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Suzuki SX4 (2010 year). Manual - part 6

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BEFORE DRIVING

To change the time indication:

Lighting Control Lever

WARNING

1) Push the trip meter selector knob (1)

and the indicator selector knob

(2)

If you attempt to adjust the display

together.

while driving, you could lose control

2) To change the hour indication, turn the

of the vehicle.

indicator selector knob (2) left or right

Do not attempt to adjust the display

repeatedly when the hour indication

while driving.

flashes. To change the hour indication

quickly, turn and hold the indicator

selector knob (2). To set the hour indi-

NOTE:

• If you push the indicator selector knob or

cation, push the the indicator selector

knob (2) and the minute indication will

do not turn the knob for more than 5 sec-

onds while activating the illumination

flash.

3) To change the minute indication, turn

control, the illumination control will be

canceled automatically and the display

the indicator selector knob (2) left or

right repeatedly when the minute indi-

(D) will show the odometer indication.

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• You can change the brightness when the

cation flashes. To change the minute

indication quickly, turn and hold the

position lights or headlights are on even

indicator selector knob (2). To set the

WARNING

if the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

minute indication, push the indicator

“LOCK” position.

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

• When you reconnect the negative (-) ter-

selector knob (2).

ate controls by reaching through the

minal to the battery, the brightness of the

steering wheel.

instrument panel lights will be reinitial-

WARNING

ized. Readjust the brightness according

If you attempt to adjust the display

to your preference.

while driving, you could lose control

of the vehicle.

NOTE:

If you select the lowest brightness level

Do not attempt to adjust the display

when the position lights or headlights are

while driving.

on, the instrument panel lights other than

meter lights are turned off.

NOTE:

When you reconnect the negative (-) ter-

Clock (if equipped)

minal to the battery, the clock indication will

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

be reinitialized. Change the indication

position, the display (E) shows the time.

again to your preference.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Lighting Operation

Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)

EXAMPLE

System

EXAMPLE

The headlights light, but are dimmer than

the low beam, when the following three

(3)

conditions are all met. Also, the D.R.L. indi-

cator light on the instrument panel comes

on.

Conditions for D.R.L. system operation:

1) The engine is running.

(2)

2) The parking brake is released.

3) The headlights are off.

(1)

NOTE:

Be sure to turn the headlights on at night

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or at any time of the day when driving or

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With the headlights on, push the lever for-

weather conditions require the headlights

To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob

ward to switch to the high beams (main

to operate at full brightness and the tail-

on the end of the lever. There are three

beams) or pull the lever toward you to

lights to be on.

positions:

switch to the low beams. When the high

beams (main beams) are on, a light on the

Lights “On” reminder (if equipped)

OFF (1)

instrument panel will come on. To momen-

A buzzer/chime sounds to remind you to

All lights are off.

tarily activate the high beams

(main

turn off the lights if they are left on when

beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever

the ignition key is removed and the driver’s

(2)

slightly toward you and release it when you

door is opened.

Front position lights, tail lights, license

have completed the signal.

plate light and instrument lights are on, but

headlights are off.

(3)

Front position lights, tail lights, license

plate light, instrument lights and head

lights are on.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Front Fog Light Switch

Turn Signal Control Lever

Turn Signal Operation

With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-

(if equipped)

tion, move the lever up or down to activate

the right or left turn signals.

Normal turn signal

EXAMPLE

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WARNING

The front fog light comes on when the fog

light switch is pushed in with the headlights

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

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are on and the beams set to the low beam

ate controls by reaching through the

Move the lever all the way upward or down-

position.

steering wheel.

ward to signal. When the turn is com-

pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever

will return to its normal position.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Lane change signal

Hazard Warning Switch

Windshield Wiper and Washer

EXAMPLE

Lever

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Some times, such as when changing

lanes, the steering wheel is not turned far

Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-

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enough to cancel the turn signal. For con-

vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-

venience, you can flash the turn signal by

nal lights and both turn signal indicators

WARNING

moving the lever part way and holding it

will flash simultaneously. To turn off the

there. The lever will return to its normal

lights, push the switch again.

