2010 Suzuki Kizashi Owner's Manual - Page 148

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The indicated gear position on the information display when you shift from "D" to "M" is the gear position that was selected automatically when the gearshift lever was in "D". • You can change to the manual mode temporarily by pulling the shift paddle (if equipped) on the steering wheel toward you when the gearshift lever is in "D". Shifting in the manual mode You can shift gears from 1st to 6th depending on driving speed. NOTE: • If the CVT fluid becomes hot such as when driving uphill, the transaxle will automatically shift up in order to protect itself and the engine regardless of your gear shifting operation. • When the driving speed becomes slow, the gear shifts down automatically, and when the vehicle stops, the gear position will be in 1st gear without shifting the gearshift lever. • If you depress the accelerator pedal a certain amount, the gear shifts down automatically even if the gearshift lever is in the manual mode. NOTE: When you change gear, sometimes the transaxle may not shift to the desired gear but a buzzer sounds instead. This is to maintain good drivability and to protect the transaxle. Using the gearshift lever NOTE: To shift gears continuously, remove your hand from the gearshift lever, then shift the lever again. You cannot shift gears continuously while holding the lever in the "+" or "-" position. Using the shift paddle (if equipped) (2) (1) 57L31013 57L40010 (1) "+" side (shift up) (2) "-" side (shift down) To shift up, pull the gearshift lever to the "+" side (rearward). When you remove your hand from the gearshift lever, the lever will return to the "M" position automatically. To shift down, push the gearshift lever to the "-" side (forward). When you remove your hand from the gearshift lever, the lever will return to the "M" position automatically. To shift up, pull the "+" side shift paddle, located on right side of the steering wheel, toward you. When you remove your finger from the switch, the switch will return to the original position. 3-17