Table Of Contents - Suzuki VITARA series Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Modification Warning3
Recommendation Of Genuine Suzuki Parts And Accessories Use5
Non-Genuine Suzuki Parts And Accessories5
Re-Use Of Genuine Suzuki Parts And Accessories5
Service Station Guide6
Table Of Contents8
Illustrated Table Of Contents9
Exterior, Front9
Exterior, Rear10
Interior, Front11
Interior, Rear15
Luggage Compartment16
Fuel Recommendation18
Gasoline Engine19
Gasoline-Methanol Blends19
Before Driving22
Keys23
Immobilizer System23
Operating Your Vehicle23
Door Locks24
Side Door Locks24
Ignition Key Reminder (If Equipped)24
Central Door Locking System25
Dead Lock System (If Equipped)26
To Activate This System26
Child-Proof Locks (Rear Door)27
Tailgate27
Keyless Push Start System Remote Controller28
Keyless Entry System Transmitter28
Keyless Push Start System Remote Controller (Type A)29
Keyless Unlocking/Locking Using The Request Switches30
When The Remote Controller Is Within31
Request Switch Warning Buzzer32
Battery Replacement33
Reminder Function33
Central Door Locking System With The Dead Lock System35
Windows38
Manual Window Control38
Theft Deterrent Light (If Equipped)38
Electric Window Controls39
Passenger's Door39
Lock Switch40
Pinching Prevention Function41
Mirrors42
Inside Rearview Mirror42
Outside Rearview Mirrors42
Front Seats43
Seat Adjustment43
Outside Rearview Mirror Folding Switch43
Head Restraints45
Front Seat Heater (If Equipped)45
Rear Seats46
Folding Rear Seats48
Seat Belts And Child Restraint Systems50
Lap-Shoulder Belt52
Rear Outside Seat Belt Guide52
Safety Reminder52
Lap-Shoulder Belt With Detachable Connector53
Fastening54
Unfastening54
Unlatching And Latching Detachable Connector55
Seat Belt Reminder56
Driver's Seat Belt Reminder57
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder57
Rear Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder57
Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster58
Seat Belt Inspection59
Child Restraint Systems59
Child Restraint60
Booster Seat60
Child Restraint System62
In Case The Front Passenger Airbag Is Deactivated63
Installation Suitability Of Isofix Child Restraint Systems64
Key Of Letters To Be Inserted In The Above Table65
Installation Suitability Of I-Size Child Restraint Systems66
Installation With Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts67
Elr Type Belt67
Installation With Isofix Type Anchorages68
Installation Of Child Restraint With Top Tether69
Seat Belt Pretensioner System70
Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags)72
Front Air Bags73
Air Bag Light73
Air Bag Symbol Meaning73
Driver's Front Air Bag74
Front Passenger's Front Air Bag74
Conditions Of Front Air Bags Deployment75
Side Air Bags And Side Curtain Air Bags (If Equipped)77
Side Air Bags (If Equipped)78
Side Curtain Air Bags (If Equipped)78
Conditions Of Side Air Bags And Side Curtain Air Bags Deployment78
How The System Works80
Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation System (If Equipped)82
Air Bag Deactivation Switch83
Instrument Cluster85
Speedometer86
Tachometer86
Fuel Gauge86
Temperature Gauge87
Brightness Control87
Information Display88
Clock89
Driving Mode (For 4Wd Models)89
Thermometer89
Fuel Consumption / Driving Range / Average Speed / Oil Life89
Driving Range91
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption91
Average Fuel Consumption91
Average Speed92
Oil Life (For Diesel Engine Models)92
Gearshift Indicator93
Trip Meter93
Odometer93
Setting Mode93
Distance Unit94
Fuel Economy94
Fuel Reset94
Clock Setting94
Door Lock (Door Lock Setting)95
Lane Change (Turn Signal Light Setting)95
Tpms95
Warning And Indicator Messages96
Master Warning Indicator Light96
Warning And Indicator Lights110
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light110
Brake System Warning Light112
Specifications112
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light113
Esp Warning Light113
Esp Off Indicator Light114
Hill Descent Control Indicator Light114
Oil Pressure Light114
