check engine SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2019 Owners Manual

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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
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Fuel recommendation
Gasoline engine
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You must use unleaded gasoline with an
octane number (RON) of 91 or higher (or
RON of 95 or higher if it is stated on the
fuel filler lid). These vehicles are also iden-
tified by a label attached near the fuel filler
pipe that states: “UNLEADED FUEL
ONLY”, “NUR UNVERBLEITES BENZIN”,
“ENDAST BLYFRI BENSIN” or “SOLO
GASOLINA SIN PLOMO”.
If a “RON 95” label is attached, you must
use unleaded gasoline with an octane
number (RON) of 95 or higher.Gasoline-ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are
commercially available in some areas.
Blends of this type may be used in your
vehicle if they are no more than 10% etha-
nol. Check that this gasoline-ethanol blend
has octane ratings no lower than those
recommended for gasoline.
Gasoline-methanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and methanol
(wood alcohol) are also commercially
available in some areas. DO NOT USE
fuels containing more than 5% methanol
under any circumstances. Fuel system
damage or vehicle performance problems
resulting from the use of such fuels are not
the responsibility of SUZUKI and may not
be covered under the New Vehicle War-
ranty.
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol may
be suitable for use in your vehicle if they
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-
tors.
NOTE:
If you are not satisfied with the driveability
or fuel economy of your vehicle when you
use a gasoline-alcohol blend, you should
switch back to unleaded gasoline contain-
ing no alcohol.NOTE:
For Mexico:
For additional instruction, refer to “SUP-
PLEMENT” section in the end of this book.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
The fuel tank has an air space to
allow for fuel expansion in hot
weather. If you continue to add fuel
after the filler nozzle has automati-
cally shut off or an initial blowback
occurs, the air chamber will become
full. Exposure to heat when fully
fuelled in this manner will result in
leakage due to fuel expansion. To
prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling
after the filler nozzle has automati-
cally shut off, or when initial vent
blowback occurs, if using an alterna-
tive non-automatic system.
NOTICE
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
immediately. Fuels containing alco-
hol can cause paint damage, which is
not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.

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NOTE:
• You can also lock or unlock all doors by
operating the transmitter or remote con-
troller. Refer to “Keyless push start sys-
tem remote controller / Keyless entry
system transmitter” in this section.
• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-
less push start system, you can also lock
or unlock all doors by pushing the
request switch. Refer to “Keyless push
start system remote controller / Keyless
entry system transmitter” in this section.
Dead lock system (if equipped)
This system is designed to help prevent
tamper-unlocking of the door locks.
You can activate this system by turning the
key in the driver’s door lock.NOTE:
• You can also activate the dead lock sys-
tem by operating the transmitter or
remote controller. Refer to “Keyless
push start system remote controller /
Keyless entry system transmitter” in this
section.
• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-
less push start system, you can also
activate the dead lock system by push-
ing the request switch. Refer to “Keyless
push start system remote controller /
Keyless entry system transmitter” in this
section.
NOTE:
• The dead lock system will not operate if
one or more door(s) is (are) not closed
and latched completely. Check that all
doors (including the tailgate) are com-
pletely closed and latched when activat-
ing the dead lock system.
• The dead lock system is released auto-
matically, allowing all the side doors to
be unlocked when the ignition switch is
turned to “ON” position or the engine
switch is pressed to change the ignition
mode to “ON”.
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To activate this system:
Insert the key in the driver’s door lock and
turn the top of the key toward the front of
the vehicle twice within 3 seconds.
You cannot use the lock knobs to unlock
the side doors when this system is acti-
vated.WA R N I N G
Do not activate the dead lock system
if there are occupants in the vehicle.
They will be locked in the vehicle and
unable to unlock the doors from
inside.
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To release this system:
• To unlock only the driver’s door, push
UNLOCK button (2) once.
• To unlock other doors, push UNLOCK
button (2) once again.
NOTE:
You can switch the function that unlocks all
doors from requiring two pushes to requir-
ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-
mation display setting mode. For details on
how to use the information display, refer to
“Information display” in this section.
The turn signal lights will flash once and
the exterior buzzer will sound once when
the doors are locked, and then the turn sig-
nal lights will flash once and the exterior
buzzer will sound once again when the
doors are locked with the dead lock sys-
tem.
With the remote controller inside the vehi-
cle, if you push LOCK button on the
remote controller, the exterior buzzer will
sound and doors cannot be locked.
When the doors are unlocked:
• The turn signal lights will flash twice and
the exterior buzzer will sound twice.• If the interior light switch is in DOOR
position, the interior light will turn on for
about 15 seconds and then fade out. If
you press the engine switch during this
time, the light will start to fade out imme-
diately.
Check that the doors are locked after you
operate LOCK button (1).
