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Steering lock warning buzzer

Downshifting maximum allowable

speeds

Using the Transaxle

Manual Transaxle

If the steering lock fails to engage due to a

fault in the system when you open the

driver’s door, the interior buzzer will warn

you of this condition with repeated short

beeps. If this happens, have the vehicle

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

Downshifting

2nd to 1st

Km/h (mph)

45 (28)

3rd to 2nd

4th to 3rd

5th to 4th

80 (50)

120 (75)

165 (103)*

*NOTE:

You may not accelerate to the maximum

allowable speed because of the driving sit-

uation and/or the vehicle condition.

EXAMPLE

Starting off

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NOTICE

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.

When downshifting to a lower gear,

make sure not to downshift at the

speed faster than the maximum

allowable speeds for the next lower

speed, or severe engine damage can

result.

Shifting

All forward gears are synchronized, which

provides for quiet, and easy shifting.

Always depress the clutch pedal all the

way to the floor before shifting gears. Keep

the engine speed does not rise into the red

zone of the tachometer.

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S (sport) mode switch

The sport mode switch (1) is used to turn

on and off the sport mode.

Continuously Variable Transaxle

(CVT)

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, be

sure to slow down before down-

shifting. Excessive and/or sudden

changes in engine speed may

cause loss of traction, which could

cause you to lose control.

To turn on the sport mode, push in the

switch and sport mode indicator (2) will

appear on the information display. To turn

off the sport mode, push in the switch

again and sport mode indicator will go off.

(1)

When the engine restarts, the sport mode

is turned to the off automatically.

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

NOTICE

• Make sure that the vehicle is com-

pletely stationary before you shift

into reverse.

NOTICE

(2)

• 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.

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(2) Sport mode indicator

• 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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Gearshift lever

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.

(1)

Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to reverse the vehicle from

stop. Make sure that vehicle is completely

stationary before shifting into Reverse.

Shift without the knob button (1)

pushed in.

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.

NOTE:

• 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” or “R” 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 the “P” position

unless the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position or the ignition mode is “ON” and

the brake pedal is depressed.

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.

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:

L (Low)

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.

The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism

to help prevent accidental shifting. To shift

the gearshift lever:

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NOTE:

4) With the release button (1) pushed,

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)

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 your dealer

for repair.

(1)

NOTICE

(2)

Be sure to take the following precau-

tions to help avoid damage to the

CVT:

• 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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Vehicles with a CVT have an electrically

operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle’s

battery is discharged, or there is some

other electrical failure, the CVT 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.

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 the “ON” or

“ACC” position, or the ignition mode is

“ON” or “ACC”.

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