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Part No. 99011-66J22-03E
July, 2007
OWNER’S MANUAL
99011-66J22-03E GRAND VITARA
Printed in Japan
See page 1-1
12.5 mm
Keep With Vehicle At All Times.
Contains Important Information
On Safety, Operation & Maintenance.
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
Fuel recommendation: Brake and clutch fluid:
Engine oil recommendation: Automatic transmission fluid:
Tire cold pressure:
For further details, see “Engine Oil and Filter” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.DOT3
See the “Tire Information Label” located on the
driver’s door lock pillar.
2008Engine oil with “Starburst” symbol
Made from 100% recycled paper,
except for cover.
ENGLISH
Suzuki Red: PANTONE 485
Suzuki Blue: PANTONE 294
SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309

3-2
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
66J22-03E
ACC
Accessories such as the radio can oper-
ate, but the engine is off.
ON
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
START
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
Ignition key reminder (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in the
ignition switch when the driver’s door is
opened.
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 “ACC” position, turn the ignition
switch counterclockwise while pushing in
the switch.
66J022
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
“ACC” 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
(1)(2)(3)
(4)
EXAMPLE
Ignition Switch: 8, 10

4-9INSTRUMENT PANEL
66J22-03E
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)
65D474
When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by
the cruise control system, this light will be
on.Keyless Start System Indicator
Light (if equipped)
62J041
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.
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

6-3OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
66J22-03E
Starting a Cold EngineWith your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition key
to “START”. Release the key when the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec-
onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
then press down the accelerator pedal to
1/3 of its travel and try cranking the engine
again. Release the key and accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
If you are unable to start the engine using
this procedure, consult your SUZUKI
dealer.
Starting a Warm EngineUse the same procedure as for “Starting a
Cold Engine”.Vehicle With Keyless Start System
63J265
The ignition switch can be operated when
the remote controller is in the vehicle
except the rear luggage area. To turn the
ignition switch, push the switch first.
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 “ACC” position, turn the ignition
switch counterclockwise while pushing in
the switch.
66J022
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
“ACC” position when the keyless start
system blue indicator light illuminates.
The blue indicator light will illuminate for
several seconds and then turn off to pro-
tect the system. In this case, you must
release the ignition switch once and
push the switch again.
 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 unreli-
able.
CAUTION
 Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be dam-
aged.
 Do not crank the engine for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn’t start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before try-
ing again.
EXAMPLE
Starting the Engine: 1

13-1
FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
66J22-03E
13
FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
64J157
FUSES
MAIN FUSE
BOXNo. COLOR (AMPS) PROTECTED CIRCUIT
In engine
compartment (1) BLUE (15) CPRSR A/C compressor fuse
(2) YELLOW (20) O2 HTR O2 sensor heater fuse
(3) BLUE (15) THR MOT Throttle motor fuse
(4) YELLOW (20) AT Automatic transmission fuse
(5) CLEAR (25) RR DEF Rear defogger fuse
(6) BLUE (15) HORN Horn fuse
(7) YELLOW (20) FR FOG Front fog light fuse
(8) YELLOW (20) MRR HTR Mirror heater fuse
(9) GREEN (40) FR BLW Front blower motor fuse
(10) PINK (30) ABS 2 ABS actuator fuse
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7

13-2FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
66J22-03E
64J157
FUSES
MAIN FUSE
BOXNo. COLOR (AMPS) PROTECTED CIRCUIT
In engine
compartment (11) RED (50) ABS 1 ABS actuator fuse
(12) YELLOW (20) FI Main fuse
(13) – – Blank
(14) RED (10) H/L L Head light high beam fuse, left
(15) RED (10) H/L R Head light high beam fuse, right
(16) RED (10) H/L Head light fuse
(17) GREEN (40) ST MTR Starter motor fuse
(18) GREEN (40) IGN Ignition fuse
(19) BLUE (15) H/L LO L Head light low beam fuse, left
(20) BLUE (15) H/L LO R Head light low beam fuse, right
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7

13-3
FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
66J22-03E
64J158
FUSES IN FUSE BOX FUSES IN FUSE BOX
(A) BLUE (15) STOP Stop lamp fuse (M) RED (7.5) ST SIG Starter signal fuse
(B) – – Blank (N) YELLOW (20) RR BLOW Blank
(C) BLUE (15) ACC 3 Accessory socket fuse (O) CLEAR (25) S/R Sun roof motor fuse
(D) RED (10) CRUISE Cruise control fuse (P) BLUE (15) DOME Dome lamp fuse
(E) BLUE (15) ACC 2 Cigar or Accessory socket fuse (Q) RED (10) TAIL Tail light fuse
(F) YELLOW (20) WIP Wiper fuse (R) YELLOW (20) D/L Door lock actuator fuse
(G) BLUE (15) IG2 SIG Ignition signal & Seat heater fuse (S) BLUE (15) ACC Radio, Remote door mirror fuse
(H) RED (10) BACK Back lamp fuse (T) RED (10) METER Meter fuse
(I) RED (10) ABS/ESP ABS or ESP controller fuse (U) YELLOW (20) IG COIL Ignition coil fuse
(J) BLUE (15) A/B Air bag fuse (V) YELLOW (20) P/W T Power window fuse
(K) – – Blank (W) PINK (30) P/W Power window fuse
(L) BLUE (15) HAZ Hazard light fuse
SPARE SPARE SPARE
SPARE
USE THE DESIGNATED
FUSES AND RELAYS ONLYSPARE SPARE
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)(I)
(J)
(L)
(M)
(N)
(O)
(P)
(Q)
(R)
(S)
(T)
(U)
(K)(V)
(W)

Part No. 99011-66J22-03E
July, 2007
OWNER’S MANUAL
99011-66J22-03E GRAND VITARA
Printed in Japan
See page 1-1
12.5 mm
Keep With Vehicle At All Times.
Contains Important Information
On Safety, Operation & Maintenance.
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
Fuel recommendation: Brake and clutch fluid:
Engine oil recommendation: Automatic transmission fluid:
Tire cold pressure:
For further details, see “Engine Oil and Filter” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.DOT3
See the “Tire Information Label” located on the
driver’s door lock pillar.
2008Engine oil with “Starburst” symbol
Made from 100% recycled paper,
except for cover.
ENGLISH
Suzuki Red: PANTONE 485
Suzuki Blue: PANTONE 294
SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309