Suzuki 2009 Grand Vitara, Owner'S Manual

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BEFORE DRIVING
79K20-03E
(when using the power door locking
switch)
To lock or unlock all the doors simulta-
neously, depress the front or rear of the
switch respectively.
NOTE:
• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-
less entry system, you can also lock or
unlock all doors by operating the remote
controller/transmitter. Refer to “Keyless
Start System Remote Controller/Key-
less Entry System Transmitter” in this
section.
• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-
less start system, you can also lock or
unlock all doors by pushing the request
switch on the door handle. Refer to “Key-
less Start System Remote Controller/
Keyless Entry System Transmitter” in
this section.
Child Lock System (rear doors)
79K009
Each of the rear doors is equipped with a
child lock which can be used to help pre-
vent unwanted opening of the door from
inside the vehicle. When the lock lever is in
the “LOCK” position (1), the rear door can
only be opened from outside. When the
lock lever is in the “UNLOCK” position (2),
the rear door can be opened from inside or
outside.
Tailgate
You can lock or unlock the tailgate by using
the key in the driver’s door lock.
NOTE:
When, in parked condition on a road, the
tailgate is open and hides the lights, it is
necessary to indicate the presence of the
vehicle, for example by means of a warn-
ing triangle or other devices according to
national requirements for use on the road.
If you can not unlock the tailgate due to a
discharged battery or malfunction, follow
the procedures below to unlock the tailgate
from inside the vehicle.
1) Remove the luggage compartment
cover.
2) Fold the rear seat forward for easier
access. Refer to the “Folding Rear
Seats” section for details on how to fold
the rear seat forward.
WARNING
Be sure to place the child lock sys-
tem in the “LOCK” position whenever
children are seated in the rear.
(1)
(2)
UNLOCK
LOCK
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8