Get Operating Your Vehicle -> Starting the Engine Guide for Suzuki S Cross SUV First Generation (2006-2012)

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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Clutch Pedal (1)

(For manual transaxle)

The clutch pedal is used to disengage the

drive to the wheels when starting the

engine, stopping or shifting the gearshift

lever. Depressing the pedal disengages

the clutch.

Brake Pedal (2)

Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with

either front and rear disc brakes or front

disc brakes and rear drum brakes.

Depressing the 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 cold, wet, snow, etc.

Accelerator Pedal (3)

This pedal controls the speed of the

engine. Depressing the accelerator pedal

increases power output and speed.

Starting the Engine

Before Starting the Engine

1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.

2) Manual Transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neu-

tral) and depress the clutch pedal all

the way to the floor. Hold the clutch

pedal while starting the engine.

CVT – If the gearshift lever is not in “P”

(Park) position, shift into “P”. (If you

need to re-start the engine while the

vehicle is moving, shift into “N”.)

NOTE:

The engine of manual transaxle vehicle will

not start unless the clutch pedal is

depressed.

NOTE:

CVT vehicles have a starter interlock

device which is designed to keep the

starter from operating if the transaxle is in

any of the drive positions.

CAUTION

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.

WARNING

If brake squeal is excessive and

occurs each time the brakes are

applied, you should have the brakes

checked by your SUZUKI dealer.

WARNING

Do not “ride” the brakes by applying

them continuously or resting your

foot on the pedal. This will result in

overheating of the brakes which

could cause unpredictable braking

action, longer stopping distances or

permanent brake damage.

WARNING

Make sure that the parking brake is

set fully and the transaxle is in Neu-

tral (or Park for vehicles with a CVT)

before attempting to start the engine.

Cruise Control: 7, 8

Remote Audio Controls:

Horn: 6

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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Starting a Cold Engine

With your foot off the accelerator pedal,

crank the engine by turning the ignition key

to “START”. Release the key when the

engine starts.

If the engine does not start after 15 sec-

onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,

then press down the accelerator pedal to

1/3 of its travel and try cranking the engine

again. Release the key and accelerator

pedal when the engine starts.

If the engine still does not start, try holding

the accelerator pedal all the way to the

floor while cranking. This should clear the

engine if it is flooded.

If you are unable to start the engine using

this procedure, consult your SUZUKI

dealer.

Starting a Warm Engine

Use the same procedure as for “Starting a

Cold Engine”.

Engine Block Heater

(if equipped)

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The engine block heater will help you start

the engine more easily in very cold

weather (–18°C (0°F) or below). To use the

engine block heater:

1) Turn off the engine.

2) Open the engine hood.

3) Untie the block heater cord and remove

the block heater plug cap. When the

engine block heater is not in use,

ensure the heater cord is secured to

prevent contact with any moving parts.

4) Using a heavy-duty, three-prong

grounded extension cord, plug the

female end into the block heater socket

and the male end into a normal,

grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

NOTE:

Activate the heater at least four hours

before you start the engine. However, as

the heating time varies depending on the

ambient temperature and other factors,

adjust the time by observing the engine

cranking condition.

After using the block heater:

1) Unplug the extension cord and reinstall

the plug cap.

2) Tie the block heater cord back to its

original position.

CAUTION

• Stop turning the starter immedi-

ately after the engine has started or

the starter system can be dam-

aged.

• Do not crank the engine for more

than 15 seconds at a time. If the

engine doesn’t start on the first try,

wait about 15 seconds before try-

ing again.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury

caused by electrical shock or fire:

• Do not plug the cord into a non-

grounded outlet. Only use a prop-

erly grounded three-prong 110-volt

AC outlet.

• Do not use a 2-wire (non-grounded)

extension cord.

• Only use a heavy-duty, three-prong

extension cord rated for at least 15

amps.

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