SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2022 Manual PDF

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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-
tance.

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Supplemental restraint
system (air bags)
Your vehicle is equipped with a supple-
mental restraint system consisting of the
following components in addition to a lap-
shoulder belt at each seating position.
(1) Driver’s front air bag module
(2) Front passenger’s front air bag mod-
ule
(3) Side air bag module (if equipped)
(4) Side curtain air bag module
(if equipped)
(5) Driver’s knee air bag module
(if equipped)
(6) Front seat belt pretensioners
(7) Air bag controller
(8) Forward crash sensor
(9) Side crash sensor (if equipped)
(10) Rear seat belt pretensioners
(if equipped)
WA R N I N G
This section describes the protection
provided by your SUZUKI vehicle’s
supplemental restraint system (air
bags). Read and follow all instruc-
tions carefully to minimize your risk
of severe injury or death in the event
of a crash.
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* : Depending on the vehicle’s specification, the number of this sensor is different.
(9)* (8)
(7)
(9)*
(9)
(6)
(9)(3) (4)(4)
(6)
(3)(2)
(1)
(5)
(9)*
(9)*
(10)
(10)
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AIR BAG light
63J030
If AIR BAG light on the instrument cluster
does not blink or come on when the igni-
tion switch is first turned to ON position, or
the ignition mode is first changed to “ON”,
or AIR BAG light stays on, or comes on
while driving, the air bag system (or the
seat belt pretensioner system) may not
work properly. Have the air bag system
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer
as soon as possible.Air bag symbol meaning
72M00150
You may find this label on the sun visor.
Front air bags
57L21189
Front air bags are designed to inflate in
severe frontal crashes when the ignition
switch is in “ON” position or the ignition
mode is “ON”.
NOTE:
In a frontal angle crash, the side air bags (if
equipped) and side curtain air bags (if
equipped) may inflate.
Front air bags are not designed to inflate in
rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or
minor frontal crashes, since they would
offer no protection in those types of acci-
dents. Since an air bag deploys only one
time during an accident, seat belts are
needed to restrain occupants from further
movements during the accident.
WA R N I N G
An air bag supplements or adds to
the crash protection offered by seat
belts. The driver and all passengers
must be properly restrained by fas-
tening seat belts at all times, whether
or not an air bag is mounted at their
seating position, to minimize the risk
of severe injury or death in the event
of a crash.
WA R N I N G
NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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Therefore, an air bag is not a substitute for
seat belts. To maximize your protection,
always fasten your seat belts. Be aware
that no system can prevent all possible
injuries that may occur in an accident.
Driver’s front air bag
54P000225
Front passenger’s front air bag
54P000226
Driver’s knee air bag (if equipped)
54P000227
The driver’s front air bag is located behind
the center pad of the steering wheel and
the front passenger’s front air bag islocated behind the passenger’s side of the
dashboard.
The driver’s knee air bag is located in the
dashboard below the steering wheel. The
words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into the
air bag covers to identify the location of the
air bags.
58MS030
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
(Vehicle without the front passenger
air bag deactivation system)
Do not install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger’s
seat. If the passenger’s front air bag
inflates, a child in a rear-facing child
restraint could be killed or severely
injured. The back of a rear-facing
child restraint would be too close to
the inflating air bag.

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Refer to “Seat belts and child restraint sys-
tems” section for details on securing your
child.Conditions of front air bags deployment
(inflation)80J097
• Frontal crash with a fixed wall that does
not move or deform in more than about
25 km/h (15 mph)
80J098E
• Crash such as above at an angle of
about 30 degrees (1) or less from the
frontConditions of front air bags may inflate
Receiving a strong impact to the lower
body of your vehicle, the front air bags will
inflate in many cases.
80J099
• Hitting a curb or medial strip
80J100E
• Falling into a deep hole or ditch
WA R N I N G
(Vehicle with the front passenger air
bag deactivation system)
When using child restraint system on
the front passenger’s seat, the front
passenger’s air bag system must be
deactivated; otherwise deployment of
the front passenger’s air bag could
result in the death or serious injury of
the child.
(1)
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• Landing hard or falling
Front air bags may inflate in a strong
impact
80J120
• Crash from the rear
80J119
• Crash from the side
80J110
• Vehicle rolloverFront air bags may not inflate
The front air bags may not inflate when the
impact is absorbed since the crash object
moved, vehicle body deformed, or crash
angle was greater than about 30 degrees
from the front.
80J102
• Approximately 50 km/h (30 mph) or
lower speed frontal crash to a stopped
vehicle
80J103
• Crash that the front of your vehicle goes
under the bed of a truck etc.

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80J104
• Crash with a utility pole or stumpage
80J105E
• Crash with a fixed wall or guardrail at an
angle of greater than about 30 degrees
(1) from the front
80J106
• Frontal crash with a fixed wall that does
not move or deform in less than about 25
km/h (15 mph)
80J107
• Crash angle is offset from the vehicle
angle (offset crash)
Side air bags and side curtain air bags (if equipped)

68KM090
Side air bags and side curtain air bags are
designed to inflate in severe side impact
crashes when the ignition switch is in “ON”
position or the ignition mode is “ON”.
Side air bags and side curtain air bags are
not designed to inflate in frontal or rear
crashes, rollovers or minor side crashes,
since they would offer no protection in
those types of accidents. Only the side air
bag and side curtain air bag on the side of
the vehicle that is struck will inflate. How-
ever, in a frontal angle crash, the side air
bags and side curtain air bags may inflate.
Since an air bag deploys only one time
during an accident, seat belts are needed
(1)
EXAMPLE

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to restrain occupants from further move-
ments during the accident.
Therefore, an air bag is not a substitute for
seat belts. To maximize your protection,
always fasten your seat belts. Be aware
that no system can prevent all possible
injuries that may occur in an accident.
Side air bags (if equipped)
61MM0A068
Side air bags are located in the part of the
front seatbacks closest to the doors. The
“SRS AIRBAG” labels are attached to the
seatbacks to identify the location of the
side air bags. Side curtain air bags (if equipped)
54P000250
Side curtain air bags are located in the roof
lining. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are
molded into the pillar to identify the loca-
tion of the side curtain air bags.Conditions of side air bags and side
curtain air bags deployment (inflation)
80J119
• Crashes from the side by a vehicle
equivalent to your vehicle in more than
about 25 km/h (15 mph) or in greater
crashes from the side
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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Side air bags and side curtain air bags
may inflate in a strong impact
80J102
• Crash from the front
80J120
• Crash from the rearSide air bags and side curtain air bags
may not inflate
80J121
80J122
• Crash from the side to the vehicle body
other than the passenger compartment
80J123
• Crash from the side at an angle
80J124
• Crash from the side with a high-height
vehicle

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• Crash from the side by a motorcycle or
bicycle
80J126
• Crash with a utility pole or stumpage
80J110
• Vehicle rollover
How the system works
In a frontal crash, the crash sensors will
detect rapid deceleration, and if the con-
troller judges that the deceleration rep-
resents a severe frontal crash, the
controller will trigger the inflators. If your
vehicle is equipped with side air bags and
side curtain air bags, crash sensors will
detect a side crash, and if the controller
judges that the side crash is severe
enough, it will trigger the side air bag and
side curtain air bag inflators. The inflators
inflate the appropriate air bags with nitro-
gen or argon gas. The inflated air bags
provide a cushion for your head (front air
bags and side curtain air bags only) and
upper body. The air bag inflates and
deflates so quickly that you may not even
realize that it has activated. The air bag will
neither hinder your view nor make it harder
to exit the vehicle.Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully
in order to reduce the chance of serious or
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable
consequence of the quick inflation is that
the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as
the facial area against a front air bag. Also,
upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and
some powder and smoke will be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Be aware,
however, that some air bag components
may be hot for a while after inflation.
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your
seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the
steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-
pants should not lean on or sleep against
the door. Refer to “Seat adjustment” sec-
tion and “Seat belts and child restraint sys-
tems” section in this section for details on
proper seat and seat belt adjustments.