Get Operating Your Vehicle -> Using the Transfer Switch (if equipped) Guide for Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV Second Generation (2005-2015)

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If You Cannot Shift Automatic

Transmission Gearshift Lever Out

of “P” (PARK)

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission

have an electrically operated park-lock fea-

ture. If the vehicle’s battery is discharged,

or there is some other electrical failure, the

automatic transmission cannot be shifted

out of Park in the normal way. Jump start-

ing may correct the condition. If not, follow

the procedure described below. This pro-

cedure will permit shifting the transmission

out of Park.

1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly

applied.

2) If the engine is running, stop the

engine.

3) Make sure the key is in the “ON” or

“ACC” position.

4) Remove the cover (1) on the hole.

5) With inserting the key or the flat end rod

into the slot in the hole, shift the gear-

shift lever to the desired position.

This procedure is for emergency use only.

If repeated use of this procedure is neces-

sary, or the procedure does not work as

described, take the vehicle to your dealer

for repair.

Using the Transfer Switch

(if equipped)

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Your vehicle is equipped with a four-mode

full-time 4x4 system. You can use the

transfer switch to select any of the four

modes: N, 4H, 4H LOCK, 4L LOCK.

(1)

Using the Transfer Switch: 10

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(2) (5)(3)

(4) (7) (9)(6)

(1)

(11)

(10)

(8)

(1) Front differential

(2) Engine

(3) Transmission

(4) High/Low clutch

(5) Transfer case

(6) Center differential

(7) Differential lock clutch

(8) Chain

(9) Rear propeller shaft

(10) Rear differential

(11) Front propeller shaft

Using the Transfer Switch: 10

Braking: 6

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Description of Transfer Switch Positions

N (Neutral)

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In this position, engine power is not sup-

plied to the front or rear axles. Only use

this position for towing your vehicle.

When you turn the transfer switch to the

“N” position, “N” indicator will come on with

the buzzer sound.

WARNING

Never leave the transfer switch in “N”

(Neutral) when parked.

When the transfer switch is in “N”

(Neutral), the vehicle may roll even if

the transmission is in gear or in Park.

Braking: 6

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4H (4-wheel drive high range)

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In this position, engine power is supplied to

the front and rear axles. Use this position

for normal driving.

Braking: 6

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4H LOCK (4-wheel drive high range center differential lock)

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In this position, engine power is supplied to

the front and rear axles and you get better

traction than when driving in “4H”. Use this

position when you need better traction

than “4H” provides, such as when driving

on slippery roads etc.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):

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4L LOCK (4-wheel drive low range center differential lock)

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In this position, engine power is supplied to

the front and rear axles and you get better

traction and more low-speed torque than

when driving in “4H”. Use this position

when you need better traction than “4H”

provides and more low-speed torque than

“4H LOCK” provides, such as when climb-

ing or descending steep, slippery hills etc.

NOTE:

When the transfer switch (if equipped) is

turned to the “4L LOCK” position, the

ESP

systems (other than ABS) will be

canceled to provide improved vehicle trac-

tion, and the “ESP OFF” indicator light will

come on.

When the transfer switch (if equipped) is

turned to the “4L LOCK” position, brake-

traction control can be activated. Brake-

traction control brakes the spinning wheel

to distribute drive power to the other

wheels for increased climbing ability or for

better performance on a rolling hill or a

slippery surface.

ESP

is a registered trademark of Daimler

AG.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):

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Transfer Switch Operation

Operate the transfer switch according to

the appropriate procedure described

below:

From N to 4H

Stop the vehicle completely, place the

transmission in “N” (Neutral) and depress

the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully

(if equipped), then push in and turn the

switch to shift into “4H”.

From 4H to 4H LOCK

You can operate the transfer switch either

when the vehicle is stopped or while the

vehicle is moving.

Position the front wheels straight ahead

and turn the switch to shift into “4H LOCK”.

If the vehicle is moving, we recommend

that the speed be less than 100 km/h (60

mph) during this operation.

NOTE:

If it is difficult to shift between “4H” and “4H

LOCK” while the vehicle is moving, try

accelerating and decelerating your vehicle

several times after turning the transfer

switch. Be sure to wait until traffic condi-

tions allow you to accelerate and deceler-

ate safety before using this procedure.

From 4H LOCK to 4L LOCK

Stop the vehicle completely, place the

transmission in “N” (Neutral) and depress

the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully

(if equipped), then push in and turn the

switch to shift into “4L LOCK”.

