Electronic Stability Program (Esp ® ) - Suzuki SWIFT 2022 Series Owner's Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
How ABS works
A computer continuously monitors wheel
speed. The computer
changes in wheel speed when braking. If
the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a
skidding situation, the
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.
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.
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Electronic stability program
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(ESP
compares the
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ESP is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.
computer will
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
helps to control the vehicle during corner-
ing 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 selectively
applying the brakes. In addition, ESP
helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak-
ing pressure.
The ESP
cle's driving stability in all situations
and does not control your vehicle's
entire braking system. The ESP
not prevent
those resulting from excessive speed
in turns, or hydroplaning. Only safe
and attentive drive can prevent acci-
dents. The capabilities of an ESP
equipped vehicle must never be used
as a substitute for careful driving.
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WARNING
®
cannot enhance the vehi-
®
accidents, including
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The ESP has the following three sys-
tems:
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 pre-
vent the vehicle from skidding when cor-
nering 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 oper-
ates 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
can-
reduces engine power to limit 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 malfunc-
tion.