Get Operating Your Vehicle -> ENG A-STOP system (engine auto stop start system) (if equipped) Guide for Suzuki Ignis SUV Second Generation (2016-2024)

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ENG A-STOP system

(engine auto stop start system)

(if equipped)

The ENG A-STOP system (engine auto

stop start system) automatically stops and

restarts the engine when decelerating

before stopping and when the vehicle is

stopped, such as at a traffic signal, in order

to reduce exhaust gases, fuel consumption

and engine noise.

• This system automatically stops the

engine under certain conditions. When

the vehicle will be stopped for a long

time or when you will leave the vehicle

unattended, set the parking brake firmly,

and then turn the ignition switch or press

the engine switch to stop the engine.

• If certain conditions are met, the engine

is stopped automatically when decelerat-

ing (approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) or

less for manual transaxle vehicles,

approximately 13 km/h (8 mph) or less

for CVT vehicles) before stopping. How-

ever, the engine will not be stopped

automatically during deceleration until

confirmation of the system function is fin-

ished.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the auto-

matic heating and air conditioning system,

you can change the automatic engine stop

condition via the information display. Refer

to “Setting mode” in “Information display

(instrument cluster with tachometer)” in the

“BEFORE DRIVING” section.

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CAUTION

• Do not get out of the vehicle when

the engine has been stopped auto-

matically by the ENG A-STOP sys-

tem. This may result in an accident.

– For manual transaxle, if the

driver’s seat belt is unfastened or

the driver’s door is opened, the

engine will be restarted to warn

you that the engine was stopped

automatically by the ENG A-

STOP system.

– For CVT, if the driver’s seat belt is

unfastened, even if the brake

pedal is pressed down, or the

driver’s door is opened, the

engine will be restarted to warn

you that the engine was stopped

automatically by the ENG A-

STOP system.

• If the engine is not restarted auto-

matically after being stopped by the

ENG A-STOP system, turn the igni-

tion switch or press the engine

switch to start the engine. Operating

the vehicle without restarting the

engine will require more effort for

steering and braking operations and

may result in an accident.

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Automatically stopping/restarting

of the engine

Manual transaxle vehicles

1) With the brake pedal depressed, decel-

erate the vehicle.

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2) When decelerating at approximately 15

km/h (9 mph) or below with the clutch

pedal depressed and the gearshift lever

shifted to “N”, and then release the

clutch pedal, the engine will stop auto-

matically.

The ENG A-STOP indicator light

(green) in the instrument cluster will

come on.

• The ENG A-STOP system will not

stop the engine automatically if all the

automatic engine stop conditions are

not met.

For details, refer to the section, “Oper-

ating conditions of ENG A-STOP sys-

tem”.

• During the automatic engine stop, the

engine may shut down, accompanied

by an interior buzzer or restarted, to

ensure safety.

For details, refer to the section, “Pre-

cautions of when the engine is

stopped automatically”.

NOTE:

• Engine auto stop function during decel-

eration will be ready once the vehicle

runs at a speed exceeding 10 km/h

(6 mph) after restart of the engine.

• Even if the engine did not stop automati-

cally before the vehicle came to a stop

(still traveling at approximately 15 km/h

(9 mph) or below), the engine may stop

automatically once the vehicle stops.

• If the engine stalled by a rapid clutch

operation, the engine may restart when

the gearshift lever is in “N” (Neutral)

position, the clutch lever is depressed,

and other standby conditions are met.

NOTICE

Since models equipped with this sys-

tem use a lead-acid battery specifi-

cally for the high-efficiency ENG A-

STOP system, observe the following

precautions. Failure to observe these

precautions may result in a malfunc-

tion of the system or a shortened bat-

tery life.

• When replacing the battery, only

use the specified type. (Do not use

any other type of battery.)

• Do not power electrical accesso-

ries from the battery terminals.

EXAMPLE

NOTICE

During the automatic engine stop, do

not shift the gearshift lever to a posi-

tion other than “N” without depress-

ing the clutch pedal. If the gear shift

lever is in a position other than “N”,

the engine will not restart automati-

cally even if the clutch pedal is

depressed.

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• The audio and other electrical compo-

nent can be used during the automatic

engine stop, but the air conditioner will

switch to the fan mode.

