automatic transmission SUZUKI JIMNY 2020 User Guide

NOTE: Automatic transmission vehicles have a starter interlock device which is designed to keep the starter from operating if the transmission is in any of the drive posi­tions.
A WARNING
Check that the parking brake is set fully and the transmission is in Neu­tral (or Park for vehicles with an auto­matic transmission) before attempting to start the engine.
Starting a cold and warm engine
With your foot taken off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the igni­tion key to "START". Release the key when the engine starts.
NOTICE
• Stop turning the starter immedi­ately after the engine has started or the starter system can be dam­aged. For protection of a lead-acid bat­tery and a starter motor, do not use the starter motor by turning the key to "START" for more than 12 sec­onds at a time. If the engine dose not start, turn the key to 11LOCK" 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.
If the engine does not start after 12 sec­onds of cranking, wait about 30 seconds, and then press down the accelerator pedal to 1/3 of its stroke and try cranking the engine again. Release the key and accel­erator pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the fioor while cranking.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Using transmission
A WARNING
Do not hang any items on the gear­shift lever and do not use the gear­shift lever as a handrest. Otherwise, it could prevent proper operation of the gearshift lever and cause its mal­function, resulting in an accident.
Manual transmission
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Automatic transmission
Gearshift lever
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The gearshift lever is designed so that it cannot be shifted out of "P" position unless the ignition switch is in "ON" position and the brake pedal is depressed.
Use the gearshift lever positions as fol­lows:
P (Park) Use this position to lock the transmission when the vehicle is parked or when start­ing the engine. Shift into Park only when the vehicle is completely stationary.
R (Reverse) Use this position to reverse the vehicle from stop. Make sure that vehicle is corn-
pletely stationary before shifting into Reverse.
N (Neutral) Use this position for starting the engine if the engine stalls and you need to restart it while the vehicle is moving. You may also shift into Neutral and depress the brake pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during
idling.
D (Drive) Use this position for all normal driving.
With the gearshift lever in "D" range you ?an get an automatic downshift by press­ing the accelerator pedal. The higher the vehicle speed is, the more you need to press the accelerator pedal to get a down­shift.
2 (Low2) Use this position to provide extra power when climbing hills, or to provide engine braking when going down hills.
L (Low 1) Use this position to provide maximum power when climbing steep hills or driving through deep snow or mud, or to provide maximum engine braking when going down steep hills.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
A, WARNING
Always depress the brake pedal before shifting from "P" (Park) (or "N" (Neutral) if the vehicle is station­ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when you shift.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism to help prevent accidental shifting. Shift the gearshift lever as follows:
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Shift with the knob button (1)
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pushed in and the brake pedal depressed.
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D-D Shift without the knob button (1) pushed in.
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NOTICE
• Do not shift the gearshifl lever into 11R" while moving forward, or the transmission may be damaged. If you shift into "R" when the vehicle speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph),_the transmission will not shift mto reverse. Be sure to take the following pre­cautions to help avoid damage to the automatic transmission: -Make sure that the vehicle is completely stationary before shifting into 11P" or "R". -Do not shift from up" or "N" to "R" "D" or "L11 when the engine is r~nning above idle speed. -Do not rev the engine with the transmission in a drive position {uR", 11D" or 11~") and the front wheels not movmg. -Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehicle's brakes.
NOTE: • Always shift the gearshift lever without pushing in the knob button except when ou shift from "P" to "R", from "D" to "2", rrom "2" to "L ", from "N" to "R''. or from "R" to "P". If you always push m the knob button when shifting the gearsh1ft lever. Id h.ft · t "P" "R" "2" or "L" by youcou s1 mo , , 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.
Overdrive off switch
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The transmission is a 4-speed (3-speed plus overdrive) automatic transmission. By operating the overdrive off switch, the transmission can be converted to a 3-speed automatic transmission that will not move to the overdrive position. To convert the transmission to the 3-speed mode, push in the overdrive off switch and release it.
