light SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2008 3.G Operating Manual

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4L LOCK (4-wheel drive low range center differential lock)
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In this position, engine power is supplied to
the front and rear axles and you get better
traction and more low-speed torque than
when driving in "4H". Use this position
when you need better traction than "4H" provides and more low-speed torque than "4H LOCK" provides, such as when climb­ing or descending steep, slippery hills etc.
NOTE: When the transfer switch (if equipped) is
turned to the "4L LOCK" position, the ESfiW systems (other than ABS) (if
equipped) will be canceled to provide
improved vehicle traction, and the "ESP
OFF" indicator light will come on. When the transfer switch (if equipped) is turned to the "4L LOCK" position, brake­traction control can be activated. Brake­traction control brakes the spinning wheel to distribute drive power to the other
wheels for increased climbing ability or for
better performance on
a rolling hill or a slippery surface.
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG.

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Cruise Control (if equipped)
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The cruise control system allows you to maintain a steady speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal. The controls for operating the cruise control system are on the steering wheel. You can
use the cruise control system at speeds of
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher.
A WARNING
To help avoid loss of vehicle control, do not use the cruise control system
when driving in heavy traffic, on slip­pery or winding roads, or on steep
downgrades.
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NOTE: If the transfer switch (if equipped) is in the "4L LOCK" position, you can not use the
cruise control system. Refer to "Using the
Transfer Switch (if equipped)" in this sec­
tion.
CRUISE
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When you push the "ON/OFF" switch, the
system is on and a "CRUISE" indicator light on the instrument cluster will be on.
SET
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When the vehicle's speed is controlled by the cruise control system, a "SET' indica­
tor light on the instrument cluster will be on.
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(4) (1)
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To Set Cruising Speed Turn on the cruise control system by push­
ing the "ON/OFF" switch (1). Accelerate to the desired speed and push the "SET/
COAST' switch (3). Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the set speed will be maintained.
With the cruise
control on, you can increase speed for passing by using the accelerator pedal. When you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will return to the
set speed.
To Change Cruising Speed To reset the cruise control to a slower speed, hold in the "SET/COAST' switch (3) until the vehicle has slowed to the desired
speed, then release the switch. The new
speed will be maintained.

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speed, use either of the following proce­
dures:
• Hold in the "RES/ACC" switch (4). Vehi­cle speed will steadily increase. When you release the switch, the new speed will be maintained. • Accelerate· to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal and push the "SET/COAST" switch (3). The new
speed will be maintained.
To Cancel To cancel cruise control operation, use one of the following procedures:
• Slightly depress the brake pedal or clutch pedal, or push the "CANCEL:' switch (2). Cruise control operation will be canceled until you reset a cruising
speed by pushing the "SET/COAST" switch (3) or "RES/ACC" switch (4). • Push the "ON/OFF" switch (1). Cruise control operation will be canceled until you turn on the system by pushing the "ON/OFF" switch (1) again and reset a
cruising speed by pushing the "SET/
COAST" switch (3).
Cruise control operation will also be can­celed any time the vehicle speed falls
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
To "Resume" a Previously Set
Speed
After canceling cruise control operation
without turning off the "ON/OFF" switch (1), you can "resume" a previously set
speed, by holding the "RES/ACC" switch (4) for about one second. When you release the switch, the vehicle will acceler­ate to and maintain the previously set
speed.
NOTE: If the "ON/OFF" switch (1) is turned off, the set speed in the memory is cleared and
you can not use the Resume feature. In this case, reset your CRUISE speed.
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Braking
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The distance needed to bring any vehicle to a halt increases with the speed of the vehicle. The braking distance needed, for example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be approximately 4 times greater than the braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19 mph). Start to brake the vehicle when there is plenty of distance between your vehicle
and the stopping point, and slow down
gradually.
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A WARNING
If
water gets into the brake drums,
brake performance may become poor
and unpredictable.
After driving through water or wash­
ing the underside of the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving at a slow speed to see if they have maintained
their normal effectiveness. If the
brakes are less effective than normal, dry them by repeatedly applying the
brakes while driving slowly until the
brakes have regained their normal effectiveness.
Power Assisted Brakes Your vehicle has power assisted brakes. If power assistance is lost due to a stalled engine or other failures, the system is still
fully operational on reserve power and you can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal once and holding it down. The reserve power is partly used
up when you depress the brake pedal and reduces each time the pedal is pressed. Apply smooth and even pressure to the pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
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A WARNING
Even without reserve power in the
brake system, you can still stop the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal harder than normally required. How­ever, the stopping distance may be longer.
Brake Assist System When you slam the brakes on, the brake
assist system judges as an emergency
stop and provides more powerful braking
for a driver who cannot hold down the
brake pedal firmly.
NOTE: If you quickly and forcefully depress the
brakes, you may hear a clicking sound in
the brake pedal. This is normal and indi­
cates that the brake assist system is acti­
vated properly.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ASS 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
ASS works automatically, so you do
not need any special braking technique.
Just push the brake pedal down without
pumping. The ASS will operate whenever it
senses that the wheels are locking up. You may feel the brake pedal pulsate while the ASS is operating.
NOTE: The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is under about 5 - 6 kmlh (3 - 4 mph).
A WARNING
•
On some types of loose surfaces
(such as gravel, snow-covered
roads, etc.) the stopping distance
required for
an ABS-equipped vehi­cle may be slightly greater than for
a comparable vehicle with a con­ventional brake system. With a conventional brake system, skid­
ding tires are able to "plow" the gravel or snow layer, shortening
the stopping distance, ABS mini­
mizes this resistance effect. Allow for extra stopping distance when driving on loose surfaces. • On regular paved roads, some driv­
ers may be able to obtain slightly shorter stopping distances with
conventional brake systems than
with
ABS. • In both of the above conditions, ABS wi II still offer the advantage of helping you maintain directional control. However, remember that ABS will not compensate for bad road or weather conditions or poor
driver judgment. Use good judg­
ment and do not drive faster than
conditions will
safely allow.

