2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA traction control

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A WARNING
• Reduce your speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down
a long or steep hill. A lower gear
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.
• When driving on slippery roads, be
sure to slow down before down­shifting. Excessive and or sudden
changes in engine speed may
cause
loss of traction, which could cause you to lose control.
• Make sure that the vehicle is com­
pletely stationary before you shift into reverse.
CAUTION
• To help avoid clutch damage, do not use the clutch pedal as a foot­rest while driving or use the clutch to keep the vehicle stationary on a
hill. Depress the clutch fully when
shifting.
• When shifting or starting off, do not race the engine. Racing the engine
can shorten engine life and affect
smooth shifting.
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5-Speed Automatic Transmission
EXAMPLE
(1) Power mode selector switch
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5-speed automatic transmission mode 4: 4-speed automatic transmission mode
The 4-speed mode is suitable for the fol­
lowing driving conditions: • Driving on hilly, winding roads
-You can drive more smoothly with less frequent gearshifting
• Going down a steep hill -Some engine braking is provided
NOTE:
With the transfer switch in the "4L LOCK" position, the 5-speed automatic transmis­sion will remain in the 4-speed mode.
Power mode selector switch
A/T
POWER
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When you need more power for climbing
hills or smooth starting on slippery road,
push the "AfT POWER" switch. To activate
the power mode selector, push the "AfT POWER" switch, and the "POWER" indica­tor light in the instrument cluster comes on. To deactivate, push the switch again, and
the "POWER" indicator light goes off.
Power driving mode When the "AfT POWER" switch is on with
shift in "0" (Drive), "4" (Low 3) or "3" (Low 2) position, if you depress the accelerator
pedal, the shifting points are delayed so
the engine can rev higher in each gear.
Therefore, you can drive more powerfully than normal driving.

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4L LOCK (4-wheel drive low range center differential lock)
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In this position, engine power is supplied to
the front and rear axles and you get better
traction and more low-speed torque than
when driving in "4H". Use this position
when you need better traction than "4H" provides and more low-speed torque than "4H LOCK" provides, such as when climb­ing or descending steep, slippery hills etc.
NOTE: When the transfer switch (if equipped) is
turned to the "4L LOCK" position, the ESfiW systems (other than ABS) (if
equipped) will be canceled to provide
improved vehicle traction, and the "ESP
OFF" indicator light will come on. When the transfer switch (if equipped) is turned to the "4L LOCK" position, brake­traction control can be activated. Brake­traction control brakes the spinning wheel to distribute drive power to the other
wheels for increased climbing ability or for
better performance on
a rolling hill or a slippery surface.
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG.

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Electronic Stability Program
(ESP~ (if equipped)
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP~ helps to control the vehicle during corner­
ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It also assists you in maintaining traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. It does this by regulating the
engine's output, and by selectively apply­ing the brakes. In addition, ESP® helps to
avoid skidding by controlling braking pres­
sure.
A WARNING
The ESP® cannot enhance the vehi­
cle's driving stability in all situations and does not control your vehicle's entire braking system. The ESP® can­not prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed
in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe
and attentive driver can prevent acci­dents. The capabilities of an ESP®­equipped vehicle must never be used
as a substitute for careful driving.
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The ESP® has the following three systems:
Stability Control System The vehicle stability control system helps provide integrated control of systems such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine control, etc. This system automatically
controls the brakes and engine to help pre­
vent the vehicle from skidding when cor­
nering on a slippery road surface or when
turning the steering wheel abruptly.
Traction Control System The traction control system automatically
helps prevent the spinning of wheels when
the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces. The system oper­
ates only if it senses that some of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system
operates the front or rear brakes and
reduces engine power to
limit wheel spin.
NOTE: You may hear a clicking sound in the
engine compartment for a few seconds when you start the engine or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This means that
the above systems are in the self-check mode. This sound does not indicate a mal­
function.
Anti-Lock Braking 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 automati­cally, so you do not have to use any special 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 the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.)
NOTE: If the ABS system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsating in the brake pedal. This is normal and indi­
cates that the brake fluid pressure is being
controffed properly

