2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 68

INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake System Warning Light 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. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light 65D477 This light comes on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. The light also comes on under the following conditions: 1) when the parking brake is engaged, and 2) when the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir falls below the specified level. The light should go out after fully releasing the parking brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is adequate. 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: 1) Pull off the road and stop carefully. WARNING 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 parking brake has been fully released. • If the brake system warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. • If the brake system warning light comes on at any time during vehicle operation. 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. 65D529 When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, 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 system. 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 has no ABS. 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. 4-5