2021 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Shift

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Restarting diesel engine after fuel-
empty stop
If the engine stops and the low fuel warn-
ing light and the malfunction indicator light
come on, use the following procedure:
1) Fill the fuel tank.
2) Hold the ignition key in “ON” position for
5-10 seconds to feed fuel.
3) Perform above engine starting proce-
dure.
If the malfunction indicator light still comes
on after the engine started, there may be
some problem with the engine. Ask your
SUZUKI dealer to have the engine
inspected.Starting engine
(vehicle with keyless push
start system)
Before starting engine
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Shift to “N” (Neutral) and fully depress
the clutch pedal. Hold the clutch and
brake pedals fully depressed.
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3) The “PUSH START SWITCH” message
will appear on the information display in
the instrument cluster. Push the engine
switch (1). When the engine is started,
the starter motor will automatically stop.
WA R N I N G
Check that the parking brake is set
fully and the transaxle is in Neutral
before attempting to start the engine.
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(For diesel engine model)
Cold engine
Depress the clutch and brake pedals fully
and press the engine switch to crank the
engine. If the glow plug indicator light
comes on, the engine will start automati-
cally after the glow plug indicator light goes
off up to 10 seconds afterward.
Warm engine
Crank the engine by pressing the engine
switch to change the ignition mode to
“START”.
Caution when stopping the engine with
turbocharger
When stopping the engine after climbing or
high speed driving, let the engine idle for
about one minute or more (if it is not pro-
hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil
from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated
engine oil will damage the bearings of the
turbocharger.Restarting diesel engine after fuel-
empty stop
If the engine stops and the low fuel warn-
ing light and the malfunction indicator light
come on, use the following procedure:
1) Fill the fuel tank.
2) Press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON” for 5-10 seconds
to feed fuel.
3) Perform the above engine starting pro-
cedure to start the engine.
If the malfunction indicator light still comes
on after the engine started, there may be
some problem with the engine. Ask your
SUZUKI dealer to have the engine
inspected.
If the master warning indicator light
blinks and the engine cannot be started
Your keyless push start system remote
controller may not be sensed as being
within the interior workable area. Try again
after checking that you have the remote
controller with you. If the engine still can-
not be started, the battery of the remote
controller may be discharged. To start the
engine, use the following method:
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Shift to “N” (Neutral) and fully depress
the clutch pedal. Hold the clutch and
brake pedals fully depressed.
3) “PUSH START SWITCH.” message will
appear on the information display in the
instrument cluster. Press the engine
switch (1).
4) The master warning indicator light in
the instrument cluster blinks within
about 10 seconds. Touch the engine
switch with “LOCK” button of remote
controller (2) for about 2 seconds.
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more
than 30 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start on the
first try, wait about 15 seconds before
trying again.
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3) When the engine oil level exceeds the
MAX level on the dipstick, consult your
SUZUKI dealer.Using transaxle
Manual transaxle
5MT model
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6MT model
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Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.
After releasing the parking brake, gradually
release the clutch. When you hear a
change in the engine’s sound, slowly press
the accelerator while continuing to gradu-
ally release the clutch.
Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized and
provide quiet and easy shifting. Always
depress the clutch pedal all the way to the
floor before shifting gears. Keep the
engine speed from rising into the red zone
of the tachometer.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

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Reverse gear (6MT model): with lifting up
ring, shift the gearshift lever to the right,
engage gear.
Downshifting maximum allowable
speeds
5MT model (for M16A engine)6MT model (for D16AA engine)
*NOTE:
You may not accelerate to the maximum
allowable speed because of the driving sit-
uation and/or the vehicle condition.
Downshifting km/h (mph)
2nd to 1st 45 (28)
3rd to 2nd 90 (56)
4th to 3rd 135 (84)
5th to 4th 190 (119)*
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Downshifting km/h (mph)
2nd to 1st 45 (28)
3rd to 2nd 75 (47)
4th to 3rd 130 (81)
5th to 4th 180 (113)*
6th to 5th 225 (141)*
NOTICE
Do not downshift to a lower gear at
the speed faster than the maximum
allowable speeds for the next lower
speed, or severe engine damage can
result.
WA R N I N G
• Reduce your speed and downshift
to a lower gear before going down
a long or steep hill. A lower gear
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or
they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.
• When driving on slippery roads,
slow down before downshifting.
Excessive and/or sudden changes
in engine speed may cause loss of
traction, which could cause you to
lose control.
NOTICE
Check that the vehicle is completely
stationary before you shift into
reverse.
NOTICE
• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
slope. Depress the clutch fully
when shifting.
• When shifting or starting off, do not
race the engine. Racing the engine
can shorten engine life and cause
negative effect to smooth shifting.

