oil level SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2022 Owners Manual

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ESP® OFF indicator light
57L30045
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.
When the ESP
® OFF switch is pushed to
turn off the ESP® systems (other than
ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light comes
on and stays on.
For details of the ESP
® systems, refer to
“Electronic stability program (ESP®)” in
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Hill descent control indicator light (if equipped)
79K050
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.
When you push the hill descent control
switch and the hill descent control operat-
ing conditions are fulfilled, the hill descent
control indicator comes on. If the hill
descent control indicator blinks, the hill
descent control will not be activated.
For details of the hill descent control sys-
tem, refer to “Hill descent control system (if
equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
Oil pressure light
50G051
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. The light will come on and
remain on if there is insufficient oil pres-
sure. If the light comes on when driving,
pull off the road as soon as you can and
stop the engine.
Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-
tem should be inspected by your SUZUKI
dealer before you drive the vehicle again.
NOTICE
• If you operate the engine with this
light on, severe engine damage can
result.
• Do not rely on the oil pressure light
to indicate the need to add oil. Peri-
odically check the engine oil level.

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NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.
4) Check that the hood is fully closed and
latched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,
brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and head restraint.
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking
brake lever.
8) Adjust the mirrors.
9) Check that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Check that all warning lights come on
as the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to “ON”.
11)Check all gauges.
12)Check that the brake system warning
light turns off when the parking brake is
released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Battery solution level
5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation
Pull the hood release handle inside the
vehicle. Check that you cannot openthe hood all the way without releasing
the secondary latch. Close the hood
securely after checking for proper latch
operation. See the item “All latches,
hinges and locks” of “Chassis, body
and others” in “Maintenance schedule”
in “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
NANCE” section for lubrication sched-
ule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.Engine oil consumption
It is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle
operation.
The amount of engine oil consumption
depends on viscosity and quality of the oil
and your driving conditions.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler-
ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately
5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
(1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump-
tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil
level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-
ing. This is because the oil gradually
becomes diluted with fuel or moisture,
WA R N I N G
Check that the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.

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making it appear that the oil level has not
changed.
You should also be aware that the diluting
ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle
is subsequently driven at high speeds,
such as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after high-speed driving.Ignition switch
(vehicle without keyless push
start system)
65D61160B041
The ignition switch has the following four
positions:
LOCK
This is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
EXAMPLE

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3) When the engine oil level exceeds the
MAX level on the dipstick, consult your
SUZUKI dealer.Using transaxle
Manual transaxle
5MT model
79MH0303
6MT model
61MS2A004
Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.
After releasing the parking brake, gradually
release the clutch. When you hear a
change in the engine’s sound, slowly press
the accelerator while continuing to gradu-
ally release the clutch.
Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized and
provide quiet and easy shifting. Always
depress the clutch pedal all the way to the
floor before shifting gears. Keep the
engine speed from rising into the red zone
of the tachometer.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1:For further details, refer to “Engine oil and filter” in this section.
#2:Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
NOTE:
*1: Refer to “Oil change request light (if equipped)” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,
whichever comes first.
km (×1000)7.51015204080160miles (×1000)4.6876.259.37512.52550100months612364896Engine and powertrain
Engine accessory
drive beltTension check NormalISevereI
Engine oil and engine
oil filter
*1ACEA Standards or
SUZUKI GENUINE OIL (#1)NormalRSevereR
Other than ACEA Standards or SUZUKI
GENUINE OIL (#1)NormalRSevereR
Engine coolant“SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)” (#2) First time only R
Second time and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”R

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
NOTE:
*1: Replace when the oil change request light blinks or each months that listed in table.
*2: Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For diesel engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months,
whichever comes first.
km (×1000)2.520-30-4080160miles (×1000)1.56212.5-18.75-2550100months-122424364896Engine and powertrain
Engine oil and
engine oil filter
*1Synthetic oil NormalRSevereR
Engine coolant “SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)” (#1)First time onlyR
Second time and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”R
Fuel and emission control system
Air cleaner filter
element *2Paved-road NormalISevereIR
Dusty conditionIRBrake
Brake fluid CheckI
Brake lever and cable Check (1st 20000 km only)IChassis, body and others
Tires/WheelsI
All latches, hinges and locksI

