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NOTE:
Whenever you leave the vehicle, make
sure you have returned the ignition mode
to “LOCK” (OFF) using the engine switch
and then lock the doors. Without returning
the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), you
cannot use a request switch or keyless
push start system remote controller to lock
the doors.
Steering lock warning buzzer
If the steering lock fails to engage due to a
fault in the system when the ignition mode
is turned to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the
engine switch and then any door (including
the tailgate) is opened or closed, the inte-
rior buzzer will warn you of this condition
with repeated short beeps. If this happens,
have the vehicle inspected by Maruti
Suzuki authorised workshop.
Using the Transmission
Manual Transmission
79MH0303
Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.
After releasing the parking brake, gradually
release the clutch pedal. When you hear a
change in the engine’s sound, slowly press
the accelerator while continuing to gradu-
ally release the clutch pedal.
Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, and easy shifting.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor before shifting gears. Keep
the engine speed to a value so that it does
not rise into the red zone of the tachome-
ter.
Downshifting maximum allowable
speeds
For Petrol Engine
(K10C model)
(K12M model)
WARNING
Do not hang any items on the gear-
shift lever and do not use the gear-
shift lever as a handrest. Otherwise,
it could prevent proper operation of
the gearshift lever and cause its mal-
function, resulting in an accident.
EXAMPLE
Downshifting
km/h
2nd to 1st
20
3rd to 2nd
80
4th to 3rd
125
5th to 4th
170*
Downshifting
km/h
2nd to 1st
20
3rd to 2nd
85
4th to 3rd
130
5th to 4th
175*