Name: Suzuki VITARA series
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

54P00-01E

Air outlet

54P000532

1. Windshield defroster outlet

2. Side defroster outlet

3. Side outlet

4. Center outlet

5. Floor outlet

* if equipped

EXAMPLE

76MH0A118

When each outlet is open, air comes out

regardless of the air flow selector position.

Modification Warning3
Re-Use of Genuine SUZUKI Parts and Accessories5
Recommendation of Genuine Suzuki Parts and Accessories Use5
Non-Genuine SUZUKI Parts and Accessories5
Service Station Guide6
Table of Contents8
Illustrated Table of Contents9
Exterior, Front9
Exterior, Rear10
Interior, Front11
Interior, Rear15
Luggage Compartment16
Fuel Recommendation18
- Gasoline Engine19
- Gasoline-Methanol Blends19
- Fuel Recommendation19
Before Driving22
- Immobilizer System23
- Keys23
- Operating Your Vehicle23
- Door Locks24
  - Ignition Key Reminder (if Equipped)24
  - Side Door Locks24
  - Central Door Locking System25
  - Dead Lock System (if Equipped)26
  - To Activate this System26
  - Child-Proof Locks (Rear Door)27
  - Tailgate27
  - Keyless Entry System Transmitter28
  - Keyless Push Start System Remote Controller28
  - Keyless Push Start System Remote Controller (Type A)29
  - Keyless Unlocking/Locking Using the Request Switches30
  - When the Remote Controller Is Within31
  - Request Switch Warning Buzzer32
  - Battery Replacement33
  - Reminder Function33
  - Central Door Locking System with the Dead Lock System35
  - Manual Window Control38
- Theft Deterrent Light (if Equipped)38
- Windows38
  - Electric Window Controls39
  - Passenger’s Door39
  - Lock Switch40
  - Pinching Prevention Function41
  - Inside Rearview Mirror42
- Mirrors42
- Outside Rearview Mirrors42
- Front Seats43
  - Outside Rearview Mirror Folding Switch43
  - Seat Adjustment43
  - Front Seat Heater (if Equipped)45
  - Head Restraints45
- Rear Seats46
- Folding Rear Seats48
- Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems50
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt52
  - Rear Outside Seat Belt Guide52
  - Safety Reminder52
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt with Detachable Connector53
  - Fastening54
  - Unfastening54
  - Unlatching and Latching Detachable Connector55
  - Seat Belt Reminder56
  - Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder57
  - Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder57
  - Rear Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder57
  - Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster58
  - Child Restraint Systems59
  - Seat Belt Inspection59
  - Booster Seat60
  - Child Restraint60
- Child Restraint System62
  - In Case the Front Passenger Airbag Is Deactivated63
  - Installation Suitability of ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems64
  - Key of Letters to be Inserted in the above Table65
  - Installation Suitability of I-Size Child Restraint Systems66
  - ELR Type Belt67
  - Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts67
  - Installation with ISOFIX Type Anchorages68
  - Installation of Child Restraint with Top Tether69
  - Seat Belt Pretensioner System70
- Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags)72
  - AIR BAG Light73
  - Air Bag Symbol Meaning73
  - Front Air Bags73
  - Driver’s Front Air Bag74
  - Front Passenger’s Front Air Bag74
  - Conditions of Front Air Bags Deployment75
  - Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags (if Equipped)77
  - Conditions of Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags Deployment78
  - Side Air Bags (if Equipped)78
  - Side Curtain Air Bags (if Equipped)78
  - How the System Works80
  - Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation System (if Equipped)82
  - Air Bag Deactivation Switch83
- Instrument Cluster85
- Fuel Gauge86
- Speedometer86
- Tachometer86
- Brightness Control87
- Temperature Gauge87
- Information Display88
  - Clock89
  - Driving Mode (for 4WD Models)89
  - Fuel Consumption / Driving Range / Average Speed / Oil Life89
  - Thermometer89
  - Average Fuel Consumption91
  - Driving Range91
  - Instantaneous Fuel Consumption91
  - Average Speed92
  - Oil Life (for Diesel Engine Models)92
  - Gearshift Indicator93
  - Odometer93
  - Setting Mode93
  - Trip Meter93
  - Clock Setting94
  - Distance Unit94
  - Fuel Economy94
  - Fuel Reset94
  - Door Lock (Door Lock Setting)95
  - Lane Change (Turn Signal Light Setting)95
