2009 Suzuki SX4 Owner's Manual - Page 81

Warning and Indicator Lights: 8 INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake System Warning Light WARNING (Continued) • If one or more of your tires is under-inflated, adjust the inflation pressure in all of your tires to the recommended inflation pressure as soon as possible. Be aware that driving on a significantly under-inflated tire can cause the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure, and may affect steering control and brake effectiveness. This could lead to an accident, resulting in severe injury or death. Refer to "Tire Pressure Monitoring System" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section for additional details on the tire pressure monitoring system. Refer to "Tires" in the "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for information on maintaining proper tire pressure. 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. 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 this light and the ABS 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 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. 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. 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. 4-4 80J22-03E