Suzuki Jimny, Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
78RB1-01E
For automatic transmission vehicles,
always set the parking brake before mov-
ing the gearshift lever to “P” (PARK) posi-
tion. If you park on an incline and shift into
“P” before setting the parking brake, the
weight of the vehicle may make it difficult
to shift out of “P” when you are ready to
drive the vehicle.
When preparing to drive the vehicle, move
the gearshift lever out of “P” position
before releasing the parking brake.
WARNING
• Whenever parking, make sure the
gearshift lever for manual trans-
mission vehicles is in 1st gear or
“R” (Reverse) and the gearshift
lever for automatic transmission or
automatic transmission vehicles is
in “P” (Park). Remember, even
though the transmission is in gear
or in Park, you must set the parking
brake fully.
• When parking on an uphill, turn the
steering wheel so that the front
wheels point to the center of the
road.
• When parking on a downhill, turn
the steering wheel so that the front
wheels point to the curb.
• Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake effec-
tiveness can be reduced from over-
heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
• If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by a
SUZUKI dealer.
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully
before leaving your vehicle or it may
move, causing injury or damage.
When parking, make sure the gear-
shift lever for manual transmission
vehicles is in 1st gear or “R”
(Reverse) and the gearshift lever for
automatic transmission vehicles is in
“P” (Park). Remember, even though
the transmission is in gear or in Park,
you must set the parking brake fully.
WARNING
When parking the vehicle in
extremely cold weather, the following
procedure should be used:
1) Set the parking brake.
2) Manual transmission – turn off the
engine, then shift into reverse or
first gear.
Automatic transmission – shift
into “P” (Park) and turn off the
engine.
3) Get out of the vehicle and put
chocks under the wheels.
4) Release the parking brake.
When you return to your vehicle,
first set the parking brake, and
then remove the wheel chocks.