Driving Tips

Auto Start

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Engine restarts with Idle Stop and Go system

  • Manual transmission
    - Depress the clutch pedal fully when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) position.
  • Dual clutch transmission
    - Release the brake pedal.

The engine starts and the green AUTO STOP indicator () on the instrument cluster goes out. If your vehicle is equipped with a driver information display, a message appears on the LCD.

The engine will also start automatically without any action by the driver in the following situations:

- Manual fan speed of the climate control system is above the 3rd position with the A/C on.
- Automatic fan speed of the climate control system is above the 6th position with the A/C on.
- The climate control system has been operating for a long time.
- The defroster is on.
- Brake vacuum is too low.
- Battery charge is low.
- Vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h.

The green AUTO STOP indicator () on the instrument cluster flashes for approximately 5 seconds.

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