Suzuki Ciaz Owner's Manual page 138

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
EXAMPLE
58MS20302
Overdrive off switch
The transaxle is a 4-speed (3-speed plus
overdrive) automatic transaxle. By operat-
ing the overdrive off switch, the transaxle
can be converted to a 3-speed automatic
transaxle that will not move to the over-
drive position. To convert the transaxle to
the 3-speed mode, push in the overdrive
off switch and release it.
To return the transaxle to the 4-speed
mode, push in the overdrive off switch
again.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
"ACC" position or the engine switch is
pressed to change the ignition mode to
"ACC", the transaxle in the 3-speed mode
is converted to the 4-speed mode automat-
ically.
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The 3-speed mode is suitable for the fol-
lowing driving conditions:
• Driving on hilly, winding roads
– You can drive more smoothly with less
frequent gear changing
• Going down a steep hill
– Some engine braking is provided
Gearshift lever
EXAMPLE
(1)
58MS20303
(1) Knob button
The gearshift lever is designed so that it
cannot be shifted out of the "P" position
unless the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position or the ignition mode is "ON" and
the brake pedal is depressed.
WARNING
Always depress the brake pedal
before shifting from "P" (Park) (or
"N" (Neutral) if the vehicle is station-
ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to
help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly when you shift.
The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism
to help prevent accidental shifting. To shift
the gearshift lever:
Shift with the knob button (1)
pushed in and the brake pedal
depressed.
Shift with the knob button (1)
pushed in.
Shift without the knob button (1)
pushed in.
NOTE:
• Always shift the gearshift lever without
pushing in the knob button (1) except
when you shift from "P" to "R", from "D" to
"2", from "2" to "L", from "N" to "R" or from
"R" to "P". If you always push in the knob-
button (1) when shifting the gearshift
lever, you could shift into "P", "R", "2", or
"L" by mistake.
• If driver's or passenger's knee hits the
gearshift lever while driving, the lever
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