• If the vehicle is equipped with the auto-

matic heating and air conditioning sys-

tem, the fan speed will be limited during

the automatic engine stop (only in the

auto control mode) to keep the cabin air-

conditioned for a longer time.

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3) Regardless of whether the vehicle has

stopped or not, depressing the clutch

pedal will restart the engine and the

ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) will

go off.

While the engine is auto stopping,

depressing the clutch pedal will restart the

engine consuming fuel. Therefore, for fuel

economy, it is recommended to depress

the clutch pedal just before the vehicle

start.

• Without depressing the clutch pedal, the

engine may restart automatically if the

automatic engine restart conditions are

met.

For details, refer to the section, “Condi-

tions to restart the engine automatically”.

CVT vehicles

1) While driving, the ENG A-STOP indica-

tor light (green) in the instrument clus-

ter comes on if the conditions allowing

the engine to be stopped automatically

(standby conditions) are met.

For details on the standby conditions,

refer to “Standby conditions” in this sec-

tion.

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EXAMPLE

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2) Depress the brake pedal to decelerate

while the gearshift lever is in the “D”

position will automatically stop the

engine before the vehicle is stopped

(approximately 13 km/h or less). At the

same time, the ENG A-STOP indicator

light (green) will remain on.

• The engine is not stopped automati-

cally if all of the conditions to stop the

engine automatically are not met,

even if the brake pedal is pressed

down to decelerate while the ENG A-

STOP indicator light (green) is on.

For details on the conditions for auto-

matically stopping the engine, refer to

“Conditions to stop the engine auto-

matically” in this section.

• To ensure safety when the engine is

stopped automatically, the interior

buzzer may sound and the engine

will stall, or the engine may be

restarted.

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NOTE:

• The engine is not stopped automatically

when decelerating without depressing

the brake pedal, for example, by using

engine braking.

• The engine may be stopped automati-

cally when the vehicle is stopped, even if

the engine is not stopped automatically

before stopping the vehicle (approxi-

mately 13 km/h or less).

• Electrical components, such as the navi-

gation system or audio system, can be

used while the engine has been stopped

automatically, however, the air condi-

tioner switches to the ventilation posi-

tion.

• For the automatic heating and air condi-

tioning system, airflow is limited (only

under automatic operation) when the

engine is stopped automatically, in order

to improve the cooling and heating per-

formance.

3) When you remove your foot from the

brake pedal, regardless of whether it is

before or after stopping the vehicle, the

engine is restarted and the ENG A-STOP

indicator light (green) goes off.

• The engine is restarted automatically

if the conditions to restart the engine

automatically are met, even if the

brake pedal is depressed.

For details on the conditions for auto-

matically restarting the engine, refer

to “Conditions to restart the engine

automatically” in this section.

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NOTE:

The hill hold control system is activated

when the engine is restarted automatically.

4) After driving for a while after the engine

is restarted automatically, the ENG A-

STOP indicator light (green) comes on

if the conditions allowing the engine to

be stopped automatically (standby con-

ditions) are met.

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Precautions of when the engine is stopped automatically

WARNING

Do not perform any of the following operations while the engine has been stopped automatically. This may result in an acci-

dent.

Operation/Vehicle Condition Solution

Common

Engine hood opened

• The interior buzzer sounds intermittently.

• After the engine is stopped automatically, it stalls.

• The ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) goes off.

To restart the engine, follow the procedure below.

1) Set the parking brake firmly, and then place the gearshift lever in

the “N” position (for manual transaxle) or “P” position (for CVT).

2) Securely close the engine hood.

3) Turn the ignition switch or press the engine switch to restart

the engine.

Manual

transaxle

Driver’s seat belt unfastened or driver’s door opened

• The interior buzzer sounds 10 times.

• The engine is restarted automatically.

• The ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) blinks 5

times, then goes off.

Fasten the driver’s seat belt and/or close the driver’s door.

Gearshift lever shifted to a position other than “N”

without depressing the clutch pedal, driver’s seat belt

unfastened and driver’s door opened

• The interior buzzer sounds intermittently.

• After the engine is stopped automatically, it stalls.

• The ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) goes off.

To restart the engine, follow the procedure below.