If no door is opened within about 30 sec-
onds after 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 mode
is in any other mode than “LOCK” (OFF).
• When any door is open, if you push
LOCK button on the remote controller,
the exterior buzzer will sound and doors
cannot be locked.
• If you lose one of the remote controllers,
ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-
sible for replacement. Have your dealer
program the new remote controller code
in your vehicle’s memory so that the old
code is erased.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 (including
the tailgate) by pushing the request switch
(1) on the driver’s door handle, front pas-
senger’s door handle or tailgate. If you
want to prevent tamper-unlocking of the
door locks, you can activate the dead lock
system.
When all doors are unlocked:
• To lock all doors, push one of the
request switches once.
• To lock all doors with the dead lock sys-
tem, push one of the request switches
twice within about 3 seconds.
WA R N I N G
Do not activate the dead lock system
if there are occupants in the vehicle.
They will be locked in the vehicle and
cannot unlock the doors from inside.
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The turn signal lights will flash once and
the exterior buzzer will sound once when
the doors are locked, and then the turn sig-
nal lights will flash once and the exterior
buzzer will sound once again when the
doors are locked with the dead lock sys-
tem.
To unlock a door or all doors:
• Push one of the request switches once
to unlock only one door.
• Push one of the request switches twice
to unlock all doors.
NOTE:
You can switch the function that unlocks all
doors from requiring two pushes to requir-
ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-
mation display setting mode. For details on
how to use the information display, refer to
“Information display” in this section.
When the doors are unlocked:
• The turn signal lights will flash twice and
the exterior buzzer will sound twice.
• If the interior light switch is in DOOR
position, the interior light will turn on for
about 15 seconds and then fade out. If
you press the engine switch during thistime, the light will start to fade out imme-
diately.
Check that 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 mode is in any other
mode than “LOCK” (OFF).
• 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.
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(1) 80 cm (2 1/2 feet)When the remote controller is within
approximately 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) from a
front door handle or the tailgate switch, you
can lock or unlock the doors by pushing
the request switch.
NOTE:
• If the remote controller is outside the
request switch operating range
described above, you will not be able to
operate the request switch.
• If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the request switch oper-
ating range may be reduced or the
remote controller may be inoperative.
• If the remote controller is too close to the
door glass, the request switches may not
operate.
• If a spare remote controller is in the vehi-
cle, the request switches may not oper-
ate normally.
• The remote controller will only operate a
request switch if it is within the switch’s
operating range. For example, if the
remote controller is within the operating
range of the driver’s door request switch
but not the front passenger’s door
request switch or the tailgate request
switch, the driver’s door switch can be
operated but the front passenger’s door
switch or tailgate switch cannot be oper-
ated.
WA R N I N G
Do not activate the dead lock system
if there are occupants in the vehicle.
They will be locked in the vehicle and
cannot unlock the doors from inside.
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NOTE:
The keyless push start system may not
function correctly in certain environments
or under certain operating conditions such
as the following:
• When there are strong signals coming
from a television, power station or a cel-
lular phone.
• When the remote controller is in contact
with or covered by a metal object.
• When a radio wave type remote keyless
entry is used nearby.
• When the remote controller is placed
near an electronic device such as per-
sonal computer.
Some additional precautions you should
take and information you should be aware
of are:
• Check that the key is stowed in the
remote controller. If the remote controller
becomes unreliable, you will not be able
to lock or unlock the doors.• Check that the driver always carries the
remote controller.
• If you lose one of the remote controllers,
ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-
sible for a replacement. Have your
dealer program the new remote control-
ler code in your vehicle’s memory so that
the old code is erased.
• You can use up to four remote control-
lers and the keys for your vehicle. Ask
your SUZUKI dealer for details.
• The battery life of the remote controller
is about two years, but it can vary
depending on usage conditions.
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To stow the key into the remote controller,
push the key in the remote controller until
you hear a click.
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To remove the key from the remote control-
ler, push the button (A) in arrow direction
and pull the key out from the remote con-
troller.
Request switch warning buzzer
This exterior buzzer beeps for about 2 sec-
onds in the following conditions to warn
you that the request switch is not working:
• The request switch is pressed after all
doors are closed with the ignition mode
changed to “ACC” or “ON” by pressing
the engine switch.
• The request switch is pressed in any of
the following conditions after changing
the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF) by
pressing the engine switch.
– The remote controller is left inside the
vehicle.
– Any door (including the tailgate) is
open.
NOTICE
The remote controller is a sensitive
electronic instrument. To avoid dam-
aging the remote controller:
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture or high temperature such as
by leaving it on the dashboard
under direct sunlight.
• Keep the remote controller away
from magnetic objects such as a
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Press the request switch again after doing
the following:
With the ignition mode changed to “LOCK”
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, bring
out the remote controller if it is inside the
vehicle and check that all doors are com-
pletely closed.
