Suzuki SX4 2016 Owner's Manual page 172

The electronic control system monitors
driving condition (such as vehicle speed
and/or engine revolution), and it shows
which gear position is optimal for your driv-
ing with the indication on the display.
Manual transaxle vehicle
If UP/DOWN arrow and the gear position
other than currently selected are indicated
on the display while driving, we recom-
mend you to shift up or down the gear to
indicated position. It is the optimal gear
position for a driving condition that reduces
the over revolution and stress to the
engine, and improves fuel consumption.
Automatic transaxle or TCSS vehicle
(when using the manual mode)
If UP arrow is indicated on the display
while driving, we recommend you to shift
up the gear until the arrow disappears. It is
the optimal gear position for a driving con-
dition that reduces the over revolution and
stress to the engine, and improves fuel
consumption.
For details on how to use the transaxle,
refer to "Using the Transaxle" in this sec-
tion.
WARNING
The gearshift indicator is designed to
indicate optimal gear position for
your driving, however, a driver will
not be relieved from the duty of care
of driving operation or gear change
with this indicator.
To drive safe, do not gaze the gear-
shift indicator, pay attention to your
driving situation and shift up or down
if necessary.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
• For manual transaxle, the gearshift indi-
cator is not indicated when the gear
position is in "N" (Neutral).
• For manual transaxle, if you depress the
clutch pedal while UP/DOWN arrow is
indicated, the indication will disappear.
• In ordinary driving, UP arrow will disap-
pear when you release your foot from
the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle is equipped with the adap-
tive cruise control and while it is working,
however, UP/DOWN arrow (for manual
transaxle vehicle) or UP arrow (for auto-
matic transaxle or TCSS vehicle, when
using the manual mode) may be indi-
cated continuously depending on driv-
ing conditions. It means that the
indicated gear position is optimal for the
current cruising speed.
• The indication of gearshift indicator tim-
ing may differ depending on the vehicle
condition and/or driving situation even in
the same vehicle speed and engine rev-
olution.
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