2009 Suzuki SX4 Owner's Manual - Page 162

Using the Transaxle: 10 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Using the Transaxle 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle Gearshift lever ing the engine. Shift into Park only when the vehicle is completely stationary. R (Reverse) Use this position to reverse the vehicle from stop. Make sure that vehicle is completely stationary before shifting into Reverse. N (Neutral) Use this position for starting the engine if the engine stalls and you need to restart it while the vehicle is moving. You may also shift into Neutral and depress the brake pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during idling. 77J028 77J021 The gearshift lever is designed so that it can not be shifted out of the "P" position unless the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and the brake pedal is depressed. D (Drive) Use this position for all normal driving. With the gearshift lever in "D" range you can get an automatic downshift by pressing the accelerator pedal. The higher the vehicle speed is, the more you need to press the accelerator pedal to get a downshift. 3 (Low 3) Use this position for driving on moderate uphill and downhill gradients. The engine braking effect on moderate downhills can be used in this position. The transaxle shifts up only to 3rd gear. 2 (Low 2) Use this position to provide extra power when climbing hills, or to provide engine braking when going down hills. WARNING Always depress the brake pedal before shifting from "P" (Park) (or "N" (Neutral) if the vehicle is stationary) to a forward or reverse gear, to help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when you shift. Use the gearshift lever positions as described below: P (Park) Use this position to lock the transaxle when the vehicle is parked or when start- 6-5 80J22-03E