child lock SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2022 Owners Manual

BEFORE DRIVING
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BEFORE DRIVING
Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door locks ............................................................................ 2-2
Keyless push start system remote controller /
Keyless entry system transmitter ...................................... 2-6
Theft deterrent light (if equipped) ...................................... 2-16
Windows .............................................................................. 2-16
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-20
Front seats ........................................................................... 2-21
Rear seats ............................................................................ 2-24
Seat belts and child restraint systems .............................. 2-28
Child restraint system ........................................................ 2-40
Supplemental restraint system (air bags) ......................... 2-50
Instrument cluster ............................................................... 2-63
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-64
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-64
Fuel gauge ........................................................................... 2-64
Temperature gauge ............................................................. 2-65
Brightness control .............................................................. 2-65
Information display ............................................................. 2-66
Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 2-88
Lighting control lever ........................................................2-102
Front fog light switch (if equipped) ..................................2-107
Headlight leveling switch (if equipped) ............................2-108
Turn signal control lever ...................................................2-108
Hazard warning switch ......................................................2-110
Windshield wiper and washer lever .................................2-110
Tilt/telescoping steering lock lever ..................................2-114
Horn .....................................................................................2-115
Heated rear window switch / heated outside rearview
mirror switch (if equipped) ................................................2-115

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To release this system:
To unlock the driver's door, insert the key in
the driver’s door lock and turn the top of
the key toward the rear of the vehicle once.
NOTE:
You can switch the function that unlocks all
doors from requiring two turns to requiring
one turn, and vice versa, via the informa-
tion display setting mode. For details on
how to use the information display, refer to
“Information display” in this section.
Child-proof locks (rear door)
54P000203
(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
Each of the rear doors is equipped with a
child-proof lock which can be used to help
prevent unwanted opening of the door
from inside the vehicle. When the lock
lever is in LOCK position (1), the rear door
can only be opened from outside. When
the lock lever is in UNLOCK position (2),
the rear door can be opened from inside or
outside.
Ta i l g a t e
54P000204
(1) Tailgate unlatch switch
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by
using the key in the driver’s door lock.
To open the tailgate, push and hold the tail-
gate unlatch switch (1) and lift the tailgate.
NOTE:
When the tailgate is closed incompletely,
follow the procedure below:
1) Push the tailgate unlatch switch (1) and
open the tailgate.
2) After a few seconds, close the tailgate.
3) Check that the tailgate is closed com-
pletely.
FrontRear
WA R N I N G
Place the child-proof lock in LOCK
position whenever children are
seated in the rear.
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68LM210
(1) Lithium disc type battery:
CR2032 or equivalent
3) Replace the battery (1) so its + terminal
faces the bottom of the case as shown
in the illustration.
4) Close the remote controller firmly.
5) Check that the door locks can be oper-
ated with the remote controller.
6) Dispose of the used battery properly
according to applicable rules or regula-
tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-
ies with ordinary household trash.NOTE:
Used batteries must be disposed of prop-
erly according to applicable rules or regu-
lations and must not be disposed of with
ordinary household trash.
80JM133
(1) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (1)
indicates that a used battery should be col-
lected separately from ordinary household
trash.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed
of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-
vent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropri-
ate battery disposal. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information
about disposing of or recycling the used
battery, consult your SUZUKI dealer.
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WA R N I N G
Swallowing a lithium battery may
cause serious internal injury. Do not
allow anyone to swallow a lithium
battery. Keep lithium batteries away
from children and pets. If swallowed,
contact a physician immediately.
NOTICE
The remote controller is a sensitive
electronic instrument. To avoid dam-
aging it, do not expose it to dust or
moisture or tamper with internal parts.
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68LM249
(3) Lithium disc type battery:
CR1616 or equivalent
3) Put the edge of a flat-bladed screw-
driver in the slot of the transmitter (2)
and pry it open.
4) Replace the battery (3) so its + terminal
faces “+” mark of the transmitter.
5) Close the transmitter and install it into
the transmitter holder.
6) Close the transmitter cover, install and
tighten the screw (1).
7) Check that the door locks can be oper-
ated with the transmitter.
8) Dispose of the used battery properly
according to applicable rules or regula-
tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-
ies with ordinary household trash.NOTE:
Used batteries must be disposed of prop-
erly according to applicable rules or regu-
lations and must not be disposed of with
ordinary household trash.
