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Driving

Smart stop & start system

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The smart stop & start system stops and restarts the engine in response to clutch pedal operation to stop and start the vehicle.

Switching off the engine

Spegnimento del motore
  1. With the clutch pedal fully depressed, stop the vehicle. Then shift the shift lever to the N position.
  2. Release the clutch pedal.
The engine stops and the smart stop & start system indicator comes on

Restarting the engine

Check that the shift lever is in N, and depress the clutch pedal.

The engine will restart. The smart stop & start system indicator turns off.

(In this situation, the engine will not stop again when the clutch pedal is released.)

Deactivating the smart stop & start system

Disattivazione del sistema di spegnimento e avviamento intelligente

Press the smart stop & start system off switch to deactivate the smart stop & start system.

The smart stop & start system off indicator comes on.

The engine does not stop every time the vehicle stops when the clutch pedal is depressed to stop the engine.

Press the switch again to reactivate the smart stop & start system.

■ If the smart stop & start system off switch is pressed while the vehicle is stopped

  • When the engine has been stopped by the smart stop & start system, pressing the smart stop & start system off switch will restart the engine.

From the next time the vehicle stops (after the smart stop & start system has been deactivated), the engine will not stop.

  • When the smart stop & start system is deactivated, pressing the smart stop & start system off switch will reactivate the system without causing the engine to stop.

    • From the next time the vehicle stops (after the smart stop & start system has been activated), the engine will stop.

    ■ Operating conditions

    • The smart stop & start system operates when all of the following conditions are met:
    • The engine has reached an appropriate temperature.
    • The battery is sufficiently charged.
    • The driver's door is closed.
    • The hood is closed.
    • The driver's seat belt is fastened.
    • The clutch pedal is not depressed.
    • The shift lever is in the N position.
    • In the following circumstances, the engine may not be stopped by the smart stop & start system. This does not indicate a malfunction of the smart stop & start system.
    • The engine coolant temperature is extremely high or low.
    • The outside temperature is extremely low.
    • The air conditioning system is operating when the interior temperature of the vehicle is excessively high, such as when the vehicle has been parked in the sun.
    • The air conditioning system is used when the outside temperature is high or low.
    • Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system only: The windshield defroster is in use.
    • The battery is not sufficiently charged or is being periodically recharged.
    • Due to traffic or other circumstances, the vehicle is stopped repeatedly and the time for which the engine is stopped by the smart stop & start system is excessively long.
    • The brake booster vacuum is low.
    • A large amount of electrical current is currently being used.
    • At high altitude.

    When the above conditions are resolved, the smart stop & start system will stop and restart the engine from the next time the vehicle stops.

    • In the following situations, the engine may start even without depressing the clutch pedal.
    • The brake pedal is operated or depressed forcefully.
    • The air conditioning system is in use or turned on.
    • Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system only: The windshield defroster is turned on.
    • The battery is not sufficiently charged.
    • The vehicle begins to roll on a slope.
    • A large amount of electrical current is currently being used.
    • The driver's door is open.
    • The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
    • In the following situations, activation of the smart stop & start system may take longer than normal.
    • The battery is discharged.
    • After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery terminals following battery replacement, etc.
    • The engine coolant temperature is low.

    ■ Automatic reactivation of the Stop & Start system Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Even if the Stop & Start system is turned off using the Stop & Start system disable switch, the system is automatically reactivated when the engine switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and then to the "START" position.

    Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Even if the Stop & Start system is disabled using the Stop & Start system disable switch, the system is automatically reactivated when the engine switch is turned off and the engine is then restarted.

    ■ Stop & Start system protection feature Vehicles without smart entry & start system: If the audio system produces an excessively loud sound, the audio system may be automatically turned off in order to keep the Stop & Start system operating.

    If this occurs, turn the key in the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position and then to the "ACC" or "ON" position to reactivate the audio system.

    Vehicles with smart entry & start system: If the audio system produces an excessively loud sound, the audio system may be automatically turned off in order to keep the Stop & Start system operating.

    If this occurs, turn off the engine switch and then set it to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to reactivate the audio system.

    ■ Steering wheel operation When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the steering wheel may feel heavier than during driving.

    ■ Hood If the hood is open while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the engine cannot be restarted using the Stop & Start system or the engine auto-start function. Restart the engine by turning the key in the ignition switch.

    ■ When to use the Stop & Start system Use the Stop & Start system when stopping briefly at a traffic light, an intersection, etc. When stopping the vehicle for a longer period, switch off the engine completely.

    ■ Stop & Start system warning buzzer If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system and the following action is performed, a buzzer will sound and the Stop & Start system indicator will flash. This indicates that the engine has only been stopped by the Stop & Start system and not turned off completely.

    • The shift lever is in a position other than N with the clutch pedal released.
    Even in this situation, if the clutch pedal is depressed, the engine will start.

    ■ If the Stop & Start system disable indicator continues to flash A malfunction may have occurred in the Stop & Start system. Contact any Toyota authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

    ■ If the windshield fogs up when the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system

    • Vehicles with manual air conditioning system: Restart the engine by depressing the clutch pedal or pressing the Stop & Start system disable switch, then set the air outlet selector dial to.
    • Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system: Turn on the windshield defroster. (The engine will start using the engine auto-start function.)

    If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start system disable switch to turn the system off.

    ■ Stop & Start system operating time display and total Stop & Start system operating time

    ■ Battery replacement The installed battery is specific to the Stop & Start system.

    It must be replaced only with a battery of identical type and rated specifications.

    For details, contact any Toyota authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

    WARNING

    ■ When the Stop & Start system is operating

    • Keep the shift lever in N and depress the brake pedal or apply the parking brake for added safety while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (and the Stop & Start system indicator is on).

    Unexpected accidents may occur due to the automatic engine start function.

  • Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (when the Stop & Start system indicator is on).

    • Unexpected accidents may occur due to the automatic engine start function.
  • Make sure the engine is not stopped by the Stop & Start system while the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area. The engine may restart due to the engine auto-start function, causing exhaust gases to accumulate and enter the vehicle, which can result in serious health hazards or death.

    • NOTE

    ■ To ensure the proper operation of the system If any of the following situations occur, there may be a malfunction in the smart entry and start system. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repair shop, or another suitably qualified and equipped professional.

    • While the driver's seat belt is fastened, the driver and front passenger seat belt reminder light flashes.
    • Even when the driver's seat belt is not fastened, the driver and front passenger seat belt reminder light stays off.
    • Even when the driver's door is closed, the door open warning light comes on, or the interior light comes on when the interior light switch is in the DOOR position.
    • Even when the driver's door is open, the door open warning light does not come on, or the interior light does not come on when the interior light switch is in the DOOR position.

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