Suzuki NEXA BALENO, Owner'S Manual & Service Booklet

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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3) Manual transmission vehicles:
Shift into “N” (Neutral). Hold the clutch
pedal and brake pedal fully depressed.
Auto Gear Shift vehicles:
Shift into “N” (Neutral) and depress the
brake pedal. Hold the brake pedal while
starting the engine.
4) With your foot taken off the accelerator
pedal, crank the engine by turning the
ignition key to “START”. Release the
key immediately after the engine has
started.
NOTE:
Auto Gear Shift vehicles:
If the engine cannot be started, make sure
the gearshift lever is in “N” before restart-
ing the engine.
Stopping Engine
Starting / Stopping Engine
(Vehicle with Keyless Push
Start System) (if equipped)
Starting Engine
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Turn off such loads as the headlights
and air conditioning system to facilitate
starting of the engine.
NOTICE
• Release the key immediately after
the engine has started or the starter
can be damaged.
• For protection of a lead-acid bat-
tery and a starter motor, do not use
the starter motor by turning the key
to “START” for more than 12 sec-
onds at a time. If the engine dose
not start, turn the key to “LOCK”
position and wait for more than 30
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, consult a Maruti Suzuki
authorised workshop.
• Do not try to start the engine by
pushing or towing the vehicle, or
coasting down a hill. This starting
method could result in damage to
the catalytic converter or damage
to other parts.
WARNING
Except in cases of emergency, do not
stop the engine while the vehicle is in
motion. If you stop the engine while
the vehicle is in motion, the steering
wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle. This may
result in an accident. Avoid stopping
the engine while driving.
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Auto Gear Shift