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making it appear that the oil level has not

changed.

Ignition switch

(vehicle without keyless push

start system)

EXAMPLE

You should also be aware that the diluting

ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle

is subsequently driven at high speeds,

such as on an expressway, making it

appear that oil is excessively consumed

after high-speed driving.

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The ignition switch has the following four

positions:

LOCK

This is the normal parking position. It is the

only position in which the key can be

removed.

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WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

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Manual transaxle

ACC

Accessories such as the radio can oper-

ate, but the engine is off.

Turn to “LOCK”

This is the normal operating position. All

electrical systems are on.

Push

START

This is the position for starting the engine

using the starter motor. The key should be

released from this position as soon as the

engine starts.

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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.

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You must push in the key to turn it to

“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and

prevents normal use of the steering wheel

after the key is removed.

WARNING

• Never return the ignition switch to

“LOCK” position and remove the

ignition key while the vehicle is

moving. The steering wheel will

lock and you will not be able to

steer the vehicle.

To release the steering lock, insert the key

and turn it clockwise to one of the other

positions. If you have trouble turning the

key to unlock the steering, try turning the

steering wheel slightly to the right or left

while turning the key.

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WARNING

IGNITION SWITCH POSITION. Refer to

“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-

ING” section for details.

Engine switch

(vehicle with keyless push

start system)

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• Always return the ignition switch to

“LOCK” position and remove the

ignition key when leaving the vehi-

cle even only for a short time. Also

do not leave children alone in a

parked vehicle. Unattended chil-

dren could cause accidental move-

ment of the vehicle or could tamper

with power windows or power sun-

roof. They also could suffer from

heat stroke in warm or hot weather.

These could result in severe injury

or even death.

• With the engine off

You can use such electric equipment as

the power windows and wipers with the

engine off. When this ignition mode is

selected by pressing the engine switch,

the information display in the instrument

cluster shows the following message:

“ON” IGNITION SWITCH POSITION.

EXAMPLE

• With the engine on

All electric equipment is operational. The

vehicle can be driven when you have

selected this ignition mode by pressing

the engine switch.

NOTICE

START

• Do not use the starter motor for

more than 12 seconds at a time. If

the engine does not start, wait 15

seconds before trying again. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, check the fuel and igni-

tion systems or consult your

SUZUKI dealer.

• Do not leave the ignition switch in

“ON” position if the engine is not

running as the battery will dis-

charge.

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Provided you have the keyless push start

system remote controller with you, the

engine automatically starts when you

press the engine switch to select this igni-

tion mode after shifting to “N” (Neutral) and

depressing the brake and clutch pedals.

LOCK (OFF)

This mode is for parking the vehicle. When

this mode is selected by pressing the

engine switch and then any door (including

the tailgate) is opened or closed, the steer-

ing will be locked automatically.

NOTE:

ACC

You do not need to keep the engine switch

pressed to start the engine.

Press the engine switch to select this igni-

tion mode to use such electric equipment

as the audio system, outside rearview mir-

rors and accessory socket with the engine

off. When this position is selected, the

information display in the instrument clus-

ter shows the following message: “ACC”

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE -> Ignition switch for Your Suzuki Vitara SUV 2020

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