To return the transmission to the 4-speed mode, push in the overdrive off switch again:
When the ignition switch is turned to the "ACC" position, the transmission in the 3-speed mode is converted to the 4-speed mode automatically. The 3-speed mode is suitable for the fol­lowing 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
If you cannot shift automatic trans­
mission gearshift lever out of "P"
(PARK)
Left hand drive vehicle
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The automatic transmission vehicles have an electrically operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle's lead-acid battery is dis­charged, or there is some other electrical failure, the automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump starting may correct the condition. If not, follow the procedure described below. This procedure will permit shifting the transmission out of Park.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 2) If the engine is running, stop the engine. 3) Make sure the key is in "ON" or "ACC" position. 4) Remove the cover (1) over the button. 5) With the knob button (1) pushed by the key or the flat end rod, push the knob button (2) and shift the gearshift lever to the desired position.
This procedure is for emergency use only. If repeated use of this procedure is neces­sary, or the procedure does not work as described, take your vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer for repair.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Right hand drive vehicle
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The automatic transmission vehicles have an electrically operated parklock feature. If the vehicle's lead-acid battery is dis­charged, or there is some other electrical failure, the automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump starting may correct the condition. If not, follow the procedure described below. This procedure will permit shifting the transmission out of Park.
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1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 2) If the engine is running, stop the engine. 3) Make sure the key is in "ON" or "ACC" position. 4) With the release button (1) pushed, push the knob button (2) and shift the gearshift lever to the desired position.
This procedure is for emergency use only. If repeated use of this procedure is neces­sary, or the procedure does not work as described, take the vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer for repair.
Gearshift indicator
(if equipped)
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In the following cases, the gearshift indica­tor is indicated in the information display when the ignition switch is in "ON" position. • When the gearshift lever is in a position other than "N" (Neutral). When the transfer lever is in "2H" or "4H" position. For vehicles equipped with the cruise control, when the system is not in use.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
A WARNING
When you turn off the engine while the transfer is not finished to shift into "4L" position, follow instructions below. 1) Depress the brake pedal* fully. 2) Turn the ignition switch to "OFF" position. • Depress the brake pedal until the engine is started again. Even though the gearshift lever is shifted into 1st gear or "R" (Reverse) gear for manual trans­mission vehicles or shifted into "P" (Park) position for automatic trans­mission vehicles, there may be a case that the wheels of the vehicle is not stationary. When you turn off the engine in this situation, start the engine again and move the vehicle forward or back­ward slowly.
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A CAUTION
Do not operate the transfer lever while driving. Do not operate the transfer lever while making a left or right turn or while holding rear wheels slipped on icy, snow-covered, or muddy roads. Your vehicle may move to the unexpected direction. 4-wheel drive system may be also dam­aged.
NOTE: There may be a case that you will feel the difficulty to operate the transfer lever when shifting the transfer lever from "4H" position to "4L" position. Operate the transfer lever into "4L" position surely. When shifting the transfer lever from "4H" position to "4L" position, the buzzer will sound and the function of the ES?® system and the vehicle stability control system will be deactivated. There may be a case that shifting into "4L" position is not completed when the transfer system or the transmission is not warm in the cold weather. There may be a possibility of difficulty to shift espe­cially for automatic transmission vehicles in the cold weather. Follow instructions below in this case and operate the trans­fer lever again. -Stop the vehicle completely. -Place the transmission in "N" (Neu-tral). -Depress the brake pedal* fully. -Release the parking brake. -Turn the ignition switch to "OFF" posi-tion. -Shift the transfer lever from "4H" posi­tion to "4L" position by pressing the transfer lever. -Check whether the vehicle can be moved by moving the vehicle forward or backward slowly. • Depress the brake pedal until the engine is started again.

There may be a case that it is difficult to From "4L" position to "4H" position operate the transfer lever or the gear noise occurs after driving the vehicle for a while in the cold weather. There may be a possibility of difficulty to shift the transfer lever from "4H" position to "4L" position. In this case, shift the transfer lever into "4H" position or "2H" position
and then operate the transfer lever again after driving for a while.
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Stop the vehicle completely, place the transmission in "N" (Neutral) or depress the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), then shift the transfer lever from "4L" position to "4H" position.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Cruise control (if equipped)
The cruise control system allows you to maintain a steady speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. The controls for operating the cruise control system are on the steering wheel.
You can use the cruise control system under the following conditions: For manual transmission vehicle, the gear position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th. For automatic transmission vehicle, the gearshift lever is in "D" position. When the transfer lever is in "2H" or "4H" position, When 4WD indicator light does not blink, The vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher.
A, WARNING
To help avoid loss of vehicle control, do not use the cruise control system when driving in heavy traffic, on slip­pery or winding roads, or on steep downhills.
