Suzuki Jimny 2022 Manual page 320

ADVICE FOR YOUR DRIVING
What Should You Do in Case of
Malfunction or Emergency?
• Warning light turns on
Stop immediately in a safe place and
take corrective action.
For details, refer to "Warning Lights and
Indicators" in the "QUICK GUIDE" sec-
tion or "Warning and indicator mes-
sages" in the "INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER".
• You feel strong shock from under the
floor
Immediately stop in a safe place and
check whether there is brake fluid leak-
age or fuel leakage, and also check
whether there is any abnormality in the
exhaust pipe, etc. If any abnormality is
found, consult with an authorized
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop.
• Sudden tyre puncture
Grasp the steering wheel firmly, carefully
apply the brake, slowly reduce speed,
and stop in a safe place.
6-5
• You feel that the brake pedal is heavy
to use
Via engine vacuum pressure, the vehi-
cle utilizes a brake booster to reduce
the force necessary for depressing the
brake pedal. If this engine vacuum
pressure decreases, you may feel as if
the brakes require more force than
usual to depress, but this is not abnor-
mal. Depress the brake pedal as
strongly as you need to.
• Metallic screeching sound is heard
from the brakes
Promptly consult with an authorized
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop.
The disk brake pads (SUZUKI genuine
parts) are designed to emit a creaking/
screeching sound as a function to warn
the wear, as they have almost reached
usage limit and replacement timing.
WARNING
The brakes could be losing their
ability to function normally, which
could result in an accident.
If you hear a metallic creaking/
screeching sound, do not continue
driving.
Use Engine Brake on a Long Down-
hill Slope
Use engine braking(*) in tandem with regu-
lar braking when driving on a long downhill
slope. Release the accelerator pedal and
shift down according to vehicle speed.
Manual transmission vehicles
80T060010
For manual transmission vehicle, shift
down to a lower gear one by one.
80TS - 01E