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To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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EXAMPLE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
5-3The ignition switch has the following four
positions:LOCKThis is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.
You must push in the key to turn it to the
“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and
prevents normal use of the steering wheel
after the key is removed.
To release the steering lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to one of the other
positions. If you have trouble turning the keyto unlock the steering, try turning the
steering wheel slightly to the right or left
while turning the key.
ACCAccessories such as the radio can operate,
but the engine is off.ONThis is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.STARTThis is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
Ignition key reminder (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you
to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition
switch when the driver’s door is opened.
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Never remove the ignition key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle even if a
short time. Also do not leave chil-
dren alone in a parked vehicle.
Unattended children could cause
accidental movement of the vehicle
or could tamper with power win-
dows. They also could suffer from
heat stroke in warm or hot weather.
These could result in severe injury
or even death.
NOTICE
Do not use the starter motor for
more than 15 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start, wait 15
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and ignition
systems or consult your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
Do not leave the ignition switch in
the “ON” position if the engine is
not running as the battery will dis-
charge.
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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE
DRIVE TRANSAXLE TOWING
TRAIN METHOD2WDA/T
(AUTO)
M/T
(MANUAL)A
A B
Towing an automatic transaxle vehicle
with four wheels on the ground can
result in damage to the automatic
transaxle.
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NOTICE
A: 2WD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL
TRANSAXLE OR AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE1) Secure the front wheels on a towing
dolly according to the instructions
provided by the dolly manufacturer.
2) Release the parking brake.
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TOWING METHOD AFROM THE FRONT:
FRONT WHEELS ON A DOLLY
AND REAR WHEELS ON THE GROUND
B: 2WD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL
TRANSAXLE1) Shift the manual transaxle lever into
neutral.
2) Turn the ignition key to the “ACC”
position to unlock the steering wheel.
3) Release the parking brake.
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TOWING METHOD BFROM THE FRONT:
FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND
NOTICE
The steering column is not strong
enough to withstand shocks
transmitted from the front wheels
during towing. Always unlock the
steering wheel before towing.
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