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Function Description

When the stop/start system readiness conditions are satisfied while the vehicle is moving, the system is ready.

When the stop/start system operation conditions are satisfied while the vehicle is in a stop condition, the engine is stopped.

In addition, the AT electric oil pump is activated to supply oil pressure to the clutch and the pulley.

The amount of fuel saved by the stop/start system and CO 2 saved information are indicated on the combination meter.

When the engine restart conditions are satisfied, ECM makes IPDM E/R restart the engine.

After restarting the engine, the stop/start indicator lamp and the indication on the information display turn OFF.

Stop/Start Readiness Condition 

ECM judges stop/start system is ready when the following conditions are satisfied.

Item

Condition

Vehicle

Stop/start OFF switch

OFF (Switch indicator: OFF)

Stop/start indicator Lamp

Not blink (No malfunction)

Door (driver side)

Close

Seat belt (driver side)

Fastened

Driving history

Drive the vehicle at 13 km/h (8 MPH) or more after start the engine with ignition switch

Drive the vehicle at 8 km/h (5 MPH) or more after restart

NOTE: When shift the selector lever R to D, drive the vehicle at 10 km/h (6.3 MPH) or more.

Passes 5 seconds or more after restart

Hood

Close

Air conditioning

Automatic air conditioning

Not in DEF mode

Receives Stop/start permit signal

Manual air conditioning

Not in DEF mode

ABS

System is normal

ABS not activated *2

Receives Stop/start permit signal

EPS

System is normal

Battery status

Receives Stop/start permit signal from IPDM E/R.

Gear Position

D position

I-key

I-key exists inside vehicle

ST RLY operation status

Relay operates correctly

Starter motor

No starter motor long continuous operation

Delivery mode

Not in delivery mode *2

Brake booster pressure

Presence of sufficient negative pressure to a brake force. (Refer to System Description .)

Stand Still Activation

Receives Stop/Start permit signal.

Pro pilot

Receives Stop/Start permit signal.

Intelligent Parking Assist

Receives Stop/Start permit signal.

Drive mode switch

Detects TOW mode.

*1: If ABS system is activated, drive the vehicle at 12 km/h (7.5 MPH) or more after stop the vehicle.

*2: No activation in market

CAUTION:
  • The stop/start system may be cancelled when the battery is weak or if a battery other than the stop/start system specific battery is used.
  • Even though the vehicle is in above conditions, the stop/start system may be cancelled automatically.

Stop/Start Operation Condition 

When the following conditions are satisfied, ECM stops the engine. And the combination meter turns ON a stop/start indicator lamp.

Item

Condition

Vehicle

Vehicle speed

Vehicle stopped [0 km/h (0 MPH)]

Steering wheel

Not steer (steering force does not occur)

Brake pedal

Depressed

Brake fluid pressure

0.6 Mpa (6 bar, 6.12 kg/cm 2 , 87 psi)

Vehicle angularity

Approx. 14% or less

ST RLY Cut relay

Close

Engine

Engine speed

Around idle speed (Approx. 1, 200 rpm or less)

Elevation

2500 m (8, 202 ft)

Engine coolant temperature

37 - 100 deg.C (98.6 - 212 deg.F)

Engine system

Permit Stop/start operation

Transmission

Transmission system

Receives Stop/start permit signal

Gear position

D position.

Restart Condition 

When any of the following conditions is satisfied during stop/start system operating condition, ECM restarts the engine. And the combination meter turns OFF the stop/start indicator lamp.

Item

Condition

Stop/Start before vehicle halt

Stop/Start

Vehicle

Stop/start OFF switch

ON (Switch indicator ON)

Door (driver side)

Open

Seat belt

Released

I-key

I-key doesn't exist inside vehicle

Air conditioning

Auto air conditioning

Select DEF mode

Air conditioning system cannot keep the performance.

Manual air conditioning

Select DEF mode and fan is ON

Brake

Brake pedal

Released

Brake pedal negative pressure

Insufficient brake negative pressure

Accelerator pedal

Depressed

Engine

Engine coolant temperature

less than 36 deg.C (96.8 deg.F), over than 100 deg.C (212 deg.F)

Engine system

Inhibit Stop/start operation

Trans mission

Shift lever position

Except for D position

Paddle shift

Operation

Battery

Poor battery performance

(for details, refer to System Description .)

ABS

Receives Stop/start operation

Intelligent Parking Assist

Stand Still Assist

Traffic Jam Pilot

Emargency brake

Drive mode switch

Selected the TOW mode

Engine stalled Condition 

When any of the following conditions is satisfied during stop/start system operating condition, ECM stalls the engine.

Item

Condition

Vehicle

Hood

Open

NOTE:
  • The engine may restart automatically if required by the Idling Stop System.
  • Place the Ignition switch in the "OFF" position before opening the hood or performing any maintenance. Failure to do so may result in serious injuries due to automatic engine restart.
  • Always place the Ignition switch in the "OFF" position before leaving your vehi-cle, as the system may have turned the engine off, but the Ignition will still be on and automatic restart may occur.