Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs); Esc Warning Light Info - Suzuki Jimny Owner's Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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 automati-
cally, 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 this 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
controlled properly.
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WARNING
• The ESC 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 ESC may not work properly if
tires are not inflated to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure.
• The ESC may not work properly if
tires are fitted with tire chains.
• The ESC 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 ESC is not a substitute for win-
ter tires or tire chains on a snow
covered road.
• The ESC 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 ESC may not
operate correctly.
The ESC indicator lights are described
below:
ESC Warning Light
This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the ESC systems other than ABS is
activated. If this light blinks, drive carefully.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position, the light comes on briefly so
you can check that the light is working.
NOTICE
If the ESC warning light comes on
and stays on while driving, there may
be a malfunction of the ESC systems
(other than ABS). You should have
the systems inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
When the ESC warning light comes on and
stays on while driving, indicating a mal-
function of the ESC systems (other than
ABS), the brake system will function as an
ordinary ABS with no additional ESC func-
tions.
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