Charging Light115
Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light115
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Light115
Malfunction Indicator Light116
Immobilizer/Keyless Push Start System Warning Light116
Open Door Warning Light116
Low Fuel Warning Light117
Electric Power Steering Light117
Radar Brake Support System Indicator Light (If Equipped)118
Radar Brake Support System Off Indicator Light (If Equipped)118
Adaptive Cruise Control System Warning Light119
Automatic Headlight Leveling System Warning Light119
Led Headlight Warning Light119
Rear Fog Light Indicator Light119
Turn Signal Indicators120
Main Beam (High Beam) Indicator Light120
Illumination Indicator Light120
4Wd Warning Light (If Equipped)120
Oil Change Request Light121
Glow Plug Indicator Light122
Fuel Filter Warning Light122
Diesel Particulate Filter123
"ENG A-STOP" Indicator Light123
"ENG A-STOP OFF" Light123
Lighting Control Lever124
Lighting Operation124
Automatic Light Operation126
Auto-On Headlight System128
Light Reminder Buzzer128
Reprogramming The Automatic Light Function128
Daytime Running Light (D.r.l.) System129
Rear Fog Light Switch129
Front Fog Light Switch (If Equipped)129
Turn Signal Control Lever130
Headlight Leveling Switch (If Equipped)130
Turn Signal Operation131
Normal Turn Signal131
Lane Change Signal131
Hazard Warning Switch132
Windshield Wiper And Washer Lever132
Wiper And Washer Operation132
Windshield Wipers With Rain Sensing Function133
Reprogramming The Rain-Sensing Wiper Function134
Full-Automatic Wiping (Factory Setting)134
Semi-Automatic Wiping134
Intermittent Wiping134
Windshield Washer135
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch135
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Lock Lever136
Horn137
Heated Rear Window Switch / Heated Outside Rearview Mirror Switch (If Equipped)137
Exhaust Gas Warning141
Daily Inspection Checklist141
Engine Oil Consumption142
Ignition Switch143
(Vehicle Without Keyless Push Start System)143
Manual Transaxle144
Engine Switch145
(Vehicle With Keyless Push Start System)145
Unreleased Steering Lock Warning146
Engine Switch Illumination146
Keyless Push Start System (If Equipped)146
Selection Of Ignition Modes147
Remote Controller Outside Warning149
Interior Workable Area For Engine Starting149
Parking Brake Lever150
Pedal151
Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer151
Starting Engine152
Clutch Pedal152
Accelerator Pedal152
Before Starting Engine152
Starting A Cold And Warm Engine153
Restarting Diesel Engine After Fuel-Empty Stop154
Stopping Engine155
Returning Ignition Mode to "LOCK"157
Dpf Warning Light158
Using Transaxle159
Downshifting Maximum Allowable Speeds160
Example Of The Gearshift Indicator162
Driving Modes163
Driving Mode Switch Operation163
Four-Mode 4Wd System (If Equipped)163
Eng A-Stop System169
Automatically Stopping Engine170
Automatically Restarting The Engine171
Adaptive Cruise Control System (If Equipped)172
To Deactivate Eng A-Stop System172
Situations Where Radar Will Not Activate Properly173
Situations Where Radar May Not Activate Properly174
Situations Where Radar May Activate Properly175
Setting Cruising Speed175
Changing Vehicle Distance176
Changing Speed Temporarily177
Changing Cruising Speed177
Cancelling Adaptive Cruise Control178
Frontal Collision Warning179
Handling The Radar Sensor179
Cruise Control (If Equipped)182
Models Without Speed Limiter182
Models With Speed Limiter182
Cancelling Cruise Control184
Speed Limiter (If Equipped)185
Setting Maximum Speed185
Exceeding Maximum Speed186
Changing Speed Setting186
Radar Brake Support System (If Equipped)187
Warning Brake System189
Brake Assist System190
Automatic Brake System191
When Dirt Is Detected On The Sensor Cover200
Emergency Stop Signal (Ess) (If Equipped)203
Parking Sensors (If Equipped)204
Sensor Locations (If Equipped)205
Working Sensors206
Approximate Areas Where Obstacles Can Be Detected206
How To Use Parking Sensor208
Obstacle Indication By Parking Sensor209
Set Sensors210
Rearview Camera Location211
