Auto start

To restart the engine from idle stop mode

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  • Release the brake pedal.

or

  • Move the shift gear to the R (Reverse) position or the manual mode while depressing the brake pedal.

The engine will start and the green AUTO STOP indicator ( ) on the instrument cluster will go out.

The engine will also restart automatically without any driver actions if the following occurs:

  • The brake vacuum pressure is low.

  • The engine has stopped for about 5 minutes.

  • The air conditioning is ON with the fan speed set to the highest position.

  • The front defroster is ON

  • The battery is weak.

  • The cooling and heating performance of the climate control system is unsatisfactory.