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Suzuki VITARA series Manuals

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Suzuki VITARA series Owner's Manual

Suzuki VITARA series Owner's Manual (483 pages)

Brand: Suzuki | Category: Automobile | Size: 22.02 MB

Table of Contents

Modification Warning
3
Re-Use of Genuine SUZUKI Parts and Accessories
5
Recommendation of Genuine Suzuki Parts and Accessories Use
5
Non-Genuine SUZUKI Parts and Accessories
5
Service Station Guide
6
Table of Contents
8
Illustrated Table of Contents
9
Exterior, Front
9
Exterior, Rear
10
Interior, Front
11
Interior, Rear
15
Luggage Compartment
16
Fuel Recommendation
18
- Gasoline Engine
  19
- Gasoline-Methanol Blends
  19
- Fuel Recommendation
  19
Before Driving
22
- Immobilizer System
  23
- Keys
  23
- Operating Your Vehicle
  23
- Door Locks
  24
- Theft Deterrent Light (if Equipped)
  38
- Windows
  38
  - Electric Window Controls
    39
  - Passenger’s Door
    39
  - Lock Switch
    40
  - Pinching Prevention Function
    41
  - Inside Rearview Mirror
    42
- Mirrors
  42
- Outside Rearview Mirrors
  42
- Front Seats
  43
  - Outside Rearview Mirror Folding Switch
    43
  - Seat Adjustment
    43
  - Front Seat Heater (if Equipped)
    45
  - Head Restraints
    45
- Rear Seats
  46
- Folding Rear Seats
  48
- Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems
  50
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    52
  - Rear Outside Seat Belt Guide
    52
  - Safety Reminder
    52
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt with Detachable Connector
    53
  - Fastening
    54
  - Unfastening
    54
  - Unlatching and Latching Detachable Connector
    55
  - Seat Belt Reminder
    56
  - Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder
    57
  - Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder
    57
  - Rear Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder
    57
  - Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster
    58
  - Child Restraint Systems
    59
  - Seat Belt Inspection
    59
  - Booster Seat
    60
  - Child Restraint
    60
- Child Restraint System
  62
- Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags)
  72
- Instrument Cluster
  85
- Fuel Gauge
  86
- Speedometer
  86
- Tachometer
  86
- Brightness Control
  87
- Temperature Gauge
  87
- Information Display
  88
  - Clock
    89
  - Driving Mode (for 4WD Models)
    89
  - Fuel Consumption / Driving Range / Average Speed / Oil Life
    89
  - Thermometer
    89
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    91
  - Driving Range
    91
  - Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
    91
  - Average Speed
    92
  - Oil Life (for Diesel Engine Models)
    92
  - Gearshift Indicator
    93
  - Odometer
    93
  - Setting Mode
    93
  - Trip Meter
    93
  - Clock Setting
    94
  - Distance Unit
    94
  - Fuel Economy
    94
  - Fuel Reset
    94
  - Door Lock (Door Lock Setting)
    95
  - Lane Change (Turn Signal Light Setting)
    95
  - Tpms
    95
  - Master Warning Indicator Light
    96
  - Warning and Indicator Messages
    96
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
    110
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  110
  - Brake System Warning Light
    112
  - Specifications
    112
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    113
  - ESP Warning Light
    113
  - ESP off Indicator Light
    114
  - Hill Descent Control Indicator Light
    114
  - Oil Pressure Light
    114
  - Charging Light
    115
  - Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
    115
  - Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
    115
  - Immobilizer/Keyless Push Start System Warning Light
