Get OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE -> Using transaxle Guide for Suzuki Swift 4 Door First generation (2004-2009)

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“LOCK” (OFF) mode reminder buzzer

If the driver’s door is opened without

returning the ignition mode to “LOCK”

(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, a

buzzer sounds to warn you of this condi-

tion.

Returning ignition mode to “LOCK”

(OFF)

Using transaxle

Automatic transaxle or CVT – To ensure

safety, the ignition mode can be returned

to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the engine

switch only when the gearshift lever is

placed in “P” position without pressing the

knob button.

Manual transaxle

• If you open the driver’s door after press-

ing the engine switch to change the igni-

tion mode to “ACC”, the interior buzzer

beeps intermittently.

• The buzzer will stop sounding if you then

push the engine switch twice, thus bring-

ing it back the ignition mode to “LOCK”

(OFF).

NOTE:

In the case of an automatic transaxle or

CVT, the ignition mode cannot be returned

to “LOCK” (OFF) position if the gearshift

lever is in any other position than “P”.

Certain problems such as a fault in engine

system may prevent the engine switch

from going back to “LOCK” (OFF) mode. If

this happens, have the vehicle inspected

by an authorized SUZUKI dealer after

doing the following:

NOTE:

Whenever you leave the vehicle, check

that you have returned the ignition mode to

“LOCK” (OFF) using the engine switch and

then lock the doors. Without returning the

ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), you can-

not use a request switch or keyless push

start system remote controller to lock the

doors.

EXAMPLE

Starting off

To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the

way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.

After releasing the parking brake, gradually

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.

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• Lock the doors using the key to prevent

theft. (The request switches and the key-

less push start system remote controller

cannot be used to lock them.)

• Disconnect the negative cable from the

lead-acid battery to prevent discharge.

Steering lock warning buzzer

If the steering lock fails to engage due to a

fault in the system when the ignition mode

is turned to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the

engine switch and any door (including the

tailgate) is opened or closed, the interior

buzzer will warn you of this condition with

repeated short beeps. If this happens,

have the vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

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WARNING

Shifting

For K12C engine models

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

km/h (mph)

22 (13)

• 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.

2nd to 1st

3rd to 2nd

4th to 3rd

5th to 4th

80 (49)

125 (77)

175 (108)*

Downshifting

speeds

maximum

allowable

*NOTE:

For K10C engine models

You may not accelerate to the maximum

allowable speed because of the driving sit-

uation and/or the vehicle condition.

Downshifting

km/h (mph)

2nd to 1st

3rd to 2nd

4th to 3rd

5th to 4th

23 (14)

85 (53)

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.

135 (84)

190 (118)*

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.

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pletely stationary before shifting into

Reverse.

The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism

to help prevent accidental shifting. Shift the

gearshift lever as follows:

6-Speed automatic transaxle

Gearshift lever

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.

EXAMPLE

(1)

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal driving.

With the gearshift lever in “D” range you

can 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.

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(1) knob button

The gearshift lever is designed so that it

cannot be shifted out of “P” position unless

the ignition switch is in “ON” position or the

ignition mode is “ON” and the brake pedal

is depressed.

Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in and the brake pedal

depressed.

M (manual mode)

Use this position for driving in the manual

mode.

Refer to “Manual mode” later in this section

for details on how to use the manual mode.

Use the gearshift lever positions as fol-

lows:

Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in.

WARNING

P (Park)

Use this position to lock the transaxle

when the vehicle is parked or when start-

ing the engine. Shift into Park only when

the vehicle is completely stationary.

Shift without the knob button (1)

pushed in.

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.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to reverse the vehicle

from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com-

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NOTE:

(1)

(2)

EXAMPLE

• Always shift the gearshift lever without

pushing in the knob button except when

you shift from “P” to “R”, from “D” to “M”,

from “N” to “R” or from “R” to “P”. If you

always push in the knob button when

shifting the gearshift lever, you could

shift into “P”, “R” or “M” by 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.

NOTICE

• Do not shift the gearshift lever into

“R” while moving forward, or the

transaxle may be damaged. If you

shift into “R” when the vehicle

speed is over 11 km/h (7 mph), the

transaxle will not shift into reverse.

• Be sure to take the following pre-

cautions to help avoid damage to

the automatic transaxle:

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(1) Manual mode indicator

(2) Gear position

The information display shows the manual

mode indicator and the current gear posi-

tion.

– Make sure that the vehicle is

completely stationary before

shifting into “P” or “R”.

– Do not shift from “P” or “N” to

“R”, “D” or “M” when the engine

is running above idle speed.

– Do not rev the engine with the

transaxle in a drive position (“R”,

“D” or “M”) and the front wheels

not moving.

– Do not use the accelerator to

hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the

vehicle’s brakes.

Manual mode

The automatic transaxle can shift gears

automatically. When using the manual

mode, you can shift gears in the same

manner as conventional manual transaxle.

To use the manual mode, shift the gearshift

lever from “D” to “M”.

NOTE:

• The indicated gear position in the infor-

mation display when you shift from “D” to

“M” is the gear position that was

selected automatically when the gear-

shift lever was in “D”.

• You can change to the manual mode

temporarily by pulling the shift paddle on

the steering wheel toward you when the

gearshift lever is in “D”.

EXAMPLE

Shifting in the manual mode

You can shift gears from 1st to 6th depend-

ing on driving speed.

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NOTE:

To shift up, pull “+” side shift paddle,

located on right side of the steering wheel,

toward you. When you release your finger

from the switch, the switch will return to the

original position.

(1)

(2)

• When the engine is revved, the gear is

shifted up automatically to prevent dam-

age to the engine and the transaxle.

