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Suzuki Swift Dashboard Warning Lights

Here we have the dashboard warning lights for the Suzuki Swift. The Suzuki Swift has been around since 1983 and is currently now on its
4th generation. The Suzuki Swift dashboard warning lights below cover all generations and all model variations within the range.

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Warning Lights and Messages

On your Suzuki Swift, a warning light or indicator lights flashes or comes on, a message may also be displayed on the information display.
Pay particular attention to red warning lights as they generally represent warnings that require immediate attention.

Below are the Suzuki Swift dashboard warning lights explained. Each symbol meaning is covered along with the appropriate action to take
based on Suzuki’s recommendations.
Symbol Description / Urgency
As an added safety and fuel efficiency feature, the
Suzuki Swift is equipped with a tyre / tire pressure
monitor system (TPMS) that uses a warning light to
inform you that one or more of your tyres is under-
inflated. The warning light will either stay on continuously
Tyre Pressure
or flash.
(Yellow)
Urgency: High
The red exclamation mark in a circle is the Suzuki Swift
brake system warning light. This light illuminates on the
dashboard for three possible reasons:
• The light comes on briefly when the ignition switch is
turned to ON position or the engine switch is pressed to
Brake System
change the ignition mode to ON.
(Red)
• The light comes on when the parking brake is engaged
with the ignition switch or mode set to ON.
• The light comes on when fluid in the brake fluid
reservoir falls below the specified level.
Urgency: High
The Suzuki Swift ABS warning light stands for 'anti-lock
braking system' and is a safety aid to help prevent
locking wheels. The light should come on briefly when
the ignition or button is set to ON. If the light stays on or
comes on when driving, there is a fault with the ABS.
ABS (Amber)
Your stopping brakes will continue to work as normal but
without the ABS features.
Urgency: Medium
The skidding car symbol is the Suzuki Swift ESP, or
Electronic Stability Control system. ESP is activated
each time the engine starts and becomes operational
when vehicle instability is detected. This warning light
flashes 5 times per second when one of the following
ESP (Amber)
systems is activated:
• Stability Control System
• Traction Control System
In this circumstance, slow down and drive carefully.
Urgency: Medium
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What to Do
When the low tyre pressure warning light is lit, one or more
of your tyres is significantly under-inflated. You should stop
and check your tyres as soon as possible and inflate them
to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle's tyre
information placard. If the warning light flashes, this
indicates a malfunction with the tyre pressure monitoring
system.
1. Check to ensure the parking brake is fully released.
2. If the parking brake is fully released, safely pull off the
road and switch off the engine.
3. Check brake fluid levels and add fluid if required.
4. If the light remains on and/or the brake pedal feels soft
and spongy, do not continue driving and contact an
authorised Suzuki specialist.
1. Carefully pull off the road and switch off the engine.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK or change the ignition
mode to LOCK (OFF).
3. Start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then goes out, the ABS
is working as normal.
The warning light should come on briefly with the ignition
switched to ON. If the light stays on or comes on when
driving, there may be something wrong with the ESP
system. Vehicle stability may be reduced in certain driving
conditions. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
ESP can be manually switched off. In this circumstance, the
ESP OFF symbol will display.
OPEN
 The red oil can symbol is an indication that the oil 1. Check engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
level is low or that the lubrication system has a 2. If the low oil pressure light stays on or if the engine does not
malfunction. The Suzuki Swift oil pressure light require topping up with oil, a fault has been detected with the oil
comes on the dashboard at engine start briefly and lubrication system. Do not continue driving and seek assistance
then goes out. If the light comes on when driving, from a Suzuki qualified engineer.
Oil Pressure
pull off the road when safe to do so and stop the
(Red)
engine.
Urgency: Critical

The Suzuki Swift battery warning light comes on It's likely that the engine may stop functioning after a period of
with the ignition switched to ON and goes out time. To increase the time that the engine continues to run,
shortly. If the light stays on or comes on when switch off any nonessential electrical equipment in the vehicle.
driving, there is a fault with the electrical charging
system.
Battery (Red)
• Check alternator / generator belt is not lose or
broken.
• Check battery terminals are properly connected.
Urgency: Critical

