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Suzuki Grand Vitara (2010 year). Manual - part 8

 

 

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Warning and Indicator messages
Transfer Switch
Master Warning
Warning and Indicator messages
Sound
Cause and Remedy
Operation
Indicator
In any position
Blinks
Off
There may be a problem with the 4WD
system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
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In “N” position
Blinks
Series of
This message informs you that the
Beeps
transfer switch is in “N”, which is used
only for towing your vehicle.
Move the transfer switch to a different
position unless you are planning to tow
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your vehicle.
Switching between
Off
Off
This message informs you the
4WD
“4H” and
mode is switching.
“4H LOCK”
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In “4H” position
Blinks
Off
Tires are slipping.
Turn the transfer switch to “4H LOCK”
position.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Transfer Switch
Master Warning
Warning and Indicator messages
Sound
Cause and Remedy
Operation
Indicator
Switching between
Off
Series of
(For automatic transmission)
“4H LOCK” and
Beeps
The desired transfer gear has not been
“4L LOCK”
engaged.
Switching between
Release your foot from the accelerator
“4H” and “N”
pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
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Shift the automatic transmission gear-
shift lever to the “N” position.
Off
Series of
(For manual transmission)
Beeps
The desired transfer gear has not been
engaged.
Release your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
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Depress the brake pedal and clutch
pedal.
Off
Beep or
The desired transfer gear has not been
Off
engaged.
Turn the transfer switch back to the pre-
viously selected position, and operate
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the transfer switch again.
Off
Off
This message informs you the
4WD
mode is switching.
Do not move your vehicle.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Cruise Control (if equipped)
To Set Cruising Speed
WARNING
1) Turn on the cruise control system by
pushing the “ON/OFF” switch (1). When
To help avoid loss of vehicle control,
the “CRUISE” indicator light comes on,
do not use the cruise control system
you can set cruising speed.
when driving in heavy traffic, on slip-
2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
pery or winding roads, or on steep
speed.
downgrades.
3) Push the “SET/COAST” switch (3) and
turn on the “SET” indicator light. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal and
the set speed will be maintained.
WARNING
(2)
If the cruising speed is set by acci-
dent, you cannot decelerate or could
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loose control of the vehicle. This
(4)
The cruise control system allows you to
(1)
could lead to an accident, resulting in
(3)
maintain a steady speed without keeping
severe injury or death.
your foot on the accelerator pedal. The
Turn off the cruise control system
controls for operating the cruise control
and make sure the “CRUISE” indica-
system are on the steering wheel.
tor light is off when the system is not
You can use the cruise control system with
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in use.
the following conditions:
(1) “ON/OFF” switch
• For manual transmission vehicle, the
(2) “CANCEL” switch
NOTE:
gear position is in 4th or 5th.
If the transfer switch (if equipped) is in the
(3) “SET/COAST” switch
• For
4-Speed automatic transmission
(4) “RES/ACC” switch
“4L LOCK” position, you cannot use the
vehicle, the gearshift lever is in “D” or “3”
cruise control system. Refer to “Using the
position.
Transfer Switch (if equipped)” in this sec-
• For
5-Speed automatic transmission
tion.
vehicle, the gearshift lever is in “D” or “4”
position.
• The vehicle speed is between approxi-
mately 45 km/h (28 mph) or higher.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
“CRUISE” indicator light
To Change Speed Temporarily
To Change Cruising Speed
When the cruising speed is maintained,
Using the accelerator pedal
you can temporarily accelerate or deceler-
To reset at a faster cruising speed, acceler-
ate.
ate to the desired speed using the acceler-
To accelerate, depress the accelerator
ator pedal and push the
“SET/COAST”
pedal. When you take your foot off the
switch (3). The new speed will be main-
pedal, your vehicle will return to the set
tained.
speed.
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Using the brake pedal
To decelerate, depress the brake pedal.
When you push the “ON/OFF” switch, the
To reset at a slower cruising speed, decel-
The set speed will be canceled and “SET”
system is on and a “CRUISE” indicator
erate to the desired speed using the brake
indicator light will go off. To resume the
light on the instrument cluster will be on.
pedal and push the “SET/COAST” switch
previously set speed, push the “RES/ACC”
(3). The new speed will be maintained.
switch (4) and turn on the “SET” indicator
“SET” indicator light
light again when vehicle speed is above 45
NOTE:
km/h (28 mph). The vehicle will accelerate
When the brake pedal is depressed, the
to and maintain the previously set speed.
