Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 255

engine was restarted is short.
• When the vehicle is stopped fre-
quently, such as when in a traffic jam.
• When the engine coolant temperature
or transmission fluid temperature is
extremely low or high.
• When the vehicle is stopped on a
steep incline (vehicles with automatic
transmission or CVT).
• When the steering wheel is being
operated.
• When the vehicle is being driven in a
high altitude area.
• When the battery fluid temperature is
extremely low or high.
• For a while after the battery terminals
have been disconnected and recon-
nected.
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When the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, the engine will be
restarted automatically if any of the
following conditions are met:
(To enable the engine to be stopped by
the Stop & Start system again, drive the
vehicle.)
• The air conditioning system is turned
on. (vehicles without a manual air
conditioning system)
• The windshield defogger is turned on.
(vehicles without a manual air condi-
tioning system)
• The shift lever is shifted from D (vehi-
cles with automatic transmission or
CVT).
• The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
• The driver's door is opened.
• The driving mode is changed from
normal or Eco drive mode to another
mode.
• The driving mode is changed to snow
mode (if equipped).
• Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode is
selected for Multi-terrain Select (4WD
models).
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is
pressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed
(vehicles with automatic transmission
or CVT).
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
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When the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, the engine may
restart automatically in the following
situations: (To enable the engine to be
stopped by the Stop & Start system
again, drive the vehicle.)
• When the brake pedal is pumped or
strongly depressed.
• When the air conditioning system is
being used.
• When a switch of the air conditioning
system is operated (windshield defog-
ger switch, etc.).
• The battery is not sufficiently charged.
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When the hood is opened
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If the hood is opened while the engine
is stopped by the Stop & Start system,
the engine will stall and will not be
able to be restarted by the automatic
engine start function. In this case,
restart the engine using the normal
engine starting procedure. (P.148,
149)
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If the hood is closed after the engine
is started with the hood open, the Stop
& Start system will not operate. Close
the hood, turn the engine switch off,
wait 30 seconds or more, and then
start the engine.
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Air conditioning system operation
while the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system
Vehicles with an automatic air condition-
ing system: When the air conditioning is
in automatic mode and the engine is
stopped by the Stop & Start system, the
fan may operate at a low speed in order
to prevent the temperature in the cabin
from increasing or decreasing or may be
stopped.
To prioritize air conditioning system per-
formance when the vehicle is stopped,
disable the Stop & Start system by
pressing the Stop & Start cancel switch.
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If the windshield is fogged up
Turn the windshield defogger on.
(P.281)
If the windshield fogs up frequently,
press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
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