Get OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE -> Using transmission Guide for Suzuki Jimny SUV Fourth Generation (2018-2026)

NOTE:

Automatic transmission vehicles have a

starter interlock device which is designed

to keep the starter from operating if the

transmission is in any of the drive posi-

tions.

A WARNING

Check that the parking brake is set

fully and the transmission is in Neu-

tral (or Park for vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission) before

attempting to start the engine.

Starting a cold and warm engine

With your foot taken off the accelerator

pedal, crank the engine by turning the igni-

tion key to "START". Release the key

when the engine starts.

NOTICE

• Stop turning the starter immedi-

ately after the engine has started or

the starter system can be dam-

aged.

For protection of a lead-acid bat-

tery and a starter motor, do not use

the starter motor by turning the key

to "START" for more than 12 sec-

onds at a time. If the engine dose

not start, turn the key to

11

LOCK"

position and wait for more than 30

seconds before trying again. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer

or a qualified workshop.

If the engine does not start after 12 sec-

onds of cranking, wait about 30 seconds,

and then press down the accelerator pedal

to 1/3 of its stroke and try cranking the

engine again. Release the key and accel-

erator pedal when the engine starts.

If the engine still does not start, depress

the accelerator pedal all the way to the

fioor while cranking.

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Using transmission

A WARNING

Do not hang any items on the gear-

shift lever and do not use the gear-

shift lever as a handrest. Otherwise,

it could prevent proper operation of

the gearshift lever and cause its mal-

function, resulting in an accident.

Manual transmission

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Starting off

To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the

way to the floor and shift into 1 st gear.

After releasing the parking brake, gradu-

ally release the clutch. When you hear a

change in the engine's sound, slowly press

the accelerator while continuing to gradu-

ally release the clutch.

Shifting

All forward gears are synchronized and

provide quiet and easy shifting. Always

depress the clutch pedal all the way to the

floor before shifting gears. Keep the

engine speed from rising into the red zone

of the tachometer.

Downshifting maximum allowable

speeds

Transfer lever in "2H" or "4H" position

Downshifting

km/h (mph)

2nd to 1st

40 (25)

3rd to 2nd

75 (47)

4th to 3rd

105 (65)

5th to 4th

150 (93)*

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Transfer lever in "4L" position

Downshifting km/h (mph)

2ndto1st 20 (12)

3rd to 2nd 35 (22)

4th to 3rd

50 (31)

5th to 4th 75 (47)*

*NOTE:

You may not accelerate to the maximum

allowable speed because of the driving sit-

uation and/or the vehicle condition.

NOTICE

Do not downshift to a lower gear at

the speed faster than the maximum

allowable speeds for the next lower

speed) or severe damage to engine

and transmission can result.

A WARNING

• Reduce your speed and downshift

to a lower gear before going down

a long or steep hill. A lower gear

will allow the engine to provide

braking. Avoid riding the brakes or

they may overheat, resulting in

brake failure.

When driving on slippery roads,

slow down before downshifting.

Excessive and/or sudden changes

in engine speed may cause loss of

traction, which could cause you to

lose control.

NOTICE

Check that the vehicle is completely

stationary before you shift into

reverse.

NOTICE

To help avoid clutch damage, do

not use the clutch pedal as a foot-

rest while driving or use the clutch

to keep the vehicle stationary on a

slope. Depress the clutch fully

when shifting.

• When shifting or starting off, do not

race the engine. Racing the engine

can shorten engine life and cause

negative effect to smooth shifting.

Automatic transmission

Gearshift lever

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The gearshift lever is designed so that it

cannot be shifted out of "P" position unless

the ignition switch is in "ON" position and

the brake pedal is depressed.

Use the gearshift lever positions as fol-

lows:

P (Park)

Use this position to lock the transmission

when the vehicle is parked or when start-

ing the engine. Shift into Park only when

the vehicle is completely stationary.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to reverse the vehicle

from stop. Make sure that vehicle is corn-

pletely stationary before shifting into

Reverse.

N (Neutral)

Use this position for starting the engine if

the engine stalls and you need to restart it

while the vehicle is moving. You may also

shift into Neutral and depress the brake

pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during

idling.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal driving.

With the gearshift lever in "D" range you

?an get an automatic downshift by press-

ing the accelerator pedal. The higher the

vehicle speed is, the more you need to

press the accelerator pedal to get a down-

shift.

2 (Low2)

Use this position to provide extra power

when climbing hills, or to provide engine

braking when going down hills.

