2010 Suzuki Kizashi Owner's Manual - Page 138

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE the following conditions, you may not be able to start the engine or select the power supply modes, and the "remote controller outside" warning may be given. - The remote controller's battery is low. - The remote controller is affected by strong radio signals or noise. - The remote controller is in contact with or covered by a metallic object. - The remote controller is in stowage like the glove box or a door pocket. - The remote controller is in the sun visor pocket or on the floor. • Even when the remote controller is outside the "interior workable area", if it is in any of the following conditions, you may be able to start the engine or select the power supply mode. The "remote controller outside" warning may not be given at that time. - The remote controller is outside the vehicle but very close to a door. - The remote controller is on the instrument panel. Starting the Engine Before Starting the Engine 1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully. 2) Manual Transaxle - Shift to "N" (Neutral) and fully depress the clutch pedal. Hold the clutch and brake pedals fully depressed. CVT - If the gearshift lever is not in the "P" (Park) position, shift it to "P". Hold the brake pedal fully depressed. 3) The "PUSH START SWITCH" message will appear on the information display in the instrument cluster. Push the engine switch (1). When the engine is started, the starter motor will automatically stop. WARNING Make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transaxle is in Neutral (or Park for vehicles with a CVT) before attempting to start the engine. CAUTION • Do not depress the acclerator during the engine starting procedure. • If the engine does not respond when you try to start it with the engine switch or if the engine switch repeats cycling through the "OFF" - "ACC" - "ON" mode, the vehicle battery may be discharged. Check the voltage of the vehicle battery before trying again. NOTE: • You do not need to keep the engine switch pressed to start the engine. • The engine of a manual transaxle vehicle will not start unless the clutch pedal is depressed. • CVT vehicles have a starter interlock device which is designed to keep the starter from operating if the transaxle is in any of the drive positions. • During the engine starting procedure, messages on the information display will help you. Refer to "Information Display" in the "Before Driving" section for details. (1) 82K254 3-7