Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 256

ENG A-STOP OFF switch
The ENG A-STOP system can be deacti-
vated.
• To deactivate the system, press the ENG
A-STOP OFF switch (1) to turn on ENG
A-STOP OFF light (2).
• To activate the system once again, press
the switch (1) again to turn off the indica-
tor.
• Every time the engine is stopped manu-
ally, the system is enabled again and the
ENG A-STOP OFF light (2) goes off.
EXAMPLE
(1)
NOTE:
Pressing the ENG A-STOP OFF switch (1)
during the automatic engine stop will
restart the engine automatically and the
ENG A-STOP OFF light (2) will come on.
ENG A-STOP OFF light
The ENG A-STOP OFF light in the instru-
ment cluster.
• This light comes on when the ENG A-
STOP system is deactivated.
• The light blinks when the ignition switch
is turned to "ON" position or engine
switch is pressed to change the ignition
mode to "ON", if one of the conditions
listed below is met.
The ENG A-STOP system or the SHVS
(Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) system
does not actuate correctly while the indi-
cator is blinking. Have the system
inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
– There may be something wrong with
(2)
the ENG A-STOP system or the SHVS
system.
– The SHVS system components (lith-
ium-ion battery, DCDC converter, ISG,
etc.) are due for replacement.
NOTE:
If the light blinks during the automatic
engine stop, the engine may shut down.
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