Precautions of when the engine is stopped automatically
Do not perform any of the following operations while the engine has been stopped automatically. This may result in an acci-
dent.
Operation/Vehicle Condition
Engine hood opened
• The interior buzzer sounds intermittently.
• After the engine is stopped automatically, it stalls.
Common
• The ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) goes off.
Driver's seat belt unfastened or driver's door opened
• The engine is restarted automatically.
• The ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) blinks 5
times, then goes off.
Manual
Gearshift lever shifted to a position other than "N"
transmis-
without depressing the clutch pedal, driver's seat belt
sion
unfastened and driver's door opened
• The interior buzzer sounds intermittently.
• After the engine is stopped automatically, it stalls.
• The ENG A-STOP indicator light (green) goes off.
WARNING
To restart the engine, follow the procedure below.
1) Set the parking brake firmly, and then place the gearshift lever in
the "N" position (for manual transmission) or "P" position (for
CVT).
2) Securely close the engine hood.
3) Turn the ignition switch or press the engine switch to restart
the engine.
Fasten the driver's seat belt and/or close the driver's door.
To restart the engine, follow the procedure below.
1) Set the parking brake firmly, and then place the gearshift lever
in the "N" position.
2) Close the door and buckle the seat belt.
3) Turn the ignition switch or press the engine switch to restart
the engine.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Solution
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