Suzuki Maruti S-Cross, Manual

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55KS0-74E
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
55KS0-74E
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition key
to “START”. Release the key when the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec-
onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
then press down the accelerator pedal to
1/3 of its travel and try cranking the engine
again. Release the key and accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
Using the Transmission
Manual Transmission
79J002
Starting off
To start off, push in the clutch pedal and
shift into 1st gear. After releasing the park-
ing brake, gradually release the clutch.
When you hear a change in the engine’s
sound, slowly press the accelerator while
continuing to gradually release the clutch.
Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, easy shifting. Always
push in the clutch pedal fully before shifting
gears.
Downshifting maximum allowable
speeds
For Petrol Engine
For Diesel engine
NOTE: (*)
You may not accelerate to the maximum
allowable speed because of the driving sit-
uation and/or the vehicle condition.
CAUTION
• Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be dam-
aged.
• Do not crank the engine for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn’t start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before try-
ing again.
Downshifting Km/h
2nd to 1st 13
3rd to 2nd 49
4th to 3rd 72
5th to 4th 225
Downshifting Km/h
2nd to 1st 9
3rd to 2nd 34
4th to 3rd 72
5th to 4th 157
CAUTION
• When downshifting to a lower gear,
make sure not to operate with the
speed faster than the maximum
allowable speeds for the next lower
gear, or severe engine damage can
result.
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