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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEFORE DRIVING
section for information on maintaining
NOTE:
proper tire pressure.
WARNING
Because the disc brake system is self-
adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the
Remember that stopping distance
Brake System Warning Light
brake pads become worn.
may be longer, you may have to push
Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is
harder on the pedal, and the pedal
considered normal periodic maintenance.
may go down farther than normal.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping on the shoulder of the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive
cautiously at low speed to the nearest
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dealer for repairs,
This light comes on briefly when the igni-
or
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.
4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest
The light also comes on under the follow-
dealer for repairs.
ing conditions: 1) when the parking brake
is engaged, and 2) when the fluid in the
WARNING
brake fluid reservoir falls below the speci-
If any of the following conditions
fied level. The light should go out after fully
occur, you should immediately ask
releasing the parking brake, if the fluid
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
level in the brake fluid reservoir is ade-
brake system.
quate.
• If the brake system warning light
If the brake system warning light comes on
does not go out after the parking
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
brake has been fully released.
mean that there is something wrong with
• If the brake system warning light
the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,
does not come on when the igni-
you should:
tion switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
• If the brake system warning light
comes on at any time during vehi-
cle operation.
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