immobilizer SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2022 Owners Manual

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BEFORE DRIVING
54P00-01E
Keys
54G489
Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped
on a metal tag provided with the keys or on
the keys. Keep the tag (if equipped) in a
safe place. If you lose your keys, you will
need this number to have new keys made.
Write the number below for your future ref-
erence.
Immobilizer system
This system is designed to help prevent
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the
engine starting system.
The engine can be started only with your
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key
or keyless push start system remote con-
troller, which has an electronic identifica-
tion code programmed into it. The key or
remote controller communicates the identi-
fication code to the vehicle when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” position or the
engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode to “ON”. If you need to make
spare keys or remote controllers, see your
SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle must be pro-
grammed with the correct identification
code for the spare. A key made by an ordi-
nary locksmith will not work.
80JM122
If the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light blinks when the ignition
switch is in “ON” position or the ignition
mode is “ON”, the engine will not start.NOTE:
If the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light blinks or comes on, a
message may be shown on the information
display.
For vehicles without a keyless push
start system
If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to
“LOCK” position, and then turn it back to
“ON” position.
If the light still blinks after the ignition
switch is turned back to “ON” position,
there may be something wrong with your
key or with the immobilizer system. Ask
your SUZUKI dealer to have the system
inspected.
For vehicles with a keyless push start
system
If this light blinks, change the ignition mode
to “LOCK” (OFF), and then change it back
to “ON”. Also refer to “If the master warn-
ing indicator light blinks and the engine
cannot be started” in “Starting engine
(vehicle with keyless push start system)” in
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If the light still blinks after the ignition mode
is changed back to “ON”, there may be
something wrong with your key or with the
immobilizer system. Ask your SUZUKI
dealer to have the system inspected. KEY NUMBER:
EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING
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The immobilizer/keyless push start system
warning light may also blinks if the remote
controller is not in the vehicle when you
close the door or attempt to start the
engine.
NOTE:
• If you lose your immobilizer ignition key
or remote controller, ask your SUZUKI
dealer as soon as possible to deactivate
the lost one, and to make a new key or
remote controller.
• If you own other vehicles with immobi-
lizer keys, keep those keys away from
the ignition switch or the engine switch
when using your SUZUKI vehicle. Other-
wise, or the engine may not be started
because they may interfere with your
SUZUKI vehicle’s immobilizer system.
• If you attach any metal objects to the
immobilizer key or remote controller, it
may not start the engine.This immobilizer system, model I54P0 for
keyless entry model and 37290-54P0 for
keyless engine start model are in compli-
ance with the essential requirements and
other provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Ignition key reminder (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in the
ignition switch when the driver’s door is
opened.
Door locks
Side door locks
60B008
(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
(3) Rear
(4) Front
To lock a driver’s door from the outside of
the vehicle:
• Insert a key and turn the top of the key
toward the front of the vehicle, or
• Turn the lock knob forward, then pull and
hold the door handle as you close the
door.
NOTICE
The immobilizer key and remote con-
troller are sensitive electronic instru-
ments. To avoid damaging them:
• Do not expose them to impacts,
moisture or high temperature such
as on the dashboard under direct
sunlight.
• Keep them away from magnetic
objects.
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
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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
54P000207
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:
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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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Malfunction indicator light
65D530
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction
indicator light is provided on the instrument
cluster to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on. When the engine is started, the
light goes out.
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or blinks when the engine is running, there
is a damage in the emission control sys-
tem.
Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer to
have the damage fixed.
(For EU specification vehicle)
Also, if this light comes on when the
engine is running, there is a problem with
the continuously variable transaxle sys-
tem. Ask your SUZUKI dealer to have the
system inspected.
Immobilizer/keyless push start sys-tem warning light
80JM122
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working. If this light stays on, there
is a problem with the system.
Open door warning light
54G391
This light remains on until all doors (includ-
ing the tailgate) are completely closed.
If any door (including the tailgate) is open
when the vehicle is moving, a ding sounds
to remind you to close all doors completely.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
the malfunction indicator light is on
or blinking can cause permanent
damage to the vehicle’s emission
control system, and can affect fuel
economy and driveability.

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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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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.
