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Auto Start Stop System
& Parking Tips s07ap02
When parking your vehicle , always perform the following items .
. Apply the parking brake .
. Place the select lever in the “ P ” ( Park ) position .
Never rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle .
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 .
When facing downhill , the front wheels should be turned into the curb .
& System Operation
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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 .
When parking on a hill , always turn the steering wheel as described here . When the vehicle is headed up the hill , the front wheels should be turned away from the curb .
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