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Auto Start Stop System
used for a long period of time, etc. – The coolant temperature is low. – When the battery terminals have been reconnected after replacing the battery, etc.
! Non-operational conditions s07bh0106
In any of the following cases, the Auto Start Stop system will not operate.
. When the Auto Start Stop warning light / Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light is illuminating.
. When the CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light is illuminating.* 1
. The electronic parking brake is applied.. When the engine hood is opened.
. When the CVT fluid is not sufficiently warmed up.
. When the temperature of the CVT fluid is abnormally high.
. When the vehicle battery is not in good condition.
. When using the climate control system, the temperature difference between the setting temperature and the temperature inside the vehicle is significant.
. When using the climate control system, the amount of air flow is significant.
* 1: Even if the CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light is illuminated, the Auto Start Stop system may operate when the system recovers from the malfunction.
NOTE
The Auto Start Stop system may not operate in the following cases:
. The CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light or other warning lights on the combination meter are illuminated or flashing.. You are driving the vehicle in a highelevation area.
! Engine restart operational conditions 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 the air flow mode selection set to“” mode.
. When the climate control system can no longer maintain the set temperature.
. When unbuckling the driver’ s seatbelt.. When opening the driver’ s door.
. When activating the rear window defogger.
. When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is released, refer to“ Auto Vehicle Hold function” FP343.
! Engine restart non-operational conditions s07bh0108
WARNING
Do not open the engine hood when the Auto Start Stop system is in operation. It may cause the vehicle to move while on a slope, the steering wheel operation may become heavy, or the brakes may not work well, which can create dangerous conditions.
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