Suzuki Swift Owner's Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
57RK0-14E
Starting engine
(vehicle without keyless push
start system)
Before starting engine
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neu-
tral). Hold the clutch pedal and brake
pedal fully depressed.
CVT – If the gearshift lever is not in “P”
(Park) position, shift into “P” (Park). (If
you need to re-start the engine while
the vehicle is moving, shift into “N”.)
NOTE:
CVT vehicles have a starter interlock
device which is designed to keep the
starter from operating if the transaxle is in
any of the drive positions.
Starting a cold and warm engine
With your foot taken off the accelerator
pedal, crank the engine by turning the igni-
tion key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 12 sec-
onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
and then press down the accelerator pedal
to 1/3 of its stroke and try cranking the
engine again. Release the key and accel-
erator pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, depress
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking.
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CVT
WARNING
Check that the parking brake is set
fully and the transaxle is in Neutral
(or Park for vehicles with a CVT)
before attempting to start the engine.
NOTICE
• 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 12 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start on the first
try, wait about 15 seconds before
trying again.

Suzuki Swift Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	Swift
Category	Automobile
Language	English