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Suzuki Grand Vitara (2010 year). Manual - part 5

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BEFORE DRIVING

section for information on maintaining

NOTE:

proper tire pressure.

WARNING

Because the disc brake system is self-

adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the

Remember that stopping distance

Brake System Warning Light

brake pads become worn.

may be longer, you may have to push

Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is

harder on the pedal, and the pedal

considered normal periodic maintenance.

may go down farther than normal.

2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and

stopping on the shoulder of the road.

3) If you determine that it is safe, drive

cautiously at low speed to the nearest

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dealer for repairs,

This light comes on briefly when the igni-

or

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.

4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest

The light also comes on under the follow-

dealer for repairs.

ing conditions: 1) when the parking brake

is engaged, and 2) when the fluid in the

WARNING

brake fluid reservoir falls below the speci-

If any of the following conditions

fied level. The light should go out after fully

occur, you should immediately ask

releasing the parking brake, if the fluid

your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the

level in the brake fluid reservoir is ade-

brake system.

quate.

• If the brake system warning light

If the brake system warning light comes on

does not go out after the parking

while you are driving the vehicle, it may

brake has been fully released.

mean that there is something wrong with

• If the brake system warning light

the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,

does not come on when the igni-

you should:

tion switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

• If the brake system warning light

comes on at any time during vehi-

cle operation.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

SLIP Indicator Light

details on how to reactivate the ESP^® sys-

Warning Light

tems, refer to “SLIP Indicator Light” in the

“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

For details of the ESP^® systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program

(ESP^®)” in

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

tion.

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WARNING

ESP^® is a registered trademark of Daimler

When the ignition switch is turned to the

AG.

The ESP^® systems cannot prevent

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so

accidents. Always drive carefully.

you can check that the light is working. If

the light stays on, or comes on when driv-

This light blinks 5 times per second when

ing, there may be something wrong with

one of the following systems is activated.

the ABS.

• Stability control system

• Traction control system

If the ABS light and the brake system

• Hill descent control system (if equipped)

warning light stay on, or come on simulta-

neously when driving, then there may be

If this light blinks, drive carefully.

something wrong with both the rear brake

When the ignition switch is turned to the

proportioning valve function and anti-lock

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so

function of the ABS system.

you can check that the light is working. If

If one of these happens, have the system

the light stays on, or comes on when driv-

inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. If the

ing and remains on, there may be some-

ABS becomes inoperative, the brake sys-

thing wrong with the ESP^® systems (other

tem will function as an ordinary brake sys-

than ABS). You should have the system

tem that has no ABS.

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

For details of the ABS, refer to “Anti-Lock

Brake system (ABS)” in the “OPERATING

NOTE:

YOUR VEHICLE” section.

When you disconnect and re-connect the

battery, ESP^® system functions other than

ABS will be deactivated and the slip indica-

tor light will blink 1 time per second. For

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BEFORE DRIVING

“ESP” (Electronic Stability

“ESP OFF” Indicator Light

systems (other than ABS) will turn on

Program) Warning Light

automatically and the light will go out.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a hill

descent control system and a hill hold

control system, these systems will not be

turned off when the “ESP OFF” switch is

pushed to turn off the ESP^® systems.

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For details of the ESP^® systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program

(ESP^®)” in

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When the ignition switch is turned to the

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so

tion.

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so

you can check that the light is working.

you can check that the light is working. If

When the “ESP OFF” switch is pushed to

the light stays on, or comes on when driv-

turn off the ESP^® systems

(other than

ing, there may be something wrong with

ABS), the “ESP OFF” light comes on and

the ESP^® systems (other than ABS). You

stays on.

should have the system inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

For details of the ESP^® systems, refer to

• If the vehicle speed is greater than

“Electronic Stability Program

(ESP^®)” in

approximately

30 km/h (19 mph), the

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

ESP^® systems (other than ABS) will turn

tion.

on automatically and the light will go out.

