2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 134

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You may hear a sound coming from the engine when the hill descent control system is activated. This sound is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Hill descent control Indicator Light NOTE: If the hill descent control indicator does not come on when you push the hill descent control switch, there may be a problem with the hill descent control system or the ESP® system. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. Hill hold control System (if equipped) 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 while you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. 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 conditions. 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. • Do not use the hill hold control system to bring the vehicle to a stop on a hill. The hill hold control system activates for a maximum of about 2 seconds if your foot is moved from the brake pedal when the following condition are all met. 1) The transfer switch is in a position other than "N". 79K050 79K072 When the hill descent control system is activated, the hill descent control indicator comes on. NOTE: If any of the following conditions occur when the hill descent control system is activated, the hill descent control indicator blinks. • The transfer switch is in the "4H" or "N" position • The gearshift lever is in the "P" position • The gearshift lever is moved to the "N" position while driving • The vehicle speed exceeds 25 km/h (15 mph) If the message shown in the above illustration 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. NOTE: You cannot activate the hill descent control system while this message is displayed. 3-35 79K20-03E