2022 SUZUKI JIMNY BEFORE DRIVING

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BEFORE DRIVING
(1) Fixing points on vertical (side) surfaces
(2) Maximum vertical load on trailer hitch point (EU): 75 kg (165 lbs)
Trailer hitch ball height "a" 450 -490 mm (17.7 -19.3 in.) Maximum permissible overhang "b" 787 mm (31.0 in.)
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BEFORE DRIVING
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Daily inspection checklist
Before driving
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1) Check that windows, mirrors, lights and reflectors are clean and unobstructed. 2) Visually check the tyres for the follow-ing points: -the depth of the tread groove -abnormal wear, cracks and damage -loose wheel nuts -existence of foreign material such as nails, stones, etc.
Refer to "Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for details. 3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.
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NOTE: It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system while and after use.
4) Check that the hood is fully closed and latched. 5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera­tion. 6) Adjust the seat and head restraint. 7) Check the brake pedal and the parking brake lever. 8) Adjust the mirrors. 9) Check that you and all passengers have properly fastened by the seat belts. 1 0)Check that all warning lights come on as the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position. 11 )Check all gauges. 12)Check that the brake system warning light turns off when the parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel tank, perform the following under-hood checks:
1) Engine oil level 2) Coolant level 3) Brake fluid level 4) Battery fluid (acid) level 5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Check that you cannot open . the hood further without releasing the secondary latch. Close the hood securely after checking for proper latch operation. See the item "All latches, hinges and locks" of "Chassis, body and others" in "Maintenance schedule" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE­NANCE" section for lubrication sched­ule.
A WARNING
Check that the hood is fully closed and latched before driving. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly during driving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
Once a month, or each time you fill your fuel tank, check the tyre pressure using a tyre pressure gauge. Also check the tyre pressure of the spare tyre.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Clutch pedal (1)
A clutch pedal is used to disengage the driving force to the wheels when starting the engine, stopping, or shifting the gear­shift lever. Depressing the pedal disen­gages the clutch.
A WARNING
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal. It could result in excessive clutch wear, clutch dam­age, or unexpected loss of engine braking.
Brake pedal (2)
Your vehicle is equipped with either front and rear disc brakes or front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Depressing a brake pedal applies both sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal when you apply the brakes. This is a nor­mal condition caused by environmental factors such as temperature, humidity or dust, etc.
A WARNING
If brake squeal is excessive and occurs each time the brakes are applied, you should have the brakes checked by a SUZUKI dealer.
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A WARNING
Do not apply brakes continuously or rest your foot on the brake pedal. This will result in overheating of the brakes which could cause unpredict­able braking action, longer stopping distances, or permanent brake dam­
age.
Accelerator pedal (3)
An accelerator pedal controls the speed of the engine. Depressing the accelerator pedal increases power output and speed.
Starting engine
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NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with Brake Over-fl..l""'"-i ® ride System. If you depress both the accel­erator pedal and the brake pedal simultaneously, the engine power output may be suppressed.
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully. 2) Manual transmission -Shift into "N" (Neutral). Hold the clutch pedal and brake pedal fully depressed. Automatic transmission -If the gear­shift lever is not in "P" (Park) position, shift into "P" (Park). (If you need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into "N".)

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Starting off To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor and shift into 1 st 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 gradu­ally release the clutch.
Shifting All forward gears are synchronized and provide quiet and easy shifting. Always depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor before shifting gears. Keep the engine speed from rising into the red zone of the tachometer.
Downshifting maximum allowable speeds
Transfer lever in "2H" or "4H" position
Downshifting km/h (mph)
2nd to 1st 40 (25)
3rd to 2nd 75 (47)
4th to 3rd 105 (65)
5th to 4th 150 (93)*
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Transfer lever in "4L" position
Downshifting km/h (mph)
2ndto1st 20 (12)
3rd to 2nd 35 (22)
4th to 3rd 50 (31)
5th to 4th 75 (47)*
*NOTE: You may not accelerate to the maximum allowable speed because of the driving sit­uation and/or the vehicle condition.
NOTICE
Do not downshift to a lower gear at the speed faster than the maximum allowable speeds for the next lower speed) or severe damage to engine and transmission can result.
A WARNING
• 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, slow down before downshifting. Excessive and/or sudden changes in engine speed may cause loss of traction, which could cause you to lose control.
NOTICE
Check that the vehicle is completely stationary before you shift into reverse.
NOTICE
To help avoid clutch damage, do not use the clutch pedal as a foot­rest 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 cause negative effect to smooth shifting.