• When the transfer switch (if equipped) is

NOTE:

turned to the “4L LOCK” position, the

The information display shows the warning

ESP^® systems (other than ABS) will be

and indicator message when this light

canceled automatically. The light will

comes on.

come on and stay on.

• If the ESP^® systems operate continu-

ously such as when driving on slippery

roads, the traction control functions of

the ESP^® systems may be canceled

temporarily to avoid overheating the

brake pads, and the light will come on.

After a short period of time, the ESP^®

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BEFORE DRIVING

Hill descent control Indicator Light

Oil Pressure Light

Charging Light

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50G051

50G052

When the ignition switch is turned to the

This light comes on when the ignition

This light comes on when the ignition

“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so

switch is turned to the “ON” position, and

switch is turned to the “ON” position, and

you can check that the light is working.

goes out when the engine is started. The

goes out when the engine is started. The

light will come on and remain on if there is

light will come on and remain on if there is

When you push the hill descent control

insufficient oil pressure. If the light comes

something wrong with the battery charging

switch and the hill descent control operat-

on when driving, pull off the road as soon

system. If the light comes on when the

ing conditions are fulfilled, the hill descent

as you can and stop the engine. Check the

engine is running, the charging system

control indicator comes on. If the hill

oil level and add oil if necessary. If there is

should be inspected immediately by your

descent control indicator blinks, the hill

enough oil, the lubrication system should

SUZUKI dealer.

descent control will not be activated.

be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer

For details of the hill descent control sys-

before you drive the vehicle again.

tem, refer to “Hill descent control System”

in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

CAUTION

tion.

• If you operate the engine with this

light on, severe engine damage can

result.

• Do not rely on the Oil Pressure

Light to indicate the need to add

oil. Be sure to periodically check

the engine oil level.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

“AIR BAG” Light

Malfunction Indicator Light

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If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled when

This light monitors inflators, crash sensors,

Your vehicle has a computer-controlled

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

seat belt pretensioners, the front passen-

emission control system. A malfunction

position, this light will come on and then

ger sensing system, and corresponding

indicator light is provided on the instrument

blink. When the light comes on, a buzzer

electrical circuits.

panel to indicate when it is necessary to

will also sound intermittently for about 6

This light blinks for several seconds when

have the emission control system serviced.

seconds. The reminder will repeat several

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

The malfunction indicator light comes on

times under certain conditions until the

position so you can check if the light is

when the ignition switch is turned to the

driver’s seat belt is buckled. After repeating

working. The light will come on and stay on

“ON” position to let you know the light is

several times, the reminder will be can-

if there is a problem in the air bag system

working and goes out when the engine is

celed even if the driver’s seat belt remains

or the seat belt pretensioner system.

started.

unbuckled.

If the malfunction indicator light comes on

WARNING

For details about the seat belt reminder,

or blinks when the engine is running, ser-

refer to

“Seat Belts and Child Restraint

If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink

vice to the emission control system is nec-

Systems” in this section.

when the ignition switch is turned to

essary. Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI

the

“ON” position or stays on or

dealer to have the emission control system

WARNING

comes on when driving, the air bag

serviced right away and avoid hard accel-

system or the seat belt pretensioner

eration until the service is performed.

It is absolutely essential that the

system (if equipped) may not work

driver and passengers wear their seat

properly.

Have both systems

CAUTION

belts at all times. Persons who are

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

not wearing seat belts have a much

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

dealer.

greater risk of injury if an accident

the malfunction indicator light is on

occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-

or blinking can cause permanent

ling your seat belt before putting the

damage to the vehicle’s emission

key in the ignition.

control system, and can affect fuel

economy and driveability.

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NOTE:

Open Door Warning Light

“CRUISE” Indicator Light

If the fuel filler cap is not installed fully, the

(if equipped)

electrical system gets wet (such as by driv-

ing through a deep puddle of water) or the

fuel tank gets nearly empty, the malfunc-

tion indicator lamp may come on. If so, the

lamp will go off after driving a few times

after the fuel filler cap is installed fully, the

electrical system dries out or the fuel tank

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is filled.

