Suzuki Jimny, Manual

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DRIVING TIPS
78RB1-01E
Snow chains
Snow chains should only be used if they
are needed to increase traction or are
required by law. Check that the chains you
use are the correct size for your vehicle’s
tyres.
Also check that there is enough clearance
between the fenders and the chains as
installed on the tyres.
Install the chains on the rear tyres tightly,
according to the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. Retighten the chains after
driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-
sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
Do not drive in the field covered
with grown grass
If you drive in the field covered with grass,
it may cause accident or vehicle damage
by getting caught in grown grass.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transfer shift lever into the “4L”
position.
2) Shift the transmission back and forth
between a forward range (or first gear
for manual transmission) and reverse.
This will create a rocking motion which
may give you enough momentum to
free the vehicle. Press gently on the
accelerator to keep wheel spin to a min-
imum. Remove your foot from the
accelerator while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tyres to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
3) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle
to pull you out.
NOTICE
If you hear the chains hitting against
the vehicle body while driving, stop
and tighten them.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to stand near
the vehicle when you are rocking it,
and do not spin the wheels faster
than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph)
on the speedometer. Personal injury
and/or vehicle damage may result
from spinning the wheels too fast.
NOTICE
• Release the accelerator pedal when
operating the gearshift lever or the
transfer lever. Operating the gear-
shift lever or the transfer lever with
the engine racing can damage the
gears and the free axle mechanism.
• Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
longed rocking can cause engine
overheating, transmission, trans-
fer case, axles, propeller shaft or
differential damage, or tyre dam-
age.