Can't disable ESP? Button doesn't do anything?

Och · 12-09-2012, 09:46 AM

There is a big ESP OFF button on the dash of my daughters 2013 GV Premium. Nothing seems to happen when I push it - I tried pushing it while driving, while idling in park, while idling in drive with my foot on the brake, etc. What am I doing wrong?

kincer · 12-09-2012, 10:28 AM

You can only turn it off when in 4wheel hi or lo.

Och · 12-09-2012, 10:33 AM

I don't have the 4wd HI/LO switch - mine is 4WD, but it doesn't have that switch.

Seems kind of useless for them to provide the ESP off button if it can't be used?

kincer · 12-09-2012, 10:38 AM

How do you put it in 4wd? Mine is a 2011 Limited and that was a question when I was test driving, Salesman put it in 4hi and then the traction control would disable.

Och · 12-09-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kincer

How do you put it in 4wd? Mine is a 2011 Limited and that was a question when I was test driving, Salesman put it in 4hi and then the traction control would disable.

I think the 4WD is misleading on the Premium. I have no switches/levers to control 4WD in any shape or form. It's most likely just a full time AWD vehicle.

Merko · 12-09-2012, 12:07 PM

How exactly do i know which GV Version i got?

When i search for parts on my car on ebay etc, i can choose "Base" "Luxury" "Premium" "XSport" etc
Makes no sense to me.. All i know is that i got a Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDiS (Diesel) 2006

(sorry for stealing the thread)

Och · 12-09-2012, 12:13 PM

Right now there are only 3 models, at least on the US - base, premium 4wd/rwd, and limited 4wd/rwd.

Base comes in manual transmission and RWD only. Premiums are AT only in either 4wd or rwd. Limited are also AT only, 4WD or RWD, with a bunch of extra features. Limited has the switch that controls 4wd mode and it has a spare tire mounted onto rear door.

I'm not sure of the hierarchy for the older models.

Merko · 12-09-2012, 12:27 PM

Thanks for clearing that up..
However, when i bougth my car, it said "Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006 Limited Edition", but i do have manual transmission. Maybe its different when its a older model

Och · 12-09-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Merko

Thanks for clearing that up..
However, when i bougth my car, it said "Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006 Limited Edition", but i do have manual transmission. Maybe its different when its a older model

Its different with older years, and different options in different countries of course. Seems like yours is very nicely equipped for a 2006.

Merko · 12-09-2012, 12:43 PM

Oh well, the LCD Screen\Radio Unit is something i bougth from China :-)