Suzuki SWIFT 2022 Series, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
80SS5-01E
While driving, if temperature of the lithium-
ion battery becomes extremely low (about
-35 °C (-31 °F ) or below), the situation is
informed sounding buzzer in the cabin,
blinking charging light and ENG A-STOP
OFF light. The engine does not stall soon,
however, since the lead-acid battery is not
charged, move the vehicle to a safe place
or the like as soon as possible. Press the
engine switch to select LOCK (OFF) mode
and stop the engine.
Wait for the rise of the ambient tempera-
ture and start the engine when the lithium-
ion battery temperature comes up.
NOTE:
• When temperature of the lithium-ion bat-
tery is extremely low (about -35°C (-31°F
or below) especially in cold area, warm
the cabin using a heater available in the
market and start the engine when the
temperature of the lithium-ion battery
comes up. When using the heater, follow
the instructions in the attached manual
for the safety use.
• When the vehicle is stored especially in
cold area of about -35°C (-31°F) or
below, keep the vehicle in a garage or
the like so that the temperature of the
lithium-ion battery does not fall very low.
Stopping engine
• Depress the engine switch to stop the
engine after the vehicle stopped com-
pletely.
• If the engine remains stopped for a while
after it was stopped unexpectedly or was
raced before stopping, a clicking sound
may be heard from around the engine
when it is restarted. This is not a mal-
function. Always let the engine idle
before stopping it.
WARNING
Except in cases of emergency, do not
stop the engine while the vehicle is in
motion. If you stop the engine while
the vehicle is in motion, the steering
wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle. This may
result in an accident. Avoid stopping
the engine while driving.
NOTICE
• Automatic transmission or CVT
vehicles:
If you stop the engine while the
vehicle is in motion, the automatic
transmission or CVT may be dam-
aged. Avoid stopping the engine
while driving.
• Vehicles equipped with the engine
with turbocharger:
When stopping the engine after
climbing or high speed driving, let
the engine idle for about one min-
ute or more (if it is not prohibited)
to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the
engine oil from over-deteriorating.
Deteriorated engine oil will damage
the bearings of the turbocharger.