Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Lateral G Inspection
2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Lateral G Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Calibrate yaw rate/G sensor assembly, see SENSOR CALIBRATION OF ESP®
- Park vehicle on level surface with parking brake applied and fix wheels with chokes.
- Connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC (1) with ignition OFF.
Special Tool
- SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT)
- Push engine switch to change ignition mode of keyless push start system to "ON" and select menu "DATA LIST" mode of SUZUKI scan tool. Refer to scan tool operator's manual for further details.
- Check "G Sensor (Lateral)" under "DATA LIST" of SUZUKI scan tool in the following vehicle conditions.
- Level condition
- Right-up condition
- Left-up condition
ESP® hydraulic unit/control module if check result is not as specified.
Lateral G specification
LATERAL G SPECIFICATION CHARTVehicle condition G Sensor (lateral) Level condition 0 ± 0.1 G Right-up condition 0.1 ± 0.1 G Left-up condition -0.1 ± 0.1 G
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.