clogged. To turn off the warning light, the
vehicle must stay in motion until regenera-
tion has been completed.
The process normally takes about 25 min-
utes.
The optimum condition for ending the pro-
cess are achieved by keeping the vehicle
in motion at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph)
or higher, or an engine speed higher than
2,000 rpm.
If you drive your vehicle until the light goes
out, the regeneration of the DPF
® will be
completed.
For details of the DPF
®, refer to “Diesel
particulate filter (DPF®) (For diesel enginemodel)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE”
section.
“ENG A-STOP” indicator light
(if equipped)
72M00032
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 engine is stopped by “ENG A-
STOP” system, this light comes on.
For details, refer to “ENG A-STOP system
(engine auto stop start system) (if
equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
“ENG A-STOP OFF” light (if equipped)
72M00159
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 “ENG A-STOP OFF”
switch, this light comes on.
If this light blinks when driving, there may
be something wrong with “ENG A-STOP”
system. You should have the system
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.
For details, refer to “ENG A-STOP system
(engine auto stop start system) (if
equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
NOTICE
Regenerate the DPF® when the DPF®
warning light comes on.
Failure to regenerate the DPF® will
cause the vehicle malfunction due to
the clogged filter.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
• You do not need to keep the engine
switch pressed to start the engine.
• The engine will not start unless the
clutch pedal is depressed.
• During the engine starting procedure,
messages on the information display will
help you. Refer to “Information display”
in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for
details.
• You should turn off such loads as the
headlights and air conditioning system to
facilitate starting of the engine.
• Even if you fail to start the engine, the
starter motor will stop turning automati-
cally after a short time. After the starter
motor has stopped or if there is some
problem with the system, the starter
motor will rotate only while the engine
switch is being pressed.
Stopping engine
• Depress the engine switch to stop the
engine after the vehicle stopped com-
pletely.
• In case of emergency, you can stop the
engine by quickly pushing the engine
switch more than 3 times, or pushing
and holding the engine switch for more
than 2 seconds while the vehicle is in
motion.
NOTE:
Except in cases of emergency, do not stop
the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
The steering and braking operation will
require more effort when the engine is
stopped.
Refer to “Braking” in this section.
• If the engine remains stopped for while
after it was stopped unexpectedly or was
raced before stopping, a clicking sound
may be heard from around the engine
when it is restarted. This is not a mal-
function. Always let the engine idle
before stopping it.
Starting a cold and warm engine
(For gasoline engine model)
With your foot taken off the accelerator
pedal, crank the engine by pressing the
engine switch to change the ignition mode
to “START”.
After pressing the engine switch to change
the ignition mode to “START”, the starter
cranks the engine for about 12 seconds
before it can start the engine. If the engine
fails to start at the first attempt, wait about
15 seconds, and then try again while keep-
ing the engine switch pressed while press-
ing down the accelerator pedal 1/3 of full
capacity. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
If you are unable to start the engine using
this procedure, consult your SUZUKI
dealer.NOTICE
• Do not depress the accelerator
during the engine starting proce-
dure.
• If the engine does not respond
when you try to start it with the
engine switch or if the engine
switch repeats cycling through
“LOCK” (OFF) - “ACC” - “ON”
mode, the vehicle battery may be
discharged. Check the voltage of
the vehicle battery before trying
again.
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more
than 12 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start on the
first try, wait about 15 seconds before
trying again.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Diesel particulate filter (DPF®) (For diesel engine model)
The DPF® filters off the soot particles in
the exhaust gas, so the DPF® could get
clogged depending on the driving condi-
tion. The DPF
® is cleaned by the regener-
ating function that combusts the soot
particles in the DPF
® by raising the
exhaust gas temperature during driving or
idling.
When a certain amount of soot particles is
accumulated in the DPF
®, the DPF® will
regenerate automatically to avoid clogging
the filter. When the DPF
® regenerates
during idling, the engine revolutions will
increase by about 100 rpm and the radia-
tor fan will operate. Therefore, you may
hear a little louder engine sounds (includ-
ing the fan sounds) and/or the exhaust gas
temperature could be higher due to com-
bustion of the soot particles.
NOTE:
When you drive or idle your vehicle, white
smoke may be emitted depending on the
grade of fuel used.This is due to automatic regeneration of
particle filter. It does not affect the way the
vehicle runs.
DPF
® warning light
64J244
If the DPF® warning light comes on when
driving, the DPF® is nearly clogged. You
should regenerate the DPF® when the
DPF® warning light comes on. To go out
the warning light, the vehicle must stay in
motion until regeneration has been com-
pleted.
The process normally takes about 25 min-
utes.
The optimum condition to end the process
is achieved by keeping the vehicle in
motion at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) or
higher, or an engine speed higher than
2,000 rpm.
However, you should drive carefully and
within the legal speed limit, and should
take into consideration the surrounding
traffic condition.
If you drive your vehicle until the light goes
out, the regeneration of the DPF
® will be
completed.NOTE:
When the soot particles accumulated in
the DPF
® are combusted, the amount of
the engine oil may increase due to the dilu-
tion with the fuel. This is not a vehicle mal-
function. The soot particles accumulated in
the DPF
® are combusted automatically
during driving. However, they may not be
combusted in the following cases.
• When you drive at low speed for a long
time.
• When you repeat a short-time or short-
distance driving.
