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83K
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
5-4
Parking Brake Lever
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WARNING
• Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake effec-
tiveness can be reduced from over-
heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
• If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not
(1)
To apply
(2)
To release
(3)
To release
The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To apply the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down and pull the parking
brake lever all the way up. To release the
parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
push the button on the end of the lever with
your thumb, and lower the lever to its origi-
nal position.
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WARNING
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WARNING
Always apply the parking brake fully
before leaving your vehicle or it may
move, causing injury or damage.
When parking, make sure the gearshift
lever is in 1st gear or “R” (Reverse).
Remember, even though the
transmission is in gear, you must
apply the parking brake fully.
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by MARUTI
SUZUKI authorized dealer.
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WARNING
When parking the vehicle on a slope,
the following procedure should be
used:
1) Apply the parking brake.
2) Shift the transmission into reverse
or first gear.
3) With the engine off, get out of the
vehicle and put chocks under the
wheels.
4) Release the parking brake.
When you return to your vehicle,
you must remember to first apply
the parking brake, then remove the
wheel chocks.
EXAMPLE
Pedal
Manual transaxle
83K-03-007
EXAMPLE
Automatic transaxle
83K-03-008
EXAMPLE
Clutch Pedal (1)
(For manual transaxle)
The clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the
engine, stopping, or shifting the gearshift
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages the
clutch.
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WARNING
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch damage,
or unexpected loss of engine braking.