“SET” indicator light goes off until reset the
cruising speed.
NOTE:
For 4-Speed/5-Speed automatic transmis-
Using the cruise control switch
sion vehicle, when the cruising speed is
To reset at a faster cruising speed, press
maintained, you cannot decelerate by
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repeatedly or hold in the
“RES/ACC”
using the engine brake if you shift the gear-
switch
(4). Vehicle speed will steadily
When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by
shift lever from “D” to “3” position for 4-
increase. When you release the switch, the
the cruise control system, a “SET” indica-
Speed automatic transmission vehicle, and
new speed will be maintained.
tor light on the instrument cluster will be
from “D” to “4” position for 5-Speed auto-
on.
matic transmission vehicle.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, press
To decelerate while the cruise control is on,
repeatedly or hold in the
“SET/COAST”
depress the brake pedal or push the “SET/
switch (3) until the vehicle has slowed to
COAST” switch (3).
the desired speed, then release the switch.
The new speed will be maintained.
NOTE:
You can adjust the set speed by approxi-
mately 1.5 km/h (1.0 mph) by pushing a
cruise control switch quickly.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Cancellation of the Cruise Control
NOTE:
Braking
The “SET” indicator light will go off and the
If you turn off the cruise control system, the
cruise control will be canceled temporarily
previously set speed in the memory is
with following procedures:
cleared. Reset your cruising speed again.
• Push the “CANCEL” switch (2).
• Depress the brake pedal.
• For manual transmission, depress the
clutch pedal.
• For
4-Speed automatic transmission
vehicle, shift the gearshift lever into “2”
or “L” position.
• For
5-Speed automatic transmission
vehicle, shift the gearshift lever into “3”,
“2”, or “L” position.
• The vehicle speed falls more than 20
km/h (12.5 mph) below the set speed.
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• Any time the vehicle speed falls below
The distance needed to bring any vehicle
40 km/h (25 mph).
to a halt increases with the speed of the
• When the vehicle skids and ESP® (if
vehicle. The braking distance needed, for
equipped) is activated.
example, at
60 km/h (37 mph) will be
approximately
4 times greater than the
To resume the previously set speed, push
braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19
the “RES/ACC” switch (4) and turn on the
mph). Start to brake the vehicle when there
“SET” indicator light. Besides, the vehicle
is plenty of distance between your vehicle
speed has to be above 45 km/h (28 mph)
and the stopping point, and slow down
when the vehicle is not in the above condi-
gradually.
tions.
To turn off the cruise control system, push
the “ON/OFF” switch (1) and make sure
the “CRUISE” indicator light is off.
Also, if the malfunction indicator light in the
instrument cluster comes on or blinks, the
cruise control system will be turned off.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
WARNING
WARNING
ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-
tronically controlling braking pressure. It
If water gets into the brake drums,
Even without reserve power in the
will also help you maintain steering control
brake performance may become poor
brake system, you can still stop the
when braking on slippery surfaces or when
and unpredictable. After driving
vehicle by pressing the brake pedal
braking hard.
through water or washing the under-
harder than normally required. How-
side of the vehicle, test the brakes
ever, the stopping distance may be
The ABS works automatically, so you do
while driving at a slow speed to see if
longer.
not need any special braking technique.
they have maintained their normal
Just push the brake pedal down without
effectiveness. If the brakes are less
Brake Assist System
pumping. The ABS will operate whenever it
effective than normal, dry them by
When you slam the brakes on, the brake
senses that the wheels are locking up.
repeatedly applying the brakes while
assist system judges as an emergency
You may feel the brake pedal pulsate while
driving slowly until the brakes have
stop and provides more powerful braking
the ABS is operating.
regained their normal effectiveness.
for a driver who cannot hold down the
brake pedal firmly.
NOTE:
Power-Assisted Brakes
The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If
NOTE:
under about 6 km/h (4 mph).
power assistance is lost due to a stalled
If you quickly and forcefully depress the
engine or other failures, the system is still
brakes, you may hear a clicking sound in
fully operational on reserve power and you
the brake pedal. This is normal and indi-
can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by
cates that the brake assist system is acti-
pressing the brake pedal once and holding
vated properly.
it down. The reserve power is partly used
up when you depress the brake pedal and
reduces each time the pedal is pressed.
