Suzuki SX4 owners manual page 165

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Braking: 6 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE From i-AWD AUTO to i-AWD LOCK the driving mode changes to the “i-AWD AUTO” mode automatically. Even when Push the “i-AWD LOCK” switch for a few CAUTION seconds until the “i-AWD LOCK” indicator the vehicle speed reduces, on the other • Never use the “i-AWD LOCK” mode will come on. hand, the driving mode does not return when driving on dry paved roads. to the “i-AWD LOCK” mode automati- Avoid using the “i-AWD LOCK” cally. You should press the “i-AWD mode when driving on wet paved LOCK” switch according to the driving conditions. roads as much as possible. Use of • Any forcible operation while driving off-the “i-AWD LOCK” mode in above conditions will apply excessive road in the sand or water or when a wheel has run off the road, the differenceforce to the driving system and of the revolution between front wheels may cause a critical failure. Also, 79J100 and rear wheels increases (wheels run the tires may wear faster and fuel From i-AWD LOCK to i-AWD AUTO idle). If this state continues, the oil tem-consumption may be affected Push the “i-AWD LOCK” switch, and the “i- adversely. perature of the driving system parts AWD AUTO” indicator will come on. rises. • Note that i-AWD vehicles are not From i-AWD AUTO or LOCK to 2WD In such case, the “i-AWD AUTO” indica- all-around vehicles. Be sure to observe following instructions tor light blinks and the driving mode Push the “2WD” switch, and the “i-AWD when driving your vehicle. AUTO” or “i-AWD LOCK” indicator will turn changes to the 2WD mode to protect the – Do not drive through water like off. driving system parts. crossing a river. When you operate your vehicle in the i- – Do not drive continuously where NOTE: AWD mode continuously, park the vehi- front wheels tend to race in • The 2WD/i-AWD switch can be operated cle at a safe place and run the engine places such as sand and mud. idle. After some time, the “i-AWD AUTO” when the vehicle is either stopped or – When any wheel is in the air for moving. indicator light turns on again and the such reason as running off the driving mode returns to the “i-AWD • Make sure that the front wheels are in road, do not race it needlessly. the straight ahead position when operat- AUTO” mode. • If the “i-AWD AUTO” and the “i- ing the 2WD/i-AWD switch. AWD LOCK” indicator lights stay • While making turns or accelerating and on and come on simultaneously decelerating, operating the 2WD/i-AWD when driving, there may be some- switch or turning off the key switch in the thing wrong the i-AWD system. “i-AWD AUTO” or “i-AWD LOCK” mode Have the system inspected by an may cause a shock, but this is not a sys- authorized SUZUKI dealer. tem malfunction. • While driving in the “i-AWD LOCK” mode, as the vehicle speed increases, 6-8 80J22-03E

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