2018 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 4WD

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Information display
The information display is shown when the
ignition switch is in “ON” position or the
ignition mode is “ON”.
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(1) Information display
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(2) Indicator selector knob
(3) Trip meter selector knob
The information display shows the follow-
ing information.
Display (A)
Clock
Display (B)
Driving mode (for 4WD models)
Display (C)
Thermometer
Display (D)
Warning and indicator messages /
Fuel consumption / Driving range /
Average speed /
Oil life (for diesel engine models)Display (E)
Gearshift indicator
Display (F)
Trip meter
Display (G)
Odometer
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When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, the
message shown in the above illustration
will appear on the display for several sec-
onds.
Some warning and indicator messages
may appear on the display when the igni-
tion switch is in “ACC” or “LOCK” position,
or the ignition mode is “ACC” or “LOCK”
(OFF).
(1)(A) (B) (C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(3)
(2)
EXAMPLE

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Clock
The display (A) shows the time.
To set the clock, follow “Setting mode”
instructions in this section.
Driving mode (for 4WD models)
The display (B) shows the driving mode.
For details on how to use the four-mode
4WD system, refer to “Four-mode 4WD
system (if equipped)” in “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Thermometer
The display (C) shows the thermometer.
The thermometer indicates the outside
temperature.
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If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the message shown in the above illustra-
tion will appear on the display.
NOTE:
The outside temperature indication is not
the actual outside temperature when driv-
ing at low speed, or when stopped.
Fuel consumption / Driving range /
Average speed / Oil life
(if equipped)
When there are no warning or indicator
messages on the display (D), you can
select one of the following indications to
appear on the display: instantaneous fuel
consumption, average fuel consumption,
driving range, average speed, oil life or no
indication.

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NOTE:
• When you operate the four-mode 4WD system (if equipped), the information display may show messages other than those in the
above chart. Refer to “Four-mode 4WD system (if equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a parking sensor system, the information display also indicates warning and indicator messages
related to the system. For information on these messages, refer to “Parking sensors (if equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE”
section.
• If your vehicle is equipped with the radar brake support system, the information display also indicates warning and indicator messages
related to the system. For information on these messages, refer to “Radar brake support system (if equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE” section.
• If your vehicle is equipped with the adaptive cruise control system, the information display also indicates warning and indicator mes-
sages related to the system. For information on these messages, refer to “Adaptive cruise control system (if equipped)” in “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.Warning and indicator
messageMaster warning
indicator lightSound Cause and remedy
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Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) If this message is displayed, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.

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Turn signal indicators
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When you turn on the left or right turn sig-
nals, the corresponding green arrow on the
instrument cluster 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.
Main beam (high beam) indicator
light
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This indicator comes on when headlight
main beams (high beams) are turned on.
Illumination indicator light
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This indicator light comes on while the
position lights, tail light and/or the head-
lights are on.
4WD warning light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
• This light comes on if there is any prob-
lem with the four-mode 4WD system.
The system will be deactivated automati-
cally.
• The light blinks if the vehicle is in either
of the following conditions, and the sys-
tem will be deactivated automatically.
– Wheels of different diameters are fitted
to the vehicle.
– Drive train components overheat as a
result of spinning of a drive wheel in
mud or snow.
NOTE:
Should the light blink, immediately move
the vehicle to a safe place and park it there
to protect the drive train components. If
you let the engine run at idle for a while
except for the case of different sized
wheels are fitted, the light will go out and
the system will resume.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Exhaust gas warning .......................................................... 3-1
Daily inspection checklist .................................................. 3-1
Engine oil consumption ..................................................... 3-2
Ignition switch
(vehicle without keyless push start system) .................... 3-3
Engine switch
(vehicle with keyless push start system) .......................... 3-5
Keyless push start system (if equipped) .......................... 3-6
Parking brake lever ............................................................. 3-10
Pedal ..................................................................................... 3-11
Starting engine
(vehicle without keyless push start system) .................... 3-12
Starting engine
(vehicle with keyless push start system) .......................... 3-14
Using transaxle ................................................................... 3-19
Gearshift indicator .............................................................. 3-21
Four-mode 4WD system (if equipped) .............................. 3-23
ENG A-STOP system
(engine auto stop start system) (if equipped) .................. 3-29
Adaptive cruise control system (if equipped) .................. 3-32
Cruise control (if equipped) ............................................... 3-42
Speed limiter (if equipped) ................................................. 3-45
Radar brake support system (if equipped) ....................... 3-47
Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped) ...................... 3-63
Parking sensors (if equipped) ............................................ 3-64
Rearview camera (if equipped) .......................................... 3-71
Braking ................................................................................. 3-74
Electronic stability program (ESP®) ................................. 3-76
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) .. 3-83