    116
  - Malfunction Indicator Light
    116
  - Open Door Warning Light
    116
  - Electric Power Steering Light
    117
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    117
  - Radar Brake Support System Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    118
  - Radar Brake Support System off Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    118
  - Adaptive Cruise Control System Warning Light
    119
  - Automatic Headlight Leveling System Warning Light
    119
  - LED Headlight Warning Light
    119
  - Rear Fog Light Indicator Light
    119
  - 4WD Warning Light (if Equipped)
    120
  - Illumination Indicator Light
    120
  - Main Beam (High Beam) Indicator Light
    120
  - Turn Signal Indicators
    120
  - Oil Change Request Light
    121
  - Fuel Filter Warning Light
    122
  - Glow Plug Indicator Light
    122
  - Diesel Particulate Filter
    123
  - “ENG A-STOP OFF” Light
    123
  - “ENG A-STOP” Indicator Light
    123
- Lighting Control Lever
  124
  - Lighting Operation
    124
  - Automatic Light Operation
    126
  - Auto-On Headlight System
    128
  - Light Reminder Buzzer
    128
  - Reprogramming the Automatic Light Function
    128
  - Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System
    129
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  129
- Rear Fog Light Switch
  129
- Headlight Leveling Switch (if Equipped)
  130
- Turn Signal Control Lever
  130
  - Lane Change Signal
    131
  - Normal Turn Signal
    131
  - Turn Signal Operation
    131
- Hazard Warning Switch
  132
- Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever
  132
  - Wiper and Washer Operation
    132
  - Windshield Wipers with Rain Sensing Function
    133
  - Full-Automatic Wiping (Factory Setting)
    134
  - Intermittent Wiping
    134
  - Reprogramming the Rain-Sensing Wiper Function
    134
  - Semi-Automatic Wiping
    134
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch
    135
- Tilt/Telescoping Steering Lock Lever
  136
- Heated Rear Window Switch / Heated Outside Rearview Mirror Switch (if Equipped)
  137
- Horn
  137
Windshield Washer
135
Operating Your Vehicle
140
- Daily Inspection Checklist
  141
- Exhaust Gas Warning
  141
- Engine Oil Consumption
  142
- (Vehicle Without Keyless Push Start System)
  143
- Ignition Switch
  143
- Manual Transaxle
  144
- (Vehicle with Keyless Push Start System)
  145
- Engine Switch
  145
- Engine Switch Illumination
  146
- Keyless Push Start System (if Equipped)
  146
- Parking Brake Lever
  150
- Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer
  151
- Pedal
  151
- (Vehicle Without Keyless Push Start System)
  152
  - Accelerator Pedal
    152
  - Before Starting Engine
    152
  - Clutch Pedal
    152
- Starting Engine
  152
- Starting a Cold and Warm Engine
  153
- (Vehicle with Keyless Push Start System)
  154
  - Restarting Diesel Engine after Fuel-Empty Stop
    154
  - Stopping Engine
    155
  - Returning Ignition Mode to “LOCK”
    157
  - DPF Warning Light
    158
- Using Transaxle
  159
- Downshifting Maximum Allowable Speeds
  160
- Gearshift Indicator
  161
  - Example of the Gearshift Indicator
    162
  - Driving Mode Switch Operation
    163
  - Driving Modes
    163
- Four-Mode 4WD System (if Equipped)
  163
- ENG A-STOP System
  169
  - Automatically Stopping Engine
    170
  - Automatically Restarting the Engine
    171
- Adaptive Cruise Control System (if Equipped)
  172
  - To Deactivate ENG A-STOP System
    172
  - Situations Where Radar will Not Activate Properly
    173
  - Situations Where Radar May Not Activate Properly
    174
  - Setting Cruising Speed
    175
  - Situations Where Radar May Activate Properly
