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Braking

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The distance needed to bring any vehicle

to a halt increases with the speed of the

vehicle. The braking distance needed, for

example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be

approximately 4 times greater than the

braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19

mph). Start to depress the brake pedal

when there is plenty of distance between

your vehicle and the stopping point, and

slow down gradually.

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A WARNING

If water gets into the brake devices,

brake performance may become poor

and unpredictable. After driving

through water or washing the under-

side of the vehicle, test the brakes

while driving at a slow speed to see if

they have maintained their normal

effectiveness. If the brakes are less

effective than normal, dry them by

repeatedly applying the brakes while

driving slowly until the brakes have

regained their normal effectiveness.

Power-assisted brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If

power assistance is lost due to a stalled

engine or other failures, the system is still

fully operational on reserve power and you

can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by

pressing the brake pedal once and holding

it down. The reserve power is partly used

up when you depress the brake pedal and

reduces each time the pedal is pressed.

Apply smooth and even pressure to the

pedal. Do not pump the pedal.

A WARNING

Even without reserve power in the

brake system, you can still stop the

vehicle by pressing the brake pedal

harder than normally required. How-

ever, the stopping distance may be

longer.

Brake assist system

When you slam the brakes on, the brake

assist system determines it to be an emer-

gency stop and provides more powerful

braking for a driver who cannot hold down

the brake pedal firmly.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-

tronically controlling braking pressure. It

will also help you maintain steering control

when braking on slippery surfaces or when

braking hard.

The ABS works automatically, so you do

not need any special braking technique.

Just push the brake pedal down without

pumping. The ABS will operate whenever

it senses that the wheels are locking up.

You may feel the brake pedal move a little

while the ABS is operating.

NOTE:

The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is

under about 9 km/h (6 mph).

ff the ABS system is activated, you may

hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat-

ing in the brake pedal. This is normal

and indicates that the brake fluid pres-

sure is being controlled properly.

You may hear an operation sound when

you start the engine or after the vehicle

begins to move. This means that the

above systems are in the self-check

mode. This sound does not indicate a

malfunction.

A WARNING

On some types of loose surfaces

(such as gravel, snow-covered

roads, etc.), the stopping distance

required for a vehicle with ABS

may be slightly greater than the

one required for a comparable

vehicle with a conventional brake

system. With a conventional brake

system, skidding tyres are able to

plow the gravel or snow layer,

shortening the stopping distance.

ABS minimizes this resistance

effect. Allow for extra stopping dis-

tance when driving on loose sur-

faces.

On regular paved roads, some driv-

ers may be able to obtain slightly

shorter stopping distances with

conventional brake systems than

with ABS.

In both of the above conditions,

ABS will still offer the advantage of

helping you maintain directional

control. However, remember that

ABS will not compensate for bad

road or weather conditions or poor

driver judgment. Use good judg-

ment and do not drive too fast.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

(8)

(CD)

(1) (2)

54MN069

(1) ABS warning light

(2) Brake system warning light

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A WARNING

If the ABS warning light (1) on the

instrument cluster comes on and

stays on while driving, there may

be a problem with the ABS system.

Ask a SUZUKI dealer to inspect the

ABS system immediately. If the

ABS system becomes inoperative,

the brake system will function as

an ordinary brake system that has

no ABS.

If the ABS warning light (1) and the

brake system warning light (2) on

the instrument cluster simultane-

ously stay on or come on while

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 a

SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS

system immediately. Drive care-

fully, avoiding hard braking as

much as possible.

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How 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 or

when you accelerate after a hard stop. you

may hear a momentary motor or clicking

noise as the system resets or checks itself.

A 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.

Electronic stability program

(ESP®)

ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler

AG.

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)

helps to control the vehicle during corner-

ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It

also assists you in maintaining traction

while accelerating on loose or slippery

road surfaces. It does this by regulating

the engine's output, and by_ . selective!¥

applying the brakes. In add1t1on, ESP

helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak-

ing pressure.

A WARNING

The ESP® cannot enhance the vehi-

cle's driving stability in all situations

and does not control your vehicle's

entire braking system. The ESP® can-

not prevent accidents, including

those resulting from excessive speed

in turns, or hydroplaning. Only safe

and attentive drive can prevent acci-

dents. The capabilities of an ESP®-

equipped vehicle must never be used

as a substitute for careful driving.

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