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Auto Start Stop System
! 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 malfunction indicator light ( CHECK ENGINE warning 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 malfunction indicator light ( CHECK ENGINE warning 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 malfunction indicator light ( CHECK ENGINE warning light ) or other warning lights on the combination meter are illuminated . . 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 activating X-MODE ( if equipped ).
. 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 ” FP391 .
! 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 pedal is released . In this case , check the surrounding area and restart the engine by normal operation .
Also , when the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light blinks , the engine will not restart .