The Suzuki Swift Air Bag Dashboard Warning Light
Symbol air bag warning light illuminates when the
ignition is turned to ON or the engine button is set to
ON. The warning light flashes for several seconds
so that you can check it is working. The light will
Air Bag (Red)
come on and stay on if there is a problem with the
air bag system or the seat belt pretensioner system.
Urgency: Medium
Have vehicle serviced and checked as soon as possible. If the
air bag light does not flash or come on briefly when the ignition is
set to ON, or when the engine button is set to ON for more than
10 seconds, or if the light comes on while driving, the air bag
system or seat belt pretensioners system may not activate in the
event of an impact. Certain system electronics and cabling is
located under the front seats. Check to ensure all connections
are firmly in place.

This warning light is the Suzuki Swift malfunction If the light begins flashing and you notice the engine is sounding
indicator light (MIL), or otherwise known as the rough or misfiring, have vehicle check immediately as damage
check engine light. This relates to the computer may occur to the catalytic converter. This light can also relate to
controlled emissions system. If the light comes on or a fault with the automatic transaxle system.
flashes when the engine is running, it indicates that
MIL (Amber)
there is damage in the emissions control system.
The system requires servicing. Fuel economy may
be affected.
Urgency: Medium / High
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 The cog or gear symbol is the Suzuki Swift transaxle warning
light. This light comes on briefly with the ignition or engine
button set to ON. If the light comes on when the engine is
running, there is a problem with the automatic transaxle
system.
Transaxle
Urgency: Medium
(Amber)
The Suzuki Swift key warning light is part of the immobiliser /
keyless push start system. If the key warning light flashes or
stays on, there is a problem with the immobiliser system or the
steering lock cannot be released. If this happens, press the
engine switch and turn the steering wheel to the left and right.
Key (Red)
Urgency: Medium
The Suzuki Swift electric power steering warning light
illuminates on the dashboard when the ignition key or engine
start button are set to ON. If the light stays on or comes on
when you are driving, the power steering system has a
problem. The electric power steering system makes it easier
Power Steering
for the driver to turn the steering wheel. A failure in this system
(Amber)
does not result in the vehicle being unable to steer correctly.
Greater physical effort it required to turn the wheel.
Urgency: Low
The Suzuki Swift engine coolant warning light illuminates on
the dashboard either in blue or red.
Blue: The engine coolant temperature is cold and is not yet
reached optimal running temperature. When the blue light
goes out, the coolant is at optimal running temperature.
Coolant
Red: If the light comes on in red or is flashing red, it indicates
Temperature
(Red/Blue) the engine is overheating.
Urgency: Critical
The vehicle collision symbol is the Suzuki Swift radar brake
support system or dual sensor brake support (if equipped) warning
light. This system monitors the road ahead for potential collision
with other vehicle and pedestrians. When the system is actively
This usually relates to an issue with the automatic
gearbox / transmission. Drive at a moderate speed
and avoid pushing the gearbox through excessive
strain. Have system check as soon as possible. For
CVT models, if the CVT fluid temperature becomes
too high, this light will flash. Stop the vehicle and allow
to fluid to cool down.
If the key warning light flashes and you are unable to
start the engine, first try a different key fob. Try
replacing the battery in the fob if you do not have a
spare at hand. Common issues are the key reader
located around the ignition is faulty. Have vehicle
check with diagnostics equipment to locate fault.
On occasions particularly during heavy use or when
the steering wheel is kept in a fully turned / full lock
position for long periods, the system may temporarily
stop. This is to prevent overheating of the system.
Once the system has cooled, it will resume.
If the red engine coolant light comes on when driving,
pull off the road when safe to do so and shut down the
engine. Wait several minute for the engine to cool
down and check coolant level. Add coolant if required.
If the light stays on or flashes, avoid further driving
and call a Suzuki engineer for assistance. Driving
when the engine is overheating can cause significant
engine damage.
• The radar sensor has malfunctioned. Restart the
engine. If the light stays on, it indicates a failure
where the system requires servicing.
• The surface of the radar sensor is covered in dirt
Brake Support engaged, the warning light flashes. If a fault has been detected and requires cleaning.
(Amber) with the system, the warning light will illuminate and not flash. • The collision warning light comes on along with
System can be manually switched off. The collision alert OFF the ABS and ESP warning lights. This indicates
symbol will display. that the system will be unable to apply extra brake
force. Have system checked.
Urgency: Medium
• The dual sensor brake support system may not
operate when visibility of the dual sensor is poor,
when the temperature of the body of the dual
sensor is high, when the systems related to the
dual sensor brake support stop or when the
vehicle battery has an abnormal voltage.

