change key battery SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2022 Owners Manual

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BEFORE DRIVING
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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.
57L21016
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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BEFORE DRIVING
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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:
71LMT0201
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
controller and pry it open.EXAMPLE

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
In the presence of strong radio signals or
noise, you may not be able to change the
ignition mode to “ACC” or “ON” or to start
the engine using the engine switch. In this
case, the information display in the instru-
ment cluster will show the following mes-
sage: KEY FOB NOT DETECTED.
Unreleased steering lock warning
If the steering lock remains engaged when
you press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON”, the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster shows the
message: “TRN. STEERING WHEEL TO
RELEASE LOCK”. Refer to “Information
display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for
details.
NOTE:
The steering lock may not be released if
some load is acting on the steering wheel.
If this happens, turn the steering wheel to
the right or left to relieve it from the load
before you press the engine switch again
to change to the desired ignition mode.
Keyless push start system
(if equipped)
Provided the keyless push start system
remote controller is within the interior work-
able area (refer to the related explanation
in this section), you can use the engine
switch for starting the engine and selecting
an ignition mode (“ACC” or “ON”). In addi-
tion, the following functions can be used:
• Keyless entry function. Refer to “Keyless
push start system remote controller /
keyless entry system transmitter” in
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.
• Locking and unlocking doors (including
the tailgate) using a request switch.
Refer to “Keyless push start system
remote controller / keyless entry system
transmitter” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion for details.
• Immobilizer (anti-theft) function. Refer to
“Immobilizer system” in “BEFORE DRIV-
ING” section for details.
Engine switch illumination
The engine switch is illuminated (lit) in the
following situations:
• When the engine is off and the driver’s
door is open, or for 15 seconds after the
driver’s door is closed. The illumination
will fade out after 15 seconds passed.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in
“ACC” or “ON” mode when the
engine is not running. Avoid using
the radio or other electric accesso-
ries for a long time when the engine
switch is in “ACC” or “ON” mode
when the engine is not running, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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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).
82K254
Every time you press the engine switch,
the ignition mode changes as follows.
57L31033
(1)
(OFF)
ON ACC LOCK
(Audio equipment)

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
When selecting the ignition modes, the
information display in the instrument clus-
ter shows certain messages. Refer to
“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-
ING” section for details.
If the master warning indicator light
blinks and the ignition modes cannot
be selected
Your keyless push start system remote con-
troller may not be sensed as being within the
interior workable area (refer to the related
explanation in this section). Try again after
checking that you have the remote controller
with you. If the ignition modes still cannot be
selected, the battery of the remote controller
may be discharged. To select an ignition
mode, you must then use the following
method:
58MST0302
1) Without depressing the brake pedal
and the clutch pedal, push the engine
switch (1).
2) The master warning indicator light in
the instrument cluster blinks and the
message “PLACE KEY FOB ON
START SWITCH” appears on the infor-
mation display within about 10 sec-
onds. Touch the engine switch with
“LOCK” button of remote controller (2)
for about 2 seconds.NOTE:
• If you still cannot select the ignition
modes, there may be some problem with
the keyless push start system. Contact
an authorized SUZUKI dealer for an
inspection of the system.
• The immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light will come on for about
5 seconds while the master warning indi-
cator light is blinking. In addition, the
information display in the instrument
cluster will show a message during this
time. Refer to “Information display” in
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.
• You may customize the system to cause
the interior buzzer to sound once for
warning that remote controller is out of
sensing range. To incorporate this cus-
tomization, please contact an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
• If the battery of the remote controller is
about to become completely discharged,
the corresponding message will appear
on the information display when you
press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON”. Refer to “Informa-
tion display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion for details. For details on replacing
the battery, refer to “Keyless push start
system remote controller / keyless entry
system transmitter” in “BEFORE DRIV-
ING” section.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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(For diesel engine model)
Cold engine
Depress the clutch and brake pedals fully
and press the engine switch to crank the
engine. If the glow plug indicator light
comes on, the engine will start automati-
cally after the glow plug indicator light goes
off up to 10 seconds afterward.
Warm engine
Crank the engine by pressing the engine
switch to change the ignition mode to
“START”.