From 4L LOCK to 4H LOCK

Stop the vehicle completely, place the

transmission in “N” (Neutral) and depress

the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully

(if equipped), then push in and turn the

switch to shift into “4H LOCK”.

From 4H LOCK to 4H

You can operate the transfer switch either

when the vehicle is stopped or while the

vehicle is moving.

Position the front wheels straight ahead

and turn the switch to shift into “4H”. If the

vehicle is moving, we recommend that the

speed be less than 100 km/h (60 mph) dur-

ing this operation.

NOTE:

If it is difficult to shift between “4H” and “4H

LOCK” while the vehicle is moving, try

accelerating and decelerating your vehicle

several times after turning the transfer

switch. Be sure to wait until traffic condi-

tions allow you to accelerate and deceler-

ate safety before using this procedure.

From 4H to N

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Stop the vehicle completely, place the

transmission in “N” (Neutral) and depress

the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully

(if equipped), then push in and turn the

switch to the mark (1) at the left of the “N”

position, and hold the switch in this posi-

tion for 5 seconds until the “N” indicator

blinks, then turn the switch to the “N” posi-

tion.

When you turn the transfer switch to the

“N” position, “N” indicator will come on with

the buzzer sound.

CAUTION

Do not operate the transfer switch

while tires are racing.

CAUTION

Do not operate the transfer switch

while tires are racing.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):

Break-In: 6

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NOTE:

The information display shows the warning

and indicator message when the transfer

system is operated, or has a problem.

CAUTION

• Be sure to stop the vehicle com-

pletely before operating the trans-

fer switch to shift between “N” and

“4H”, or between “4H LOCK” and

“4L LOCK”.

• Do not shift between “4H” and “4H

LOCK” unless the front wheels are

in the straight-ahead position and

we recommend that the vehicle

speed be less than 100 km/h (60

mph).

Do not operate the transfer switch

while tires are racing.

• Do not operate your vehicle in “4H

LOCK” or “4L LOCK” on dry, hard

surfaces.

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CAUTION

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• Do not operate the vehicle while a

4WD mode indicator is blinking

except when shifting between “4H”

and “4L LOCK”.

If you operate the vehicle while a

4WD mode indicator is blinking, a

buzzer will sound and the transfer

will shift to “N” (Neutral) to prevent

transfer case damage.

In this case, use the following pro-

cedure.

1) Release your foot from the accel-

erator pedal and depress the

brake pedal to stop the vehicle

completely.

2) Depress the clutch pedal fully (if

equipped) or shift the automatic

transmission gearshift lever to the

“N” position.

3) If the transfer does not shift from

“N” although you perform 1) and

2), turn the transfer switch to the

position previously selected and

operate the switch again.

Catalytic Converter: NO

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The basic operation for transfer switch

N: Neutral

4H: 4-wheel drive high range mode

4H LOCK: 4-wheel drive high range center differential lock mode

4L LOCK: 4-wheel drive low range center differential lock mode

Current Position Current Indicator Target Position Target Indicator

N4H–

4H –

4H LOCK

4H –

4L LOCK

4L LOCK 4H LOCK

Catalytic Converter: NO

Improving Fuel Economy: NO

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Warning and Indicator messages

Transfer Switch

Operation

Warning and Indicator messages

Master Warning

Indicator

Sound Cause and Remedy

In any position

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Blinks Off There may be a problem with the 4WD

system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

In “N” position

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Blinks Series of

Beeps

This message informs you that the

transfer switch is in “N”, which is used

only for towing your vehicle.

Move the transfer switch to a different

position unless you are planning to tow

your vehicle.

Switching between

“4H” and

“4H LOCK”

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Off Off This message informs you the 4WD

mode is switching.

In “4H” position

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Blinks Off Tires are slipping.

Turn the transfer switch to “4H LOCK”

position.

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Transfer Switch

Operation

Warning and Indicator messages

Master Warning

Indicator

Sound Cause and Remedy

Switching between

“4H LOCK” and

“4L LOCK”

Switching between

“4H” and “N”

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Off Series of

Beeps

(For automatic transmission)

The desired transfer gear has not been

engaged.

Release your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

Depress the brake pedal.

Shift the automatic transmission gear-

shift lever to the “N” position.

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Off Series of

Beeps

(For manual transmission)

The desired transfer gear has not been

engaged.

Release your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

Depress the brake pedal and clutch

pedal.

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Off Beep or

Off

The desired transfer gear has not been

engaged.

Turn the transfer switch back to the pre-

viously selected position, and operate

the transfer switch again.

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Off Off This message informs you the 4WD

mode is switching.

Do not move your vehicle.

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