2010 Suzuki Kizashi Owner's Manual - Page 90

BEFORE DRIVING 1) Pull off the road and stop carefully. NOTE: Because the disc brake system is selfadjusting, the fluid level will drop as the brake pads become worn. Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is considered normal periodic maintenance. For details of the ABS, refer to "Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section. 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. 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. ESP® Warning Light Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light 52KM133 ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG. 65D529 WARNING If any of the following conditions occur, you should immediately ask an SUZUKI dealer to inspect the brake system. • If the brake system warning light does not go out after the parking brake has been fully released. • If the brake system warning light does not come on when you press the engine switch to change the ignition mode to "ON". • If the brake system warning light comes on at any time during vehicle operation. When you press the engine switch 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. If the ABS light and the brake system warning light stay on, or come on simultaneously when driving, then there may be something wrong with both the rear brake proportioning valve function and anti-lock function of the ABS. If one of these happens, have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake system will function as an ordinary brake system that has no ABS. This light blinks 5 times per second when one of the ESP® systems other than ABS is activated. If this light blinks, drive carefully. When you press the engine switch 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 and remains on, there may be something wrong with the ESP® systems (other than ABS). You should have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. 2-71