Suzuki VITARA Series, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
54P00-01E
3) When the engine oil level exceeds the
MAX level on the dipstick, consult your
SUZUKI dealer.
Using transaxle
Manual transaxle
5MT model
79MH0303
6MT model
61MS2A004
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.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE