Seat SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2009 Owners Manual

ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
79K21-03E
INTERIOR1. Interior Light (P.5-64, P.7-40)
2. Seat Belts (P.2-26)
3. Coat hooks (if equipped) (P.5-70)
4. Side Curtain Air Bags (P.2-46)
5. Sun Visor (P.5-64)
6. Overhead Console Box (if equipped)
(P.5-71)
7. Spot Light (P.5-66, P.7-41)
8. Inside Rearview Mirror (P.2-17)
9. Luggage Compartment Cover
(P.5-74)
10. Rear Seats (P.2-22)
11. Side Air Bags (P.2-46)
12. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-7)
13. Front Seats (P.2-18)
14. Gearshift Lever (P.3-11)
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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTRUMENT PANEL1. Power Window Controls
(if equipped) (P.2-15)
2. Power Mirror Control (if equipped)
(P.2-18)
3. Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)
(P.5-56)
4. Front Air Bags (P.2-45)
5. Cruise Control (P.3-26)
6. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-79)
7. Heating and Air Conditioning System
(P.5-1)
8. Fuel Lid Opener Lever (P.5-62)
9. Front Seat Heater (if equipped)
(P.2-21)
10. Accessory Socket (if equipped)
(P.5-66)
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LOCATION OF WARNING
MESSAGESRead and follow all of the warnings (labels
etc.) on your vehicle. Make sure you
understand all of them. Keep them on the
vehicle. Do not remove the messages for
any reason. If a label comes off or the
messages become difficult to be read,
have it corrected by your SUZUKI dealer.
1. Air bag warning labels
(on both sun visors)
2. Rollover warning label
3. Passenger seat belt warning label
4. Jacking warning label
5. Jacking warning label
6. Fuel filler cap message
7. Transfer switch warning label
8. Brake fluid cap message
9. Engine cooling fan warning label
10. Radiator cap warning label
11. Air conditioner warning label
12. Battery label
13. Side air bag warning label
14. Rear outboard seat belt warning label
15. Rear center seat belt warning label
16. Luggage compartment cover warning
label
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Driver Passenger
Location of Warning Messages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
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BEFORE DRIVING
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BEFORE DRIVINGKeys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-1
Keyless Start System Remote Controller/Keyless Entry
System Transmitter ............................................................. 2-4
Theft Deterrent Light ........................................................... 2-15
Windows .............................................................................. 2-15
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-17
Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-18
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-22
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-26
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ....................... 2-43
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-54
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-55
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-65
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-65
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-65
Temperature Gauge ............................................................ 2-66
Brightness Control .............................................................. 2-66
Information Display (if equipped) ...................................... 2-67
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-75
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ................................ 2-78
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-78
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-79
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................ 2-79
Tilt Steering Lock Lever ..................................................... 2-82
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-82
Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors
Defroster (if equipped) Switch ........................................... 2-82

2-3BEFORE DRIVING
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(when using the power door locking
switch)
To lock or unlock all the doors simulta-
neously, depress the front or rear of the
switch respectively.
NOTE:
 If your vehicle is equipped with the key-
less entry system, you can also lock or
unlock all doors by operating the remote
controller/transmitter. Refer to “Keyless
Start System Remote Controller/Key-
less Entry System Transmitter” in this
section.
 If your vehicle is equipped with the key-
less start system, you can also lock or
unlock all doors by pushing the request
switch on the door handle. Refer to “Key-
less Start System Remote Controller/
Keyless Entry System Transmitter” in
this section.
Child Lock System (rear doors)
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(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
Each of the rear doors is equipped with a
child lock which can be used to help pre-
vent unwanted opening of the door from
inside the vehicle. When the lock lever is in
the “LOCK” position (1), the rear door can
only be opened from outside. When the
lock lever is in the “UNLOCK” position (2),
the rear door can be opened from inside or
outside.
Ta i l g a t eYou can lock or unlock the tailgate by using
the key in the driver’s door lock.
NOTE:
When, in parked condition on a road, the
tailgate is open and hides the lights, it is
necessary to indicate the presence of the
vehicle, for example by means of a warn-
ing triangle or other devices according to
national requirements for use on the road.
If you cannot unlock the tailgate due to a
discharged battery or malfunction, follow
the procedures below to unlock the tailgate
from inside the vehicle.
1) Remove the luggage compartment
cover.
2) Fold the rear seat forward for easier
access. Refer to the “Folding Rear
Seats” section for details on how to fold
the rear seat forward.
WARNING
Be sure to place the child lock sys-
tem in the “LOCK” position whenever
children are seated in the rear.
(1) (2)
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Programming/erasing the remote con-
troller code yourself
Your new vehicle was originally equipped
with two remote controllers.
If you have lost one of the remote control-
lers, you should change the remote con-
troller code in your vehicle’s memory as
soon as possible for security. If you pur-
chase additional remote controllers, the
new remote controllers need to be pro-
grammed into your vehicle’s memory. You
can perform this yourself by using the fol-
lowing procedure:
NOTE:
 You can program up to four remote con-
troller codes into your vehicle’s memory.
The four codes may be the same or dif-
ferent.
 If you try to program a fifth code, the four
remote controller codes that are pro-
grammed will be cleared automatically.
 If you program a new remote controller
code, all of the old remote controller
codes that are in your vehicle’s memory
will be erased automatically. When you
program a new remote controller, you
should reprogram any additional remote
controllers at the same time.
 To purchase new remote controllers, see
your SUZUKI dealer.
 Before you begin programming, have all
of your remote controllers available.To program a new remote controller
1) Close all the doors of the vehicle.
2) Sit in the driver’s seat and confirm that
the driver’s door is unlocked.
3) Insert the key into the ignition switch.
4) Complete steps 1 through 6 described
below within 25 seconds after step 3).
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1. Push the power door locking switch
of the driver’s door to the lock posi-
tion and then push it to the unlock
position.
2. Repeat step 1 two more times.
3. Push the power door locking switch
of the driver’s door to the lock posi-
tion.
4. Remove the key from the ignition
switch and then insert it again.
5. Repeat step 4 three more times.
6. To start the engine, turn the ignition
switch to the “START” position.
Wait for 3 seconds.7. Proceed to step 5) within 60 seconds
after the engine has started.
NOTE:
You cannot program the remote controller
if you don’t complete steps 1 through 6
within 25 seconds.
You cannot program the remote controller
if you do not proceed to step 5) within 60
seconds after the engine has started.
5) Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position.
A buzzer will sound twice and the door
lock switch will be activated from the
lock position to the unlock position
automatically.
6) Press the “LOCK”, “UNLOCK” or
“PANIC” button on the remote control-
ler.
A buzzer will sound twice and the door
lock switch will be activated from the
lock position to the unlock position
automatically.
If you want to program an additional
remote controller, repeat the procedure
of step 6) using the additional remote
controller.
NOTE:
Complete step 6) within 30 seconds.
You can program up to four remote control-
lers.
UNLOCK
(2)LOCK
(1)
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

