Using Transaxle - Suzuki VITARA Series Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Using transaxle

WARNING
Do not hang any items on the gear-
shift lever and do not use the gear-
shift lever as a handrest. Otherwise,
it could prevent proper operation of
the gearshift lever and cause its mal-
function, resulting in an accident.
Manual transaxle
5MT model
EXAMPLE
3-21
6MT model
EXAMPLE
Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.
After releasing the parking brake, gradually
release the clutch. When you hear a
change in the engine's sound, slowly press
the accelerator while continuing to gradu-
ally release the clutch.
Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized and
provide quiet and easy shifting. Always
depress the clutch pedal all the way to the
floor before shifting gears. Keep the
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engine speed from rising into the red zone
of the tachometer.
EXAMPLE
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Reverse gear: with lifting up ring, shift the
gearshift lever to the right, engage gear.
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