Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 167

BEFORE DRIVING
Malfunction indicator light
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction
indicator light is provided on the instrument
cluster to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
When the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to "ON", this light
comes on. When the engine or the strong
hybrid system is started, the light goes out.
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or blinks when the engine is running or the
strong hybrid system is operating, there is
a damage in the emission control system.
Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer to
have the damage fixed.
(For EU specification vehicle)
Also, if this light comes on when the
engine is running or the strong hybrid sys-
tem is operating, there is a problem with
the automatic transaxle system or Auto
Gear Shift system. Ask your SUZUKI
dealer to have the system inspected.
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NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
the malfunction indicator light is on
or blinking can cause permanent
damage to the vehicle's emission
control system, and can affect fuel
economy and driveability.
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Transaxle warning light
(if equipped)
When the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to "ON", this light
comes on for several seconds so you can
check that the light is working.
If this light comes on when the engine
switch is "ON" position, there is a problem
with the automatic transaxle system or
Auto Gear Shift system.
If this light comes on or blinks, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact your
SUZUKI dealer. If the light comes on or
blinks again after the light goes out, have
the system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
For Auto Gear Shift vehicles:
• If the light comes on, it may become fol-
lowings:
– The transmission gear will not change
even if you shift the gearshift lever.
– The transmission gear will change to
"N" automatically when the vehicle
speed becomes less than 10 km/h (6
mph), also the "N" indicator in the
instrument cluster will blink and the
interior buzzer will sound.
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– The engine will stall automatically
when the vehicle stops.
– You cannot start the strong hybrid sys-
tem.