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Lane departure warning
When you are operating at a speed of approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) or ov~r and the dual sensor judges that your vehicle is to deviate from the running lane, the following warnings will work. , The lane departure warning indicator light will blink . A message will appear on the information display The steering wheel will vibrate
Indicator light
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Information display
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A WARNING
• The lane departure warning may not be suitable for every situation. Also the system is not designed to avoid the lane deviations automati~ cally. Do not rely excessively on the system and always drive in a safe manner. Depending on road surface conditions, you may n~t feel the vibration of the steering wheel even when the lane departure warning works. For safety reasons, do not check the operation of the system by yourself.
Situations where the system does not activate Under the following situations, the system does not activate. , When dual sensor brake support indicator light and lane departu_re warni~g i~dicator light are 1nitially lighting immediately after the ignition switch is turned to "ON" When the following switches are pushed and the system is turned off: -Lane departure warning OFF switch -ESP® OFF switch When operated the hazard warning switch When the dual sensor is temporarily stopped or malfunctioning
When the system judges that the intentional lane change, such as during or after fiashing the turn signal lights
Situations where the system may not activate properly Under the following situations, the system may not activate. , When you suddenly close to the partition
lines When driving on sharp curves When you do not return to inside of th_e lane after the lane departure warning 1s activated When the electric power steering light
comes on
If the dual sensor cannot detect partition lines except for above situations, t~~ _system may also not activate. Refer to Situations where the dual sensor may not activate properly" in this section for details.
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Other than the described above, the dual sensor cannot be detected the vehicle in front of you or light source, and there is a case where high beam assist may not activate properly. Refer to "Situations where the dual sensor may not activate properly" in this section for details.
Under the following situations, switch high beam or low beam manually, When switching back and forth between the high beams (main beams) and low beams frequently When there is a problem using the high beams (main beams) When it is considered disturbing to other drivers or pedestrians
There is a case where high beams (main beams) is switched to low beams by the fog lights of the vehicle in front of you.
Street lights, traffic signals, and illumination of billboards or signs may cause the high beams (main beams) to switch to the low beams, or low beam to remain on.
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Dual sensor brake support OFF switch
You can turn off the dual sensor brake support system. In the following situations, push and hold the dual sensor brake support OFF switch as unexpected dangers may be possible if ii is activated. -When the vehicle is placed upon atester such as when undergoing a vehicle inspection -When the vehicle is put up on a lift, and the tyres are idling -When the vehicle is being towed -When the vehicle is being carried on a car carrier -When the vehicle is being operated on a race track -When there is vinyl curtains or pendulous branches in front of the vehicle -When driving in the field covered with grown grass -When using an automatic car washer -When the vehicle is placed upon a car elevator or placed in a mechanical parking lot -With a spare tyre or snow chains equipped -When you have a temporarily repaired flat tyre -When you have an accident or breakdown -When the automatic brake system is activated frequently
-When tyres are not inflated to the recommended tyre pressure -With worn tyres equipped -With non-specified sized tyres or wheels equipped -With a modified suspension equipped -When attaching an item which inter-feres with the visibility of the dual sensor -When the vehicle is being weighed down by heavy items -When the vehicle is used to tow a trailer
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When your vehicle is weighed down by heavy items in the luggage compartment or rear seat When wheel alignment is deviated When the tyres are not infiated to the recommended tyre pressure or the tyres are worn With snow chains or non-specified sized tyres equipped When you have a temporarily repaired fiat tyre With a modified suspension equipped When passing through the entrance or exit of the tunnel and the brightness is changed extremely When driving without lighting the headlights at night or in tunnels When driving on the following roads -On sharp curves or extremely rough surfaces -On a steep slope -On seam of the road When vehicle is swaying When the optical axis of the headlight is deviated
With modified headlights and/or front fog lights equipped When the headlights are covered in dirt, snow, ice or mud
When the following types of a vehicle are in front of you, or when the following situations occur, the dual sensor may not detect a vehicle in front of you or may need more time to detect a vehicle. ·
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Vehicles in front of you have small, low, or uneven backs as shown below: -A track without side or back gates, and when mounting no luggage on the cargo bed -A vehicle with luggage protruding out from the back -A specially shaped vehicle such as a car carrier trailer or a motorcycle with side car -A low-slung vehicle When ground clearance of vehicle in front of you is extremely high. When a vehicle is oncoming or retreating vehicle
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When a vehicle facing sideways When a vehicle in front of you without turning on the tail lights at night or in tunnels When a vehicle in front of you refiects sunlight strongly When there is a wall in front of the parked vehicle When there is another obstacle beside a vehicle
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When only a part of the vehicle in front of you is within the dual sensor detection field When the difference of speed between the vehicle in front of you and your vehicle is increased When the distance to the vehicle in front of you is short When the vehicle in front of you is difficult to refiect the laser beam When driving on a curve For a while after escaping from a curve When the vehicle in front of you turns, accelerates or decelerates suddenly When a vehicle in front of you jumps out
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS will help you avoid skidding by electronically 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 need any special braking technique. Just push the brake pedal down without pumping. The ABS will operate whenever it senses that the wheels are locking up. You may feel the brake pedal move a little while the ABS is operating.