Apply smooth and even pressure to the
pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
WARNING
On some types of loose surfaces
or
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(such as gravel, snow-covered
If the warning light comes on briefly
roads, etc.), the stopping distance
then turns off, the system is normal.
(1)
(2)
required for an ABS-equipped vehi-
If the warning light still stays on,
cle may be slightly greater than for
have the system inspected by your
a comparable vehicle with a con-
SUZUKI dealer immediately. If the
ventional brake system. With a
ABS system becomes inoperative,
conventional brake system, skid-
the brake system will function as an
ding tires are able to “plow” the
ordinary brake system that has no
gravel or snow layer, shortening
ABS.
(3)
the stopping distance. ABS mini-
mizes this resistance effect. Allow
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for extra stopping distance when
WARNING
(1) ABS warning light Type 1
driving on loose surfaces.
If the ABS warning light ((1) or (2))
On regular paved roads, some driv-
(2) ABS warning light Type 2
and the Brake system warning light
(3) Brake system warning light
ers may be able to obtain slightly
(3) on the instrument panel simulta-
shorter stopping distances with
neously stay on or come on when
conventional brake systems than
WARNING
driving, both anti-lock function and
with ABS.
If the ABS warning light ((1) or (2)) on
rear brake force control function
In both of the above conditions,
the instrument panel comes on and
(Proportioning valve function) of the
ABS will still offer the advantage of
stays on while driving, there may be a
ABS system may have failed. This
helping you maintain directional
problem with the ABS system.
could cause the rear wheels to skid
control. However, remember that
If this happens:
or the vehicle to spin during braking
ABS will not compensate for bad
1) Pull off the road and stop care-
on a slippery road or hard braking on
road or weather conditions or poor
fully.
a dry paved road. If both warning
driver judgment. Use good judg-
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
lights come on, drive carefully, avoid-
ment and do not drive faster than
and then start the engine again.
ing hard braking as much as possi-
conditions will safely allow.
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ble, and ask your SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the ABS system immediately.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
How the ABS Works
Electronic Stability Program
The ESP® has the following three systems:
A computer continuously monitors wheel
(ESP®)
speed. The computer compares the
Stability Control System
changes in wheel speed when braking. If
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler
The vehicle stability control system helps
the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a
AG.
provide integrated control of systems such
skidding situation, the computer will
as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine
change braking pressure several times
control, etc. This system automatically
each second to prevent the wheels from
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
controls the brakes and engine to help pre-
locking. When you start your vehicle or
helps to control the vehicle during corner-
vent the vehicle from skidding when cor-
when you accelerate after a hard stop, you
ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It
nering on a slippery road surface or when
may hear a momentary motor or clicking
also assists you in maintaining traction
turning the steering wheel abruptly.
sound as the system resets or checks
while accelerating on loose or slippery
itself.
road surfaces. It does this by regulating the
Traction Control System
engine’s output, and by selectively apply-
The traction control system automatically
WARNING
ing the brakes. In addition, ESP® helps to
helps prevent the spinning of wheels when
avoid skidding by controlling braking pres-
the vehicle is started or accelerated on
The ABS may not work properly if
sure.
slippery road surfaces. The system oper-
tires or wheels other than those
ates only if it senses that some of the
specified in the owner’s manual are
WARNING
wheels are spinning or beginning to lose
used. This is because the ABS works
traction. When this happens, the system
by comparing changes in wheel
The ESP® cannot enhance the vehi-
operates the front or rear brakes and
speed. When replacing tires or
cle’s driving stability in all situations
reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
wheels, use only the size and type
and does not control your vehicle’s
specified in this owner’s manual.
entire braking system. The ESP® can-
NOTE:
not prevent accidents, including
You may hear a clicking sound in the
those resulting from excessive speed
engine compartment for a few seconds
in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe
when you start the engine or just after the
and attentive driver can prevent acci-
vehicle begins to move. This means that
dents. The capabilities of an ESP®-
the above systems are in the self-check
equipped vehicle must never be used
mode. This sound does not indicate a mal-
as a substitute for careful driving.
function.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
The ESP® indicator lights are described
ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-
WARNING
below:
tronically controlling braking pressure. It
The ESP® may not work properly if
will also help you maintain steering control
SLIP Indicator Light
tires or wheels other than those
when braking on slippery surfaces or when
specified in the Owner’s Manual are
braking hard. The ABS works automati-
used. When replacing tires or
cally, so you do not have to use any special
wheels, use only the size and type
braking technique. Just push the brake
specified in this Owner’s Manual.
pedal down without pumping. The ABS will
The ESP® may not work properly if
operate whenever it senses that wheels
tires are not inflated to the recom-
are locking up. You may feel the brake
mended tire inflation pressure.
pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating.
