Self-Diagnosis Function

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Self-Diagnosis Function
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

ESP® control module monitors each input and output signals. When ESP® control module detects any malfunction, some of ABS warning light (1), EBD warning light (brake warning light) (2), ESP® warning light (3), SLIP indicator light (4), ESP® OFF light (5) are turned ON and indicate the abnormality to driver.

  • When ignition switch is turned ON, ABS warning light, EBD warning light, ESP® warning light, SLIP indicator light and ESP® OFF light lights for 2 seconds to check its circuit.
  • When no abnormality is detected (the system is in good condition), ABS warning light, EBD warning light, ESP® warning light, SLIP indicator light and ESP® OFF light turn OFF after 2 seconds.
  • When an abnormality in the system is detected, some of ABS warning light, EBD warning light (brake warning light), ESP® warning light, SLIP indicator light and/or ESP® OFF light are turned ON and the area where that abnormality lies is stored in the memory in ESP® control module.
    Fig 1: Illustration Of Brake Warning Lights
    G06866679Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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