STOP AND START CONTROL
The stop and start system operates according to the following conditions, achieving appropriate engine stop and start control together with safe and smooth driving characteristics.
When all of the conditions in the following table have been met, the engine is stopped by stop and start control.
| Item | Condition (All of the following conditions are met) |
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| Idle Stop | Push start switch assembly | 5 seconds or more have passed with the engine switch on (IG) |
| Engine Coolant Temperature | 40 to 100°C (104 to 212°F) | |
| Ambient Temperature | -5°C (23°F) or higher | |
| Driver Door | 3 seconds have elapsed after driver door closed | |
| Driver Seat Belt | 3 seconds have elapsed after driver seat belt fastened | |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Normal | |
| Brake Booster Vacuum | Sufficient (Brake booster vacuum changes in accordance with brake fluid pressure (brake pedal effort)) | |
| Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Pressure*1 | 1100 kPa (11.2 kgf/cm2, 160 psi) (changes according to gradient) |
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| Shift Position | After shift lever is operated and 1 second elapses, shift lever is in D, S or M | |
| Drive Mode | ECO or NORMAL mode | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature | 25 to 110°C (77 to 230°F) | |
| Stop and Start System Cancel Switch (Combination switch assembly) | Off (System control is not prohibited) | |
| Vehicle Speed | 0 km/h (0 mph) (After the engine warms up) | |
| Road Grade | -8° to +8° | |
| Engine Speed | 1250 rpm or less | |
| Hood | 3 seconds have elapsed after hood closed | |
| Battery Voltage |
When using specified battery:
When using non-specified battery: |
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| Battery Temperature*2 | Between -10°C and 70°C (14°F and 158°F) | |
| Battery Integrated Current*3 |
None of the following conditions is met: |
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| Air Conditioning | Other than when stop and start control is prohibited | |
| Heater |
One of the following conditions is met: |
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| Steering Wheel | When the steerage angle of the steering wheel is less than 45 degrees. | |
| Engine Control | Engine catalytic rapid warm-up is completed | |
| Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System*5 | While full-speed following function is operating, the vehicle is stopped and brake hold control has been entered Tech Tips When the vehicle has been stopped during full-speed following function, perform brake hold control. |
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Tech Tips
*1: Enough brake force is applied to prevent the vehicle from moving when the engine is started again.
*2: When the battery temperature is below -15°C (5°F), or 75°C (167°F) or higher, stop and start control is prohibited. When the battery temperature returns to -10°C (14°F) or higher, or below 70°C (158°F), stop and start control is permitted.
*3: Read the Data List item "Integrated Current" or "Oper Permission (Integrated Current)" when checking the integrated current value
*4: Please refer to the Data List "Status of Battery Charge Control" for information about the status of the battery charge control.
*5: Lexus Safety System +
When the engine is stopped by stop and start control, and any of the following conditions are met, the engine will restart.
| Item | Condition (Any of the following conditions is met) |
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| Engine Restart | Brake Booster Vacuum | Brake booster vacuum insufficient (Brake booster vacuum changes in accordance with brake fluid pressure (brake pedal effort)) |
| Engine Hood Courtesy Switch (Hood Lock Assembly) | Engine hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly) malfunctioning | |
| SFI System | Malfunction in SFI System is detected | |
| Oil Pump with Motor Assembly | Oil pump with motor assembly (automatic transaxle assembly) malfunctioning | |
| Power Steering System | Malfunction in power steering system is detected | |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Malfunction in vehicle stability control system is detected | |
| Air Conditioning | Timer in the air conditioning amplifier assembly runs out | |
| Heater | Timer in the air conditioning amplifier assembly runs out | |
| Air Conditioning/Heater |
Both of the following conditions are met:
Any of the following conditions are met: |
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| Battery | Battery performance or voltage drops (11.4 V or less) | |
| Battery Integrated Current*1 | Integrated current value fluctuates -6912 A-sec or less when engine is stopped | |
| Vehicle Speed | Vehicle speed signal is input (Vehicle stopped on a slope, etc.) | |
| Driver Door | Open | |
| Driver Seat Belt | Driver seat belt is unfastened | |
| Steering Wheel | Steering wheel turned 25 degrees or more | |
| Brake Pedal | Brake pedal released (brake fluid pressure decreases) or more than 10000 kPa Tech Tips Do not start the engine while the brake hold is operating. |
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| Accelerator Pedal | Accelerator pedal is depressed | |
| Stop and Start System Cancel Switch (Combination Switch Assembly) | Off (System control is not prohibited) → ON (System control is prohibited) | |
| Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System*2 | While full-speed following function is operating and brake hold is operating, the proceeding vehicle has taken off. | |
Tech Tips
*1: Read the Data List item "Integrated Current" or "Oper Permission (Integrated Current)" when checking the integrated current value
*2: Lexus Safety System +
SYSTEM PROHIBITION CONTROL
The engine stop and start ECU prohibits stop and start control by the stop and start system according to the table below. The prohibition conditions are specified for each system.
