Suzuki VITARA Series User manual

34.0 mm
ENGLISH
This owner’s manual applies to the VITARA series.
53SB00001
NOTE: The illustrated model is one of the VITARA series.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Magyar Suzuki Corporation Ltd.
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BATTERY LABEL SYMBOL MEANINGS
No smoking, no naked flames, no sparks Battery acid
Shield eyes Note operating instructions
Keep away from children Explosive gas
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Part No. 99011U74SB6-02E
Printed in Hungary
November, 2021

FOREWORD
This manual should be considered a per-
manent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when resold or oth-
erwise transferred to a new owner or oper-
ator. Please read this manual carefully
before operating your new SUZUKI vehicle
and review the manual from time to time. It
contains important information on safety,
operation and maintenance.
All information in this manual is based
on the latest product information avail-
able at the time of publication. Due to
improvements or other changes, there
may be discrepancies between informa-
tion in this manual and your vehicle.
MAGYAR SUZUKI CORPORATION LTD.
reserves the right to make production
changes at any time, without notice and
without incurring any obligation to
make the same or similar changes to
vehicles previously built or sold.
This vehicle may not comply with stan-
dards or regulations of other countries.
Before attempting to register this vehi-
cle in any other country, check all appli-
cable regulations and make any
necessary modifications.
IMPORTANT
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTICE/
NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its
instructions carefully. To emphasize spe-
cial information, the symbol and the
words WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE
and NOTE have special meanings. Pay
particular attention to messages high-
lighted by these signal words:
NOTE:
Indicates special information to make
maintenance easier or instructions clearer.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in vehicle damage.

75F135
The circle with a slash in this manual
means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this
happen”.
MODIFICATION WARNING
WARNING
Do not modify this vehicle. Modifica-
tion could adversely affect safety,
handling, performance, or durability
and may violate governmental regu-
lations. 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 or any other electrical sys-
tems, resulting in vehicle perfor-
mance problems. Consult a SUZUKI
dealer or qualified service technician
for advice.
NOTICE
The diagnostic connector of your
vehicle is prepared only for the spe-
cific diagnostic tool for inspection
and service purpose. Connecting any
other tool or device may interfere
with electronic parts operations and
cause running out of batteries.

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products have great value
that will give you driving pleasure for years.
This owner’s manual was prepared to give you a safe, enjoyable, and trouble-free experience with your SUZUKI vehicle. In this manual,
you will learn about the vehicle’s operation, its safety features and maintenance requirements. Please read the manual carefully before
operating your vehicle. Afterwards, keep this manual in the glove box for future reference.
Should you resell the vehicle, please leave this manual with it for the next owner.
In addition to the owner’s manual, the other booklets provided with your SUZUKI vehicle explain the vehicle’s warranties. We recom-
mend you read them as well to familiarize yourself with this important information.
When planning the regular scheduled maintenance of your SUZUKI vehicle, we recommend you visit your local SUZUKI dealer. Their
factory-trained technicians will provide the best possible service and use only genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories.
NOTE:
“SUZUKI dealer” means Authorized Suzuki Service Workshop (in Europe).

Vehicle Data Recordings
There are certain components of your vehicle (the “Vehicle”) incorporating data storage modules or memories, which temporarily or per-
manently store the technical data below listed. These data are exclusively technical and serve for (i) identifying and correcting faults
occurred in the Vehicle and/or (ii) optimizing functions of the Vehicle.
Recorded data (the “Recorded Data”)
• Malfunctions, faults, and errors in important system components. (e.g. lights, brakes)
• Reactions of the Vehicle in certain situations (e.g. inflation of SRS airbags, activation of stability control system).
• Operating conditions of system components (e.g. filling levels).
• Status messages of the Vehicle and its individual components (e.g. vehicle speed, acceleration, deceleration, lateral acceleration).
• Ambient conditions (e.g. outside temperature).
Recorded data vary depending on vehicle model or grade.
(For EU countries)
Parties who can read out the technical data using specific diagnostic devices (the “Parties”);
• Authorized distributors, dealers and repairers/service workshops of SUZUKI vehicles, and independent repairers/service workshops
• Manufacturer of SUZUKI vehicles (e.g. SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION (“SUZUKI”), Magyar Suzuki Corporation Ltd.,
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Thai Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd.)
• Suppliers of SUZUKI vehicle parts, components and accessories (the “Suppliers”)
Data usage (the “Data Usage”)
SUZUKI and the Parties may use the Recorded Data in the modules or memories for the purpose of;
• Diagnostic, service, repair and warranty processes
• Research and further vehicle developments
• Implementation of or investigation for field actions including recall and service campaign
• Quality improvements, etc.
After an error has been corrected, data related to such error are basically deleted from error storage module or memory, while certain
data are overwritten or kept further.

