Get OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE -> Using transaxle Guide for Suzuki Swift 4 Door Fourth Generation (2023-2026)

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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 condition.

Returning ignition mode to LOCK

(OFF)

Using transaxle

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.

WARNING

• 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).

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 unexpected

accident.

NOTE:

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:

• 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.)

NOTE:

NOTICE

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 cannot

use a request switch or keyless push start

system remote controller to lock the doors.

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 transaxle can result.

• 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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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,

slow down before downshifting.

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) in the

instrument cluster will come on. To turn off

the sport mode, push in the switch again

and sport mode indicator will go off.

EXAMPLE

(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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NOTICE

(1) S (sport) mode switch

Check that the vehicle is completely

stationary before you shift into

reverse.

(2)

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(2) Sport mode indicator

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Gearshift lever

EXAMPLE

R (Reverse)

Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in and the brake pedal

depressed.

Use this position to reverse the vehicle

from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com-

pletely stationary before shifting into

Reverse.

(1)

Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in.

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 10 km/h (6 mph), the transaxle

will not shift into reverse.

Shift without the knob button (1)

pushed in.

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”, “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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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.

(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.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal driving.

WARNING

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.

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:

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.

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:

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.

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.

4) With the release button (1) pushed,

push the knob button (2) and shift the

gearshift lever to the desired position.

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”.

(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.

• 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.

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.

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