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System Description [09/2021 - 11/2022]

  1. STOP AND START CONTROL 

    The stop and start system operates according to the following conditions, achieving appropriate engine stop and start control together with safe and smooth driving characteristics.

    1. When all of the conditions in the following table have been met, the engine is stopped by stop and start control.
      Item Condition
      (All of the following conditions are met)
      Idle Stop Push Start Switch Assembly*1 More than 5 seconds elapsed at ON
      Ignition or Starter Switch Assembly*2
      Engine Coolant Temperature 40 to 100°C (104 to 212°F)
      Ambient Temperature More than -5°C (23°F)
      Driver Door 3 seconds have elapsed after driver door closed
      Driver Seat Belt Driver side buckle is latched
      Electronically Controlled Brake System Normal
      Brake Booster Vacuum On a flat place, more than 1 second elapses at more than 42.5 kPa (Threshold values change according to road surface gradient and brake master pressure.)
      Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Pressure*3 More than 1.1 MPa (11.2 kg/cm2 , 160 psi) (changes according to gradient)
      Shift Position After shift lever is operated and 1 second elapses, shift lever is in D or P
      CVT Fluid Temperature
      • 25 to 110°C (77 to 230°F)
      • Other than when stop and start control is prohibited due to insufficient CVT fluid pressure, etc.
      Stop and Start System Cancel Switch (Combination Switch Assembly) OFF
      Vehicle Speed 0 km/h (0 mph) (After the engine has warmed up and is running)
      Road Grade
      • Road Surface Gradient: Road Surface gradient condition is permitted (road surface gradient is within -1.36 m/s2 to 1.36 m/s2 )
      • Deceleration sensor calibration: Complete
      • Deceleration sensor offset value: In - 1.36 m/s2 to 1.36 m/s2
      • Deceleration sensor movement: Deceleration sensor output is not stuck
      Engine Speed Less than 1250 rpm (changes according to engine coolant temperature)
      Hood 3 seconds have elapsed after engine hood closed (However, permitted when engine started after more than 30 seconds elapsed with ignition switch off state and [ON: engine hood close]
      Auxiliary Battery Voltage When using specified auxiliary battery: 
      1. 8.2 V or higher when starter begins operation and 8.2 V or higher when cranking

      When using non-specified auxiliary battery: 
      1. 8.92 V or higher when starter begins operation and 8.92 V or higher when cranking
      Auxiliary Battery Fluid Temperature*4 -10°C or higher and 70°C or less (14°F or higher and 158°F or less)
      Idle Stop Auxiliary Battery Integrated Current*5 One of the following conditions is met: 
      • -15444 A-sec or higher: "Status of Battery Charge Control"*6 is Charge Control Coordination Mode, Stop and Start Standalone Mode, Temperature High/Low Mode or Low Temperature Mode
      • 0 A-sec or higher: "Status of Battery Charge Control"*6 is Stop and Start Restriction Mode
      Auxiliary Battery Charge Control The value of Data List item Status of Battery Charge Control is not Refresh Charge Mode, Abnormal Mode or Battery Condition Judgment Mode.
      Idling Stop Rate /
      Total Idling Stop Rate
      • Idling stop rate for one trip: 50% or less.
      • Total idling stop rate: Less than 40%
      HINT: 
      • Idling stop rate: Idling stop rate for ignition on time (1 trip)
      • Total idling stop rate: Idling stop rate for total ignition on time
      Air Conditioning Any of the following conditions are met: 
      • Defogger Switch: OFF, and Blower Switch: OFF
      • With blower switch on, evaporator temperature below threshold (varies depending on each temperature, humidity, amount of solar radiation, etc.) and after certain period of time since engine restarted by stop and start system (threshold varies depending on idling stop conditions)
      Heater One of the following conditions is met: 
      • Blower switch is off
      • While blower switch is on and A/C switch is off, one of the following conditions is met:
        • Ambient temperature is higher than 10°C (50°F), or
        • Engine coolant temperature is higher than 55°C (131°F)
        • Vehicle cabin temperature is higher than the set temperature - 5°C (-23°F)
      • While blower switch is on and A/C switch is off, a certain amount of time has elapsed after engine state changed from "not running" to "running".
      Cooler One of the following conditions is met: 
      • Blower switch is off
      • A/C switch is off
      • Ambient temperature 23°C (73°F) or less
      • Evaporator internal temperature less than 9°C (48°F), air mix damper opening value more than 10%, and vehicle cabin temperature less than 3°C (37°F) above set temperature or blower level less than 16 (when ignition switch turned to ON for first time in one trip)
      Engine Control
      Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System
      • When the dynamic radar cruise control (w/ Full Speed Range Following Function) system is operating and the brake hold function is operating, the preceding vehicle starts off or the user performs a resume operation (starts off the vehicle).
      • When the condition is prohibited by radar cruise control
      1. *1: w/ Smart Key System
      2. *2: w/o Smart Key System

