Get OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE -> Electronic stability program (ESP?) Guide for Suzuki Jimny SUV Fourth Generation (2018-2026)

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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.

The ESP® has the following three sys-

tems:

Stability control system

The vehicle stability control system helps

provide integrated control of systems such

as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine

control, etc. This system automatically

controls the brakes and engine to help pre-

vent the vehicle from skidding when cor-

nering on a slippery road surface or when

turning the steering wheel abruptly.

Traction control system

The traction control system automatically

helps prevent the spinning of wheels when

the vehicle is started or accelerated on

slippery road surfaces. The system oper-

ates only if it senses that some of the

wheels are spinning or beginning to lose

traction. When this happens, the system

operates the front or rear brakes and

reduces engine power to l1m1t wheel spin.

NOTE:

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 malfunc-

tion.

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 automati-

cally, so you do not have to use any spe-

cial braking technique. Just push the brak_e

pedal down without pumping. The ABS will

operate whenever it senses that wheels

are locking up. You may feel the brake

pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating.

(For more information on ABS, see "Brak-

ing" in this section.)

NOTE:

The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is

under about 9 km/h (6 mph).

A WARNING

The ESP® may not work properly if

tyres or wheels other than those

specified in the owner's manual are

used. When replacing tyres or

wheels, use only the size and type

specified in this owner's manual.

• The ESP® may not work properly if

·tyres are not inflated to the recom-

mended ~re pressure.

The ESP" may not work properly if

tyres are fitted with snow chains.

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A WARNING

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• The ESP® may not work properly if

the tyres are excessively worn.

Replace tyres when the tread wear

indicators in the grooves appear on

the tread surface.

• The ESP® is not a substitute for

winter tyres or snow chains on a

snowMcovered road.

A 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.

NOTE:

• If the Espi!) 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 flwd 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.

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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

• Hill descent control system

If this light blinks, drive carefully.

When the ignition switch is turned to "ON"

position, this light comes on briefly so you

can check that the light is working.

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 a

SUZUKI dealer.

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NOTE:

When the ESFi® warning light comes on

and stays on while driving, indicating a

malfunction of the ESFI® systems (other

than ABS), the brake system will function

as an ordinary ABS with no additional

ESFI® functions.

ESP® OFF indicator light

iir

OFF

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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.

NOTE:

When the vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 30 km/h (19 mph), the

ESFi® systems (other than ABS) will turn

on automatically and the ESFI® OFF

indicator light will go out.

When the transfer gear is in "4L" (4-

whee/ drive low range) position, the

ESFI® systems (other than ABS) will be

cance/ed to provide improved vehicle

traction, and the ESFI® OFF indicator

light will come on.

When the transfer gear is in "4L" ( 4-

whee/ drive low range) position, braket-

raction control can be activated. Braket-

raction control brakes the spinning

wheel to distribute drive power to the

other wheels for increased climbing abil-

ity or for better performance on a rolling

hill or a slippery surface.

ESP® OFF switch

(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.

NOTE:

When you push and hold the Esp® OFF

switch for a while with the transfer lever in

"4L" position, the hill hold control system

can be deactivate.

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ESP

SERVICE

ESP SYSTEM

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If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

master warning indicator light blinks and

the interior buzzer beeps, there may be a

problem with the ESP® system. Have your

vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

The Esp® system will not activate while

this message is displayed.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the dual

sensor brake support system, when the

Esp® system is turned off, dual sensor

brake support system, lane departure sys-

tem, vehicle swaying warning and traffic

sign recognition will be fumed off. (High

beam assist does not turn off.)

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ABS warning light/ brake system

warning light

See "Braking" in this section.

Hill descent control system

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.

.A. 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

prepa!ed 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.

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Hill descent control switch

(1) Hill descent control switch

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To activate the hill descent control system:

1) Shift the transfer lever into 4-wheel

drive hiQh range position ("4H") or 4-

wh!"el drive low '.ange position ("4L").

2) Shift the gearsh1ft lever into a forward

gear or reverse gear.

3) Push the hill descent control switch (1)

when the vehicle speed is under 25 km/h

(15 mph). The hill descent control indica-

tor on the instrument cluster will come on

and the hill descent control system will be

activated.

4-wheel drive high range position

When the vehicle speed exceeds about 1 o

km/h (6 mph) without depressing the

accelerator pedal, the hill descent control

system applies the brakes automatically to

maintain the vehicle speed at about 1 O km/

h (6 mph).

4-wheel drive low range position

When the vehicle speed exceeds about 5

km/h (3 mph) without depressing the

accelerator pedal, the hill descent control

system applies the brakes automatically to

maintain the vehicle speed at about 5 km/h

(3 mph).

• When braking, the brake/tail lights come

on and the ESP® warning light blinks.

When the vehicle speed exceeds about

40 km/h (25 mph), the hill descent con-

trol system stops functioning and the hill

descent control indicator goes off. When

the vehicle slows down below about 25

km/h (16 mph), the hill descent control

system will be activated again and the

hill descent control indicator will come

on.

A WARNING

• When the hill descent control sys-

tem is used continuously for a long

time, the temperature of the bra~e

system may increase and the hill

descent control system may be

deactivated temporarily to protect

the device of the brake system. The

hill descent control indicator blinks

to let you know the system is deac-

tivated. Depress the brake pedal

and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

When the temperature of the brake

system goes down, the hill descent

control indicator will come on and

the system is activated again.

• The hill descent control system

may be activated when the gear-

shift lever is in "N" (Neutral) posi~

tion, but engine braking will not

work. Always use the hill descent

control system with the gearshift

lever in a forward gear or reverse

gear.

