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i-stop
i-stop is a function that automatically
stops and restarts the engine to
improve fuel economy, reduce exhaust
emissions, and idling noise.
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How to Use the i-stop
Enabling Operation of the i-stop
Function
The i-stop function becomes
operational when all of the following
conditions are met.
After engine warm-up.
After starting the engine and driving
once.
All doors, liftgate, and hood are
closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
The air conditioner is not operated
with the airflow mode in the
position.
The temperature control dial of the
air conditioner is in a position other
than maximum heating or maximum
cooling (A/C ON) position.
(Automatic climate control system)
The vehicle's interior temperature
and the set temperature for the air
conditioner are nearly the same.
The ambient temperature is not too
low or too high.
The atmospheric pressure is not low
(when not driving at high altitudes).
The steering wheel is almost in the
straight-ahead position (the i-stop
function may not operate even with
the steering wheel in the
straight-ahead position if force is
applied to the steering wheel).
The vehicle is not on a steep slope.
The vehicle is not stopped suddenly.
The vehicle is not driven in sport
mode.
The selector lever is in the D or M
position (not in second gear fixed
mode).
The automatic transmission fluid has
warmed up sufficiently.
The automatic transmission fluid
temperature is not abnormally high.
*Some models.
Driving
i-stop
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