MARUTI SUZUKI TOUR V, Manual

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DRIVING TIPS
76MH1-74E
While moving uphill/gradient from a
stand still condition
• Apply the parking brake firmly so that the
vehicle does not roll backwards.
• Depress the Clutch pedal and Shift the
gearshift lever to 1st Select position. Do
not slip the clutch.
• When ready to start, press accelerator
pedal and slowly release the clutch
pedal simultaneously.
• When the vehicle starts to move, gradu-
ally release the parking brake.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY
ROADS
07-76A021A
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, snowcov-
ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed
and avoid sud-den 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 chang-
ing gear. Do not race the engine.
Excessive wheel spin will cause the
tyres to dig deeper, making it more diffi-
cult to free the vehicle.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle
to pull you out.
CAUTION
When descending a down hill,
NEVER turn the ignition key to the
“OFF” position. Emission control
system damage may result.
EXAMPLE
WARNING
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 on the
speedometer. Personal injury and/or
vehicle damage may result from spin-
ning the wheels too fast.
CAUTION
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
longed rocking can cause engine
overheating or transmission damage.