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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
80SS5-01E
If you cannot shift automatic trans-
mission gearshift lever out of “P”
(PARK)
Left hand drive vehicle
80SS03040
The automatic transmission vehicles have
an electrically operated park-lock feature.
If the vehicle’s lead-acid battery is dis-
charged, or there is some other electrical
failure, the automatic transmission cannot
be shifted out of Park in the normal way.
Jump starting may correct the condition. If
not, follow the procedure described below.
This procedure will permit shifting the
transmission 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) by using a flat-
bladed screwdriver covered with a soft
cloth as shown.
5) With the release button (2) pushed by
the key or the flat end rod, push the
knob button (3) 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 your vehicle to an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer for repair.
Right hand drive vehicle
52RM30300
The automatic transmission vehicles have
an electrically operated parklock feature. If
the vehicle’s lead-acid battery is dis-
charged, or there is some other electrical
failure, the automatic transmission cannot
be shifted out of Park in the normal way.
Jump starting may correct the condition. If
not, follow the procedure described below.
This procedure will permit shifting the
transmission out of Park.
(1)
(3)
(2)
(2)
(1)