Auto Start

To Restart the Engine from Idle Stop

• Release the brake pedal, or
• Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position or to manual mode, or depress the brake pedal.

The engine will start and the green AUTO STOP indicator () on the instrument cluster will turn off.

The engine will also restart automatically without any action by the driver if the following occurs:

- The manual climate control fan speed is set above the 3rd position while the A/C is on.
- The automatic climate control fan speed is set above the 6th position while the A/C is on.
- A certain amount of time has elapsed with the climate control system on.
- The defroster is on.
- The brake vacuum pressure is low.
- The battery charge level is low.
- The vehicle speed exceeds 1 km/h.
- The engine has been stopped by the Auto Stop function for an extended period.
- The driver's seat belt is unfastened or the driver's door is opened while the brake pedal is depressed.