2007 Suzuki Reno Owner's Manual - Page 59

FEATURES AND CONTROLS Ignition Positions LOCK: This position locks your steering wheel, ignition, automatic transmission shift lever and automatic transmission. This is the only position from which you can remove the key. For easier key operation when unlocking the steering wheel, move the steering wheel back and forth while turning the key to the ACC position. ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some of your electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the ventilation fan. Press in the switch as you turn it away from you. ON: This is the position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the key. The switch stays in ON when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START: This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving. Do not turn the key to START if the engine is running. Even if the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you to operate electrical accessories, such as the radio. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position - that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. S4U2015A With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. CAUTION Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. Starting Your Engine 1) With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. WARNING On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK and removing it will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to ACC. Don't push the key in while the vehicle is moving. CAUTION If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-11