Suzuki VITARA series User Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Starting / stopping engine or
strong hybrid system
(vehicle with keyless push
start system)
Starting engine or strong hybrid
system
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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Turn off such loads as the headlights
and air conditioning system to facilitate
starting of the engine or strong hybrid
system.
3) Manual transmission vehicles:
Shift into “N” (Neutral). Hold the clutch
pedal and brake pedal fully depressed.
Automatic transmission and Auto Gear
Shift vehicles:
If the gearshift lever is not in “P” (Park)
position, shift into “P” (Park). Hold the
brake pedal fully depressed.
4) The “PUSH START SWITCH” message
will appear in the information display in
the instrument cluster.
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5) With your foot taken off the accelerator
pedal, push the engine switch (1).
When the engine or the strong hybrid
system is started, the starter motor will
automatically stop.
• Even if you fail to start the engine, the
starter motor will stop turning auto-
matically after approximately 12 sec-
onds. In this case, press the engine
switch to select “LOCK” (OFF) mode
and restart the engine.
• If there is a problem with the system,
the engine will not start automatically
even if the switch is pressed. In case
the starter motor does not turn or
stops immediately, start the engine by
the following procedure.
a. Press the engine switch to select
the “ON” mode.
b. Perform the above procedure 1) to
3).
c. Keep the engine switch pressed
until the engine starts. Release
your finger from the engine switch
after the has started.
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AT or AGS
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NOTICE
• If the engine does not start, press
the engine switch to select “LOCK”
(OFF) mode and wait for more than
30 seconds before trying again, for
protection of a lead-acid battery
and a starter motor. If the engine
does not start after several
attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer
or a qualified workshop.
• Do not try to start the engine by
pushing or towing the vehicle, or
coasting down a hill. This starting
method could result in damage to
the catalytic converter or damage
to other parts.

Suzuki VITARA series Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	VITARA series
Category	Automobile
Language	English