1) When the DPF
® warning light comes
on, drive at a speed of 50 km/h (31
mph) or higher for more than 25 min-
utes to regenerate the DPF
® properly.
For details, refer to “Diesel particulate
filter (DPF
®) (For diesel engine model)”
in this section.
2) When the oil change request light
blinks, change the engine oil and oil fil-
ter, and reset the oil life monitoring sys-
tem. To reset the oil life monitoring
system, consult your SUZUKI dealer.
CAUTION
Keep away from the exhaust pipe
when the engine is running. If the
DPF
® is regenerating, the exhaust
gas temperature could be higher.
NOTICE
Regenerate the DPF® when the DPF®
warning light comes on. Failure to
regenerate the DPF® will cause a
vehicle malfunction due to the
clogged filter.

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DRIVING TIPS
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heat damage to the catalytic converter and
other vehicle components.
54G584S
Improving fuel economy
The following instructions will help you
improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling
If you park your vehicle for more than one
minute, stop the engine and start it again
later. When warming up a cold engine,
allow the engine to idle until the tempera-
ture gauge pointer comes up to “C” posi-
tion (if the idling is not prohibited). In this
position, the engine is sufficiently warm for
starting off.
Avoid fast starts
Fast starts away from lights or stop signs
will consume fuel unnecessarily and
shorten engine life. Start off slowly.
Avoid unnecessary stops
Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop-
ping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed
whenever possible. Slowing down and
then accelerating again uses more fuel.
Keep a steady cruising speed
Drive at a constant speed that road and
traffic conditions will permit.NOTICE
To minimize the possibility of cata-
lytic converter or other vehicle dam-
age:
• Maintain the engine in the proper
operating condition.
• In the event of an engine malfunc-
tion, particularly one involving
engine misfire or other apparent
loss of performance, have the vehi-
cle serviced promptly.
• Do not turn off the engine or inter-
rupt the ignition when the transaxle
is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by
pushing or towing the vehicle, or
coasting down a hill.
• Do not idle the engine with any
spark plug wires disconnected or
removed, such as during diagnos-
tic testing.
• Do not idle the vehicle for pro-
longed periods if idling seems
rough or there are other malfunc-
tions.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to get
near the empty level.
WA R N I N G
Be careful where you park and drive;
the catalytic converter and other
exhaust components can get very
hot. As with any vehicle, do not park
or operate this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves can come in contact
with a hot exhaust system.

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DRIVING TIPS
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Stuck vehicle
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transaxle back and forth
between a forward range (or first gear
for manual transaxle) and reverse. This
will create a rocking motion which may
give you enough momentum to free the
vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator
to keep wheel spinning to a minimum
wheel rpm. Remove your foot from the
accelerator while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESP
®,
you may have to turn the ESP® system off
in order to spin the wheels.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, we recommend you
to consult your SUZUKI dealer or a
roadside assistance service. If a towing
service is not available in an emer-
gency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed by a towing cable or chain
secured to the towing hook either on
the front of the vehicle or on the rear of
the vehicle. Refer to “Frame hooks” in
“OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIP-
MENT” section.
54G638S
WA R N I N G
Do not allow anyone to stand near
the vehicle when you are rocking it,
and do not spin the wheels faster
than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph)
on the speedometer. Personal injury
and/or vehicle damage may result
from spinning the wheels too fast.
NOTICE
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
longed rocking can cause engine
overheating or transaxle damage.
WA R N I N G
In addition to following the driving
tips in this section, it is important to
observe the following precautions.
• Check that your tires are in good
condition and always maintain the
specified tire pressure. Refer to
“Tires” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for
details.
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54P00-01E
No-Using Conditions
- When temperature under -40
.
- On miring or sand ground.
- On big gradient road.
-In extreme nature condition: rainstorm, typhoon, cyclone, snowstorm,thunder-storm, etc.
- Loading dangerous heavy, for instance: melted metal, acidity substance, radioactivity
substance or specially crisp goods.
-Contact with hood directly.
-Using on boat.
-The ground with difference in level.
Operation instructions
Whenever a wheel is changed, always remove any corrosion
that may be present on inside of wheel and wheel mounting
surface on vehicle.
Details:
Please operate according to the “operation instructions”.
Operate the jack on the level ground while checking the jack
and the load.
Mustn’t operate under raising load, unless the load is fastened
surely.
- Park the car on the flat, level ground and apply the brake
firmly.
- Set transmission in “reverse”(automatic transmission in
“park”).
- Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
- Remove jacking tools and spare tire from stowage area.
- Block front and rear of wheel diagonally opposite wheel
being removed before operating jack.
- Loosen, but do not remove wheel nuts by turning wrench counter clockwise.
- Raise jack until jack-head groove fits boss of frame see illustrations.
- Operate jack with slow, smooth motion, using jack handle.
- Raise vehicle so an inflated tire will just clear surface, remove nuts and wheel.
- Install wheel, then slightly tighten each nut, wheel must be seated on hub.
- Lower vehicle, and fully tighten wheel nuts in across-cross sequence by turning wrench
clockwise.
Maintenance
- Please prevent the JACK SCREW from accretion of dirt.
- Check the nameplate, keep the shape same as original.
- No-rejigger the jack’s construction privately.
- After any use, consult immediately your Suzuki Dealer or Service Partner for inspection
and maintenance of the jack.
- If the label (sticker) is damaged, please consult your Suzuki Dealer or Service Partner.
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