child seat SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2022 Owners Manual

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60G404
BEFORE DRIVING
Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door locks ............................................................................ 2-2
Keyless push start system remote controller /
Keyless entry system transmitter ...................................... 2-6
Theft deterrent light (if equipped) ...................................... 2-16
Windows .............................................................................. 2-16
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-20
Front seats ........................................................................... 2-21
Rear seats ............................................................................ 2-24
Seat belts and child restraint systems .............................. 2-28
Child restraint system ........................................................ 2-40
Supplemental restraint system (air bags) ......................... 2-50
Instrument cluster ............................................................... 2-63
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-64
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-64
Fuel gauge ........................................................................... 2-64
Temperature gauge ............................................................. 2-65
Brightness control .............................................................. 2-65
Information display ............................................................. 2-66
Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 2-88
Lighting control lever ........................................................2-102
Front fog light switch (if equipped) ..................................2-107
Headlight leveling switch (if equipped) ............................2-108
Turn signal control lever ...................................................2-108
Hazard warning switch ......................................................2-110
Windshield wiper and washer lever .................................2-110
Tilt/telescoping steering lock lever ..................................2-114
Horn .....................................................................................2-115
Heated rear window switch / heated outside rearview
mirror switch (if equipped) ................................................2-115

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To release this system:
To unlock the driver's door, insert the key in
the driver’s door lock and turn the top of
the key toward the rear of the vehicle once.
NOTE:
You can switch the function that unlocks all
doors from requiring two turns to requiring
one turn, and vice versa, via the informa-
tion display setting mode. For details on
how to use the information display, refer to
“Information display” in this section.
Child-proof locks (rear door)
54P000203
(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
Each of the rear doors is equipped with a
child-proof lock which can be used to help
prevent unwanted opening of the door
from inside the vehicle. When the lock
lever is in LOCK position (1), the rear door
can only be opened from outside. When
the lock lever is in UNLOCK position (2),
the rear door can be opened from inside or
outside.
Ta i l g a t e
54P000204
(1) Tailgate unlatch switch
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by
using the key in the driver’s door lock.
To open the tailgate, push and hold the tail-
gate unlatch switch (1) and lift the tailgate.
NOTE:
When the tailgate is closed incompletely,
follow the procedure below:
1) Push the tailgate unlatch switch (1) and
open the tailgate.
2) After a few seconds, close the tailgate.
3) Check that the tailgate is closed com-
pletely.
FrontRear
WA R N I N G
Place the child-proof lock in LOCK
position whenever children are
seated in the rear.
(1)(2)
EXAMPLE(1)
EXAMPLE

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• To select the low heat range, push “LO”
side (3) of the switch. The low side indi-
cator light will illuminate when the heater
is on.
• To select the high heat range, push “HI”
side (4) of the switch. The high side indi-
cator light will illuminate when the heater
is on.
• To turn off the heater, return the switch to
the level position. Check that the indica-
tor light goes off.
86G064
Rear seats
Seat adjustment
WA R N I N G
Improperly using the seat heater can
be hazardous. An occupant can suf-
fer burns even if the heating tempera-
ture is fairly low, if the occupant
wears thin pants, a thin skirt or
shorts and leaves the heater on for
long periods.
Avoid using the seat heater for these
occupants:
• People who have reduced feeling in
their legs, including the elderly or
those with certain disabilities.
• Small children or anyone with sen-
sitive skin.
• People who are asleep or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
which make them tired.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the heater ele-
ment:
• Do not subject the front seats to
heavy impacts, such as children
jumping on them.
• Do not cover the seat with any
insulating materials such as blan-
kets or cushions.
WA R N I N G
To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
which reduces the effectiveness of
the seat belts as a safety device,
check that the seats are adjusted
before the seat belts are fastened.
WA R N I N G
All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-
mum protection when seatbacks are
in the upright position.

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Head restraints
Head restraints are designed to help
reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case
of an accident.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to fold forward the
seatback to provide enough overhead
clearance to remove the head restraint.
Adjust the head restraint to the position
which places the center of the head
restraint closest to the top of your ears. If
this is not possible for very tall passengers,
adjust the head restraint as high as possi-
ble.Rear
61MM0A033
To raise the rear head restraint, pull
upward the restraint until it clicks. To lower
the restraint, push down the restraint while
holding in the lock lever. If a head restraint
must be removed (for cleaning, replace-
ment, etc.), push in the lock lever and pull
the head restraint all the way out.
When installing a child restraint system,
remove the head restraint.
Folding rear seats
The rear seats of your vehicle can be
folded forward to provide additional cargo
space.
To fold the rear seats forward:
1) Lower the head restraint fully.
2) Hook the webbing of rear seat belts on
the belt guide. For details on rear out-
side seat belt guide, refer to “Rear out-
side seat belt guide” in this section.
3) Stow the rear center lap-shoulder belt.
Refer to “Lap-shoulder belt with detach-
able connector” in this section.
54P000219
4) Pull the release lever on the top of each
split seat, and fold the seatbacks for-
ward.
WA R N I N G
• Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
• Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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Seat belts and child restraint
systems
65D231S65D606 65D201
WA R N I N G
Wear your seat belts at all times.
WA R N I N G
An air bag supplements or adds to
the frontal crash protection offered
by seat belts. The driver and all pas-
sengers must be properly restrained
by fastening seat belts at all times,
whether or not an air bag is mounted
at their seating position, to minimize
the risk of severe injury or death in
the event of a crash.
WA R N I N G
• Never allow persons to ride in the
cargo area of a vehicle. In the event
of an accident, there is a much
greater risk of injury for persons
who are not riding in a seat with
their seat belt securely fastened.
• Seat belts should always be
adjusted as follows:
– the lap portion of the belt should
be worn low across the pelvis,
not across the waist.
– the shoulder straps should be
worn on the outside shoulder
only, and never under the arm.
– the shoulder straps should be
away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.
(Continued)
Above the pelvis
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Seat belts should never be worn
with the straps twisted and should
be adjusted as tightly as is com-
fortable to provide the protection
for which they have been designed.
A slack belt will provide less pro-
tection than a snug belt.
• Check that each seat belt buckle is
inserted into the proper buckle
catch. It is possible to cross the
buckles in the rear seat.
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Across the pelvis