    175
  - Changing Vehicle Distance
    176
  - Changing Cruising Speed
    177
  - Changing Speed Temporarily
    177
  - Cancelling Adaptive Cruise Control
    178
  - Frontal Collision Warning
    179
  - Handling the Radar Sensor
    179
- Cruise Control (if Equipped)
  182
  - Models with Speed Limiter
    182
  - Models Without Speed Limiter
    182
  - Cancelling Cruise Control
    184
  - Setting Maximum Speed
    185
- Speed Limiter (if Equipped)
  185
  - Changing Speed Setting
    186
  - Exceeding Maximum Speed
    186
- Radar Brake Support System (if Equipped)
  187
  - Warning Brake System
    189
  - Brake Assist System
    190
  - Automatic Brake System
    191
  - When Dirt Is Detected on the Sensor Cover
    200
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) (if Equipped)
  203
- Parking Sensors (if Equipped)
  204
  - Sensor Locations (if Equipped)
    205
  - Approximate Areas Where Obstacles Can be Detected
    206
  - Working Sensors
    206
  - How to Use Parking Sensor
    208
  - Obstacle Indication by Parking Sensor
    209
  - Set Sensors
    210
- Rearview Camera (if Equipped)
  211
  - Rearview Camera Location
    211
  - Display Range of Rearview Camera
    212
  - How to Use Rearview Camera
    212
  - Downhill Incline Behind the Vehicle
    213
  - Uphill Incline Behind the Vehicle
    213
- Braking
  214
  - Power-Assisted Brakes
    214
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    215
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
  216
  - How ABS Works
    216
  - Stability Control System
    217
  - Traction Control System
    217
  - ABS Warning Light / Brake System Warning Light
    219
  - Hill Descent Control System
    219
  - Hill Descent Control Switch
    220
  - Hill Hold Control System
    222
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
  223
- TPMS Malfunction Indicator
  226
- TPMS Limitations
  227
- TPMS Setting
  228
- To Check the Current Tire Inflation Pressure
  228
- To Set the Initial Value of Tire Pressure
  229
- Replacing Tires And/Or Wheels
  231
Driving Tips
234
- Catalytic Converter
  235
- Running-In
  235
- Improving Fuel Economy
  236
- Driving on Hills
  237
- Highway Driving
  237
- Keep the Air Cleaner Clean
  237
- Driving on Slippery Roads
  238
- Tire Chains
  238
- Stuck Vehicle
  239
Other Controls and Equipment
239
- Other Controls and Equipment
  242
- Fuel Filler Cap
  243
- Engine Hood
  244
  - To Close the Engine Hood
    245
  - Card Holder
    246
- Sun Visor
  246
- Vanity Mirror
  246
- Interior Light
  247
  - Center (Without Sunroof)
    248
  - Footwell Lights
    248
  - Front (Without Overhead Console)
    248
  - Glove Box Light
    248
  - Center (with Sunroof)
    249
- Accessory Socket
  250
- Sunroof (if Equipped)
  251
- USB Socket (if Equipped)
  251
  - To Close the Sunroof
    252
  - To Open the Sunroof
    252
  - To Tilt the Sunroof
    252
- Assist Grips
  253
- Coat Hooks
  253
- Glove Box
  254
- Overhead Console (if Equipped)
  254
- Cup Holder and Storage Area
  255
- Clock (if Equipped)
  257
- Footrest
  257
- Luggage Compartment Pocket
  257
- Floor Mats (if Equipped)
  258
- Luggage Compartment Hooks
  258
  - Shopping Hook
    258
  - Cargo Net Hooks (if Equipped)
    259
  - Luggage Restraint Loops
    259
- Luggage Compartment Board (if Equipped)
  260
- Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors (if Equipped)
  261
- Frame Hooks
  262
- Heating and Air Conditioning System
  265
  - Air Outlet
    266
  - Air Flow Selector
    267
  - Bi-Level
    267
  - Description of Controls
    267
- Heating System
  267
  - Air Intake Selector
    268
  - Heat & Defrost
    268
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
