tow SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2022 User Guide

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Unlatching and latching detachable
connector
61MM0A063
Unlatching
To unlatch the connector:
1) Insert a key or a latch plate into the slot
(1) on the connector and allow the belt
to retract.
2) Once the belt has completely retracted,
stow the belt in the holder. Refer to
“Stowing rear center lap-shoulder belt”
for details in this section.Latching
To latch the connector:
1) Pull the belt out from the holder.61MM0A064
2) Insert the connector latch plate (2) into
the connector (3) to align the triangle
marks until you hear a click.Stowing rear center lap-shoulder belt
Stow the belt after it is retracted com-
pletely.
61MM0A065
To stow the belt, insert the latch plate into
the slit (1). Then insert the connector latch
plate (2) into the roof holder slot (3).
NOTE:
For Australia:
For additional information, refer to “SUP-
PLEMENT” section in the end of this book.
NOTICE
When the rear seatback is folded for-
ward, unlatch the connector of rear
center lap-shoulder belt. Otherwise,
the seat belt webbing can be dam-
aged.
(1)
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WA R N I N G
Check that the detachable connector
is securely latched and the webbing
is not twisted.
(2)
(3)(3)
(2)

(1)

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Installation with lap-shoulder seat belts
Rear outside seat belt guide
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NOTE:
Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-
gage compartment so it will not cause
inconvenience to the occupants.
ELR type belt
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(For models with front passenger air bag
deactivation system)
Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom-
mends that child restraint systems be
installed on the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in rear seating posi-
tions than in front seating positions.
• If you must install the child restraint sys-
tem on the front passenger’s seat, follow
instructions below.
– Deactivate the front passenger’s front
air bag by the front passenger air bag
deactivation system.
– Slide the seat to the most rear position
by the seat position adjustment lever.
– Adjust the seatback at the 5th step
inclined position (counted from most
upright position) with the seatback
angle adjustment lever.
– If your vehicle is equipped with the
seat height adjustment lever, raise the
seat to the uppermost position by the
seat height adjustment lever.
Install your child restraint system accord-
ing to the instructions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
Check that the seat belt is securely
latched.
Move the child restraint system in all direc-
tions to check that it is securely installed.
When you put your child in the child
restraint system, appropriately slide the
front seat forward not to touch a part of
your child’s body.
WA R N I N G
If rear outside seat belt is fastened
without unhooking the webbing from
the belt guide (1), a child restraint
system cannot be installed properly
in the rear seat.
(1)
NOTICE
Before installing a child restraint sys-
tem in the rear seat, remove the head
restraints.
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Installation with ISOFIX type anchorages
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Your vehicle is equipped with the lower
anchorages in the rear seat outboard seat-
ing positions for securing a ISOFIX type of
child restraints with the connecting bars.
The lower anchorages are located where
the rear of the seat cushion meets the bot-
tom of the seatback.Install the ISOFIX type child restraint sys-
tem according to the instructions provided
by the child restraint system manufacturer.
After installation, try moving the child
restraint system in all directions especially
forward to check that connecting bars are
securely latched to the anchorages.
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Your vehicle is equipped with the top tether
anchorages. Use the top tether strap of the
child restraint according to the instructions
provided by the child restraint system man-
ufacturer.
Here is a general instruction:
1) Remove the head restraints.NOTE:
Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-
gage compartment so it will not cause
inconvenience to the occupants.
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2) Place the child restraint in the rear seat,
inserting the connecting bars to the
anchorages between the seat cushion
and the seatback.WA R N I N G
Install the ISOFIX type of child
restraint(s) in the only outboard seat-
ing positions, not in the central posi-
tion for the rear seat.
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NOTICE
Before installing a child restraint sys-
tem in the rear seat, remove the head
restraints.
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3) Use your hands to carefully align the
connecting bar tips with the anchor-
ages. Take care not to pinch your fin-
gers.
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4) Push the child restraint toward the anchor-
ages so that the connecting bar tips are
partially hooked to the anchorages. Use
your hands to confirm the position.
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5) Grasp the front of the child restraint and
push the child restraint forcefully to
latch the connecting bars. Check that
they are securely latched by trying to
move the child restraint system in all
directions, especially forward.
6) Attach the top tether strap referring to
“Installation of child restraint with top
tether” section below.
When you put your child in the child
restraint system, appropriately slide the
front seat forward not to touch a part of
your child’s body.
Installation of child restraint with
top tether
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Some child restraint systems require the
use of a top tether strap. Top tether anchor-
age brackets are provided in your vehicle at
the locations shown in the illustrations.
The number of the top tether anchorage
brackets provided in your vehicle depends
on the vehicle specification. Install the child
restraint system as follows:
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NOTICE
When installing a child restraint sys-
tem to the rear seat, adjust the front
seat position so that the front seat
does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
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Brake system warning light
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Three different types of operations exist
depending on the vehicle’s specification.
• The light comes on briefly when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” position or
the engine switch is pressed to change
the ignition mode to “ON”.
• The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch
in “ON” position or the ignition mode is
“ON”.
• The light comes on under either or both
of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
specified level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking
brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is adequate.
The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake
force control function (proportioning valve
function) of the ABS system fails.If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system.
If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping the vehicle on the shoulder of
the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive the
vehicle cautiously at low speed to the
nearest dealer for repairs or tow the
vehicle to the nearest dealer for repairs.
NOTE:
Because the brake system is self-adjust-
ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake
pads become worn. Replenishing the
brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
periodic maintenance.
NOTE:
Parking brake reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to release the parking brake if you
start the vehicle without releasing the park-
ing brake. Check that the parking brake is
fully released and the brake system warn-
ing light turns off.
WA R N I N G
Remember that stopping distance
may be longer, you may have to push
harder on the pedal, and the pedal
may go down farther than normal.
WA R N I N G
If any of the following conditions
occur, you should immediately ask
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
• If the brake system warning light
does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
brake has been fully released.
• If the brake system warning light
does not come on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” posi-
tion or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to
“ON”.
• If the brake system warning light
comes on at any time during vehi-
cle operation.

