Suzuki's "S-Stop" System: EFB Battery Guide
If you drive a new Suzuki (like a Baleno, S-Presso, or Fronx) with a Start/Stop system (sometimes called "S-Stop"), your car has specialized technology.
This system demands far more from your battery than a standard car. If you replace your battery with a standard 619, it will fail, and your warranty will be void.
Why You MUST Use an EFB Battery
Your car requires an EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery). Here's why:
- High Cycle Life: A standard battery is designed for ~50,000 starts. A Start/Stop system can demand over 500,000. An EFB is built to handle this.
- Smart Charging: Your Suzuki has a smart charging system calibrated for an EFB. A standard battery will be overcharged and "cooked" by this system.
Protect Your Warranty in Alberton
Using the wrong battery is "incorrect application" and is not covered by the battery's warranty.
As Alberton's battery experts, we are specialists in this new EFB technology. We stock the correct, warrantied EFB batteries for your new Suzuki, ensuring your car and your warranty are protected.
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How fast can Alberton Battery Mart replace my battery?
Most callouts in Alberton, New Redruth, and Meyersdal wrap in 60 minutes. We run Midtronics diagnostics first, then fit your Willard or Exide battery on-site so you avoid towing.
Do you handle Start/Stop and coding?
Yes. We stock AGM/EFB batteries and register them to the vehicle’s BMS before handover, preventing charging faults on BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ford Ranger, and other Start/Stop platforms.
Can you test my current battery before I buy?
We offer free battery, alternator, and starter testing in-store or as part of the mobile callout. You only pay once we’ve proven the battery is the failure point.