Get OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE -> Braking Guide for Suzuki Vitara SUV 2020

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WARNING

If the rear view from the rearview cam-

era is not shown or there is a poor

image

Braking

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.

• If the rear view from the rearview camera

is not shown.

– Check that the ignition switch is in

“ON” position or the ignition mode is

“ON”.

– Check that the gearshift lever is

shifted to “R” position.

• If the image from the rearview camera is

poor.

– Check that the camera lens is not dirty.

– Check that light from the sun or the

beam of the headlights from the vehi-

cle behind is not shining directly into

the lens.

Power-assisted brakes

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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.

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.

If the rearview camera system is still not

working properly after checking the above,

have the system inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

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WARNING

it senses that the wheels are locking up.

You may feel the brake pedal move a little

while the ABS is operating.

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.

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• 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.

NOTE:

The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is

under about 9 km/h (6 mph).

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 vehi-

cle with a conventional brake sys-

tem. With a conventional brake

system, skidding tires 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.

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.

NOTE:

If you quickly and forcefully depress the

brakes, you may hear a clicking sound in

the brake pedal. This is normal and indi-

cates that the brake assist system is acti-

vated properly.

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(2)

• On regular paved roads, some driv-

ers may be able to obtain slightly

shorter stopping distances with

conventional brake systems than

with ABS.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

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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.

(1) ABS warning light

(2) Brake system warning light

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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

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How ABS works

Electronic stability program

(ESP )

ESP^®is a registered trademark of Daimler

AG.

WARNING

®

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 your 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 your

SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS

system immediately. Drive care-

fully, avoiding hard braking as

much as possible.

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

applying the brakes. In addition, ESP^®

helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak-

ing pressure.

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 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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The ESP^®has the following three sys-

tems:

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

WARNING

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.)

• 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.

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.

• The ESP^®may not work properly if

the tires are excessively worn.

Replace tires when the tread wear

indicators in the grooves appear on

the tread surface.

Traction control system

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.

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.

• 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

work properly.

NOTE:

You may hear a clunking sound when you

start the engine or after the vehicle begins

to move. This means that the above sys-

tems are in the self-check mode. This

sound does not indicate a malfunction.

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The ESP^®indicator lights are described

below:

NOTE:

®

ESP OFF switch

When the ESP^®warning 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.

Models without parking sensors

®

ESP warning light

®

ESP OFF indicator light

(1)

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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 equipped)

If this light blinks, drive carefully.

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(1) ESP^®OFF switch

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.

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.

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 an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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Models with parking sensors

Hill descent control system

(if equipped)

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.

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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

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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

prepared 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.

(1) ESP^®OFF switch

NOTE:

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.

The ESP^®system will not activate while

this message is displayed.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the radar

brake support system, when the ESP^®

system is turned off, the radar brake sup-

port system will be turned off.

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.

ABS warning light / brake system

warning light

See “Braking” in this section.

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Hill descent control switch

Models with ENG A-STOP system

The brake/tail lights come on and the

ESP^®warning light blinks while the hill

descent control system applies the brakes

to maintain the vehicle speed.

Models without ENG A-STOP system

If the accelerator or brake pedal is

depressed while the hill descent control

system is activated, the system will stop

working temporarily. As soon as the accel-

erator or brake pedal is released, the hill

descent control system begins to function

again if the hill descent control operating

conditions are fulfilled. However, when the

vehicle speed exceeds 25 km/h (15 mph),

the hill descent control system will be

deactivated automatically.

(1)

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To deactivate the hill descent control sys-

tem, push the hill descent control switch

again.

(1) Hill descent control switch

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(1) Hill descent control switch

To activate the hill descent control system:

1) Turn the driving mode switch (if

equipped) to “LOCK” position.

2) Shift the gearshift 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.

If the driving mode switch (if equipped) is

in “LOCK” position, vehicle speed is main-

tained at approximately 10 km/h (6 mph)

when going down a hill.

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Hill descent control indicator light

NOTE:

If the hill descent control indicator blinks

when you push the hill descent control

switch, the following conditions may not be

fulfilled.

• When the hill descent control sys-

tem is used continuously for a long

time, the temperature of the brake

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.