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The ESP® may not work properly if
(For more information on ABS, see “Brak-
tires are fitted with tire chains.
The SLIP indicator light in the instrument
ing” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE”
The ESP® may not work properly if
cluster blinks 5 times per second when one
section.)
the tires are excessively worn. Be
of the following systems is activated.
sure to replace tires when the tread
• Stability control system
NOTE:
wear indicators in the grooves
• Traction control system
If the ABS system is activated, you may
appear on the tread surface.
• Hill descent control system (if equipped)
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsating
The ESP® is not a substitute for
in the brake pedal. This is normal and indi-
winter tires or tire chains on a snow
CAUTION
cates that the brake fluid pressure is being
covered road.
controlled properly.
If the SLIP indicator light comes on
and stays on while driving, there may
WARNING
be a malfunction of the ESP® sys-
tems (other than ABS). You should
The ESP® may not work properly if
have the systems inspected by an
engine related parts such as the
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
muffler are not equivalent to stan-
dard equipment or are extremely
NOTE:
deteriorated.
When the SLIP indicator light comes on
Do not modify the vehicle’s sus-
and stays on while driving, indicating a
pension since the ESP® may not
malfunction of the ESP® systems (other
operate correctly.
than ABS), the brake system will function
as an ordinary ABS with no additional
ESP® functions.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
“ESP” Warning Light
“ESP OFF” Indicator Light
When you disconnect and re-connect the
battery, ESP® system functions other than
ABS will be deactivated and the slip indica-
tor light will blink 1 time per second. In this
case, use the following procedure to re-
activate the ESP® systems:
1) Drive your vehicle straight ahead with-
out tire slippage at a speed greater than
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approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) for a
When the ESP® systems (other than ABS)
You should turn the ESP® on during your
few seconds
have a system malfunction, the
“ESP”
ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-
2) The slip indicator light will go out and
warning light in the instrument cluster
efits of all of the ESP® systems.
the ESP® systems (other than ABS) will
comes on.
be re-activated
It may be required to turn the ESP® sys-
It may take more than few seconds before
tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is
the slip indicator light goes out depending
CAUTION
stuck in sand, mud, or snow, or when driv-
on the road surface condition.
If the “ESP” warning light comes on,
ing in extreme off-road conditions where
or stays on while driving, there may
wheel spin is necessary.
be a malfunction of the ESP® sys-
tems (other than ABS). You should
have the systems inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
When the “ESP” warning light comes on,
or stays on while driving, indicating a mal-
function of the ESP® systems (other than
ABS), the brake system will function as an
ordinary ABS that has no additional ESP®
functions.
NOTE:
The information display shows the warning
and indicator message when this light
comes on.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
“ESP OFF” switch
When the “ESP OFF” switch located at the
light will come on. After a short period of
(without hill descent control)
center of the instrument panel is pushed
time, the ESP® systems
(other than
and held to turn off the ESP® systems
ABS) will turn on automatically and the
(other than ABS), the “ESP OFF” indicator
“ESP OFF” indicator light will go out.
light in the instrument cluster comes on.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a hill
When you push and hold the “ESP OFF”
descent control system and a hill hold
switch again, the “ESP OFF” indicator light
control system, these systems will not be
will go out and all of the ESP® systems will
turned off when the “ESP OFF” switch is
be activated.
pushed to turn off the ESP® systems.
NOTE:
When the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately
30 km/h (19 mph), the
ESP® systems (other than ABS) will turn
(1)
on automatically and the
“ESP OFF”
indicator light will go out.
