2018 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA keyless

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NOTE:
The keyless push start system may not
function correctly in certain environments
or under certain operating conditions such
as the following:
• When there are strong signals coming
from a television, power station or a cel-
lular phone.
• When the remote controller is in contact
with or covered by a metal object.
• When a radio wave type remote keyless
entry is used nearby.
• When the remote controller is placed
near an electronic device such as per-
sonal computer.
Some additional precautions you should
take and information you should be aware
of are:
• Check that the key is stowed in the
remote controller. If the remote controller
becomes unreliable, you will not be able
to lock or unlock the doors.• Check that the driver always carries the
remote controller.
• If you lose one of the remote controllers,
ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-
sible for a replacement. Have your
dealer program the new remote control-
ler code in your vehicle’s memory so that
the old code is erased.
• You can use up to four remote control-
lers and the keys for your vehicle. Ask
your SUZUKI dealer for details.
• The battery life of the remote controller
is about two years, but it can vary
depending on usage conditions.
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To stow the key into the remote controller,
push the key in the remote controller until
you hear a click.
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To remove the key from the remote control-
ler, push the button (A) in arrow direction
and pull the key out from the remote con-
troller.
Request switch warning buzzer
This exterior buzzer beeps for about 2 sec-
onds in the following conditions to warn
you that the request switch is not working:
• The request switch is pressed after all
doors are closed with the ignition mode
changed to “ACC” or “ON” by pressing
the engine switch.
• The request switch is pressed in any of
the following conditions after changing
the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF) by
pressing the engine switch.
– The remote controller is left inside the
vehicle.
– Any door (including the tailgate) is
open.
NOTICE
The remote controller is a sensitive
electronic instrument. To avoid dam-
aging the remote controller:
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture 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
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Press the request switch again after doing
the following:
With the ignition mode changed to “LOCK”
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, bring
out the remote controller if it is inside the
vehicle and check that all doors are com-
pletely closed.
Reminder function
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If the remote controller is not in the vehicle
under the following conditions, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds
and the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light on the instrument cluster
blinks:
When one or more doors are opened and
all of the doors are later closed with the
ignition in any other mode than “LOCK”.The indicator light will turn off within sev-
eral seconds after the remote controller is
returned to an area of the vehicle other
than the rear luggage area.
If the remote controller is left in the vehicle
and you lock the driver’s door or front pas-
senger’s door as described below, the door
will be automatically unlocked.
• If you open the driver’s door and lock the
door by turning the lock knob forward or
pushing the power door locking switch,
the driver’s door will be automatically
unlocked.
• If you open the front passenger’s door
and lock the door by turning the lock
knob forward or pushing the power door
locking switch, the front passenger’s
door will be automatically unlocked.
NOTE:
• The reminder will not operate when the
remote controller is on the instrument
panel, in the glove box, in a storage
compartment, in the sun visor or on the
floor, etc.
• Check that the driver always carries the
remote controller.
• Do not leave the remote controller in the
vehicle when leaving the vehicle.Battery replacement
If the remote controller becomes unreli-
able, replace the battery.
To replace the battery of the remote con-
troller:
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1) Pull the key out from the remote con-
troller.
2) Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver covered
with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote
controller and pry it open.EXAMPLE

