tire pressure SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2008 3.G Operating Manual

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Before Driving
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1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights, and reflectors are clean and unob­
structed.
2) Visually check the tires for the following points:
- the depth of the tread groove
-
abnormal wear, cracks and damage
-loose wheel nuts
- existence of foreign material such as nails, stones, etc.
Refer to "Tires" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for details. 3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.
NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system after use.
4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched. 5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera­
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and adjustable head
restraint (if equipped).
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking
brake lever. 8) Adjust the mirrors. 9) Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Make sure that all warning lights come on as the key is turned to the "ON" posi­
tion.
11 )Check all gauges.
12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING light turns off when the
parking brake is released.
Once
a week, or each time you fill your fuel tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level 2) Coolant level 3) Brake fluid level 4) Power steering (if equipped) fluid level 5) Windshield washer fluid level 6) Battery solution level 7) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Make sure that you cannot
open the hood all the way without releasing the secondary latch. Be sure
to close the hood securely after check-
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ing for proper latch operation. See the
item "All Latches, Hinges & Locks" of "CHASSIS AND BODY" in the "Periodic Maintenance Schedule" in the "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for lubrication schedule.
A WARNING
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving,
obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
Once a month, or each time you fill your fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
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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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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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Electronic Stability Program
(ESP~ (if equipped)
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG.
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 braking pres­
sure.
A WARNING
The ESP® cannot enhance the vehi­
cle's driving stability in all situations and does not control your vehicle's entire braking system. The ESP® can­not prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed
in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe
and attentive driver can prevent acci­dents. The capabilities of an ESP®­equipped vehicle must never be used
as a substitute for careful driving.
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The ESP® has the following three systems:
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
reduces engine power to
limit wheel spin.
NOTE: You may hear a clicking sound in the
engine compartment for a few seconds when you start the engine or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This means that
the above systems are in the self-check mode. This sound does not indicate a mal­
function.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ABS 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 ABS works automati­cally, so you do not have to use any special braking technique. Just push the brake pedal down without pumping. The ABS will operate whenever it senses that wheels are locking up. You may feel the brake pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating.
(For more information on ABS, see "Brak­
ing" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.)
NOTE: If the ABS system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsating in the brake pedal. This is normal and indi­
cates that the brake fluid pressure is being
controffed properly

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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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