Suzuki VITARA series User Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Starting / stopping engine
(vehicle without keyless push
start system)
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.
3) Manual transaxle vehicles:
Shift into “N” (Neutral). Hold the clutch
pedal and brake pedal fully depressed.
Automatic transaxle vehicles:
If the gearshift lever is not in “P” (Park)
position, shift into “P” (Park). Hold the
brake pedal fully depressed.
4) With your foot taken off accelerator
pedal, crank the engine by turning the
ignition key to “START” Release the
key immediately after the engine has
started.
NOTE:
Automatic transmission vehicles:
Automatic transmission vehicles have a
starter interlock device. The engine starts
when the gearshift lever is in either
“P” or “N” position.
Stopping engine
MT
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NOTICE
• Automatic transmission vehicles:
In case that you need to restart the
engine wile 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.
• Do not try to start the engine by
pushing or towing the vehicle, or
coasting down a hill. This starting
method could result in damage to
the catalytic converter or damage
to other parts.
WARNING
Except in cases of emergency, do not
stop the engine while the vehicle is in
motion. If you stop the engine while
the vehicle is in motion, the steering
wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle. This may
result in an accident. Avoid stopping
the engine while driving.
NOTICE
• Automatic transmission vehicles:
If you stop the engine while the
vehicle is in motion, the automatic
transmission may be damaged.
Avoid stopping the engine while
driving.
• Vehicles equipped with the engine
with turbocharger:
When stopping the engine after
climbing or high speed driving, let
the engine idle for about one min-
ute or more (if it is not prohibited)
to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the
engine oil from over-deteriorating.
Deteriorated engine oil will damage
the bearings of the turbocharger.

Suzuki VITARA series Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	VITARA series
Category	Automobile
Language	English