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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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.
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.212)
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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 when
in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol 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 not
"4H" or "4L" mode. (4WD models
only)
• The Multi-terrain Select is not
operated (if equipped)
• The selected driving mode is not
rear differential lock mode.
• The windshield defogger is off.
• The accelerator pedal is not being
depressed.
• The engine is adequately warmed
up.
• The hood is closed. (P.305)
• "TOW HAUL" mode is not oper-
ated (if equipped)
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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
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