2022 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA indicator

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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
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Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) “LOCK” part of the driving mode switch is
pushed when the vehicle speed is more
than 60 km/h (37 mph). (#1)
Refer to “Selecting LOCK mode” in this
section.
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Blinks Beep (one time from interior
buzzer) “LOCK” part of the driving mode switch is
pushed without selecting the SNOW mode.
(#1)
Refer to “Selecting LOCK mode” in this
section.

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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 driving
mode switch. Have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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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.
EXAMPLE
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.

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To deactivate ENG A-STOP system
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Push “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch. “ENG
A-STOP OFF” light will come on.
“ENG A-STOP OFF” light
If “ENG A-STOP OFF” light blinks when
driving, there may be something wrong
with the ENG A-STOP system. You should
have the system inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. For details, refer to
“Warning and indicator lights” in “BEFORE
DRIVING” section.
Adaptive cruise control
system (if equipped)
The adaptive cruise control system allows
you to maintain a steady speed without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
You can use the adaptive cruise control
system under the following conditions:
• Driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• Open door warning light is off.
• Parking brake is completely released.
• Speed limiter is not used.
• The gear position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th or
6th (if equipped).
• The vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25
mph) or higher.
• ESP
® OFF switch is not pushed and the
system is not turned off.The adaptive cruise control system has the
following four controls.
(1) Constant-speed control
(There is no vehicle ahead)
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Your vehicle cruises at the set speed.
• The vehicle speed can be set between
40 km/h (25 mph) to 160 km/h (100
mph).
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Deceleration control by the adaptive
cruise control system is limited.
Therefore, you are requested to pay
enough attention for safety driving,
by checking the surrounding traffic
always and operating brake pedal
and/or accelerator pedal as neces-
sary.
EXAMPLE

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• Highway gate
• When the vehicle cannot move in a
straight manner without consistently
steering, due to an accident or break-
down
• When the vehicle is running left turn lane
or right turn lane
• When the radiator grill or front bumper
hit a hard object
• When the system is temporarily stopped
or malfunctioning, some of the following
indicator and messages will come on:
– Adaptive cruise control system warn-
ing light
– “INSPECT CRUISE SYSTEM” mes-
sage
– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT: NOT
ACTIVE BY SENSOR.” message
– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT SYS
INSPECTION REQUIRED” message
– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT FCN
TEMPORARILY DISABLED” message
Situations where radar may not activate properly
Under the following situations, the radar
may not detect a vehicle ahead correctly
and frontal collision warning may not func-
tion. You need to decelerate the vehicle
operating brakes as necessary.
• When a vehicle ahead is running slowly
or stopping at the end of the line in a traf-
fic jam or the tollgate
• When the vehicle is approaching repair-
ing road
• While running inside of tunnel
• When the radar sensor cover is covered
in snow, water or dirt
• When there is bad weather such as
heavy rain or fog, a blizzard or sand-
storm or when the vehicle in front of you
is surrounded by water, snow or sand
• A vehicle ahead has extremely small
rear end area such as an unloaded
trailer
• When your vehicle is weighed down by
heavy items in the luggage compartment
or rear seat
• When your vehicle is running at 160 km/
h (100 mph) or higher speed
• When a vehicle ahead is cutting in sud-
denly
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• When the bicycles or motorcycles are
running on the edge of your lane
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Always drive safely with proper driv-
ing operations depending on traffic
situation.
EXAMPLE

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Situations where radar may activate properly
Under the following situations, the radar
system detects a vehicle on the neighbor-
ing lane or roadside objects and frontal col-
lision warning may function.
• At a corner or narrow traffic lane
• The vehicle position in your lane
is unstable due to steering operation etc.
• Objects protruding from the road’s
surface such as manhole covers and
other metal objects, as well as falling
objects or level changes in the road
Setting cruising speed
Adaptive cruise control switch
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(1) Following distance setting switch
(2) “CRUISE” switch
(3) “CANCEL” switch
(4) “RES +” switch
(5) “SET –” switchInformation display
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(6) Distance indicator
(7) Cruise indicator
(8) “SET” indicator
(9) Vehicle ahead detecting indicator
(10) Set speed indication
1) Turn on the adaptive cruise control sys-
tem by pushing “CRUISE” switch
(2).When the cruise indicator (7) and
distance indicator (6) appear on the
information display, you can set cruis-
ing speed.
2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.WA R N I N G
Always drive safely with proper driv-
ing operations depending on traffic
situation.
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(2)(3)
(4)
(5)
EXAMPLE(7)
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EXAMPLE

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3) Push “SET –” switch (5), “SET” indica-
tor (8), vehicle ahead detecting indica-
tor (9) and set speed indication (10)
appear on the information display.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
and the set speed will be maintained. At
this time, vehicle ahead detecting indi-
cator (9) will vary as follows, depending
on the presence or absence of the vehi-
cle ahead.Changing vehicle distance
While cruise indicator (7) is on, you can
adjust a following distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead as follows,
by pressing following distance setting
switch (1).
Indication Description
A vehicle ahead is not
detected. In this case, the
vehicle is in the state of
constant-speed control.
A vehicle ahead is
detected. In this case, the
vehicle is in the state of
deceleration control and
following control.
WA R N I N G
If the cruising speed is accidentally
set, you could lose control of the
vehicle. This could lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in severe injury or
death.
Turn off the adaptive cruise control
system and check that the cruise
indicator (7) disappears when the
system is not in use.
Long
A following distance will
be kept longer, com-
pared with Middle set-
ting.
Middle
This is an initial set-
ting. When your vehicle
is driven at 80 km/h (50
mph), a following dis-
tance will be kept as
about 40 m (131 ft).
Short
A following distance will
be kept shorter, com-
pared with Middle set-
ting.
WA R N I N G
Maintain a safe following distance
depending on traffic situation. Other-
wise, it could result in severe injury
or death.