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This light remains on until all doors (includ-

ing the tailgate) are completely closed.

When the cruise control system is on, this

Low Fuel Warning Light

light will be on.

NOTE:

The information display shows the warning

“SET” Indicator Light (if equipped)

and indicator message when this light

comes on.

54G343

If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank

immediately.

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NOTE:

When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by

the cruise control system, this light will be

The activation point of this light varies

depending on road conditions (for exam-

on.

ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions

because of fuel moving in the tank.

NOTE:

The information display shows the warning

and indicator message when this light

comes on.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Keyless Start System Indicator

Turn Signal Indicators

Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)

Light (if equipped)

Indicator Light (if equipped)

50G055

62J041

60B245

When you turn on the left or right turn sig-

When you push the ignition switch for vehi-

nals, the corresponding green arrow on the

With the D.R.L. system, the headlights

cle with the keyless start system, this light

instrument panel will flash along with the

light, but are dimmer than the low beam,

will come on in blue or red. If this light

respective turn signal lights.

when the following three conditions are all

comes on in blue, you can turn the ignition

When you turn on the hazard warning

met. Whenever the D.R.L. system is oper-

switch without using an ignition key. If this

switch, both arrows will flash along with all

ating, the D.R.L. indicator light remains on.

light comes on in red, you cannot turn the

of the turn signal lights.

Conditions for D.R.L. system operation

ignition switch without using an ignition

1) The engine is running.

key. For details, refer to “Ignition Switch” in

High Beam Indicator Light

2) The parking brake is released.

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

3) The headlights are off, or the lighting

tion.

switch is in the “AUTO” position and it is

If this light blinks in red, it reminds you that

light around the light sensor.

the remote controller is not in the vehicle.

For details, refer to “Keyless Start System

Remote Controller/Keyless Entry System

Transmitter” in this section.

50G056

This indicator comes on when headlight

high beams are turned on.

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Illumination Indicator Light

Transfer Position Indicator Light

If the indicators (all lights) continue to blink,

(if equipped)

there is a problem in the transfer system

and you should have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

NOTE:

The information display shows the warning

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and indicator message when the transfer

system is operated, or has a problem.

This indicator light comes on while the

position lights, tail lights and/or the head-

Master Warning Indicator Light

lights are on.

(1)

(2)

(3)

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These indicators show the 4WD operating

mode as described below. When the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position,

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these lights come on briefly to let you know

This light blinks or comes on for several

that the lights are working.

seconds when the ignition switch is turned

to the “ON” position so you can check if the

(1): Neutral

light is working.

(2): 4-wheel drive high range center differ-

When the information display shows warn-

ential lock mode

ing and indicator messages, this indicator

(2) & (3): 4-wheel drive low range center

light may also come on or blink.

differential lock mode

For details, refer to “Information Display” in

No indicators:

4-wheel drive high range

this section.

mode

For details, refer to

“Using the Transfer

Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-

CLE” section.

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Speedometer

Tachometer

Fuel Gauge

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

(2)

(1)

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The speedometer indicates vehicle speed

The tachometer indicates engine speed in

This gauge gives an approximate indica-

in km/h and mph.

revolutions per minute.

tion of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.

“F” stands for full and “E” stands for empty.

CAUTION

If the indicator gets off the graduation of

“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as

Never drive with the engine speed

soon as possible.

indicator in the red zone or severe

engine damage can result.

NOTE:

When downshifting to a lower gear,

The indicator moves a little depending on

make sure not to operate with exces-

road conditions

(for example, slope or

sive revolution speeds of the engine.

curve) and driving conditions because of

fuel moving in the tank.

If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,

fill the fuel tank immediately.

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NOTE:

Temperature Gauge

Brightness Control

The information display shows the warning

and indicator message when this light

comes on.

CAUTION

Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could

cause the engine to misfire, damag-

ing the catalytic converter.

NOTE:

The activation point of the low fuel warning

light (1) varies depending on road condi-

(1)

tions

(for example, slope or curve) and

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driving conditions because of fuel moving

in the tank.

