2008 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 149

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Adding non-SUZUKI accessories can affect your vehicle's performance. Refer to "Accessories and Modifications" in "Service" in the "Service and Appearance Care" section for more information. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. Torque is also applied to the rear wheels during launches. There may be a slight engagement noise during hard use but this is normal. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is an advanced computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle's brakes and reducing engine power. The ESC system comes on automatically whenever you start your vehicle. The SERVICE STABILITY CTRL message may be displayed in the DIC after first driving the vehicle and exceeding 30 mph 48 (km/h) for 30 seconds. The ESC system is off until the message has turned off. This could take up to 15 minutes. Refer to "DIC Warnings and Messages" in "Driver Information Center (DIC)" in the "Instrument Panel" section for more information. The SERVICE STABILITY CTRL message will stay on if there is a problem with the system. When this message is on, the system is not operational. Adjust your driving accordingly. ESC can be turned off using the traction control button. To disable ESC, press and hold the traction control button for five seconds. ESC can be activated again by pressing the traction control button. 1710823 This light will come on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is overheating. This light will turn off when the rear drive system cools down. If this light stays on, it must be reset. To reset the light, turn the ignition off and then back again. If the light stays on, see your dealer for service. Refer to "All Wheel Drive Off" under "DIC Warnings and Messages" in "Driver Information Center (DIC)" in the "Instrument Panel" section for more information. 1710820 This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will come on and stay on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required. Refer to "Service All-Wheel Drive Light" in "Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators" in the "Instrument Panel" section and "DIC Warnings and Messages" in "Driver Information Center (DIC)" in the "Instrument Panel" section for more information. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning, you can steer, but it will take more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: 4-4