2021 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA ignition

54P00-01E
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The circle with a slash in this manual
means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this
happen”.
MODIFICATION WARNING
WA R N I N G
Do not modify this vehicle. Modifica-
tion could adversely affect safety,
handling, performance, or durability
and may violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under warranty.
NOTICE
Improper installation of mobile com-
munication equipment such as cellu-
lar telephones, CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios or any other wireless transmit-
ters may cause electronic interfer-
ence with your vehicle’s ignition
system, resulting in vehicle perfor-
mance problems. Consult your
SUZUKI dealer or qualified service
technician for advice.

ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
54P00-01E
1. Adaptive cruise control switch
(if equipped) (P.3-35)/
Cruise control switches
(if equipped) (P.3-42)/
Speed limiter switches
(if equipped) (P.3-45)
2. Instrument cluster (P.2-63)/
Information display (P.2-66)
3. Windshield wiper and washer lever
(P.2-110)/
Rear window wiper/
washer switch (P.2-113)
4. Audio (if equipped) (P.5-40)
5. Hazard warning switch (P.2-110)
6.
Front passenger air bag deactivation
system indicator (if equipped) (P.2-60)/
Theft deterrent alarm system
(if equipped) (P.12-5)/Theft deterrent
light (if equipped) (P.2-16)
7. Fuses (P.7-43)
8. Ignition switch (vehicle without
keyless push start system) (P.3-3)
9. Engine switch (vehicle with keyless
push start system) (P.3-5)
10. Gearshift lever (P.3-19)
11. Front seat heater switch
(if equipped) (P.2-23)
12. USB socket (if equipped) (P.5-9)
13. Accessory socket (P.5-8)
14. Heating and air conditioning
system (P.5-23)/
Heated rear window switch / heated
outside rearview mirrors switch
(if equipped) (P.2-115)
15. Clock (if equipped) (P.5-15)
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Keys
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Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped
on a metal tag provided with the keys or on
the keys. Keep the tag (if equipped) in a
safe place. If you lose your keys, you will
need this number to have new keys made.
Write the number below for your future ref-
erence.
Immobilizer system
This system is designed to help prevent
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the
engine starting system.
The engine can be started only with your
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key
or keyless push start system remote con-
troller, which has an electronic identifica-
tion code programmed into it. The key or
remote controller communicates the identi-
fication code to the vehicle when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” position or the
engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode to “ON”. If you need to make
spare keys or remote controllers, see your
SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle must be pro-
grammed with the correct identification
code for the spare. A key made by an ordi-
nary locksmith will not work.
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If the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light blinks when the ignition
switch is in “ON” position or the ignition
mode is “ON”, the engine will not start.NOTE:
If the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light blinks or comes on, a
message may be shown on the information
display.
For vehicles without a keyless push
start system
If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to
“LOCK” position, and then turn it back to
“ON” position.
If the light still blinks after the ignition
switch is turned back to “ON” position,
there may be something wrong with your
key or with the immobilizer system. Ask
your SUZUKI dealer to have the system
inspected.
For vehicles with a keyless push start
system
If this light blinks, change the ignition mode
to “LOCK” (OFF), and then change it back
to “ON”. Also refer to “If the master warn-
ing indicator light blinks and the engine
cannot be started” in “Starting engine
(vehicle with keyless push start system)” in
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
If the light still blinks after the ignition mode
is changed back to “ON”, there may be
something wrong with your key or with the
immobilizer system. Ask your SUZUKI
dealer to have the system inspected. KEY NUMBER:
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The immobilizer/keyless push start system
warning light may also blinks if the remote
controller is not in the vehicle when you
close the door or attempt to start the
engine.
NOTE:
• If you lose your immobilizer ignition key
or remote controller, ask your SUZUKI
dealer as soon as possible to deactivate
the lost one, and to make a new key or
remote controller.
• If you own other vehicles with immobi-
lizer keys, keep those keys away from
the ignition switch or the engine switch
when using your SUZUKI vehicle. Other-
wise, or the engine may not be started
because they may interfere with your
SUZUKI vehicle’s immobilizer system.
• If you attach any metal objects to the
immobilizer key or remote controller, it
may not start the engine.This immobilizer system, model I54P0 for
keyless entry model and 37290-54P0 for
keyless engine start model are in compli-
ance with the essential requirements and
other provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Ignition key reminder (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in the
ignition switch when the driver’s door is
opened.
Door locks
Side door locks
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(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
(3) Rear
(4) Front
To lock a driver’s door from the outside of
the vehicle:
• Insert a key and turn the top of the key
toward the front of the vehicle, or
• Turn the lock knob forward, then pull and
hold the door handle as you close the
door.
NOTICE
The immobilizer key and remote con-
troller are sensitive electronic instru-
ments. To avoid damaging them:
• Do not expose them to impacts,
moisture or high temperature such
as on the dashboard under direct
sunlight.
• Keep them away from magnetic
objects.
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NOTE:
• You can also lock or unlock all doors by
operating the transmitter or remote con-
troller. Refer to “Keyless push start sys-
tem remote controller / Keyless entry
system transmitter” in this section.
• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-
less push start system, you can also lock
or unlock all doors by pushing the
request switch. Refer to “Keyless push
start system remote controller / Keyless
entry system transmitter” in this section.
Dead lock system (if equipped)
This system is designed to help prevent
tamper-unlocking of the door locks.
You can activate this system by turning the
key in the driver’s door lock.NOTE:
• You can also activate the dead lock sys-
tem by operating the transmitter or
remote controller. Refer to “Keyless
push start system remote controller /
Keyless entry system transmitter” in this
section.
• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-
less push start system, you can also
activate the dead lock system by push-
ing the request switch. Refer to “Keyless
push start system remote controller /
Keyless entry system transmitter” in this
section.
NOTE:
• The dead lock system will not operate if
one or more door(s) is (are) not closed
and latched completely. Check that all
doors (including the tailgate) are com-
pletely closed and latched when activat-
ing the dead lock system.
• The dead lock system is released auto-
matically, allowing all the side doors to
be unlocked when the ignition switch is
turned to “ON” position or the engine
switch is pressed to change the ignition
mode to “ON”.
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To activate this system:
Insert the key in the driver’s door lock and
turn the top of the key toward the front of
the vehicle twice within 3 seconds.
You cannot use the lock knobs to unlock
the side doors when this system is acti-
vated.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
unable to unlock the doors from
inside.
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Keyless push start system remote controller (Type A)
The remote controller enables the follow-
ing operations:
• You can lock or unlock the doors by
operating LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on
the remote controller. Refer to the expla-
nation in this section.
• You can lock or unlock the doors by
pushing the request switch. For details,
refer to the explanation in this section.
• You can start the engine without using
an ignition key. For details, refer to
“Engine switch” in “OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE” section.
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(1) LOCK button
(2) UNLOCK buttonThere are two ways to lock or unlock all
doors (including the tailgate) simultane-
ously by operating the remote controller
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.
The turn signal lights will flash once and
the exterior buzzer will sound once when
the doors are locked.
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.
WA R N I N G
Radio waves from the keyless push
start system antenna(s) may interfere
with operation of electrical medical
equipment such as pacemakers. Fail-
ure to take the precautions listed
below can increase the risk of severe
injury or death due to radio wave
interference.
• Anyone who uses electrical medi-
cal equipment such as a pace-
maker should consult the medical
equipment supplier or their medical
advisor about whether radio waves
from the antenna(s) can interfere
with the medical equipment.
• If radio wave interference is a con-
cern, have the function of the
antenna(s) disabled by your
SUZUKI dealer.
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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.
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 and
the exterior buzzer will sound once when
the doors are locked, and then the turn sig-
nal lights will flash once and the exterior
buzzer will sound once again when the
doors are locked with the dead lock sys-
tem.
With the remote controller inside the vehi-
cle, if you push LOCK button on the
remote controller, the exterior buzzer will
sound and doors cannot be locked.
When the doors are unlocked:
• The turn signal lights will flash twice and
the exterior buzzer will sound 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 press the engine switch during this
time, the light will start to fade out imme-
diately.
Check that the doors are locked after you
operate LOCK button (1).
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
remote controller is about 5 m (16 ft.),
but this can vary depending on the sur-
roundings, especially near other trans-
mitting devices such as radio towers or
CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.
• The door locks cannot be operated with
the remote controller if the ignition mode
is in any other mode than “LOCK” (OFF).
• When any door is open, if you push
LOCK button on the remote controller,
the exterior buzzer will sound and doors
cannot be locked.
• If you lose one of the remote controllers,
ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-
sible for replacement. Have your dealer
program the new remote controller code
in your vehicle’s memory so that the old
code is erased.Keyless unlocking/locking using the
request switches
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When the remote controller is within the
operating range described in this section,
you can lock or unlock the doors (including
the tailgate) by pushing the request switch
(1) on the driver’s door handle, front pas-
senger’s door handle or tailgate. If you
want to prevent tamper-unlocking of the
door locks, you can activate the dead lock
system.
When all doors are unlocked:
• To lock all doors, push one of the
request switches once.
• To lock all doors with the dead lock sys-
tem, push one of the request switches
twice within about 3 seconds.
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.
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The turn signal lights will flash once and
the exterior buzzer will sound once when
the doors are locked, and then the turn sig-
nal lights will flash once and the exterior
buzzer will sound once again when the
doors are locked with the dead lock sys-
tem.
To unlock a door or all doors:
• Push one of the request switches once
to unlock only one door.
• Push one of the request switches twice
to unlock all doors.
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.
When the doors are unlocked:
• The turn signal lights will flash twice and
the exterior buzzer will sound 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 press the engine switch during thistime, the light will start to fade out imme-
diately.
Check that the doors are locked after you
operate the request switch to lock the
doors.
NOTE:
• The door locks cannot be operated by
the request switch under the following
conditions:
– If any door is open or is not completely
closed.
– If the ignition mode is in any other
mode than “LOCK” (OFF).
• If no doors are opened within about 30
seconds after unlocking the doors by
pushing the request switch, the doors
will be locked again automatically.
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(1) 80 cm (2 1/2 feet)When the remote controller is within
approximately 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) from a
front door handle or the tailgate switch, you
can lock or unlock the doors by pushing
the request switch.
NOTE:
• If the remote controller is outside the
request switch operating range
described above, you will not be able to
operate the request switch.
• If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the request switch oper-
ating range may be reduced or the
remote controller may be inoperative.
• If the remote controller is too close to the
door glass, the request switches may not
operate.
• If a spare remote controller is in the vehi-
cle, the request switches may not oper-
ate normally.
• The remote controller will only operate a
request switch if it is within the switch’s
operating range. For example, if the
remote controller is within the operating
range of the driver’s door request switch
but not the front passenger’s door
request switch or the tailgate request
switch, the driver’s door switch can be
operated but the front passenger’s door
switch or tailgate switch cannot be oper-
ated.
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.
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