Suzuki NEXA FRONX Owner's Manual & Service Booklet page 195

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Downshifting
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Push the gearshift lever to the "–" direction
and release it. Every time the lever is oper-
ated, the transmission is downshifted in
the order 5th  4th  3rd  2nd  1st
gear.
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The gear position is displayed on the gear
position indicator. The gear position indica-
tor shows the transmission gear position.
Before starting off, always make sure
transmission is engaged in 1st or reverse
gear and gear position indicator is showing
the intended gear, then depress the accel-
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erator pedal. It is possible to start vehicle
in 2nd gear using manual mode, from stop
condition.
NOTE:
• Always use 1st gear while starting off an
uphill slope otherwise you can damage
the clutch.
• To downshift smoothly, the engine runs
fast in some cases. This is done inten-
tionally by the system and is not mal-
function.
• When driving down a hill, downshift and
use the engine braking appropriately. If
necessary, continuous downshifting is
possible. However, if downshifting more
than 3 steps, gear shifting will take more
time.
• When the gear is shifting, a noise can be
heard in some case. This is not malfunc-
tion.
WARNING
• Be careful when accelerating,
upshifting, downshifting or braking
on a slippery surface. Sudden
acceleration or engine braking
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid. While starting off on a slip-
pery or snowy roads, please use
2nd gear (if required).
• To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
fail.
• While driving the vehicle, do not
shift the gearshift lever to "N" posi-
tion. The engine brake may not
work and you may get involved in
an unexpected accident. If you
return the gearshift lever from "N"
to "M" because of unintended shift-
ing, the gear position will be shifted
according to the current vehicle
speed.
• Do not apply the parking brake
while driving. Otherwise, it could
cause a skid and you may get
involved in an unexpected acci-
dent.
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