Auto Start Stop system
. When the control of Auto Vehicle Hold
function turns off, refer to “Auto Vehicle
Hold function” FP336.
! Engine restart non-operational
conditions
S07BH0108
To ensure safety, the engine will not be
automatically restarted if the engine hood
is opened when the Auto Start Stop
system is in operation, even if the brake
pedal is released. In this case, check the
surrounding area and restart the engine by
normal operation.
Also, when the Auto Vehicle Hold opera-
tion indicator light is illuminated, the
engine will not restart.
To ensure safety, the engine will not be
automatically restarted if you open the
engine hood when the Auto Start Stop
system is in operation, even if you release
the brake pedal. In this case, check the
surrounding area and restart the engine by
normal operation.
– When the negative pressure in
the brake booster has lowered
. In the following cases, the length of
time that the engine is temporarily
stopped by the Auto Start Stop system
may be shorter.
– When the climate control system
is in operation.
– When the outside temperature is
high, or when it is low (because the
climate control system can no long-
er maintain the set temperature).
– When consumption of electricity
by electrical components is high.
. When the engine is automatically
restarted by the Auto Start Stop sys-
tem, the power provided via the acces-
sory power outlet will be reduced.
Depending on the connected appli-
ance, the power of the appliance may
temporarily turn off.
NOTE
. When the Auto Start Stop system is
in operation, the brake pedal may feel
stiff. However, this is not a malfunction.
. In the following conditions, the en-
gine will be automatically restarted
even if you keep the brake pedal
depressed.
– When the battery is discharged.
– CONTINUED –
! Engine restart operational condi-
tions
S07BH0107
In any one of the following cases, the
engine will be automatically restarted even
if the brake pedal is kept depressed.
. When slightly releasing the brake pedal
on road with a steep slope and the vehicle
begins rolling
. When further depressing the brake
pedal
. When depressing the accelerator pedal
. When you move the select lever to the
“R” position.
. When turning the steering wheel
. When operating the electronic parking
brake switch
. When activating the X-MODE (if
equipped)
. When the air inlet selection set to “ ”
mode.
. When the climate control system can
no longer maintain the set temperature
. When opening the power rear gate
automatically
. When unbuckling the driver’s seatbelt
. When trying to open the power rear
gate automatically
. When opening the driver’s door
. When activating the rear window de-
fogger
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