2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 133

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Hill descent control switch approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) when going down a hill. The brake/tail lights come on and the slip indicator light blinks while the hill descent control system applies the brakes to maintain the vehicle speed. 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 accelerator 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. To deactivate the hill descent control system, push the hill descent control switch again. (1) WARNING Do not rely excessively on the hill descent control system. The hill descent control system may not control 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. 79K051 (1) Hill descent control switch To activate the hill descent control system: 1) Turn the transfer switch to the "4H LOCK" or "4L 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 indicator on the instrument cluster will come on and the hill descent control system will be activated. If the transfer switch is in the "4H LOCK" position, vehicle speed is maintained at approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) when going down a hill. If the transfer switch is in the "4L LOCK" position, the vehicle speed is maintained at CAUTION When the hill descent control system is used continuously for a long time, the temperature of the brake system may increase and the hill descent control system may be disabled temporarily. The hill descent control indicator blinks to let you know the system is disabled. 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. 3-34 79K20-03E