headlight SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2021 User Guide

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Automatic light operation (if equipped)
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EXAMPLE
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Your vehicle’s lighting system is controlled by two main systems: the lighting switch and
the auto-on headlight system (when the lighting switch is in “AUTO” position).
The two systems work together to operate your lights as shown in the following chart:
ON: Lights ON
LIGHT: When it is light around the light sensor (5).
DARK: When it is dark around the light sensor (5).
Lighting
switch posi-
tionMain lights to be
operatedIgnition mode
“LOCK” (OFF)
or “ACC”Ignition mode “ON”
LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK
(1) OFFPosition lights,
Tail lights––––
Headlights – – – –
(2) AUTOPosition lights,
Tail lights–––ON
Headlights – – – ON
(3) Position lights,
Tail lightsON ON ON ON
Headlights – – – –
(4) Position lights,
Tail lightsON ON ON ON
Headlights ONONONON

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To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are four
positions:
OFF (1)
All lights are off.
AUTO (2)
This function works when the ignition
mode has been changed to “ON” by press-
ing the engine switch. The headlights and
position lights are turned on and off auto-
matically according to the amount of out-
side light detected by a sensor. They go
out automatically when you change the
ignition mode to “ACC” or “LOCK” by
pressing the engine switch.
The light sensor (5) for sensing the amount
of outside light is installed on the upper
part of the windshield. It also serves as the
rain sensor for the rain-sensing wipers.NOTE:
• Avoid covering the light sensor area of
the windshield with a sticker. The sticker
may impair the performance of the sen-
sor and make the system unable to con-
trol operation of the lights correctly.
• If you changed the ignition mode to “ON”
by pressing the engine switch and
“AUTO” position remains selected, the
headlights and position lights come on
automatically as it gets dark outside,
even with the engine not running. Leav-
ing the lights lit for a long time may lead
to a completely discharged battery.
(3)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off. (4)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light, instrument lights and headlights
are on.
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With the headlights on, push the lever for-
ward to switch to the high beams (main
beams) or pull the lever toward you to
switch to the low beams. When the high
beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
instrument cluster will come on. To
momentarily activate the high beams (main
beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever
slightly toward you and release it when you
have completed the signal.
CAUTION
If the light sensor area of the wind-
shield is covered with mud, ice, or
other similar substances, the head-
lights and position lights may be
turned on even when it is still light
outside. Before removing such sub-
stances from the windshield, always
set the wiper control lever to “OFF”
position. If the lever is left in “AUTO”
position, the wipers could unexpect-
edly operate and cause injury, and
could also be damaged.
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Auto-on headlight system
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The auto-on headlight system automati-
cally turns on all lights that are operated by
the lighting control lever on the steering
column, when the following three condi-
tions are all met.
Conditions for auto-on headlight system
operation:
1) It is dark around the light sensor (5).
2) The lighting control lever is in “AUTO”
position.
3) You press the engine switch to change
the ignition mode to “ON”.
This system is operated by a signal from
the light sensor (5) on the windshield. Do
not cover the sensor (5). Otherwise, the
system will not work correctly.NOTE:
The light sensor reacts even to infrared
rays, so it may operate incorrectly when
there are strong infrared rays.
Reprogramming the automatic light
function
The following settings of the automatic
light function can be customized to your
preference. Please contact an authorized
SUZUKI dealer if you want the function
reprogrammed.
Sensitivity of the light sensor
The amount of outside light needed to turn
the lights on and off is pre-set at the fac-
tory. The sensitivity of the light sensor can
be adjusted so that the lights are turned on
and off when it is:
• lighter outside than the pre-set condition,
or
• darker outside than the pre-set conditionRain-triggered automatic lighting oper-
ation
The setting of the auto-on headlight sys-
tem can be changed to make it turn on the
headlights:
• when the rain sensor senses heavy rain-
fall
• when the rain sensor senses light and
heavy rainfall (in coordination with rain-
sensing wiper operation), or
• independently from rain-sensing wiper
operation.
Light reminder buzzer
The interior buzzer continuously beeps if
you open the driver’s door without turning
off the headlights and position lights. This
function is triggered under the following
condition:
The headlights and/or position lights are
on even after the ignition switch is turned
off, or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF).
The buzzer stops sounding when you turn
off the headlights and position lights.
NOTE:
A message is indicated on the information
display in the instrument cluster while the
buzzer is sounding.
WA R N I N G
It takes about 5 seconds for the light
sensor to react to a change in light-
ing conditions. To help avoid an acci-
dent due to reduced visibility, turn on
your headlights before driving into a
tunnel, parking structure, etc.

