2020 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Owners Manual

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Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys-tem (if equipped)
When the engine is started, this system
turns on the daytime running lights.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation
1) The engine is running.
2) Headlights and front fog light (if
equipped) are off.
NOTE:
Brightness of the daytime running lights is
different from the brightness of the position
lights, but it is not a malfunction.
Rear fog light switch (if equipped)
61MM0A214
To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob
as shown in the illustration with the head-
lights on. When the rear fog light is on, an
indicator light on the instrument cluster will
come on.
Front fog light switch
(if equipped)
64J058
The front fog light comes on when the fog
light switch is pushed in with the position
lights, tail lights and/or the headlights on.
An indicator light above the switch will be
lit when the front fog light is on.
NOTE:
In some countries, the lighting operation
may be different from the above descrip-
tion according to local regulations.
EXAMPLE

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Headlight leveling switch
(if equipped)
80JM040
Level the headlight beam according to the
load condition of your vehicle by turning
this switch. The chart below shows the
appropriate switch position for different
vehicle load conditions.
Turn signal control lever
57L21128
Vehicle Load
ConditionSwitch Position
Driver only 0
Driver +
1 passenger
(in front seat)0
Driver +
4 passengers,
no cargo2
Driver +
4 passengers,
cargo added3
Driver +
full cargo4
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.

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Turn signal operation
With the ignition switch in “ON” position or
the ignition mode “ON”, move the lever
upward or downward to activate the right
or left turn signals.
Normal turn signal
61MM0A076
Move the lever all the way upward or
downward to signal. When the turn is com-
pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever
will return to its normal position.Lane change signal
61MM0A077
Move the lever partway upward or down-
ward to turn right or left and hold the lever
in the moved position.
• The turn signal and its indicator flash
while the lever is held at the moved posi-
tion.
The turn signal and its indicator flash 3
times even if you return the lever immedi-
ately after moving it.
NOTE:
The turn signal and its indicator can be set
whether they flash 3 times after the turn
signal lever is returned via the information
display. Refer to “Information display” in
this section.NOTE:
You can customize the setting for the num-
ber of flashing times of the turn signal and
its indicator (1 to 4 times). Please ask an
authorized SUZUKI dealer for the customi-
zation.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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Hazard warning switch
54P000242
Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-
vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-
nal lights and both turn signal indicators
will flash simultaneously. To turn off the
lights, push the switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn
other drivers of possible risk of traffic haz-
ard when you park your vehicle in case of
emergency.
Windshield wiper and washer
lever
65D611
Wiper and washer operation
When the ignition switch is in “ON” position
or the ignition mode is “ON”, you can use
the wiper/washer lever or switch (if
equipped).
Windshield wipers
61MM0A079
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the
lever down to one of the three operating
positions. In “INT” position, the wipers
operate intermittently. The “INT” position is
very convenient for driving in mist or light
rain. In “LO” position, the wipers operate at
a steady low speed. In “HI” position, the
wipers operate at a steady high speed. To
turn off the wipers, move the lever back to
“OFF” position.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
EXAMPLE

