2010 Suzuki Kizashi Owner's Manual - Page 147

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Use the gearshift lever positions as follows: P (Park) Use this position to lock the transaxle when the vehicle is parked or when starting 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. 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. M (manual mode) Use this position for driving in the manual mode. Refer to "Manual mode" later in this section for details on how to use the manual mode. Manual mode The CVT can shift gears automatically. When using the manual mode, you can shift gears in the same manner as conventional manual transaxle. To use the manual mode, shift the gearshift lever from "D" to "M". CAUTION Do not shift the gearshift lever into "R" while moving forward, or the transaxle may be damaged. If you shift into "R" when the vehicle speed is over 6mph (10km/h), the transaxle will not shift 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. CAUTION Be sure to take the following precautions to help avoid damage to the CVT: • Make sure that the vehicle is completely stationary before shifting into "P" or "R". • Do not shift from "P" or "N" to "R", "D" or "M" when the engine is running above idle speed. • Do not rev the engine with the transaxle in a drive position ("R", "D" or "M") and the front wheels not moving. • Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehicle's brakes. 57L31011 (1) (2) 57L31012 (1) Manual mode indicator (2) Gear position The information display shows the manual mode indicator (1) and the current gear position (2). 3-16