Using The Transmission; Manual Transmission; Starting Off; Shifting - Suzuki GRAND VITARA 08 Operating Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DP~ ;::D.:..p.:..j=®----=:w:..::a::..:rn..:.:i:..::ng~lig~h:..:..:t~
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The DPj=® filters off the soot 'particles in
the exhaust gas, so the DPp!9 could get
clogged depending on the driving condi-
tion. The DPPW is cleaned by the regener-
ating function that combusts the soot
particles in the DPPW by raising the
exhaust gas temperature during driving.
A
WARNING
Keep away from the exhaust pipe
when the engine is running. If the
DPj=® is regenerating, the exhaust
gas temperature could be higher.
NOTE:
When you drive your vehicle, white smoke
may be emitted depending on the grade of
fuel used. This is due to the particle filter
regenerating automatically, and does not
affect the way the vehicle runs.
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If the DPpID warning light comes on when
driving, the DPpID is nearly clogged. You
should regenerate the DPpID when the
DPPW warniqg light comes on. To regener-
ate the DPp!9, you must drive the vehicle
until the light goes out, at a speed of 75
km/h (47 mph) or higher for a while (max.
30 minutes).
However, you should drive carefully and
within the legal speed limit, and should
take in to consideration the surrounding
traffic condition. If you drive your vehicle
until the light goes out, the regeneration of
the DPPW will be completed.
CAUTION
Be sure to regenerate the DPj=® when
the DPj=® warning light comes on.
Failure to regenerate the DPj=® will
cause a vehicle malfunction due to
the clogged filter.
Using the Transmission
Manual Transmission
Starting off
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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 gradu-
ally release the clutch.
Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, and easy shifting.
Always push in the clutch pedal fully before
shifting gears.