2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 113

Using the Transfer Switch: 10 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Gearshift lever Use the gearshift lever positions as described below: P (Park) Use this position to lock the transmission when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Shift into Park only when the vehicle is completely stopped. speed is, the more you will need to press the accelerator pedal to get a downshift. 4 (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 transmission shifts up only to 4th gear. 3 (Low 2) Use this position to provide extra power when climbing hills, or to provide engine braking when going down hills. L (Low 1) Use this position to provide maximum power when climbing steep hills or driving through deep snow or mud, or to provide maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. NOTE: If you move the gearshift lever to a lower gear while driving faster than the maximum allowable speed for the lower gear, the transmission will not actually downshift until your speed drops below the maximum speed for the lower gear. WARNING If you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, never leave the transfer switch in "N" (Neutral) position when parked. Otherwise the vehicle may roll even if the transmission is in Park. 66J004 The gearshift lever is designed that it cannot be shifted out of the "P" position unless the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and the brake pedal is depressed. R (Reverse) Use this position to back the vehicle from stop. Make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped 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. D (Drive) Use this position for all normal driving. With the selector in "D" range, you can get an automatic downshift by pressing the accelerator pedal. The higher the vehicle 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. 3-12 79K21-03E