2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA lights

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Open Door Warning Light
54G391
This light remains on until all doors (includ-
ing the tailgate) are completely closed.“CRUISE” Indicator Light
(if equipped)
52D113
When the cruise control system is on, this
light will be on.
“SET” Indicator Light (if equipped)
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When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by
the cruise control system, this light will be
on.Keyless Start System Indicator
Light (if equipped)
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When you push the ignition switch for vehi-
cle with the keyless start system, this light
will come on in blue or red. If this light
comes on in blue, you can turn the ignition
switch without using an ignition key. If this
light comes on in red, you can not turn the
ignition switch without using an ignition
key. For details, refer to “Ignition Switch” in
the “STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS”
section.If this light blinks in red, it reminds you that
the remote controller is not in the vehicle.
For details, refer to “Keyless Start System
Remote Controller/Keyless Entry System
Transmitter” in the “BEFORE DRIVING”
section.
Turn Signal Indicators
50G055
When you turn on the left or right turn sig-
nals, the corresponding green arrow on the
instrument panel will flash along with the
respective turn signal lights.
When you turn on the hazard warning
switch, both arrows will flash along with all
of the turn signal lights.
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High Beam Indicator Light
50G056
This indicator comes on when headlight
high beams are turned on.Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)
Indicator Light (if equipped)
60B245
With the D.R.L. system, the headlights
light, but are dimmer than the low beam,
when the following three conditions are all
met. Whenever the D.R.L. system is oper-
ating, the D.R.L. indicator light remains on.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation
1) The engine is running.
2) The parking brake is released.
3) The lighting switch is at either the “OFF”
or the “middle” position: or
The lighting switch is in the “AUTO”position and it is light around the light
sensor.
Illumination Indicator Light
64J045
This indicator light comes on when the
lighting switch is in the second or third
position.Transfer Position Indicator Light
(if equipped)
64J044
These indicators show the 4WD operating
mode as described below. When the igni-tion switch is turned to the “ON” position,
these lights come on briefly to let you know
that the lights are working.
(1): Neutral
(2): 4-wheel drive high range center differ-
ential lock mode
(2) & (3): 4-wheel drive low range center
differential lock mode
No indicators: 4-wheel drive high range
mode
For details, refer to “Using the Transfer
Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
If the indicators (all lights) continue to blink,
there is a problem in the transfer system
and you should have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.
(2) (1) (3)
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the display shows the odom-
eter or trip meter.
The display shows three types of indica-
tion; odometer, trip meter A and trip meter
B. Push the selector knob (3) quickly to
switch the indication among the three.
You can use the two trip meters (A and B)
independently.
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Hold in the selector knob for about 2 sec-
onds to reset the trip meter to zero.
Brightness Control
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(3) Brightness control knob
(4) In this position, the meter lights are
the dimmest and the other instrument
panel lights are turned off.
(5) In this position, the instrument panel
lights are the brightest.
Your vehicle has a system to automatically
dim the instrument panel lights when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position and
the lighting switch is either (a) turned to the
second or third position, or (b) turned to
the “AUTO” position and it is dark around
the light sensor. The level of brightness
depends on the position of the brightness
control knob (3).
To reduce the brightness and activate the
automatic dimming feature, turn the knob
(3) counterclockwise. When the knob (3) is
turned counterclockwise to position (4), the
(3) (A) (B)
(C)
About 2 seconds
(3)
(3)
(5) (4)
EXAMPLE
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter/Meter Illumination
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meter brightness becomes dimmest and
the other instrument panel lights are
turned off.
To brighten the instrument panel lights,
turn the knob (3) clockwise.
To cancel the automatic dimming feature
and maintain full brightness, turn the knob
(3) clockwise to position (5).
Tachometer
64J051
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Fuel Gauge
64J052
This gauge gives an approximate indica-
tion of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
“F” stands for full and “E” stands for empty.
If the indicator gets off the graduation of
“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as
soon as possible.
NOTE:
The indicator moves a little depending on
road conditions (for example, slope or
curve) and driving conditions because of
fuel moving in the tank.
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,
fill the fuel tank immediately.
CAUTION
Never drive with the engine speed
indicator in the red zone or severe
engine damage can result.EXAMPLE
(1) (2)
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter/Meter Illumination Control: 8Tachometer: 8
Fuel Gauge: 8

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Hazard Warning Switch
64J054
Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-
vate the hazard warning lights. All four turn
signal lights and both turn signal indicators
will flash simultaneously. To turn off the
lights, push the switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn
other traffic during emergency parking or
when your vehicle could otherwise become
a traffic hazard.
Rear Window Defroster and
Outside Rearview Mirrors
Defroster (if equipped) Switch
66J248
When the rear window is fogged, push this
switch to clear the window.
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If the outside rearview mirror has the mark
(2), it is also equipped with the outside
rearview mirrors defroster. When you push
the switch (1), both the outside rearview
mirrors defroster and the rear window
defroster will operate simultaneously.An indicator light will be lit when the
defroster is on. The defroster will only work
when the engine is running. To turn off the
defroster, push the switch again.
(1)
(2)
CAUTION
The rear window defroster and the
outside rearview mirrors use a large
amount of electricity. Be sure to turn
off the defroster after the window has
become clear.
Hazard Warning Switch: 8
Instrument Light Brightness Control: Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch: 8

