Suzuki 2009 Grand Vitara, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
You may hear a sound coming from the
engine when the hill descent control sys-
tem 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 km/h (15
mph)
NOTE:
If the hill descent control indicator does not
come on when you push the hill descent
control switch, there may be a problem
with the hill descent control system or the
ESP
®
system. Have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.
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If the message shown in the above illustra-
tion appears on the information display,
there may be a problem with the hill
descent control system and the hill hold
control system. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.
NOTE:
You cannot activate the hill descent control
system while this message is displayed.
Hill hold control System
(if equipped)
The hill hold control system is designed to
assist you in starting to move up steep or
slippery hills. When you start to move up a
hill, the system helps to prevent the vehicle
from rolling downward while you move your
foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal.
The hill hold control system activates for a
maximum of about 2 seconds if your foot is
moved from the brake pedal when the fol-
lowing condition are all met.
1) The transfer switch is in a position other
than “N”.
WARNING
• Do not rely excessively on the hill
hold control system. The hill hold
control system may not prevent the
vehicle from rolling downward on a
hill under all load or road condi-
tions. Always be prepared to
depress the brake pedal to prevent
the vehicle from rolling downward.
Failure to pay attention and
depress the brake pedal to hold the
vehicle on a hill when necessary,
may result in loss of control or an
accident.
• Do not use the hill hold control sys-
tem to bring the vehicle to a stop
on a hill.