Warning And Indicator Lights: 8 - Suzuki SWIFT Owner's Manual

Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

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Warning and Indicator Lights
Brake System Warning Light
For working check of this light, there are
following three different type operations
depending on the vehicle's specification.
1) The light comes on briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON"
and/or "START" position.
2) The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition
switch in the "ON" position.
3) The light comes on when under either
or both of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
specified level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking
brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is adequate.
The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake
force control function (Proportioning valve
function) of the ABS system fails.
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If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle's brake system. If this happens,
you should:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
WARNING
Remember that stopping distance
may be longer, you may have to push
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harder on the pedal, and the pedal
may go down farther than normal.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting
and stopping at the side of the road.
– If you determine that it is safe, drive
carefully at low speed to the nearest
dealer for repairs, or
– Have the vehicle towed to the nearest
dealer for repairs.
WARNING
If any of the following conditions
occur, you should immediately ask
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
• If the brake system warning light
does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
brake has been fully released.
• If the brake system warning light
does not come on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the "ON" or
"START" position.
• If the brake system warning light
comes on at any time during vehi-
cle operation.
NOTE:
Because the disc brake system is self-
adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the
brake pads become worn. Replenishing
the brake fluid reservoir is considered nor-
mal periodic maintenance.
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