Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 199

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Auto Idle Stop
To maximize fuel economy, your
Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop
function. Under certain conditions,
the engine will shut off when you
come to a stop. Those conditions are:
The engine coolant is nearly up to
normal operating temperature.
The shift lever is in D or N.
You are not pressing on the
accelerator pedal.
You are pressing on the brake
pedal.
The IMA battery is charged
enough to operate the system.
Fan speed lower fan speeds, in
either AUTO or manual modes.
Outside temperature is between
10 100 degrees F.
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The front window defroster is off.
The Auto Idle Stop function activates
if you speed up to over 8 mph
(12 km/h) and brake to a stop.
When speeding up to a speed below
8 mph (12 km/h) and braking to a
stop, it will only operate two times.
The engine will start again when you
release the brake pedal. It will also
restart, even if you are still pressing
the brake pedal, under these
conditions:
You move the shift lever from D
or N to R or L.
You press the accelerator pedal.
You are on an incline, and the
vehicle begins rolling.
2008 Civic Hybrid
The Auto Idle Stop function may
activate when you slow down.