2013 SUZUKI ALTO Tachometer

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Instrument Cluster
ALTO K10
(1) Speedometer
(2) information display
(3) Odometer/Trip meter/Meter illumination
selector knob
(4) Fuel gauge
(5) Warning and indicator lights
(6) Tachometer (if equipped)without tachometer
53M-04-070
with tachometer
53M-04-071
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(2) (4) (3) (5) (5)
EXAMPLE(1) (6)
(5)(2) (4)
(3) (5)

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ALTO K10
Ty p e 1
53M-04-088
Ty p e 2
53M-04-089
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in km/h.
Fuel Gauge
ALTO 800
Ty p e 1
53M-04-090
Ty p e 2
53MH0239
ALTO K10
Without tachometer
53M-04-091
With tachometer
53M-04-092
Automated Manual Transaxle
53M-04-093
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this gauge gives an approximate
indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank. “F” stands for full and “E” stands for
empty.
The mark (1) indicates that the fuel filler
door is located on the left side of the vehi-
cle.
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(1)
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BEFORE DRIVING
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When the fuel meter indicator shows only
one segment to “E”, refill the tank as soon
as possible.
NOTE:
• If the last segment blinks, it means that
the fuel is almost empty.
• The fuel meter indicator varies depend-
ing on road conditions (for example,
slope or curve) and driving conditions
because of fuel moving in the tank.
Depress Brake Pedal Indicator
(if equipped)
53M-04-094
Information Display
ALTO 800
53MM02003
53M-04-095
(1) Clock (if equipped)
(2) Odometer/Trip meter
(3) Odometer/Trip meter/Meter illumina-
tion control knob
ALTO K10
Manual transaxle
Without tachometer
53M-04-096
With tachometer
53M-04-097
Automated Manual transaxle
Without tachometer
53M-04-098
(1) (2)(3)
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With tachometer
53M-04-099
Clock (1) (if equipped)
The clock is shown when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
To set the clock, follow the instructions
below.
Hold in the indication selector and meter
illumination control knob (3) for more
than 2 seconds. Push the indication
selector and meter illumination control
knob (3) to advance the minute display
while the minute display is flashing.
Release the indication selector and
meter illumination control knob (3) for 5
seconds to set the minute display.
The hour display flash after the minute
display is set. Push the indication selec-tor and meter illumination control knob
(3) to advance the hour display. Release
the indication selector and meter illumi-
nation control knob (3) for 5 seconds to
set the hour display.
Odometer/Trip meter (2)
The odometer/trip meter is shown when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven. The trip meter
can be used to measure the distance trav-
eled on short trips or between fuel stops.
53M-04-100
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
with the lighting switch is in the “OFF” posi-
tion, the display shows three types of indi-
cation; odometer (A), trip meter A (B), trip
meter B (C) and clock (D). Push the
“MODE” knob (3) quickly to switch the indi-
cation among the four.
53M-04-101
WA R N I N G
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.
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NOTICE
Keep track of your odometer reading
and check the maintenance sched-
ule regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain
parts can result from failure to per-
form required services at the proper
mileage intervals.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Downshifting maximum allowable
speeds
For F8D engine
For K10B engine
Keep the engine speed so it does nor get
into the red zone of tachometer.Automated Manual Transaxle
Automated manual transaxle is a 5-speed
forward/reverse transaxle. Automated
manual transaxle has the basic features of
conventional manual transaxle, but clutch
operation and transaxle gear shifting are
controlled electronically. The features are
as follows:
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Downshifting km/h (mph)
2nd to 1st 35 (22)
3rd to 2nd 65 (40)
4th to 3rd 100 (62)
5th to 4th OK at all
Downshifting km/h (mph)
2nd to 1st 35 (22)
3rd to 2nd 80 (50)
4th to 3rd 120 (75)
5th to 4th OK at all
NOTICE
When downshifting to a lower gear,
make sure not to downshift at a
speed faster than the maximum
allowable speeds, or severe engine
damage may result.
WA R N I N G
• Reduce your speed and downshift
to a lower gear before going down
a long or steep hill. A lower gear
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or
they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.
• When driving on slippery roads, be
sure to slow down before down-
shifting. Excessive and or sudden
changes in engine speed may
cause loss of traction, which could
cause you to lose control.
NOTICE
Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before you shift
into reverse.
NOTICE
• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
slope. Depress the clutch fully
when shifting.
• When shifting or starting off, do not
race the engine. Racing the engine
can shorten engine life and affect
smooth shifting.
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