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Move the lever up and hold it to “MIST”
position, the windshield wipers will turn on
continuously at low speed.
61MM0A080
If the lever is equipped with “INT TIME”
control, turn the control forward or back-
ward to adjust the intermittent wiper opera-
tion to the desired interval.
Windshield wipers with rain sens-ing function (if equipped)
61MM0A081
Press the engine switch to change the igni-
tion mode to “ON”. To turn the rain-sensing
wipers on, move the lever down to one of
the three operating positions. In “AUTO”
position (if provided), the wipers automati-
cally operate when the wiper system
senses rain or snow. In “LO” position, the
wipers operate at a steady low speed. In
“HI” position, the wipers operate at a
steady high speed. To turn off the wipers,
move the lever back to “OFF” position.
Move the lever up and hold it to “MIST”
position; the wipers will operate continu-
ously at low speed for as long as you hold
the lever in “MIST” position.
61MM0A082
If the control lever has on “AUTO” position,
you can change the system’s sensitivity to
rain/snow by turning the knob of the con-
trol lever increased sensitivity or backward
for decreased sensitivity.
54P000243
(1) Rain sensor
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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NOTE:
• Under the following conditions, the rain
sensor may not be able to sense rain or
snow correctly, and thus the rain-sensing
wiper function may not work or may work
incorrectly. (Use a position other than
“AUTO” under these conditions.)
– Rain or snow does not hit the rain sen-
sor area of the windshield, or the snow
is not of a type that is able to be
detected by the sensor.
– The rain sensor area is covered with
mud, ice or other similar substance.
You should remove any foreign sub-
stance.– There were already raindrops on the
windshield before starting rain-sensing
wiper operation. You should remove
the raindrops by operating the wipers
under manual control.
– The rain sensor is hotter than 80°C
(176°F) in the sun or lower than –10°C
(14°F) in freezing weather. (The wip-
ers do not operate under this condi-
tion.)
– The windshield is coated with a water-
repellent substance, which causes
raindrops to run down quickly. This will
give a clearer view and the wipers
may seem to operate too frequently. In
this case, decrease the system’s sen-
sitivity.
– The sensor area is covered with a
sticker.
– The wiper blades are damaged. You
should replace them.
• The following conditions may indicate
problems with the rain-sensing wiper
system. If your system exhibits any of
the following conditions, have it
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.
– Rainfall/snowfall rate varies but the
wiping interval remains constant.
– Rain/snow is falling but the wipers do
not operate.Reprogramming the rain-sensing wiper
function
“AUTO” position operation of the rain-
sensing wiper function can be customized
to your preference by reprogramming its
setting as follows. Please contact an
authorized SUZUKI dealer for this customi-
zation.
Full-automatic wiping (factory setting)
The system automatically selects the most
appropriate of the following wiping modes:
no wiping, intermittent wiping, low-speed
wiping or high-speed wiping.
Semi-automatic wiping
The system automatically selects the most
appropriate of the following wiping modes:
intermittent wiping, low-speed wiping or
high-speed wiping. (The wipers do not stop
automatically.)
Intermittent wiping
The wipers operate only in the intermittent
wiping mode. The wiping interval can be
changed with the knob on the control lever.
CAUTION
• Observe the following instructions
when the wiper lever is set to
“AUTO” position with the engine
switch in “ON” mode. Otherwise,
the wipers could unexpectedly
operate and cause injury, and could
also be damaged.
– Do not touch or wipe the rain
sensor area of the windshield
with a cloth.
– Do not hit the windshield or rain
sensor.
• Set the wiper control lever to “OFF”
position before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash or clean-
ing the windshield.

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Windshield washer
61MM0A099
To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the
lever toward you. The windshield wipers
will automatically turn on at low speed if
they are not already on and your vehicle is
equipped with “INT” position.
Rear window wiper/washer switch
61MM0A100
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear
wiper switch on the end of the lever for-
ward to “ON” position. If your vehicle is
equipped with “INT” position, the rear
wiper operates intermittently when you
twist the switch forward to “INT” position.
To turn the rear wiper off, twist the switch
rearward to “OFF” position.
With the rear wiper in “OFF” position, twist
the switch rearward and hold it there to
spray window washer fluid.
With the rear wiper in “ON” position, turn
the switch forward and hold it there to
spray window washer fluid.
WA R N I N G
• To prevent windshield icing in cold
weather, turn on the defroster to
heat the windshield before and
during windshield washer use.
• Do not use radiator antifreeze in
the windshield washer reservoir. It
can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and can
also damage your vehicle’s paint.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
To help prevent damage to the wind-
shield wiper and washer system
components, you should take the fol-
lowing precautions:
• Do not continue to hold in the lever
when there is no windshield
washer fluid being sprayed or the
washer motor can be damaged.
• Do not attempt to remove dirt from
a dry windshield with the wipers or
you can damage the windshield
and the wiper blades. Always wet
the windshield with washer fluid
before operating the wipers.
• Clear ice or packed snow from the
wiper blades before using the wip-
ers.
• Check the washer fluid level regu-
larly. Check it often when the
weather is bad.
• Fill a reservoir 3/4 full with washer
fluid to for its expansion, if tem-
perature falls low enough to freeze
the fluid.EXAMPLE
Intermittent wiperWasher
Wiper

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Tilt/telescoping steering lock
lever
61MM0A085
(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
The lock lever is located under the steering
column. To adjust the steering wheel
height and fore-aft position:
1) Push down the lock lever to unlock the
steering column.
2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
height and fore-aft position and lock the
steering column by pulling up the lock
lever.
3) Try moving the steering wheel up and
down and back and forth to check that it
is securely locked in position.
NOTICE
Clear ice or snow from the rear win-
dow and rear wiper blade before
using the rear wiper. Accumulated
ice or snow could prevent the wiper
blade from moving, causing damage
to the wiper motor.
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Never attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while the vehicle is moving or
you could lose control of the vehicle.