Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 246

CAUTION
(Continued)
• If the engine does not restart auto-
matically after having
stopped automatically by the ENG
A-STOP system, turn the ignition
switch or push the engine switch to
start the engine.
Trying to move the vehicle when
the engine has not yet restarted
requires a strong force to turn the
steering wheel or depress the
brake pedal, potentially leading to
an accident.
Lithium-ion battery and DCDC
converter
been
(1)
(1) Lead-acid battery
(2) Lithium-ion battery
(3) DCDC converter
This lithium-ion battery and DCDC con-
verter are used exclusively for the vehicle
equipped with ENG A-STOP system or
SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki),
and located below the front seat.
• Just like a battery (lead-acid battery), the
(2)
lithium-ion battery also discharges grad-
ually.
To prevent the lithium-ion battery from
dying, you must charge the lithium-ion
battery by driving continuously for at
least 30 minutes once a month.
• The lithium-ion battery and DCDC con-
verter are maintenance-free.
• To replace or dispose of the lithium-ion
(3)
battery, or to replace the DCDC con-
verter, consult a SUZUKI dealer.
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NOTE:
The upper part of the DCDC converter is
equipped with a cooling fan and you may
hear the operating noise. But this is nor-
mal.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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