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Auto Start Stop system
near hot engine or exhaust system parts .
. Be sure to stop the engine if you take a nap in the vehicle . If engine exhaust gas enters the passenger compartment , occupants in the vehicle could die from carbon monoxide ( CO ) contained in the exhaust gas .
CAUTION
. If your vehicle has a bumper under guard ( optional ), pay attention to blocks and other obstructions on the ground when parking . The underspoiler could be damaged by contact with them .
. The braking power of the parking brake may not be sufficient when stronger braking power is needed ( e . g ., when parking on a steep slope while towing a trailer ).
7-17 . 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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CAUTION
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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 ON 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 ( green ) on the combination meter will illuminate in green . This indicator light will turn off when the system restarts the engine .
NOTE
. After starting the engine , if the vehicle is left idling without being driven , the Auto Start Stop system