Hill Descent Control System; Abs Warning Light / Brake System Warning Light - Suzuki GRAND VITARA 08 Operating Manual

ES~ systems (other than ABS) 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, 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 continu-
ously, 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 dis-
play.
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.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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 con-
trol 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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