Suzuki Celerio Dashboard Warning Lights

The Celerio was first launched by Japanese car manufacturer Suzuki in 2014. Also known in Asia as the Suzuki Cultus (models VXR, VXL and AGS), this guide covers the dashboard warning lights for the Suzuki Celerio and all model variants such as the SZ2 and SZ3.

Dashboard information displays and warning symbol location may vary depending on your model of Celerio / Cultus, but the warning lights all have the same meaning. Locate the warning light on the dashboard diagram above and read the fault description and what action to take below.

Warning Light Meaning:
The Suzuki Celerio brake warning light should come on briefly when the ignition is switched to on and shortly go out. The brake light also comes on when:

• The parking brake has been applied.
• Brake fluid levels are too low.
• Fault with brake system.

What to do:
If the brake warning light remains on, do the following:

1. Ensure the parking brake is properly released.
2. If it is, stop as soon as possible and check brake fluid levels. Add fluid if necessary. Note; Brake fluid levels naturally fall over time as brake pads wear out.
3. If brake fluid levels are sufficient and the parking brake is properly released, there is a brake system fault. On a quiet road, test the brakes by carefully stopping and starting. If the brakes appear safe, drive immediately to your nearest Suzuki workshop.

ABS and Brake Warning Light
If the ABS and brake warning light come on together, it indicates a fault with the rear brake force control (proportioning valve function) of the ABS system has failed. Immediately contact a Suzuki workshop.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The Suzuki Celerio ABS warning light comes on briefly as the ignition is switched to on and goes out shortly after. If the warning light stays on or comes on when you’re driving, there’s a fault with the ABS system. The Suzuki Celerio ABS (anti-lock braking system) is a safety system that prevent wheels from locking whilst under emergency braking. This helps the driver to steer.
What to do:

1. Carefully pull off the road.
2. Turn off the engine and switch the ignition to the ‘lock’ position and restart the engine. If the ABS warning light stays on, have it checked by a Suzuki workshop as soon as possible.

Note
ABS is a separate system to normal brakes and the failure of ABS does not affect normal braking. There is however an increased risk of locking wheels when braking.

Warning Light Meaning:
The Suzuki Celerio malfunction indicator light (MIL) or ‘check engine light’ comes on as part of the computer controlled emissions system and indicates that this system requires servicing. This malfunction light comes on for two possible reasons:

1. A fault has been detected with the emissions control system.
2. A fault has been detected with the continuously variable transaxle system or the Auto Gear Shift system.

What to do:
In either situation, a good Suzuki workshop is required to diagnose and read fault codes to establish where the fault is. It is however possible to obtain your own diagnostic equipment for fault code reading.
Note
If the malfunction warning light begins flashing, have your vehicle checked quickly as there is potential for damage.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The oil light comes on when the ignition is switched on, but should go out shortly. The Suzuki Celerio red oil warning light is an indication of two issues:

• Low engine oil level.
• Low engine oil pressure.

What to do:

1. Do so safely but as a matter of urgency, pull off the road and turn off the engine.
2. Using the dipstick, check engine oil level and add oil if required.
3. If oil levels are normal and/or the oil light remains on, this indicates low oil pressure.

Important
Do not continue to drive. Severe engine damage will likely occur due to the engine lubrication system failing. Contact a Suzuki workshop and arrange for vehicle recovery.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The Suzuki Celerio battery warning light comes on with the ignition switched to on, but should go out shortly after. If the light stays on or comes on when driving, there is a battery charging system fault.
What to do:
There may be limited time before the engine stalls. To prolong engine activity, immediately switch off any non-essential vehicle systems that use electric. Then immediately make your way to a vehicle repair station.

Warning Light Meaning:
The Suzuki Celerio key warning light is the immobiliser active symbol. If the this warning light flashes when the ignition is set to on, you may not be able to start the engine.
What to do:
In this instance:

• Turn the ignition to the ‘lock’ position and then back to the ‘on’ position. If the key symbol continues to flash, there may be a fault with the key or the immobiliser system.
• Ensure you do not have any metal objects near the key when attempting to start the engine.
• Any other immobiliser keys that are in close proximity may interfere with starting the engine.
• The battery may require replacing. Change battery or try the spare key.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The Suzuki Celerio airbag warning light should come on or flash for several seconds when the ignition is set to ‘on’. This is normal and indicates the system is working correctly. If there is a malfunction in the airbag or seat belt pretensioner system, the light will not come on at all, stays on for 10 seconds or more, or comes on when driving.
What to do:
Part of the seat belt pretensioner system is located under the front passenger seat. Ensure there are no obstructions or lose cabling.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The driver seat belt reminder lights up and after 9 mph (15 km/h) will flash in red, an alarm may also sound for 95 seconds depending on the model of Suzuki Celerio. After the alarm has finished, the warning light will illuminate constantly.
What to do:
Fasten the seat belt.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The PASS, or ‘passenger’ seat belt warning light illuminates or flashes when a passenger is present in the front passenger seat. The light flashes and an audible alarm sounds the same as the driver seat belt warning. Objects placed on the front passenger seat may trigger the warning. In this instance remove the object or fasten the seat belt.

Warning Light Meaning:
The door open warning light illuminates in red and remains on until all doors are securely shut, including the boot / tailgate. If the vehicle begins moving, an alarm will ding.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
ESP, or Electronic Stability Program is a combination of driving aid that help to keep the vehicle stable when instability has been detected. The Suzuki Celerio ESP warning light comes on for the following reasons:

• ESP system has been activated due to the vehicle being driven to its limits.
• A fault has been detected.