• The driving mode switch (if equipped) is

in “LOCK” position

• 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

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When the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-

tion, or the ignition mode is “ON”, this light

comes on briefly 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 descent

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 or blinks, while not operating the hill

descent control switch, there is a problem

in this system. Have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

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.

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NOTE:

Hill hold control system

(if equipped)

If any of the following conditions occur,

there may be a problem with the hill

descent control system or the ESP^®sys-

tem. Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

(Continued)

The hill hold control system is designed to

assist you in starting to move up steep or

slippery hills. When you start to move up a

hill, the system helps to prevent the vehicle

from rolling downward (for approximately 2

seconds) while you move your foot from

the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

• 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.

• 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.

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 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.

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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 hill

descent control system and the hill hold

control system. Have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

1) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear

or reverse gear.

2) The parking brake is released.

3) The clutch pedal is depressed.

4) The vehicle is on an upward incline.

• The hill hold control system is not

designed to stop the vehicle on a

hill.

(Continued)

NOTE:

You may hear a sound coming from the

engine when the hill hold control system is

activated. This sound is normal and does

not indicate a malfunction.

NOTE:

You cannot activate the hill descent control

system while this message is displayed.

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Low tire pressure warning light

Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) (if equipped)

The tire pressure monitoring system is

designed to alert you when one or more of

the tires on your vehicle is significantly

under-inflated. The tire pressure monitor-

ing system (TPMS) sensor containing a

unique identification code is mounted on

each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit

tire pressure signals to the receiver of the

tire pressure 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.

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Each tire, including the spare (if provided),

should be checked monthly when cold and

inflated to the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufacturer on

the vehicle placard 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 pressure label, you

should determine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.)

As an added fuel efficiency feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres-

sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illumi-

nates a low tire pressure telltale when one

or more of your tires is significantly under-

inflated.

If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

there may be a problem with the hill

descent control system (if equipped) and

the hill hold control system. Have your

vehicle inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

The hill hold control system will not acti-

vate while this message is displayed.

The word “telltale” in this section, means

an indicator.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure

telltale illuminates, you should stop and

check your tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may

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WARNING

affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping

ability.

WARNING

Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-

tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is

the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-

rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation

has not reached the level to trigger illumi-

nation of the TPMS low tire pressure tell-

tale.

Failure to take corrective action when

the low tire pressure warning light is

not working or when it comes on and

blinks while driving can lead to an

accident.

The load-carrying capacity of your

tires is reduced at lower inflation

pressures. If your tires are even mod-

erately under-inflated, the load on the

tires may exceed the load-carrying

capacity of the tires, which could lead

to tire failure. The low tire pressure

warning light will not alert you to this

condition, because it only comes on

when one or more of your tires

becomes significantly under-inflated.

If the low tire pressure warning light

does not come on for 2 seconds after

the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is

pressed to change the ignition mode

to “ON”, or comes on and blinks

while driving, have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer. Even if the light turns off after

blinking, indicating that the monitor-

ing system has recovered, you

should still have the system checked

by your authorized SUZUKI dealer.

WARNING

Relying only on the tire pressure

monitoring system to determine

when it is necessary to add air to the

tires can result in loss of control or

an accident.

Check and adjust your tire inflation

pressure at least once a month. Refer

to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE” section.

Check

tire

inflation

pressures

monthly when the tires are cold. If

necessary, adjust them to the recom-

mended inflation pressure as speci-

fied on the vehicle’s tire information

placard and in this owner’s manual.

Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE” section.

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NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the low tire

pressure warning light on can lead to

an accident, resulting in severe injury

or death.

(Continued)

If the low tire pressure warning light

does not go off even when you drive

for more than 10 minutes after adjust-

ing the cold tire pressure, there may

be a problem with the TPMS. Have

your vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a

flat tire repair kit instead of a spare

tire, refer to “Flat tire repair kit” in

“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section

for instructions on how to perform

an emergency repair of a flat tire.

• If one or more of your tires is

under-inflated, adjust the inflation

pressure in all of your tires to the

recommended inflation pressure as

soon as possible.

If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on and stays on, reduce your

speed and avoid abrupt steering and

braking. Be aware that driving on a

significantly under-inflated tire can

cause the tire to overheat and can

lead to tire failure, and may affect

steering control and brake effective-

ness. Stop in a safe place as soon as

possible and check your tires.

