Suzuki SWIFT Owner's Manual page 119

Driving on Hills:
Driving on Slippery Roads:
WARNING
Try not to hold the brake pedal down
too long or too often while going
down a steep or long hill. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, result-
ing in reduced braking efficiency.
Failure to take this precaution could
result in loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION
When descending a down
NEVER turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position. Emission control
system and automatic transaxle (if
equipped) damage may result.
Driving on Slippery Roads
hill,
Under wet road conditions you should
drive at a lower speed than on dry roads
due to possible slippage of tires during
braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov-
ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed
and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
braking, or sharp steering movements.
Snow Chains
Snow chains should only be used if they
are needed to increase traction or are
required by law. Make sure that the chains
you use are the correct size for your vehi-
cle's tires. Also make sure that there is
enough clearance between the fenders
and the chains as installed on the tires.
Install the chains on the front tires tightly,
according to the chain manufacturer's
instructions. Retighten the chains after
DRIVING TIPS
driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-
sary. With the chains installed, drive
slowly.
CAUTION
• If you hear the chains hitting
against the vehicle body while driv-
ing, stop and tighten them.
• If you vehicle is equipped with full
wheel caps, remove the wheel caps
before installing the chains or the
wheel caps can be damaged by the
chain bands.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transaxle back and forth
between a forward range (or first gear
for manual transaxle) and reverse. This
will create a rocking motion which may
give you enough momentum to free the
vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator
to keep wheel spin to a minimum.
Remove your foot from the accelerator
while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle
to pull you out.
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