uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop
Manual transmission models
Auto Idle Stop
1Auto Idle Stop
To help maximise fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator (green) comes on at this time. The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, depending on environmental and vehicle conditions, and the
indicator (green) goes off.
The 12-volt battery installed in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the 12-volt battery life, and prevent
Auto Idle Stop from activating. If you need to replace
the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified
type. Ask a dealer for more details.
2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When: P. 535
2 Specifications P. 770
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator (green) is on, a buzzer sounds to
notify you that Auto Idle Stop function is in
operation.
The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:
• Increases in the ECON mode, compared to when
the ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.
A message associated with Auto Idle Stop
appears on the driver information interface.
2 Indicators P. 98
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
2 Customized Features P. 158, 413
532
uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop
1Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
■
Pressing the Auto Idle Stop OFF button restarts the
engine during the Auto Idle Stop activated.
To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press
this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.
u Auto Idle Stop system will stop and the
indicator (amber) will come on.
The Auto Idle Stop system is turned on every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the vehicle.
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Amber)
Continued
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uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop
1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
■
Do not open a bonnet during idling stop. If the
bonnet is opened, the engine will not restart
automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ignition
switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 514, 517
After the vehicle moves forward, stopping with the brake, the clutch pedal fully
depressed, the shift lever in (N, and then the clutch pedal is released.
u To restart the engine automatically, depress the clutch pedal.
■ Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 km/h (2
mph) after the engine starts.
• The shift lever is in any position except (N.
• The engine is started with the bonnet open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the bonnet before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
Models with keyless access system
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button changes
the power mode to ACCESSORY even while Auto Idle
Stop is in operation. Once in ACCESSORY, the engine
no longer restarts automatically. Follow the standard
procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 517
Models without keyless access system
Even if you turn the ignition switch to START (e
during the Auto Idle Stop activated, the engine does
not start.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 5°C or less.
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below -20°C
or over 40°C.
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.
•
is on (the indicator on).
■ Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The fan speed is high.
• The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.
• The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.
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uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop
1The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
■
If you are using an electronic device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may temporarily be turned off when
the engine restarts.
• The clutch pedal is depressed.
■ The engine automatically restarts even if the clutch pedal is not depressed
with the transmission in (N when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.
The engine does not restart automatically when there
is a problem in the system. Follow the normal
procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 514, 517
• Your vehicle is moved.
• The brake pedal is released slightly during a stop.
• The battery charge becomes low.
During Auto Idle Stop, the engine does not restart
automatically if:
• The driver’s seat belt is unlatched. To keep Auto
Idle Stop activated, fasten your seat belt
immediately.
• The transmission is put into a position other than
(N. Put the transmission into (N.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning
When the system stops operating, follow the normal
procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 514, 517
1When Indicator Light (Green) Blinks in Auto Idle Stop
When Indicator Light (Green) Blinks in Auto Idle Stop
■
The indicator starts blinking rapidly under the
following conditions:
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
•
is touched.
u The engine automatically restarts.
• When the climate control system is in use and
moisture builds up inside the vehicle.
• When the climate control system is in use and the
difference between the set temperature and the
actual temperature inside the vehicle becomes
significant.
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