Manual transmission models
Auto Idle Stop
To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator (green) comes on at this time.
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
* Not available on all models
The environmental and vehicle conditions that
impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are
varied.
2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 475
2 Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:
P. 476
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again when you depress the
clutch pedal, and the indicator (green) goes
off.
2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
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The Auto Idle Stop suspend indicator comes
on and a message appears on the gauge
when the Auto Idle Stop system cannot be
activated.
2 Indicators P. 90
2 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 474
If the driver's door is opened while the
indicator (green) comes on, a buzzer sounds
to notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function
is in operation.
A message associated with Auto Idle Stop
appears on the driver information interface.
1Auto Idle Stop
The 12-volt battery installed in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the 12-volt battery life, and prevent
Auto Idle Stop from activating. If you need to replace
the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified
type. Ask a dealer for more details.
The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:
•
Increase in the ECON mode, compared to when
the ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.
2 ECON Button
Continued
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