hill SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2018 Owners Manual

ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Lighting control lever (P.2-102)/
Turn signal control lever (P.2-108)
2. Remote audio controls (if equipped)
(P.5-81)
3. Driver’s front air bag (P.2-51)
4. Engine hood release handle (P.5-2)
5. Headlight leveling
switch (if equipped) (P.2-108)/
Front fog light switch (if equipped)
(P.2-107)/
ESP
® OFF switch (P.3-78)/
Parking sensor switch (if equipped)
(P.3-64)/
“ENG A-STOP OFF” switch
(if equipped) (P.3-29)/
Hill descent control switch
(if equipped) (P.3-80)/
FAR/NEAR setting switch
(if equipped) (P.3-55)/
Radar brake support OFF switch
(if equipped) (P.3-57)
6. Driver’s knee air bag (if equipped)
(P.2-51)
7. Tilt/telescoping steering lock lever
(P.2-114)
8. Fuel lid opener lever (P.5-1)
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Warning and indicator
messageMaster warning
indicator lightSound Cause and remedy
ESP
®
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Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) There may be a problem with ESP® sys-
tem.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
Hill Hold Control System
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Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) There may be a problem with hill descent
control system (if equipped) and hill hold
control system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.

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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
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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
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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)
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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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Reverse gear (6MT model): with lifting up
ring, shift the gearshift lever to the right,
engage gear.
Downshifting maximum allowable
speeds
5MT model (for M16A engine)6MT model (for D16AA engine)
*NOTE:
You may not accelerate to the maximum
allowable speed because of the driving sit-
uation and/or the vehicle condition.
Downshifting km/h (mph)
2nd to 1st 45 (28)
3rd to 2nd 90 (56)
4th to 3rd 135 (84)
5th to 4th 190 (119)*
EXAMPLE
Downshifting km/h (mph)
2nd to 1st 45 (28)
3rd to 2nd 75 (47)
4th to 3rd 130 (81)
5th to 4th 180 (113)*
6th to 5th 225 (141)*
NOTICE
Do not downshift to a lower gear at
the speed faster than the maximum
allowable speeds for the next lower
speed, or severe engine damage can
result.
WA R N I N G
• Reduce your speed and downshift
to a lower gear before going down
a long or steep hill. A lower gear
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or
they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.
• When driving on slippery roads,
slow down before downshifting.
Excessive and/or sudden changes
in engine speed may cause loss of
traction, which could cause you to
lose control.
NOTICE
Check that the vehicle is completely
stationary before you shift into
reverse.
NOTICE
• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
slope. Depress the clutch fully
when shifting.
• When shifting or starting off, do not
race the engine. Racing the engine
can shorten engine life and cause
negative effect to smooth shifting.

