Lock SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2012 Owners Manual

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SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
Fuel recommendation: Brake and clutch fluid:
Engine oil recommendation:
Tire cold pressure: Engine oil with “Starburst” symbol
For further details, see “Engine Oil and Filter” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.DOT3
See the “Tire Information Label” located on the
driver’s door lock pillar.

 



    
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Automatic transmission fluid:
SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309

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SERVICE STATION GUIDE1. Fuel (see section 1)
2. Engine hood (see section 5)
3. Tire changing tools (see section 8)
4. Engine oil dipstick
(see section 7)
5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(see section 7)
6. Engine coolant (see section 7)
7. Windshield washer fluid
(see section 7)
8. Battery (see section 7)
9. Tire pressure (see Tire Information
Label on driver’s door lock pillar)
10. Spare tire (see section 8)
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8(4A/T)
(5A/T)

ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXTERIOR1. Rear Window Wiper (P.2-81)
2. Engine Hood (P.5-63)
3. Windshield Wiper (P.2-79)
4. Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors
(if equipped) (P.5-78)
5. Radio Antenna (P.5-8)
6. Spare Wheel (P.8-3)
7. Tailgate (P.2-3)
8. Fuel Filler Cap (P.5-62)
9. Outside Rearview Mirror (P.2-17)
10. Door Locks (P.2-1)
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EXAMPLE
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BEFORE DRIVING
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60G404
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

2-1BEFORE DRIVING
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Keys
54G489
Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped
on a metal tag provided with the keys.
Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose
your keys, you will need this number to
have new keys made. Write the number
below for your future reference.
Ignition Key ReminderA buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in the
ignition switch when the driver’s door is
opened.
Door LocksSide Door Locks
60A009
To lock a front door from outside the vehi-
cle:
 Insert the key and turn the top of the key
toward the front of the vehicle, or
 Turn the lock knob forward and close the
door. KEY NUMBER:
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Always lock all doors when driving.
Locking the doors helps to prevent
occupants from being thrown from
the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent. It also helps prevent unin-
tended opening of the doors.
Rear
FrontLOCKUNLOCK
Keys: 8
Spare Tire Nut Lock: 5

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To unlock a front door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the rear of the vehicle.
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To lock a door from inside the vehicle, turn
the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob
rearward to unlock the door.
To lock a rear side door from outside the
vehicle, turn the lock knob forward and
close the door.
Power Door Locking System
(if equipped)
64J003
You can lock and unlock all doors (includ-
ing the tailgate) simultaneously by:
 Turning the key in the driver’s door lock,
or
 Pushing the power door locking switch
located on the door panel of either front
door.
(when using the key)
To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the
key in the driver’s door lock, and turn the
key to the LOCK side.
To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert
the key in the driver’s door lock and turn
the key to the UNLOCK side twice.Driver’s side
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Front passenger’s side
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UNLOCK LOCK
UNLOCK
Rear
Front LOCK
EXAMPLE
UNLOCK LOCK
UNLOCK LOCK
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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.
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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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3) Remove the cap (1) by hand.
4) Break the vinyl using a jack handle or a
flat blade screwdriver to access the
emergency lever (2).
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5) Push down on the emergency lever (2)
using a jack handle or a flat blade
screwdriver. To lock the tailgate, push
up on the emergency lever (2).
After using the emergency lever, be sure to
see your SUZUKI dealer.
Keyless Start System Remote
Controller/Keyless Entry
System Transmitter
66J111
Your vehicle is equipped with either a key-
less start system remote controller (Type
A) or a keyless entry system transmitter
(Type B). The remote controller has a key-
less entry system and a keyless start sys-
tem. The transmitter has only a keyless
entry system. For details, refer to the fol-
lowing explanations.
(1)
WARNING
To avoid injury, do not use your fin-
ger to push the emergency lever.
(2)
Type A Type B
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

