MARUTI SUZUKI EECO, Manual

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5-3
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
76MH1-74E
USING THE TRANSMISSION
06-60A177A
Starting off
To start off, push in the clutch pedal and
change into 1st gear. After releasing the
parking brake, gradually release the clutch.
When you hear a change in the engine’s
sound, slowly press the accelerator while
continuing to gradually release the clutch.
Gear changing
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, easy changing. Always
push in the clutch pedal fully before chang-
ing gears.
Downshifting maximum allowable
speeds
EECO and EECO CARE
EECO CARGO
NOTE:
You may not accelerate to the maximum
allowable speed because of the driving sit-
uation and/or the vehicle condition.
EXAMPLE
Downshifting km/h
2nd to 1st 10
3rd to 2nd 35
4th to 3rd 50
5th to 4th Any Speed
Downshifting km/h
2nd to 1st 20
3rd to 2nd 75
4th to 3rd Any Speed
5th to 4th Any Speed
CAUTION
When downshifting to a lower gear,
make sure not to downshift at the
speed faster than the maximum
allowable speeds for the next lower
speed, or severe engine damage can
result.
WARNING
• Reduce your speed and change
down to a lower gear before going
down a long or steep hill. A lower
gear will allow the engine to pro-
vide braking. Avoid riding the
brakes or they may overheat,
resulting in brake failure.
• When driving on slippery roads, be
sure to slow down before changing
down. Excessive and or sudden
changes in engine speed may
cause loss of traction, which could
cause you to lose control.
• Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before you
change into reverse.
CAUTION
• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
hill. Depress the clutch fully when
changing gear.
• When changing gears or starting
off, do not race the engine. Racing
the engine can shorten engine life
and prevent smooth operation.