Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 252

Operating conditions of ENG A-STOP system
Standby conditions
If all of the following conditions are met while driving, the automatic engine stop will be permitted.
When the engine is started
Common
When driving
Manual
transaxle
Automatic
transaxle
#1: If the battery is discharged, for example, if the vehicle has not been used for a long time or electrical components, such as the navi-
gation system or audio system, have not been used for a long time while the engine was stopped, it may take some time until the
system can be in standby.
#2: If any of the warning and indicator lights affecting the ENG A-STOP system come on, the engine will not be stopped automatically.
#3: The system will be in standby even though the gearshift lever is in the "N" position, however, the engine will be stopped automati-
cally when the vehicle is stopped, instead of when it is decelerating (approximately 9 km/h (6 mph) or less) before stopping.
• The engine is started with the engine hood securely closed.
• The ENG A-STOP system is not deactivated (OFF).
• The battery is charged more than a certain amount, and the temperature inside the battery is within
the specified range. (#1)
• The engine coolant temperature is within the specified range.
• The driver's seat belt is fastened.
• The driver's door is securely closed.
• The engine hood is securely closed.
<Vehicle with automatic heating and air conditioning system>
• The air from the outlets is sufficiently cooled while cooling or sufficiently warmed while heating.
• The defroster is turned off.
• There is no signal to prevent stopping the engine from any electronic control systems other than
the ENG A-STOP system. (#2)
• The gearshift lever is in the "D" or "N" position. (#3)
• The manual mode is not in use.
• There is no signal to prevent stopping the engine from any electronic control systems other than
the ENG A-STOP system.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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