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DRIVING TIPS

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Keep the air cleaner clean

If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there

will be greater intake resistance, resulting

in decreased power output and increased

fuel consumption.

Keep weight to a minimum

The heavier the load, the more fuel the

vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage

or cargo when it is not necessary.

Keep tire pressure correct

Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel

due to increased running resistance of the

tires. Keep your tires inflated to the correct

pressure shown on the label located below

the driver’s side door latch striker.

Highway Driving

When driving at highway speeds, pay

attention to the following:

• Stopping distance progressively

increases with vehicle speed. Apply the

brakes far enough ahead of the stopping

point to allow for the extra stopping dis-

tance.

• On rainy days, “Hydroplaning” can occur.

“Hydroplaning” is the loss of direct con-

tact between the road surface and the

vehicle’s tires due to a water film forming

between them. Steering or braking the

vehicle while “Hydroplaning” can be very

difficult, and loss of control can occur.

Keep speed down when the road surface

is wet.

• At high speeds, the vehicle may be

affected by side winds. Therefore,

reduce speed and be prepared for unex-

pected buffeting, which can occur at the

exits of tunnels, when passing by a cut of

a hill, or when being overtaken by large

vehicles, etc.

Driving on Hills

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• When climbing steep hills, the car 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 car

from losing momentum.

• When driving down a hill, the engine

should be used for braking by shifting to

next lower gear. (Do this with EITHER a

CVT or manual transaxle.)

EXAMPLE

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Driving on Slippery Roads

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Under wet road conditions you should

drive at a lower speed than on dry roads

due to possible slippage of tires during

braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov-

ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed

and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt

braking, or sharp steering movements.

intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD)

Models

Your i-AWD provides greater traction on

slippery roads than 2-wheel drive models.

However, your i-AWD will not have as

much traction in deep snow, mud or sand

as multipurpose 4WD vehicles. You should

not attempt to drive your i-AWD in deep

snow, mud or sand. i-AWD models are not

sport/utility vehicles, and are not designed

for off-road use.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or

sand, follow the directions below:

1) Shift the transaxle back and forth

between a forward range (or first gear

for manual transaxle) 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, get another vehicle

to pull your vehicle out.

WARNING

Try not to 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, result-

ing in reduced braking efficiency.

Failure to take this precaution could

result in loss of vehicle control.

CAUTION

When descending a down hill,

NEVER turn the ignition key to the

“OFF” position. Emission control

system and CVT (if equipped) dam-

age may result.

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 (25 mph) on the

speedometer. Personal injury and/or

vehicle damage may result from spin-

ning the wheels too fast.

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Driving Tips -> Driving on Hills for Your Suzuki S Cross SUV First Generation (2006-2012)

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