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When the transfer switch (if equipped) is
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(1) “ESP OFF” switch
turned to the “4L LOCK” position, the
NOTE:
ESP® systems (other than ABS) will be
(with hill descent control)
If you push the “ESP OFF” switch when the
canceled to provide improved vehicle
transfer switch is in the “4H” position, the
traction, and the
“ESP OFF” indicator
ESP® systems will not be turned off, and
light will come on.
the message shown in the above illustra-
When the transfer switch (if equipped) is
tion will appear on the information display.
turned to the “4L LOCK” position, brake-
You should turn the transfer switch to the
traction control can be activated. Brake-
“4H LOCK” position to turn off the ESP®
(1)
traction control brakes the spinning
systems. Refer to
“Using the Transfer
wheel to distribute drive power to the
Switch” in this section.
other wheels for increased climbing abil-
ity or for better performance on a rolling
ABS Warning Light / Brake System
hill or a slippery surface.
Warning Light
If the ESP® systems operate continu-
See “Braking” in the “OPERATING YOUR
ously, such as when driving on slippery
VEHICLE” section.
roads, the traction control functions of
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the ESP® systems may be canceled
temporarily to avoid overheating the
(1) “ESP OFF” switch
brake pads, and the “ESP OFF” indicator
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Hill descent control System
Hill descent control switch
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) when going
(if equipped)
down a hill.
The hill descent control system is designed
The brake/tail lights come on and the slip
to reduce the driver’s workload when going
indicator light blinks while the hill descent
down steep, rough and/or slippery hills
control system applies the brakes to main-
where the vehicle cannot decelerate
tain the vehicle speed.
enough by engine braking alone. The hill
If the accelerator or brake pedal is
descent control system helps to control
depressed while the hill descent control
vehicle speed by automatically engaging
system is activated, the system will stop
the vehicle’s brakes, as needed, so you
(1)
working temporarily. As soon as the accel-
can concentrate on steering the vehicle.
erator or brake pedal is released, the hill
descent control system begins to function
WARNING
again if the hill descent control operating
conditions are fulfilled. However, when the
Do not rely excessively on the hill
vehicle speed exceeds 25 km/h (15 mph),
descent control system. The hill
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the hill descent control system will be
descent control system may not con-
deactivated automatically.
(1) Hill descent control switch
trol vehicle speed on a hill under all
load or road conditions. Always be
To deactivate the hill descent control sys-
prepared to control vehicle speed by
To activate the hill descent control system:
tem, push the hill descent control switch
1) Turn the transfer switch to the
“4H
again.
applying the brakes. Failure to pay
LOCK” or “4L LOCK” position.
attention and control vehicle speed
2) Shift the gearshift lever into a forward
using the brakes when necessary
gear or reverse gear.
may result in loss of control or an
3) Push the hill descent control switch (1)
accident.
when the vehicle speed is under 25 km/
h (15 mph). The hill descent control
indicator on the instrument cluster will
come on and the hill descent control
system will be activated.
If the transfer switch is in the “4H LOCK”
position, vehicle speed is maintained at
approximately
10 km/h
(6 mph) when
going down a hill.
If the transfer switch is in the “4L LOCK”
position, the vehicle speed is maintained at
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Hill descent control Indicator Light
NOTE:
CAUTION
If any of the following conditions occur,
there may be a problem with the hill
When the hill descent control sys-
descent control system or the ESP® sys-
tem is used continuously for a long
tem. Have your vehicle inspected by an
time, the temperature of the brake
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
system may increase and the hill
• The hill descent control indicator does
descent control system may be
not come on or blink when you push the
deactivated temporarily to protect
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hill descent control switch.
the device of the brake system. The
• The hill descent control indicator stays
hill descent control indicator blinks
When the ignition switch is turned to the
on when driving without pushing the hill
to let you know the system is deac-
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so
descent control switch.
tivated. Depress the brake pedal
you can check that the light is working.
and stop the vehicle in a safe place.
When you push the hill descent control
When the temperature of the brake
switch and the hill descent control operat-
system goes down, the hill descent
ing conditions are fulfilled, the hill descent
control indicator will come on and
control indicator comes on. If the hill
the system is activated again.
descent control indicator blinks, the hill
The hill descent control system
descent control will not be activated.
may be activated when the gear-
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shift lever is in the
“N” (Neutral)
NOTE:
position, but engine braking will
If the message shown in the above illustra-
If the hill descent control indicator blinks
not work. Always use the hill
tion appears on the information display,
when you push the hill descent control
descent control system with the
there may be a problem with the hill
switch, following conditions may not be ful-
gearshift lever in a forward gear or
descent control system and the hill hold
filled.
reverse gear.
control system. Have your vehicle
• The transfer switch is in the “4H LOCK”
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
or “4L LOCK” position
NOTE:
dealer.