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Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys-tem (if equipped)
When the engine is started, this system
turns on the daytime running lights.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation
1) The engine is running.
2) Headlights and front fog light (if
equipped) are off.
NOTE:
Brightness of the daytime running lights is
different from the brightness of the position
lights, but it is not a malfunction.
Rear fog light switch (if equipped)
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To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob
as shown in the illustration with the head-
lights on. When the rear fog light is on, an
indicator light on the instrument cluster will
come on.
Front fog light switch
(if equipped)
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The front fog light comes on when the fog
light switch is pushed in with the position
lights, tail lights and/or the headlights on.
An indicator light above the switch will be
lit when the front fog light is on.
NOTE:
In some countries, the lighting operation
may be different from the above descrip-
tion according to local regulations.
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Headlight leveling switch
(if equipped)
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Level the headlight beam according to the
load condition of your vehicle by turning
this switch. The chart below shows the
appropriate switch position for different
vehicle load conditions.
Turn signal control lever
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Vehicle Load
ConditionSwitch Position
Driver only 0
Driver +
1 passenger
(in front seat)0
Driver +
4 passengers,
no cargo2
Driver +
4 passengers,
cargo added3
Driver +
full cargo4
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.

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NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.
4) Check that the hood is fully closed and
latched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,
brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and head restraint.
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking
brake lever.
8) Adjust the mirrors.
9) Check that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Check that all warning lights come on
as the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to “ON”.
11)Check all gauges.
12)Check that the brake system warning
light turns off when the parking brake is
released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Battery solution level
5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation
Pull the hood release handle inside the
vehicle. Check that you cannot openthe hood all the way without releasing
the secondary latch. Close the hood
securely after checking for proper latch
operation. See the item “All latches,
hinges and locks” of “Chassis, body
and others” in “Maintenance schedule”
in “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
NANCE” section for lubrication sched-
ule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.Engine oil consumption
It is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle
operation.
The amount of engine oil consumption
depends on viscosity and quality of the oil
and your driving conditions.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler-
ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately
5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
(1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump-
tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil
level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-
ing. This is because the oil gradually
becomes diluted with fuel or moisture,
WA R N I N G
Check that the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.

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• When the engine is off and the position
lights are on. The illumination will go out
when the position lights are turned off.
• When the engine is on and the position
lights and/or the headlights are on. The
illumination will go out when the head-
lights are turned off.
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NOTE:
To save the battery, the illumination will be
automatically turned off when both of the
following conditions are simultaneously
met:
• The headlights and position lights are
turned off.
• 15 minutes has elapsed since opening
the driver’s door.
Selection of ignition modes
Press the engine switch to select “ACC” or
“ON” mode as follows when you use an
electric accessory or check the operation
of instruments without running the engine.
1) Bring the keyless push start system
remote controller with you and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2) Without depressing the clutch pedal,
press the engine switch (1).
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Every time you press the engine switch,
the ignition mode changes as follows.
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(1)
(OFF)
ON ACC LOCK
(Audio equipment)