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
NOTE:
*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or
months, whichever comes first.
miles (×1000)367.515304590km (×1000)51012.5255075150months367.515304590
Engine and powertrain
Drive belt Inspect for damageI
Engine oil and oil filter NormalR
SevereR
Engine coolant“SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue)”
(#1)First time onlyR
Second time and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”R
Fuel and emission control system
Spark plugs Nickel plug
R
Air cleaner filter element *1 NormalRSevereIRBrake
Brake fluid Fluid level checkI
Brake pedal stroke CheckI
Parking brake
lever and cableLever movement check First time only NormalI
Second time and after NormalI
First time only
SevereI
Second time and afterSevereIChassis, body and others
Clutch Pedal and fluid levelI
Tires (including tire rotation) NormalI
SevereI
All latches, hinges and locks NormalISevereI
Steering system Steering wheel movement NormalISevereI

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Items other than recommended maintenance by an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician
#1: Perform the engine coolant level check under the daily inspection in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If you use the engine coolant other than “SUZUKI LLC (Blue)” for replacement, follow the schedule of “SUZUKI LLC: Standard (Green)”.
#2: Replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.
NOTE:
*1:Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
For gasoline engine models
Select maintenance timing by mileage (odometer reading) or months, which-
ever comes first.
km (×1000)2.57.51015304575150miles (×1000)1.54.56918274590months-681224364896Engine and powertrain
Engine accessory drive belt Tension check NormalISevereI
Engine oil and engine oil filter NormalRSevereR
Engine coolant “SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)”
(#1)First time onlyR
Second time
and afterR
“SUZUKI LLC: Standard
(Green)”R
Fuel and emission control system
Spark plugs when unleaded
fuel is used(Standard type) Nickel plug NormalR(#2)SevereR
Spark plugs when leaded fuel
is used(Standard type) Nickel plug
R
Air cleaner filter element *1 Paved-road NormalIR
SevereIR
Dusty conditionIRBrake
Brake fluid CheckI
Brake lever and cable Check (1st 15000 km only) I
Chassis, body and others
Tires/WheelsI
All latches, hinges and locksI

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NOTE:
• (For EU countries)
The replacement timing varies with the
type of engine oil that you choose.
Refer to “Maintenance schedule” in this
section for corresponding maintenance
schedule.
• (For Mexico)
For additional instruction, refer to “SUP-
PLEMENT” section in the end of this
book.
SAE 0W-20 (1) is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather.
NOTE:
We recommend that you use SUZUKI gen-
uine oil. To purchase it, see your SUZUKI
dealer.
(For diesel engine model)
Check that the engine oil you use comes
under the quality classification of ACEA
C2.
SAE 0W-30 is the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in cold
weather. Oil level check
(For gasoline engine model)
80G064
52D084
(For diesel engine model)
54P000701
(1) MIN
(2) MAX
(3) Engine oil dipstick
It is important to keep the engine oil at the
correct level for proper lubrication of your
vehicle’s engine. Check the oil level with
the vehicle on a level surface. The oil level
indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle
is on a slope. The oil level should be
checked either before starting the engine
or at least 5 minutes after stopping the
engine.
The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col-
ored with yellow for easy identification.
NOTICE
Use only the recommended ACEA
C2. Use of non-recommended engine
oil will cause damage to a diesel
engine and DPF
®.
EXAMPLEUpper
Lower
(1) (3)
(2)

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Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe oil off with a
clean cloth, insert the dipstick all the way
into the engine, and then remove it again.
The oil on the stick should be between the
upper and lower limits shown on the stick.
If the oil level indication is near the lower
limit, add enough oil to raise the level to
the upper limit.NOTE:
When the soot particles accumulated in
the DPF
® are combusted, the amount of
the engine oil may increase due to the dilu-
tion with the fuel. This is not a vehicle mal-
function. The soot particles accumulated in
the DPF
® are combusted automatically
during driving. However, they may not be
combusted in the following cases.
• When you drive at low speed for a long
time
• When you repeat a short-time or short-
distance driving
1) When the DPF
® warning light comes
on, drive at a speed of 50 km/h (31
mph) or higher for more than 25 min-
utes to regenerate the DPF
® properly.
For details, refer to “Diesel particulate
filter (DPF
®)” in “OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE” section.
2) When the oil change request light
blinks, change the engine oil and oil fil-
ter, and reset the oil life monitoring sys-
tem. To reset the oil life monitoring
system, consult your SUZUKI dealer.
3) When the engine oil level exceeds the
MAX level on the dipstick, consult your
SUZUKI dealer.
Refilling
81A147
Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly
through the filler hole to bring the oil level
to the upper limit on the dipstick. Be careful
not to overfill the oil. Too much oil is almost
as bad as too little oil. After refilling, start the
engine and allow it to idle for about a min-
ute. Stop the engine, wait about 5 minutes
and check the oil level again.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
NOTICE
(For diesel engine model)
Do not top up the oil over the MAX
limit. Too much oil causes serious
engine trouble.
EXAMPLE
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