  - Tpms95
  - Master Warning Indicator Light96
  - Warning and Indicator Messages96
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light110
- Warning and Indicator Lights110
  - Brake System Warning Light112
  - Specifications112
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light113
  - ESP Warning Light113
  - ESP off Indicator Light114
  - Hill Descent Control Indicator Light114
  - Oil Pressure Light114
  - Charging Light115
  - Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light115
  - Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light115
  - Immobilizer/Keyless Push Start System Warning Light116
  - Malfunction Indicator Light116
  - Open Door Warning Light116
  - Electric Power Steering Light117
  - Low Fuel Warning Light117
  - Radar Brake Support System Indicator Light (if Equipped)118
  - Radar Brake Support System off Indicator Light (if Equipped)118
  - Adaptive Cruise Control System Warning Light119
  - Automatic Headlight Leveling System Warning Light119
  - LED Headlight Warning Light119
  - Rear Fog Light Indicator Light119
  - 4WD Warning Light (if Equipped)120
  - Illumination Indicator Light120
  - Main Beam (High Beam) Indicator Light120
  - Turn Signal Indicators120
  - Oil Change Request Light121
  - Fuel Filter Warning Light122
  - Glow Plug Indicator Light122
  - Diesel Particulate Filter123
  - “ENG A-STOP OFF” Light123
  - “ENG A-STOP” Indicator Light123
- Lighting Control Lever124
  - Lighting Operation124
  - Automatic Light Operation126
  - Auto-On Headlight System128
  - Light Reminder Buzzer128
  - Reprogramming the Automatic Light Function128
  - Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System129
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)129
- Rear Fog Light Switch129
- Headlight Leveling Switch (if Equipped)130
- Turn Signal Control Lever130
  - Lane Change Signal131
  - Normal Turn Signal131
  - Turn Signal Operation131
- Hazard Warning Switch132
- Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever132
  - Wiper and Washer Operation132
  - Windshield Wipers with Rain Sensing Function133
  - Full-Automatic Wiping (Factory Setting)134
  - Intermittent Wiping134
  - Reprogramming the Rain-Sensing Wiper Function134
  - Semi-Automatic Wiping134
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch135
- Tilt/Telescoping Steering Lock Lever136
- Heated Rear Window Switch / Heated Outside Rearview Mirror Switch (if Equipped)137
- Horn137
Windshield Washer135
Operating Your Vehicle140
- Daily Inspection Checklist141
- Exhaust Gas Warning141
- Engine Oil Consumption142
- (Vehicle Without Keyless Push Start System)143
- Ignition Switch143
- Manual Transaxle144
- (Vehicle with Keyless Push Start System)145
- Engine Switch145
- Engine Switch Illumination146
- Keyless Push Start System (if Equipped)146
  - Unreleased Steering Lock Warning146
  - Selection of Ignition Modes147
  - Interior Workable Area for Engine Starting149
  - Remote Controller Outside Warning149
- Parking Brake Lever150
- Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer151
- Pedal151
- (Vehicle Without Keyless Push Start System)152
  - Accelerator Pedal152
  - Before Starting Engine152
  - Clutch Pedal152
- Starting Engine152
- Starting a Cold and Warm Engine153
- (Vehicle with Keyless Push Start System)154
  - Restarting Diesel Engine after Fuel-Empty Stop154
  - Stopping Engine155
  - Returning Ignition Mode to “LOCK”157
  - DPF Warning Light158
- Using Transaxle159
- Downshifting Maximum Allowable Speeds160
- Gearshift Indicator161
  - Example of the Gearshift Indicator162
  - Driving Mode Switch Operation163
  - Driving Modes163
- Four-Mode 4WD System (if Equipped)163
- ENG A-STOP System169
  - Automatically Stopping Engine170
  - Automatically Restarting the Engine171
- Adaptive Cruise Control System (if Equipped)172
  - To Deactivate ENG A-STOP System172
  - Situations Where Radar will Not Activate Properly173
  - Situations Where Radar May Not Activate Properly174
  - Setting Cruising Speed175
  - Situations Where Radar May Activate Properly175
  - Changing Vehicle Distance176
  - Changing Cruising Speed177
  - Changing Speed Temporarily177
  - Cancelling Adaptive Cruise Control178
  - Frontal Collision Warning179
  - Handling the Radar Sensor179
- Cruise Control (if Equipped)182
  - Models with Speed Limiter182
  - Models Without Speed Limiter182