Rearview Camera (If Equipped)211
How To Use Rearview Camera212
Display Range Of Rearview Camera212
Uphill Incline Behind The Vehicle213
Downhill Incline Behind The Vehicle213
Braking214
Power-Assisted Brakes214
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)215
How Abs Works216
Electronic Stability Program (Esp®)216
Stability Control System217
Traction Control System217
Hill Descent Control System219
Abs Warning Light / Brake System Warning Light219
Hill Descent Control Switch220
Hill Hold Control System222
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)223
Tpms Malfunction Indicator226
Tpms Limitations227
Tpms Setting228
To Check The Current Tire Inflation Pressure228
To Set The Initial Value Of Tire Pressure229
Replacing Tires And/Or Wheels231
Driving Tips234
Running-In235
Catalytic Converter235
Improving Fuel Economy236
Highway Driving237
Driving On Hills237
Keep The Air Cleaner Clean237
Driving On Slippery Roads238
Tire Chains238
Stuck Vehicle239
Other Controls And Equipment239
Fuel Filler Cap243
Engine Hood244
To Close The Engine Hood245
Sun Visor246
Card Holder246
Vanity Mirror246
Interior Light247
Glove Box Light248
Footwell Lights248
Front (Without Overhead Console)248
Center (Without Sunroof)248
Center (With Sunroof)249
Accessory Socket250
Usb Socket (If Equipped)251
Sunroof (If Equipped)251
To Tilt The Sunroof252
To Open The Sunroof252
To Close The Sunroof252
Assist Grips253
Coat Hooks253
Glove Box254
Overhead Console (If Equipped)254
Cup Holder And Storage Area255
Instrument Panel Pocket/Column Hole Cover Pocket256
Front Cup Holders/Rear Cup Holder256
Front Seat Back Pocket256
Footrest257
Clock (If Equipped)257
Luggage Compartment Pocket257
Floor Mats (If Equipped)258
Luggage Compartment Hooks258
Shopping Hook258
Cargo Net Hooks (If Equipped)259
Luggage Restraint Loops259
Luggage Compartment Board (If Equipped)260
Roof Rails Or Roof Rack Anchors (If Equipped)261
Frame Hooks262
Heating And Air Conditioning System265
Air Outlet266
Heating System267
Description Of Controls267
Air Flow Selector267
Bi-Level267
Heat & Defrost268
Air Intake Selector268
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System269
System Operating Instructions271
Maintenance272
Normal Cooling272
Dehumidifying272
Head Cooled/Feet Warmed Heating272
Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning System (Climate Control)274
Temperature Selector275
Blower Speed Selector275
Manual Operation279
Radio Antenna280
Installation Of Radio Frequency Transmitters281
Audio System (Type A / Type B) (If Equipped)282
Safety Information283
Notes On Discs283
Basic Operations290
Turning On/Off Power290
Adjusting The Volume290
Mute290
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader291
Adjusting The Avc291
Preset-Eq291
Listening To The Radio (Type A)292
Selecting The Reception Band293
Preset Memory293
Auto Store293
Auto Store Mode On/Off293
Listening To The Radio (Type B)294
Selecting The Fm Band295
Selecting The Am Band295
Seek Tuning295
Radio Reception295
Using The Rds Functions (Type A)296
Ta (Traffic Announcement) On/Off297
Pty (Program Type) Search297
Af (Alternative Frequency) On/Off297
Ta Standby298
Eon (Enhanced Other Network)298
Emergency Announcement Reception298
Listening To A Cd299
Loading A Cd300
Ejecting A Cd300
Selecting A Track300
Fast Forwarding/Rewinding A Track300
Random Playback301
Repeat Playback301
Display Change301
Listening To An Mp3/Wma/Aac Disc302
Notes On Mp3/Wma/Aac304
Compression Formats305
Listening To Files Stored In A Usb Device306
Selecting A Usb Device Mode307
Selecting A Folder307
Notes On Usb Device308
Usb Device Connection308
Maximum Number Of Files/Folders308
Listening To An Ipod309
Selecting An Ipod Mode310
Notes On Ipod311
Ipod Connection311
Bluetooth Hands-Free (If Equipped)312
Phone Registration313
Adjusting The Ring Volume313
Adjusting The Listening Volume313
Adjusting The Call Or Ringtone Volume313
Selecting The Ringtone314
Dialing Using Missed/Incoming/Outgoing Calls314
Deletion Of Call History314
Registration In Phonebook315
