Auto Stop & Go (As&G) System - Mitsubishi Colt Owner's Manual

l If you turn the ignition key to the "START"
position when the gearshift is not in the "N"
(Neutral) position, the multi-information dis-
play will behave as follows to indicate that
the engine will not start.
• Gearshift in "S" (Stand by) position: An
"A" or "1" will be shown. Or "0" will flash.
• Gearshift in "R" (Reverse) position: An
"R" will be shown. Or "0" will flash.
Confirm that "N" is shown by the multi-infor-
mation display.
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system automatical-
ly stops and restarts the engine without operating
the ignition switch when the vehicle is stopped,
such as at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to re-
duce exhaust gases, increase fuel efficiency.
CAUTION
l If the vehicle will be stopped for a long
time or if you will leave the vehicle unat-
tended, turn the ignition switch to the
"LOCK" position to stop the engine.
Automatically stopping the engine
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The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automati-
cally activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the "ON" position.
You can deactivate the system by pressing the "Au-
to Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF" switch.
Refer to "To deactivate" on page 4-16.
1. Stop the vehicle.
Starting and driving
While depressing the brake pedal, fully de-
press the clutch pedal and place the gearshift
lever in the "N" (Neutral) position.
2. Release the clutch pedal. The " " indication
lamp in the meter will illuminate and the en-
gine will stop automatically.
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