  - Cancelling Cruise Control184
  - Setting Maximum Speed185
- Speed Limiter (if Equipped)185
  - Changing Speed Setting186
  - Exceeding Maximum Speed186
- Radar Brake Support System (if Equipped)187
  - Warning Brake System189
  - Brake Assist System190
  - Automatic Brake System191
  - When Dirt Is Detected on the Sensor Cover200
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) (if Equipped)203
- Parking Sensors (if Equipped)204
  - Sensor Locations (if Equipped)205
  - Approximate Areas Where Obstacles Can be Detected206
  - Working Sensors206
  - How to Use Parking Sensor208
  - Obstacle Indication by Parking Sensor209
  - Set Sensors210
- Rearview Camera (if Equipped)211
  - Rearview Camera Location211
  - Display Range of Rearview Camera212
  - How to Use Rearview Camera212
  - Downhill Incline Behind the Vehicle213
  - Uphill Incline Behind the Vehicle213
- Braking214
  - Power-Assisted Brakes214
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)215
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)216
  - How ABS Works216
  - Stability Control System217
  - Traction Control System217
  - ABS Warning Light / Brake System Warning Light219
  - Hill Descent Control System219
  - Hill Descent Control Switch220
  - Hill Hold Control System222
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)223
- TPMS Malfunction Indicator226
- TPMS Limitations227
- TPMS Setting228
- To Check the Current Tire Inflation Pressure228
- To Set the Initial Value of Tire Pressure229
- Replacing Tires And/Or Wheels231
Driving Tips234
- Catalytic Converter235
- Running-In235
- Improving Fuel Economy236
- Driving on Hills237
- Highway Driving237
- Keep the Air Cleaner Clean237
- Driving on Slippery Roads238
- Tire Chains238
- Stuck Vehicle239
Other Controls and Equipment239
- Other Controls and Equipment242
- Fuel Filler Cap243
- Engine Hood244
  - To Close the Engine Hood245
  - Card Holder246
- Sun Visor246
- Vanity Mirror246
- Interior Light247
  - Center (Without Sunroof)248
  - Footwell Lights248
  - Front (Without Overhead Console)248
  - Glove Box Light248
  - Center (with Sunroof)249
- Accessory Socket250
- Sunroof (if Equipped)251
- USB Socket (if Equipped)251
  - To Close the Sunroof252
  - To Open the Sunroof252
  - To Tilt the Sunroof252
- Assist Grips253
- Coat Hooks253
- Glove Box254
- Overhead Console (if Equipped)254
- Cup Holder and Storage Area255
  - Front Cup Holders/Rear Cup Holder256
  - Front Seat Back Pocket256
  - Instrument Panel Pocket/Column Hole Cover Pocket256
- Clock (if Equipped)257
- Footrest257
- Luggage Compartment Pocket257
- Floor Mats (if Equipped)258
- Luggage Compartment Hooks258
  - Shopping Hook258
  - Cargo Net Hooks (if Equipped)259
  - Luggage Restraint Loops259
- Luggage Compartment Board (if Equipped)260
- Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors (if Equipped)261
- Frame Hooks262
- Heating and Air Conditioning System265
  - Air Outlet266
  - Air Flow Selector267
  - Bi-Level267
  - Description of Controls267
- Heating System267
  - Air Intake Selector268
  - Heat & Defrost268
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System269
  - System Operating Instructions271
  - Dehumidifying272
  - Head Cooled/Feet Warmed Heating272
  - Maintenance272
  - Normal Cooling272
- Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System (Climate Control)274
  - Blower Speed Selector275
  - Temperature Selector275
  - Manual Operation279
- Radio Antenna280
- Installation of Radio Frequency Transmitters281
- Audio System (Type a / Type B) (if Equipped)282
- Safety Information283
- Notes on Discs283
- Mute290
- Basic Operations290
- Adjusting the Volume290
- Turning On/Off Power290
- Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader291
- Adjusting the AVC291
- Preset-EQ291
- Listening to the Radio (Type A)292
- Selecting the Reception Band293
- Preset Memory293
- Auto Store293
- Auto Store Mode On/Off293
- Listening to the Radio (Type B)294
- Radio Reception295
- Selecting the FM Band295
- Selecting the am Band295
- Seek Tuning295
- Using the RDS Functions (Type A)296
- TA (Traffic Announcement) On/Off297
- PTY (Program Type) Search297
- AF (Alternative Frequency) On/Off297
- TA Standby298
- EON (Enhanced Other Network)298
- Emergency Announcement Reception298
- Listening to a CD299
- Selecting a Track300
- Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Track300
- Ejecting a CD300
