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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-
tronically controlling braking pressure. It
will also help you maintain steering control
when braking on slippery surfaces or when
braking hard. The ABS works automati-
cally, so you do not have to use any spe-
cial braking technique. Just push the brake
pedal down without pumping. The ABS will
operate whenever it senses that wheels
are locking up. You may feel the brake
pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating.
(For more information on ABS, see “Brak-
ing” in this section.)
NOTE:
The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is
under about 9 km/h (6 mph).
NOTE:
• If the ESP
®
system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat-
ing in the brake pedal. This is normal
and indicates that the brake fluid pres-
sure is being controlled properly.
• You may hear an operation sound when
you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the
above systems are in the self-check
mode. This sound does not indicate a
malfunction.
The ESP
®
indicator lights are described
below:
ESP
®
warning light
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This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the following systems is activated.
• Stability control system
• Traction control system
If this light blinks, drive carefully.
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position, or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
WARNING
• The ESP
®
may not work properly if
tyres or wheels other than those
specified in the owner’s manual are
used. When replacing tyres or
wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this owner’s manual.
• The ESP
®
may not work properly if
tyres are not inflated to the recom-
mended tyre inflation pressure.
• The ESP
®
may not work properly if
tyres are fitted with snow chains.
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WARNING
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• The ESP
®
may not work properly if
the tyres are excessively worn.
Replace tyres when the tread wear
indicators in the grooves appear on
the tread surface.
• The ESP
®
is not a substitute for
winter tyres or snow chains on a
snow-covered road.
WARNING
• The ESP
®
may not work properly if
engine related parts such as the
muffler are not equivalent to stan-
dard equipment or are extremely
deteriorated.
• Do not modify the vehicle’s sus-
pension since the ESP
®
may not
work properly.
NOTICE
If the ESP
®
warning light comes on
and stays on while driving, there may
be a malfunction of the ESP
®
sys-
tems (other than ABS). You should
have the systems inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
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