• The gearshift lever is in a forward gear
You may hear a sound coming from the
or reverse gear
engine when the hill descent control sys-
NOTE:
• The vehicle speed is under 25 km/h (15
tem is activated. This sound is normal and
You cannot activate the hill descent control
mph)
does not indicate a malfunction.
system while this message is displayed.
• The brake system is under normal oper-
ating temperature
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Hill hold control System
(if equipped)
WARNING
The hill hold control system is designed to
(Continued)
assist you in starting to move up steep or
• After you release your foot from the
slippery hills. When you start to move up a
brake pedal, start the vehicle to
hill, the system helps to prevent the vehicle
move up immediately. If you release
from rolling downward temporarily
(for
your foot from the brake pedal over
approximately 2 seconds) while you move
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2 seconds, the hill hold control sys-
your foot from the brake pedal to the accel-
tem will be canceled. If so, the vehi-
If the message shown in the above illustra-
erator pedal.
cle may roll downward depends on
tion appears on the information display,
the degree of the slope which can
there may be a problem with the hill
WARNING
result in an accident. And, the
descent control system and the hill hold
Do not rely excessively on the hill
engine may stall and the power
control system. Have your vehicle
hold control system. The hill hold
assist for the steering and brakes
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
control system may not prevent the
will not work so steering and brak-
dealer.
vehicle from rolling downward on a
ing will be much harder than usual
hill under all load or road condi-
which can result in an accident or
NOTE:
tions. Always be prepared to
vehicle damage.
The hill hold control system will not acti-
depress the brake pedal to prevent
vate while this message is displayed.
the vehicle from rolling downward.
The hill hold control system activates for
Failure to pay attention and
approximately
2 seconds if your foot is
depress the brake pedal to hold the
moved from the brake pedal when the fol-
vehicle on a hill when necessary,
lowing condition are all fulfilled.
may result in loss of control or an
1) The transfer switch is in a position other
accident.
than “N”.
The hill hold control system is not
2) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear
designed to stop the vehicle on a
or reverse gear.
hill.
3) The parking brake is released.
(Continued)
NOTE:
You may hear a sound coming from the
engine when the hill hold control system is
activated. This sound is normal and does
not indicate a malfunction.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
WARNING
System (TPMS) (if equipped)
(Continued)
The tire pressure monitoring system is
Accordingly, when the low tire pres-
designed to alert you when one or more of
sure telltale illuminates, you should
the tires on your vehicle is significantly
stop and check your tires as soon as
under-inflated. A Tire Pressure Monitoring
possible, and inflate them to the
System
(TPMS) sensor containing a
proper pressure.
unique identification code is mounted on
52D305
Driving on a significantly under-
each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit
inflated tire causes the tire to over-
tire pressure signals to a central receiver
WARNING
heat and can lead to tire failure.
which relays the information to a tire pres-
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
sure monitoring system controller. When
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
ciency and tire tread life, and may
the inflation pressure of one or more tires
vided), should be checked monthly
affect the vehicle’s handling and
indicates significant under-inflation, the low
when cold and inflated to the inflation
stopping ability.
tire pressure warning light shown below
pressure recommended by the vehi-
Please note that the TPMS is not a
comes on.
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-
substitute for proper tire mainte-
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-
NOTE:
your vehicle has tires of a different
bility
to maintain correct tire
The TPMS controller is not programmed to
size than the size indicated on the
pressure, even if under-inflation has
recognize the ID code of the TPMS sensor
vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
not reached the level to trigger illumi-
in your spare tire. The tire pressure moni-
sure label, you should determine the
nation of the TPMS low tire pressure
toring system will only work with the spare
proper tire inflation pressure for
telltale.
tire if you bring your vehicle to an autho-
those tires.)
rized SUZUKI dealer to register the ID
As an added safety feature, your
code of the spare tire sensor. Refer to
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels” in this
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
section.
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.
