Get OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE -> Electronic stability program (ESP?) Guide for Suzuki Swift 4 Door First generation (2004-2009)

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WARNING

How ABS works

Electronic stability program

(ESP )

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.

• 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 an authorized SUZUKI dealer

to inspect the ABS system immedi-

ately. If the ABS system becomes

inoperative, the brake system will

function as an ordinary brake sys-

tem 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 an

authorized SUZUKI dealer to

inspect the ABS system immedi-

ately. Drive carefully, avoiding hard

braking as much as possible.

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

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applying the brakes. In addition, ESP

helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak-

ing pressure.

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 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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WARNING

The ESP has the following three sys-

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

tems:

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 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 this section.)

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• The ESP may not work properly if

Stability control system

the tires are excessively worn.

Replace tires when the tread wear

indicators in the grooves appear on

the tread surface.

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.

• The ESP is not a substitute for

winter tires or tire chains on a

snow-covered road.

WARNING

Traction control system

• 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.

NOTE:

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.

The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is

under about 9 km/h (6 mph).

• Do not modify the vehicle’s sus-

WARNING

pension since the ESP may not

• The ESP may not work properly if

work properly.

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.

NOTE:

• If the ESP 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.

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.

• 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.

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The ESP indicator lights are described

NOTE:

ESP OFF switch

below:

When the ESP warning light comes on

and stays on while driving, indicating a

malfunction of the ESP systems (other

ESP warning light

than ABS), the brake system will function

as an ordinary ABS with no additional

ESP functions.

ESP OFF indicator light

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This light blinks 5 times per second when

one of the following systems is activated.

• Stability control system

(1)

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• Traction control system

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(1) ESP OFF switch

If this light blinks, drive carefully.

You should turn the ESP on during your

ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-

When the ESP OFF switch located at the

instrument panel is pushed and held to

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position, or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light

comes on briefly so you can check that the

light is working.

efits of all of the ESP systems.

turn off the ESP systems (other than

ABS), the ESP OFF indicator light in the

It may be required to turn the ESP sys-

instrument cluster comes on.

tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is

stuck in sand, mud, or snow, where wheel

spin is necessary.

When you have turned the ESP systems

(other than ABS) off, turn them back on

before resuming ordinary driving.

NOTICE

When you push the ESP OFF switch

If the ESP warning light comes on

again, the ESP OFF indicator light will go

and stays on while driving, there may

out and all of the ESP systems will be

be a malfunction of the ESP sys-

activated.

tems (other than ABS). You should

have the systems inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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WARNING

ABS warning light / brake system

warning light

B TYPE

CLUSTER METER

C TYPE

CLUSTER METER

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See “Braking” in this section.

• 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.

Hill hold control system

(if equipped)

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 to prevent the vehicle from roll-

ing downward (for approximately

seconds) while you move your foot from

the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

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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.

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.

NOTE:

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.

The ESP system will not activate while

this message is displayed.

NOTE:

• If your vehicle is equipped with the radar

1) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear

or reverse gear.

brake support system, when the ESP

system is turned off, the radar brake

support system will be turned off.

• 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

system and vehicle swaying warning will

be turned off. (High beam assist does

not turn off.)

2) The parking brake is released.

3) For manual transaxle models, the

clutch pedal is depressed.

4) The vehicle is on an upward incline.

On models equipped with the ENG A-

STOP system, the hill hold control system

is activated when the engine is restarted

after being stopped automatically, even if

the previous conditions are not met.

• The hill hold control system is not

designed to stop the vehicle on a

hill.

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