MARUTI SUZUKI Automobile, User Manual

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Try not to hold the brake pedal down
too long or too often while going
down a steep or long hill. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, result-
ing in reduced braking efficiency.
Failure to take this precaution could
result in loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION
When descending a down hill,
NEVER turn the ignition key to the
“OFF” position. Emission control
system damage may result.
Driving on Slippery Roads
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Under wet road conditions you should
drive at a lower speed than on dry roads
due to possible slippage of tyres during
braking. When driving on icy, snow-cove-
red, or muddy roads, reduce your speed
and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
braking, or sharp steering movements.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Change back and forth between first gear
and reverse. This will create a rocking
motion which may give you enough
momentum to free the vehicle. Press
gently on the accelerator to keep wheel
spin to a minimum. Remove your foot from
the accelerator while changing gear.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tyres to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a
few minutes of rocking, get another
vehicle to pull you out.
Do not allow anyone to stand near
the vehicle when you are rocking it,
and do not spin the wheels faster
than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph)
on the speedometer. Personal injury
and/ or vehicle damage may result
from spinning the wheels too fast.
CAUTION
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes.
Prolonged rocking can cause engine
overheating or transmission
damage.
DRIVING TIPS
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