Suzuki SWIFT 2022 Series Owner's Manual page 198

3) Manual transmission vehicles:
Shift into "N" (Neutral). Hold the clutch
pedal and brake pedal fully depressed.
Automatic transmission or CVT vehi-
cles:
If the gearshift lever is not in "P" (Park)
position, shift into "P" (Park).
4) With your foot taken off the accelerator
pedal, crank the engine by turning the
ignition key to "START". Release the
key immediately after the engine has
started.
NOTICE
• Automatic transmission or CVT
vehicles:
In case that you need to restart the
engine while the vehicle is moving,
shift into "N". Otherwise the engine
and transmission can be damaged.
• For protection of a lead-acid bat-
tery and a starter motor, do not use
the starter motor by turning the key
to "START" for more than 12 sec-
onds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key to "LOCK"
position and wait for more than 30
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer
or a qualified workshop.
• Do not try to start the engine by
pushing or towing the vehicle, or
coasting down a hill. This starting
method could result in damage to
the catalytic converter or damage
to other parts.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
Automatic transmission or CVT vehicles:
• Automatic transmission or CVT vehicles
have a starter interlock device. The
engine starts when the gearshift lever is
in either "P" or "N" position.
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