SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2022 Owners Manual

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Warning and indicator messages
The information display shows the warning and indicator message to let you know about certain problems of the radar brake support
system.
Warning and indicator messages
Warning and indicator
messageMaster warning
indicator LightSound Cause and remedy
54P000357
Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer)There may be a problem with the radar
brake support system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
54P000358
Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer)There may be a problem with the radar
brake support system and the system is
disabled temporarily.
If the message does not disappear for a
while, have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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Warning and indicator
messageMaster warning
indicator lightSound Cause and remedy
54P000359
Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer)The radar brake support system is disabled
temporarily because dirt is detected on the
sensor cover, or millimeter-waves from the
radar sensor cause diffused reflection.
If the message does not disappear for a
while, wipe the sensor cover with a soft
cloth.

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Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped)
ESS stands for Emergency Stop Signal.
ESS is a feature that gives a warning to a following vehicle by flashing all turn signal lights
faster than usual if all the following conditions are met. Also, within these conditions, it will
flash along with your turn signal in the instrument cluster.
• When you slam down on the brakes at speeds of approximately 55 km/h (34 mph) or
over.
• When the ABS is activated or when you suddenly brake similar to activating the ABS.
54P000339
The ESS will stop functioning in the following situations:
• When you release the brake
• When the ABS is no longer activated
• When you turn on the hazard warning switch
• When the car is no longer rapidly decelerating
EXAMPLENOTE:
• The ESS feature cannot be deactivated.
• Use of the hazard warning switch should
be given preference over the ESS.
• When driving on the following surfaces
and the ABS gives out momentarily, the
ESS may not function.
– When driving on slippery surfaces
– When driving over bumps on the road
such as highway joint seams
WA R N I N G
Although the ESS is designed to
reduce the number of rear-end
crashes that occur from sudden brak-
ing, by warning a following vehicle, it
cannot prevent all crashes. Always
make an effort to drive safely and
avoid unnecessary sudden braking
when stopping or decelerating.

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Parking sensors (if equipped)
61MM0A192
(1) Symbol representing an obstacle detected by parking sensor*
* This symbol shows that an obstacle is located on the right rear of vehicle.
• The parking sensor system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles near the front
and/or rear bumpers. If obstacles are sensed while you are parking or moving the vehi-
cle slowly, the system warns you by sounding a buzzer and displaying symbols repre-
senting the obstacles on the information display in the instrument cluster.
• The system emits an ultrasonic wave and the relevant sensor detects the return of the
wave reflected by an obstacle. The system measures the time taken by the ultrasonic
wave to reach the obstacle and return from it, from which it determines the obstacle’s
position.
(1)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
• The parking sensor warns you of
obstacles with buzzers and by
showing you the location of the
obstacles on the information dis-
play. However, you still have to
drive with particular care.
• The sensors can detect obstacles
only within a limited area and only
when the vehicle is moving within a
limited speed range. So, in tricky
areas, you must move the vehicle
slowly while checking around it
using your direct vision or rearview
mirrors. There is increased risk of
an accident if you control the vehi-
cle relying only on the parking sen-
sor.

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Sensor locations (if equipped)
On front bumper
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(1) Front center sensors (2 places)
(2) Front corner sensors (2 places)On rear bumper
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(3) Rear center sensors (2 places)
(4) Rear corner sensors (2 places)(1)(1)
(2)(2)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
• Avoid hitting the sensor areas or
directing the nozzle of a high-pres-
sure car washer onto the sensor
areas. Otherwise, the sensors may
be damaged.
• If the bumper hits a hard object, the
sensors on it may not work prop-
erly. If this occurs, have the sen-
sors inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
(3)(3)
(4) (4)
EXAMPLE

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Working sensors
The sensors work depending on the gearshift lever position and parking brake lever posi-
tion as follows:
Gearshift lever position R N, 1st – 5th or 6th Parking brake lever
Front sensors
(if equipped)Center Off On Release
Corner On On No relation
Rear sensorsCenter On Off No relation
Corner On Off No relationApproximate areas where obstacles can
be detected
54P000368
• An obstacle within about 20 cm (8 in)
from a sensor or just below a sensor is
not detectable.
• The sensors can detect an obstacle up
to about 1 m (3 ft) from the front of the
vehicle, or about 1.5 m (5 ft) from the
rear of vehicle.
EXAMPLE

