Suzuki SX4 2016 Owner's Manual page 169

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
You can change to the manual mode tem-
porarily by pulling the shift paddle on the
steering wheel toward you when the gear-
shift lever is in "D".
Shifting in the manual mode
You can shift gears from 1st to 6th depend-
ing on driving speed.
NOTE:
• When the engine is revved, the gear
may shift up automatically to prevent
damage to the engine and the transaxle.
• When the driving speed becomes slow,
the gear shifts down automatically, and
when the vehicle stops, the gear position
will be in 1st gear without shifting the
gearshift lever.
NOTE:
When you change gear, sometimes the
transaxle may not shift to the desired gear
but a buzzer sounds instead. This is to
maintain good drivability and to protect the
transaxle.
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Using the gearshift lever
(2)
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(1) "+" side (shift up)
(2) "–" side (shift down)
To shift up, pull the gearshift lever to the
"+" side (rearward). When you release your
hand from the gearshift lever, the lever will
return to the "M" position automatically.
To shift down, push the gearshift lever to
the "–" side (forward). When you release
your hand from the gearshift lever, the
lever will return to the "M" position auto-
matically.
NOTE:
To shift gears continuously, release your
hand from the gearshift lever, then shift the
lever again. You cannot shift gears contin-
uously while holding the lever in the "+" or
"–" position.
Using the shift paddle
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To shift up, pull the "+" side shift paddle,
located on right side of the steering wheel,
toward you. When you release your finger
from the switch, the switch will return to the
original position.
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