| System | Prohibition Condition | Vehicle State | Restoration Condition | Prohibition Condition Check Timing |
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| Engine | Engine coolant temperature less than 40°C (104°F) | Engine has not warmed up | Engine coolant temperature 40 between 105°C (104 to 221°F) | Always |
| Idle speed learning has not completed | Stop and start control prohibited until idle speed learning completes | Idle speed learning has completed Engine Learning: Click here AT Learning (U661E)): Click here AT Learning (U661F)): Click here |
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| Engine catalytic rapid warm-up | Engine catalytic rapid warm-up is being performed | Engine catalytic rapid warm-up is completed | Each time engine is started or vehicle is stopped | |
| Brake | Brake booster vacuum decreases | Brake booster vacuum decreases due to pumping the brakes, etc. | Normal brake booster vacuum is reached | Every time the vehicle stops |
| Brake master cylinder fluid pressure decreases | Brake pedal depressed lightly | Brake pedal depressed more | Every time the vehicle stops | |
| Hill-start Assist Control | Brake control system malfunction | DTC detected | Brake control system returns normally | Always |
| When hill-start assist control prohibition is necessary | Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (1.8 mph) or more | Vehicle is being stopped (vehicle speed is below 3 km/h (1.8 mph)) | Always | |
| Communication between engine stop and start ECU and skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is invalid | Communication invalid | Communication between engine stop and start ECU and skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is valid | Always | |
| Gradient of Road Surface | Outside the permitted gradient range (vehicle front and rear road surface incline +8° or higher or -8° or lower) | Vehicle front and rear road surface incline +8° or higher or -8° or lower | Within the permitted gradient range (vehicle front and rear road surface incline within +/-8°) | Always |
| Air Conditioning | Heater:
All of the following conditions are met: |
Heater performance decreases |
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While the heater is on |
| Cooling function:
When blower switch and A/C switch is on and ambient temperature 23°C (73.4°F) or higher, any of the following conditions are met (only when the engine switch is first turned on (IG)): |
Cooling performance decreases |
Any of the following conditions have been met: |
While the air conditioning system (cooling function) is on | |
| Defogger:
Any of the following conditions are met: |
Fogging of windows | Defogger switch or blower switch off | While the air conditioning system (cooling function for defogger) is on | |
| Temporary stop and start control:
Both of the following conditions are met: |
Blower switch on | Blower switch off and evaporator temperature within specified range | Always | |
| Driver Door | Driver door opened before engine stop by engine stop and start control | Driver door courtesy switch ON signal input | 3 seconds have elapsed since driver door was closed | Always |
| Engine Hood | Engine hood opened before engine stop by stop and start control | Engine hood switch OFF signal input | 3 seconds have passed since engine hood was closed | Always |
| Seat Belt | Driver seat belt not fastened before engine stop by engine stop and start control | Driver seat belt buckle switch OFF signal input | 3 seconds have passed since driver seat belt was fastened | Always |
| Steering Wheel | Steering wheel turned at a speed of 45 deg/s or more | Steering wheel operation signal input | Steering wheel being held | Always |
| Automatic Transmission Assembly | Automatic transmission fluid temperature: Below 25°C (77°F) or 110°C (230°F) or higher | Automatic transmission fluid temperature signal input | Permission oil temperature range reached | Always |
| Shift Position | Shift lever in P, N or R | Shift position signal input | Brake pedal depressed and shift lever in D | Always |
| Drive Mode | Drive mode other than ECO or NORMAL mode | Drive mode signal input | Drive mode ECO or NORMAL mode | Always |
| Ambient Temperature | Ambient temperature lower than -5°C (23°F) | - | Ambient temperature -5°C (23°F) or higher | Always |
| Power Source |
When using specified battery:
When not using specified battery: |
Battery charge insufficient or battery has deteriorated | Battery charged or replaced | Every time the engine started |
| Battery temperature below -15°C (5°F) or 75°C (167°F) or higher | Depends on ambient temperature | An appropriate battery temperature is reached (between -10 and 70°C (14 to 158°F)) | Always | |
When "Battery Integrated Current"*1 is as specified in any of the following situations: |
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When "Battery Integrated Current"*1 is as specified in any of the following situations: |
Always | |
| During refresh charge |
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30 minutes to 1 hour has elapsed | Always | |
| Engine started with the engine hood open (for jump starting) | - | After engine switch is turned off, engine switch is turned on (IG) with hood closed | Every time the engine started | |
| Idling Stop Rate | Idling stop rate for one trip is 50% and total idling stop rate is 40% | Vehicle is stopped for long time | Idling stop rate has decreased due to vehicle being driven and engine idling | Always |
Tech Tips
*1: Read the Data List item "Integrated Current" and "Oper Permission (Integrated Current)" when checking the integrated current value
*2: Please refer to the Data List "Status of Battery Charge Control" for information about the status of the battery charge control.
