2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 133

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ABS will help you avoid skidding by electronically controlling braking pressure. It will also help you maintain steering control when braking on slippery surfaces or when braking hard. The ABS works automatically, so you do not have to use any special braking technique. Just push the brake pedal down without pumping. The ABS will operate whenever it senses that wheels are locking up. You may feel the brake pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating. (For more information on ABS, see "Braking" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.) NOTE: If the ABS system is activated, you may hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsating in the brake pedal. This is normal and indicates that the brake fluid pressure is being controlled properly. WARNING • The ESP® may not work properly if tires or wheels other than those specified in the Owner's Manual are used. When replacing tires or wheels, use only the size and type specified in this Owner's Manual. • The ESP® may not work properly if tires are not inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure. • The ESP® may not work properly if tires are fitted with tire chains. • The ESP® may not work properly if the tires are excessively worn. Be sure to replace tires when the tread wear indicators in the grooves appear on the tread surface. • The ESP® is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road. The ESP® indicator lights are described below: SLIP Indicator Light 79K019 The SLIP indicator light in the instrument cluster blinks 5 times per second when one of the following systems is activated. • Stability control system • Traction control system • Hill descent control system (if equipped) CAUTION If the SLIP indicator light comes on and stays on while driving, there may be a malfunction of the ESP® systems (other than ABS). You should have the systems inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. NOTE: When the SLIP indicator light comes on and stays on while driving, indicating a malfunction of the ESP® systems (other than ABS), the brake system will function as an ordinary ABS with no additional ESP® functions. WARNING • The ESP® may not work properly if engine related parts such as the muffler are not equivalent to standard equipment or are extremely deteriorated. • Do not modify the vehicle's suspension since the ESP® may not operate correctly. 3-32 79K21-03E