Suzuki IGNIS Series 2016, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
75RM0-01E
L (Low) (models with switch of S-mode)
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.
Switch of S-mode (models with switch
of S-mode)
75RM051
(1) Switch of S-mode
Switch of S-mode is ON
This mode is suitable when driving on hills
and/or rough roads.
• It will engage the engine brake when
driving on down hills.
• It helps to operate powerful and smooth
driving on up hills or rough roads with
stable engine revolutions.
Switch of S-mode is OFF
This mode is suitable for normal driving.
• You can keep low fuel consumption with
less noise.
• Each time you press the switch, ON and
OFF is switched.
• When the switch of S-mode is turned on,
the S-mode indicator comes on.
• When you start the engine, the switch of
S-mode will be OFF.
NOTICE
Be sure to take the following precau-
tions to help avoid damage to the
CVT:
• 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”, “M” or “L” when the engine is
running above idle speed.
• Do not rev the engine with the
transaxle in a drive position (“R”,
“D”, “M” 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.
(1)
EXAMPLE