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● In the following situations, the engine will restart automatically if the engine 
is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (To enable stopping of the engine by 
the Stop & Start system, drive the vehicle.) 
• The air conditioning system is turned on. 
• The windshield defogger is turned on. 
• The steering wheel is operated. 
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The driver’s door is opened. 
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed. 
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline. 
● In the following situations, the engine may restart automatically if the engine 
is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (To enable stopping of the engine by 
the Stop & Start system, drive the vehicle.) 
• The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed. 
• The air conditioning system is being used. 
• The battery is not sufficiently charged. 
■ Hood 
● Even if the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start 
system, the engine will stall and will not be able to be restarted by the auto- 
matic engine start function. In this case, restart the engine using the normal 
engine starting procedure. ( P. 233, 236) 
● If the hood is closed after the engine is started with the hood open, the Stop 
& Start system will not operate. Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, 
wait 30 seconds or more, and then start the engine. 
         
        
        
     
        
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■ When to use the Stop & Start system 
● If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system and the shift lever is 
shifted into a position other than N with the clutch pedal released, a buzzer
will sound and Stop & Start indicator will flash. This indicates that the engine 
is only stopped by the Stop & Start system, not that the engine has been 
turned off completely. 
● When the system does not operate, is canceled, or is malfunctioning, warn- 
ing messages and a warning buzzer are used to inform the driver. ( P. 697) 
● When the engine is restarted by the Stop & Start system, the power outlet 
may be temporarily unusable, but this is not a malfunction. 
● Installation and removal of electrical components and wireless devices may 
affect the Stop & Start system. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details. 
■ If the windshield is fogged up while the engine is stopped by the Stop & 
Start system 
Turn the windshield defogger on. (The engine will start due to the automatic 
engine start function.):  P. 569 
If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to 
disable the system. 
■ If an odor comes from the air conditioning system while the engine is 
stopped by the Stop & Start system 
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to deactivate the Stop & Start system. 
■ Air conditioning system operation while the engine is stopped by the 
Stop & Start system 
● If the air conditioning system is being used in automatic mode, the fan 
speed may be reduced or the fan may be stopped while the engine is 
stopped by the Stop & Start system in  order to reduce changes in the cabin 
temperature. 
● To ensure air conditioning system performance when the vehicle is stopped, 
disable the Stop & Start system by pressing the Stop & Start cancel switch. 
         
        
        
     
        
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■ Changing the idling stop time with the air conditioning system on 
The length of time the Stop & Start system will operate when the air condition- 
ing system is on can be changed by performing the following operation. (The
length of time the Stop & Start system will operate when the air conditioning 
system is off cannot be changed.) 
● Changing the setting by multi-information display 
Use the meter control switches to select “  Setup” and press  .  
( P. 128) 
● Changing the setting by the Stop & Start cancel switch  
Each time the Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed and held for 3 seconds 
or more, the system switches between standard and extended. The system 
status can be confirmed on the settings display on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P. 128) 
■ The Stop & Start system protection function 
● When an excessively loud sound is being projected by the audio system, 
the audio system may be automatically cut off in order to reduce battery 
consumption. If it occurs, turn the engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or
longer and then turn it to “ACC” or “ON” position to re-enable the audio sys- 
tem. 
● The audio system may not be activated when the battery terminals are dis- 
connected and then reconnected. If it occurs, turn the engine switch off and 
then repeat the following operation twice to activate the audio system nor- 
mally. 
• Turn the engine switch to “ON” position and then to OFF. 
■ Replacing the battery 
 P. 753 
■ Displaying the Stop & Start system status 
 P. 128 
Select a desired setting and press 
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■ Multi-information display messages 
If the following situations,   and a message may be displayed on the 
multi-information display. 
● When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system
MessageDetails 
“For climate 
control”
• The air conditioning system is being
used when the ambient temperature is 
high or low. 
If the difference between the set tempera-
ture and cabin temperature is small, the 
system will be enabled. 
• is turned on. 
“Battery charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low. 
Engine stop is temporarily prohibited to
prioritize charging of the battery, but if the 
engine is operated for a short while, 
engine stop is allowed.
• A refresh charge may be occurring, 
such as when the battery is undergoing 
a periodic recharge, for a while after the
battery terminals have been discon- 
nected and reconnected, for a while 
after the battery has been replaced, etc.
After a refresh charge of approximately 
5 to 60 minutes completes, the system can 
be operated.
If the message is displayed continuously 
(more than 60 seconds), the battery may 
have deteriorated. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, 
or any reliable repairer. 
         