If the light turns on again shortly after

adjusting the pressure in your tires, you

may have a flat tire. If you have a flat tire,

replace it with the spare tire (if equipped).

Refer to “Jacking instructions” in “EMER-

GENCY SERVICE” section. Refer to

“Replacing tires and/or wheels” for instruc-

tions on how to restore normal operation of

the tire pressure monitoring system after

you have had a flat tire.

The low tire pressure warning light can

come on due to normal causes such as

natural air leakage and pressure changes

caused by changes in temperature or

atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air

pressure in the tires to the pressure shown

on the tire information placard should

cause the low tire pressure warning light to

turn off.

• If you have a flat tire, replace it with

the spare tire (if equipped). Refer to

“Jacking instructions” in “EMER-

GENCY SERVICE” section for tire

replacement. Also refer to “Replac-

ing tires and/or wheels” for instruc-

tions on how to restore normal

operation of the TPMS after you

have had a flat tire.

To make the low tire pressure warning light

go off, adjust the tire pressures when the

tires are cold, and drive the vehicle for

about 10 minutes.

(Continued)

When the adjusted tire pressure is recog-

nized, the low tire pressure warning light

will go off and the information display

shows the current tire pressure (if you

select the TPMS monitor).

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TPMS malfunction indicator

after driving, they are warm. Even if the

tire pressure seems to be good in this

condition, it could fall below the specified

pressure when tires cool down. Also, if

tires are inflated to the specified pres-

sure in a warm garage, the tire pressure

could fall below the specified one when

you drive the vehicle outside in very cold

temperature. If you adjust the tire pres-

sure in a garage that is warmer than the

outside temperature, you should add

1 kPa to the recommended cold tire

inflation pressure for every 0.8°C differ-

ence between garage temperature and

outside temperature.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-

bined with the low tire pressure telltale.

When the system detects a malfunction,

the telltale will flash for about 75 seconds

and then remain continuously illuminated.

This sequence will continue upon subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-

function exists.

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NOTE:

• The information display shows the

above warning and indicator message

when this light comes on.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is not

reset even after the engine is turned off; it

remains in the on state until the normal

conditions are restored.

• When the tire inflation pressure is

adjusted in high altitude areas, the low

tire pressure light may not turn off even

after tire inflation pressure adjustment. In

this case, adjust the inflation pressure to

a slightly higher pressure than the one

shown on the tire information placard.

• The low tire pressure warning light may

turn off temporarily after coming on. This

could be due to increase of surface tem-

perature after long distance driving or

traveling to a high temperature area.

Even if the tire pressure warning light

turns off after coming on, check the infla-

tion pressure of all tires.

• To reduce the chance that the low tire

pressure warning light will come on due

to normal changes in temperature and

atmospheric pressure, it is important to

check and adjust the tire pressures

when the tires are cold. If you check tires

When the malfunction indicator is illumi-

nated, the system may not be able to

detect or signal low tire pressure as

intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur

for a variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or alternate

tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent

the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more tires or

wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the

replacement or alternate tires and wheels

allow the TPMS to continue to function

properly.

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TPMS limitations

NOTICE

The tire pressure monitoring system may

not function properly under certain circum-

stances. In the following situations, the low

tire pressure warning light may come on

and remain on or may blink.

• When you replace a flat tire with the

spare tire.

The tire pressure sensors can be

damaged if you do not take proper

precautions.

• We highly recommend that you

have tires repaired or replaced by

an authorized SUZUKI dealer. The

tire pressure sensors can be dam-

aged by installation or removal of

tires.

• Do not use liquid sealants for a flat

tire unless your vehicle is equipped

with a flat tire repair kit instead of a

spare tire.

• When you include a spare tire during a

tire rotation.

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NOTE:

• When the TPMS sensor is damaged

during a tire replacement or liquid seal-

ants are used to repair a flat tire.

• When the TPMS sensor’s electronic sig-

nal is disturbed in one of the following

ways:

The information display shows the above

warning and indicator message when this

light comes on.

– Electric devices or facilities using simi-

lar radio wave frequencies are nearby.

– A metallic film that may cause radio

wave interference is attached on the

window.

