Manual transmission models

Auto Idle Stop

To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The indicator (green) comes on at this time.

The environmental and vehicle conditions that impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are varied.

The engine then restarts once the vehicle is about to move again when you depress the clutch pedal, and the indicator (green) goes off.

The Auto Idle Stop suspend indicator comes on and a message appears on the gauge when the Auto Idle Stop system cannot be activated.

If the driver’s door is opened while the indicator (green) comes on, a buzzer sounds to notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function is in operation.

A message associated with Auto Idle Stop appears on the driver information interface.

Detail
The 12-volt battery installed in this vehicle is specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop. Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type may shorten the 12-volt battery life, and prevent Auto Idle Stop from activating. If you need to replace the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified type. Ask a dealer for more details.

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.
  • Auto Idle Stop system will stop, the indicator will come on and a message appears on the gauge.
The Auto Idle Stop system is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle.
Detail
If you turn off the Auto Idle Stop system while it is activated, the engine will restart.

If you hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF button, you can disable idle stop messages.

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

After the vehicle moves forward, stopping with the brake, the clutch pedal fully depressed, the shift lever in N, and then the clutch pedal is released.
Detail
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function is activated. If the hood is opened, the engine will not restart automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes the engine to no longer restarts automatically. Follow the standard procedure to start the engine.

Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:

  • The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
  • The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
  • The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.
  • The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 2 mph (3 km/h) after the engine starts.
  • The engine is started with the hood open.
    • Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate Auto Idle Stop.
  • The battery charge is low.
  • The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.
  • The shift lever is in any position except N.
  • The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F (−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
  • The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.
  • is ON (indicator on).
  • The drive mode is in the SPORT mode.

Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:

  • The steering wheel is operated.
  • The fan speed is high.
  • The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.
  • The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.
  • Altitude is high.

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

The clutch pedal is depressed.

Detail
If you are using an electronic device during Auto Idle Stop, the device may temporarily be turned off when the engine restarts.

The engine does not restart automatically when there is a problem in the system. Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.

The engine does not restart automatically when:
  • The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.
  • The transmission is put into a position other than N. Put the transmission into N to restart the engine.

NOTICE
Auto Idle Stop system also comes with stall recovery. If you fully depress the clutch pedal after stalling the engine, the engine automatically restarts.

When the system stops operating, follow the normal procedure to start the engine.

The engine automatically restarts even if the clutch pedal is not depressed with the transmission in N when:

  • The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
  • The steering wheel is operated.
  • The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while stopped on an incline.
  • The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly during a stop.
  • The battery charge becomes low.
  • is ON (indicator on).
  • The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
  • The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
  • The SPORT mode is selected by using the drive mode switch.
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