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65D199
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Pregnant women should use seat
belts, although specific recommen-
dations about driving should be
made by the woman’s medical advi-
sor. Remember that the lap portion
of the belt should be worn as low
as possible across the hips, as
shown in the illustration.
• Do not fasten your seat belt over
hard or breakable objects in your
pockets or on your clothing. If an
accident occurs, objects such as
glasses, pens, etc. under the seat
belt can cause injury.
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as low as possible
across the hips
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Never use the same seat belt for
more than one occupant and never
attach a seat belt over an infant or
child being held on an occupant’s
lap. Such seat belt use could cause
serious injury in the event of an
accident.
• Periodically inspect seat belt
assemblies for excessive wear and
damage. Seat belts should be
replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or damaged
in any way. It is essential to replace
the entire seat belt assembly after it
has been worn in a severe impact,
even if damage to the assembly is
not obvious.
• Children aged 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in the rear
seat.
• Infants and small children should
never be transported unless they
are properly restrained. Restraint
systems for infants and small chil-
dren can be purchased locally and
should be used. Check that the
system you purchase meets appli-
cable safety standards. Read and
follow all the directions provided
by the manufacturer.
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WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• For children, if the shoulder belt
irritates the neck or face, move the
child closer to the center of the
vehicle.
• Avoid contamination of seat belt
webbing by polishes, oils, chemi-
cals, and particularly battery acid.
Cleaning may safely be carried out
using mild soap and water.
• Do not insert any items such as
coins and clips into the seat belt
buckles, and be careful not to spill
liquids into these parts. If foreign
materials get into a seat belt
buckle, the seat belt may not work
properly.
• All seatbacks should always be in
an upright position when driving,
or seat belt effectiveness may be
reduced. Seat belts are designed to
offer maximum protection when
seatbacks are in the upright posi-
tion.

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Seat belt inspection
65D209S
Periodically check if the seat belts work
properly and are not damaged. Check the
webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and guide loops. Replace any
seat belts which do not work properly or
are damaged.
Child restraint systems
60G332S
Infant restraint - rear seat only
80JC007
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Inspect all seat belt assemblies after
any crash. Any seat belt assembly
which was in use during a crash
(other than a very minor one) should
be replaced, even if damage to the
assembly is not obvious. Any seat
belt assembly which was not in use
during a crash should be replaced if
it does not function properly, it is
damaged in any way or the seat belt
pretensioners were activated (that is,
if the front air bags were activated).
EXAMPLE

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Child restraint
80JC016
Booster seat
80JC008
SUZUKI highly recommends that you use
a child restraint system to restrain infants
and small children. Many different types of
child restraint systems are available; checkthat the restraint system you select meets
applicable safety standards.
All child restraint systems are designed to
be secured in vehicle seats either by seat
belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap-
shoulder belts) or by special rigid lower
anchor bars built into the seat. Whenever
possible, SUZUKI recommends that child
restraint systems be installed on the rear
seat. According to accident statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly restrained in
rear seating positions than in front seating
positions.
(For EU countries)
When purchasing a child restraint and
install it to your SUZUKI vehicle, refer to
the information about suitability for child
restraints shown in “Child restraint system”
in this section.
NOTE:
Observe any statutory regulation about
child restraints.
58MS030
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLEWA R N I N G
(Vehicle without the front passenger
air bag deactivation system)
Do not install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger’s
seat. If the passenger’s front air bag
inflates, a child in a rear-facing child
restraint could be killed or severely
injured. The back of a rear-facing
child restraint would be too close to
the inflating air bag.

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65D608
65D609
WA R N I N G
(Vehicle with the front passenger air
bag deactivation system)
When using a child restraint system
on the front passenger’s seat, the
front passenger’s air bag system
must be deactivated; otherwise
deployment of the front passenger’s
air bag could result in the death or
serious injury of the child.
WA R N I N G
If you install a child restraint system
in the rear seat, slide the front seat
far enough forward so that the child’s
feet do not touch the front seatback.
This will help avoid injury to the child
in the event of an accident.
WA R N I N G
Children could be endangered in a
crash if their child restraint systems
are not properly secured in the vehi-
cle. When installing a child restraint
system, follow the instructions
below. Secure the child in the
restraint system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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Child restraint system
Child restraint
The suitability of each passenger’s seat position for carriage of children and fitting of child restraint system is shown in the table below.
Whenever you carry children under 12 years of age or smaller than 150 cm, properly use the child restraints which conform to UN Ve h i -
cle Regulation No. 44, the standard for child restraints, referring to the table.
Installation suitability of child restraint systems
In case the front passenger airbag is activated.
Mass GroupSeating position (or other site)
Front Passenger Rear Outboard Rear CenterIntermediate
OutboardIntermediate
Center
group 0 up to 10 kg X U X N.A. N.A.
group 0+ up to 13 kg X U X N.A. N.A.
group I 9 to 18 kg X U X N.A. N.A.
group II 15 to 25 kg X UF X N.A. N.A.
group III 22 to 36 kg X UF X N.A. N.A.