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61MM0A073
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.
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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.
61MM0A075
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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Windshield washer
61MM0A099
To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the
lever toward you. The windshield wipers
will automatically turn on at low speed if
they are not already on and your vehicle is
equipped with “INT” position.
Rear window wiper/washer switch
61MM0A100
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear
wiper switch on the end of the lever for-
ward to “ON” position. If your vehicle is
equipped with “INT” position, the rear
wiper operates intermittently when you
twist the switch forward to “INT” position.
To turn the rear wiper off, twist the switch
rearward to “OFF” position.
With the rear wiper in “OFF” position, twist
the switch rearward and hold it there to
spray window washer fluid.
With the rear wiper in “ON” position, turn
the switch forward and hold it there to
spray window washer fluid.
WA R N I N G
• To prevent windshield icing in cold
weather, turn on the defroster to
heat the windshield before and
during windshield washer use.
• Do not use radiator antifreeze in
the windshield washer reservoir. It
can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and can
also damage your vehicle’s paint.
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NOTICE
To help prevent damage to the wind-
shield wiper and washer system
components, you should take the fol-
lowing precautions:
• Do not continue to hold in the lever
when there is no windshield
washer fluid being sprayed or the
washer motor can be damaged.
• Do not attempt to remove dirt from
a dry windshield with the wipers or
you can damage the windshield
and the wiper blades. Always wet
the windshield with washer fluid
before operating the wipers.
• Clear ice or packed snow from the
wiper blades before using the wip-
ers.
• Check the washer fluid level regu-
larly. Check it often when the
weather is bad.
• Fill a reservoir 3/4 full with washer
fluid to for its expansion, if tem-
perature falls low enough to freeze
the fluid.EXAMPLE
Intermittent wiperWasher
Wiper

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
• Even when the remote controller is in the
interior workable area, if it is in any of the
following conditions, you may not be
able to start the engine or select the igni-
tion modes, and the REMOTE CON-
TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may be
given.
–The remote controller’s battery is low.
–The remote controller is affected by
strong radio signals or noise.
–The remote controller is in contact with
or covered by a metallic object.
–The remote controller is in stowage
such as the glove box or a door
pocket.
–The remote controller is in the sun visor
pocket or on the floor.
• Even when the remote controller is out-
side the interior workable area, if it is in
any of the following conditions, you may
be able to start the engine or select the
ignition mode. The REMOTE CON-
TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may not
be given at that time.
–The remote controller is outside the
vehicle but very close to a door.
–The remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel.Parking brake lever
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(1) To set
(2) To release
(3) To release
The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To set the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down and pull the parking
brake lever all the way up. To release the
parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
push the button on the end of the lever
with your thumb, and lower the lever to its
original position.
(2)
(3)(1)
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WA R N I N G
• Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake effec-
tiveness can be reduced from over-
heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
• If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.

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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
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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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