Get Operating Your Vehicle -> Electronic Stability Program (ESP?) (if equipped) Guide for Suzuki S Cross SUV First Generation (2006-2012)

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How the 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.

Electronic Stability Program

(ESP

) (if equipped)

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 selectively apply-

ing the brakes. In addition, ESP

helps to

avoid skidding by controlling braking pres-

sure.

WARNING

If the ABS warning light ((1) or (2))

and the Brake system warning light

(3) on the instrument panel simulta-

neously stay on or come on when

driving, both anti-lock function and

rear brake force control function (pro-

portioning valve function) of the ABS

system may have failed. This could

cause the rear wheels to skid or the

vehicle to spin during braking on a

slippery road or hard braking on a

dry paved road. If both warning lights

come on, drive carefully, avoiding

hard braking as much as possible,

and ask your SUZUKI dealer to

inspect the ABS system immediately.

WARNING

The ABS may not work properly if

tires 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 tires or

wheels, use only the size and type

specified in this owner’s manual.

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 a safe

and attentive driver 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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The ESP

has the following three systems:

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 limit wheel spin.

NOTE:

You may hear a clicking sound in the

engine compartment for a few seconds

when you start the engine or just after the

vehicle begins to move. This means that

the above systems are in the self-check

mode. This sound does not indicate a mal-

function.

Anti-Lock Braking 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 special

braking technique. Just push the brake

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 the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE”

section.)

NOTE:

If the ABS system is activated, you may

hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsating

in the brake pedal. This is normal and indi-

cates that the brake fluid pressure is being

controlled properly.

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. Be

sure to 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

operate correctly.

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The ESP

indicator lights are described

below:

SLIP Indicator Light

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When one of the ESP

systems other than

ABS is activated, the SLIP indicator light in

the instrument cluster blinks 5 times per

second.

NOTE:

When the SLIP indicator 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.

NOTE:

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. In this

case, use the following procedure to re-

activate the ESP

systems:

1) Drive your vehicle straight ahead with-

out tire slippage at a speed until the slip

indicator is turned off. (Drive straight for

approximately 35 km/h (22 mph) or

more and 10 seconds or more.)

2) The slip indicator light will go out and

the ESP

systems (other than ABS) will

be re-activated.

It may take more than few seconds before

the slip indicator light goes out depending

on the road surface condition.

“ESP” Warning Light

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When the ESP

systems (other than ABS)

have a system malfunction, the “ESP”

warning light in the instrument cluster

comes on.

NOTE:

When the “ESP” warning light comes on,

or stays on while driving, indicating a mal-

function of the ESP

systems (other than

ABS), the brake system will function as an

ordinary ABS that has no additional ESP

functions.

“ESP OFF” Indicator Light

66J032

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.

CAUTION

If the SLIP indicator 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

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

CAUTION

If the “ESP” warning light comes on,

or 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

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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“ESP OFF” switch

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When the “ESP OFF” switch located at the

center console is pushed and held to turn

off the ESP

systems (other than ABS),

the “ESP OFF” indicator light in the instru-

ment cluster comes on.

When you have turned the ESP

systems

(other than ABS) off, make sure to 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.

ABS Warning Light / Brake System

Warning Light

See “Braking” in the “OPERATING YOUR

VEHICLE” section.

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS)

The tire pressure monitoring system is

designed to alert you when one or more of

the tires on your vehicle is significantly

under-inflated. A Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) sensor containing a

unique identification code is mounted on

each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit

tire pressure signals to a central receiver

which relays the information to a tire pres-

sure monitoring system controller. When

the inflation pressure of one or more tires

indicates significant under-inflation, the low

tire pressure warning light shown below

comes on.

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

52D305

WARNING

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

vided), should be checked monthly

when cold and inflated to the inflation

pressure recommended by the vehi-

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

your vehicle has tires of a different

size than the size indicated on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

sure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for

those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a tire

pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

that illuminates a low tire pressure

telltale when one or more of your

tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

sure telltale illuminates, you should

stop and check your tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the

proper pressure.

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