Suzuki Jimny, Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
78RB1-01E
Clutch pedal (1)
A clutch pedal is used to disengage the
driving force to the wheels when starting
the engine, stopping, or shifting the gear-
shift lever. Depressing the pedal disen-
gages the clutch.
Brake pedal (2)
Your vehicle is equipped with either front
and rear disc brakes or front disc brakes
and rear drum brakes. Depressing a brake
pedal applies both sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-
mal condition caused by environmental
factors such as temperature, humidity or
dust, etc.
Accelerator pedal (3)
An accelerator pedal controls the speed of
the engine. Depressing the accelerator
pedal increases power output and speed.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with Brake Over-
ride System. If you depress both the accel-
erator pedal and the brake pedal
simultaneously, the engine power output
may be suppressed.
Starting engine
Before starting engine
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual transmission – Shift into “N”
(Neutral). Hold the clutch pedal and
brake pedal fully depressed.
Automatic transmission – If the gear-
shift lever is not in “P” (Park) position,
shift into “P” (Park). (If you need to re-
start the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into “N”.)
WARNING
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch dam-
age, or unexpected loss of engine
braking.
WARNING
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by a SUZUKI dealer.
WARNING
Do not apply brakes continuously or
rest your foot on the brake pedal.
This will result in overheating of the
brakes which could cause unpredict-
able braking action, longer stopping
distances, or permanent brake dam-
age.
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