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

When the ignition switch is turned to the

position, this gauge indicates the engine

“ON” position, the instrument panel lights

The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler

coolant temperature. Under normal driving

come on.

door is located on the right side of the vehi-

conditions, the indicator should stay within

Your vehicle has a system to automatically

cle.

the normal, acceptable temperature range

dim the brightness of the instrument panel

between

“H” and

“C”. If the indicator

lights when the position lights or headlights

approaches “H”, overheating is indicated.

are on.

Follow the instructions in the “If the Engine

Overheats” of “EMERGENCY SERVICE”

You can change the brightness of the

section.

instrument panel lights regardless of

whether the position lights or headlights

CAUTION

are off or on.

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

To increase the brightness of the instru-

engine overheating is indicated can

ment panel lights, turn the brightness con-

result in severe engine damage.

trol knob (1) clockwise.

To reduce the brightness of the instrument

panel lights, turn the brightness control

knob (1) counterclockwise.

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Information Display

The information display shows the follow-

EXAMPLE

ing information.

(if equipped)

Display (A)

The information display is shown when the

A/T selector position indicator

(for auto-

ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

matic transmission)

Display (B)

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Warning and Indicator Messages/Fuel

Consumption/Driving

Range/Average

NOTE:

(A)

(B)

Speed

• If you do not turn the brightness control

(C)

(D)

knob within about 5 seconds of activat-

Display (C)

ing the brightness control display, the

Trip meter/Thermometer

brightness control display will be can-

Display (D)

celed automatically.

Odometer

• When you reconnect the battery, the

brightness of the instrument panel lights

(1)

(3)

(2)

will be reinitialized. Readjust the bright-

ness according to your preference.

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NOTE:

(1) TRIP knob

If you select the lowest brightness level

(2) MODE/ILL knob

when the parking lights or headlights are

(3) Information display

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on, the instrument panel lights other than

meter lights are turned off.

NOTE:

• When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the message shown in the

above illustration will appear on the dis-

play for several seconds.

• Some warning and indicator messages

may appear on the display when the igni-

tion switch is in the “ACC” or the “LOCK”

position.

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A/T Selector Position

To switch the display indication, push the

(for automatic transmission)

EXAMPLE

MODE/ILL knob (2) quickly.

NOTE:

EXAMPLE

(a)

The value of fuel consumption, driving

range and average speed shown in the dis-

play are affected by conditions such as the

following;

• road condition

(b)

• surrounding traffic condition

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• driving condition

The display (A) shows the automatic trans-

• vehicle condition

mission selector position.

• a malfunction which causes the malfunc-

tion indicator light to come on or blink

Fuel Consumption/Driving Range/

(c)

Average Speed

When there are no warning or indicator

messages on the display

(B), you can

select one of the following five indications

to appear on the display, instantaneous

(d)

fuel consumption, average fuel consump-

tion, driving range, average speed, or no

indication.

(e)

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(a) Instantaneous fuel consumption

(b) Average fuel consumption

(c) Driving range

(d) Average speed

(e) No indication

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Average speed

Odometer/Trip meter/Thermometer

Odometer

If you selected average speed the last time

When the ignition switch is turned to the

The odometer records the total distance

you drove the vehicle, the display indicates

“ON” position, the display (C) shows one of

the vehicle has been driven.

the last value of average speed from previ-

the following three indications, trip meter A,

ous driving when the ignition switch is

trip meter B and thermometer. Also, the

CAUTION

turned to the “ON” position. Unless you

display (D) shows the odometer reading.

Keep track of your odometer reading

reset the value of average speed, the dis-

and check the maintenance schedule

play indicates the value of average speed

EXAMPLE

regularly for required services.

which includes average speed during pre-

Increased wear or damage to certain

vious driving.

(f)

(i)

parts can result from failure to per-

To reset the value of average speed, push

form required services at the proper

and hold the MODE/ILL knob (2) for about

mileage intervals.

