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(For Diesel Engine)
Cold engine
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position
and wait until the glow plug indicator goes
out if it comes on. Crank the engine by
turning the ignition key to “START”. Release
the key when the engine starts.
CAUTION
• Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be damaged.
• Do not crank the engine for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine
doesn’t start on the first try, wait about
15 seconds before trying again.
Warm engine
Crank the engine by turning the ignition key
to “START”. Release the key when the
engine starts.
CAUTION
When stopping the engine with
turbocharger. When stopping the
engine after climbing or high speed
driving, let the engine idle for about
one minute or more (if it is not prohi-
bited) to cool down the turbocharger
and engine oil. This is to prevent the
engine oil from over-deteriorating.
Deteriorated engine oil will damage
the bearings of the turbocharger.
Restarting Diesel engine after fuel-
empty stop
The engine stops and the malfunction
indicator light comes on if the engine feels
fuel emptiness. To restart the engine, stop
the vehicles, hold the ignition key in “ON”
position for 5–10 seconds to feed fuel, then
perform above engine starting procedure.
Have the indicator light turned off by your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Using the Transmission
63J051
Starting off
To start off, push in the clutch pedal and
change 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 gradually release the clutch.
Gear changing
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, easy changing. Always
push in the clutch pedal fully before
changing gears.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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