Reminder function
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If the remote controller is not in the vehicle
under the following conditions, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds
and the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light on the instrument cluster
blinks:
When one or more doors are opened and
all of the doors are later closed with the
ignition in any other mode than “LOCK”.The indicator light will turn off within sev-
eral seconds after the remote controller is
returned to an area of the vehicle other
than the rear luggage area.
If the remote controller is left in the vehicle
and you lock the driver’s door or front pas-
senger’s door as described below, the door
will be automatically unlocked.
• If you open the driver’s door and lock the
door by turning the lock knob forward or
pushing the power door locking switch,
the driver’s door will be automatically
unlocked.
• If you open the front passenger’s door
and lock the door by turning the lock
knob forward or pushing the power door
locking switch, the front passenger’s
door will be automatically unlocked.
NOTE:
• The reminder will not operate when the
remote controller is on the instrument
panel, in the glove box, in a storage
compartment, in the sun visor or on the
floor, etc.
• Check that the driver always carries the
remote controller.
• Do not leave the remote controller in the
vehicle when leaving the vehicle.Battery replacement
If the remote controller becomes unreli-
able, replace the battery.
To replace the battery of the remote con-
troller:
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1) Pull the key out from the remote con-
troller.
2) Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver covered
with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote
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Pinching prevention function
The driver’s window is equipped with a
pinching prevention function. This function
detects a foreign object that is caught in
the window as it is being closed by AUTO-
UP feature, which allows you to close the
window without holding the window switch
in UP position, and stops the window from
closing to prevent damage.
NOTE:
Even if you cannot close the window by the
AUTO-UP feature because there may be
something wrong with the pinching preven-
tion function, you can close the window by
holding the window switch in UP position.
If you drive in extreme off-road condition,
the pinching prevention function may oper-
ate accidentally because the window
reacts to vehicle jolting.
Pinching prevention function initializa-
tion
When you disconnect and reconnect the
battery or replace the fuse, the function will
be deactivated. In this condition, the
AUTO-DOWN feature will be deactivated,
while the AUTO-UP feature may remain
activated. The pinching prevention function
needs to be initialized.To initialize the pinching prevention func-
tion, use the following procedure:
1) Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position
or press the engine switch to change
the ignition mode to “ON”.
2) Open the driver’s window fully by hold-
ing the window switch in DOWN posi-
tion.
3) Close the driver’s window by holding
the switch in UP position, and keep
holding the switch for 2 seconds after
the window is fully closed.
4) Check the driver’s window to see if the
AUTO-DOWN/UP feature works.
If the AUTO-DOWN/UP feature will not
work after initialization, there might be
something wrong with the pinching preven-
tion function. Have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
To avoid injuring an occupant by win-
dow entrapment, check that no part
of the occupant’s body such as
hands or head is in the path of the
electric window when closing it.
This function may not detect an
object due to the size, hardness, or
position of the object being caught in
the closing window.
CAUTION
• The pinching prevention function
does not operate while you are
holding the window switch in UP
position.
• The pinching prevention function
may not detect an object caught in
the window just before the window
is fully closed.
WA R N I N G
Whenever you disconnect and recon-
nect the battery or replace the fuse,
the pinching prevention function
needs to be initialized.
The pinching prevention function will
not be activated until the initialization
is completed.

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To determine if your vehicle is equipped
with a seat belt pretensioner system at the
front or rear seating positions, check the
label on the seat belt at the bottom part. If
the letters “p” and/or “PRE” appear as illus-
trated, your vehicle is equipped with the
seat belt pretensioner system. You can use
the pretensioner seat belts in the same
manner as ordinary seat belts.
Read this section and “Supplemental
restraint system (air bags)” section to learn
more about the pretensioner system.
The seat belt pretensioner system works
with the supplemental restraint system (air
bags). The crash sensors and the elec-
tronic controller of the air bag system also
control the seat belt pretensioners. The
pretensioners are triggered only when
there is a frontal or side crash severe
enough to trigger the air bags and the seat
belts are fastened. For precautions and
general information including servicing the
pretensioner system, refer to “Supplemen-
tal restraint system (air bags)” section in
addition to this “Seat belt pretensioner sys-
tem” section, and follow all those precau-
tions.
The pretensioner is located in each front
seat belt and both side of the rear seat belt
retractor. The pretensioner tightens the
seat belt so the belt fits the occupant’s
body more snugly in the event of a frontal
or side crash. The retractors will remain
locked after the pretensioners are acti-
vated. Upon activation, some noise willoccur and some smoke may be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
The driver and all passengers must be
properly restrained by fastening seat belts
at all times, whether or not a pretensioner
is equipped at their seating position, to
minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a crash.
Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do
not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the
belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn
low across the pelvis, not across the waist.
