Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 545

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
• When the battery is disconnected, some
of the vehicle's functions will be initial-
ized and/or deactivated.
These functions must be required to
reset after the battery is reconnected.
• Do not disconnect the battery terminals
for at least one minute after the ignition
switch is turned off, or the engine switch
is pressed to change the ignition mode
to "LOCK" (OFF).
• For K14D engine model:
For 10 seconds after the lead-acid bat-
tery is connected, do not turn the ignition
switch to "ON" position or press the
engine switch to select ON mode. If the
ignition switch is turned to "ON" or
engine switch is pressed to select ON
mode within 10 seconds, the ENG A-
STOP OFF light will blink and the system
may not operate properly. In this case,
turn the ignition switch to off or press the
engine switch to select LOCK (OFF)
mode, wait for more than 90 seconds
and then turn the ignition switch to "ON"
or press the engine switch to select ON
mode again. If the ENG A-STOP OFF
light does not go off even if the above-
mentioned procedure is performed, have
your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI
dealer.
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WARNING
Batteries contain toxic substances
including sulfuric acid and lead. They
could have potential negative conse-
quences for the environment and
human health. Used batteries must
be disposed of or recycled according
to applicable rules or regulations and
must not be disposed of with ordi-
nary household trash. Make sure not
to tip over the battery when you
remove it from the vehicle. Other-
wise, sulfuric acid could run out and
you might get injury.
NOTICE
• After stopping the engine, control-
ler and system are operated for a
while. Therefore, before removing
the battery, wait for more than one
minute after turning the ignition
switch to "OFF" or changing the
ignition mode to "LOCK" (OFF).
• For K14D engine model:
Do not disconnect the battery termi-
nal for at least 3 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned off or the
engine switch is pressed to change
the ignition mode to LOCK (OFF).
If the battery terminal is discon-
nected within 3 minutes, SHVS sys-
tem may be damaged.
(Battery label)
(5) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
(6) Chemical symbol of "Pb"
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (5)
located on the battery label indicates that
the used battery should be collected sepa-
rately from ordinary household trash.
The chemical symbol of "Pb" (6) indicates
the battery contains more than 0.004%
lead.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed
of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-
vent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropri-
ate trash handling of the battery. The recy-
cling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed infor-
mation about disposing of or recycling the
used battery, consult your SUZUKI dealer.
(5)
(6)
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