60G-74E
BEFORE DRIVING
MIRRORS
60G-03-013
Day-Night Rearview Mirror (if equipped)
To adjust the interior rearview mirror, set the
selector tab to the day position, then move
the mirror up, down, or sideways to obtain the
best view.
When driving at night, you can move the
selector tab to the night position to reduce
glare from the headlights of vehicles behind
you.
Always adjust the mirror with the
selector set to the day position.
Only use the night position if it is
necessary to reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you. Be
aware that in this position you may
not be able to see some objects that
could be seen in the day position.
Outside Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you can
just see the side of your vehicle in the mirrors.
A WARNING
Be careful when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle or other object
seen in the side convex mirror (if
equipped). Be aware that objects look
smaller and appear farther away than
when seen in a flat mirror.
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6OG-74E
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
60G-03-014
Electric Mirrors (If equipped)
The switch to control the electric mirrors is
located on the instrument panel.You can only
adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch is
in the "ON" position. To adjust the mirrors:
1) Move the selector switch to the left or right
to select the mirror you wish to adjust.
2) Press the outer part of the switch that
corresponds to the direction in which you
wish to move the mirror.
3) Return the selector switch to the centre
position to help prevent unintended
adjustment.
72F-03-016
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat
or seatback while driving. The seat or
seatback could move unexpectedly,
causing loss of control. Make sure that
the driver's seat and seatback are
properly adjusted before you start
driving.
72F-03-013
Adjusting Seat Position
The adjustment lever for each front seat is
located under the front of the seat, on the
inboard side. To adjust the seat position, pull
up on the adjustment lever and slide the seat
forward or rearward. After adjustment, try to
move the seat forward and rearward to ensure
that it is securely latched.
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60G-74E
DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING
Snow Chains
If you must use snow chains to increase tyre
traction, observe the following precautions:
• Choose a safe place away from traffic to
install the chains.
• When installing the chains carefully follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
• Install the chains on the front tyres.
• With the chains on, drive only at slow and
moderate speeds.
• If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Change back and forth between first gear
and reverse. This will create a rocking
motion which may give you enough
momentum to free the vehicle. Press
gently on the accelerator to keep wheel
spin to a minimum. Remove your foot from
the accelerator while changing gear.
Do not race the engine. Excessive wheel
spin will cause the tyres to dig deeper,
making it more difficult to free the vehicle.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle to
pull you out.
Do not allow anyone to stand near the
vehicle when you are rocking it, and do
not spin the wheels faster than an
indicated 40 km/h on the speedometer.
Personal injury and/or vehicle damage
may result from spinning the wheels
too fast.
CAUTION
Do not continue rocking the vehicle for
more than a few minutes. Prolonged
rocking can cause engine overheating
or transmission damage.
DRIVING ON WET ROADS
CAUTION
When driving on wet roads, avoid driv-
ing through large amount of standing
water on the road. Large amount of
water entering the engine compart-
ment may cause damage to the engine
and or electrical components.
If stuck in deep water, do not start till
water level drops.
Water Is incompressible substance,
water inside engine is harmful to
the engine."
Make sure your tyres are in good
condition and always maintain the
specified tyre pressure. Refer to
"TYRES" in the "INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE" section for details.
Do not use tyres other than those
specified by MARUTI. never use
different sizes or types of tyres on
the front and rear wheels. For
information regarding the specified
tyres, refer to ^"SPECIFICATIONS"
section.
Never use oversized tyres or special
shock absorbers and springs to
raise (jack up) your vehicle.This will
change the handling characteristics.
After driving through water, test the
brakes while driving at a slow speed
to see if they have maintained their
normal effectiveness. If the brakes
are less effective than normal, dry
them by repeatedly applying the
brakes while driving slowly until the
brakes have regained their normal
effectiveness.
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60G-74E
DO'S AND DON'TS FOR SAFE
DRIVING
Exercise care in handling your vehicle. Be
conscious of not only your own safety but also
the safety of others on the road, and thus enjoy
the best and most comfortable driving
experience.
This section contains basic rules for safe
driving. Read it carefully for good
understanding of the content so that you can
enjoy safe and pleasant driving in your Maruti
vehicle.
72F-08-001
Starting
1. Adjust the driver's seat for the proper
driving posture.
2. Adjust the rear view mirror so as to obtain
the best possible rear view.
3. Before moving off, look forward and back
to confirm safety.
72F-08-002
72F-08-003
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