Caution when stopping the engine with
turbocharger
When stopping the engine after climbing or
high speed driving, let the engine idle for
about one minute or more (if it is not pro-
hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil
from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated
engine oil will damage the bearings of the
turbocharger.Restarting diesel engine after fuel-
empty stop
If the engine stops and the low fuel warn-
ing light and the malfunction indicator light
come on, use the following procedure:
1) Fill the fuel tank.
2) Press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON” for 5-10 seconds
to feed fuel.
3) Perform the above engine starting pro-
cedure to start the engine.
If the malfunction indicator light still comes
on after the engine started, there may be
some problem with the engine. Ask your
SUZUKI dealer to have the engine
inspected.
If the master warning indicator light
blinks and the engine cannot be started
Your keyless push start system remote
controller may not be sensed as being
within the interior workable area. Try again
after checking that you have the remote
controller with you. If the engine still can-
not be started, the battery of the remote
controller may be discharged. To start the
engine, use the following method:
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Shift to “N” (Neutral) and fully depress
the clutch pedal. Hold the clutch and
brake pedals fully depressed.
3) “PUSH START SWITCH.” message will
appear on the information display in the
instrument cluster. Press the engine
switch (1).
4) The master warning indicator light in
the instrument cluster blinks within
about 10 seconds. Touch the engine
switch with “LOCK” button of remote
controller (2) for about 2 seconds.
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more
than 30 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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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
• If you still cannot start the engine after
several attempts using the above
method, there may be a problem else-
where, such as a low battery. Contact
your SUZUKI dealer for inspection.
• The immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light will come on for about
5 seconds while the master warning indi-
cator light is blinking. In addition, the
information display will show a certain
message during this time. Refer to
“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-
ING” section for details.
• You may customize the system to cause
the interior buzzer to sound once for
warning that remote controller is out of
sensing range. Please contact an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer for the customiza-
tion.
• If the battery of the remote controller is
about to become completely discharged,
the corresponding message will appear
on the information display when you
press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON”. For details on
replacing the battery, refer to “Keyless
push start system remote controller /
keyless entry system transmitter” in
“BEFORE DRIVING” section.Returning ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF)
NOTE:
Certain problems such as a fault in engine
system may prevent the engine switch
from going back to “LOCK” (OFF) mode. If
this happens, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer after
doing the following:
• Lock the doors using the key to prevent
theft. (The request switches and the key-
less push start system remote controller
cannot be used to lock them.)
• Disconnect the negative cable from the
battery to prevent discharge.“LOCK” (OFF) mode reminder buzzer
The buzzer will stop sounding if you then
push the engine switch twice, thus bringing
back the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF).
• If you open the driver’s door after press-
ing the engine switch to change the igni-
tion mode to “ACC”, the interior buzzer
beeps intermittently.
• The buzzer will stop sounding if you then
push the engine switch twice, thus bring-
ing it back the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF).
NOTE:
Whenever you leave the vehicle, check
that you have returned the ignition mode to
“LOCK” (OFF) using the engine switch and
then lock the doors. Without returning the
ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), you can-
not use a request switch or keyless push
start system remote controller to lock the
doors.
Steering lock warning buzzer
If the steering lock fails to engage due to a
fault in the system when the ignition mode
is turned to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the
engine switch and any door (including the
tailgate) is opened or closed, the interior
buzzer will warn you of this condition with
repeated short beeps. If this happens,
have the vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Center (with sunroof) (6)
61MM0B022
These light switches have three or four
positions which function as described
below:
ON (a)
The light comes on and stays on regard-
less of whether the door is open or closed.
NOTE:
• The light will turn off after a period of
time when the light remains illuminated
to prevent the battery from discharging.
•For
a short while after turning the ignition
switch to “LOCK” or pressing the engine
switch to change the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF), there is an occasion that the light will
not turn on even if the light switch is turned
on. This is al
so a normal light control to
prevent the battery from discharging.DOOR (b)
The light comes on when the door is
opened. After closing all doors, the light
will remain on for about 15 seconds and
then fade out. If you insert the key, or press
the engine switch to change the ignition
mode to “ACC” or “ON” during this time,
the light will start to fade out immediately.
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the light will turn on for about 15
seconds and then fade out.
