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79MH0-74E
Returning the ignition mode to
“LOCK” (OFF)
Automatic transaxle – To ensure safety,
the ignition mode can be returned to
“LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the engine
switch only when the gearshift lever is
placed in the “P” position without pressing
the knob button.
NOTE:
In the case of an automatic transaxle
model, the engine cannot be returned to
the “LOCK” (OFF) position if the gearshift
lever is in any other position than “P”.
Certain problems like a fault in engine sys-
tem may prevent the engine switch from
going back to the “LOCK” (OFF) mode. If
this happens, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop
after doing the following:
• Lock the doors using the key to prevent
theft. (The request switches and the key-
less push start system remote controller
cannot be used to lock them.)
• Disconnect the negative cable from the
battery to prevent discharge.
“LOCK” (OFF) mode reminder buzzer
If the driver’s door is opened without
returning the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, a
buzzer sounds to warn you of this state.
• If you open the driver’s door after press-
ing the engine switch to change the igni-
tion mode to “ACC”, the interior buzzer
beeps intermittently.
• The buzzer will stop sounding if you then
push the engine switch twice, thus bring-
ing it back the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF).
NOTE:
Whenever you leave the vehicle, make
sure you have returned the ignition mode
to “LOCK” (OFF) using the engine switch
and then lock the doors. Without returning
the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), you
cannot use a request switch or keyless
push start system remote controller to lock
the doors.
Steering lock warning buzzer
If the steering lock fails to engage due to a
fault in the system when the ignition mode
is turned to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the
engine switch and then any door is opened
or closed, the interior buzzer will warn you
of this condition with repeated short beeps.
If this happens, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop.
Using the Transaxle
Manual transaxle
79MH0303
Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.
After releasing the parking brake, gradually
release the clutch. When you hear a
change in the engine’s sound, slowly press
WARNING
Do not hang any items on the gear-
shift lever and do not use the gear-
shift lever as a handrest. Otherwise,
it could prevent proper operation of
the gearshift lever and cause its mal-
function, resulting in an unexpected
accident.
EXAMPLE