(1)
(2)
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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REMOTE CONTROLLER OUTSIDE warning
When either of the conditions described
below is met, the system issues a
REMOTE CONTROLLER OUTSIDE warn-
ing by sounding the interior and exterior
buzzers. At the same time, the immobi-
lizer/keyless push start system warning
light comes on and the master warning
indicator light blinks.
• Any door is opened and then closed
while the remote controller is not inside
the vehicle and the engine is running or
the ignition mode has been changed to
“ACC” or “ON” by pressing the engine
switch.
• The remote controller is not inside the
vehicle when you attempt to start the
engine after changing the ignition mode
to “ACC” or “ON” by pressing the engine
switch.
54P000302
(1) Immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light (blinks)
(2) Master warning indicator light (blinks)
NOTE:
• If the warning is given, locate the remote
controller as soon as possible.
• Any attempt to start the engine will fail
while the warning is active. The mes-
sage appearing on the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster will also
indicate this condition. Refer to “Informa-
tion display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion for details.
• Normally, the immobilizer/keyless push
start system warning light should go out
and the master warning indicator light
should stop blinking shortly after the
remote controller is brought back inside
the vehicle. If they remain lit and blinking,
change the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF)by pressing the engine switch and then
perform the engine starting operation.
Refer to “Starting engine (vehicle with key-
less push start system)” in this section.
• Always keep the remote controller with
you as the driver.
Interior workable area for engine
starting
54P000373
(1) Interior workable area
The interior workable area is defined as all
the interior spaces except for the space
above the instrument panel.
(1)
(2)
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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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INDEX
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Fuel gauge ............................................................................ 2-64
Fuel pump labeling .............................................................. 12-4
Fuel recommendation .................................................. 1-1, 12-3
Full wheel cover ..................................................................... 8-5
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-41
Fuses in engine compartment ............................................ 7-41
Fuses under dashboard ...................................................... 7-43
G
Gasoline containing MTBE ................................................. 12-4
Gasoline engine ..................................................................... 1-1
Gasoline-ethanol blends .............................................. 1-1, 12-4
Gasoline-methanol blends ........................................... 1-1, 12-4
Gear oil ................................................................................. 7-30
Gear oil change .................................................................... 7-32
Gear oil level check ............................................................. 7-31
Gearshift indicator ...................................................... 2-71, 3-21
Glove box ............................................................................. 5-12
Glove box light .............................................................. 5-6, 7-55
Glow plug indicator light................................................... 2-100
H
Hazard warning switch ...................................................... 2-110
Head restraints............................................................ 2-23, 2-26
Headlight leveling switch .................................................. 2-108
Heated rear window switch / heated outside
rearview mirror switch ...................................................... 2-115
Heating and air conditioning system ................................. 5-23
Heating system .................................................................... 5-25
Highway driving ..................................................................... 4-3
Hill descent control indicator light..................................... 2-92
Hill descent control switch ................................................. 3-80
Hill descent control system ................................................ 3-79Hill hold control system ...................................................... 3-82
Horn ..................................................................................... 2-115
How ABS works.................................................................... 3-76
I
Ignition key reminder ............................................................. 2-2
Ignition switch ........................................................................ 3-3
Illumination indicator light .................................................. 2-98
Immobilizer system ................................................................ 2-1
Immobilizer/keyless push start system warning light ...... 2-94
Improving fuel economy........................................................ 4-2
Information display ........................................... 2-66, 3-43, 3-46
Inside rearview mirror.......................................................... 2-20
Installation of child restraint with top tether ..................... 2-47
Installation of radio frequency transmitters ...................... 5-39
Installation with ISOFIX type anchorages.......................... 2-46
Installation with lap-shoulder seat belts ............................ 2-45
Instantaneous fuel consumption ........................................ 2-67
Instrument cluster ................................................................ 2-63
Instrument panel pocket...................................................... 5-14
Interior light ...................................................................5-5, 7-54
Interior workable area for engine starting ........................... 3-9
J
Jacking instructions .............................................................. 8-1
Jump-starting instructions.................................................... 8-8
K
Keyless entry system transmitter................................2-6, 2-13
Keyless push start system .................................................... 3-6
Keyless push start system remote controller ..............2-6, 2-7
Keys......................................................................................... 2-1
L
Lap-shoulder belt ................................................................. 2-30