NOTE:
If you leave any door open, the light will
automatically turn off after about 15 min-
utes to prevent from discharging the bat-
tery.
OFF (c)
The light remains off even when the door is
opened.
Spot light (d)
When the light switch is in “DOOR” or
“OFF” position, push the switch to turn on
the light and push it again to turn off the
light.
Luggage compartment (if equipped) (7)
61MM0B023
When you open the tailgate with the lug-
gage compartment light switch in ON posi-
tion (1), the light comes on and remains on
as long as you keep the tailgate open.
When the luggage compartment light
switch is in OFF position (2), the light
remains off regardless of whether the tail-
gate is open or close.
(b)
(c)
(a)
NOTICE
Do not leave the tailgate open with
the luggage compartment light
switch in ON position for a long time,
or the battery will discharge.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
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Engine trouble: Starter does
not operate
1) Try turning the ignition switch to
“START” position or try pressing the
engine switch to change the ignition
mode to “START” with the headlights
turned on to determine the battery con-
dition. If the headlights go excessively
dim or go off, it usually means that
either the battery is flat or the battery
terminal contact is poor. Recharge the
battery or correct battery terminal con-
tact as necessary.
2) If the headlights remain bright, check
the fuses. If the reason for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
Engine trouble: Flooded
engine
(Vehicle without keyless push start sys-
tem)
If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine.
• For gasoline engine model, do not oper-
ate the starter motor for more than 12
seconds.
• For diesel engine model, do not operate
the starter motor for more than 30 sec-
onds.
(Vehicle with keyless push start sys-
tem)
If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine.
• For gasoline engine model, do not oper-
ate the starter motor for more than 12
seconds.
• For diesel engine model, do not operate
the starter motor for more than 30 sec-
onds.
NOTE:
If the engine refuses to start, the starter
motor automatically stops after a certain
period of time. After the starter motor hasautomatically stopped or if there is any-
thing abnormal in the engine starting sys-
tem, the starter motor runs only while the
engine switch is held pressed.

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SUPPLEMENT
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How to stop the alarm
Should the alarm be triggered accidentally,
unlock the doors using the keyless push
start system remote controller, the request
switch or the keyless entry system trans-
mitter, or press the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to “ON” or turn
the ignition switch to “ON” position. The
alarm will then stop.
NOTE:
Even after the alarm has stopped, if you
lock the doors using the keyless push
start system remote controller, the
request switch or the keyless entry sys-
tem transmitter, the theft deterrent alarm
system will be rearmed with a delay of
about 20 seconds.
If you disconnect the battery while the
theft deterrent alarm system is in the
armed condition or the alarm is actually
in operation, the alarm will be triggered
or re-triggered when the battery is then
reconnected, although, in the latter case,
the alarm remains stopped for the period
between disconnection and reconnec-
tion of the battery.
Even after the alarm has stopped at the
end of the predetermined operation time,
it will be triggered again if any door or
engine hood (for EU specification vehi-
cle) is opened without disarming the
theft deterrent alarm system.Checking whether the alarm has been
triggered during parking
If the alarm was triggered due to an unau-
thorized entry into the vehicle and you then
press the engine switch to change the igni-
tion mode to “ON” or turn the ignition
switch to “ON” position, the theft deterrent
light will blink rapidly for about 8 seconds
and a buzzer will beep 4 times during this
period. If this happens, check whether your
vehicle has been broken into while you
were away from it.
Enabling and disabling the theft deter-
rent alarm system
The theft deterrent alarm system can be
either enabled or disabled.
When enabled (factory setting)
When the system is enabled, it causes the
hazard warning lights to flash for about 40
seconds if any of the alarm trigger condi-
tions is met. The system also causes the
interior buzzer to beep intermittently for
about 10 seconds, which is followed by
intermittent sounding of the horn for about
30 seconds.
The theft deterrent light continues to blink
during this time.
When disabled
When the system is disabled, it stays dis-
armed even if you perform any system
arming operation.How to switch the state of the theft
deterrent alarm system
You can switch the theft deterrent alarm
system from the enabled state to the dis-
abled state, and vice versa, using the fol-
lowing method.
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(2)(3)
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EXAMPLE