Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 215

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
While driving, if temperature of the lithium-
ion battery becomes extremely low (about
-35°C (-31°F) or below), the situation is
informed sounding buzzer in the cabin,
blinking charge warning light and ENG A-
STOP OFF light. The engine does not stall
soon, however, since the lead-acid battery
is not charged, move the vehicle to a safe
place or the like as soon as possible. Turn
the ignition switch to "LOCK" or press the
engine switch to select "LOCK" (OFF)
mode and stop the engine.
Wait for the rise of the ambient tempera-
ture and start the engine when the lithium-
ion battery temperature comes up.
NOTE:
• When temperature of the lithium-ion bat-
tery is extremely low (about -35°C (-31°F
or below) especially in cold area, warm
the cabin using a heater available in the
market and start the engine when the
temperature of the lithium-ion battery
comes up. When using the heater, follow
the instructions in the attached manual
for the safety use.
• When the vehicle is stored especially in
cold area of about -35°C (-31°F) or
below, keep the vehicle in a garage or
the like so that the temperature of the
lithium-ion battery does not fall very low.
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Stopping engine or strong hybrid
system
• Depress the engine switch to stop the
engine or the strong hybrid system after
the vehicle stopped completely.
• If the engine remains stopped for a while
after it was stopped unexpectedly or was
raced before stopping, a clicking sound
may be heard from around the engine
when it is restarted. This is not a mal-
function. Always let the engine idle
before stopping it.
WARNING
Except in cases of emergency, do not
stop the engine or the strong hybrid
system while the vehicle is in motion.
If you stop the engine or the strong
hybrid system while the vehicle is in
motion, the steering wheel will lock
and you will not be able to steer the
vehicle. This may result in an acci-
dent. Avoid stopping the engine
while driving.
NOTICE
• Automatic transmission vehicles:
If you stop the engine or the strong
hybrid system while the vehicle is
in motion, the automatic transmis-
sion may be damaged. Avoid stop-
ping the engine or the strong
hybrid system while driving.
• Vehicles equipped with the engine
with turbocharger:
When stopping the engine after
climbing or high speed driving, let
the engine idle for about one min-
ute or more (if it is not prohibited)
to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the
engine oil from over-deteriorating.
Deteriorated engine oil will damage
the bearings of the turbocharger.