Suzuki SX4 2016 Owner's Manual page 151

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
Automatic transaxle vehicles have a starter
interlock device which is designed to keep
the starter from operating if the transaxle is
in any of the drive positions.
WARNING
Make sure that the parking brake is
set fully and the transaxle is in Neu-
tral (or Park for vehicles with an auto-
matic transaxle) before attempting to
start the engine.
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine
(For Gasoline Engine Model)
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition key
to "START". Release the key when the
engine starts.
NOTICE
• Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be damaged.
• Do not crank the engine for more
than 12 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn't start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before try-
ing again.
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If the engine does not start after 12 sec-
onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
then press down the accelerator pedal to
1/3 of its travel and try cranking the engine
again. Release the key and accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
Caution when stopping the engine with
turbocharger
When stopping the engine after climbing or
high speed driving, let the engine idle for
about one minute or more (if it is not pro-
hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil
from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated
engine oil will damage the bearings of the
turbocharger.
(For Diesel Engine Model)
Cold engine
Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" posi-
tion and wait until the glow plug indicator
goes out if it comes on. Crank the engine
by turning the ignition key to "START".
Release the key when the engine starts.
NOTICE
• Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be damaged.
• Do not crank the engine for more
than 30 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn't start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before try-
ing again.
Warm engine
Crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to "START". Release the key when the
engine starts.
Caution when stopping the engine with
turbocharger
When stopping the engine after climbing or
high speed driving, let the engine idle for
about one minute or more (if it is not pro-
hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil
from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated
engine oil will damage the bearings of the
turbocharger.
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