1) Set the parking brake firmly, and then place the gearshift lever

in the “N” position.

2) Close the door and buckle the seat belt.

3) Turn the ignition switch or press the engine switch to restart

the engine.

CVT

Driver’s seat belt unfastened, or driver’s door opened

• The interior buzzer sounds 10 times.

(for approximately 5 seconds).

• The engine is restarted automatically.

• The ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) blinks 5

times, then goes off.

Before driving, close the door and buckle the seat belt. In addi-

tion, before getting out of the vehicle, follow the procedure below.

1) Set the parking brake firmly, and then place the gearshift lever

in the “P” position.

2) When the vehicle will be stopped for a long time or when you

will leave the vehicle unattended, press the engine switch to

stop the engine.

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NOTE:

The following indicator lights in the instrument cluster do not come on when the engine is stopped automatically.

• Malfunction indicator light, electric power steering light, oil pressure light, charging light

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Operating conditions of ENG A-STOP system

Standby conditions

If all of the following conditions are met while driving, the automatic engine stop will be permitted.

• For CVT, the ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) will come on.

#1: If the battery is discharged, for example, if the vehicle has not been used for a long time or electrical components, such as the navi-

gation system or audio system, have not been used for a long time while the engine was stopped, it may take some time until the

system can be in standby.

#2: If any of the warning and indicator lights affecting the ENG A-STOP system come on, the engine will not be stopped automatically.

#3: The system will be in standby even though the gearshift lever is in the “N” position, however, the engine will be stopped automati-

cally when the vehicle is stopped, instead of when it is decelerating (approximately 13 km/h or less) before stopping.

#4: After the ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) comes on, there may be a signal to prevent stopping the engine. In this case, the ENG

A-STOP indicator light (green) goes off when the vehicle is stopped, and the engine is not stopped automatically. Also, if any of the

warning and indicator lights affecting the ENG A-STOP system come on, the engine will not be stopped automatically.

When the engine is started • The engine is started with the engine hood securely closed.

When driving

Common

• The ENG A-STOP system is not deactivated (OFF).

• The battery is charged more than a certain amount, and the temperature inside the battery is within

the specified range. (#1)

• The engine coolant temperature is within the specified range.

• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

• The driver’s door is securely closed.

• The engine hood is securely closed.

• The air from the outlets is sufficiently cooled while cooling or sufficiently warmed while heating.

• The defroster is turned off.

Manual

transaxle

• There is no signal to prevent stopping the engine from any electronic control systems other than the

ENG A-STOP system. (#2)

CVT

• The gearshift lever is in the “D” or “N” position. (#3)

• The manual mode is not in use.

• There is no signal to prevent stopping the engine from any electronic control systems other than the

ENG A-STOP system. (#4)

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Conditions to stop the engine automatically

If all of the following conditions are met while the standby conditions are met, the engine is stopped automatically when the vehicle is

decelerating before stopping or when the vehicle is stopped.

#: The engine may not be stopped automatically if the brake pedal was depressed lightly or strongly.

When decelerating

before stopping

Common

• The ABS or ESP

system has not been activated.

• Brake booster vacuum pressure is normal.

Manual

transaxle

• The clutch pedal is depressed, the gearshift lever is shifted into “N” position, and then the

clutch pedal is released when the vehicle speed is approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) or less.

CVT

• The brake pedal is sufficiently depressed. (#)

• The vehicle is decelerating to a speed of approximately 13 km/h (8 mph) or less.

• The steering wheel is not being operated.

• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

• The vehicle is not being driven on a steep hill.

• The brake is not applied abruptly.

When the vehicle is

stopped

Common

• The ABS or ESP

system has not been activated.

• Brake booster vacuum pressure is normal.

Manual

transaxle

• The gearshift lever is in “N” position.

• The clutch pedal is released.

CVT

• The steering wheel is not being operated.

• The brake was not applied abruptly before the vehicle was stopped.

• The brake pedal is sufficiently depressed. (#)

• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

• The vehicle is not stopped on a steep hill.

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Conditions to restart the engine automatically

If any of the following vehicle conditions occur or operations are performed while the engine is stopped automatically, the engine is

restarted automatically and the ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) goes off.