80JM133
(1) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (1)
indicates that a used battery should be col-
lected separately from ordinary household
trash.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed
of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-
vent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropri-
ate battery disposal. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information
about disposing of or recycling of the used
battery, consult your SUZUKI dealer.
(2)
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WA R N I N G
Swallowing a lithium battery may
cause serious internal injury. Do not
allow anyone to swallow a lithium
battery. Keep lithium batteries away
from children and pets. If swallowed,
contact a physician immediately.
NOTICE
The transmitter is a sensitive elec-
tronic instrument. To avoid damaging
it, do not expose it to dust or mois-
ture or tamper with internal parts.
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To open a window, push the top part of the
switch. To close the window, lift up the top
part of the switch.
The driver’s window has AUTO-DOWN
and AUTO-UP features for greater conve-
nience (at toll booths or drive-through
restaurants, for example). This means the
driver can open or close the window with-
out holding the window switch in DOWN or
UP position. Press down or lift up the
driver’s window switch completely and
release it. To stop the window before it
reaches the FULL-DOWN or FULL-UP
position, pull up or push down the switch
briefly.Lock switch (type A)54P000253
Lock switch (type B)
54P000214
The driver’s door also has a lock switch for
the passenger’s window(s). When you
push in the lock switch, the passenger’s
window(s) cannot be raised or lowered byoperating any of the switches (2), (3), (4)
or (5). To restore normal operation, release
the lock switch by pushing it again.
NOTE:
If you drive with one of the rear windows
open, you may hear a loud sound caused
by air vibration. To reduce the sound, open
the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or
narrow the rear window opening.
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WA R N I N G
• You should always lock the pas-
senger’s window operation when
there are children in the vehicle.
Children can be seriously injured if
they get part of their body caught
by the window during operation.
• To avoid injuring an occupant by
window entrapment, check that no
part of the occupant’s body such as
hands or head is in the path of the
electric windows when closing
them.
• Always remove the ignition key or
take the keyless push start system
remote controller with you when
leaving the vehicle even only for a
short time. Also do not leave chil-
dren alone in a parked vehicle.
Unattended children could use the
electric window switches and get
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Head restraints
Head restraints are designed to help
reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case
of an accident.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to fold forward the
seatback to provide enough overhead
clearance to remove the head restraint.
Adjust the head restraint to the position
which places the center of the head
restraint closest to the top of your ears. If
this is not possible for very tall passengers,
adjust the head restraint as high as possi-
ble.Rear
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To raise the rear head restraint, pull
upward the restraint until it clicks. To lower
the restraint, push down the restraint while
holding in the lock lever. If a head restraint
must be removed (for cleaning, replace-
ment, etc.), push in the lock lever and pull
the head restraint all the way out.
When installing a child restraint system,
remove the head restraint.
Folding rear seats
The rear seats of your vehicle can be
folded forward to provide additional cargo
space.
To fold the rear seats forward:
1) Lower the head restraint fully.
2) Hook the webbing of rear seat belts on
the belt guide. For details on rear out-
side seat belt guide, refer to “Rear out-
side seat belt guide” in this section.
3) Stow the rear center lap-shoulder belt.
Refer to “Lap-shoulder belt with detach-
able connector” in this section.
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4) Pull the release lever on the top of each
split seat, and fold the seatbacks for-
ward.
WA R N I N G
• Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
• Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
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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-
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pens, ask your SUZUKI dealer to check
the air bag system as soon as possible.
Special procedures are required for servic-
ing or replacing an air bag. For that rea-
son, only an authorized SUZUKI dealer
should be allowed to service or replace
your air bags. Remind anyone who ser-
vices your SUZUKI vehicle that it has air
bags.
Service on or around air bag components
or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Improper ser-
vice could result in unintended air bag
deployment or could render the air bag
inoperative. Either of these two conditions
may result in severe injury.
To prevent damage or unintended inflation
of the air bag system, check that the bat-
tery 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 electri-
cal service work on your SUZUKI vehicle.
Do not touch air bag system components
or wires. The wires are wrapped with yel-
low tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers
are yellow for easy identification.
Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated
air bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
body repair shop or scrap yard for help
with disposal.Front passenger air bag deactiva-tion system (if equipped)
54P000228
The front passenger’s front air bag must
be deactivated if a child restraint system is
to be installed on the front passenger’s
seat.
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, “PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ON” indicator (1) or
“PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator (2)
shows whether the front passenger’s air
bag is activated or deactivated.When the front passenger’s air bag is acti-
vated, both “PASSENGER AIRBAG ON”
indicator (1) and “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” indicator (2) come on for a few sec-
onds and then go out.
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG
ON” indicator (1) comes on for about 1
minute and then goes out.
When the front passenger’s air bag is
deactivated, both “PASSENGER AIRBAG
ON” indicator (1) and “PASSENGER AIR-
BAG OFF” indicator (2) come on for a few
seconds and then go out.
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” indicator (2) comes on.
When you activate or deactivate the front
passenger’s air bag, check which indicator
is on before starting the engine.
Side air bags, side curtain air bags and
seat belt pretensioners are not connected
to the air bag deactivation system. Even if
the front passenger’s air bag is deacti-
vated, side air bags, side curtain air bags
and seat belt pretensioners are still acti-
vated.
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According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in rear
seating positions than front seating posi-
tions. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom-
mends that child restraint systems be
installed on the rear seat.
Air bag deactivation switch
54P000229
The air bag deactivation switch (3) is
installed only for use when a rear-facing
child restraint system or infant restraint
system is installed in the front passenger’s
seat. The switch is located on the lateral
face of the passenger’s side of the instru-
ment panel.To deactivate the front passenger’s air
bag, follow the instructions below before
starting the engine.
1) Check that the ignition switch is in
“LOCK” position or the engine switch is
in “LOCK” (OFF) mode.
2) Insert the key into the air bag deactiva-
tion switch (3), then push and turn the
key to “OFF” (air bag off) position, and
pull out the key.
3) Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position
or press the engine switch to change
the ignition mode to “ON”. Both indica-
tors come on for a few seconds and
then go out.
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” indicator (2) comes on to remind
you that the front passenger’s air bag is
deactivated.
WA R N I N G
When using child restraint system on
the front passenger’s seat, the front
passenger’s air bag must be deacti-
vated; otherwise deployment of the
front passenger’s air bag could result
in the death or serious injury of the
child.
WA R N I N G
Check that the front passenger’s air
bag is activated and “PASSENGER
AIRBAG ON” indicator (1) is on
whenever there is no child restraint
installed on the front passenger’s
seat.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Engine switch
(vehicle with keyless push
start system)
54P000301
LOCK (OFF)
This mode is for parking the vehicle. When
this mode is selected by pressing the
engine switch and then any door (including
the tailgate) is opened or closed, the steer-
ing will be locked automatically.
ACC
Press the engine switch to select this igni-
tion mode to use such electric equipment
as the audio system, outside rearview mir-
rors and accessory socket with the engine
off. When this position is selected, the
information display in the instrument clus-
ter shows the following message: “ACC”IGNITION SWITCH POSITION. Refer to
“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-
ING” section for details.
ON
• With the engine off
You can use such electric equipment as
the power windows and wipers with the
engine off. When this ignition mode is
selected by pressing the engine switch,
the information display in the instrument
cluster shows the following message:
“ON” IGNITION SWITCH POSITION.
• With the engine on
All electric equipment is operational. The
vehicle can be driven when you have
selected this ignition mode by pressing
the engine switch.
START
Provided you have the keyless push start
system remote controller with you, the
engine automatically starts when you
press the engine switch to select this igni-
tion mode after shifting to “N” (Neutral) and
depressing the brake and clutch pedals.
NOTE:
You do not need to keep the engine switch
pressed to start the engine.
WA R N I N G
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• Always return the ignition switch to
“LOCK” position and remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehi-
cle even only for a short time. Also
do not leave children alone in a
parked vehicle. Unattended chil-
dren could cause accidental move-
ment of the vehicle or could tamper
with power windows or power sun-
roof. They also could suffer from
heat stroke in warm or hot weather.
These could result in severe injury
or even death.
NOTICE
• Do not use the starter motor for
more than 12 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start, wait 15
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and igni-
tion systems or consult your
SUZUKI dealer.
• Do not leave the ignition switch in
“ON” position if the engine is not
running as the battery will dis-
charge.
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