2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA instrument panel

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Vehicle With Keyless Start System
63J270
The ignition switch can be operated with­
out using an ignition key when the remote controller is in an area of the vehicle other
than the rear luggage area. To turn the
ignition switch, first push in the switch.
NOTE: You must push in the ignition switch to turn
it from the "LOCK" position to the "ACC" position. To return to the "LOCK" position
from the '~CC" position, turn the ignition
switch counterclockwise while pushing in the switch.
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EXAMPLE
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If the keyless start system blue indicator
light illuminates on the instrument cluster, you can turn the ignition switch. If the red indicator light illuminates, you can not turn
the ignition switch.
NOTE: • The ignition switch can be turned to the '~CC" position when the keyless start
system blue indicator light illuminates.
The blue indicator light will illuminate for
several seconds when you push in the
ignition switch and then will turn off to protect the system. In this case, you
must release the ignition switch and
push it in again to illuminate the blue
indicator light.
• If the keyless start system red indicator
light illuminates, the remote controller
may not be in the vehicle or the battery
of the remote controller may be unreli­able.
NOTE: • If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise,
the operating range may
be narrower or the remote controller may
be inoperative.
• If the remote controller is too close to the door, it may not operate. • The ignition switch may not turn when the remote controller is on the instru­
ment panel, in the glove box, in a stor­
age compartment, in the sun visor or on the floor.
CAUTION
The remote controller is a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid dam­aging the remote controller:
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois­ture or high temperature such as by leaving it on the dashboard under
direct sunlight.
• Keep the remote controller away
from magnetic objects such as a television.
You can also turn the ignition switch by inserting the ignition key into the slot.
If you leave any of the doors open with the
ignition switch in the "ACC" position for a
while (and no key inserted), the engine
may not start when you turn the ignition

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BRAKE (3)
(1) ABS warning light Type 1 (2) ABS warning light Type 2 (3) Brake system warning light
A WARNING
65D451
If the ABS warning light «1) or (2» on
the instrument panel comes on and
stays on while driving, there may be a
problem with the ABS system. If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop care­
fully.
2) Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" and then start the engine again.
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A WARNING
(Continued) If the warning light comes on briefly then turns off, the system is normal.
If the. warning light still stays on,
have the system inspected by your
SUZUKI dealer immediately.
If the ABS system becomes inopera­tive, the brake system will function as
an ordinary brake system that has no
ABS.
A WARNING
If the ABS warning light «1) or (2» and the Brake system warning light (3) on the instrument panel simulta­
neously stays on or comes on when
driving, both anti-lock function and
rear brake force control function (pro­portioning valve function) of the ABS system may have failed. If so, the rear wheels may easily skid or the vehicle can even spin in the worst case when
braking on a slippery road or when
hard braking even on a dry paved
road. Ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS system immediately. Drive carefully, avoiding hard braking
as much as possible.
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How the ABS Works A computer continuously monitors wheel speed. The' computer compares the
changes in wheel speed when braking. If the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a
skidding Situation, the computer will change braking pressure several times
each second to prevent the wheels from locking. When you start your vehicle or when you accelerate after a hard stop, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking sound as the system resets or checks itself.
A WARNING
The ABS may not work properly if
tires or wheels other than those
specified in the owner's manual are
used. This is because the ABS works
by comparing changes in wheel speed. When replacing tires or wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this owner's manual.
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"ESP" Warning Light
ESP
66J031
When the ESP® systems (other than ABS) have a system malfunction, the "ESP" warning light in the instrument cluster comes on.
CAUTION
If the "ESP" warning light comes on,
or stays on while driving, there may
be a malfunction of the ESP® sys­tems (other than ABS). You should
have the systems inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: When the "ESP" warning light comes on, or stays on while driving, indicating a mal­function of the ESp!Y systems (other than ABS), the brake system will function as an
ordinary ABS that has no additional ESp!Y functions.
NOTE: The information display shows the warning and indicator message when this light
comes on.
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"ESP OFF" Indicator Light
ESP
OFF
66J032
You should turn the ESP® on during your
ordinary driving, so that you have the ben­efits of all of the ESP® systems.
It may be required to turn the ESP® sys­tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or snow, or when driv­ing in extreme off-road conditions where wheel spin is necessary.
"ESP OFF" switch
(without hill descent control)
(1)
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(with hill descent control)
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(1) "ESP OFF" switch
When the
"ESP OFF" switch located at the
center of the instrument panel is pushed
and held
to turn off the ESP® systems
(other than ABS), the "ESP OFF" indicator
light in the instrument cluster comes on. When you push and hold the "ESP OFF" switch again, the "ESP OFF" indicator light will go out and all of the ESP® systems will be activated.
NOTE: • When the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 30 kmlh (19 mph), the ESp!Y systems (other than ABS) will turn on automatically and the "ESP OFP' indicator light will go out. • When the transfer switch (if equipped) is turned to the "4L LOCK" position, the