Suzuki Ciaz series, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
CVT vehicles have a starter interlock
device which is designed to keep the
starter from operating if the transaxle is in
any of the drive positions.
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition key
to “START”. Release the key when the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 12 sec-
onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
then press down the accelerator pedal to
1/3 of its travel and try cranking the engine
again. Release the key and accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
Starting the Engine
(Vehicle with Keyless Push
Start System)
Before Starting the Engine
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1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) If the gearshift lever is not in the “P”
(Park) position, shift it to “P”. Hold the
brake pedal fully depressed.
WARNING
Make sure that the parking brake is
set fully and the transaxle is in Neu-
tral (or Park for vehicles with a CVT)
before attempting to start the engine.
NOTICE
• Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be damaged.
• Do not crank the engine for more
than 12 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn’t start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before try-
ing again.