Common

• The ENG A-STOP system is deactivated (OFF).

• The battery continues to be discharged. (#1)

• A malfunction was detected in this system. (#2)

• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low. (#1)

• The temperature of the air from the outlets changes greatly, or the cooling and heat-

ing performance is insufficient. (#1)

• The temperature selector was greatly set toward COOL while cooling or greatly set

toward HOT while heating. (#1)

• The defroster is turned on. (#1)

Manual transaxle • The clutch pedal is depressed.

CVT

• The foot is removed from the brake pedal. (#3)

• The steering wheel is operated. (#4)

• The accelerator pedal is depressed.

• The gearshift lever is placed in the “P”, “R” or “M” position.

When decelerating

(approximately 15 km/h (9 mph)

or less for manual transaxle

vehicles,

approximately 13 km/h (8 mph)

or less for CVT vehicles)

Common • The engine hood was opened.

Manual

transaxle

• The vehicle speed exceeds 15km/h (9 mph) when going down a slope. (#1)

CVT

• The gearshift lever is placed in the “N” position.

• The slope of the road suddenly changes. (#1)

When the vehicle is stopped

Common

• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened. (#1)

• The driver’s door is opened. (#1)

• The vehicle is moving along a slope. (#1)

• Some time (about 3 minutes) has passed since the engine was stopped automati-

cally. (#1)

CVT • After the gearshift lever is placed in the “N” position, it is returned to the “D” position.

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#1: After the ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) blinks, it goes off. Also, the interior buzzer may sound at the same time.

#2: Depending on the situations of malfunction, it is a normal restart or the restart as #1.

#3: The engine may be restarted automatically when the brake pedal is depressed lightly. In this case, when the brake pedal is

depressed again, the engine is stopped automatically and the ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) comes on again.

#4: The steering force, not the steering amount, is a condition to restart the engine automatically when the steering wheel is operated.

Therefore, the amount that the steering wheel is operated when the engine is automatically restarted may change depending on the

road conditions or the number of passengers.

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ENG A-STOP OFF switch

This switch can deactivate (OFF) the ENG

A-STOP system.

• To deactivate the system, push the ENG

A-STOP OFF switch (1). The ENG A-

STOP OFF indicator light (2) in the

instrument cluster comes on.

• To activate the system again, push the

switch again until the indicator light goes

off.

• Each time the engine is stopped manu-

ally, the system is activated, and the

ENG A-STOP OFF indicator light goes

off.

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NOTE:

If the ENG A-STOP OFF switch (1) is

pushed while the engine has been stopped

automatically, the engine is restarted auto-

matically and the ENG A-STOP OFF indi-

cator light (2) comes on.

• The ENG A-STOP OFF indicator light

(orange) in the instrument cluster comes

on or blinks in the following cases, not

only to warn you that the ENG A-STOP

system is deactivated. If it blinks, have

the vehicle serviced by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

– If the system is operating normally

when the ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position or the engine switch

is pressed to change the ignition mode

to ON, the indicator light comes on for

approximately 2 seconds, then goes

off.

– If there is something wrong with the

system, or if it is time to replace the

battery, the indicator light will blink

when the ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position or the engine switch

is pressed to change the ignition mode

to ON. (The ENG A-STOP system will

not work properly.)

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NOTE:

If the indicator light blinks when the engine

has been stopped automatically by the

ENG A-STOP system, the engine may

stall.

(2)

(1)

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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.

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• The deceleration energy regenerating

function is functioning while the vehicle is

decelerated in normal driving conditions:

The batteries are being charged.

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• 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.

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• 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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EXAMPLE

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• The motor assistance function is func-

tioning during moderate accelerating:

The ISG assists the engine.

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If all of the following conditions are met,

the motor assistance function is function-

ing.

• To accelerate, the accelerator pedal is a

bit more depressed.

• For manual transaxle, the gearshift lever

is in a position other than “N” (Neutral).

• For CVT, the gearshift lever is in the “D”

position.

• The brake pedal and/or clutch pedal (if

equipped) is(are) not depressed.

• For CVT, when driving with the vehicle

speed from right after starting to about

100 km/h and the engine revolution is

lower than about 3900 rpm.

• The time has elapsed one second or

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