When using the hill descent control

system, push the hill descent con-

trol switch and make sure that the

hill descent control indicator light

comes on and no warning message

are indicated on the information

display.

NOTE:

You may hear a sound coming from the

engine when the hill descent control sys-

tem is activated. This sound is normal and

does not indicate a malfunction.

To turn off the hill descent control system,

push the hill descent control switch and

turn off the hill descent control indicator

light.

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Hill descent control indicator light

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When the ignition switch is in "ON" posi-

tion, this light comes on briefiy so you can

check that the light is working.

When you push the hill descent control

switch and the hill descent control operat-

ing conditions are fulfilled, the hill desce~t

control indicator comes on. If the hill

descent control indicator blinks, the hill

descent control will not be activated.

If hill descent control indicator light comes

on while not operating the hill descent con-

trol switch, or the indicator light does not

come on after the switch is pushed, there

is a problem in this system. Have your

vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.

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NOTE:

If the hill descent control indicator blinks

when you push the hill descent control

switch, check the following conditions.

• The transfer lever is in 4-wheel drive

high range position

("4H'? or 4-wheel

drive low range position("4L

'?

• The gearshift lever is in a forward gear

or reverse gear

• The vehicle speed is under 25 km/h (15

mph)

• The brake system is under normal oper-

ating temperature

NOTE:

If any of the following conditions occur,

there may be a problem with the hill

descent control system or the ESP8 sys-

tem. Have your vehicle inspected by a

SUZUKI dealer.

The hill descent control indicator does

not come on or blink when you push the

hill descent control switch.

The hill descent control indicator stays

on when driving without pushing the hill

descent control switch.

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ESP

HILL HOLD

DISABLE

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If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

master warning indicator light blinks and

the interior buzzer beeps, there may be a

problem with the hill descent control sys-

tem and the hill hold control system. Have

your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI

dealer.

NOTE:

You cannot activate the hill descent control

system while this message is displayed.

Hill hold control system

The hill hold control system is designed to

assist you in starting to move up hills.

When you start to move up a hill, the sys-

tem helps prevent the vehicle from rolling

downward (for approximately 2 seconds)

while you move your foot from the brake

pedal to the accelerator pedal.

A WARNING

• Do not rely excessively on the hill

hold control system. The hill hold

control system may not prevent the

vehicle from rolling downward on a

hill under all load or road condi-

tions. Always be prepared to

depress the brake pedal to prevent

the vehicle from rolling downward.

Failure to pay attention and

depress the brake pedal to hold the

vehicle on a hill when necessary,

may result in loss of control or an

accident.

The hill hold control system is not

designed to stop the vehicle on a

hill.

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A WARNING

(Continued)

After you release your foot from the

brake pedal, accelerate the vehicle

to move up immediately. If you

release your foot from the brake

pedal over 2 seconds, the hill hold

control system will be canceled. If

so, the vehicle may roll downward,

which can result in an accident

depending on the degree of slope.

And, the engine may stall and the

power assist for the steering and

brakes will not work so steering

and braking will be much harder

than usual which can result in an

accident or vehicle damage.

If you drive on the steep slope, the

gravel, the sclnow-covered road, or

the muddy r I'd and the hill hold

control system is activated, there

may be a possibility that the wheels

will be locked and then the vehicle

may lose the control.

The hill hold control system activates for a

maximum of about 2 seconds if your foot is

moved from the brake pedal when the fol-

lowing conditions are all met.

1) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear

or reverse gear.

2) The parking brake is released.

3) The vehicle is on an upward incline.

NOTE:

When the hill hold control system is acti-

vated, the following conditions may be

found, but this is not a malfunction.

You may hear a sound from the engine

room.

As brake pedal becomes heavy, it may

be difficult for you to depress it.

ESP

HILL HOLD

DISABLE

75RM224

If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

master warning indicator light blinks and

the interior buzzer beeps, there may be a

problem with the hill descent control sys-

tem and the hill hold control system. Have

your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI

dealer.

NOTE:

The hill hold control system will not acti-

vate while this message is displayed.

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How to turn off Hill hold control system

When driving on a steep slope, or a slip-

pery road (icy, snow-covered, muddy, etc),

it is possible to deactivate the hill hold con-

trol system.

To deactivate the hill hold control system:

1) Make sure that the gear shift lever is in

"N" (Neutral) position for manual trans-

mission vehicles and automatic trans-

mission vehicles.

2) Shift the transfer lever from 4-wheel

high range position ("4H") to 4-wheel

low range position ("4L").

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3) When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed

and held to turn off the ESP® system

(other than ABS), the ESP® OFF indi-

cator light comes on for the vehicles

with Instrument cluster (Type A) or the

message is shown on the display for

the vehicles with instrument cluster

(Type B) and the hill hold control sys-

tem is deactivated.

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For vehicles with instrument cluster

(Type A)

For vehicles with instrument cluster

(Type B)

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NOTE:

• When the ESffe OFF switch is pushed

again, the hill hold control system is acti-

vated again.

When the hill hold control system is

deactivated and the transfer lever is

shifted from "4L" position to "4H" posi-

tion, the hill hold control system is acti-

vated again.

When the hill hold control system is

deactivated, hill descent control system

is also deactivated.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) (if equipped)

The tyre pressure monitoring system is

designed to alert you when one or more of

the tyres on your vehicle is significantly

under-inflated. The tyre pressure monitor-

ing system (TPMS) senso_r containing a

unique identification code 1s mounted on

each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit

tyre pressure signals to the receiver of the

tyre pressure monitoring system controller.

When the inflation pressure of one or more

tyres indicates significant under-inflation,

the low tyre pressure warning light shown

below comes on.

NOTE:

The word "telltale" in this section, means

an indicator.

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