3. Release the clutch pedal.
4.
The
“
”
display/indicator will turn on and
the engine will stop automatically.
Auto go
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is
in
the “N” (Neutral) position. The “
” display/indi-
cator turns off and the engine restarts automatically.
System characteristics
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The principle of the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) sys-
tem is that it adapts to the vehicle’s needs (i.e. ener-
gy supply). This means that in certain circumstan-
ces the engine will not stop and in other circumstan-
ces the engine will restart by itself.
Circumstances when the engine will restart by itself
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l
The interior temperature rises and the air con-
ditioning starts operating in order to lower
the temperature.
l
Electric power consumption is high.
l
The brake pedal is depressed repeatedly.
l
Vehicle
speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher
when coasting on a slope.
l
Mode selection dial is set to the demister po-
sition.
l
When the air conditioning is operated by
pressing the air conditioning switch.
l
When the preset temperature of the air condi-
tioning is changed significantly.
l
When the air conditioning is operated in AU-
TO mode where the temperature control dial
is set to the max. hot or the max. cool posi-
tion (for vehicles with automatic air condi-
tioning).
Other than the conditions mentioned above, the en-
gine may restart automatically. For details, refer to
“Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system” on page 4-20.
Circumstances when the engine will not stop
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l
Ambient
temperature is lower than approxi-
mately 3 °C.
l
After the engine restarts automatically and
the vehicle stops again within 10 seconds.
l
After the engine restarts automatically and
the vehicle remains stationary.
l
Mode selection dial is set to the demister po-
sition (see illustration below).
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