Press the ENG A-STOP OFF button — marked with an 'A' inside a circular arrow — to switch the auto stop/start off on the Suzuki Vitara (LY); an indicator confirms it is disabled. It only stays off for the current drive: ENG A-STOP re-arms every time you restart the engine, and there is no factory setting to keep it off permanently.
Overview
ENG A-STOP is Suzuki's engine auto stop/start system: it switches the engine off when you stop and restarts it as you pull away, to save fuel. On the Vitara (LY) it is armed automatically at every start and shown by an 'A' inside a circular arrow. Suzuki provides only a temporary off switch, because the system is designed to be left on.
Applies to
2015–2024 Suzuki Vitara (LY), petrol models with ENG A-STOP (including mild-hybrid SHVS cars, which use the same override). Button placement can vary slightly by trim and model year.
What you’ll need
- No tools required — this is a dashboard button
Step-by-step
- Find the ENG A-STOP OFF button — Look for the button marked with an 'A' inside a circular arrow (ENG A-STOP OFF), on the dashboard, typically to the right of the steering wheel or on the centre console.
- Press it with the engine running — A single press switches ENG A-STOP off; an indicator light confirms it is disabled.
- Confirm it is off — The engine will no longer shut down when you stop for the rest of this drive.
- Re-enable when you want it back — Press the button again, or restart the car — the system re-arms on the next engine start.
Important
- The off state does not stick — ENG A-STOP re-arms every engine start, so you must press the button again each drive to keep it off.
- There is no factory menu setting to disable it permanently; aftermarket modules exist but can affect the warranty.
- ENG A-STOP will not stop the engine when the battery charge is low, the cabin is still heating or cooling, or the engine is cold — that is normal behaviour.
FAQ
Can I turn the Suzuki Vitara ENG A-STOP off permanently?
Not with a factory setting. The Vitara re-arms ENG A-STOP at every start and offers no menu option to keep it off, so you press the button each drive. Aftermarket modules are the only lasting option, with a warranty risk.
Why does the engine keep switching off at traffic lights?
That is ENG A-STOP working as intended — it stops the engine at a standstill to save fuel and restarts it when you move off. Press the ENG A-STOP OFF button to stop that for the drive.
Why won't the engine stop sometimes with A-STOP on?
The system only stops the engine when the battery is charged enough, the cabin is comfortable and the engine is warm. In cold weather or with the climate working hard it stays running.
Does ENG A-STOP wear out the engine?
No. Suzuki fits a reinforced starter and a suitable battery for frequent restarts, so normal use is not harmful — just fit the correct battery type at replacement.