Driving Your Vehicle

Auto Stop

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To Stop the Engine at Idle

1. Reduce the vehicle speed to less than 5 km/h.

2. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).

3. Release the clutch pedal.

The engine will stop and the green AUTO STOP() indicator on the instrument cluster will illuminate.

The message "Auto Stop" will also appear on the LCD display.

✽ NOTICE

You must reach a speed of at least 10 km/h after the last idle stop.

✽ NOTICE

If you unfasten the seat belt or open the driver's door (or the hood) in Auto Stop mode, the following will occur:

  • The ISG system will be deactivated (the ISG OFF button indicator will illuminate).
  • The message "Auto Stop Disabled, Start Manually" will appear on the LCD display.

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