Suzuki NEXA BALENO, Owner'S Manual & Service Booklet

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
55TH0-74E
Using Transmission
Manual Transmission
56RM03002
Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.
After releasing the parking brake, gradually
release the clutch. When you hear a
change in the engine’s sound, slowly press
the accelerator while continuing to gradu-
ally release the clutch.
Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized and
provide quiet and easy shifting. Always
depress the clutch pedal all the way to the
floor before shifting gears. Keep the
engine speed from rising into the red zone
of the tachometer.
Downshifting maximum allowable
speeds
For K12N engine models
WARNING
• As the inside of the vehicle
becomes hotter when parking in
areas where strong sunlight
causes increased temperature,
there is the danger of sponta-
neous ignition of lighters or spray
cans, fire due to explosion, the
deformation or cracking of eye-
glasses, plastic cards or CD
cases, or the rupture of carbon-
ated beverage cans. When park-
ing in those areas, do not leave
lighters, spray cans, plastic prod-
ucts (eyeglasses, plastic cards,
CD cases, etc.) or carbonated
beverage cans in the vehicle.
• When items get pushed around or
when the seats are moved, it is
possible that gas could escape
and lead to a fire. Do not place
accessories such lighters or
spray cans with exposed operat-
ing parts in the glove box, in stor-
age compartments, between the
seats, on the floor, etc.
WARNING
Do not hang any items on the gear-
shift lever and do not use the gear-
shift lever as a handrest. Otherwise,
it could prevent proper operation of
the gearshift lever and cause its mal-
function, resulting in an accident.
Downshifting km/h
2nd to 1st 20
3rd to 2nd 85
4th to 3rd 130
5th to 4th 180*