Suzuki sx4 Owner's Manual page 10

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
(8)
or
ABS
(1) (2)
(CD)
BRAKE
(3)
(1) ABS warning light Type 1
(2) ABS warning light Type 2
(3) Brake system warning light
A.
WARNING
65D451
• If the ABS warning light «1) or (2»
on the instrument panel comes on
and stays on while driving, there
may be a problem with the ABS
system. Ask your SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the ABS system immedi-
ately. If the ABS system becomes
inoperative, the brake system will
function as an ordinary brake sys-
tem that has no ABS.
(Continued)
5-9
A.
WARNING
(Continued)
• If the ABS warning light «1) or (2»
and the Brake system warning light
(3) on the instrument panel simulta-
neously stays on or comes on
when driving, both anti-lock func-
tion and rear brake force control
function (Proportioning valve func-
tion) of the ABS system may have
failed. If so, the rear wheels may
easily skid or the vehicle can even
spin in the worst case when brak-
ing on a slippery road or when hard
braking even on a dry paved road.
Ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect
the ABS system immediately. Drive
carefully, avoiding hard braking as
much as possible.
How
the ABS
Works
A computer continuously monitors wheel
speed. The computer compares the
changes in wheel speed when braking. If
the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a
skidding situation, the computer will
change braking pressure several times
each second to prevent the wheels from
locking. When you start your vehicle or
when you accelerate after a hard stop, you
may hear a momentary motor or clicking
noise as the system resets or checks itself.
A.
WARNING
The ABS may not work properly if
tires or wheels other than those
specified in the owner's manual are
used. This is because the ABS works
by comparing changes in wheel
speed. When replacing tires or
wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this owner's manual.