2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 115
2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara Manual
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Using the Transfer Switch: 10 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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 stationary. 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. 3 (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 3rd gear. 2 (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. CAUTION Be sure to take the following precautions to help avoid damage to the automatic transmission: • Make sure that the vehicle is completely stationary before shifting into "P" or "R". • Do not shift from "P" or "N" to "R", "D", "3", "2", or "L" when the engine is running above idle speed. • Do not rev the engine with the transmission in a drive position ("R", "D", "3", "2", or "L") and the rear wheels not moving. • Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehicle's brakes. 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. R (Reverse) Use this position to reverse the vehicle from stop. Make sure that vehicle is completely stationary 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. 3-14 79K21-03E