What to do:

• The ESP light flashes very quickly (5 times per second) indicating that the system is actively attempting to stabilise the vehicle. If this happens, slow down.
• The ESP light is constantly on. This indicates ESP failure, but does not include ABS. Have the ESP system serviced by Suzuki Workshop.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
This warning light illuminating is the Suzuki Celerio ENG A-STOP, or engine auto start / stop system. When the engine has been stopped by the ENG A-STOP system, this light illuminates on the dashboard. There are some instances where the engine start stop system doesn’t work.
What to do:
If the Suzuki Celerio engine start stop system wont work, here are the possible reasons:

• The ENG A-STOP button has been pressed to deactivate the system.
• The ENG A-STOP OFF flashes. This is a fault.
• Engine coolant is either too low or too high.
• The Vehicle battery power is too low.
• The Vehicle battery temperature is too low or too high.
• Brake booster vacuum is too low.
• You pressed the accelerator pedal.
• The system may not work during or just after the ABS or ESP systems have been activated.
• During first use of the vehicle as the system activates.
• After ENG A-STOP has restarted the engine, but the vehicle has not exceeded 6 km/h.
• The engine has started with the hood / bonnet open.
• When the vehicle has stopped after reversing.

Warning Light Meaning:
The Suzuki Celerio ENG A-STOP OFF warning light indicates that the system has been manually deactivated and this warning light illuminates. The ENG A-STOP OFF warning light flashes indicating a fault with the system.
What to do:
Have vehicle checked by a Suzuki workshop.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
This is the rear fog lights symbol. When the rear fog lights are switched on, this symbol illuminates on the dashboard.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
This is the main / full beam headlights symbol. When the full beam headlights are switched on, this blue symbol illuminates on the dashboard.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The theft deterrent warning light located in the Suzuki Celerio dashboard flashes, indicating to thieves that the car has a security system.
Note
If the theft deterrent warning light flashes for 15 seconds when the ignition switch is set to ‘on’, there is a problem with the electrical control system.

Warning Light Meaning:
This is the Suzuki Celerio engine coolant light and it illuminates in blue or red.

• Blue indicates the engine is cold and goes out when the engine is at optimal running temperature.
• Flashing red indicates that the engine is running too hot.
• Stable red indicates the engine is overheating.

What to do:

• Flashing red – reduce engine load and slow down. Keep engine speed (RPM) as low as possible until the light goes out. Switch off the air conditioner (if applicable). Pull over as quickly but as safely as possible and keep the engine running at idle until the warning light goes out.
  If the warning light stays on
• Stable red indicates an overheating engine and requires immediate attention as damage may occur. Turn off the engine and allow several minutes for it to cool. Check engine coolant in the reservoir tank. If it is low or below the MIN. marker, add coolant. Check water pump pulleys and belt are not broken or slipping. Check for leaking water under the engine.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The Suzuki Celerio depress brake pedal indicator light comes on if you do not press the brake pedal under the following conditions:

• When starting the engine.
• When the engine is on and the gearshift lever is shifted from ‘N’ position to ‘D’ position, ‘M’ or ‘R’ position.
• When the ignition is switched to ‘ON’ and the engine is off and the gearshift lever is moved to any position.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The steering wheel and exclamation mark is the Suzuki Celerio power steering warning light. The warning light can illuminate either as a permanent fault or temporary.
Permanent fault
If the warning light comes on during normal driving and stays on, a fault has been detected. The steering wheel may feel much heavier and harder to steer at slow speeds. Have the system serviced by a Suzuki workshop when possible.
Temporary fault
If you have been:

• Steering from left to right lock continuously and quickly.
• Kept the steering on full lock for an extended period of time.

This may cause the power steering motor to overheat and the system temporarily shuts down to prevent damage. The power steering system will be restored when the motor cools.

Warning Light Meaning:
This is the trip meter selector knob. This item allows you to change from trip meter A, trip meter B, odometer, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption or average fuel consumption range.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The Suzuki Celerio tyre pressure warning light will either illuminate stable, or flash.
Stable
This warns the driver that one or more vehicle tyres has lost pressure. The system does not work at speeds under 35 km/h. If this light comes on, stop as soon as you safely can and check vehicle tyres. Inflate or replace with the spare if necessary. The tyre pressure inflation label inside the driver’s door provides the pressures to use. After you have adjusted tyre pressures, the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) must be reset. To reset the tyre pressure monitoring system:

1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the TPMS reset switch for 3 seconds or more (look for the button with the warning light symbol on it).
3. Release the button once it starts flashing.
4. The warning light will go out when the reset procedure is complete.

Flashing
When a fault has been detected with the tyre pressure monitoring system, the warning light will flash for around 75 seconds, then remain on.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
The cog and exclamation mark is the Suzuki Celerio transaxle warning light. The warning light may illuminate stable or flash.
Stable
A fault has been detected with the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) or the Auto Gear Shift system. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Flashing
The light will begin to flash if the Auto Gear Shift system temperature becomes too high. As soon as possible, pull over, stop the vehicle and allow the system to cool.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
When the left or right turn signal / indicators has been applied, the corresponding green arrow on the dashboard panel will flash along with the respective turn signal light. When the hazard warning lights have been switched on, both arrow flash along with all turn signal lights.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
When this warning light comes on, refuel as soon as possible. Running out of fuel can potentially damage the engine.

 

Warning Light Meaning:
This know can be turned to increase or decrease the brightness of the dashboard instrument control panel.