MARUTI SUZUKI Automobile, User Manual

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• Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.
Even though air bags are
equipped at the front seating
positions, the driver and all
passengers should be properly
restrained at all times, using the
seat belts provided. Refer to the
“Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems” section for instructions
on proper use of the seat belts.
• Never drive while under the
influence of alcohol or other
drugs. Alcohol and drugs can
seriously impair your ability to
drive safely, greatly increasing the
risk of injury to yourself and
others. You should also avoid
driving when you are tired, sick,
irritated, or under stress.
High-Speed Driving
When driving at high-speed, pay attention
to the following:
• Stopping distance progressively
increases with vehicle speed. Apply the
brakes far enough ahead of the
stopping point to allow for the extra
stopping distance.
• On rainy days, “Aquaplaning” can occur.
“Aquaplaning” is the loss of direct
contact between the road surface and
the vehicle’s tyres due to a water film
forming between them. Steering or
braking the vehicle while “Aquaplaning”
can be very difficult, and loss of control
can occur. Keep speed down when the
road surface is wet.
• At high speeds, the vehicle may be
affected by side winds. Therefore,
reduce speed and be prepared for
unexpected buffeting, which can occur
at the exits of tunnels, when passing
by a cut of a hill, or when being
overtaken by large vehicles, etc.
Driving on Hills
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• When climbing steep hills, the car may
begin to slow down and show a lack of
power. If this happens, you should
change to a lower gear so that the
engine will again be operating in its
normal power range. Change rapidly to
prevent the car from losing momentum.
• When driving down a hill, the engine
should be used for braking by moving
to next lower gear.
DRIVING TIPS
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