Auto start
To restart the engine from idle stop mode
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Release the brake pedal.
or
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Move the shift gear to the R (Reverse) position or the manual mode whilst depressing the brake pedal.
The engine will start and the green AUTO STOP indicator (
) on the instrument cluster will change to white.
The engine will also restart automatically without the driver’s any actions if the following occurs:
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The brake vacuum pressure is low
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The engine has stopped for about 5 minutes
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The air conditioning is ON with the fan speed set to the highest position
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The front defroster is ON
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The battery is weak
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The cooling and heating performance of the climate control system is unsatisfactory
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The vehicle is shifted to P (Park) when Auto Hold is activated
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The door is opened or the seatbelt is unfastened when Auto Hold is activated
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The EPB switch is pressed when Auto Hold is activated