Suzuki VITARA series User Manual

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BEFORE DRIVING
Energy flow (if equipped)
The state of SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) operation or strong hybrid system
operation can be checked on the information display. For details, refer to “SHVS (Smart
Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) (if equipped)” or “Strong hybrid system (if equipped)” in “OPER-
ATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
NOTE:
Light up of engine portion on the energy flow indication shows working of the engine.
Information display Description
SHVS When the vehicle is running, ISG (Integrated Starter
Generator) assists engine power as an electric motor.
Strong hybrid
system
When the vehicle is running, the drive motor
assists engine power.
SHVS
When the vehicle is powered by the engine.
Strong hybrid
system
SHVS When decelerating your vehicle, the ISG gener-
ates electricity without engine power.
Strong hybrid
system
During the engine auto stop while decelerating,
the drive motor generates electricity.
SHVS When the engine automatically stops by the ENG
A-STOP system.
Strong hybrid
system
During the engine auto stop while the vehicle
stopping.
Strong hybrid
system
The vehicle is running only by the drive motor
without engine power.
(Battery indicator)
The segments in the battery indicator (16)
give an approximate indication of the
charge of the lithium-ion battery (for
SHVS) or high voltage battery (for Strong
hybrid system).
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NOTE:
• The indicator gives an approximate indi-
cation. The indication may be delayed or
differ from the actual charge of the lith-
ium-ion battery (for SHVS) or high volt-
age battery (for Strong hybrid system)
under certain conditions, for example,
when the outside temperature is low.
• On models equipped with SHVS, when
the engine speed is low, deceleration
energy regenerating function may not
function.
EXAMPLE
(16)

Suzuki VITARA series Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	VITARA series
Category	Automobile
Language	English