Suzuki GRAND VITARA 2008, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
78KS0-37E
DPF
®
warning light
64J244
If the DPF
®
warning light comes on when
driving, the DPF
®
is nearly clogged. You
should regenerate the DPF
®
when the
DPF
®
warning light comes on. To regener-
ate the DPF
®
, you must drive the vehicle
until the light goes out, at a speed of 75
km/h (47 mph) or higher for a while (max.
30 minutes).
However, you should drive carefully and
within the legal speed limit, and should
take in to consideration the surrounding
traffic condition. If you drive your vehicle
until the light goes out, the regeneration of
the DPF
®
will be completed.
Using the Transmission
Manual Transmission
65D449
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
the accelerator while continuing to gradu-
ally release the clutch.
Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, and easy shifting.
Always push in the clutch pedal fully before
shifting gears.
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Keep the engine speed so it does not get
into the red zone of tachometer.
CAUTION
Be sure to regenerate the DPF
®
when
the DPF
®
warning light comes on.
Failure to regenerate the DPF
®
will
cause a vehicle malfunction due to
the clogged filter.
WARNING
• Reduce your speed and downshift
to a lower gear before going down
a long or steep hill. A lower gear
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or
they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.
• When driving on slippery roads, be
sure to slow down before down-
shifting. Excessive and or sudden
changes in engine speed may
cause loss of traction, which could
cause you to lose control.
• Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before you shift
into reverse.
EXAMPLE
Using the Transfer Switch: 10