Toyota Highlander 2020 Owner's Manual page 266

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
and drive force is generated.
When drive force is generated,
the maintained brake force is
automatically canceled.
 This function operates on flat
surfaces as well as steep
inclines.
 Sound may be generated
from the brake system, but
this does not indicate a mal-
function.
 Brake pedal response may
change and vibration may
occur, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
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Points for use
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If the engine switch is pressed
when the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, the engine
will not be able to be restarted by
the automatic engine start func-
tion. In this case, restart the
engine using the normal engine
starting procedure. (P.200)
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When the engine is being
restarted by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, the power outlets may be
temporarily unusable, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
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Installation and removal of electri-
cal components and wireless
devices may affect the Stop &
Start system. Contact your Toyota
dealer for details.
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When stopping the vehicle for a
longer period of time, turn the
engine switch off to stop the
engine completely.
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When the engine is restarted by
the Stop & Start system, the steer-
ing wheel may temporarily feel
heavy.
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Operating conditions
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The Stop & Start system is opera-
tional when all of the following
conditions are met:
• The vehicle has been driven a cer-
tain amount of time.
• The brake pedal is being
depressed firmly. (Except when
the vehicle is stopped by the
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range when in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
• The D shift position is selected.
• The driver's seat belt is fastened.
• The driver's door is closed.
• The selected driving mode is
NORMAL or ECO mode.
• The selected driving mode is not
SNOW mode.
• The windshield defogger is off.
(vehicles without a manual air
conditioning system)
• The accelerator pedal is not being
depressed.
• The engine is adequately warmed
up.
• The outside temperature is 23°F
(-5°C ) or higher.
• The hood is closed. (P.267)
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In the following situations the
engine may not be stopped by the
Stop & Start system. This is not a
malfunction of the Stop & Start
system.
• When the air conditioning system
is being used.
• When the battery is undergoing a
periodic recharge.
• When the battery is not sufficiently
charged, such as if the vehicle
has been parked for a long time
and the battery charge has
decreased, the electric load is
large, the battery fluid tempera-
ture is excessively low or the bat-
tery has deteriorated.
• When the brake booster vacuum
is low.
• When the elapsed time since the
engine was restarted is short.
• When the vehicle is stopped fre-
quently, such as when in a traffic