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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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b. Perform the above procedure 1)
to 3).
c. Keep the engine switch pressed
until the engine starts. Release
your finger from the engine switch
after the engine has started.
NOTE:
• You do not need to keep the engine
switch pressed to start the engine.
• Manual transmission vehicle:
The engine of a manual transmission
vehicle will not start unless the clutch
pedal is depressed.
• CVT vehicle:
CVT vehicle have a starter interlock
device. The engine starts when the gear-
shift lever is in either “P” or “N” position.
• During the engine starting procedure,
messages on the information display will
help you. Refer to “Warning and indica-
tor messages” (P.4-16) for details.
Master warning indicator light
blinks and engine cannot be started
Your keyless push start system remote
controller may not be sensed as being
within the interior workable area. Try again
after checking that you have the remote
controller with you. If the engine still can-
not be started, the battery of the remote
controller may be discharged. To start the
engine, use the following method:
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual transmission vehicle:
Shift into “N” (Neutral). Hold the clutch
and brake pedals fully depressed.
CVT vehicle:
If the gearshift lever is not in “P” (Park)
position, shift it to “P” (Park). Hold the
brake pedal fully depressed.
3) The “PUSH START SWITCH” message
will appear in the information display in
the instrument cluster. Press the engine
switch (1).
4) The master warning indicator light in
the instrument cluster blinks within
about 10 seconds. Touch the engine
switch with LOCK button side of remote
controller (2) for about 2 seconds.
NOTICE
• If the engine does not start, press
the engine switch to select LOCK
(OFF) mode and wait for more than
30 seconds before trying again, for
protection of a lead-acid battery
and a starter motor. If the engine
does not start after several
attempts, consult an authorized
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
shop.
• Do not try to start the engine by
pushing or towing the vehicle, or
coasting down a hill. This starting
method could result in damage to
the catalytic converter or damage
to other parts.
(1)
(2)