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Starting the Engine
(Vehicle without keyless push
start system)
Before Starting the Engine
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1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual transmission – Shift into “N”
(Neutral). Hold the clutch pedal and
brake pedal fully depressed.
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”.)
NOTE:
CVT vehicles have a starter interlock
device which is designed to keep the
starter from operating if the transmission is
in any of the drive positions.
NOTE:
The engine of manual transmission vehicle
will not start unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine
(For petrol engine model)
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition key
to “START”. Release the key when the
engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way down to
the floor while cranking.
(For diesel engine model)
Cold engine
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-
tion and wait until the glow plug indicator
goes out if it comes on. Crank the engine
by turning the ignition key to “START”.
Release the key when the engine starts.
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Make sure that the parking brake is
set fully and the transmission is in
Neutral (or Park for vehicles with
CVT) before attempting to start the
engine.
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
crank the engine for more than 12
seconds 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 your
Maruti Suzuki authorised work-
shop.