      HINT: 

      • *3: Enough brake force is applied to prevent the vehicle from moving when the engine is started again.
      • *4: When the auxiliary battery fluid temperature is -15°C (59°F) or less, or 75°C (167°F) or higher, stop and start control is prohibited. When the auxiliary battery fluid temperature returns to -10°C (14°F) or higher, and 70°C (158°F) or less, stop and start control is permitted.
      • *5: Read the Data List items "Integrated Current" and "Stop&Start Operating Permission (Integrated Current)" when checking the integrated current value.

        Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2021 - 11/2022]

      • *6: Please refer to the Data List "Status of Battery Charge Control" for information about the status of the auxiliary battery charge control.
    2. When the engine is stopped by stop and start control, and any of the following conditions are met, the engine will restart.
      Item Condition
      (Any of the following conditions is met)
      Engine Restart Brake Booster Vacuum Brake booster vacuum insufficient (Under 37.5 kPa (0.38 kg/cm2 , 5.4 psi)) (Brake booster vacuum changes in accordance with brake fluid pressure (brake pedal effort))
      SFI System Malfunction in SFI system is detected
      CVT Fluid Temperature Temperature is less than 25 (77°F) or more than 110°C (230°F)
      Power Steering System Malfunction in power steering system is detected
      Electronically Controlled Brake System Malfunction in electronically controlled brake system is detected
      Electromagnetic Oil Pump Electromagnetic oil pump malfunctioning
      Air Conditioning Timer in the air conditioning amplifier assembly runs out
      Heater Timer in the air conditioning amplifier assembly runs out
      Air Conditioning/Heater Both of the following conditions are met: 
      • Blower switch: ON
      • Evaporator temperature exceeds threshold value (threshold value varies with temperature, humidity and amount of solar radiation)

      Any of the following conditions are met: from OFF to ON 
      • A/C switch, blower switch: from OFF to ON
      • Defogger switch: from OFF to ON
      • During blower OFF and Auto control, when it changed to manual blower
      • Changes from stop and start system priority control to normal system control
      Auxiliary Battery Auxiliary battery voltage drops (11.4 V or less)
      Auxiliary Battery Integrated Current*1 The accumulated value of discharge current during engine stop is too large (5940 A-sec or more)
      Vehicle Speed Vehicle speed signal is input (Vehicle stopped on a slope, etc.)
      Driver Door Open
      Driver Seat Belt Driver seat belt is unfastened
      Brake Pedal Brake pedal released (brake fluid pressure decreases)
      Accelerator Pedal Accelerator pedal is depressed
      Shift Position Shift lever moved from D or P to other position
      Stop and Start System Cancel Switch (Combination Switch Assembly) When stop and start system cancel switch (combination switch assembly) is turned from off to on
      Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System Vehicle stops during ACC control system operate state, and after the precedent vehicle move or driver do resume operation (operation to move)

      HINT: 

      1. *1: Read the Data List items "Integrated Current" and "Stop&Start Operating Permission (Integrated Current)" when checking the integrated current value

        Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2021 - 11/2022]

  2. WARNING CONTROL 

    If any of the following operations are performed while the engine is stopped due to stop and start control, the driver will be warned by the indicator, the warning buzzer or engine status switching. When the engine status switched from "stopped due to system control" to "stalled", the stop and start system cannot restart the engine.