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(1) (2)
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BRAKE (3)
(1) ABS warning light Type 1 (2) ABS warning light Type 2 (3) Brake system warning light
A WARNING
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If the ABS warning light «1) or (2» on
the instrument panel comes on and
stays on while driving, there may be a
problem with the ABS system. If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop care­
fully.
2) Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" and then start the engine again.
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A WARNING
(Continued) If the warning light comes on briefly then turns off, the system is normal.
If the. warning light still stays on,
have the system inspected by your
SUZUKI dealer immediately.
If the ABS system becomes inopera­tive, the brake system will function as
an ordinary brake system that has no
ABS.
A WARNING
If the ABS warning light «1) or (2» and the Brake system warning light (3) on the instrument panel simulta­
neously stays on or comes on when
driving, both anti-lock function and
rear brake force control function (pro­portioning valve function) of the ABS system may have failed. If so, the rear wheels may easily skid or the vehicle can even spin in the worst case when
braking on a slippery road or when
hard braking even on a dry paved
road. Ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS system immediately. Drive carefully, avoiding hard braking
as much as possible.
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How the ABS Works A computer continuously monitors wheel speed. The' computer compares the
changes in wheel speed when braking. If the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a
skidding Situation, the computer will 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 sound as the system resets or checks itself.
A WARNING
The ABS may not work properly if
tires 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 tires or wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this owner's manual.
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• The ESP® 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 ESP® may not work properly if
tires are not inflated to the recom­mended tire inflation pressure. • The ESP® may not work properly if tires are fitted with tire chains. • The ESP® 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 ESP® is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road.
A WARNING
• The ESP® may not work properly if engine related parts such as 'the
muffler are not equivalent to stan­dard equipment or are extremely
deteriorated.
• Do not modify the vehicle's sus­pension since the ESP® may not
operate correctly.
The ESP® indicator lights are described below:
SLIP Indicator Light
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The SLIP indicator light in the instrument cluster 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)
CAUTION
If the SLIP indicator light comes on and stays on while driving, there may
be a malfunction of the ESP® sys­tems (other than ABS). You should
have the systems inspected by an
authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: When the SLIP indicator light comes on and stays on while driving, indicating a malfunction of the ES~ systems (other
than ABS), the brake system will function
as an ordinary ABS with no additional ES~ functions.
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NOTE: When you disconnect and re-connect the
battery, ES~ system functions other than ABS will be deactivated and the slip indica­tor light will blink 1 time per second. In this
case, use the following procedure to re­activate the ES~ systems: 1) Drive your vehicle straight ahead with­out tire slippage at a speed greater than
approximately 15 kmlh (9 mph) for a few seconds
2) The slip indicator light will go out and
the ESf/8J systems (other than ABS) will
be re-activated
It may take more than few seconds before
the slip indicator light goes out depending
on the road. surface condition.
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"ESP" Warning Light
ESP
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When the ESP® systems (other than ABS) have a system malfunction, the "ESP" warning light in the instrument cluster comes on.
CAUTION
If the "ESP" warning light comes on,
or stays on while driving, there may
be a malfunction of the ESP® sys­tems (other than ABS). You should
have the systems inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: When the "ESP" warning light comes on, or stays on while driving, indicating a mal­function of the ESp!Y systems (other than ABS), the brake system will function as an
ordinary ABS that has no additional ESp!Y functions.
NOTE: The information display shows the warning and indicator message when this light
comes on.
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"ESP OFF" Indicator Light
ESP
OFF
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You should turn the ESP® on during your
ordinary driving, so that you have the ben­efits of all of the ESP® systems.
It may be required to turn the ESP® sys­tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or snow, or when driv­ing in extreme off-road conditions where wheel spin is necessary.
"ESP OFF" switch
(without hill descent control)
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(with hill descent control)
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(1) "ESP OFF" switch
When the
"ESP OFF" switch located at the
center of the instrument panel is pushed
and held
to turn off the ESP® systems
(other than ABS), the "ESP OFF" indicator
light in the instrument cluster comes on. When you push and hold the "ESP OFF" switch again, the "ESP OFF" indicator light will go out and all of the ESP® systems will be activated.
NOTE: • When the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 30 kmlh (19 mph), the ESp!Y systems (other than ABS) will turn on automatically and the "ESP OFP' indicator light will go out. • When the transfer switch (if equipped) is turned to the "4L LOCK" position, the

