OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Clutch pedal (1)
A clutch pedal is used to disengage the
driving force to the wheels when starting
the engine, stopping, or shifting the gear-
shift lever. Depressing the pedal disen-
gages the clutch.
A WARNING
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch dam-
age, or unexpected loss of engine
braking.
Brake pedal (2)
Your vehicle is equipped with either front
and rear disc brakes or front disc brakes
and rear drum brakes. Depressing a brake
pedal applies both sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-
mal condition caused by environmental
factors such as temperature, humidity or
dust, etc.
A WARNING
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by a SUZUKI dealer.
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A WARNING
Do not apply brakes continuously or
rest your foot on the brake pedal.
This will result in overheating of the
brakes which could cause unpredict-
able braking action, longer stopping
distances, or permanent brake dam-
age.
Accelerator pedal (3)
An accelerator pedal controls the speed of
the engine. Depressing the accelerator
pedal increases power output and speed.
Starting engine
Before starting engine
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NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with Brake Over- fl..l""'"-i ®
ride System. If you depress both the accel-
erator pedal and the brake pedal
simultaneously, the engine power output
may be suppressed.
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual transmission - Shift into "N"
(Neutral). Hold the clutch pedal and
brake pedal fully depressed.
Automatic transmission - If the gear-
shift lever is not in "P" (Park) position,
shift into "P" (Park). (If you need to
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into "N".)
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