Get Driving Tips -> Driving on slippery roads Guide for Suzuki Ignis SUV First Generation (2000-2008)

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DRIVING TIPS

• When climbing steep hills, the vehicle

may begin to slow down and show a lack

of power. If this happens, you should

shift to a lower gear so that the engine

will again be operating in its normal

power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the

vehicle from losing momentum.

• When driving down a hill, the engine

should be used for braking by shifting to

the next lower gear.

While moving uphill/gradient from a

stand still condition

• Apply the parking brake firmly so that the

vehicle does not roll backwards.

• Depress the Clutch pedal and Shift the

gearshift lever to 1st Select position.

• Do not slip the clutch.

• When ready to start, press accelerator

pedal and slowly release the clutch

pedal simultaneously. When the vehicle

starts to move, gradually release the

parking brake.

Driving on slippery roads

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On wet roads, you should drive at a lower

speed than you do on dry roads due to

possible slippage of tires during braking.

When driving on icy, snow-covered or

muddy roads, reduce your speed and

avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt braking,

or sharp steering movements.

WARNING

Do not hold the brake pedal down too

long or too often while going down a

steep or long hill. This could cause

the brakes to overheat, resulting in

reduced braking efficiency. Failure to

take this precaution could result in

loss of vehicle control.

NOTICE

When descending a downhill, Never

turn the ignition key to “LOCK” posi-

tion or press the engine switch to

change the ignition mode to LOCK

(OFF). Emission control system dam-

age may result.

EXAMPLE

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DRIVING TIPS

Tire chains

Tire chains should only be used if they are

needed to increase traction or are required

by law. Check that the chains you use are

the correct size for your vehicle’s tires.

Also check that there is enough clearance

between the fenders and the chains as

installed on the tires.

Install the chains on the front tires tightly,

according to the chain manufacturer’s

instructions. Retighten the chains after

driving about 1.0 km if necessary. With the

chains installed, drive slowly.

Stuck vehicle

If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or

sand, follow the directions below:

1) Shift the transaxle back and forth

between the first gear and reverse. This

will create a rocking motion which may

give you enough momentum to free the

vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator

to keep wheel spinning to a minimum

wheel rpm. Remove your foot from the

accelerator while shifting.

Do not race the engine. Excessive

wheel spin will cause the tires to dig

deeper, making it more difficult to free

the vehicle.

2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few

minutes of rocking, we recommend you

to consult your authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop or a roadside assis-

tance service. If a towing service is not

available in an emergency, your vehicle

may be temporarily towed by a towing

cable or chain secured to the towing

hook either on the front of the vehicle or

on the rear of the vehicle. Refer to

“Frame hooks” in the “OTHER CON-

TROLS AND EQUIPMENT” section.

NOTICE

• If you hear the chains hitting

against the vehicle body while driv-

ing, stop and tighten them.

• If your vehicle is equipped with full

wheel caps, remove the wheel caps

before installing the chains or the

wheel caps can be damaged by the

chain bands.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone to stand near

the vehicle when you are rocking it,

and do not spin the wheels faster

than an indicated 40 km/h on the

speedometer. Personal injury and/or

vehicle damage may result from spin-

ning the wheels too fast.

NOTICE

Do not continue rocking the vehicle

for more than a few minutes. Pro-

longed rocking can cause engine

overheating or transaxle damage.

Driving Tips -> Driving on slippery roads for Your Suzuki Ignis SUV First Generation (2000-2008)

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