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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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3) Manual transmission – Shift into “N”
(Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal
all the way to the floor. Hold the clutch
pedal while starting the engine.
CVT – If the gearshift lever is not in “P”
(Park) position, shift into “P” (Park). (If
you need to re-start the engine while
the vehicle is moving, shift into “N”.)
4) With your foot taken off the accelerator
pedal, crank the engine by turning the
ignition key to “START”. Release the
key immediately after the engine has
started.
NOTE:
• CVT vehicles:
CVT vehicles have a starter interlock
device. The engine starts when the gear-
shift lever is in either “P” or “N” position.
• For K12D engine models:
If the ambient temperature is less than -
10°C (14°F) when the engine is started,
you may hear a periodic loud noise from
the engine room. The noise will stop
when the engine has warmed up. This is
not a malfunction.
Stopping engine
Starting / stopping engine
(vehicle with keyless push
start system) (if equipped)
Starting engine
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Turn off such loads as the headlights
and air conditioning system to facilitate
starting of the engine.
NOTICE
• CVT vehicles:
In case that you need to restart the
engine while the vehicle is moving,
shift into “N”. Otherwise the engine
and transmission 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.
NOTICE
CVT vehicles:
If you stop the engine while the vehi-
cle is in motion, the CVT may be dam-
aged. Avoid stopping the engine
while driving.
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