Suzuki 2010 Kizashi Owner's Manual - page 144

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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3) Close the engine hood securely before

starting the engine.

Using the Transaxle

Manual Transaxle

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Starting off

To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the

way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.

After releasing the parking brake, gradually

release the clutch. When you hear a

change in the engine’s sound, slowly press

the accelerator while continuing to gradu-

ally release the clutch.

Shifting

All forward gears are synchronized, which

provides for quiet, and easy shifting.

Always depress the clutch pedal all the

way to the floor before shifting gears. Keep

the engine speed does not rise into the red

zone of the tachometer.

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Reverse gear: with lifting up ring, shift the

gearshift lever to the right, engage gear.

CAUTION

Secure the block heater cord back to

its original position or to the routed

position. A loose cord could get

caught in the engine accessory drive

belt(s) or other moving parts.

EXAMPLE