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Gearshift indicator
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(1) Gearshift indicator
In the following cases, the gearshift indica-
tor is indicated on the information display
when the ignition switch is in “ON” position
or the ignition mode is “ON”.
• When the gearshift lever is in a position
other than “N” (Neutral).
• For vehicles equipped with the cruise
control, when the system is not in use.The electronic control system monitors
driving conditions (such as vehicle speed
and/or engine revolution), and it shows
which gear position is appropriate for your
driving with the indication on the display.
If the UP/DOWN arrow and a gear position
other than what is currently selected are
indicated on the display while driving, we
recommend that you shift the gear up or
down to indicated position. This is the
appropriate gear position for a driving con-
dition that reduces the over revolution and
stress to the engine, and improves fuel
consumption.
For details on how to use the transaxle,
refer to “Using transaxle” in this section.NOTE:
• The gearshift indicator is not indicated
when the gear position is in “N” (Neu-
tral).
• If you depress the clutch pedal while UP/
DOWN arrow is indicated, the indication
will disappear.
• In ordinary driving, UP arrow will disap-
pear when you release your foot from
the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle is equipped with the adap-
tive cruise control and while it is working,
however, UP/DOWN arrow may be indi-
cated continuously depending on driv-
ing conditions. It means that the
indicated gear position is appropriate for
the current cruising speed.
• The indication of gearshift indicator tim-
ing may differ depending on the vehicle
condition and/or driving situation even in
the same vehicle speed and engine rev-
olution.
• If any of the electrical systems such as
the radar brake support system or the
ESP
® is working, the gearshift indicator
will disappear temporarily.
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WA R N I N G
The gearshift indicator is designed to
indicate the appropriate gear position
for your driving, however, this indica-
tor does not relieve the driver of any
responsibility to operate gear
changes attentively.
To drive safely, do not focus your
attention on the gearshift indicator,
pay attention to your driving situation
and shift up or down if necessary.

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Example of the gearshift indicator
Indication Description
Lower gear position is selected for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution. Changing to a higher gear posi-
tion is recommended.
• In this case, shifting up to 4th gear position is recommended.
Current gear position is appropriate for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution.
• In this case, 3rd gear position is the best.
Higher gear position is selected for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution. Changing to a lower gear posi-
tion is recommended.
• In this case, shifting down to 2nd gear position is recommended.

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Automatically stopping engine
1) With the clutch pedal fully depressed,
stop the vehicle.
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2) While depressing the brake and clutch
pedal, place the gearshift lever in “N”
(Neutral) position.
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3) Release the clutch pedal.
“ENG A-STOP” indicator light (green) (1)
in the instrument cluster will illuminate
and the engine will stop automatically.NOTE:
The ENG A-STOP system will not operate
and engine does not stop automatically
under the following conditions:
• “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch is pressed to
deactivate the ENG A-STOP system.
• “ENG A-STOP OFF” light blinks.
• Engine coolant temperature is either low
or high.
• Vehicle battery performance is low.
• The temperature of the vehicle battery is
either low or high.
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low.
• Depressing the accelerator pedal.
• Blower speed selector is set to ON mode
and the inside of the vehicle has not suf-
ficiently cooled and warmed (for the
vehicle with automatic air conditioning).
• The defrost switch is set to ON mode (for
the vehicle with automatic air condition-
ing).
• During or after the ABS or ESP
® system
is activated, and the vehicle is stopped.
• During the first period use, to initialize
the system.
• After the engine restarted automatically,
and the vehicle speed had not exceeded
approximately 6 km/h.
• When the engine is started with the hood
open.
• When the vehicle is stopped after back-
ing up.
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NOTICE
The brake booster becomes inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase when
the engine is stopped automatically.
If the vehicle is moving, press down
the brake pedal harder than usual.
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Automatically restarting the engine
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gear-
shift lever is in “N” (Neutral) position.
“ENG A-STOP” indicator light (green) (1) in
the instrument cluster will be turned off and
the engine will restart automatically.
NOTE:
If the engine stalled by a rapid clutch oper-
ation, the engine will restart with the gear
positioned “N” (neutral) and the clutch
pedal depressed.NOTE:
Under the following conditions, the engine
will restart automatically even if the engine
was stopped by the ENG A-STOP system:
• When the vehicle coasts down a slope.
• An engine stopped, and a few minutes
passed.
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low.
• Vehicle battery performance is low.
• Blower speed selector is set to ON mode
and the inside of the vehicle has not suf-
ficiently cooled and warmed (for the
vehicle with automatic air conditioning).
• The defrost switch is set to ON mode (for
the vehicle with automatic air condition-
ing).
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the heated rear window switch
and heated outside rearview mirror
switch (if equipped) is “ON” or other
electrical components (audio, air condi-
tioning etc.) are operating.
• “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch is pressed to
deactivate the ENG A-STOP system.
NOTE:
When the engine restarts, the sound of the
audio may be interrupted.
This is normal and not a malfunction of the
audio system.
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NOTICE
The ENG A-STOP system will not
operate and engine does not restart
automatically or the engine stalls
with warning buzzer under the follow-
ing conditions:
• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
and driver’s door is open.
• Engine hood is open.
• If the gearshift lever is moved to a
position other than “N” (Neutral)
position without depressing the
clutch pedal.
When the engine stalls, restart the
engine by usual operation.
Refer to “Starting the engine (vehicle
with keyless push start system)” or
“Starting engine (vehicle without key-
less push start system)” in this sec-
tion for details.