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Condition of ISG system operation

The ISG system will operate under the following condition:

  • The driver’s seatbelt is fastened

  • The driver’s door and hood are closed

  • The brake vacuum pressure is adequate

  • The battery sensor is activated and the battery is sufficiently charged

  • Outside temperature is not too low or too high

  • The climate control system satisfies the conditions

  • The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up

  • The vehicle is not on a steep road grade (Excluding : Manual Transmission)

  • The steering wheel is not at a sharp angle (Excluding : Manual Transmission)

  • The vehicle is not at a high elevation

  • The front windshield defroster is off

  • You have not selected Manual shift mode (Excluding : Manual Transmission)

  • Certain amount of time passed after releasing the gear from R position.

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

  • The brake vacuum pressure is low.

  • You have exceeded the maximum engine off time

  • Fogging of the windows could occur and the air conditioning is on.

  • The battery is not within optimal operating

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

  • When you press the ISG OFF button with the engine automatically stopped (Excluding : Manual Transmission)

  • Your vehicle is moving after standstill.

  • You press the accelerator and the brake pedal at the same time. (Excluding : Manual Transmission)

  • The driver safety belt becomes unfastened or the driver door is ajar. (Excluding : Manual Transmission) conditions.

The green AUTO STOP indicator () on the instrument cluster will blink for 5 seconds.

NOTICE
  • If the ISG system does not meet that operation condition, the ISG system is deactivated. The light on the ISG OFF button will illuminate.

  • If the light or warning message comes on continuously, please check the operation condition.