3-9
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
–The remote controller is in stowage like
the glove box or a door pocket.
–The remote controller is in the sun visor
pocket or on the floor.
• Even when the remote controller is out-
side the “interior workable area”, if it is in
any of the following conditions, you may
be able to start the engine or select the
ignition mode. The “remote controller
outside” warning may not be given at
that time.
–The remote controller is outside the
vehicle but very close to a door.
–The remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel.
Parking Brake Lever
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(1) To set
(2) To release
(3) To release
The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To set the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down and pull the parking
brake lever all the way up. To release the
parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
push the button on the end of the lever
with your thumb, and lower the lever to its
original position.
For CVT vehicles, always set the parking
brake before moving the gearshift lever to
the “P” (Park) position. If you park on an
incline and shift into “P” before setting the
parking brake, the weight of the vehicle
may make it difficult to shift out of “P” when
you are ready to drive the vehicle.
When preparing to drive the vehicle, move
the gearshift lever out of the “P” position
before releasing the parking brake.
WARNING
• Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake effec-
tiveness can be reduced from over-
heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
• If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by autho-
rised Maruti Suzuki workshop.
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully
before leaving your vehicle or it may
move, causing injury or damage.
When parking, make sure the gear-
shift lever for manual transaxle vehi-
cles is in reverse or first gear and the
gearshift lever for CVT vehicles is in
“P” (Park). Remember, even though
the transaxle is in gear or in Park,
you must set the parking brake fully.
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