Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
E00627400064
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system automatical-
ly stops and restarts the engine without operating
the ignition switch when the vehicle is stopped,
such as at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to re-
duce exhaust gases, increase fuel efficiency.
CAUTION
l
If the vehicle will be stopped for a long
time or if you will leave the vehicle unat-
tended, turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Automatically stopping the engine
E00627500065
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automati-
cally activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
You can deactivate the system by pressing the “Au-
to Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 4-21.
1. Stop the vehicle.
While depressing the brake pedal, fully de-
press the clutch pedal and place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
2.
Release the clutch pedal. The “ ” display/in-
dicator will turn on and the engine will stop
automatically.
NOTE
l
The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase when the en-
gine is stopped automatically.
If the vehicle is moving, press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
CAUTION
l
Observe the following precautions when
the engine is stopped automatically. Oth-
erwise, an unexpected accident might oc-
cur when the engine restarts automatical-
ly.
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal
to race the engine while the vehicle is
stopped (regardless of whether the en-
gine is running or stopped).
Otherwise, an unexpected accident
might occur when the engine restarts
automatically.
Starting and driving
4-19
4
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
