Honda FIT 2014 Owner's Manual page 235

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Auto Idle Stop
The engine may not stop
automatically under the following
conditions:
The IMA battery temperature is
excessively high or low (see page
79 ).
The ECON button is off, and there
is a significant difference between
the ambient temperature and the
temperature setting of the climate
control system.
The climate control system is
dehumidifying the air.
The vehicle is stopped by braking
suddenly.
When the ECON button is on, the
engine is more likely to stop. See
page 128 for the ECON button.
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Driving
The engine automatically restarts
when:
The brake pedal is released.
Under the following conditions, the
engine restarts even if the brake
pedal is pressed:
The shift position is changed to R.
The accelerator pedal is pressed.
The pressure to the brake pedal is
reduced and the vehicle starts
moving while stopped on an incline.
The IMA battery charge becomes
low.
The engine coolant temperature
becomes low.
The pressure on the brake pedal is
repeatedly applied and released
slightly during a stop.
The ECON button is off, and the
difference between the ambient
temperature and the temperature
setting of the climate control
system becomes significant.
The climate control system starts
to dehumidify the interior.
The windscreen demister button is
pressed.
If the auto idle stop function turns
off the engine for a long time, the
charge of the IMA and 12 volt
batteries becomes low, and the
engine may not restart automatically.
Always turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position, set the
parking brake, and remove the key if
you are getting out of the vehicle.