(Continued)
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system
The load rating of your tires is
If the low tire pressure warning light
is not a substitute for regular tire
reduced at lower inflation pressures.
comes on and stays on, reduce your
pressure inspections. Check tire
If your tires become even moderately
speed and avoid abrupt steering and
inflation pressures monthly when
under-inflated, the vehicle load may
braking. Stop in a safe place as soon
cold and set to the recommended
exceed the load rating of the tires,
as possible and check your tires.
inflation pressure as specified on the
which can lead to tire failure. The low
• If you have a flat tire, replace it with
vehicle’s tire information placard and
tire pressure warning light will not
the spare tire. Refer to
“Jacking
in the owner’s manual. Refer to
alert you of this condition. The warn-
Instructions” in the “EMERGENCY
“Tires” in the
“INSPECTION AND
ing light will only come on when one
SERVICE” section. Refer to
MAINTENANCE” section.
or more of your tires become signifi-
“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels”
cantly under-inflated. Check and
for instructions on how to restore
adjust your tire inflation pressure at
normal operation of the tire pres-
WARNING
least once a month. Refer to “Tires”
sure monitoring system after you
If the low tire pressure warning light
in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
have had a flat tire.
NANCE” section.
• If one or more of your tires is
does not come on when the ignition
is turned to the
“ON” position, or
under-inflated adjust the inflation
pressure in all of your tires to the
comes on and blinks while driving
there may be a problem with the tire
recommended inflation pressure as
soon as possible.
pressure monitoring system. Have
your vehicle inspected by an autho-
Be aware that driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire can cause
rized SUZUKI dealer. Even if the light
turns off after blinking, indicating
the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure, and may affect steering
that the monitoring system has
recovered, make sure to have an
control and brake effectiveness. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
authorized SUZUKI dealer check the
system.
severe injury or death.
The low tire pressure warning light can
come on due to normal causes such as
natural air leaks and pressure changes
caused by changes in temperature or
atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air
pressure in the tires to the pressure shown
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
on the tire information placard should
when the tires are cold. Tires that
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
appear to be at the specified pressure
WARNING
turn off.
when checked after driving, when the
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
tires are warm, could have pressure
If the light turns on again shortly after
combined with the low tire pressure
below the specification when the tires
adjusting the pressure in your tires, you
telltale. When the system detects a
cool down. Also, tires that are inflated to
may have a flat tire. If you have a flat tire,
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
the specified pressure in a warm garage
replace it with the spare tire. Refer to
approximately one minute and then
may have pressure below the specifica-
“Jacking Instructions” in the
“EMER-
remain continuously illuminated.
tion when the vehicle is driven outside in
GENCY SERVICE” section. Refer to
This sequence will continue upon
very cold temperature. If you adjust the
“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels” for
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
tire pressure in a garage that is warmer
instructions on how to restore normal oper-
as the malfunction exists.
than the outside temperature, you
ation of the tire pressure monitoring sys-
should add 1 psi to the recommended
tem after you have had a flat tire.
When you turn off the engine, however, the
cold tire inflation pressure for every 10°F
malfunction indicator resets. It takes about
difference between garage temperature
NOTE:
ten minutes after restarting the engine for
and outside temperature.
• When the tire inflation pressure is
the malfunction to be detected again and
adjusted in high altitude areas, the low
for the light to start flashing.
For tire inflation pressure information, refer
tire pressure light may not turn off even
to “Tire Inflation Pressure” in the “INSPEC-
after tire inflation pressure adjustment.
WARNING
TION AND MAINTENANCE” section.
In this case, adjust the inflation pressure
to a slightly higher pressure than is
When the malfunction indicator is
TPMS Malfunction Indicator
illuminated, the system may not be
shown on the tire information placard.
• The low tire pressure warning light may
able to detect or signal low tire pres-
WARNING
sure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
turn off temporarily after coming on. This
could be due to surface temperature
Your vehicle has also been equipped
may occur for a variety of reasons,
increases after long distance driving or
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
including the installation of replace-
traveling to a high temperature area.
indicate when the system is not oper-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on
Even if the tire pressure warning light
ating properly.
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
turns off after coming on, make sure to
from functioning properly. Always
check the inflation pressure of all tires.
check the TPMS malfunction telltale
• To reduce the chance that the low tire
after replacing one or more tires or
pressure warning light will come on due
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that
to normal changes in temperature and
the replacement or alternate tires and
atmospheric pressure, it is important to
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
check and adjust the tire pressures
function properly.
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