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Auto Start Stop System
warning light is illuminated . Refer to “ Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light / Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light ” FP165 .
. While the Auto Start Stop warning light is illuminated . Refer to “ Auto Start Stop Warning Light ( Yellow )” FP173 .
When starting in reverse and using the Hill start assist system , a braking effect may be felt even after the brake pedal has been released .
NOTE
A slight jolt may be felt when the vehicle begins to move forward after being reversed .
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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 .
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 .
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
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 .