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NOTE:
• You do not need to keep the engine
switch pressed to start the engine.
• The engine will not start unless the
clutch pedal is depressed.
• During the engine starting procedure,
messages on the information display will
help you. Refer to “Information display”
in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for
details.
• You should turn off such loads as the
headlights and air conditioning system to
facilitate starting of the engine.
• Even if you fail to start the engine, the
starter motor will stop turning automati-
cally after a short time. After the starter
motor has stopped or if there is some
problem with the system, the starter
motor will rotate only while the engine
switch is being pressed.
Stopping engine
• Depress the engine switch to stop the
engine after the vehicle stopped com-
pletely.
• In case of emergency, you can stop the
engine by quickly pushing the engine
switch more than 3 times, or pushing
and holding the engine switch for more
than 2 seconds while the vehicle is in
motion.
NOTE:
Except in cases of emergency, do not stop
the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
The steering and braking operation will
require more effort when the engine is
stopped.
Refer to “Braking” in this section.
• If the engine remains stopped for while
after it was stopped unexpectedly or was
raced before stopping, a clicking sound
may be heard from around the engine
when it is restarted. This is not a mal-
function. Always let the engine idle
before stopping it.
Starting a cold and warm engine
(For gasoline engine model)
With your foot taken off the accelerator
pedal, crank the engine by pressing the
engine switch to change the ignition mode
to “START”.
After pressing the engine switch to change
the ignition mode to “START”, the starter
cranks the engine for about 12 seconds
before it can start the engine. If the engine
fails to start at the first attempt, wait about
15 seconds, and then try again while keep-
ing the engine switch pressed while press-
ing down the accelerator pedal 1/3 of full
capacity. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
If you are unable to start the engine using
this procedure, consult your SUZUKI
dealer.NOTICE
• Do not depress the accelerator
during the engine starting proce-
dure.
• If the engine does not respond
when you try to start it with the
engine switch or if the engine
switch repeats cycling through
“LOCK” (OFF) - “ACC” - “ON”
mode, the vehicle battery may be
discharged. Check the voltage of
the vehicle battery before trying
again.
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more
than 12 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start on the
first try, wait about 15 seconds before
trying again.

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If the rear view from the rearview cam-
era is not shown or there is a poor
image
• If the rear view from the rearview camera
is not shown.
– Check that the ignition switch is in
“ON” position or the ignition mode is
“ON”.
– Check that the gearshift lever is
shifted to “R” position.
• If the image from the rearview camera is
poor.
– Check that the camera lens is not dirty.
– Check that light from the sun or the
beam of the headlights from the vehi-
cle behind is not shining directly into
the lens.
If the rearview camera system is still not
working properly after checking the above,
have the system inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.Braking
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The distance needed to bring any vehicle
to a halt increases with the speed of the
vehicle. The braking distance needed, for
example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be
approximately 4 times greater than the
braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19
mph). Start to depress the brake pedal
when there is plenty of distance between
your vehicle and the stopping point, and
slow down gradually.
Power-assisted brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If
power assistance is lost due to a stalled
engine or other failures, the system is still
fully operational on reserve power and you
can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by
pressing the brake pedal once and holding
it down. The reserve power is partly used
up when you depress the brake pedal and
reduces each time the pedal is pressed.
Apply smooth and even pressure to the
pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
WA R N I N G
If water gets into the brake devices,
brake performance may become poor
and unpredictable. After driving
through water or washing the under-
side of the vehicle, test the brakes
while driving at a slow speed to see if
they have maintained their normal
effectiveness. If the brakes are less
effective than normal, dry them by
repeatedly applying the brakes while
driving slowly until the brakes have
regained their normal effectiveness.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule ........................................................ 7-2
Drive belt .............................................................................. 7-20
Engine oil and filter ............................................................. 7-20
Engine coolant .................................................................... 7-26
Air cleaner ............................................................................ 7-28
Spark plugs .......................................................................... 7-29
Gear oil ................................................................................. 7-30
Clutch pedal ......................................................................... 7-32
Fuel filter (diesel engine) .................................................... 7-33
Brakes .................................................................................. 7-33
Steering ................................................................................ 7-35
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-36
Battery .................................................................................. 7-39
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-41
Headlight aiming ................................................................. 7-44
Bulb replacement ................................................................ 7-45
Wiper blades ........................................................................ 7-55
Windshield washer fluid ..................................................... 7-59
Air conditioning system ..................................................... 7-59