- Loading a CD300
- Random Playback301
- Repeat Playback301
- Display Change301
- Listening to an MP3/WMA/AAC Disc302
- Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC304
- Compression Formats305
- Listening to Files Stored in a USB Device306
- Selecting a USB Device Mode307
- Selecting a Folder307
- Notes on USB Device308
- USB Device Connection308
- Maximum Number of Files/Folders308
- Listening to an Ipod309
- Selecting an Ipod Mode310
- Notes on Ipod311
- Ipod Connection311
- Bluetooth Hands-Free (if Equipped)312
- Phone Registration313
- Adjusting the Ring Volume313
- Adjusting the Listening Volume313
- Adjusting the Call or Ringtone Volume313
- Selecting the Ringtone314
- Dialing Using Missed/Incoming/Outgoing Calls314
- Deletion of Call History314
- Making a Call by Phonebook315
- Transfer of Call History (Call History)315
- Registration in Phonebook315
- Deletion of Registered Data316
- Registration in Speed Dial316
- One-Touch Call (Speed Dial)316
- Reset to the Factory Defaults317
- Display of Device Data (Device Name)317
- Selection of Phone (Select Phone)318
- List of Phones (List Phones)318
- Passkey Setting (Set Passkey)318
- Deletion of Phone Information319
- BT Function On/Off (BT Power)319
- Bluetooth Audio320
- Registration of Audio Devices321
- List of Audio Devices (List Audio)322
- Selection of Audio Device (Select Audio)322
- Disclaimer for Bluetooth Function323
- Remote Audio Controls323
- Deletion of Audio Device Information323
- Selecting the Mode324
- Selecting the Radio Station324
- Anti-Theft Feature325
- Setting the Anti-Theft Function326
- Canceling the Anti-Theft Feature326
- Confirming the Personal Identification Number (PIN)327
- Troubleshooting328
- Error Display Messages330
Vehicle Loading and Towing332
- Maximum Towing Capacity333
- Trailer Towing333
- Vehicle Loading333
- Tow Bars334
- Safety Chains334
- Trailer Lights334
- Brakes334
- Tires335
- Vehicle/Trailer Loading335
- Additional Trailer Towing Warnings335
- Trailer Hitch Installation Points337
Inspection and Maintenance338
- Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions340
- Maintenance Schedule340
  - How to Understand each Table341
  - EU Countries (Except for Russia)343
- Drive Belt358
- Engine Oil and Filter358
- Engine Coolant364
- Air Cleaner366
  - Coolant Replacement366
  - Spark Plug Replacement and Inspection367
- Spark Plugs367
- Gear Oil368
  - Manual Transaxle Oil/Transfer Oil (4Wd)/Rear Differential Oil (4WD)368
  - Gear Oil Level Check369
- Clutch Pedal370
- Fuel Filter (Diesel Engine)371
- Steering373
- Battery377
- Fuses379
  - Fuses in Engine Compartment379
  - Fuses under Dashboard381
- Headlight Aiming382
- Bulb Replacement383
- Wiper Blades393
- Air Conditioning System397
- Windshield Washer Fluid397
Air Conditioner Filter Replacement398
Emergency Service400
- Jacking Instructions401
- Tire Changing Tool401
  - Raising Vehicle with Garage Jack403
  - Changing Wheels404
- Flat Tire Repair Kit (if Equipped)405
- Jump-Starting Instructions408
- Towing410
- Engine Trouble: Flooded Engine411
- Engine Trouble: Starter Does Not Operate411
- Engine Trouble: Overheating412
Appearance Care414
- Corrosion Prevention415
- Important Information about Corrosion415
- How to Help Prevent Corrosion415
- Vehicle Cleaning416
- Cleaning Interior416
- Vinyl Upholstery416
- Fabric Upholstery416
- Vinyl Floor Mats417
- Carpets417
- Seat Belts417
- Leather Upholstery417
- Washing418
- Waxing419
General Information420
- Vehicle Identification421
- Chassis Serial Number421
- Engine Serial Number421
- Fuel Consumption (for Europe Euro VI)422
Specifications424
Supplement430
- Built Date431
- Temporary-Use Spare Tire431
- Child Restraint Top Tether Anchorage Brackets431
- Rear-Facing Child Restraint432
- Seat Belt Warning433
- Gasoline Containing MTBE434
- Fuel Pump Labeling434
- Theft Deterrent Alarm System435
- How to Arm the Theft Deterrent Alarm System436
- How to Disarm the Theft Deterrent Alarm System436
- How to Stop the Alarm437
- Checking Whether the Alarm Has Been Triggered During Parking437
- Enabling and Disabling the Theft Deterrent Alarm System437
- When Enabled (Factory Setting)437
Index440
- Installation of Radio Frequency (RF) Transmitting Equipment446
- Declaration of Conformity451
- Pantograph Jack458

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Brand	Suzuki
Model	VITARA series
Category	Automobile
Language	English