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(2) Deceleration control
(A vehicle ahead is within radar range
and going slower than the set speed)
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Your vehicle slows down, and maintains
the same speed as the speed of the vehi-
cle ahead to maintain the following dis-
tance.
• Possible detecting distance between
your vehicle and a vehicle ahead is
within about 100 m (328 ft).
(3) Following control
(A vehicle ahead is within radar range
and going at a steady speed)
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Your vehicle follows the vehicle ahead,
keeping a constant distance, without
exceeding the set speed.NOTE:
• When your vehicle is getting close to the
vehicle ahead while deceleration control
or following control is functioning, a fron-
tal collision warning is activated.
• When operating brake pedal during fol-
lowing control, you might feel that a
brake is heavy. However, this is normal
in the brake system. This occurs
because of the feature of adaptive cruise
control system.
(4) Acceleration control
(A vehicle ahead goes out of range)
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The adaptive cruise control system accel-
erates your vehicle to the set speed, and
then maintains it.
Situations where radar will not acti-vate properly
Under the following situations, there is a
high possibility that deceleration control,
following control and acceleration control
will not function properly, even if a vehicle
ahead is within radar range.
• When vehicle is driven in a traffic jam
• When vehicle is driven on sharp curves
• When vehicle is driven on slippery road
such as ice or snow-covered road
• When vehicle is driven on steep hill
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• When vehicle is driven on the road with
many steep uphills and downhills
• When your vehicle is towing a trailer
EXAMPLE
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WA R N I N G
Do not use the adaptive cruise con-
trol system under the following situa-
tions. Otherwise, the system will not
function properly and unexpected
accidents may occur.
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Cruise control (if equipped)
The cruise control system allows you to
maintain a steady speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal. The
controls for operating the cruise control
system are on the steering wheel.
You can use the cruise control system
under the following conditions:
• The gear position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th or
6th (if equipped).
• The vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25
mph) or higher.Models without speed limiter
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(1) “CRUISE” switch
(2) “CANCEL” switch
(3) “RES +” switch
(4) “SET –” switchModels with speed limiter
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(1) “CRUISE” switch
(2) “CANCEL” switch
(3) “RES +” switch
(4) “SET –” switchWA R N I N G
To help avoid loss of vehicle control,
do not use the cruise control system
when driving in heavy traffic, on slip-
pery or winding roads, or on steep
downhills.
(1)(2)
(4) (3)
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(2)
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Information display
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(5) Limit indicator
(6) Set indicator
(7) Speed indication
When you push “LIMIT” switch (1), the sys-
tem is on and the limit indicator (5) will
come on. When the vehicle’s maximum
speed is set, the set indicator (6) will come
on.
Exceeding maximum speed
You can exceed the maximum speed tem-
porarily by quickly depressing the acceler-
ator pedal all the way down. While the
vehicle speed is exceeded, the speed indi-
cation (7) on the information display will
flash and the buzzer will sound briefly.
If the accelerator pedal is released to
return below the maximum speed, the
speed indication (7) will stop flashing and
then stay lit, and the function will restore.
NOTE:
• When you depress the accelerator pedal
slowly, the vehicle speed may not
exceed the maximum speed. If you wish
to exceed the maximum speed, depress
the accelerator pedal all the way down
quickly or push “CANCEL” switch (2) to
cancel the maximum speed temporarily.
• The speed indication (7) will also flash
and the buzzer will sound if the speed
limiter cannot prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the maximum speed in such
cases as when going down a steep hill,
or under excessive acceleration. In this
case, decelerate to return below the
maximum speed using the brake pedal.
Changing speed setting
Setting to the current speed
1) Push “CANCEL” switch (2).
2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.
3) Push “SET –” switch (4) and turn on the
set indicator (6). The current vehicle
speed is set as the maximum speed.
Using “RES +” switch or “SET –” switch
To change to a faster speed, press repeat-
edly or hold push “RES +” switch (3).
To change to a slower speed, press
repeatedly or hold push “SET –” switch
(4).
NOTE:
• You can adjust the set speed by 1 km/h
or 1 mph by pushing “RES +” switch (3)
or “SET –” switch (4) quickly.
• You can adjust the set speed by 5 km/h or
5 mph by pushing and holding “RES +”
switch (3) or “SET –” switch (4).
• If the current vehicle speed exceeds the
maximum speed when changing to the
slower speed using “RES +” switch (3) or
“SET –” switch (4), the speed indication
(7) will flash and the buzzer will sound.
(5) (6) (7)
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• Toll gates, parking lot gates, railroad
crossing gates or height-limit signboards
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• Objects protruding from the road’s sur-
face, manhole covers, signs and other
metal objects, as well as falling objects
or level changes in the road
In the following situations, the radar may
judge that there is a vehicle in front of you,
and the system may activate.
• When crossing narrow bridges
• When operating on hills that have vary-
ing slopes
• When a vehicle suddenly passes you
from a neighboring lane
• When the radar detects animals or trees
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• When the radar detects pedestrians,
bicycles or motorcycles
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• When you pass by an oncoming vehicle
on a curvy road
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NOTE:
• Images shown on the display from the
rearview camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
• The colors of objects on the rearview
camera may differ from the actual object
colors.
• The rearview camera display may be dif-
ficult to see under the following condi-
tions, but this is not a system
malfunction.
– In dark areas, on a rainy day or at
night.
– When the temperature around the lens
is too high/low, or the camera is wet
such as on a rainy day or during peri-
ods of high humidity (dew condensa-
tion may occur on the camera lens).
– When a foreign object such as mud or
a drop of water is stuck around the
camera lens.
– When strong light directly enters the
camera (vertical lines may be seen on
the display).
– Under fluorescent light. (The display
may flicker.)
– When the outside temperature is low
(the image on the display may be
darkened).
Rearview camera screen indication
The distance viewed in the rearview cam-
era may differ from the actual distance
according to the condition of the road or
the load the vehicle is carrying.Uphill incline behind the vehicle
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(1) Object
(2) Actual distance
(3) Distance on the display
When there is an uphill incline behind the
vehicle, the object shown on the display
appears farther away than the actual dis-
tance.Downhill incline behind the vehicle
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(1) Object
(2) Actual distance
(3) Distance on the display
When there is a downhill incline behind the
vehicle, the object shown on the display
appears closer than the actual distance.
(1)
(2)
(3)
EXAMPLE
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(3)
(2)
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