•When the rear window defroster switch is
on.
• When the temperature inside the vehicle is
lower than approximately 20°C (68°F),
unless the Air Conditioning ECO custom-
ize option is selected, and the ECO driving
mode is on.
• When the temperature inside the vehicle is
higher than approximately 30°C (86°F),
unless the Air Conditioning ECO custom-
ize option is selected, and the ECO driving
mode is on. (When the air conditioner is
off, the Idling Stop System will operate.)
• When the fan speed of the air conditioner
is set to the maximum speed, unless the Air
Conditioning ECO customize option is se-
lected, and the ECO driving mode is on.
• When the Idling Stop OFF switch is turned
on.
• When the power consumption is large.
• When the altitude is high.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed.
• When the shift lever is any range other
than D (Drive).
• When the brake pedal is not firmly
depressed.
• When stopping the vehicle on steep slop-
ing roads.NOTE:
The Idling Stop System may not activate
when the Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle
and you open/close any door.
NOTE:
The engine will not restart even if the brake
pedal is released while the Idling Stop Sys-
tem is activated under the following condi-
tions: (The engine may restart under other
conditions.)
• When the automatic brake hold system is
activated.
• When the engine hood is opened.
NOTE:
It may take some time until the Idling Stop
System activates under the following
conditions:
•When the battery is discharged.
• When the outside temperature is low or
high.
• When the battery is replaced or the bat-
tery terminal is disconnected for extended
periods and then reconnected.
NOTE:
When the Idling Stop System indicator light
illuminates, the engine starts running auto-
matically under at least one of the following
conditions:
• The vacuum pressure for brake system is
not enough as the brake pedal is repeat-
edly depressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened, or the
driver’s door is open.
• The battery voltage becomes low (due to
electrical load from other vehicle systems
like headlights, heaters, etc., or auxiliary
devices connected to the 12 volt socket
inside the vehicle).
• The vehicle speed is above about 1 mph
(2 km/h).
• When the rear window defroster is
operated.
• When the temperature inside the vehicle is
lower than approximately 68°F (20°C),
unless the Air Conditioning ECO custom-
ize option is selected, and the ECO driving
mode is on.
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