Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 352

WARNING
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• The ESP may not work properly if
the tires are excessively worn.
Replace tires when the tread wear
indicators in the grooves appear on
the tread surface.
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• The ESP is not a substitute for
winter tires or tire chains on a
snow-covered road.
WARNING
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• The ESP 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 ESP
work properly.
NOTE:
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• If the ESP system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat-
ing in the brake pedal. This is normal
and indicates that the brake fluid pres-
sure is being controlled properly.
• You may hear an operation sound when
you start the engine, the strong hybrid
system or after the vehicle begins to
move. This means that the above sys-
tems are in the self-check mode. This
sound does not indicate a malfunction.
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The ESP
below:
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ESP warning light
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 equipped)
If this light blinks, drive carefully.
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When the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
may not
position, or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to "ON", this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
If the ESP
and stays on while driving, there may
be a malfunction of the ESP
tems (other than ABS). You should
have the systems inspected by a
SUZUKI dealer.
indicator lights are described
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NOTICE
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warning light comes on
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
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When the ESP warning light comes on
and stays on while driving, indicating a
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malfunction of the ESP systems (other
than ABS), the brake system will function
as an ordinary ABS with no additional
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ESP functions.
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ESP OFF indicator light
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You should turn the ESP on during your
ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-
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efits of all of the ESP systems.
It may be required to turn the ESP
tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud, or snow, where wheel
spin is necessary.
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