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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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• 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 engine has started.
NOTE:
• You do not need to keep the engine
switch pressed to start the engine.
• Manual transmission vehicles:
The engine of a manual transmission
vehicle will not start unless the clutch
pedal is depressed.
• Automatic transmission or CVT vehicles:
Automatic transmission or CVT vehicles
have a starter interlock device. The
engine starts when the gearshift lever is
in either “P” or “N” position.
• During the engine starting procedure,
messages on the information display will
help you. Refer to “Information display”
in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for
details.
• For K12D or K14D engine models:
If the ambient temperature is less than -
10°C (14°F) when the engine is started,
you may hear a periodic loud noise from
the engine room. The noise will stop
when the engine has warmed up. This is
not a malfunction.
Starting engine in cold area
(for K14D engine model)
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When temperature of the lithium-ion bat-
tery becomes extremely low (about -35°C
(-31°F or below) especially in cold area,
the engine cannot be started. In such a
case, buzzer in the cabin sounds and
“ENGINE START NOT POSSIBLE (LOW
TEMP)” is indicated on the information dis-
play when ignition mode is changed to ON.
Further, charging light comes on and ENG
A-STOP OFF light blinks. In this case,
press the engine switch to select LOCK
(OFF) mode immediately. As a solution,
wait for the rise of the ambient temperature
and start the engine when the lithium-ion
battery temperature comes up.
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.
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