Suzuki Grand Vitara II 2 owners manual page 132

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE How the ABS Works Electronic Stability Program The ESP® has the following three systems: A computer continuously monitors wheel ® (ESP ) speed. The computer compares the Stability Control System ® ESP is a registered trademark of Daimler changes in wheel speed when braking. If The vehicle stabilitycontrol system helps AG. the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a provide integrated control of systems such skidding situation, the computer will as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine change braking pressure several times ® control, etc. This system automatically The Electronic Stability Prog) ram (ESP each second to prevent the wheels from controls the brakes and engine to help pre- helps to control the vehicle during corner- locking. When you start your vehicle or vent the vehicle from skidding when cor- ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It when you accelerate after a hard stop, you nering on a slippery road surface or when also assists you in maintaining traction may hear a momentary motor or clicking turning the steering wheel abruptly. while accelerating on loose or slippery sound as the system resets or checks itself. road surfaces. It does this by regulating theTraction Control System engine’s output, and by selectively apply- The traction control system automatically ® WARNING ing the brakes. In addition, ESP helps tohelps prevent the spinning of wheels when avoid skidding by controlling braking pres- the vehicle is started or accelerated on The ABS may not work properly if sure. slippery road surfaces. The system oper- tires or wheels other than those specified in the owner’s manual are WARNING ates only if it senses that some of the used. This is because the ABS works wheels are spinning or beginning to lose ® traction. When this happens, the system The ESP cannot enhance the vehi- by comparing changes in wheel operates the front or rear brakes and cle’s driving stability in all situations speed. When replacing tires or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. and does not control your vehicle’s wheels, use only the size and type ® specified in this owner’s manual. entire braking system. The ESP can-NOTE: not prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speedYou may hear a clicking sound in the in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safeengine compartment for a few seconds and attentive driver can prevent acci-when you start the engine or just after the ® vehicle begins to move. This means that dents. The capabilities of an ESP- equipped vehicle must never be usedthe above systems are in the self-check as a substitute for careful driving.mode. This sound does not indicate a mal- function. 3-31 79K21-03E

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