Conditions under which SUZUKI and the Parties can disclose or provide any of the Recorded Data to a third party
SUZUKI and the Parties may disclose or provide any of the Recorded Data to a third party under any of the following conditions:
• A consent from the Vehicle owner/user(s), or from lessee of the Vehicle (in case of lease) is obtained.
• It is officially requested by police, prosecutor, court, or other authorities.
• It is provided to a research institute for statistical study after processing in such a manner that owner/user(s) of the Vehicle cannot be
identified.
• It is used by SUZUKI or the Parties or their directors, officers or employees for the purposes described in the Data Usage.
• It is used by SUZUKI or the Parties in a lawsuit.
• Any other cases allowed by applicable laws and regulations.
If required, you may receive further information from each of the Parties other than the Suppliers.
NOTE:
• The data cannot be used to detect the Vehicle’s movements.
• The data stored in data storage modules or memories differ according to the Vehicle’s grade or model.
• No conversation nor noise/sound will be recorded in any event.
• The data may not be recorded in some situations.
If these technical data are combined with other information (e.g. accident or witness report, damage on the Vehicle, etc.), there may be
cases that such data may identify a specific person.
e-Call
Functions added based on agreement with the customer may transmit certain vehicle data (e.g. vehicle location in emergency cases)
from the Vehicle to police or emergency service official for the purpose of rescue or response to traffic accident.

RECOMMENDATION OF GENUINE SUZUKI PARTS AND ACCESSORIES USE
SUZUKI strongly recommends the use of genuine SUZUKI parts* and accessories. Genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories are built to
the highest standards of quality and performance, and are designed to fit your vehicle’s exact specifications.
A wide variety of non-genuine replacement parts and accessories for SUZUKI vehicles are currently available in the market. Using these
parts and accessories can affect the vehicle performance and shorten its useful life. Therefore, installation of non-genuine SUZUKI parts
and accessories is not covered under warranty.
Non-genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories
Some parts and accessories may be approved by certain authorities in your country.
Some parts and accessories are sold as SUZUKI-authorized replacement parts and accessories. Some genuine SUZUKI parts and
accessories are sold as re-use parts and accessories. These parts and accessories are non-genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories and
use of these parts is not covered under warranty.
Re-use of genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories
The resale or re-use of the following items which could cause hazards for users is expressly forbidden:
• Airbag components and all other pyrotechnic items, including their components (e.g. cushion, control devices and sensors)
• Seat belt system, including their components (e.g. webbing, buckles and retractors)
The airbag and seat belt pretensioner components contain explosive chemicals. These components should be removed and disposed of
properly by SUZUKI-authorized service shop or scrap yard to avoid unintended explosion before scrapping.
*The parts remanufactured under SUZUKI’s approval can be used as genuine SUZUKI parts in Europe.

SERVICE STATION GUIDE
1. Fuel (see section 1)
2. Engine hood (see section 5)
3. Tire changing tools (see section 8)
4. Engine oil dipstick
(see section 7)
5. Engine coolant (see section 7)
6. Windshield washer fluid
(see section 7)
7. Lead-acid battery (see section 7)
8. Tire pressure (see tire information
label on driver’s door lock pillar)
9. Spare tire (see section 7) / Flat tire
repair kit (see section 8)
53SB20102
LHD: Left Hand Drive
RHD: Right Hand Drive
(LHD)
(RHD)
(LHD)
2
7
6
(LHD) 1
(RHD)
8
8
5
1
(RHD)
2
12
9
3
4
5
(For K14D engine)
(Except for K14D engine)

MEMO

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1
BEFORE DRIVING 2
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 3
DRIVING TIPS 4
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 5
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING 6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 7
EMERGENCY SERVICE 8
APPEARANCE CARE 9
GENERAL INFORMATION 10
SPECIFICATIONS 11
SUPPLEMENT 12
INDEX 13