    Operation Warning Control
    The engine hood is opened The engine stops (status changes to "stalled", and the engine cannot be restarted until the ignition switch is turned off and then to ON)
    HINT: 
    • The engine status becomes "stalled"
    • The engine cannot be restarted until the ignition switch is turned off and then to ON
    The driver door is opened
    • The engine starts
    • The warning buzzer sounds*1
    • The stop and start indicator blinks*1
    The driver seat belt is unfastened The engine starts
    1. *1: When the shift lever is in P, the warning buzzer does not sound and the stop and start indicator does not blink.
  3. WARNING INDICATOR AND BUZZER OPERATION 

    The driver is informed of the system control status and warnings by the stop and start indicator, stop and start cancel indicator and the buzzer.

    HINT: 

    The stop and start indicator and the stop and start cancel indicator are displayed at the same location in the combination meter.

    One or the other will be displayed according to the order of priority, but they will not be illuminated simultaneously.

    STOP AND START INDICATOR AND BUZZER OPERATION

    Item Condition Stop and Start Indicator
    (Green)
    Stop and Start Cancel Indicator
    (Orange)
    Buzzer
    For 3 seconds after the ignition switch to ON Normal operation Comes on Comes on Does not sound
    During stop and start control operation (engine is stopped) Normal operation Comes on Does not come on Does not sound
    Driver door opened Blinks at 0.15 second interval*1 Does not come on Sounds*1
    After engine started by stop and start control Driver door opened within 5 seconds of engine start Blinks at 0.15 second interval*1 Does not come on Sounds*1
    Control is prohibited by the stop and start system cancel switch (combination switch assembly) Normal operation Does not come on Comes on Does not sound
    Diagnostic trouble code Any DTCs are stored Does not come on Blinks at 0.5 second interval Does not sound
    Starter assembly life Number of times the starter has been operated exceeds its limit Does not come on Blinks at 0.5 second interval Does not sound
    Fig 1: Stop and Start Indicator
    GTY694329Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Stop and Start Indicator
    *b Stop and Start Cancel Indicator
    1. *1: Shift lever in D
  4. MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY MESSAGE AND INDICATOR OPERATION 

    An indicator and/or messages are displayed on the multi-information display to indicate the condition of the stop and start system when certain vehicle conditions are met.

    Stop and Start System Condition Multi-information Display Message*1 Vehicle Condition
    When the engine cannot be stopped by the stop and start system
    *2
    "Press Brake More to Activate" The brake pedal is not depressed enough.
    "Non-Dedicated Battery" A non-specified auxiliary battery for the stop and start system may have been installed.
    "Battery Charging"
    • The auxiliary battery charge amount may be low.
    • A refresh charge may be occurring.
    • The auxiliary battery voltage may be low.
    • The auxiliary battery temperature may be high.
    "Stop & Start Unavailable"
    • The engine may have been started with the hood opened.
    • The stop and start system is temporarily disabled.
    "In Preparation"
    • The brake booster load decreased.
    • The vehicle is operated at a high elevation.
    "For Climate Control"
    • The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or low.
    • Windshield defogger is pressed.
    When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the stop and start system
    *2
    "In Preparation" The brake pedal is strongly depressed further or pumped.
    "For Climate Control"
    • The air conditioning system is turned on or the air conditioning is being used.
    • Windshield defogger is turned on.
    "Battery Charging" The auxiliary battery charge amount may be low.
    The system may be malfunctioning - "Stop & Start System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" -

    HINT: 

    • *1: Messages are listed in the order of priority.
    • *2: When the engine cannot be stopped by the stop and start system or the engine is restarted while the engine is stopped by the stop and start system, the following mark is displayed on the multi-information display.
  5. STOP AND START SYSTEM OPERATION 

    Depending on the type of malfunction, stop and start control may be prohibited by the fail-safe function. The following table shows effects on the vehicle and areas to be inspected when there is a malfunction in the stop and start system.