  269
  - System Operating Instructions
    271
  - Dehumidifying
    272
  - Head Cooled/Feet Warmed Heating
    272
  - Maintenance
    272
  - Normal Cooling
    272
- Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System (Climate Control)
  274
  - Blower Speed Selector
    275
  - Temperature Selector
    275
  - Manual Operation
    279
- Radio Antenna
  280
- Installation of Radio Frequency Transmitters
  281
- Audio System (Type a / Type B) (if Equipped)
  282
- Safety Information
  283
- Notes on Discs
  283
- Mute
  290
- Basic Operations
  290
- Adjusting the Volume
  290
- Turning On/Off Power
  290
- Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader
  291
- Adjusting the AVC
  291
- Preset-EQ
  291
- Listening to the Radio (Type A)
  292
- Selecting the Reception Band
  293
- Preset Memory
  293
- Auto Store
  293
- Auto Store Mode On/Off
  293
- Listening to the Radio (Type B)
  294
- Radio Reception
  295
- Selecting the FM Band
  295
- Selecting the am Band
  295
- Seek Tuning
  295
- Using the RDS Functions (Type A)
  296
- TA (Traffic Announcement) On/Off
  297
- PTY (Program Type) Search
  297
- AF (Alternative Frequency) On/Off
  297
- TA Standby
  298
- EON (Enhanced Other Network)
  298
- Emergency Announcement Reception
  298
- Listening to a CD
  299
- Selecting a Track
  300
- Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Track
  300
- Ejecting a CD
  300
- Loading a CD
  300
- Random Playback
  301
- Repeat Playback
  301
- Display Change
  301
- Listening to an MP3/WMA/AAC Disc
  302
- Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC
  304
- Compression Formats
  305
- Listening to Files Stored in a USB Device
  306
- Selecting a USB Device Mode
  307
- Selecting a Folder
  307
- Notes on USB Device
  308
- USB Device Connection
  308
- Maximum Number of Files/Folders
  308
- Listening to an Ipod
  309
- Selecting an Ipod Mode
  310
- Notes on Ipod
  311
- Ipod Connection
  311
- Bluetooth Hands-Free (if Equipped)
  312
- Phone Registration
  313
- Adjusting the Ring Volume
  313
- Adjusting the Listening Volume
  313
- Adjusting the Call or Ringtone Volume
  313
- Selecting the Ringtone
  314
- Dialing Using Missed/Incoming/Outgoing Calls
  314
- Deletion of Call History
  314
- Making a Call by Phonebook
  315
- Transfer of Call History (Call History)
  315
- Registration in Phonebook
  315
- Deletion of Registered Data
  316
- Registration in Speed Dial
  316
- One-Touch Call (Speed Dial)
  316
- Reset to the Factory Defaults
  317
- Display of Device Data (Device Name)
  317
- Selection of Phone (Select Phone)
  318
- List of Phones (List Phones)
  318
- Passkey Setting (Set Passkey)
  318
- Deletion of Phone Information
  319
- BT Function On/Off (BT Power)
  319
- Bluetooth Audio
  320
- Registration of Audio Devices
  321
- List of Audio Devices (List Audio)
  322
- Selection of Audio Device (Select Audio)
  322
- Disclaimer for Bluetooth Function
  323
- Remote Audio Controls
  323
- Deletion of Audio Device Information
  323
- Selecting the Mode
  324
- Selecting the Radio Station
  324
- Anti-Theft Feature
  325
- Setting the Anti-Theft Function
  326
- Canceling the Anti-Theft Feature
  326
- Confirming the Personal Identification Number (PIN)
  327
- Troubleshooting
  328
- Error Display Messages
  330
Vehicle Loading and Towing
332
- Maximum Towing Capacity
  333
- Trailer Towing
  333
- Vehicle Loading
  333
- Tow Bars
  334
- Safety Chains
  334
- Trailer Lights
  334
- Brakes
  334
- Tires
  335
- Vehicle/Trailer Loading
  335
- Additional Trailer Towing Warnings
  335
- Trailer Hitch Installation Points
  337
Inspection and Maintenance
338
- Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions
  340
- Maintenance Schedule
  340
  - How to Understand each Table
    341
  - EU Countries (Except for Russia)
    343
- Drive Belt
  358
- Engine Oil and Filter
  358
  - Specified Oil
    358
  - Oil Level Check
    359
  - Refilling
    360
  - Changing Engine Oil and Filter
    361
  - Oil Filter Replacement
    362
  - Tightening (Viewed from Filter Top)
    363
- Engine Coolant
  364
  - Refill with Oil and Oil Leakage Check
    364
  - Selection of Coolant
    364
  - Adding Coolant
    365
  - Coolant Level Check
    365
- Air Cleaner
  366
  - Coolant Replacement
    366
  - Spark Plug Replacement and Inspection
    367
- Spark Plugs
  367
- Gear Oil
  368
  - Manual Transaxle Oil/Transfer Oil (4Wd)/Rear Differential Oil (4WD)
    368
  - Gear Oil Level Check
    369
- Clutch Pedal
  370
  - Fluid Control Clutch
    370
  - Gear Oil Change
    370
  - Brake Fluid
    371
- Fuel Filter (Diesel Engine)
  371
  - Brake Pedal
    372
  - Brake Discs
    373
  - Parking Brake
    373
- Steering
  373
  - Tire Inspection
    374
  - Compact Spare Tire (if Equipped)
    376
  - Tire Rotation
    376
- Battery
  377
- Fuses
  379
  - Fuses in Engine Compartment
    379
  - Fuses under Dashboard
    381
- Headlight Aiming
  382
- Bulb Replacement
  383
  - Headlights
    383
  - Front Turn Signal Light and Front Position Light
    384
  - Side Turn Signal Light (if Equipped)
    384
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    385
  - Daytime Running Light
    386
  - Rear Combination Light
    388
  - License Plate Light
    390
  - Reversing Light
    390
  - Rear Fog Light (if Equipped)
    391
  - Glove Box Light (if Equipped)
    393
- Wiper Blades
  393
- Air Conditioning System
  397
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  397
Air Conditioner Filter Replacement
398
Emergency Service
400
- Jacking Instructions
  401
- Tire Changing Tool
  401
  - Raising Vehicle with Garage Jack
    403
  - Changing Wheels
    404
- Flat Tire Repair Kit (if Equipped)
  405
  - Full Wheel Cover (if Equipped)
    405
  - Flat Tire Repair Kit Contents
    406
  - Emergency Repair
    407
- Jump-Starting Instructions
  408
  - Using Compressor to Inflate a Tire
    408
  - 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) Manual Transaxle
    410
  - 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
    410
- Towing
  410
- Engine Trouble: Flooded Engine
  411
- Engine Trouble: Starter Does Not Operate
  411
- Engine Trouble: Overheating
  412
Appearance Care
414
- Corrosion Prevention
  415
- Important Information about Corrosion
  415
- How to Help Prevent Corrosion
  415
- Vehicle Cleaning
  416
- Cleaning Interior
  416
- Vinyl Upholstery
  416
- Fabric Upholstery
  416
- Vinyl Floor Mats
  417
- Carpets
  417
- Seat Belts
  417
- Leather Upholstery
  417
- Washing
  418
- Waxing
  419
General Information
420
- Vehicle Identification
  421
- Chassis Serial Number
  421
- Engine Serial Number
  421
- Fuel Consumption (for Europe Euro VI)
  422
Specifications
424
Supplement
430
- Built Date
  431
- Temporary-Use Spare Tire
  431
- Child Restraint Top Tether Anchorage Brackets
  431
- Rear-Facing Child Restraint
  432
- Seat Belt Warning
  433
- Gasoline Containing MTBE
  434
- Fuel Pump Labeling
  434
- Theft Deterrent Alarm System
  435
- How to Arm the Theft Deterrent Alarm System
  436
- How to Disarm the Theft Deterrent Alarm System
  436
- How to Stop the Alarm
  437
- Checking Whether the Alarm Has Been Triggered During Parking
  437
- Enabling and Disabling the Theft Deterrent Alarm System
  437
- When Enabled (Factory Setting)
  437
Index
440

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