Automatic transmission
Gearshift lever
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The gearshift lever is designed so that it cannot be shifted out of "P" position unless the ignition switch is in "ON" position and the brake pedal is depressed.
Use the gearshift lever positions as fol­lows:
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.
R (Reverse) Use this position to reverse the vehicle from stop. Make sure that vehicle is corn-
pletely 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.
D (Drive) Use this position for all normal driving.
With the gearshift lever in "D" range you ?an 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.
2 (Low2) 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.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
A, WARNING
Always depress the brake pedal before shifting from "P" (Park) (or "N" (Neutral) if the vehicle is station­ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when you shift.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism to help prevent accidental shifting. Shift the gearshift lever as follows:
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D-D Shift without the knob button (1) pushed in.
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NOTICE
• Do not shift the gearshifl lever into 11R" while moving forward, or the transmission may be damaged. If you shift into "R" when the vehicle speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph),_the transmission will not shift mto reverse. 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 11P" or "R". -Do not shift from up" or "N" to "R" "D" or "L11 when the engine is r~nning above idle speed. -Do not rev the engine with the transmission in a drive position {uR", 11D" or 11~") and the front wheels not movmg. -Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehicle's brakes.
NOTE: • Always shift the gearshift lever without pushing in the knob button except when ou shift from "P" to "R", from "D" to "2", rrom "2" to "L ", from "N" to "R''. or from "R" to "P". If you always push m the knob button when shifting the gearsh1ft lever. Id h.ft · t "P" "R" "2" or "L" by youcou s1 mo , , mistake. If driver's or passenger's knee hits the gearshift lever while driving, the lever could move and the gear could be changed unexpectedly.
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Situations where the system does not activate Under the following situations, the system does not activate. When the engine is off When dual sensor brake support indica­tor light and lane departure warning indi­cator light are initially lighting immediately after the ignition switch is turned to "ON". When the gearshift lever is in reverse gear When the ESP® system is activated (except the frontal collision warning) When the following switches are pushed and the system is turned off: -Dual sensor brake support OFF switch -ESP® OFF switch
When the dual sensor is temporarily stopped or malfunctioning
Situations where the system may not activate properly Under the following situations, the system may not activate. When the dual sensor cannot detect a vehicle or a pedestrian in front of your vehicle Refer to "Handling dual sensor" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section. When you take evasive action with the steering wheel or accelerator pedal
Situations where the vehicle may not decelerate properly Under the following situations, the vehicle may not decelerate properly even when the system is activated. When the outside temperature is low, or when the temperature of the brake is low such as right after starting When the brake is overheating and the brake effect is deteriorated due to con­tinuing to travel on a downhill road When the brake effect is deteriorated due to passing over puddles or washing the vehicle When driving on the following roads -On sharp curves or extremely rough surfaces -On a steep slope When driving on the following slippery surfaces -Frozen or snow-covered surfaces -Over manholes or metal construction plates -Gravel When driving in a rainy day
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Situations where the system may acti­vate by chance Under the following situations, the dual sensor may judge that there is a vehicle or a pedestrian in front of you, and the sys­tem may activate. Drive carefully and calmly. When passing through a toll booth with more than recommended speeds Before the parking lot gates or railroad crossing gates are opened fully When operating on hills that have vary­ing slopes When you suddenly accelerate and approach the vehicle in front of you or on neighboring lane Front visibility is poor due to that there is water vapor, sand or smoke or when the vehicle in front of you or on oncoming lane is surrounded by exhaust gas, water or snow When passing through masses of water vapor or smoke When stopping close to an obstacle in. front of you When passing through near a vehicle or obstacle
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