Suzuki SWIFT 2022 Series, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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pletely stationary before shifting into
Reverse.
N (Neutral)
Use this position for starting the engine if
the engine stalls and you need to restart it
while the vehicle is moving. You may also
shift into Neutral and depress the brake
pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during
idling.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal driving.
With the gearshift lever in “D” range you
can get an automatic downshift by press-
ing the accelerator pedal. The higher the
vehicle speed is, the more you need to
press the accelerator pedal to get a down-
shift.
M (manual mode)
Use this position for driving in the manual
mode.
Refer to “Manual mode” later in this section
for details on how to use the manual mode.
The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism
to help prevent accidental shifting. Shift the
gearshift lever as follows:
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(1) knob button
WARNING
Always depress the brake pedal
before shifting from “P” (Park) (or
“N” (Neutral) if the vehicle is station-
ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to
help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly when you shift.
Shift with the knob button (1)
pushed in and the brake pedal
depressed.
Shift with the knob button (1)
pushed in.
Shift without the knob button (1)
pushed in.
(1)
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
For the vehicles with the keyless
push start system, if you cannot
press the engine switch firmly, the
engine may not start. Even if you shift
the gearshift lever into “R” or “D”
position without the engine running,
the vehicle does not move. If you try
to move your vehicle under the
above-mentioned condition, the vehi-
cle may move in unexpected direc-
tions on a slope, etc. This may cause
an accident. When starting the
engine, press the engine switch
firmly. Also, make sure that the
engine is running by checking engine
sound or warning and indicator
lights.