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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
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: If equipped
■ When the brake hold system is not
operating
Stopping the engine
While driving with the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal and stop the
vehicle.
The Stop & Start indicator will come on.
Restarting the engine
Release the brake pedal.
The Stop & Start indicator will turn off.
■ When the brake hold system is
operating
The Stop & Start system is operational
when the brake hold system is operat-
ing. (P.190)
Stopping the engine
While driving with the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal and stop the
vehicle.
The Stop & Start indicator will come on.
While the brake hold system is operating,
the brake hold operated indicator will
come on. If the brake pedal is released, the
engine will remain stopped by the Stop &
Start system.
Restarting the engine
Depress the accelerator pedal.
(Releasing the brake pedal will not
restart the engine.)
The Stop & Start indicator and brake hold
operated indicator will turn off.
■ Operating conditions
● The Stop & Start system is operational
when all of the following conditions are
met:
• The brake pedal is being depressed
firmly.
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The outside temperature is -5°C (23°F)
or higher.
• The shift lever is in D.
• When the driving mode (P.298) is set
to normal mode or Eco drive mode.
• The windshield defogger is off.
• The hood is closed.
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The accelerator pedal is not being
depressed.
● In the following situations the engine may
Stop & Start system
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The Stop & Start system stops and
restarts the engine according to the
brake pedal or shift lever operation
when the vehicle is stopped.
Stop & Start system operation
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