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

position when you release it.

ate controls by reaching through the

Use the hazard warning lights to warn

steering wheel.

other traffic during emergency parking or

when your vehicle could otherwise become

a traffic hazard.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Windshield Wipers

Windshield Washer

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

MIST

OFF

INT

LO

HI

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If the lever is equipped with the “INT TIME”

To turn the windshield wipers on, move the

control, turn the control forward or rear-

To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the

lever down to one of the three operating

ward to adjust the intermittent wiper opera-

lever toward you. The windshield wipers

positions. In the

“INT” position

(if

tion to the desired interval.

will automatically turn on at low speed if

equipped), the wipers operate intermit-

they are not already on and the “INT” posi-

tently. The “INT” position is very convenient

tion is equipped.

for driving in mist or light rain. In the “LO”

position, the wipers operate at a steady

WARNING

low speed. In the “HI” position, the wipers

• To prevent windshield icing in cold

operate at a steady high speed. To turn off

weather, turn on the defroster to

the wipers, move the lever back to the

heat the windshield before and dur-

“OFF” position.

ing windshield washer use.

Move the lever up and hold it to the “MIST”

• Do not use radiator antifreeze in

position, the windshield wipers will turn on

the windshield washer reservoir. It

continuously at low speed.

can severely impair visibility when

sprayed on the windshield, and can

also damage your vehicle’s paint.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch

CAUTION

(if equipped)

CAUTION

To help prevent damage to the wind-

Clear ice or snow from the rear win-

EXAMPLE

shield wiper and washer system

dow and rear wiper blade before

Washer

components, you should take the fol-

using the rear wiper. Accumulated ice

lowing precautions:

Wiper

or snow could prevent the wiper

•

Do not continue to hold in the lever

blade from moving, causing damage

when there is no windshield

to the wiper motor.

washer fluid being sprayed or the

washer motor can be damaged.

•

Do not attempt to remove dirt from

a dry windshield with the wipers or

Intermittent wiper

you can damage the windshield

and the wiper blades. Always wet

the windshield with washer fluid

before operating the wipers.

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•

Clear ice or packed snow from the

wiper blades before using the wip-

To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear

ers.

wiper switch on the end of the lever for-

•

Check the washer fluid level regu-

ward to the “ON” position. If your vehicle is

larly. Check it often when the

equipped the “INT” position, the rear wiper

weather is bad.

operates intermittently when you twist the

•

Only fill the washer fluid reservoir

switch forward to the “INT” position. To turn

3/4 full during cold weather to allow

the rear wiper off, twist the switch rearward

room for expansion if the tempera-

to the “OFF” position.

ture falls low enough to freeze the

To spray window washer fluid, twist the

solution.

switch rearward from the “OFF” position, or

twist the switch forward from the “ON” posi-

tion. The rear wiper will turn on automati-

cally while spraying the window washer

fluid.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Tilt Steering Lock Lever

Horn

Heated Rear Window and

(if equipped)

Heated Outside Rearview

EXAMPLE

Mirrors (if equipped) Switch

EXAMPLE

Type 1

EXAMPLE

LOCK

UNLOCK

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Press the horn pad on the steering wheel

(1)

to sound the horn. The horn will sound with

The lock lever is located under the steering

the ignition switch in any position.

column. To adjust the steering wheel

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height:

Type 2

1) Pull up the lock lever to unlock the

EXAMPLE

steering column.

2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

height and lock the steering column by

push down the lock lever.

3) Try moving the steering wheel up and

down to make sure it is securely locked

in position.

WARNING

Never attempt to adjust the steering

(1)

wheel height while the vehicle is

moving or you could lose control of

the vehicle.

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BEFORE DRIVING

When the rear window is misted, push this

switch (1) to clear the window.

