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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
52SS0-01E
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine
With your foot taken off the accelerator
pedal, crank the engine by turning the igni-
tion key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
Using the Transmission
Manual Transmission
52SS30020
Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st or 2nd
gear. After releasing the parking brake,
gradually release the clutch pedal. When
you hear a change in the engine’s sound,
slowly press the accelerator while continu-
ing to gradually release the clutch pedal.
NOTE:
Starting the vehicle in 2nd gear helps con-
serve fuel.
However, use 1st gear when starting in a
loaded or upslope condition.
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.
NOTICE
• Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be damaged.
• For protection of a lead-acid bat-
tery and a starter motor, do not use
the starter motor by turning the key
to “START” for more than 12 sec-
onds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key to “LOCK”
position and wait for more than 30
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer
or a qualified workshop.
WARNING
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 accident.
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