2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA low beam

2-63BEFORE DRIVING
79K21-03E
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 cannot turn the
ignition switch without using an ignition
key. For details, refer to “Ignition Switch” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion.
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 this 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.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 headlights are off, or the lighting
switch is in the “AUTO” position and it is
light around the light sensor.

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79K016
With the headlights on, push the lever for-
ward to switch to the high beams or pull
the lever toward you to switch to the low
beams. When the high beams are on, a
light on the instrument panel will come on.
To momentarily activate the high beams as
a passing signal, pull the lever slightly
toward you and release it when you have
completed the signal.
Auto-On Headlight System
66J026
The Auto-on headlight system automati-
cally turns on all lights that are operated by
the lighting control lever on the steering
column, when the following four conditions
are all met.
Conditions for Auto-on headlight system
operation:
1) It is dark around the light sensor (5).
2) The lighting control lever in the “AUTO”
position.
3) The ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
4) The parking brake is released.
This system is operated by the signal from
the light sensor (5) on the right end of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor
(5). If you do, the system will not work cor-
rectly.NOTE:
This system does not react to all types of
ambient light. As the sensor is infrared
type, it will not work correctly with ambient
lights that do not contain infrared rays.
HIGH
LOW
PASS
(5)
WARNING
It takes about 5 seconds for the light
sensor to react to a change in light-
ing conditions. To help avoid an acci-
dent due to reduced visibility, turn on
your headlights before driving into a
tunnel, parking structure or the like.

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BEFORE DRIVING
79K21-03E
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)
SystemThe headlights light, but are dimmer than
the low beam, when the following three
conditions are all met. Also, the D.R.L. indi-
cator light on the instrument panel comes
on.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation:
1) The engine is running.
2) The parking brake is released.
3) The headlights are off, or the lighting
switch in the “AUTO” position and it is
light around the light sensor.
NOTE:
Be sure to turn the headlights on at night
or at any time of the day when driving or
weather conditions require the headlights
to operate at full brightness and the tail-
lights to be on.
Lights “On” reminder
A buzzer sounds to remind you to turn off
the lights if they are left on when the igni-
tion key is removed and the driver’s door is
opened.
NOTE:
The warning and indicator message and
the illumination indicator light will be shown
on the information display when this
reminder is activated.
Front Fog Light Switch
(if equipped)
64J058
The front fog light comes on when the fog
light switch is pushed in with:
 the headlights are on and the beams set
to the low beam position, or
 the auto-on headlight system on and the
beams set to the low beam position.
Turn Signal Control Lever
65D611
WARNING
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.

7-37INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
79K21-03E
Main Fuse Box
64J157
The main fuse, primary fuses and some of
the individual fuses are located in the
engine compartment. If the main fuse
blows, no electrical component will func-
tion. If a primary fuse blows, no electrical
component in the corresponding load
group will function. When replacing the
main fuse or a primary fuse, use a genuine
SUZUKI replacement.
Main Fuse / Primary Fuse
(1) 15A CPRSR A/C compressor fuse
(2) 20A O2 HTRO
2 sensor heater
fuse
(3) 15A THR MOT Throttle motor fuse
(4) 20A ATAutomatic transmis-
sion fuse
(5) 25A RR DEF Rear defogger fuse
(6) 15A HORN Horn fuse
(7) 20A FR FOG Front fog light fuse
(8) 20A MRR HTR Mirror heater fuse
(9) 40A FR BLWFront blower motor
fuse
(10) 30A ABS 2 ABS actuator fuse
(11) 50A ABS 1 ABS actuator fuse
(12) 20A FI Main fuse
(13) – – Blank
(14) 10A H/L LHead light high beam
fuse, left
(15) 10A H/L RHead light high beam
fuse, right
(16) 10A H/L Head light fuse
(17) 40A ST Starter motor fuse
(18) 40A IGN Ignition fuse
(19) 15A H/L LO LHead light low beam
fuse, left
(20) 15A H/L LO RHead light low beam
fuse, right
PRIMARY
FUSEINDIVIDUAL FUSE
60A LAMP Head light, Accessory,
Dome light, Sunroof,
Hazard light, Door lock,
Rear fog light, Stop
lamp, Tail light
50A IGN 2 Wiper/Washer, Power
window, Seat heater
40A 4WD 4WD actuator
30A RDTR 1 Radiator fan
30A RDTR 2 Radiator fan
WARNING
If a fuse in the main fuse box blows,
be sure to have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer. Always use a genuine SUZUKI
replacement. Never use a substitute
such as a wire even for a temporary
fix, or extensive electrical damage
and a fire can result.
Bulb Replacement: 7

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Spot Light (if equipped)Pull down the lens by using a flat blade
screwdriver covered with a soft cloth as
shown.
Ceiling-mount type (if equipped)
79K061
Remove the bulb holder by turning it coun-
terclockwise. Pull out the bulb.
HeadlightsLow beam
(Halogen headlamp)
79K089
66J108
Open the engine hood. Disconnect the
coupler. Remove the sealing rubber.
Push the retaining spring forward and
unhook it. Then remove the bulb. Install a
new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
High beam
78F072
Open the engine hood. Disconnect the
coupler while pushing the lock release.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise to
remove it.
Wiper Blades: 3

11-2FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
79K21-03E
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

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SPECIFICATIONS
79K21-03E
ITEM: Lights WATTAGE BULB No.
Headlight Low beam Halogen 12V 55W H7
High beam 12V 60W HB3
Front fog light 12V 55W H11
Turn signal light Front 12V 21W WY21W
Rear 12V 21W WY21W
Position light 12V 5W WY5W
Brake/tail light 12V 21/5W 7443
License plate light 12V 5W W5W
Reversing light 12V 21W 7440
High mount stop light 12V 5W W5W
Door illumination light 12V 5W –
Dome light Spot light 12V 8W –
Center light 12V 10W –
Rear light 12V 10W –
Luggage compartment light 12V 5W W5W
ITEM: Wheel
Tire size, front and rear P225/70R16, P225/65R17, P225/60R18
Tire pressure For the specified tire pressure, see the Tire Information Label located
on the driver’s door lock pillar.
Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11