Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Diagnostic Information and Procedures

EBD warning light (Brake warning light) remains lit for more than 2 seconds after setting ignition “ON”

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Condition Possible Cause Action
EBD warning light (Brake warning light) remains lit for more than 2 seconds after setting ignition “ON”
Parking brake applied
Release parking brake and check that EBD warning light (brake warning light) turns OFF.
Insufficient amount of brake fluid
Check brake fluid level. icon 
Faulty parking brake switch circuit and/or brake fluid level switch circuit
Check BCM and its circuit.
•Ignition switch model: icon 
•Keyless push start model: icon 
Faulty parking brake switch and/or brake fluid level switch
Check parking brake switch and/or brake fluid level switch.
•Parking brake switch: icon 
•Brake fluid level switch: icon 
Malfunctioning EBD system
Perform ESP® system check. icon 
Faulty ESP® control module power supply and ground circuits
Check ESP® control module power supply and ground circuits. icon 
Malfunctioning CAN communication system
Check CAN communication system.
•M16A model: icon 
•K14C model: icon 
•D16AA model: icon 
Faulty BCM
Check BCM and its circuit.
•Ignition switch model: icon 
•Keyless push start model: icon 
Faulty ESP® control module
Replace ESP® control module. icon 
Malfunctioning EBD warning light circuit
Check EBD warning light circuit. icon