2-17BEFORE DRIVING
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MirrorsInside Rearview Mirror
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You can adjust the inside rearview mirror
by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi-
cle in the mirror. To adjust the mirror, set
the selector tab (1) to the day position,
then move the mirror up, down or sideways
by hand to obtain the best view.
When driving at night, you can move the
selector tab to the night position to reduce
glare from the headlights of vehicles
behind you.
Outside Rearview Mirrors
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Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you
can just see the side of your vehicle in the
mirrors.
The passenger’s side mirror is a convex
(curved surface) mirror. Objects seen in
this mirror will look smaller and appear far-
ther away than when seen in a flat mirror.
(1)
Day driving Night driving
WARNING
 Always adjust the mirror with the
selector set to the day position.
 Only use the night position if it is
necessary to reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you.
Be aware that in this position you
may not be able to see some
objects that could be seen in the
day position.
WARNING
Be careful when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle or other object
seen in the side convex mirror. Be
aware that objects look smaller and
appear farther away than when seen
in a flat mirror.
Seat Adjustment: 14

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Power Mirror Control (if equipped)
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The switch to control the power rearview
mirrors is located on the driver’s door
panel. You can adjust the mirrors when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion. To adjust the mirrors:
1) Move the selector switch to the left or
right to select the mirror you wish to
adjust.
2) Press the outer part of the switch that
corresponds to the direction in which
you wish to move the mirror.
3) Return the selector switch to the center
position to help prevent unintended
adjustment.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside
rearview mirrors defroster, refer to “Rear
Window Defroster and Outside RearviewMirrors Defroster (if equipped) Switch” in
this section.
Front SeatsSeat Adjustment
(1)
(3) (2)
(4) (2)
(4)(3) (1)
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the driver’s
seat or seatback while driving. The
seat or seatback could move unex-
pectedly, causing loss of control.
Make sure that the driver’s seat and
seatback are properly adjusted
before you start driving.
WARNING
To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
which reduces the effectiveness of
the seat belts as a safety device,
make sure that the seats are adjusted
before the seat belts are fastened.
Seat Adjustment: 14
Head Restraints: 3

2-19BEFORE DRIVING
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Adjusting Seat Position
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The adjustment lever for each front seat is
located under the front of the seat. To
adjust the seat position, pull up on the
adjustment lever and slide the seat forward
or rearward. After adjustment, try to move
the seat forward and rearward to ensure
that it is securely latched.
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If the driver’s seat is equipped with a seat
height adjuster lever on the outboard side
of the seat, raise or lower the seat by pull-
ing up or down the adjuster lever.
Adjusting Seatbacks
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To adjust the seatback angle of front seat,
pull up the lever on the outboard side of
the seat, move the seatback to the desired
position, and release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
WARNING
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.
Head Restraints: 3
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Head Restraints
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Head restraints are designed to help
reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of
an accident. 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 pas-
sengers, adjust the head restraint as high
as possible.
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Each front seats is equipped with a head
restraint.
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(1) Head restraint
(2) Bars
(3) Release knob
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on
the restraint until it clicks. To lower the
restraint, push down on the restraint while
holding in the release knob (3). If a head
restraint must be removed (for cleaning,
replacement, etc.), push in the release
knob and pull the head restraint all the way
out.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to recline the seat-
back to provide enough overhead clear-
ance to remove the head restraint.
WARNING
All occupants, including the driver,
should not operate a vehicle or sit in
a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the
risk of severe injury in the event of a
crash.
WARNING
All head restraints must be rein-
stalled to properly protect vehicle
occupants.
WARNING
 Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
 Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
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(1)
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Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14