– A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle,

in particular, around the wheels or

wheel housings.

NOTICE

If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on frequently, there may be

something wrong with one or more of

the tires, tire pressure sensors, or the

monitoring system.

– Snow tires that are not installed with

genuine TPMS sensors or tire chains

are used.

If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on frequently, have your vehi-

cle inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

• When you use non-genuine SUZUKI

wheels or tires.

• When the pressure of any tire is too

high.

• When there is a problem with the

receiver of the TPMS controller.

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To check the current tire inflation pres-

sure

TPMS setting

EXAMPLE

• You can check the current tire inflation

pressure on the information display.

• You can set one of the initial value of tire

pressure below that is indicated on the

tire information label.

EXAMPLE

– Comfort Mode

– Eco Mode

– Load Mode

WARNING

(1)

When the loading weight has

changed, adjust the tire pressure

according to the tire information label

and set the initial value via the infor-

mation display. If the loading weight,

tire pressure and initial value do not

match, the tire pressure monitoring

system will not function properly.

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2) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “TPMS” and push the

indicator selector knob.

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1) When the ignition switch is in “ON”

position or the ignition mode is “ON”

and the vehicle is stationary, push and

hold the indicator selector knob (1) on

the instrument cluster for more than 3

seconds to change the information dis-

play to the setting mode.

NOTE:

If you exit the setting mode, select “Back”

and push the indicator selector knob (1).

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EXAMPLE

NOTE:

To set the initial value of tire pressure

EXAMPLE

• If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on, the information display will be

switched to “Type Press” display and the

corresponding tire pressure indication

blinks to alert you which tire(s) is(are)

low pressure.

• The display may not show the tire infla-

tion pressure for about 10 minutes after

the vehicle begins to move. This is

because the TPMS system learns the

tire inflation pressure within this 10 min-

utes. The display will show the tire infla-

tion pressure after 10 minutes passed.

• If you stop the vehicle and turn the igni-

tion switch to “LOCK” position or change

the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), and

leave it for 20 minutes or more, tire pres-

sure will be reset and will be indicated as

0 kPa when the engine is restarted. In

this case, the current tire pressure indi-

cation will recover after driving for a

while. However, if any of tire pressures

has been detected as low pressure

before stopping the engine, the tire pres-

sure indication may not recover and may

be indicated as “---”.

(1)

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3) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “Tyre Press” and push

the indicator selector knob.

1) When the ignition switch is in “ON”

position or the ignition mode is “ON”

and the vehicle is stationary, push and

hold the indicator selector knob (1) on

the instrument cluster for more than 3

seconds to change the information dis-

play to the setting mode.

EXAMPLE

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4) The display shows current tire inflation

pressure.

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4) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select the initial value and

push the indicator selector knob.

EXAMPLE

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2) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “TPMS” and push the

indicator selector knob.

3) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “TPMS Mode” and

push the indicator selector knob.

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5) When the display shows the message

shown in the above illustration, the set-

ting is completed.

NOTE:

EXAMPLE

If you exit the setting mode, select “Back”

and push the indicator selector knob (1).

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Replacing tires and/or wheels

The tire pressure monitoring system, trans-

mitter model S180052024 and receiver

model 40398036 are in compliance with

the essential requirements and other rele-

vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

If you got a flat tire and replaced it with the

spare tire, SUZUKI recommends that you

have an authorized SUZUKI dealer mount

a new tire on the wheel that had the flat

tire. The TPMS is already set up to recog-

nize the ID code of the original wheel, and

normal TPMS operation will be restored.

If you need to replace any wheels on your

vehicle, your dealer must check that TPMS

sensors are installed in the new wheels

and must set up the TPMS to recognize

the new sensors.

NOTE:

A TPMS sensor is not installed in the spare

tire. You should use the spare tire only in

an emergency situation, and should

replace the spare tire as soon as possible

to restore normal TPMS operation.

WARNING

Use of tires or wheels not recom-

mended by SUZUKI can result in fail-

ure of the TPMS.

When replacing tires and wheels, use

only tires and wheels recommended

by SUZUKI as standard or optional

equipment for your vehicle. Refer to

“Tires” in “INSPECTION AND MAIN-

TENANCE” section for additional

information.

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