2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 162

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Starting a Cold Engine With your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the ignition key to "START". Release the key when the engine starts. Starting a Warm Engine Use the same procedure as for "Starting a Cold Engine". Vehicle With Keyless Start System CAUTION • Stop turning the starter immediately after the engine has started or the starter system can be damaged. • Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine doesn't start on the first try, wait about 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds, then press down the accelerator pedal to 1/3 of its travel and try cranking the engine again. Release the key and accelerator pedal when the engine starts. If the engine still does not start, try holding the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while cranking. This should clear the engine if it is flooded. If you are unable to start the engine using this procedure, consult your SUZUKI dealer. EXAMPLE 66J022 63J265 If the keyless start system blue indicator light illuminates on the instrument cluster, you can turn the ignition switch. If the red indicator light illuminates, you can not turn the ignition switch. NOTE: • The ignition switch can be turned to the "ACC" position when the keyless start system blue indicator light illuminates. The blue indicator light will illuminate for several seconds and then turn off to protect the system. In this case, you must release the ignition switch once and push the switch again. • If the keyless start system red indicator light illuminates, the remote controller may not be in the vehicle or the battery of the remote controller may be unreliable. The ignition switch can be operated when the remote controller is in the vehicle except the rear luggage area. To turn the ignition switch, push the switch first. NOTE: You must push in the ignition switch to turn it from the "LOCK" position to the "ACC" position. To return to the "LOCK" position from the "ACC" position, turn the ignition switch counterclockwise while pushing in the switch. 6-3