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Changing cruising speed
Using the accelerator pedal To reset at a faster cruising speed, acceler­ate to the desired speed using the accelera­tor pedal and push down the "RES +/SET-" switch (3). The new speed will be main­
tained.
Using the brake pedal To reset at a slower cruising speed, decel­erate to the desired speed using the brake pedal and push down the "RES +/SET -" switch (3). The new speed will be main­
tained.
NOTE: When the brake pedal is depressed, "SET" indicator light (5) or set indicator (7) goes off until the cruising speed is reset.
Using "RES +/SET-" switch To reset at a faster cruising speed, press repeatedly or hold push up the "RES +/ SET -" switch (3). Vehicle speed will steadily increase. When you release the switch, the new speed will be maintained.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, press repeatedly or hold push down the "RES +/ SET -" switch (3) until the vehicle has slowed to the desired speed, and then release the switch. The new speed will be maintained.
NOTE: You can adjust the set speed by approxi­mately 1 km/h (1 mph) by pushing "RES +/ SET-" switch quickly
Cancelling cruise control
"SET' indicator light (5) or set indicator (7) will go off and the cruise control will be canceled temporarily with the following conditions:
Push "CANCEL" switch (2). Depress the brake pedal. For manual transmission vehicle, depress the clutch pedal. For automatic transmission vehicle, the gear position is changed to "L" When the transfer lever is operated, The vehicle speed falls more than about 20 percent from the set speed. Any time the vehicle speed falls below 40 km/h (25 mph). When the vehicle skids and ESP® is activated.
To resume the previously set speed, push up the "RES +/SET-" switch (3) and turn on "SET' indicator light (5) or set indicator (7). The vehicle speed must be above 40 km/h (25 mph) when the vehicle is not under the above conditions.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
To turn off the cruise control system, push cruise switch (1) and check that the cruise indicator light (4) or cruise indicator (6)
goes off.
Also, if the malfunction indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on or blinks, the cruise control system will be turned off.
NOTE: If you turn off the cruise control system, the previously set speed in the memory is cleared. Reset your cruising speed again.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Traffic sign recognition
(if equipped)
When the vehicle with the dual sensor passes the traffic sign, the traffic sign is shown on the information display on the cluster meter in order to notify the driver. This system may not work properly outside Europe.
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A WARNING
The function of the traffic sign recog­nition has limits and may not func­tion properly depending on the driving conditions of circumstances. Do not rely excessively on this func­tion and always drive in a safe man~ ner.
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NOTE: The traffic sign may be shown with delay on the information display depending on the circumstances and conditions of the vehicle The number of the traffic sign for this function shows up to three signs on the information display The traffic signs are disappeared on the information display under the following situations -When the vehicle was run in constant distance after showing the traffic signs on the information display (except for regulation end sign}, -When a period of time passed after the traffic signs on the information dis­play (only for regulation end sign), -When turning right or left with the turn signal lights blinked, -For manual transmission vehicle, the gearshift lever is in "R" position, for automatic transmission vehicle, the gearshift lever is in "P" or "R" position (except for speed limit sign). To change the traffic sign recognition setting, select "Sign recog." in "Setting mode" on the information display. Then, select "ON" or "OFF"
When the ignition switch was turned "OFF" with the speed limit sign shown on the information display and then the igni­tion switch is fumed "ON" again, the information display shows the same speed limit sign the last time the ignition switch was fumed "OFF" When you drive in the area where unit of velocity is changed, the traffic signs may not be appeared or the different traffic signs may be appeared on the informa­tion display after passing the actual traf­fic signs. This is not a malfunction. The display will be resumed after driving for a while. The speed limit sign on the information display that is higher or lower than the actual limited speed sign may be dis­played for the speed limit sign

DRIVING TIPS
Driving on hills
Manual transmission
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Automatic transmission
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When driving on steep hills, the vehicle may begin to slow down and show a lack of power. If this happens, you should shift to a lower gear so that the engine will again be operating in its higher power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the vehicle from losing momentum. When driving down a hill, the engine should be used for braking by shifting to the next lower gear.
A WARNING
Do not 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, resulting in reduced braking efficiency. Failure to take this precaution could result in loss of vehicle control.
NOTICE
When descending a downhill, Never turn the ignition key to "LOCK" posiM lion. Emission control system and automatic transmission damage may result.