Auto Idle Stop - Honda 2010 Insight Owner's Manual

To help maximize fuel economy,
your vehicle has an Auto Idle Stop
function. Depending on
environmental conditions and vehicle
operation, the engine will shut off
when you come to a stop.
The engine automatically stops
when:
The vehicle comes to a stop with the
shift lever in the D position and the
brake pedal pressed.
The engine may also stop when
vehicle speed drops below 7 mph (11
km/h) with the brake pedal pressed.
The engine will not stop
automatically under the following
conditions:
Vehicle speed does not go above 7
mph (11 km/h) after starting the
engine
The engine coolant temperature is
low
The transmission fluid
temperature is low
The vehicle is stopped with the
shift position in R, S, or L
When the vehicle is stopped on an
incline
The climate control is in use and
either or
2010 Insight
The engine may not stop
automatically under the following
conditions:
The IMA battery charge is low
The IMA battery temperature is
excessively high or low
The ECON button is off, and there
is a significant difference between
the ambient temperature and the
temperature setting of the climate
control system
The climate control system is in
use to dehumidify the moist air
inside the vehicle
The vehicle is stopped by braking
suddenly
is pressed
When the ECON button is on, the
engine is more likely to stop. See
page 124 for the ECON button.

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