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Conditions for standby
When all of the followings conditions are
satisfied, the Eco Idle indicator turns on in
green and Eco Idle becomes possible.
• Eco Idle OFF switch is not pressed
(While the operation of Eco Idle is stopped,
Eco Idle OFF indicator turns on in orange)
• The engine has been adequately warmed
up.
• The transmission fluid has been adequately
warmed up.
• The engine cooling temperature is not too
high.
• The battery has sufficient charge.
• Engine has started for more than 5
seconds and vehicle has been driven
for a while at approximately 10 km/h or
higher.
• The shift lever is in the D4 range.
• The hood is closed.
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The systems are operating normally (Eco
Idle, ABS, VSC, EPS, air conditioner, EFI,
EAT).
• The cabin temperature is comfortable.
Operating condition for Eco Idle system
NOTE
In the following cases, it may take time
before the standby state can be reached:
• The battery has been discharged
because the vehicle was not used for
a long time.
• The negative terminal of the battery has
been removed for battery replacement.
• At an initial stage of cooling.
Conditions for Eco Idle
When the standby conditions and the
following conditions are satisfied, Eco Idle
is activated with the Eco Idle indicator is
turned on in green.
• The vehicle is stopped.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
• The steering wheel is not operating.
• ABS or VSC is not activated.
NOTE
In the following cases, Eco Idle may not
be activated:
• The negative pressure of the brake
booster has declined.
• The force applied to the brake pedal is
too weak.
• Vehicle has stopped on a steep slope.
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