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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
52RM0-01E
L (Low)
Use this position to provide maximum
power when climbing steep hills or driving
through deep snow or mud, or to provide
maximum engine braking when going
down steep hills.
NOTE:
If you move the gearshift lever to a lower
gear while driving faster than the maximum
allowable speed for the lower gear, the
transaxle will not actually downshift until
your speed drops below the maximum
speed for the lower gear.
If you cannot shift CVT gearshift
lever out of “P” (PARK)
Left hand drive vehicle
52RM30630
Vehicles with a CVT have an electrically
operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle’s
lead-acid battery is discharged, or there is
some other electrical failure, the CVT can-
not be shifted out of Park in the normal
way. Jump starting may correct the condi-
tion. If not, follow the procedure described
below. This procedure will permit shifting
the transaxle out of Park.
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
2) If the engine is running, stop the
engine.
3) Make sure the key is in “ON” or “ACC”
position, or the ignition mode is “ON” or
“ACC”.
4) Remove the cover (1) over the button.
5) With the release button (1) pushed by
the key or the flat end rod, push the
knob button (2) and shift the gearshift
lever to the desired position.
This procedure is for emergency use only.
If repeated use of this procedure is neces-
sary, or the procedure does not work as
described, take the vehicle to an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer for repair.
NOTICE
Be sure to take the following precau-
tions to help avoid damage to the
CVT:
• Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before shifting
into “P” or “R”.
• Do not shift from “P” or “N” to “R”,
“D”, or “L” when the engine is run-
ning above idle speed.
• Do not rev the engine with the tran-
saxle in a drive position (“R”, “D”,
or “L”) and the front wheels not
moving.
• Do not use the accelerator to hold
the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-
cle’s brakes.
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