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Ty p e A
The keyless push start system, controller
model S79M0 and key model R64M0 are
in compliance with the essential require-
ments and other provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.Keyless entry system transmitter (Type B)
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(1) LOCK button
(2) UNLOCK button
There are two ways to lock or unlock all
doors (including the tailgate) simultane-
ously by operating the transmitter near the
vehicle.Central door locking system
• To lock all doors, push LOCK button (1)
once.
• To unlock only the driver’s door, push
UNLOCK button (2) once.
• To unlock other doors, push UNLOCK
button (2) once again.
NOTE:
You can switch the function that unlocks all
doors from requiring two pushes to requir-
ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-
mation display setting mode. For details on
how to use the information display, refer to
“Information display” in this section.
Central door locking system with the
dead lock system (if equipped)
If you want to prevent tamper-unlocking of
the door locks, use this method. When the
dead lock system is activated, operating
the lock knobs will not unlock the side
doors.
To activate this system:
To lock all doors, push LOCK button (1)
twice within 3 seconds.
To release this system:
• To unlock only the driver’s door, push
UNLOCK button (2) once.
• To unlock other doors, push UNLOCK
button (2) once again.
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NOTE:
You can switch the function that unlocks all
doors from requiring two pushes to requir-
ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-
mation display setting mode. For details on
how to use the information display, refer to
“Information display” in this section.
The turn signal lights will flash once when
the doors are locked and then the turn sig-
nal lights will flash once again when the
doors are locked with the dead lock sys-
tem.
When the doors are unlocked:
• The turn signal lights will flash twice.
• If the interior light switch is in DOOR
position, the interior light will turn on for
about 15 seconds and then fade out. If
you insert the key into the ignition switch
during this time, the light will start to fade
out immediately.
Check that the doors are locked after you
operate LOCK button (1).
NOTE:
If no door is opened within about 30 sec-
onds after UNLOCK button (2) is operated,
the doors will automatically lock again.NOTE:
• The maximum operating distance of the
keyless entry system transmitter is about
5 m (16 ft.), but this can vary depending
on the surroundings, especially near
other transmitting devices such as radio
towers or CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.
• The door locks cannot be operated with
the transmitter, if the ignition key is
inserted in the ignition switch.
• When any door is open, the door locks
can only be unlocked with the transmit-
ter, and the turn signal light will not flash.
• If you lose one of the transmitters, ask
your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible
for a replacement. Have your dealer pro-
gram the new transmitter code in your
vehicle’s memory so that the old code is
erased.Battery replacement
If the transmitter becomes unreliable,
replace the battery.
To replace the battery of the transmitter:
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1) Remove the screw (1), and open the
transmitter cover.
2) Remove the transmitter (2).
WA R N I N G
Do not activate the dead lock system
if there are occupants in the vehicle.
They will be locked in the vehicle and
cannot unlock the doors from inside.
NOTICE
The transmitter is a sensitive elec-
tronic instrument. To avoid damaging
the transmitter:
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture or high temperature such as
by leaving it on the dashboard
under direct sunlight.
• Keep the transmitter away from
magnetic objects such as a televi-
sion.
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Ty p e B
The keyless entry system, transmitter
model T68L0 and controller model S54P0
are in compliance with the essential
requirements and other provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.Theft deterrent light
(if equipped)
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This light will blink with the ignition switch
in “LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the ignition
mode “LOCK” (OFF) or “ACC”. The blink-
ing light is intended to deter theft by lead-
ing others to believe that the vehicle is
equipped with a security system.
NOTE:
For the theft deterrent alarm system of
European countries, Mexico and South
Africa models, refer to “For European
countries, Mexico and South Africa” in
“SUPPLEMENT” section.
Windows
Manual window control
(if equipped)
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Raise or lower the door windows by turning
the handle located on the door panel.
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To open a window, push the top part of the
switch. To close the window, lift up the top
part of the switch.
The driver’s window has AUTO-DOWN
and AUTO-UP features for greater conve-
nience (at toll booths or drive-through
restaurants, for example). This means the
driver can open or close the window with-
out holding the window switch in DOWN or
UP position. Press down or lift up the
driver’s window switch completely and
release it. To stop the window before it
reaches the FULL-DOWN or FULL-UP
position, pull up or push down the switch
briefly.Lock switch (type A)54P000253
Lock switch (type B)
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The driver’s door also has a lock switch for
the passenger’s window(s). When you
push in the lock switch, the passenger’s
window(s) cannot be raised or lowered byoperating any of the switches (2), (3), (4)
or (5). To restore normal operation, release
the lock switch by pushing it again.
NOTE:
If you drive with one of the rear windows
open, you may hear a loud sound caused
by air vibration. To reduce the sound, open
the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or
narrow the rear window opening.
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WA R N I N G
• You should always lock the pas-
senger’s window operation when
there are children in the vehicle.
Children can be seriously injured if
they get part of their body caught
by the window during operation.
• To avoid injuring an occupant by
window entrapment, check that no
part of the occupant’s body such as
hands or head is in the path of the
electric windows when closing
them.
• Always remove the ignition key or
take the keyless push start system
remote controller with you when
leaving the vehicle even only for a
short time. Also do not leave chil-
dren alone in a parked vehicle.
Unattended children could use the
electric window switches and get
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Door lock (Door lock setting)
You can choose either once or twice oper-
ation(s) to unlock all doors (including the
tailgate) or release the dead lock system (if
equipped) by turning the key, or operating
the keyless entry system transmitter, key-
less push start system remote controller or
request switch.
You can also turn off or on the buzzer
sound when the door(s) is(are) locked or
unlocked.
Lights (Light setting)
(Footwell light setting) (if equipped)
The footwell lights can be programmed for
interlocked operation with either lighting
control or door operation and for no light-
ing.
Lane change (Turn signal light setting)
The turn signal and its indicator can be set
whether they flash three times even if you
return the turn signal control lever immedi-
ately after moving it.Antitheft (Theft deterrent alarm system
setting) (if equipped)
You can switch the theft deterrent alarm
system from the enabled state to the dis-
abled state, and vice versa.
The state of the theft deterrent alarm sys-
tem is shown on the information display as
follows:
• Mode A: Disabled state
• Mode D: Enabled state
NOTE:
For the theft deterrent alarm system of
Mexico and South Africa models, refer to
“For European countries, Mexico and
South Africa” in “SUPPLEMENT” section.Oil change (Oil life monitoring system
reset setting) (if equipped for gasoline
engine model)
The oil life monitoring system must be
reset after changing the engine oil and oil
filter.
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system
setting) (if equipped)
• You can check the current tire inflation
pressure on the information display.
• You can set one of the initial values of
tire pressure below that are indicated on
the tire information label.
– Comfort Mode
–Eco Mode
– Load Mode
Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (if equipped)” in “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.

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Warning and indicator messages
(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected. Warning and indicator
messageMaster warning
indicator lightSound Cause and remedy
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Blinks
(only while vehicle
is in motion)Beep (one time from interior
buzzer; only while vehicle is
in motion)A door or tailgate is not properly closed.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and close
the door or tailgate properly. (#1)
Keyless Push Start System
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Off Off This message is displayed when “ACC”
position is selected as the power supply
position. (#1)