Suzuki Baleno, Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
68PM2-01E
M (manual mode)
Use this position for driving in the manual
mode.
Refer to “Manual mode” later in this section
for details on how to use the manual mode.
The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism
to help prevent accidental shifting. Shift the
gearshift lever as follows:
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(1) knob button
WARNING
Always depress the brake pedal
before shifting from “P” (Park) (or
“N” (Neutral) if the vehicle is station-
ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to
help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly when you shift.
Shift with the knob button
pushed in and the brake pedal
depressed.
Shift with the knob button
pushed in.
Shift without the knob button
pushed in.
(1)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
• Do not shift the gearshift lever into
“R” while moving forward, or the
transaxle may be damaged. If you
shift into “R” when the vehicle
speed is over 11 km/h (7 mph), the
transaxle will not shift into reverse.
• Be sure to take the following pre-
cautions to help avoid damage to
the automatic transaxle:
– Make sure that the vehicle is
completely stationary before
shifting into “P” or “R”.
– Do not shift from “P” or “N” to
“R”, “D” or “M” when the engine
is running above idle speed.
– Do not rev the engine with the
transaxle in a drive position (“R”,
“D” or “M”) and the front wheels
not moving.
– Do not use the accelerator to
hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the
vehicle’s brakes.