Suzuki SX4 2016 Owner's Manual page 166

Use the gearshift lever positions as fol-
lows:
P (Park)
Use this position to lock the transaxle
when the vehicle is parked or when start-
ing the engine. Shift into Park only when
the vehicle is completely stationary.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to reverse the vehicle
from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before shifting into
Reverse.
NOTICE
Do not shift the gearshift lever into
"R" or into "D" or "M" from "R" while
the vehicle is in motion. If you shift
when the vehicle speed is over 10
km/h (6 mph), the gear will not be
changed, the selector position in the
information display will blink, and the
interior buzzer will sound. This con-
trol helps to prevent damage to the
transaxle.
N (Neutral)
Use this position for starting the engine if
the engine stalls and you need to restart it
while the vehicle is moving. You may also
shift into Neutral and depress the brake
pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during
idling.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal driving.
With the gearshift lever in "D" range you
can get an automatic downshift by press-
ing the accelerator pedal. The higher the
vehicle speed is, the more you need to
press the accelerator pedal to get a down-
shift.
M (manual mode)
Use this position for driving in the manual
mode.
Refer to "Manual mode" later in this section
for details on how to use the manual mode.
NOTICE
Be sure to take the following precau-
tions to help avoid damage to the
TCSS:
• 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 "M" when the engine is run-
ning above idle speed.
• Do not rev the engine with the
transaxle in a drive position ("R",
"D" or "M") and the wheels not
moving.
• Do not use the accelerator to hold
the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-
cle's brakes.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
Warning buzzer will sound in the following
cases:
• If the manual shifting is not accepted.
• If you shift into "D" when the reverse
speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph).
• If you shift into "R" when the forward
speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph).
• If the driver's door is opened when the
gearshift lever is in a position other than
"P" and the engine is running.
• If the automatic gear shifting or manual
shifting is prohibited due to a vehicle
malfunction.
• If the gear is not engaged and it
becomes "N" automatically.
• If the clutch temperature rises above the
specified temperature.
• If the gearshift lever or TCSS has a
problem.
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