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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
69TB-01E
Operating conditions of ENG A-STOP system
Standby conditions
If all of the following conditions are met while driving, the automatic engine stop will be permitted.
#1: If the battery is discharged, for example, if the vehicle has not been used for a long time or electrical components, such as the navi-
gation system or audio system, have not been used for a long time while the engine was stopped, it may take some time until the
system can be in standby.
#2: If any of the warning and indicator lights affecting the ENG A-STOP system come on, the engine will not be stopped automatically.
#3: The system will be in standby even though the gearshift lever is in the “N” position, however, the engine will be stopped automati-
cally when the vehicle is stopped, instead of when it is decelerating (approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or less) before stopping.
When the engine is started • The engine is started with the engine hood securely closed.
When driving
Common
• The ENG A-STOP system is not deactivated (OFF).
• The battery is charged more than a certain amount, and the temperature inside the battery is within
the specified range. (#1)
• The engine coolant temperature is within the specified range.
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The driver’s door is securely closed.
• The engine hood is securely closed.
<Vehicle with automatic heating and air conditioning system>
• The air from the outlets is sufficiently cooled while cooling or sufficiently warmed while heating.
• The defroster is turned off.
Manual
transmis-
sion
• There is no signal to prevent stopping the engine from any electronic control systems other than the
ENG A-STOP system. (#2)
CVT
• The gearshift lever is in the “D” or “N” position. (#3)
• The manual mode is not in use.
• There is no signal to prevent stopping the engine from any electronic control systems other than the
ENG A-STOP system.
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