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NOTE:
• Thin poles or obstacles lower than the
sensors may become undetectable as
the vehicle moves closer to them even if
they have been detected from longer
distances.
• The system may calculate the distance
to a road sign or similar obstacle to be
shorter than the actual distance.
WA R N I N G
• Under the following conditions, the
parking sensor system may not
work normally because the sensors
cannot detect obstacles correctly.
– Sensors are covered with mud,
ice or other materials. (Such
materials must be removed for
normal operation.)
– Sensors are wet from water
splashes or heavy rain.
– Sensors are covered by a hand,
sticker, accessory, etc.
– There is an accessory or other
object attached within the sen-
sor’s sensing area.
– Items such as tow hooks, com-
mercially available corner poles,
radio antenna, etc. are installed
on the bumper.
– The height of the bumper is
changed due to alteration to the
suspension or other causes.
– The sensor areas are extremely
hot from direct sunlight or cold
due to freezing weather.
– The vehicle is on a rough sur-
face, slope, gravel road or grass
field.
– The vehicle is at a steep angle.
(Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
– Sensors have intercepted ultra-
sonic noise from another vehi-
cle’s horn, engine, air braking
system (large vehicles), or park-
ing sensor.
– Obstacles are too close to the
sensors.
– Sensors are at an angle to a
highly reflective object such as
glass. (Ultrasonic waves are not
reflected back from the obstacle.)
• Sensors may not be able to cor-
rectly detect the following types of
obstacles:
– Objects made of a thin material
such as wire netting and ropes
– Square-shaped curbstones or
other objects with sharp edges
– Tall objects with a large upper
part such as a road sign
– Low-profile objects such as curb-
stones
– Sound-absorbing objects such
as cotton and snow

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How to use parking sensor
Parking sensor switch
Models without ESP
®
54P000315
(1) Parking sensor switch
(2) Indicator
Models with ESP
®
61MM0A102
(1) Parking sensor switch
(2) Indicator
(2)
(1)
(2) (1)
• When the ignition mode is “ON” and the indicator light in the parking sensor switch is
on, indicating that the parking sensor is ready for operation under the following condi-
tions:
– The vehicle’s forward moving speed is not more than approx. 9 km/h (6 mph) when
deaccelerating the vehicle such as for parking.
– The vehicle’s forward moving speed is not more than approx. 13 km/h (9 mph) when
accelerating.
• To deactivate the parking sensor, push the parking sensor switch and check that the
indicator light goes off.
NOTE:
If you push the parking sensor switch from OFF to ON position when the ignition mode
has been changed to “ON” by pressing the engine switch, the interior buzzer sounds.Switch position State
EXAMPLE
ON
• When the indicator light is on and all necessary conditions are
met, system becomes ready for operation.
EXAMPLE
OFF
• The system does not operate. Push the switch to turn off the
indicator if you do not wish to use the parking sensor.

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Obstacle indication by parking sen-sor
61MM0A194
(1) Obstacle detected by front center
sensors (if equipped)
(2) Obstacle detected by front corner
sensors (if equipped)
(3) Obstacle detected by rear center sen-
sors
(4) Obstacle detected by rear corner sen-
sors
(1) (2) (2)
(3) (4) (4)EXAMPLE
Upon detecting an obstacle, the parking sensor causes an interior buzzer to sound and a
symbol representing the obstacle appears on the information display in the instrument cluster.
• A different symbol is displayed depending on the direction and distance of the obstacle.
• A buzzer in the instrument panel sounds when a sensor at the front (if equipped)
detects an obstacle.
• A buzzer located behind the rear seat sounds when a sensor at the rear detects an
obstacle.
• Warnings when obstacles are detected by corner sensors
• Warnings when obstacles are detected by center sensors
NOTE:
• Symbols are displayed with a short delay after the detection of obstacles.
• If the system detects multiple obstacles simultaneously, the display shows all of their
positions using the corresponding symbols. However, the buzzers will sound only for
the nearest obstacles.Distance (approx.) Buzzer Symbol
37.5 – 60 cm
(15 – 24 in)Short beeps at short intervals Three lines
25 – 37.5 cm
(10 – 15 in)Short beeps at very short intervals Two lines
Less than 25 cm
(10 in)Continuous beep One line
Distance (approx.) Buzzer Symbol
Front
(if equipped)65 – 100 cm
(26 – 39 in)
Short beeps at long intervals
Three lines Rear65 – 150 cm
(26 – 59 in)
50 – 65 cm
(20 – 26 in)Short beeps at short intervals
40 – 50 cm
(16 – 20 in)Short beeps at very short intervals Two lines
Less than 40 cm
(16 in)Continuous beep One line

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Set sensors
You can select either the normal or trailer
mode of the parking sensor via the infor-
mation display. Refer to “Information dis-
play” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
Normal mode
All sensors operate. Use this mode under
normal conditions.
Trailer mode
The rear corner and rear center sensors
are inhibited from operating. Use this
mode when towing a trailer.
NOTICE
Check that the normal mode is
selected with the parking sensor
when steering the vehicle into a
garage. If the parking sensor is left in
the trailer mode, the rear corner and
rear center sensors are not function-
ing.
Warning and indicator messages
If there is a problem or warning regarding the parking sensor system, a message is dis-
played on the information display in the instrument cluster, and a symbol blinks and the
buzzer sounds. If a message is displayed, follow its instruction.
Message Symbol Buzzer Probable cause and remedy
Two blinking
lines in a sensor
location.Series of
double beepsThere may be a problem with the
parking sensor system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
One blinking line
in a sensor loca-
tion.Series of sin-
gle beepsThe indicated sensor is contami-
nated.
Wipe it clean with a soft cloth.