Transfer Of Call History (Call History)315
Making A Call By Phonebook315
Deletion Of Registered Data316
Registration In Speed Dial316
One-Touch Call (Speed Dial)316
Reset To The Factory Defaults317
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 Information319
Bt Function On/Off (Bt Power)319
Bluetooth Audio320
Registration Of Audio Devices321
Selection Of Audio Device (Select Audio)322
List Of Audio Devices (List Audio)322
Disclaimer For Bluetooth Function323
Remote Audio Controls323
Deletion Of Audio Device Information323
Selecting The Mode324
Selecting The Radio Station324
Anti-Theft Feature325
Setting The Anti-Theft Function326
Canceling The Anti-Theft Feature326
Confirming The Personal Identification Number (Pin)327
Troubleshooting328
Error Display Messages330
Vehicle Loading And Towing332
Vehicle Loading333
Trailer Towing333
Maximum Towing Capacity333
Tow Bars334
Safety Chains334
Trailer Lights334
Brakes334
Tires335
Vehicle/Trailer Loading335
Additional Trailer Towing Warnings335
Trailer Hitch Installation Points337
Inspection And Maintenance338
Maintenance Schedule340
Maintenance Recommended Under Severe Driving Conditions340
How To Understand Each Table341
Eu Countries (Except For Russia)343
Drive Belt358
Engine Oil And Filter358
Specified Oil358
Oil Level Check359
Refilling360
Changing Engine Oil And Filter361
Oil Filter Replacement362
Tightening (Viewed From Filter Top)363
Engine Coolant364
Refill With Oil And Oil Leakage Check364
Selection Of Coolant364
Coolant Level Check365
Adding Coolant365
Air Cleaner366
Coolant Replacement366
Spark Plugs367
Spark Plug Replacement And Inspection367
Gear Oil368
Manual Transaxle Oil/Transfer Oil (4Wd)/Rear Differential Oil (4Wd)368
Gear Oil Level Check369
Fluid Control Clutch370
Gear Oil Change370
Fuel Filter (Diesel Engine)371
Brake Fluid371
Brake Pedal372
Steering373
Parking Brake373
Brake Discs373
Tire Inspection374
Tire Rotation376
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)376
Battery377
Fuses379
Fuses In Engine Compartment379
Fuses Under Dashboard381
Headlight Aiming382
Bulb Replacement383
Headlights383
Side Turn Signal Light (If Equipped)384
Front Turn Signal Light And Front Position Light384
Front Fog Light (If Equipped)385
Daytime Running Light386
Rear Combination Light388
Reversing Light390
License Plate Light390
Rear Fog Light (If Equipped)391
Wiper Blades393
Glove Box Light (If Equipped)393
Windshield Washer Fluid397
Air Conditioning System397
Air Conditioner Filter Replacement398
Emergency Service400
Tire Changing Tool401
Jacking Instructions401
Raising Vehicle With Garage Jack403
Changing Wheels404
Flat Tire Repair Kit (If Equipped)405
Full Wheel Cover (If Equipped)405
Flat Tire Repair Kit Contents406
Emergency Repair407
Jump-Starting Instructions408
Using Compressor To Inflate A Tire408
Towing410
2-Wheel Drive (2Wd) Manual Transaxle410
4-Wheel Drive (4Wd)410
Engine Trouble: Starter Does Not Operate411
Engine Trouble: Flooded Engine411
Engine Trouble: Overheating412
Appearance Care414
Corrosion Prevention415
Important Information About Corrosion415
How To Help Prevent Corrosion415
Vehicle Cleaning416
Cleaning Interior416
Vinyl Upholstery416
Fabric Upholstery416
Leather Upholstery417
Seat Belts417
Vinyl Floor Mats417
Carpets417
Washing418
Waxing419
General Information420
Vehicle Identification421
Chassis Serial Number421
Engine Serial Number421
Fuel Consumption (For Europe Euro Vi)422
Supplement430
Built Date431
Temporary-Use Spare Tire431
Child Restraint Top Tether Anchorage Brackets431
Rear-Facing Child Restraint432
Seat Belt Warning433
Gasoline Containing Mtbe434
Fuel Pump Labeling434
Theft Deterrent Alarm System435
How To Arm The Theft Deterrent Alarm System436
How To Disarm The Theft Deterrent Alarm System436
How To Stop The Alarm437
Checking Whether The Alarm Has Been Triggered During Parking437
Enabling And Disabling The Theft Deterrent Alarm System437
When Enabled (Factory Setting)437
Index440
Installation Of Radio Frequency (Rf) Transmitting Equipment446
Declaration Of Conformity451
Pantograph Jack458