Suzuki 57L1F001 - Manual (Page 146)

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
57L20-03E
Continuously Variable Transaxle
(CVT)
57L31008
Gearshift lever
57L31009
The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism
to help prevent accidental shifting. To shift
the gearshift lever:
57L31010
NOTE:
• Always shift the gearshift lever without
pushing in the lock button (1) except
when you shift from “P” to “R”, from “N”
to “R” or from “R” to “P”. If you always
push in the lock button (1) when shifting
the gearshift lever, you could shift into
“P” or “R” by mistake.
• If driver’s or passenger’s knee hits the
gearshift lever while driving, the lever
could move and the gear could be
changed unexpectedly.
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.
Shift with the lock button (1)
pushed in and the brake pedal
depressed.
Shift with the lock button (1)
pushed in.
Shift without the lock button (1)
pushed in.
(1)