        
        
     
        
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“For brake system”
• The vehicle is being driven in a high 
altitude area. 
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
When the brake booster vacuum reaches 
a predetermined level, the system will be 
enabled. 
“Steering wheel  
turned”The steering wheel h as been operated. 
“Hood open”The hood has been opened. 
“Driver seat belt  
unbuckled”The driver seat belt is not fastened. 
“Stop & Start  
Unavailable”
• The Stop & Start system is temporarily
disabled.
Operating the engine for a short while. 
• The engine may have been started with 
the hood open.
Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, 
wait for 30 seconds or more, and then start 
the engine. 
“System Temp  
Low”
The battery may be cold.
Operating the engine for a short while 
allows the system to recover due to the 
temperature increase in the engine com-
partment. 
“System Temp  
High”
The battery may be extremely hot.
If the engine compartment is allowed to
cool sufficiently, the system recovers. 
“Non-dedicated 
battery” 
A non-dedicated battery for the Stop & 
Start system may have been installed. 
The Stop & Start system does not operate.
Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
MessageDetails 
         
        
        
     
        
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● When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start 
system
MessageDetails 
“For climate 
control”
• The air conditioning system has been
turned on or is being used. 
•  has been turned on. 
“Battery charging”
The battery charge amount may be low. 
The engine is restarted to prioritize battery 
charging. Operating the engine for a short 
while allows the system to recover. 
“For brake system”
The brake pedal has been depressed fur- 
ther or pumped. 
The system will be enabled after the 
engine runs and the brake booster vac-
uum reaches a predetermined level. 
“Steering wheel 
turned”The steering wheel was operated. 
“Driver seat belt 
unbuckled”The driver seat belt  has been unfastened. 
         
        
        
     
        
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● When the engine cannot be restarted by the Stop & Start system 
■ If “Stop & Start System Malfunction. Visit Your Dealer.” is displayed on 
the multi-information display 
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
■ If the Stop & Start cancel indicator continues to flash 
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
MessageDetails 
“Stop & Start 
system active. 
Shift to N and
depress clutch to 
restart.”
The shift lever has been shifted from N to
another position with the clutch pedal 
released.
To restart the engine, shift the shift lever to 
N and then depress the clutch pedal. 
         
        
        
     
        
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WARNING
■When the Stop & Start system is operating 
● Keep the shift lever in N and depress the brake pedal or apply the parking 
brake while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while the 
Stop & Start indicator is on). 
● Do not allow anyone to leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped by 
the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).  
An accident may occur due to the automatic engine start function. 
● Ensure that 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 
automatic engine start function, causing exhaust gases to collect and 
enter the vehicle, possibly resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■ To ensure the system operates correctly 
If any of the following situations occur, the Stop & Start system may not 
operate correctly. Have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● While the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the driver’s and front passenger’s 
seat belt reminder light flashes. 
● Even though the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, the driver’s and front 
passenger’s seat belt reminder light does not illuminate. 
● Even though the driver’s door is closed, the open door warning is dis- 
played on the multi-information display or the interior light is illuminated 
when the interior light switch is in the door position. 
● Even though the driver’s door is open, the open door warning is not dis- 
played on the multi-information display  or the interior light does not illumi- 
nate when the interior light switch is in the door position. 
■ When the engine stalled 
If the system is operational, the engine can restart by pressing the clutch 
pedal immediately.