2008 Suzuki Forenza Owner's Manual - Page 60

FEATURES AND CONTROLS Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In CAUTION Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Don't drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this break-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Ignition Positions S4U2015A 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. With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. 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. 2-12