Suzuki AVB413D, Owner'S Manual & Service Booklet

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
79MH0-74E
63J081
(1) ABS warning light
(2) Brake system warning
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 after a
stop, you may hear a momentary motor or
clicking noise as the system resets or
checks itself.
WARNING
• If the ABS warning light (1) on the
instrument panel comes on and
stays on while driving, there may
be a problem with the ABS system.
Ask your authorised Maruti Suzuki
workshop to inspect the ABS sys-
tem immediately. If the ABS system
becomes inoperative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary
brake system that has no ABS.
(Continued)
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE WARNING
(Continued)
• If the ABS warning light (1) and the
Brake system warning light (2) on
the instrument panel simultane-
ously 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 slip-
pery road or when hard braking
even on a dry paved road. Ask your
authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop
to inspect the ABS system immedi-
ately. Drive carefully, avoiding hard
braking as much as possible.
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.