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2-1. Starting and stopping the engine
Stop & Start system
Stop & Start sysmem effort and caution
The Stop & Start system stops and starts the engine according to brake pedal
or shift lever operation when the vehicle is stopped, such as at a stoplight, intersec-
tion, etc., in order to improve fuel economy and reduce noise pollution caused by
the engine idling.
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Points for use
If the engine switch is pressed when the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
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system, the engine 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.
When the engine is being restarted by the Stop & Start system, the power
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outlets may be temporarily unusable, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
Installation and removal of electrical components and wireless devices may
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affect the Stop & Start system.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
When stopping the vehicle for a longer period of time, turn the engine switch off
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to stop the engine completely.
When the engine is restarted by the Stop & Start system, the steering wheel may
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temporarily feel heavy.
Hill-start assist control
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When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system when the vehicle is on an
incline, when the brake pedal is released, brake force is temporarily maintained to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards before the engine is restarted 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.
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Sound may be generated from the brake system, but this does not indicate a
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malfunction.
Sound may be generated from the brake system, but this does not indicate a
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malfunction.
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