Get BEFORE DRIVING -> Warning and Indicator Lights Guide for Suzuki Swift 4 Door Second Generation (2010-2015)

BEFORE DRIVING

WARNING

Warning and Indicator Lights

If the brake system warning light comes on

while you are driving the vehicle, it may

mean that there is something wrong with

the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,

you should:

Brake System Warning Light

If any of the following conditions

occur, you should immediately ask

your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the

brake system.

• If the brake system warning light

does not go out after the engine

has been started and the parking

brake has been fully released.

• If the brake system warning light

does not come on when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “ON”

position or the engine switch is

pressed to change the ignition

mode to “ON”.

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

WARNING

Remember that stopping distance

may be longer, you may have to push

harder on the pedal, and the pedal

may go down farther than normal.

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Three different types of operations exist

depending on the vehicle’s specification.

1) The light comes on briefly when the

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed

to change the ignition mode to “ON”.

2) The light comes on when the parking

brake is engaged with the ignition

switch in the “ON” position or the igni-

tion mode “ON”.

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

dealer for repairs, or

4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest

dealer for repairs.

• If the brake system warning light

comes on at any time during vehi-

cle operation.

NOTE:

3) The light comes on when under either

or both of above two conditions.

Because the brake system is self-adjust-

ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake

pads become worn. Replenishing the

brake fluid reservoir is considered normal

periodic maintenance.

The light also comes on when the fluid in

the brake fluid reservoir falls below the

specified level.

The light should go out after starting the

engine and fully releasing the parking

brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid res-

ervoir is adequate.

NOTE:

(Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer)

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

you to release the parking brake if you

start the vehicle without releasing the park-

ing brake. Make sure that the parking

brake is fully released and the brake sys-

tem warning light turns off.

The light also comes on together with the

ABS warning light when the rear brake

force control function (proportioning valve

function) of the ABS system fails.

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the rear brake force control function and

anti-lock function of the ABS system.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light (if equipped)

Oil Pressure Light

If one of these happens, have the system

inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.

If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake

system will function as an ordinary brake

system that does not have this ABS sys-

tem.

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For details of ABS system, refer to “Anti-

Lock Brake System (ABS)” in the “OPER-

ATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

This light comes on when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position or the

engine switch is pressed to change the

ignition mode to “ON”, and goes out when

the engine is started. The light will come

on and remain on if there is insufficient oil

pressure. If the light comes on when driv-

ing, pull off the road as soon as you can

and stop the engine.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the engine switch is

pressed to change the ignition mode to

“ON”, the light comes on briefly so you can

check that the light is working.

If the light stays on, or comes on when

driving, there may be something wrong

with the ABS.

Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.

If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-

tem should be inspected by your SUZUKI

dealer before you drive the vehicle again.

If this happens:

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” or

change the ignition mode to “LOCK”

(OFF) by pressing the engine switch

and then start the engine again.

NOTICE

If the warning light comes on briefly then

turns off, the system is normal. If the warn-

ing light still stays on, the system will be

something wrong.

• 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.

If the light and the brake system warning

light stay on, or come on simultaneously

when driving, your ABS system is

equipped with the rear brake force control

function (proportioning valve function) and

there may be something wrong with both

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Malfunction Indicator Light

Charging Light

“AIR BAG” Light

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63J030

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This light comes on when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position or the

engine switch is pressed to change the

ignition mode to “ON”, and goes out when

the engine is started. The light will come

on and remain on if there is something

wrong with the battery charging system. If

the light comes on when the engine is run-

ning, the charging system should be

inspected immediately by your SUZUKI

dealer.

This light blinks or comes on for several

seconds when the ignition switch is turned

to the “ON” position or the engine switch is

pressed to change the ignition mode to

“ON” so you can check if the light is work-

ing.

Your vehicle has a computer-controlled

emission control system. A malfunction

indicator light is provided on the instrument

panel to indicate when it is necessary to

have the emission control system serviced.

The malfunction indicator light comes on

when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the engine switch is

pressed to change the ignition mode to

“ON” to let you know the light is working

and goes out when the engine is started.

The light will come on and stay on if there

is a problem in the air bag system.

WARNING

If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink

or come on briefly when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position

or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to “ON”,

stays on for more than 10 seconds,

or comes on while driving, the air bag

system may not work properly. Have

both systems inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

If the malfunction indicator light comes on

or blinks when the engine is running, there

is a damage in the emission control sys-

tem.

Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer to

have the damage fixed.

Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

NOTICE

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Continuing to drive the vehicle when

the malfunction indicator light is on

or blinking can cause permanent

damage to the vehicle’s emission

control system, and can affect fuel

economy and driveability.

When the driver doesn’t buckle his or her

seat belt, this light will come on and/or

blink.

For details about the seat belt reminder,

refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint

Systems” in this section.

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Immobilizer/Keyless Push Start

System (if equipped) Warning Light

Open Door Warning Light

Low Fuel Warning Light

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54G343

This light remains on until all doors (includ-

ing the tailgate) are completely closed.

If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank

immediately.

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When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the engine switch is pressed

to change the ignition mode to “ON”, the light

comes on briefly so you can check that the

light is working. If this light stays on, there is

a problem with the system.

If any door (including the tailgate) is open

when the vehicle is moving, a ding sounds

to remind you to close all doors completely.

When this light comes on, a ding sounds

once to remind you to fill the fuel.

If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds

every time when the ignition switch is

turned to the “ON” position or the engine

switch is pressed to change the ignition

mode to “ON”.

(Vehicle without Keyless Push Start Sys-

tem)

NOTE:

If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK” position, then turn it back to

the “ON” position. If the light still blinks with

the ignition switch turned to the “ON” posi-

tion, there may be something wrong with

your key or with the immobilizer system.

Ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the

system.

The activation point of this light varies

depending on road conditions (for exam-

ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions

because of fuel moving in the tank.

(Vehicle with Keyless Push Start System)

This light blinks if you press the engine

switch while the system is not sensing the

remote controller. For details, refer to

“Immobilizer System” in this section or

“Keyless Push Start System” in the

“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

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Electric Power Steering Light

Turn Signal Indicators

Transaxle Warning Light

(if equipped)

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50G055

80J219

This light comes on when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position or the

engine switch is pressed to change the

ignition mode to “ON”, and goes out when

the engine is started.

When you turn on the left or right turn sig-

nals, the corresponding green arrow on the

instrument panel will blink along with the

respective turn signal lights. When you

turn on the hazard warning switch, both

arrows will blink along with all of the turn

signal lights.

This light comes on for several seconds

when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the engine switch is

pressed to change the ignition mode to

“ON” so you can check the light is working.

If this light comes on, there is a problem

with the transaxle system. Ask your

SUZUKI dealer to have the system

inspected.

If this light comes on while driving, the

power steering system may not work prop-

erly. Have the system inspected by your

SUZUKI dealer.

Main Beam (high beam) Indicator

Light

NOTE:

Keyless Push Start System Remote

Controller Battery Consumption

Warning Light (if equipped)

If the power steering system does not work

properly, you will feel heavier to steer but

you still will be able to steer.

NOTE:

If the steering is operated, you may hear a

rubbing noise. This is normal and indicates

that the power steering system works

properly.

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This indicator comes on when headlight

main beams (high beams) are turned on.

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If the remote controller becomes unreli-

able, this light comes on for several sec-

onds when the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to “ON”.

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