2010 Suzuki Kizashi Owner's Manual - Page 149

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Canceling the manual mode To cancel the manual mode, shift the gearshift lever from "M" to "D". Temporary manual mode Pull the shift paddle (if equipped) toward you when driving with the gearshift lever in the "D" position. The information display shows the manual mode indicator (1) and the current gear position (2). If You Cannot Shift CVT Gearshift Lever Out of "P" (PARK) (1) (1) (2) 57L40011 To shift down, pull the "-" side shift paddle, located on left side of the steering wheel, toward you. When you remove your finger from the switch, the switch will return to the original position. NOTE: • To shift gears continuously, remove your finger from the shift paddle, then pull the shift paddle again. You cannot shift gears continuously while holding the shift paddle toward you. • When you pull the both "+" and "-" shift paddle simultaneously, the gear may not shift. 57L31015 57L31012 (1) Manual mode indicator (2) Gear position The temporary manual mode will be canceled automatically in the following situations. • When you press and hold the accelerator pedal for a certain period of time without shifting gears. • When driving speed becomes slow. Vehicles with a CVT have an electrically operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle's battery is discharged, or there is some other electrical failure, the CVT cannot be shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump starting may correct the condition. If not, follow the procedure described below. This procedure will permit changing the transaxle out of Park. 1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 2) If the engine is running, stop the engine. 3) Remove the cover (1) over the button. 4) With pushing the release button by the key or the flat end rod, shift the gearshift lever to the desired position. 3-18