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79MH0-74E
The ESP
®
indicator lights are described
below:
ESP
®
warning light
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This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the following systems is activated.
• Stability control system
• Traction control system
If this light blinks, drive carefully.
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position, or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
NOTE:
When the ESP
®
warning light comes on
and stays on while driving, indicating a
malfunction of the ESP
®
systems (other
than ABS), the brake system will function
as an ordinary ABS with no additional
ESP
®
functions.
ESP
®
OFF indicator light
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You should turn the ESP
®
on during your
ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-
efits of all of the ESP
®
systems.
It may be required to turn the ESP
®
sys-
tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud, or snow, where wheel
spin is necessary.
WARNING
• 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 recom-
mended 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.
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.
WARNING
• The ESP
®
may not work properly if
engine related parts such as the
muffler are not equivalent to stan-
dard equipment or are extremely
deteriorated.
• Do not modify the vehicle’s sus-
pension since the ESP
®
may not
work properly.
NOTICE
If the ESP
®
warning light comes on
and stays on while driving, there may
be a malfunction of the ESP
®
sys-
tems (other than ABS). You should
have the systems inspected by an
authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop.
