Starting Engine; Clutch Pedal; Accelerator Pedal; Before Starting Engine - Suzuki VITARA series Owner's Manual

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Clutch pedal (1)

A clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the
engine, stopping, or shifting the gearshift
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages
the clutch.
WARNING
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch dam-
age, or unexpected loss of engine
braking.
Brake pedal (2)
Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with front
and rear disc brakes. Depressing a brake
pedal applies both sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-
mal condition caused by environmental
factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.
WARNING
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by your SUZUKI dealer.
WARNING
Do not apply brakes continuously or
rest your foot on the brake pedal.
This will result in overheating of the
brakes which could cause unpredict-
able braking action, longer stopping
distances, or permanent brake dam-
age.

Accelerator pedal (3)

An accelerator pedal controls the speed of
the engine. Depressing the accelerator
pedal increases power output and speed.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Starting engine

(vehicle without keyless push
start system)

Before starting engine

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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Shift into "N" (Neutral) and depress the
clutch pedal all the way to the floor.
Hold the clutch pedal while starting the
engine.
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