NOTE: The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is under about 9 km/h (6 mph). ff the ABS system is activated, you may hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsating in the brake pedal. This is normal and indicates that the brake fluid pressure 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.
A WARNING
On some types of loose surfaces (such as gravel, snow-covered roads, etc.), the stopping distance required for a vehicle with ABS may be slightly greater than the one required for a comparable vehicle with a conventional brake system. With a conventional brake system, skidding tyres are able to plow the gravel or snow layer, shortening the stopping distance. ABS minimizes this resistance effect. Allow for extra stopping distance when driving on loose surfaces. On regular paved roads, some drivers may be able to obtain slightly shorter stopping distances with conventional brake systems than with ABS. In both of the above conditions, ABS will still offer the advantage of helping you maintain directional control. However, remember that ABS will not compensate for bad road or weather conditions or poor driver judgment. Use good judgment and do not drive too fast.
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(1) ABS warning light (2) Brake system warning light
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A WARNING
If the ABS warning light (1) on the instrument cluster comes on and stays on while driving, there may be a problem with the ABS system. Ask a SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS system immediately. If the ABS system becomes inoperative, the brake system will function as an ordinary brake system that has no ABS. If the ABS warning light (1) and the brake system warning light (2) on the instrument cluster simultaneously stay on or come on while driving, both anti-lock function and rear brake force control function (proportioning valve function) of the ABS system may have failed. If so, the rear wheels may easily skid or the vehicle can even spin in the worst case when braking on a slippery road or when hard braking even on a dry paved road. Ask a SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS system immediately. Drive carefully, avoiding hard braking as much as possible.
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How ABS works
A computer continuously monitors wheel speed. The computer compares the changes in wheel speed when braking. If the wheels slow suddenly. indicating a skidding situation, the computer will change braking pressure several times each second to prevent the wheels from locking. When you start your vehicle or when you accelerate after a hard stop. you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise as the system resets or checks itself.
A WARNING
The ABS may not work properly if tyres or wheels other than those specified in the owner's manual are used. This is because the ABS works by comparing changes in wheel speed. When replacing tyres or wheels, use only the size and type specified in this owner's manual.
Electronic stability program
(ESP®)
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) helps to control the vehicle during cornering 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_ . selective!¥ applying the brakes. In add1t1on, ESP helps to avoid skidding by controlling braking pressure.
A WARNING
The ESP® cannot enhance the vehicle'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 safe and attentive drive can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP®
equipped vehicle must never be used as a substitute for careful driving.
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 prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering 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 operates 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 l1m1t wheel spin.
NOTE: 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.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS will help you avoid skidding by electronically 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 brak_e 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 "Braking" in this section.)
NOTE: The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is under about 9 km/h (6 mph).
A 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 ~re pressure. The ESP" may not work properly if tyres are fitted with snow chains. (Continued)
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A WARNING
(Continued) • 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 snowMcovered 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 work properly.
NOTE: • If the Espi!) system is activated, you may hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsating in the brake pedal. This is. normal and indicates that the brake flwd pressure 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.
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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 • Hill descent control system If this light blinks, drive carefully.
When the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position, this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
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 a SUZUKI dealer.
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NOTE: When the ESFi® warning light comes on and stays on while driving, indicating a malfunction of the ESFI® systems (other than ABS), the brake system will function as an ordinary ABS with no additional ESFI® functions.
ESP® OFF indicator light
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You should turn the ESP® on during your ordinary driving, so that you have the benefits of all of the ESP® systems.
It may be required to turn the ESP® systems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or snow, where wheel spin is necessary.
NOTE: When the vehicle speed is greater than approximately 30 km/h (19 mph), the ESFi® systems (other than ABS) will turn on automatically and the ESFI® OFF indicator light will go out. When the transfer gear is in "4L" (4-whee/ drive low range) position, the ESFI® systems (other than ABS) will be cance/ed to provide improved vehicle traction, and the ESFI® OFF indicator light will come on. When the transfer gear is in "4L" ( 4-whee/ drive low range) 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.
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ABS warning light/ brake system
warning light
See "Braking" in this section.
Hill descent control system
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 the vehicle speed on a hill under all load or road conditions. Always be prepa!ed 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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Hill descent control switch
(1) Hill descent control switch
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To activate the hill descent control system: 1) Shift the transfer lever into 4-wheel drive hiQh range position ("4H") or 4-wh!"el drive low '.ange position ("4L"). 2) Shift the gearsh1ft lever into a forward gear or reverse gear. 3) Push the hill descent control switch (1) 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.
4-wheel drive high range position When the vehicle speed exceeds about 1 o km/h (6 mph) without depressing the accelerator pedal, the hill descent control system applies the brakes automatically to maintain the vehicle speed at about 1 O km/ h (6 mph).
4-wheel drive low range position When the vehicle speed exceeds about 5 km/h (3 mph) without depressing the accelerator pedal, the hill descent control system applies the brakes automatically to maintain the vehicle speed at about 5 km/h (3 mph).
• When braking, the brake/tail lights come on and the ESP® warning light blinks. When the vehicle speed exceeds about 40 km/h (25 mph), the hill descent control system stops functioning and the hill descent control indicator goes off. When the vehicle slows down below about 25 km/h (16 mph), the hill descent control system will be activated again and the hill descent control indicator will come on.