If the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal, stop and start control is prohibited until refresh charge is completed. In this case, drive the vehicle approximately 5 to 60 minutes until refresh charge is completed and stop and start control operation is permitted.
Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes after it is warmed up and check that the engine idle speed is within 50 rpm of the target idle speed.
WARNING CONTROL
If any of the following operations are performed while the engine is stopped due to stop and start control, the system will not restart the engine. The engine will change the mode from "stopped due to system control" to "stalled" or the driver will be warned using the buzzer.
| Operation | Warning Control |
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| The engine hood is opened with the shift lever in D, S or M | The engine stops (mode changes to "stalled", and the engine cannot be restarted until the engine switch is turned off and then on (IG)) |
| The driver door is opened with the shift lever in D, S or M | The engine starts, warning buzzer sounds and stop and start indicator light blinks |
| The driver seat belt is unfastened | The engine starts |
WARNING INDICATOR AND BUZZER OPERATION
| *a | Stop and Start Indicator Light |
| *b | Stop and Start Cancel Indicator Light |
The driver is informed of the system control status and warnings by the stop and start indicator light, stop and start cancel indicator light and the buzzer.
| Item | Condition | Stop and start indicator light | Stop and start cancel indicator light | Buzzer |
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| For 3 seconds after the engine switch on (IG) | Normal operation | Comes on | Comes on | Does not sound |
| During stop and start control operation (engine is stopped) | Normal operation | Comes on | Does not come on | Does not sound |
| Driver door opened | The blinking interval 0.15 seconds* | Does not come on | Sounds* | |
| After engine started by stop and start control | Driver door opened within 5 seconds of engine start | The blinking interval 0.15 seconds* | Does not come on | Sounds* |
| Control is prohibited by the stop and start system cancel switch (combination switch assembly) | Normal operation | Does not come on | Comes on | Does not sound |
| Diagnostic trouble code | Any DTCs are stored | Does not come on | Blinks at 0.5 second intervals. | Does not sound |
| Starter assembly life | Number of times the starter has been operated exceeds its limit | Does not come on | Blinks at 0.5 second intervals. | Does not sound |
*: Shift lever in D, S or M
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY MESSAGE AND INDICATOR OPERATION
An indicator and/or messages are displayed on the multi-information display to indicate condition of the stop and start system when certain vehicle conditions are met.
| Stop and Start System Condition | Multi-information Display Message* | Vehicle Condition | |
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| When the engine cannot be stopped by the stop and start system | |
"Non-Dedicated Battery" | A non-specified battery for the stop and start system may have been installed. |
| "Battery Charging" |
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| "Stop & Start Unavailable" | The engine may have been started withthe hood opened. | ||
| "System Temperature Low" | The battery may be cold. | ||
| "System Temperature High" | The battery may be extremely hot. | ||
| "For Brake System" |
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| "For Climate Control" |
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| "Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled" | The driver seat belt is not fastened. | ||
| "Steering Wheel Turned" | The steering wheel is being turned. | ||
| "Depress Brake Firmly to Activate" | The brake pedal is not depressed enough. | ||
| When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the atop and start system | |
"Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled" | The driver seat belt is not fastened. |
| "Steering Wheel Turned" | The steering wheel is turned. | ||
| "For Brake System" | The brake pedal is strongly depressed furtheror pumped. | ||
| "For Climate Control" |
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| "Battery Charging" | The battery charge amount may be low. | ||
| The system may be malfunctioning | - | "Stop & Start System Malfunction" "Visit Your Dealer" |
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Tech Tips
*: Messages are listed in the order of priority.
