Parking Brake Lever - Suzuki GRAND VITARA 08 Operating Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
A.
WARNING
(Continued)
• Always return the ignition switch to
the "LOCK" position and remove
the ignition key and the remote
controller (if equipped) when leav-
ing the vehicle even if a short time.
Also do not leave children or pets
alone in a parked vehicle. Unat-
tended children could cause acci-
dental movement of the vehicle or
could tamper with power windows
or power sunroof. They also could
suffer from heat stroke in warm or
hot weather. These could result in
severe injury or even death.
CAUTION
• Do not use the starter motor for
more than 15 seconds at a time.
For diesel engine model, do not
use the starter motor for more than
30 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 igni-
tion systems or consult your
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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Parking Brake Lever
EXAMPLE
(1) To set
(2) To release
(3) To release
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The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To set the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down and pull the parking
brake lever all the way up. To release the
parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
push the button on the end of the lever with
your thumb, and lower the lever to its origi-
nal position.
For automatic transmission vehicles,
always set the parking brake before mov-
ing the gearshift lever to the "P" (PARK)
position. If you park on an incline and shift
into
"P"
before setting the parking brake,
the weight of the vehicle may make it diffi-
cult to shift out of
"P"
when you are ready
to drive the vehicle.
When preparing to drive the vehicle, move
the gearshift lever out of the
"P"
position
before releasing the parking brake.
A.
WARNING
• Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake effec-
tiveness can be reduced from over-
heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
• If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.