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Four-mode 4WD system
(if equipped)
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(1) Driving mode switch
The four-mode 4WD system enables you
to select the driving mode according to
driving conditions by operating the driving
mode switch.
Driving modes
AUTO
This mode prioritizes fuel economy in typi-
cal driving conditions. The system
switches the driving mode to 4WD if it
detects wheel spin.SPORT
This mode is appropriate for sporty driving.
The system apportions torque to promote
cornering performance.
SNOW
This mode is appropriate for snowy,
unpaved, and other slippery surfaces. This
mode enhances traction during accelera-
tion on slippery surfaces, and enables sta-
ble cornering on slippery surfaces.
LOCK
This mode is for extricating the car from
snow, mud or sand.
Driving mode switch operation
Operate the driving mode switch according
to the appropriate procedure described
below.
How to turn on driving mode switch
The driving mode switch will activate when
the ignition switch is in “ON” position or the
ignition mode is “ON”.
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Selecting AUTO mode
Push “PUSH AUTO” part (2) of the driving
mode switch.
Selecting SPORT mode
Turn the dial (3) of the driving mode switch
clockwise to “SPORT” position.
Selecting SNOW mode
Turn the dial (3) of the driving mode switch
counterclockwise to “SNOW” position.
Selecting LOCK mode
When the vehicle speed is less than 60
km/h (37 mph) and the SNOW mode is
selected, push “LOCK” part (4) of the driv-
ing mode switch.
NOTE:
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 60 km/h
in the LOCK mode, the driving mode
changes to the SNOW mode automatically.
Even when the vehicle speed reduces, on
LOCKPUSH
AUTOSNOWSPORT
DRIVEMODESELECT
(1)
EXAMPLE
LOCKPUSH
AUTO
SNOWSPORT
DRIVEMODESELECT
(3)
(4)(2)
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the other hand, the driving mode does not
return to the LOCK mode automatically. You
should select the LOCK mode according to
the driving conditions.
NOTE:
• The information display shows current
driving mode.
• When the ignition switch is turned to
“ON” position or the engine switch is
pressed to change the ignition mode to
“ON”, the AUTO mode is selected auto-
matically.
• The driving mode switch can be oper-
ated when the vehicle is either stopped
or moving.
• Check that the front wheels are in the
straight ahead position when operating
the driving mode switch.
• While making turns or accelerating and
decelerating, operating the driving mode
switch, turning the ignition switch to
“ACC” or “LOCK” position or pressing
the engine switch to change the ignition
mode to “ACC” or “LOCK” may cause a
shock, but this is not a system malfunc-
tion.
• When you operate your vehicle under
conditions that involve wheel spin, such
as driving off-road in the sand or water
or when a wheel has run off the road, the
difference in the amount of revolution
between front wheels and rear wheels
increases (wheels run idle). If this state
continues, the oil temperature of the
driving system parts increases. The 4WD warning light warns of this
condition by blinking. At the same time,
the information display shows this mes-
sage: “AWD SYSTEM HIGH TEMP
AWD IS OFF”.
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When the 4WD warning light blinks, park
the vehicle at a safe place and run the
engine idle. After a while, the 4WD warn-
ing light will go out and the system will
resume.
Warning and indicator messages
The information display shows the warning
and indicator message when the four-
mode 4WD system is operated, or has a
problem.
NOTICE
• Note that 4WD vehicles are not all-
around vehicles. Observe the fol-
lowing instructions when driving
your vehicle.
– Do not drive through water such
as by crossing a river.
– Do not drive continuously in
places such as sand and mud
where front wheels tend to race.
– When any wheel is in the air for
such reason as running off the
road, do not race it needlessly.
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NOTICE
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• If the 4WD warning light comes on
or blinks when driving, there may
be something wrong with the four-
mode 4WD system. Have the sys-
tem inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
NOTICE
Unevenly worn tires can cause prob-
lems with the 4WD system. Rotate the
tires according to the maintenance
schedule. Refer to “Tires” and “Main-
tenance schedule” in “INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” section for
proper tire rotation procedure.

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Warning and indicator messages
Warning and indicator
messageMaster warning
indicator lightSound Cause and remedy
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Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) There may be a problem with the four-
mode 4WD system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
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Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) Tires of different sizes may be fitted or tires
may be insufficiently inflated.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.