(g)

2 seconds when the display indicates an

average speed. The display shows “---”

Trip meter

and then indicates a new average speed

The trip meter can be used to measure the

after driving for a short time.

(h)

distance traveled on short trips or between

fuel stops.

NOTE:

You can use the trip meter A or trip meter B

When you reconnect the negative (-) ter-

independently.

minal to the battery, the value of average

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To reset the trip meter to zero, push and

speed will be shown after driving for a

while.

(f) Trip meter A

hold the TRIP knob (1) for about 2 seconds

(g) Trip meter B

when the display shows the trip meter.

(h) Thermometer

(i) Odometer

To switch the display indication (C), push

the TRIP knob (1) quickly.

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Thermometer

Setting Mode

The thermometer indicates the outside

EXAMPLE

temperature.

EXAMPLE

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NOTE:

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

Current settings appear with reversed text

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position and the vehicle is stationary, you

and background colors.

If the outside temperature nears freezing,

can enter the setting mode of the informa-

the message shown in the above illustra-

tion display by pushing and holding the

NOTE:

tion will appear on the display.

MODE/ILL knob (2) for more than 3 sec-

• If you push and hold the MODE/ILL knob

onds.

to enter the setting mode when the dis-

NOTE:

play (B) shows average fuel consump-

• To select the setting that you want to

The outside temperature indication is not

tion or average speed, the value will be

change, turn the MODE/ILL knob (2) left

the actual outside temperature when driv-

reset simultaneously. If you do not want

or right.

ing at low speed, or when stopped.

to reset the value, push the MODE/ILL

• To change the setting, push the MODE/

knob quickly to switch the indication of

ILL knob (2).

the display.

• To exit the setting mode, select “Back”

• If you turn the ignition switch or start to

and push the MODE/ILL knob (2).

move the vehicle when the display

shows the setting mode, the setting

mode will be canceled automatically.

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Distance units

Warning and Indicator Messages

the message will appear again after 5

You can change the units odo/trip meter

The display shows the warning and indica-

seconds.

distance is displayed in.

tor messages to let you know about certain

vehicle problems.

NOTE:

A tone may also sound to alert you.

When you change the units odo/trip meter

If warning and indicator messages appear

distance is displayed in, the trip meter will

on the display, follow the messages.

be reset automatically.

Master warning indicator

Fuel economy units

You can change the units that fuel con-

sumption is displayed in.

Language

You can change the language of the infor-

mation display.

Avg. fuel economy reset

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You can change when the value of average

When the display shows warning and indi-

fuel consumption is reset.

cator messages, the master warning indi-

cator may also come on or blink.

Temperature units

You can change the units that temperature

NOTE:

is displayed in.

• When the problem that causes a mes-

sage to appear is corrected, the mes-

NOTE:

sage will disappear.

When you change the units that tempera-

• If a message is displayed, and other

ture is displayed in, the air conditioning

problems requiring a message occur, the

system temperature display units will be

message for each of the problems will be

changed automatically.

alternately displayed about every 5 sec-

onds.

Default setting

• When you push and hold the MODE/ILL

If you select “YES” and push the MODE/

knob for about 2 seconds while a mes-

ILL knob (2), all settings will be reinitial-

sage is displayed, the message will dis-

ized.

appear temporarily. If the problem that

caused the message is not corrected,

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Warning and Indicator messages

Master Warning

Warning and Indicator message

Sound

Cause and Remedy

Indicator

Blinks

Ding

Any door (including the tailgate) is open when the vehicle

is moving.

Close all doors completely.

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Off

Off

Any door (including the tailgate) is open when the vehicle

is stopped. (#1)

Close all doors completely.

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Blinks

Ding

There may be a problem with the ESP^® system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

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Blinks

Ding

There may be problem with the hill descent control sys-

tem and the hill hold control system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

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Blinks

Continuous

Front position lights, license plate lights, instrument lights

Beep

and/or head lights are left on.

Turn the lighting switch to the “OFF” position.

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(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.

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