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NOTE:
About Single CDs (8 cm CDs)
 No adapter is required to play a single
CD.
 A single CD is inserted from the center
of the CD insertion slot.
 Since an ejected single CD is not auto-
matically reloaded, be sure to remove
the ejected single CD.Loading a CD
Insert a CD in the CD insertion slot (1).
When a CD is loaded, play starts and the
CD indicator (A) lights.
Ejecting a CD
Press the CD eject button (2).
If you left a CD ejected for a period of
about 15 seconds, it will be automatically
drawn inside the unit. (Auto reload func-
tion)
The backup eject function:
This function allows you to eject a CD with
the power turned off by pressing the CD
eject button (2).
Listening to a CD
When a CD is inserted, it is automatically
played back.
When a CD is already inside the unit,
press the disc button (3) to play back the
CD. When a CD is inside the unit, the CD
indicator (A) is lit on the display unit.Selecting a track
 Press the track up button (4) to listen to
the next track.
 Press the track down button (5) twice to
listen to the previous track.
When the track down button (5) is
pressed once, the track being currently
played will return to the beginning.
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
 Hold in the fast forward button (4) to
advance a track rapidly.
 Hold in the rewind button (5) to rewind a
track.
Repeat play
Press the repeat button (6).
The repeat indicator (D) lights and the
track currently being played is played
repeatedly.
Press the repeat button (6) again to cancel
repeat play.
CAUTION
If you forcefully try to push an ejected
CD inside the unit before auto reload-
ing, the disc surface might be
scratched.
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Ejecting all the CDs
Press the CD eject button (4) for 2 seconds
or longer. All the CDs will be ejected from
the unit in a sequential manner.
 Please prepare a location where
removed CDs can be stored.
 If you leave the ejected CD without
removing it, it will be drawn into the unit
automatically after about 15 seconds.
(Auto reload function)
The buck up eject mechanism:
This function allows you to eject the CD
loaded in the unit with the unit turned off
only by pressing the CD eject button (4).Listening to a CD
1) When a CD is inserted, it is automati-
cally played back.
When a CD is already inside the unit,
press the disc button (5) to play back
the CD. When a CD is inside the unit,
the CD indicator (A) is lit on the display
unit.
2) If you want to play another CD, select it
with the disc select buttons (2).
Play starts from the point on the disc
that the unit played last (Last position
memory).
Selecting a track
 Press the track up button (6) to listen to
the next track.
 Press the track down button (7) twice to
listen to the previous track.
When the track down button (7) is
pressed once, the track being currently
played will return to the beginning.
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
 Hold in the fast forward button (6) to
advance a track rapidly.
 Hold in the rewind button (7) to rewind a
track.Repeat play
Press the repeat button (8).
Each time the button is pressed, repeat
play mode changes as follows:
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NOTE:
This operation should be performed within
2 seconds.
To cancel repeat play, press the repeat but-
ton (8) several times to change the repeat
play mode to OFF.
 TRACK REPEAT
The indication “TRACK RPT” appears in
the display for 2 seconds and then the
repeat indicator (F) lights.
The track currently being played is
played repeatedly.
 DISC REPEAT
The indication “DISC RPT” appears in
the display for 2 seconds and then the
repeat indicator (F) lights.
When all the tracks on the disc currently
being played finish playing, play starts
again at the beginning of the disc.
CAUTION
If you try to push an ejected CD
inside the unit forcibly before auto
reloading, the disc surface might be
scratched.
TRACK REPEAT
DISC REPEAT OFF
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MP3/WMA MODE
Selecting a folder
Turn the sound control knob (1) to select a
folder.
Repeat play
Press the repeat button (2).
Each time the button is pressed, repeat
play mode changes as follows:
Ty p e 1
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Ty p e 2
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NOTE:
This operation should be performed within
2 seconds.
To cancel repeat play, press the repeat but-
ton (2) several times to change the repeat
play mode to OFF. TRACK REPEAT
The indication “TRACK RPT” appears in
the display for 2 seconds and then the
repeat indicator (D) lights.
The track currently being played is
played repeatedly.
 FOLDER REPEAT
The indication “FOLDER RPT” appears
in the display for 2 seconds and then the
repeat indicator (D) lights.
All the tracks in the folder currently being
played are played repeatedly.
 DISC REPEAT
The indication “DISC RPT” appears in
the display for 2 seconds and then the
repeat indicator (D) lights.
When all the tracks on the disc currently
being played finish playing, play starts
again at the beginning of the disc.
Selecting a track
 Press the track up button (3) to listen to
the next track.
 Press the track down button (4) twice to
listen to the previous track.
When the track down button (4) is
pressed once, the track currently being
played will start again at the beginning.
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
 Hold in the fast forward button (3) to
advance a track rapidly.
 Hold in the rewind button (4) to rewind a
track.Displaying CD titles
Press the display button (5).
Each time the button is pressed, the title
changes as follows:
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Forwarding a title
If there is a title with 12 letters or more,
each press will show next letters in the dis-
play. (No scrolling is made.)
Press and hold the display button (5) for 2
seconds or longer. A title is changed.
TRACK REPEAT
FOLDER REPEAT OFF
TRACK REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT
DISC REPEAT OFF
TRACK TITLE FOLDER TITLE
ARTIST TITLEOFF
FILE TITLE ALBUM TITLE
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