Suzuki SX4 S Cross owners manual page 207

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DRIVING TIPS power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the Driving on Slippery Roads models are not sporUutility vehicles, and vehicle from losing momentum. are not designed for off-road use. • When driving down a hill, the engine should be used for braking by shifting to Tire Chains next lower gear. (Do this with EITHER a I CVT or manual transaxle.) I Tire chains should only be used if they are . .' ': , . A. WARNING . . needed to increase traction or are required by law. Make sure that the chains you use Try not to hold the brake pedal down are the correct size for your vehicle's tires. too long or too often while going Also make sure that there is enough clear- down a steep or long hill. This could ance between the fenders and the chains cause the brakes to overheat, result- as installed on the tires. ing in reduced braking efficiency. Install the chains on the front tires tightly, Failure to take this precaution could according to the chain manufacturer's result in loss of vehicle control. instructions. Retighten the chains after driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces- NOTICE 60G089S sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly. When descending a down hill, Under wet road conditions you should NOTICE NEVER turn the ignition key to the drive at a lower speed than on dry roads • If you hear the chains hitting "LOCK" position or press the engine due to possible slippage of tires during against the vehicle body while driv- switch to change the ignition mode to braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov- ing, stop and tighten them. "LOCK" (OFF). Emission control sys- ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed • If your vehicle is equipped with full tem and CVT (if equipped) damage and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt wheel caps, remove the wheel caps may result. braking, or sharp steering movements. before installing the chains or the Four-mode 4WD Models wheel caps can be damaged by the Your four-mode 4WD is designed to get chain bands. better traction on slippery roads than 2- wheel drive models. However, your four- mode 4WD will not have as much traction in deep snow, mud or sand as multipur- pose 4WD vehicles. You should not attempt to drive your four-mode 4WD in deep snow, mud or sand. Four-mode 4WD 4-4

owners manual Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

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