Auto Idle Stop - Honda 2003 Insight Owner's Manual

Auto Idle Stop

To maximize fuel economy, your
Insight 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.
The IMA battery is sufficiently
charged (at least 1/3 on the
Battery Level Gauge).
The A/C is off, or in ECON mode,
and the outside temperature is
above 41°F (5°C) (see pages
).
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There is adequate vacuum reserve
for the power brakes.
When these conditions are met, the
engine will shut off as you are
braking to a stop and the vehicle
speed goes below 5 mph (8 km/h).
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, L, or P.
You press the accelerator pedal.
You are on an incline, and the
vehicle begins rolling.
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Automatic Transmission (CVT)
During Auto Idle Stop, the IMA
charge and power brake vacuum
reserve is monitored by the system.
If the vacuum reserve drops below
an optimal level, the engine will
restart to replenish the vacuum
supply. If the IMA charge drops
below an optimal level and the shift
lever is in Neutral, the engine will
restart to recharge the IMA battery.
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