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canceled to provide improved vehicle
traction, and the
~'ESP OFF" indicator
light will come on. When the transfer switch (if equipped) is
turned to the "4L LOCK" position, brake­
traction control can be activated. Brake­
traction control brakes the spinning
wheel to distribute drive power to the other wheels for increased climbing abil­
ity or for better performance on a rolling
hill or a slipe,ery surface .. • If the ESpE> systems operate continu­ously, such as when driving on slippery roads, the traction control functions of the ES~ systems may be canceled
temporarily to avoid overheating the brake pads, and the "ESP OFF" indicator
light will come on. After a short period of time, the ES~ systems (other than ABS) will turn on automatically and the "ESP OFF" indicator light will go out. • If your vehicle is equipped with a hill
descent control system and a hill hold
control system, these systems will not be
turned off
when the "ESP OFF" switch is pushed to turn off the ES~ systems.
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NOTE: If, you push the "ESP OFF" switch when the transfer switch is in the "4H" position, the ES~ systems will not be turned off, and the message shown in the above illus­
tration will appear on the information dis­play. You should turn the transfer switch to the "4H LOCK" position to turn off the ES~ systems. Refer to "Using the Transfer Switch" in this section.
ABS Warning Light I Brake System
Warning Light
See 'Braking" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
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Hill descent control System
(if equipped)
The hill descent control system is designed
to reduce the driver's workload when going
down steep, rough and/or slippery hills where the vehicle cannot decelerate enough by engine braking alone. The hill descent control system helps to control
vehicle speed by automatically engaging
the vehicle's brakes, as needed, so you can concentrate on steering the vehicle.
A WARNING
Do not rely excessively on the hill
descent control system. The hill
descent control system may not con­trol vehicle speed on a hill under all load or road conditions. Always be prepared to control vehicle speed by applying the brakes. Failure to pay
attention and control vehicle speed
using the brakes when necessary
may
result in loss' of control or an accident.
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H ill descent control switch
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(1) Hill descent control switch
To activate the hill descent control system: 1) Turn the transfer switch to the "4H LOCK" or "4L LOCK" position. 2) Shift the gearshift lever into a forward
gear or reverse gear.
3) Push the hill descent control switch (1) when the vehicle speed is under 25 km/
h (15 mph). The hill descent control
indicator on the instrument cluster will come on and the hill descent control
system will be activated.
If the transfer switch is in the "4H LOCK" position, vehicle speed is maintained at
approximately 1 0 km/h (6 mph) when
going down a hill. If the transfer switch is in the "4L LOCK" position, the vehicle speed is maintained at
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approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) when going
down a hill. The brake/tail lights come on and the slip
indicator light blinks while the hill descent
control system applies the brakes to main­tain the vehicle speed. If the accelerator or brake pedal is
depressed while the hill descent control
system is activated, the system will stop
working temporarily. As soon as the
accel­erator or brake pedal is released, the hill descent control system begins to function
again if the hill descent control operating
conditions are fulfilled. However, when the
vehicle speed exceeds 25 km/h (15 mph),
the
hill descent control system will be deactivated automatically.
To deactivate the hill descent control sys­tem, push the hill descent control switch
again.
CAUTION
When the hill descent control system
is used continuously for a long time,
the temperature of the brake system
may increase and the hill descent
control system may be disabled
tem­porarily. The hill descent control indi­cator blinks to let you know the
system is disabled. Depress the
brake pedal and stop the vehicle
in a
safe place. When the temperature of
the brake system goes down, the hill
descent control indicator will come
on and the system is activated again.
NOTE: You may hear a sound coming from the engine when the hill descent control sys­tem is activated. This sound is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.
Hill descent control Indicator Light
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When the hill descent control system is
activated, the hill descent control indicator
comes on.
NOTE: If any of the following conditions occur when the hill descent control system is
activated, the hill descent control indicator
blinks.
• The transfer switch is in the "4H" or "N" position • The gearshift lever is in the "P" position • The gearshift lever is moved to the "N" position while driving • The vehicle speed exceeds 25 kmlh (15
mph)