CAUTION

The heated rear window and the

heated outside rearview mirrors (if

equipped) use a large amount of elec-

tricity. Be sure to turn off after the

window and mirrors have become

(2)

clear.

NOTE:

• The defogger will work only when the

engine is running.

• The defogger will automatically turn off

after the defogger remains on for 15 min-

utes to prevent discharging of the bat-

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tery.

If the outside rearview mirror has the mark

(2), it is also equipped with the heated out-

side rearview mirrors. When you push the

switch (1), both the heated outside rear-

view mirrors and the heated rear window

will operate simultaneously.

An indicator light will be lit when the defog-

ger is on. The defogger will work only

when the engine is running. To turn off the

defogger, push the switch (1) again.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Exhaust Gas Warning

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Daily Inspection Checklist

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Ignition Switch

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3

Parking Brake Lever

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Pedals

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Starting the Engine

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Engine Block Heater (if equipped)

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Using the Transaxle

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Using the 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive)

Switch (if equipped)

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Cruise Control (if equipped)

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Braking

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP^®) (if equipped)

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Ignition Switch: 8

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Exhaust Gas Warning

Daily Inspection Checklist

WARNING

Before Driving

(Continued)

1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights

•

Do not park with the engine run-

and reflectors are clean and unob-

ning for a long period of time, even

structed.

in an open area. If it is necessary to

2) Visually check the tires for the following

sit for a short time in a parked vehi-

points:

cle with the engine running, make

- the depth of the tread groove

sure the air intake selector is set to

- abnormal wear, cracks and damage

“FRESH AIR” and the blower is at

- loose wheel nuts

high speed.

- existence of foreign material such as

•

Avoid operating the vehicle with

nails, stones, etc.

the tailgate or trunk open. If it is

Refer to

“Tires” in

“INSPECTION AND

necessary to operate the vehicle

MAINTENANCE” section for details.

with the tailgate or trunk open,

3) Look for fluid, oil leaks.

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make sure the sunroof (if equipped)

and all windows are closed, and the

NOTE:

WARNING

blower is at high speed with the air

It is normal for water to drip from the air

intake selector set to “FRESH AIR”.

conditioning system after use.

Avoid breathing exhaust gases.

•

To allow proper operation of your

Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-

vehicle’s ventilation system, keep

4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and

oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is

the air inlet grille in front of the

latched.

colorless and odorless. Since carbon

windshield clear of snow, leaves or

5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,

monoxide is difficult to detect by

other obstructions at all times.

brake lights and horn for proper opera-

itself, be sure to take the following

•

Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear

tion.

precautions to help prevent carbon

of snow and other material to help

6) Lock all doors.

monoxide from entering your vehicle.

reduce the buildup of exhaust

7) Adjust the seat and adjustable head

• Do not leave the engine running in

gases under the vehicle. This is

restraints (if equipped).

garages or other confined areas.

particularly important when parked

8) Check the brake pedal.

(Continued)

in blizzard conditions.

9) Adjust the mirrors.

•

Have the exhaust system inspected

10)Make sure that you and all passengers

periodically for damage and leaks.

have properly fastened your seat belts.

Any damage or leaks should be

11)Make sure that all warning lights come

repaired immediately.

on as the key is turned to the “ON” posi-

tion.

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Ignition Switch: 8

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12)Check all gauges.

Once a month, or each time you fill your

Ignition Switch

13)Make sure that the BRAKE light turns

fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a

off when the parking brake is released.

tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire

pressure of the spare tire.

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel

tank, perform the following under-hood

checks:

1) Engine oil level

2) Coolant level

3) Brake fluid level

4) Power steering (if equipped) fluid level

5) Windshield washer fluid level

6) Hood latch operation

Pull the hood release handle inside the

vehicle. Make sure that you cannot

open the hood all the way without

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releasing the secondary latch. Be sure

to close the hood securely after check-

WARNING

ing for proper latch operation. See the

item “All latches, hinges and locks” of

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

“CHASSIS AND BODY” in the “Periodic

ate controls by reaching through the

Maintenance Schedule” section in the

steering wheel.

