2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 68

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS WARNING It takes about 5 seconds for the light sensor to react to a change in lighting conditions. To help avoid an accident due to reduced visibility, turn on your headlights before driving into a tunnel, parking structure or the like. NOTE: This system does not react to all types of ambient light. As the sensor is infrared type, it will not work correctly with ambient lights that do not contain infrared rays. Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System The headlights light, but are dimmer than the low beam, when the following three conditions are all met. Also, the D.R.L. indicator light on the instrument panel comes on. Conditions for D.R.L. system operation: 1) The engine is running. 2) The parking brake is released. 3) The lighting switch is in either the "OFF" or the "Second" position: or The lighting switch is in the "AUTO" position and it is light around the light sensor. NOTE: Be sure to turn the lighting switch to the third position at night or at any time of the day when driving or weather conditions require the headlights to operate at full brightness and the taillights to be on. Lights "On" reminder A buzzer sounds to remind you to turn off the lights if they are left on when the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. Turn Signal Operation With the ignition switch in the "ON" position, move the lever up or down to activate the right or left turn signals. 66J027 Normal turn signal Move the lever all the way up to signal a right turn or all the way down to signal a left turn. When the turn is completed, the signal will cancel and the lever will return to its normal position. Lane change signal In some turns, such as changing lanes, the steering wheel is not turned far enough to cancel the turn signal. For convenience, you can flash the turn signal by moving the lever part way and holding it there. The lever will return to its normal position when you release it. 3-7