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Auto Start Stop System
. While the Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light is illuminated. Refer to“ Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light / Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light” FP171.
. While the Auto Start Stop warning light is illuminated. Refer to“ Auto Start Stop Warning Light( Yellow)” FP179.
When using the Hill start assist system, a braking effect may be felt even after the brake pedal has been released.
CAUTION
The braking power of the Hill start assist system may not be sufficient when strong braking power is needed( e. g., when towing a trailer).
NOTE
A slight jolt may be felt when the vehicle begins to move forward after being reversed.
7-18. Auto Start Stop System
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The Auto Start Stop system is designed to automatically stop and restart the engine when the vehicle is stationary for a short period of time( while waiting for a traffic light or in a traffic jam) after the engine has warmed up. The system operates in order to reduce fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and undesired idling noise.
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Turn off the Auto Start Stop system before towing the vehicle.
CAUTION
The Auto Start Stop system is designed to automatically stop and restart the engine for a short period of time during idling. Do not use the system when parking the vehicle normally.
So that it can be used safely and comfortably, in addition to driver operations, the Auto Start Stop system is designed to constantly monitor the vehicle conditions
as well as the environment inside and outside the vehicle, in order to control stopping and restarting of the engine.
After the vehicle has been completely stopped by depressing the brake pedal with the select lever in the“ D” position, the engine will be automatically stopped.
If you release the brake pedal with the select lever kept in the“ D” position, the engine will be automatically restarted.
However, when the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light illuminates, the engine will not restart.
Auto Start Stop indicator light( green)
If the engine is temporarily stopped by the system, the Auto Start Stop indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate in green. This indicator light will turn off when the system restarts the engine.