2-5BEFORE DRIVING
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Keyless Start System Remote
Controller (Type A)The remote controller enables the following
operations:
 You can lock or unlock the doors by
operating the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons
on the remote controller. Refer to the
explanation in this section.
 You can lock or unlock the doors (includ-
ing the tailgate) by pushing the request
switch on the door handle of each door
or the tailgate. For details, refer to the
explanation in this section.
 You can start the engine without using
an ignition key. For details, refer to “Igni-
tion Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE” section.
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(1) “LOCK” button
(2) “UNLOCK” button
(3) “PANIC” button“LOCK” button (1) / “UNLOCK” button
(2) function
You can lock or unlock all doors (including
the tailgate) simultaneously by operating
the remote controller near the vehicle.
 To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but-
ton (1).
 To unlock the driver’s door, push the
“UNLOCK” button (2) once.
 To unlock other doors, wait a second or
two, then push the “UNLOCK” button (2)
a second time. If you “double-click” too
fast, the doors will not unlock.
The turn signal lights will flash once when
the doors are locked.
When the doors are unlocked:
 The turn signal lights will flash twice.
 If the interior light switch is in the
“DOOR” position, the interior light will
turn on for about 15 seconds and then
fade out. If you push in the ignition
switch or insert the key during this time,
the light will start to fade out immedi-
ately.
Be sure the doors are locked after you
operate the “LOCK” button (1).
If no door is opened within about 30 sec-
onds after the “UNLOCK” button (2) is
operated, the doors will automatically lock
again.NOTE:
 The maximum operating distance of the
remote controller is about 5 m (16 ft.),
but this can vary depending on the sur-
roundings, especially near other trans-
mitting devices such as radio towers or
CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.
 The door locks cannot be operated with
the remote controller if the ignition switch
is in a position other than “LOCK”, or the
ignition key is inserted in the ignition
switch.
If any door is open, you cannot lock the
door by operating the remote controller,
however unlock the door.
 You cannot lock the door unless all of the
doors are closed completely.
 If you lose one of the remote controllers,
ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-
sible for a replacement. Be sure to have
your dealer program the new remote
controller code in your vehicle’s memory
so that the old code is erased, or per-
form the programming procedure your-
self according to the instructions in this
section.
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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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“PANIC” button (3) function
This function is to get the attention of oth-
ers.
Press the “PANIC” button (3) for more than
1 second. The headlights and taillights will
blink for about 30 seconds. Also, the horn
will sound intermittently for about 30 sec-
onds at the same time.
To cancel the “PANIC” mode, press any
button (PANIC, LOCK or UNLOCK) on the
remote controller. You can also insert the
key in the ignition switch and turn to the
“ON” position to cancel the “PANIC” mode.
NOTE:
The “PANIC” button function will not acti-
vate when the key is in the ignition switch.Keyless unlocking/locking using the
request switches
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When the remote controller is within the
operating range described in this section,
you can lock or unlock the doors by push-
ing the request switch (1) on the door han-
dle of each door or the tailgate.
To lock all doors when all doors are
unlocked:
 Push the request switch on one of the
door handles once.
The turn signal lights will flash once when
the doors are locked.
To unlock a door or all doors:
 Push the request switch on the door
handle once to unlock only one door.
 Push the request switch on the door
handle twice to unlock all doors.When the doors are unlocked:
 The turn signal lights will flash twice.
 If the interior light switch is in the
“DOOR” position, the interior light will
turn on for about 15 seconds and then
fade out. If you push in the ignition
switch or insert the key during this time,
the light will start to fade out immedi-
ately.
Be sure the doors are locked after you
operate the request switch to lock the
doors.
NOTE:
 The door locks cannot be operated by
the request switch under the following
conditions:
– If any door is open or is not completely
closed.
– If the ignition switch is in a position
other than “LOCK”.
– If the ignition key is inserted in the igni-
tion switch.
 If no doors are opened within about 30
seconds after unlocking the doors by
pushing the request switch, the doors
will be locked again automatically.
(1)
(1)
EXAMPLE
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8