Suzuki AVB413D, Owner'S Manual & Service Booklet

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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2 (Low 2)
Use this position to provide extra power
when climbing hills, or to provide engine
braking when going down hills.
L (Low 1)
Use this position to provide maximum power
when climbing steep hills or driving through
deep snow or mud, or to provide maximum
engine braking when going down steep hills.
NOTE:
If you move the gearshift lever to a lower
gear while driving faster than the maximum
allowable speed for the lower gear, the tran-
saxle will not actually downshift until your
speed drops below the maximum speed for
the lower gear.
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Tran-
saxle Gearshift Lever Out of “P”
(PARK)
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Vehicles with an automatic transaxle have an
electrically operated park-lock feature. If the
vehicle’s battery is discharged, or there is
some other electrical failure, the automatic
transaxle cannot be shifted out of Park in the
normal way. Jump starting may correct the
condition. If not, follow the procedure
described below. This procedure will permit
shifting the transaxle out of Park.
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
2) If the engine is running, stop the
engine.
3) Make sure the key is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position, or the ignition mode is
“ON” or “ACC”.
4) With the release button (1) pushed,
push the knob button (2) and shift the
gearshift lever to the desired position.
This procedure is for emergency use only.
If repeated use of this procedure is neces-
sary, or the procedure does not work as
described, take the vehicle to your autho-
rised Maruti Suzuki workshop for repair.
NOTICE
Be sure to take the following precau-
tions to help avoid damage to the
automatic transaxle:
• Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before shifting
into “P” or “R”.
• Do not shift from “P” or “N” to “R”,
“D”, “2”, or “L” when the engine is
running above idle speed.
• Do not rev the engine with the tran-
saxle in a drive position (“R”, “D”,
“2”, or “L”) and the front wheels
not moving.
• Do not use the accelerator to hold
the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-
cle’s brakes.
(2)
(1)
EXAMPLE