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• The ESP® may not work properly if tires or wheels other than those specified in the Owner's Manual are
used. When replacing tires or wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this Owner's Manual. • The ESP® may not work properly if
tires are not inflated to the recom­mended tire inflation pressure. • The ESP® may not work properly if tires are fitted with tire chains. • The ESP® may not work properly if the tires are excessively worn. Be sure to replace tires when the tread
wear indicators in the grooves
appear
on the tread surface. • The ESP® is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road.
A WARNING
• The ESP® may not work properly if engine related parts such as 'the
muffler are not equivalent to stan­dard equipment or are extremely
deteriorated.
• Do not modify the vehicle's sus­pension since the ESP® may not
operate correctly.
The ESP® indicator lights are described below:
SLIP Indicator Light
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The SLIP indicator light in the instrument cluster blinks 5 times per second when one
of the following systems is activated. • Stability control system ' • Traction control system • Hill descent control system (if equipped)
CAUTION
If the SLIP indicator light comes on and stays on while driving, there may
be a malfunction of the ESP® sys­tems (other than ABS). You should
have the systems inspected by an
authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: When the SLIP indicator light comes on and stays on while driving, indicating a malfunction of the ES~ systems (other
than ABS), the brake system will function
as an ordinary ABS with no additional ES~ functions.
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NOTE: When you disconnect and re-connect the
battery, ES~ system functions other than ABS will be deactivated and the slip indica­tor light will blink 1 time per second. In this
case, use the following procedure to re­activate the ES~ systems: 1) Drive your vehicle straight ahead with­out tire slippage at a speed greater than
approximately 15 kmlh (9 mph) for a few seconds
2) The slip indicator light will go out and
the ESf/8J systems (other than ABS) will
be re-activated
It may take more than few seconds before
the slip indicator light goes out depending
on the road. surface condition.
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canceled to provide improved vehicle
traction, and the
~'ESP OFF" indicator
light will come on. When the transfer switch (if equipped) is
turned to the "4L LOCK" position, brake­
traction control can be activated. Brake­
traction control brakes the spinning
wheel to distribute drive power to the other wheels for increased climbing abil­
ity or for better performance on a rolling
hill or a slipe,ery surface .. • If the ESpE> systems operate continu­ously, such as when driving on slippery roads, the traction control functions of the ES~ systems may be canceled
temporarily to avoid overheating the brake pads, and the "ESP OFF" indicator
light will come on. After a short period of time, the ES~ systems (other than ABS) will turn on automatically and the "ESP OFF" indicator light will go out. • If your vehicle is equipped with a hill
descent control system and a hill hold
control system, these systems will not be
turned off
when the "ESP OFF" switch is pushed to turn off the ES~ systems.
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NOTE: If, you push the "ESP OFF" switch when the transfer switch is in the "4H" position, the ES~ systems will not be turned off, and the message shown in the above illus­
tration will appear on the information dis­play. You should turn the transfer switch to the "4H LOCK" position to turn off the ES~ systems. Refer to "Using the Transfer Switch" in this section.
ABS Warning Light I Brake System
Warning Light
See 'Braking" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
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Hill descent control System
(if equipped)
The hill descent control system is designed
to reduce the driver's workload when going
down steep, rough and/or slippery hills where the vehicle cannot decelerate enough by engine braking alone. The hill descent control system helps to control
vehicle speed by automatically engaging
the vehicle's brakes, as needed, so you can concentrate on steering the vehicle.
A WARNING
Do not rely excessively on the hill
descent control system. The hill
descent control system may not con­trol vehicle speed on a hill under all load or road conditions. Always be prepared to control vehicle speed by applying the brakes. Failure to pay
attention and control vehicle speed
using the brakes when necessary
may
result in loss' of control or an accident.
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