Please refer to “Seat adjustment” section
and the instructions and precautions about
the seat belts in this “Seat belts and child
restraint systems” section for details on
proper seat and seat belt adjustments.
Please note that the pretensioners along
with the air bags will activate in severe
frontal or side crashes. They are not
designed to activate in rear impacts, roll-
overs, or minor frontal side crashes. The
pretensioners can be activated only once.
If the pretensioners are activated (that is, if
the air bags are activated), have the pre-
tensioner system serviced by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
If AIR BAG light on the instrument cluster
does not blink or come on briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to “ON” position or
the engine switch is pressed to change theignition mode to “ON”, stays on for more
than 10 seconds, or comes on while driv-
ing, the pretensioner system or the air bag
system may not work properly. Have both
systems inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
Service on or around the pretensioner sys-
tem components or wiring must be per-
formed only by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer who is specially trained. Improper
service could result in unintended activa-
tion of pretensioners or could render the
pretensioner inoperative. Either of these
two conditions may result in personal
injury.
To prevent damage or unintended activa-
tion of the pretensioners, check that the
battery is disconnected and the ignition
switch has been in “LOCK” position or the
ignition mode has been “LOCK” (OFF) for
at least 90 seconds before performing any
electrical service work on your SUZUKI
vehicle.
Do not touch pretensioner system compo-
nents or wiring. The wires are wrapped
with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the
couplers are yellow. When scrapping your
SUZUKI vehicle, ask your SUZUKI dealer,
body repair shop, or scrap yard for assis-
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pens, ask your SUZUKI dealer to check
the air bag system as soon as possible.
Special procedures are required for servic-
ing or replacing an air bag. For that rea-
son, only an authorized SUZUKI dealer
should be allowed to service or replace
your air bags. Remind anyone who ser-
vices your SUZUKI vehicle that it has air
bags.
Service on or around air bag components
or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Improper ser-
vice could result in unintended air bag
deployment or could render the air bag
inoperative. Either of these two conditions
may result in severe injury.
To prevent damage or unintended inflation
of the air bag system, check that the bat-
tery is disconnected and the ignition switch
has been in “LOCK” position or the ignition
mode has been “LOCK” (OFF) for at least
90 seconds before performing any electri-
cal service work on your SUZUKI vehicle.
Do not touch air bag system components
or wires. The wires are wrapped with yel-
low tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers
are yellow for easy identification.
Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated
air bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
body repair shop or scrap yard for help
with disposal.Front passenger air bag deactiva-tion system (if equipped)
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The front passenger’s front air bag must
be deactivated if a child restraint system is
to be installed on the front passenger’s
seat.
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, “PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ON” indicator (1) or
“PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator (2)
shows whether the front passenger’s air
bag is activated or deactivated.When the front passenger’s air bag is acti-
vated, both “PASSENGER AIRBAG ON”
indicator (1) and “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” indicator (2) come on for a few sec-
onds and then go out.
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG
ON” indicator (1) comes on for about 1
minute and then goes out.
When the front passenger’s air bag is
deactivated, both “PASSENGER AIRBAG
ON” indicator (1) and “PASSENGER AIR-
BAG OFF” indicator (2) come on for a few
seconds and then go out.
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” indicator (2) comes on.
When you activate or deactivate the front
passenger’s air bag, check which indicator
is on before starting the engine.
Side air bags, side curtain air bags and
seat belt pretensioners are not connected
to the air bag deactivation system. Even if
the front passenger’s air bag is deacti-
vated, side air bags, side curtain air bags
and seat belt pretensioners are still acti-
vated.
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According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in rear
seating positions than front seating posi-
tions. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom-
mends that child restraint systems be
installed on the rear seat.
Air bag deactivation switch
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The air bag deactivation switch (3) is
installed only for use when a rear-facing
child restraint system or infant restraint
system is installed in the front passenger’s
seat. The switch is located on the lateral
face of the passenger’s side of the instru-
ment panel.To deactivate the front passenger’s air
bag, follow the instructions below before
starting the engine.
1) Check that the ignition switch is in
“LOCK” position or the engine switch is
in “LOCK” (OFF) mode.
2) Insert the key into the air bag deactiva-
tion switch (3), then push and turn the
key to “OFF” (air bag off) position, and
pull out the key.
3) Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position
or press the engine switch to change
the ignition mode to “ON”. Both indica-
tors come on for a few seconds and
then go out.
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” indicator (2) comes on to remind
you that the front passenger’s air bag is
deactivated.
WA R N I N G
When using child restraint system on
the front passenger’s seat, the front
passenger’s air bag must be deacti-
vated; 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
Check that the front passenger’s air
bag is activated and “PASSENGER
AIRBAG ON” indicator (1) is on
whenever there is no child restraint
installed on the front passenger’s
seat.
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