“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”

section for lubrication schedule.

WARNING

Make sure the hood is fully closed

and latched before driving. If it is not,

it can fly up unexpectedly during

driving, obstructing your view and

resulting in an accident.

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Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever: 8

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Vehicle Without Keyless Start

Manual transaxle

ACC

System

Accessories such as the radio can oper-

ate, but the engine is off.

ON

This is the normal operating position. All

electrical systems are on.

Push

START

This is the position for starting the engine

using the starter motor. The key should be

released from this position as soon as the

engine starts.

Turn to “LOCK”

Ignition key reminder

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A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

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•

Manual transaxle vehicles

you to remove the ignition key if it is in the

You must push in the key to turn it to the

ignition switch when the driver’s door is

The ignition switch has the following four

“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and

opened.

positions:

prevents normal use of the steering

wheel after the key is removed.

LOCK

This is the normal parking position. It is the

•

CVT vehicles

only position in which the key can be

The gearshift lever must be in the “P”

removed.

(Park) position to turn the key to the

“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition and

prevents normal use of the steering

wheel and gearshift lever.

To release the steering lock, insert the key

and turn it clockwise to one of the other

positions. If you have trouble turning the

key to unlock the steering, try turning the

steering wheel slightly to the right or left

while turning the key.

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Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever: 8

Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever: 8

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Vehicle With Keyless Start System

• If the keyless start system red indicator

light illuminates, the remote controller

may not be in the vehicle or the battery

of the remote controller may be unreli-

(3)

able.

(2)

(4)

NOTE:

• If the battery of the remote controller

runs down or there are strong radio

waves or noise, the operating range may

(1)

be narrower or the remote controller may

be inoperative.

• If the remote controller is too close to the

EXAMPLE

door glass, it may not operate.

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• The ignition switch may not turn when

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the remote controller is on the instru-

If the keyless start system blue indicator

ment panel, in the glove box, in a stor-

The ignition switch can be operated with-

light illuminates on the instrument cluster,

age compartment, in the sun visor or on

out using an ignition key when the remote

you can turn the ignition switch. If the red

the floor.

controller is in an area of the vehicle other

indicator light illuminates, you cannot turn

than the rear luggage area. To turn the

the ignition switch.

CAUTION

ignition switch, first push in the switch.

NOTE:

The remote controller is a sensitive

• Manual transaxle vehicle

• The ignition switch can be turned to the

electronic instrument. To avoid dam-

You must push in the ignition switch to

“ACC” position when the keyless start

aging the remote controller:

turn it from the “LOCK” position to the

system blue indicator light illuminates.

• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-

“ACC” position. To return to the “LOCK”

The blue indicator light will illuminate for

ture or high temperature such as by

position from the “ACC” position, turn the

several seconds when you push in the

leaving it on the dashboard under

ignition switch counterclockwise while

ignition switch and then will turn off to

direct sunlight.

pushing in the switch.

protect the system. In this case, you

• Keep the remote controller away

must release the ignition switch and

from magnetic objects such as a

• CVT vehicle

push it in again to illuminate the blue

television.

To turn the ignition switch, push the

indicator light.

switch.

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Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever: 8

Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch: 8

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

If you leave any of the doors open with the

• CVT vehicle

You can also turn the ignition switch by

ignition switch in the “ACC” position for a

To turn the ignition switch, push the

inserting the ignition key into the slot.

while

(and no key inserted), the engine

switch.

may not start when you turn the ignition

switch to “START”. If the engine does not

ACC (2)

start, close all doors completely or turn the

Accessories such as the radio can oper-

ignition switch back to the “LOCK” position,

ate, but the engine is off.

then start the engine.

