2008 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 69

FEATURES AND CONTROLS 2) Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. A box with the current gear will display in the middle of the telltale line below the gear selection. While using the Manual Shift Mode (MSM) feature the vehicle has firmer shifting and increased performance. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission only allows shifting into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (RPM): • The transmission will not downshift to the next lower gear if the engine RPM is too high. • The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the engine RPM is too high. • When coming to a stop in the manual mode, the vehicle will automatically downshift to the proper gear based on speed. Upon acceleration you will need to manually upshift to the desired gear. SECOND (2) Gear Start Feature When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into SECOND (2). A higher gear, and light application of the gas pedal, allows the vehicle to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. With the MANUAL SHIFT MODE, the vehicle can accelerate from a stop in SECOND (2). 1) Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) into the MANUAL SHIFT MODE (M) position. 2) With the vehicle stopped, press the plus (+) paddle forward to select SECOND (2). The vehicle will start from a stop position in SECOND (2). 3) Once the vehicle is moving select the desired drive gear. Parking Brake 1722713 The parking brake lever is located to the right of the driver's seat. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. Make sure to release the parking brake before driving the vehicle. If the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 4 mph (6 km/h), a chime will activate to remind you to release the parking brake. 2-16