L (Low 1)

Use this position to provide maximum

power when climbing steep hills or driving

through deep snow or mud, or to provide

maximum engine braking when going

down steep hills.

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A, WARNING

Always depress the brake pedal

before shifting from "P" (Park) (or

"N" (Neutral) if the vehicle is station-

ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to

help prevent the vehicle from moving

unexpectedly when you shift.

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The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism

to help prevent accidental shifting. Shift the

gearshift lever as follows:

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( 1 ) knob button

Shift with the knob button (1)

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pushed in and the brake pedal

depressed.

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Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in.

D-D

Shift without the knob button (1)

pushed in.

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NOTICE

• Do not shift the gearshifl lever into

11

R" while moving forward, or the

transmission may be damaged. If

you shift into "R" when the vehicle

speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph),_the

transmission will not shift mto

reverse.

Be sure to take the following pre-

cautions to help avoid damage to

the automatic transmission:

- Make sure that the vehicle is

completely stationary before

shifting into

11

P" or "R".

- Do not shift from up" or "N" to

"R" "D" or "L

11

when the engine

is r~nning above idle speed.

- Do not rev the engine with the

transmission in a drive position

{uR",

11

D" or

11

~") and the front

wheels not movmg.

- Do not use the accelerator to

hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the

vehicle's brakes.

NOTE:

• Always shift the gearshift lever without

pushing in the knob button except when

ou shift from "P" to "R", from "D" to "2",

rrom "2" to "L ", from "N" to "R''. or from "R"

to "P". If you always push m the knob

button when shifting the gearsh1ft lever.

Id h

.ft · t "P" "R" "2" or "L" by

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mistake.

If driver's or passenger's knee hits the

gearshift lever while driving, the lever

could move and the gear could be

changed unexpectedly.

Overdrive off switch

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OFF ON

(1) Overdrive off switch

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The transmission is a 4-speed (3-speed

plus overdrive) automatic transmission. By

operating the overdrive off switch, the

transmission can be converted to a 3-

speed automatic transmission that will not

move to the overdrive position. To convert

the transmission to the 3-speed mode,

push in the overdrive off switch and

release it.

To return the transmission to the 4-speed

mode, push in the overdrive off switch

again:

When the ignition switch is turned to the

"ACC" position, the transmission in the 3-

speed mode is converted to the 4-speed

mode automatically.

The 3-speed mode is suitable for the fol-

lowing driving conditions:

Driving on hilly, winding roads

- You can drive more smoothly with less

frequent gear changing

Going down a steep hill

- Some engine braking is provided

If you cannot shift automatic trans-

mission gearshift lever out of "P"

(PARK)

Left hand drive vehicle

(1)

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The automatic transmission vehicles have

an electrically operated park-lock feature.

If the vehicle's lead-acid battery is dis-

charged, or there is some other electrical

failure, the automatic transmission cannot

be shifted out of Park in the normal way.

Jump starting may correct the condition. If

not, follow the procedure described below.

This procedure will permit shifting the

transmission out of Park.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly

applied.

2) If the engine is running, stop the

engine.

3) Make sure the key is in "ON" or "ACC"

position.

4) Remove the cover (1) over the button.

5) With the knob button (1) pushed by the

key or the flat end rod, push the knob

button (2) and shift the gearshift lever to

the desired position.

This procedure is for emergency use only.

If repeated use of this procedure is neces-

sary, or the procedure does not work as

described, take your vehicle to a SUZUKI

dealer for repair.

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Right hand drive vehicle

(2)

78RB03006

The automatic transmission vehicles have

an electrically operated parklock feature. If

the vehicle's lead-acid battery is dis-

charged, or there is some other electrical

failure, the automatic transmission cannot

be shifted out of Park in the normal way.

Jump starting may correct the condition. If

not, follow the procedure described below.

This procedure will permit shifting the

transmission out of Park.

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1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly

applied.

2) If the engine is running, stop the

engine.

3) Make sure the key is in "ON" or "ACC"

position.

4) With the release button (1) pushed,

push the knob button (2) and shift the

gearshift lever to the desired position.

This procedure is for emergency use only.

If repeated use of this procedure is neces-

sary, or the procedure does not work as

described, take the vehicle to a SUZUKI

dealer for repair.

Gearshift indicator

(if equipped)

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In the following cases, the gearshift indica-

tor is indicated in the information display

when the ignition switch is in "ON" position.

• When the gearshift lever is in a position

other than "N" (Neutral).

When the transfer lever is in "2H" or "4H"

position.

For vehicles equipped with the cruise

control, when the system is not in use.

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