Suzuki IGNIS Series 2016 User Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki)
The SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by
Suzuki) of this vehicle is a system that
uses generators with motor function (ISG)
to operate the following functions accord-
ing to the driving situations, to increase
quietness of the engine and fuel efficiency.
ISG stands for Integrated Starter Genera-
tor.
•
Deceleration energy regenerating func-
tion
:
This function generates intensively
during deceleration by using the ISG.
When generation while driving is not
required, the ISG can be stopped to
reduce the load on the engine, leading to
improved fuel economy.
• Motor assistance function:
This function assists the engine by using
the ISG as a motor to reduce the power
output of the engine, leading to improved
fuel economy.
• Starter motor function:
This function restarts the engine after
being stopped by the ENG A-STOP sys-
tem by using the ISG through the drive
belt.
NOTE:
When you restart the engine by pushing
the engine switch, the ordinary starter
motor is used and you will hear a gear
engagement noise.
Energy flow indicator
With the energy flow indicator in the instru-
ment cluster, you can check whether or not
the ISG is functioning.
• Normal driving conditions:
The ISG is not functioning.
81P40260
• The deceleration energy regenerating
function is functioning while the vehicle is
decelerated in normal driving conditions:
The batteries are being charged.
81P40270
• Engine has been automatically stopped
when the vehicle is stopped:
Stored power is being used by electrical
components, such as the audio system,
without the batteries being charged.
81P40280
• The starter motor function is functioning
when the engine has been automatically
stopped:
Stored power is being used by the ISG,
without the batteries being charged.
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Suzuki IGNIS Series 2016 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	IGNIS Series 2016
Category	Automobile
Language	English