2020 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Owners Manual

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(#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
Keyless Push Start System
61MM0A177
Off Off The remote controller battery is about to
become flat. Replace the battery. (#1)
Diesel Engine Models
61MM0A225
Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) There may be a problem with the fuel filter.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.

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Warning and indicator
messageMaster warning
indicator lightSound Cause and remedy
Diesel Engine Models
61MM0A226
Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) It is possible that water may be in the fuel
filter.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
61MM0A224
Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) Change the engine oil and oil filter immedi-
ately.
The oil life monitoring system must be reset
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.
Refer to “Oil change request light” in this
section.

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Warning and indicator
messageMaster warning
indicator lightSound Cause and remedy
Diesel Engine Models
61MM0A223
Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) There may be a problem with the diesel
particulate filter.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
Diesel Engine Models
61MM0A222
Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) You should regenerate the DPF®.
Refer to “Diesel particulate filter (DPF®)
(For diesel engine model)” in “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.

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Warning and indicator
messageMaster warning
indicator lightSound Cause and remedy
ESP
®
61MM0A178
Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) There may be a problem with ESP® sys-
tem.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
Hill Hold Control System
61MM0A179
Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) There may be a problem with hill descent
control system (if equipped) and hill hold
control system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.

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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
61MM0A180
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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Warning and indicator lights
NOTE:
If warning and indicator lights blink or
come on, the corresponding messages
may be shown on the information display.
Low tire pressure warning light
(if equipped)
52D305
As an added fuel efficiency feature, your
vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that uses a low
tire pressure warning light to inform you
when one or more of your tires is signifi-
cantly under-inflated.
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.
When the low tire pressure warning light is
lit, one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. You should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure as indicatedon the vehicle’s tire information placard.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability. Each tire, including the spare,
should be checked at least once a month
when cold and set to the recommended
inflation pressure as specified in the vehi-
cle placard.
The low tire pressure warning light is also
used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction.
When the system detects a malfunction,
this light will blink for about 75 seconds
and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will be repeated after the
ignition switch is turned to “ON” position or
the engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode to “ON” as long as the mal-
function exists.
NOTE:
The low tire pressure warning light may not
come on immediately if you have a sudden
loss of air pressure.
WA R N I N G
Failure to take corrective action when
the low tire pressure warning light is
not working or when it comes on and
blinks while driving can lead to an
accident.
If the low tire pressure warning light
does not come on for 2 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is
pressed to change the ignition mode
to “ON”, or comes on and blinks
while driving, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer. Even if the light turns off after
blinking, indicating that the monitor-
ing system has recovered, you
should still have the system checked
by your authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (if equipped)” in “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section for additional
details on the tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem. Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for information
on maintaining proper tire pressure.
WA R N I N G
The load-carrying capacity of your
tires is reduced at lower inflation
pressures. If your tires are even mod-
erately under-inflated, the load on the
tires may exceed the load-carrying
capacity of the tires, which could lead
to tire failure. The low tire pressure
warning light will not alert you to this
condition, because it only comes on
when one or more of your tires
becomes significantly under-inflated.
Check and adjust your tire inflation
pressure at least once a month. Refer
to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.
WA R N I N G
Continuing to drive with the low tire
pressure warning light on can lead to
an accident, resulting in severe injury
or death.
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on and stays on, reduce your
speed and avoid abrupt steering and
braking. Be aware that driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire can
cause the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure, and may affect
steering control and brake effective-
ness. Stop the vehicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and check your
tires.
• If you have a flat tire, replace it with
the spare tire (if equipped). Refer to
“Jacking instructions” in “EMER-
GENCY SERVICE” section for the
tire replacement method. Also refer
to “Replacing tires and/or wheels”
for instructions on how to restore
normal operation of the TPMS after
you have had a flat tire.
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WA R N I N G
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• If your vehicle is equipped with a
flat tire repair kit instead of a spare
tire, refer to “Flat tire repair kit (if
equipped)” in “EMERGENCY SER-
VICE” section for instructions on
how to perform an emergency
repair of a flat tire.
• If one or more of your tires is
under-inflated, adjust the inflation
pressure of all tires to the recom-
mended inflation pressure as soon
as possible.

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Brake system warning light
65D477
Three different types of operations exist
depending on the vehicle’s specification.
• The light comes on briefly when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” position or
the engine switch is pressed to change
the ignition mode to “ON”.
• The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch
in “ON” position or the ignition mode is
“ON”.
• The light comes on under either or both
of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
specified level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking
brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is adequate.
The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake
force control function (proportioning valve
function) of the ABS system fails.If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system.
If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping the vehicle on the shoulder of
the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive the
vehicle cautiously at low speed to the
nearest dealer for repairs or tow the
vehicle to the nearest dealer for repairs.
NOTE:
Because the brake system is self-adjust-
ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake
pads become worn. Replenishing the
brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
periodic maintenance.
NOTE:
Parking brake reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to release the parking brake if you
start the vehicle without releasing the park-
ing brake. Check that the parking brake is
fully released and the brake system warn-
ing light turns off.
WA R N I N G
Remember that stopping distance
may be longer, you may have to push
harder on the pedal, and the pedal
may go down farther than normal.
WA R N I N G
If any of the following conditions
occur, you should immediately ask
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
• If the brake system warning light
does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
brake has been fully released.
• If the brake system warning light
does not come on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” posi-
tion or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to
“ON”.
• If the brake system warning light
comes on at any time during vehi-
cle operation.