STOP AND START SYSTEM OPERATION
Depending on the type of malfunction, stop and start control may be prohibited by the fail-safe function. The following table shows effects on the vehicle and areas to be inspected when there is a malfunction in the stop and start system.
| Malfunctioning Area | Malfunction | DTC Output | Data List / Freeze Frame Data | Effect on Vehicle | Area to be Inspected |
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| IGSW circuit | Open | P2531 |
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Stop and start control prohibited | Wire harness or connector |
| +B circuit | Open | - | Data List cannot be checked because power not supplied to the engine stop and start ECU | Stop and start control prohibited | Wire harness or connector |
| CLL (park/neutral position switch assembly) circuit | Stuck on | P1780 |
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| Stuck off | P1780 |
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| BNT1 (engine hood courtesy switch) circuit | Stuck on | - | Hood Courtesy Switch | Mode does not change to "stalled" when engine hood opened with shift lever in D, S or M and engine stopped by stop and start control |
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| Stuck off | - | Hood Courtesy Switch | Stop and start control prohibited despite engine hood being closed | ||
| BRVC/PB/BRE2 (vacuum sensor) circuit | Open | P1540 |
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| Shorted | P1540 | ||||
| Remains at intermediate value | P1541 | ||||
| ECAN (eco run cancel switch assembly) circuit | Stuck on | - | Cancel Switch | Stop and start control prohibited |
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| Stuck off | - | Cancel Switch | Stop and start control cannot be canceled by pressing the stop and start system cancel switch (combination switch assembly) | ||
| NOPM circuit OPM1 circuit OP21 circuit (Automatic transaxle oil pump with motor assembly) |
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P1538 P1539 |
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| Automatic transaxle oil pump with motor assembly | Oil pump with motor assembly malfunction | P0942 | Oper Permission(AT/CVT) | Stop and start control prohibited | Oil pump with motor assembly (automatic transaxle assembly) |
| STA circuit | Overcurrent | P0617 |
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| Stuck on | P1644 |
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| Stuck off | P1644 | ||||
| BBC (backup boost converter) circuit | Overcurrent | B22C0 |
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P323B |
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| Eco-run vehicle converter assembly (external backup boost converter) circuit |
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P33B3 |
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| ECU inner circuit | Malfunction | P0607 | - |
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Engine stop and start ECU |
| Monitoring CPU circuit | Malfunction | P060A | State of BBC |
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Engine stop and start ECU |
| EEPROM | Malfunction | P062F | EEPROM |
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Engine stop and start ECU |
| Starter delay circuit | Malfunction | P161D |
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Engine stop and start ECU |
| Malfunctioning Area | Malfunction | DTC Output | Data List / Freeze Frame Data | Effect on Vehicle | Area to be Inspected |
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| SFI system | MIL illuminated | DTCs for SFI system output |
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Stop and start control prohibited | SFI system |
| Abnormal NE signal | DTCs for SFI system output | Crank Pos Sen Abnoml 3 |
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| Crankshaft reverse rotation detection | DTCs for SFI system output | - |
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SFI system (crank position sensor circuit) | |
| Vehicle stability control system | VSC Running | - | ABS Running | Stop and start control prohibited | - |
| Malfunction in wheel speed sensor | Brake control system DTCs output |
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Stop and start control prohibited |
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| Seat belt warning system | Malfunction in seat belt warning system | - | Oper Permission (Driver Side Buckle SW) |
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| Driver door courtesy light switch circuit | Malfunction in driver door courtesy light switch circuit | - | D Courtesy Switch Signal |
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| Air conditioning system | Malfunction in ambient temperature sensor | Air conditioning system DTCs output | Ambient Temp Sensor | Stop and start control prohibited | Ambient temperature sensor circuit |
| Brake vacuum | Brake booster vacuum drops | - |
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Stop and start control prohibited |
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| Power source | Backup boost converter malfunction | P323B |
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| Charging system malfunction | - | Alternator Status | Stop and start control prohibited | Charging system | |
| Low voltage | P0562 | Battery Abnoml |
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| Charging control abnormal | P160F | Charging control abnormal |
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Charging system | |
| Number of starter operations | Exceeds the specified limit | P1545 | Starter Count Abnoml |
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| Starter signal malfunction | Signal does not match with the starter switch | P1545 | - |
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| Jump start | Engine started with the engine hood open | - | Eng Start Req (Engine Hood Open) | Stop and start control prohibited (permitted when the engine switch is turned off) |
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| CAN communication | Communication interrupted | U0100 U0121 U0123 U0126 U0131 U0140 U0151 U0164 |
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