Suzuki VITARA Series, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
54P00-01E
Models with parking sensors
61MM0A105
(1) ESP
®
OFF switch
When the ESP
®
OFF switch located at 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 have turned the ESP
®
systems
(other than ABS) off, turn them back on
before resuming ordinary driving.
When you push the ESP
®
OFF switch
again, the ESP
®
OFF indicator light will go
out and all of the ESP
®
systems will be
activated.
61MM0A178
If the message shown in the above illustra-
tion appears on the information display,
there may be a problem with the ESP
®
system. Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
The ESP
®
system will not activate while
this message is displayed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with the radar
brake support system, when the ESP
®
system is turned off, the radar brake sup-
port system will be turned off.
ABS warning light / brake system
warning light
See “Braking” in this section.
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.
(1)
WARNING
Do not rely excessively on the hill
descent control system. The hill
descent control system may not con-
trol the 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.