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BEFORE DRIVING
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If one of these happens, have the system inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake system will function as an ordinary brake system that does not have this ABS sys-tem.
Malfunction Indicator Light
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Your vehicle has a computer-controlledemission control system. A malfunctionindicator light is provided on the instrument panel to indicate when it is necessary to have the emission control system serviced.The malfunction indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to “ON” position to let you know the light is workingand goes out when the engine is started.
If the malfunction indicator light comes on when the engine is running, there is a damage with the emission control system.Bring the vehicle to your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the damage fixed.
Also, if the light comes on, there may be something wrong with the Auto Gear Shift system. Have the system inspected by an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Transaxle Warning Light
(if equipped)
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This light comes on for several seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position so you can check the light isworking. If this light comes on when the engine is running, there is a problem with the AutoGear Shift system. Ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the system inspected.
NOTE: If the Auto Gear Shift system temperaturebecomes too high, this light will blink. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the sys- tem cool down.
Electric Power Steering Light
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This light comes on when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes out when the engine is started.
If this light comes on while driving, the power steering system may not work prop- erly. Have the system inspected by yourMARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: Following operations of the steering wheel while parking or driving at a very low- speed may have steering effort biggergradually. This is not a malfunction of the steering system, but the power steering control system limits the power assist inorder to prevent them from overheating. • The steering wheel is operated veryoften.• The steering wheel is kept in a fullyturned position for a long while. When the power steering control system cool down, the power steering system back to the original condition. However, repeating these operations couldcause the power steering system dam-aged.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle whenthe malfunction indicator light is oncan cause permanent damage to the vehicle’s emission control system, and can affect fuel economy anddriveability.
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