Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 248

NOTE:
• Engine auto stop function during decel-
eration will be ready once the vehicle
runs at a speed exceeding 10 km/h
(6 mph) after restart of the engine.
• Even if the engine did not stop automati-
cally before the vehicle came to a stop
(still traveling at approximately 15 km/h
(9 mph) or less), the engine may stop
automatically once the vehicle stops.
• If the engine stalled by a rapid clutch
operation, the engine may restart when
the gearshift lever is in "N" (Neutral)
position, the clutch lever is depressed,
and other standby conditions are met.
• The audio and other electrical compo-
nent can be used during the automatic
engine stop, but the air conditioner will
switch to the fan mode.
• If the vehicle is equipped with an auto air
conditioner, the fan speed will be limited
during the automatic engine stop (only in
the auto control mode) to keep the cabin
air-conditioned for a longer time.
EXAMPLE
3) Regardless of whether the vehicle has
stopped or not, depressing the clutch
pedal will restart the engine and ENG
A-STOP indicator light (green) (1) will
go off.
While the engine is stopped automatically,
depressing the clutch pedal will restart the
engine consuming fuel. Therefore, for fuel
economy, it is recommended to depress
the clutch pedal just before the vehicle
start.
• Without depressing the clutch pedal, the
engine may restart automatically if the
automatic engine restart conditions are
met.
For details, refer to the section, "Condi-
tions to restart the engine automatically".
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
When the engine is restarted automati-
cally, the following conditions may be
found as the hill hold control system is acti-
vated, but this is not a malfunction.
• You may hear a sound from the engine
(1)
room.
• As brake pedal becomes heavy, it may
be difficult for you to depress it.
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