The Suzuki Swift lane departure warning light flashes when the This system uses the same sensors as the dual
system detects that you are leaving a lane and the indicators have sensor brake support and may be liable to the
not been applied. System can be manually switched off. The lane same issues. If the warning light comes on (non-
departure warning OFF symbol will display. flashing), it indicates a fault with the lane
departure system. Stop when safe to do so and
Lane Departure Urgency: Medium restart the engine. If the warning light stays on,
(Amber)
one of these issues may relate:
• The dual sensor brake support system may not
operate when visibility of the dual sensor is poor.
• When the temperature of the body of the dual
sensor is high.
• When the systems related to the dual sensor
brake support stop.
• When the vehicle battery has an abnormal
voltage.

This symbol represents the Suzuki Swift automatic headlight If this warning light comes on and stays on, it
leveling system. The light come son briefly when the ignition or indicates a fault with the automatic headlight
engine start button are set to ON. leveling system.

Auto Headlight
Leveling

The Suzuki Swift ABS and traction control light coming on together Traction control and the electronic stability control
will usually mean a fault in the anti-lock braking system. Depending system use the same sensors as ABS. Switching
on your model of Suzuki Swift, the TCS (traction control system) or off the engine and restarting may clear the fault. If
ESC / ESP (electronic stability control / program) light may come the light remains on, have the ABS checked.
on with the ABS light.
ABS and
Urgency: Medium
Traction Control

This symbol represents the Suzuki Swift LED headlight system. If this warning light comes on and stays on, it
The light come son briefly when the ignition or engine start button indicates a fault with the LED headlight system.
are set to ON.

LED Headlights
 This warning light is the Suzuki Swift high beam
assist symbol and illuminates in either amber or
green. If the high beam assist warning light comes
on in green, it indicates the system is functioning
correctly. If the warning light come son in amber, it
High Beam
indicates the system is not functioning.
Assist
(Amber/Green) Urgency: Low
The oil and spanner / wrench warning light is an
indication that the Suzuki Swift requires an oil
change and oil filter change.
Urgency: Medium
Oil Service
If the Suzuki Swift ABS and brake system working
light both come on together, both the anti-lock
function and rear brake force control function
(proportioning valve function) of the ABS system
may have failed. The rear wheels may easily skid or
ABS and Brake
the vehicle may spin when braking on a slippery
road or when braking hard at any time.
Urgency: High
This battery symbol is the Suzuki Swift Deceleration
Energy Regeneration warning light.
Recharge
The triangle containing an exclamation mark / point
is the Suzuki Swift master warning light. This
dashboard symbol comes on with ignition / button
set to on for a short time only.
Master Warning
This system uses the same dual sensor system as lane
departure warning and collision / brake support systems. These
warning lights may also come on. If the system stops working,
pull over in a safe place and turn the ignition to OFF. Restart the
vehicle and check the high beam assist light is green and that
lane departure and brake support lights go out (if applicable).
Temporary issues that may prevent high beam assist from
functioning are:
• System may not operate when visibility of the dual sensor is
poor.
• When the temperature of the body of the dual sensor is high.
• When the systems related to the dual sensor brake support
stop.
• When the vehicle battery has an abnormal voltage.
The oil service light comes on for several seconds with ignition
set to ON. If the oil service light stays on, change the oil filter and
engine oil immediately. Engine damage can occur if you continue
driving for long periods with this warning light on.
Drive very carefully and avoid heavy braking. Have vehicle
repaired as soon as possible.
This system regenerates energy into the battery during braking /
deceleration.
The master warning light may flash when other warning
messages or lights illuminate.