    Malfunctioning Area Malfunction DTC Output Data List / Freeze Frame Data Effect on Vehicle Area to be Inspected
    IGSW circuit Open P2530-14 IG Switch
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator light blinks
    Wire harness or connector
    +B circuit Open - Data List cannot be checked because power not supplied to the engine stop and start ECU Stop and start control prohibited Wire harness or connector
    CLL (park/neutral position switch assembly) circuit Stuck on P0850-14 Neutral Switch
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Park/Neutral position switch assembly
    Stuck off P0850-12
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    BNT1 (engine hood courtesy switch) circuit Stuck on - Hood Courtesy Switch Mode does not change to "stalled" when engine hood opened with shift lever in D or P and engine stopped by stop and start control
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Engine hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly)
    Stuck off - Stop and start control prohibited despite engine hood being closed
    ECAN (stop and start system cancel switch (combination switch assembly)) circuit Stuck on - Stop&Start Cancel Switch Stop and start control prohibited
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Stop and start system cancel switch (combination switch assembly)
    Stuck off - Stop and start control cannot be canceled by pressing the stop and start system cancel switch (combination switch assembly)
    BRVC/PB/BRE2 (vacuum sensor) circuit Open P0555-15 Brake Boost Pressure
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Vacuum sensor assembly
    • Brake booster assembly
    • Vacuum hose
    Shorted
    • P0555-11
    • P0555-15
    Remains at intermediate value
    • P0555-00
    • P0555-2A
    NOPM circuit
    OPM1 circuit
    OP21 circuit
    (Electromagnetic oil pump)
    • Open
    • Shorted
    • Internal circuit malfunction
    • P0C2B-11
    • P0C2B-15
    • P2797-96
    • Oil Pump Relay
    • Oil Pump Duty
    • State of Oil Pump Revolution
    • Oil Pump Revolution Frequency
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Engine stop and start ECU
    • Electromagnetic oil pump
    Electromagnetic oil pump Electromagnetic oil pump malfunction P0942-96 Stop&Start Operating Permission (AT/CVT)
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    Electromagnetic oil pump
    STA circuit Overcurrent P0615-19 -
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • BBC NO. 1 fuse
    • BBC NO. 2 fuse
    • Wire harness or connector
    • ST relay
    • Engine stop and start ECU
    Stuck on P1644-00
    • Wire harness or connector
    • ST relay
    • Engine stop and start ECU
    Stuck off P1644-00
    BBC (backup boost converter) circuit Overcurrent P323A-19 State of BBC
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • BBC NO. 1 fuse
    • BBC NO. 2 fuse
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Engine stop and start ECU
    • Auxiliary battery
    • ECUs and sensors connected to B41, B42, B43 and IG41
    • Open
    • Shorted
    • Internal circuit malfunction
    • Auxiliary battery
    • P30DF-62
    • P30EF-4B
    • P323A-00
    • P323A-16
    • P323A-A2
    • P323B-29
    • P323B-38
    State of BBC
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • BBC NO. 1 fuse
    • BBC NO. 2 fuse
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Engine stop and start ECU
    • Auxiliary battery
    ECU inner circuit Malfunction P1644-9E -
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    Engine stop and start ECU
    Monitoring CPU circuit Malfunction P0606-29 State of BBC
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    Engine stop and start ECU
    Crankshaft position sensor circuit Open P0335-62
    • Engine Speed (ECM)
    • Engine Speed
    Stop and start control prohibited
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Crankshaft position sensor
    EFFECTS ON VEHICLE DUE TO RELATED SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS

    Malfunctioning Area Malfunction DTC Output Data List / Freeze Frame Data Effect on Vehicle Area to be Inspected
    SFI system MIL illuminated DTCs for SFI system output
    • Stop&Start Operating Permission (ECM 1)
    • Stop&Start Operating Permission (ECM 2)
    Stop and start control prohibited SFI system
    Abnormal NE signal DTCs for SFI system output -
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • SFI system (crankshaft position sensor circuit)
    • Wire harness or connector
    Crankshaft reverse rotation detection DTCs for SFI system output -
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • MIL illuminated
    SFI system (crankshaft position sensor circuit)
    Charging system Battery state sensor assembly malfunction Charging system DTCs output
    • Battery Fluid Temperature
    • Integrated Current
    Stop and start control prohibited Charging system
    Electronically controlled brake system ABS running - ABS Running Stop and start control prohibited -
    Malfunction in wheel speed sensor Brake control system DTCs output
    • Vehicle Speed
    • Wheel Speed Malfunction
    Stop and start control prohibited
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)
    • Vehicle speed sensor
    Power steering system Malfunction in power steering system EPS assist current value invalid
    • EPS Load
    • EPS Assist Current Available
    Stop and start control prohibited
    • Power steering ECU
    • Torque sensor
    Seat belt warning system Malfunction in seat belt warning system - Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch
    • Stop and start control prohibited (stuck off)
    • Engine does not restart when it is stopped by stop and start control (stuck on)
    • Front seat inner belt assembly LH
    • Wire harness or connector
    Driver door courtesy light switch circuit Malfunction in driver door courtesy light switch circuit - Driver Courtesy Switch Signal
    • Stop and start control prohibited (stuck off)
    • Engine does not restart when it is stopped by stop and start control (stuck on)
    • Stop and start indicator blinks
    • Sounds the warning buzzer
    • Front door courtesy light switch assembly LH
    • Driver door courtesy light switch circuit
    Air conditioning system Malfunction in ambient temperature sensor Air conditioning system DTCs output Ambient Temperature Stop and start control prohibited Ambient temperature sensor circuit
    Brake vacuum Brake booster vacuum drops -
    • Brake Boost Pressure
    • Brake Negative Pressure
    Stop and start control prohibited
    • Brake booster assembly vacuum
    • Brake booster assembly
    • Vacuum sensor assembly
    • Vacuum hose
    Power source Backup boost converter malfunction
    • P30DF-62
    • P30EF-4B
    • P323A-00
    • P323A-16
    • P323A-A2
    • P323B-29
    • P323B-38
    State of BBC
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • BBC NO. 1 fuse
    • BBC NO. 2 fuse
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Engine stop and start ECU
    • Auxiliary battery
    Charging system malfunction - Alternator Status Stop and start control prohibited Charging system
    Charging control system X0879 -
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    Charging system
    Number of starter operations Exceeds the specified limit X0877
    • Starter Operation #
    • Number of Engine Starts (IG-ON)
    • Number of Engine Starts (Stop & Start)
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • Starter assembly replacement is required
    • ST relay replacement is required
    • Fuse replacement is required
    Starter signal malfunction Signal does not match with the starter switch P0615-62
    • Starter
    • Engine Starter Signal
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • Wire harness or connector
    • Engine stop and start ECU
    Jump start Engine started with the engine hood open - Stop&Start Operating Prohibition (Jump Start) Stop and start control prohibited
    (permitted when the ignition switch is turned off)
    • Check for history of roadside service or jump start due to dead auxiliary battery
    • Engine hood courtesy switch (hood lock with courtesy light switch assembly)
    CAN communication Communication interrupted
    • U0100-87
    • U0101-87
    • U0126-87
    • U0129-87
    • U0131-87
    • U0140-87
    • U0151-87
    • U0155-87
    • U0164-87
    • U1110-87
    • U1170-87
    -
    • Stop and start control prohibited
    • Stop and start cancel indicator blinks
    • Applicable wire harness or connector
    • Applicable ECU