4-5. Using the driving support systems
engine.
Q Air conditioning system operation while
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system
When the air conditioning is in automatic
mode and the engine is stopped by the Stop
& Start system, the fan may operate at a low
speed in order to prevent the temperature
in the cabin from increasing or decreasing
or may be stopped.
To prioritize air conditioning system perfor-
mance when the vehicle is stopped, disable
the Stop & Start system by pressing the
Stop & Start cancel switch.
O If the windshield is fogged up
Turn the windshield defogger on.
(oP.458)
If the windshield fogs up frequently, press
the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable the
Stop & Start system.
O If an odor is emitted from the air condi-
tioning system
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
Q Changing the idling stop time with the
air conditioning system on
The length of time the Stop & Start system
will operate when the air conditioning sys-
tem is on can be changed in of the
multi-information display (oP.124). (The
length of time the Stop & Start system will
operate when the air conditioning system is
off cannot be changed.)
Q Displaying the Stop & Start system sta-
tus
oP.123
Q Multi-information display messages
If the following situations, and a mes-
sage may be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
O When the engine cannot be stopped by
the Stop & Start system
“Press Brake More to Activate”
• The brake pedal is not sufficiently
depressed.
oIf the brake pedal is depressed further,
the system will operate.
“Non-dedicated Battery”
• A battery not designed for use with a
Stop & Start system may have been
installed.
oHave the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge may be low.
oStopping of the engine is temporarily
prohibited to prioritize charging of the bat-
tery. After the engine runs for a certain
amount of time, the system will be enabled.
• A refresh charge may be occurring
oAfter a refresh charge for up to an hour
completes, the system can be operated.
• If displayed continuously for a long time
(more than an hour)
oThe battery may be deteriorated. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer for details.
“Stop & Start System Unavailable”
• The Stop & Start system is temporarily
disabled.
oAllow the engine to run for some time.
• The engine may have been started with
the hood open.
oClose the hood, turn the engine switch
off, wait for 30 seconds or more, and then
start the engine.
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system is being used
when the ambient temperature is high or
low.
oIf the difference between the set tem-
perature and cabin temperature becomes
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