Shvs (Smart Hybrid Vehicle By Suzuki); Downshifting Maximum Allowable Speeds; Deceleration Energy Regenerating Function - MARUTI SUZUKI S-Cross Owner's Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Downshifting maximum allowable speeds

Downshifting km/h
2nd to 1st 15
3rd to 2nd 70
4th to 3rd 115
5th to 4th 165
*NOTE:
You may not accelerate to the maximum
allowable speed because of the driving sit-
uation and/or the vehicle condition.
NOTICE
Do not downshift to a lower gear at
the speed faster than the maximum
allowable speeds for the next lower
speed, or severe engine damage can
result.
3-15
WARNING
• Reduce your speed and downshift
to a lower gear before going down
a long or steep hill. A lower gear
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or
they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.
• When driving on slippery roads,
slow down before downshifting.
Excessive and/or sudden changes
in engine speed may cause loss of
traction, which could cause you to
lose control.
NOTICE
Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before you shift
into reverse.
NOTICE
• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
slope. Depress the clutch fully
when shifting.
• When shifting or starting off, do not
race the engine. Racing the engine
can shorten engine life and cause
negative effect to smooth shifting.
SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle
by Suzuki)
SHVS has an Integrated Starter Generator
(ISG) instead of conventional generator to
get a better fuel consumption.
Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) is a gen-
erator which incorporated a motor function.
The ISG has the following 3 functions.
• Deceleration energy regenerating func-
tion
• Engine power assist function
• Starter motor function
Deceleration Energy Regenerating
Function
While decelerating your vehicle, the ISG
generates electricity without engine power.
This reduces engine loads and improves
fuel consumption.
While decelerating your vehicle, decelera-
tion energy regenerating function will be
activated when the following conditions are
satisfied.
• Gearshift lever is not in "N" (Neutral).
• Clutch pedal is not depressed.
NOTE:
The deceleration energy regenerating func-
tion may not work depending on vehicle
conditions.
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