Suzuki WagonR Manual page 73

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Upshifting maximum allowable
speeds
Upshifting Km/h
1st to 2nd 40
2nd to 3rd 75
3rd to 4th 115
4th to 5th 155
Downshifting maximum allowable
speeds
To avoid shock loads on the driveline, the
downshifing speed should not exceed the
following.
Downshifting Km/h
2nd to 1st 10
3rd to 2nd 37
4th to 3rd 55
5th to 4th OK at all
*NOTE:
You may not accelerate to the maximum
allowable speed because of the driving sit-
uation and/or the vehicle condition.
NOTICE
When downshifting to a lower gear,
make sure not to downshift at the
speed faster than the maximum
allowable speeds, or severe engine
damage can result.
EXAMPLE
Keep the engine speed so it does not get
into the red zone of tachometer.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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, 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.
• Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before you shift
into reverse.
CAUTION
• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
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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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