• When the driving speed becomes slow,

the gear shifts down automatically, and

when the vehicle stops, the gear position

will be in 1st gear without shifting the

gearshift lever.

EXAMPLE

To shift down, pull “–” side shift paddle,

located on left side of the steering wheel,

toward you. When you release your finger

from the switch, the switch will return to the

original position.

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(1) Manual mode indicator

(2) Gear position

• If you depress the accelerator pedal a

certain amount, the gear shifts down

automatically even if the gearshift lever

is in the manual mode.

The temporary manual mode will be can-

celed automatically in the following situa-

tions.

NOTE:

• To shift gears continuously, release your

finger from the shift paddle, then pull the

shift paddle again. You cannot shift

gears continuously while holding the

shift paddle toward you.

• When you press and hold the accelera-

tor pedal for a certain period of time with-

out shifting gears.

NOTE:

When you change gear, sometimes the

transaxle may not shift to the desired gear

but a buzzer sounds instead. This is to

maintain good drivability and to protect the

transaxle.

• When driving speed becomes slow.

• When you pull the both “+” and “–” shift

paddle simultaneously, the gear may not

shift.

Using the shift paddle

Canceling the manual mode

To cancel the manual mode, shift the gear-

shift lever from “M” to “D”.

Temporary manual mode

Pull the shift paddle toward you when driv-

ing with the gearshift lever in “D”. The

information display shows the manual

mode indicator and the current gear posi-

tion.

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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, or the ignition mode is “ON” or

“ACC”.

Right hand drive vehicle

If you cannot shift automatic tran-

saxle gearshift lever out of “P”

(PARK)

(2)

(1)

Left hand drive vehicle

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

5) With the release 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.

(2)

(1)

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 an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer for repair.

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The automatic transaxle vehicles have an

electrically operated parklock feature. If the

vehicle’s lead-acid battery is discharged,

or there is some other electrical failure, the

automatic transaxle cannot be shifted out

of Park in the normal way. Jump starting

may correct the condition. If not, follow the

procedure described below. This proce-

dure will permit shifting the transaxle out of

Park.

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The automatic transaxle 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 transaxle 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 transaxle

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, or the ignition mode is “ON” or

“ACC”.

4) With the release button (1) pushed,

push the knob button (2) and shift the

gearshift lever to the desired position.

S (sport) mode switch

The sport mode switch (1) is used to turn

on and off the sport mode.

To turn on the sport mode, push in the

switch and sport mode indicator (2) will

appear in the information display. To turn

off the sport mode, push in the switch

again and sport mode indicator will go off.

Continuously Variable Transaxle

(CVT)

EXAMPLE

(1)

When the engine restarts, the sport mode

is turned to the off automatically.

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 an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer for repair.

The sport mode is suitable for the following

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

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(1) S (sport) mode switch

(2)

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(2) Sport mode indicator

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Gearshift lever

EXAMPLE

P (Park)

Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in and the brake pedal

depressed.

Use this position to lock the transaxle

when the vehicle is parked or when start-

ing the engine. Shift into Park only when

the vehicle is completely stationary.

Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in.

(1)

R (Reverse)

Use this position to reverse the vehicle

from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com-

pletely stationary before shifting into

Reverse.

Shift without the knob button (1)

pushed in.

NOTICE

NOTE:

Do not shift the gearshift lever into

“R” while moving forward, or the

transaxle may be damaged. If you

shift into “R” when the vehicle speed

is over 10 km/h (6 mph), the transaxle

will not shift into reverse.

• Always shift the gearshift lever without

pushing in the knob button (1) except

when you shift from “P” to “R”, from “D”

to “L”, from “N” to “R” or from “R” to “P”. If

you always push in the knob button (1)

when shifting the gearshift lever, you

could shift into “P”, “R” or “L” by 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.

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(1) Knob button

The gearshift lever is designed so that it

cannot be shifted out of “P” position unless

the ignition switch is in “ON” position or the

ignition mode is “ON” and the brake pedal

is depressed.

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.

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.

Use the gearshift lever positions as

described below:

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal driving.

With the gearshift lever in “D” range you

can get an automatic downshift by pressing

the accelerator pedal. The higher the vehi-

cle speed is, the more you need to press

the accelerator pedal to get a downshift.

The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism

to help prevent accidental shifting. To shift

the gearshift lever:

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L (Low)

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, or the ignition mode is “ON” or

“ACC”.

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

5) With the release 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.

If you cannot shift CVT gearshift

lever out of “P” (PARK)

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.

Left hand drive vehicle

(1)

(2)

NOTE:

If you move the gearshift lever to a lower

gear while driving faster than the maximum

allowable speed for the lower gear, the

transaxle will not actually downshift until

your speed drops below the maximum

speed for the lower gear.

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 an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer for repair.

NOTICE

Be sure to take the following precau-

tions to help avoid damage to the

CVT:

EXAMPLE

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Vehicles with a CVT have an electrically

operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle’s

lead-acid battery is discharged, or there is

some other electrical failure, the CVT can-

not be shifted out of Park in the normal

way. Jump starting may correct the condi-

tion. If not, follow the procedure described

below. This procedure will permit shifting

the transaxle out of Park.

• Make sure that the vehicle is com-

pletely stationary before shifting

into “P” or “R”.

• Do not shift from “P” or “N” to “R”,

“D”, or “L” when the engine is run-

ning above idle speed.

• Do not rev the engine with the tran-

saxle in a drive position (“R”, “D”,

or “L”) and the front wheels not

moving.

• Do not use the accelerator to hold

the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-

cle’s brakes.

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