ON (3)

The ignition switch has the following four

This is the normal operating position. All

positions:

electrical systems are on.

LOCK (1)

START (4)

This is the normal parking position. It is the

This is the position for starting the engine

only position in which the key can be

(1)

using the starter motor. The switch should

removed. It locks the ignition, and prevents

be released from this position as soon as

normal use of the steering wheel.

the engine starts.

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For vehicles with a CVT, the gearshift lever

The ignition switch cap (1) is installed to

must be in the “P” (Park) position to turn

Ignition switch reminder

make the ignition switch turn easily.

the key to the “LOCK” position.

(When using the keyless start system)

If you use the ignition key to turn the igni-

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

To release the steering lock, turn the igni-

tion switch, remove the cap (1) by pinching

you to return the ignition switch to the

both side of the cap and pull it out.

tion switch clockwise to one of the other

“LOCK” position if it is in the “ACC” position

positions. If you have trouble turning the

when the driver’s door is opened.

NOTE:

ignition switch to unlock the steering, try

turning the steering wheel slightly to the

If you remove the cap, be careful not to

lose it.

right or left while turning the switch.

Ignition key reminder

• Manual transaxle vehicle

You must push in the ignition switch to

(When using the ignition key)

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

turn it from the “LOCK” position to the

“ACC” position. To return to the “LOCK”

you to remove the ignition key if it is in the

ignition switch when the driver’s door is

position from the “ACC” position, turn the

ignition switch counterclockwise while

opened.

pushing in the switch.

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Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch: 8

Tilt Steering Lock Lever: 6

Cruise Control: 7, 8

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Parking Brake Lever

CAUTION

•

Do not turn the starter motor for

more than 15 seconds at a time. If

the engine does not start, wait 15

seconds before trying again. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, check the fuel and igni-

tion systems or consult your

SUZUKI dealer.

•

Do not leave the ignition switch in

the “ON” position if the engine is

not running or the battery will dis-

charge.

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WARNING

(1) To set

•

For manual transaxle vehicles,

(2) To release

never remove the ignition key while

(3) To release

the vehicle is moving. The steering

wheel will lock and you will not be

The parking brake lever is located between

able to steer the vehicle.

the seats. To set the parking brake, hold

•

Always remove the ignition key

the brake pedal down and pull the parking

when leaving the vehicle even if

brake lever all the way up. To release the

only for a short time. Also do not

parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,

leave children or pets alone in a

pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,

parked vehicle. Unattended chil-

push the button on the end of the lever with

dren could cause accidental move-

your thumb and lower the lever to its origi-

ment of the vehicle or could tamper

nal position.

with power windows. Children or

pets could suffer from heatstroke

in warm or hot weather, which

could result in severe injury or

even death.

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Cruise Control: 7, 8

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

For CVT vehicles, always set the parking

Pedals

brake before moving the gearshift lever to

WARNING

the “P” (Park) position. If you park on an

Manual transaxle

Always set the parking brake fully

incline and shift into “P” before you set the

before leaving your vehicle or it may

EXAMPLE

parking brake, the weight of the vehicle

roll, causing injury or damage. When

may make it difficult to shift out of “P” when

parking, make sure the gearshift

you are ready to drive the vehicle. When

lever for manual transaxle vehicles is

preparing to drive the vehicle, move the

in 1st gear or “R” (Reverse) and the

gearshift lever out of the “P” position before

gearshift lever for CVT vehicles is in

releasing the parking brake.

“P” (Park). Remember, even though

the transaxle is in gear or in Park, you

WARNING

must set the parking brake fully.

• Never drive your vehicle with the

parking brake set: rear brake effec-

(1)

(2)

(3)

tiveness can be reduced from over-

heating, brake life may be

shortened or permanent brake

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damage may result.

CVT

• If the parking brake does not hold

the vehicle securely or does not

EXAMPLE

fully release, have your vehicle

inspected immediately by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

(2)

(3)

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