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 system control.
| Item | Condition (All of the following conditions are met) |
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| Idle Stop | Ignition Switch | 5 seconds or more have passed with the ignition switch ON |
| Engine Coolant Temperature | 40 to 105°C (104 to 221°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 (42.5 kPa (319 mmHg, 12.6 in.Hg) or higher at horizontal road) | |
| Shift Position | Shift lever in neutral | |
| Stop and Start System Cancel Switch | Off (system control is not prohibited) | |
| Vehicle Speed | 0 km/h (0 mph) (After the engine warms up) | |
| Engine Speed | Below 1250 rpm | |
| Engine Hood | 3 seconds have elapsed after hood closed | |
| Battery Voltage |
When using specified battery: |
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| Battery Temperature*1 | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158°F) | |
| Battery Integrated Current*2 |
One of the following condition is met: |
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| Air Conditioning | Other than when stop and start control is prohibited | |
| Heater |
Once of the following conditions is met: |
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| Steering Operation | When the steerage angle of the steering wheel is less than 25 degrees and 45 deg/s or less | |
Tech Tips
*1: When the battery temperature is -15°C (5°F) or less, or 75°C (167°F) or higher, the stop and start control is prohibited. When the battery temperature returns to -10°C (14°F) or higher, or 70°C (158°F) or less, stop and start control is permitted.
*2: Read the Data List item "Integrated Current" or "Oper Permission (Integrated Current)" when checking the integrated current value.
*3: Please refer to the Data List item "Status of Battery Charge Control" for information about the status of the battery charge control.
When the engine is stopped by stop and start control, and any of the following conditions are met, the engine will restart.
| Item | Condition (All of the following conditions are 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 | |
| ECD System | Malfunction in ECD system is detected | |
| Power Steering System | Malfunction in power steering system is detected | |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Malfunction in vehicle stability control system is detected | |
| Air Conditioning | The timer in the air conditioning amplifier assembly runs out | |
| Heater | The 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 | The accumulated value of discharge current during engine stop is too large (over 6912 A-sec). | |
| Vehicle Speed | Vehicle speed signal is input | |
| Driver Door | Open | |
| Driver Seat Belt | Driver seat belt is unfastened | |
| Stop and Start System Cancel Switch | Stop and start system cancel switch (combination switch assembly) is turned from off to on | |
| Clutch Pedal | When the clutch pedal is depressed | |
| Steering Wheel | Steering wheel turned 25 degrees or more and 45 deg/s or higher | |
| Heater and Accessary Assembly*2 | The heater switch assembly is turned on | |
Tech Tips
*1: Read the Data List item "Integrated Current" or "Oper Permission (IntegratedCurrent)" when checking the integrated current value.
*2: w/ Combustion Type Power Heater 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.
| Item | 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 | Always | |
| 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 |
| Air Conditioning | Heater:
When blower switch is on and ambient temperature 10°C (50°F) or less, any of the following conditions are met: |
Heater performance decreases |
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While the heater is on |
| Heater switch is on (for Combustion Type Power Heater System) | - | Heater switch is off (for Combustion Type Power Heater System) | 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: |
Cooling performance decreases |
Any of the following conditions have been met |
While the air conditioning system (cooling function) is on | |
| Defogger:
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Fogging of windows | Blower switch is off or defogger switch off | While the air conditioning system (cooling function for defogger) is on | |
| Temporary start 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 is opened before engine stop by engine stop and start control | Driver door courtesy switch ON signal is input | 3 seconds have elapsed since driver door was closed | Always |
| Engine Hood | Engine hood is opened before engine stop by stop and start control | Engine hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly) OFF signal is input | 3 seconds have passed since engine hood was closed | Always |
| Seat Belt | Driver seat belt is not fastened before engine stop by engine stop and start control | Driver seat belt buckle switch OFF signal is 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 |
| Ambient Temperature | Ambient temperature below -5°C (23°F) | - | Ambient temperature -5°C (23°F) or higher | Always |
| Power Source |
When using specified battery: |
Battery charge is insufficient or battery has deteriorated | Battery is charged or replaced | Every time the engine is 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 | |
Battery integrated current *1 value meets one of the following conditions: |
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Battery integrated current *1 value meets one of the following conditions: |
Always | |
| During refresh charge |
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30 minutes to 1 hour has elapsed | Always | |
| Engine is started with the engine hood open (for jump starting) | - | After ignition switch is turned off, ignition switch is turned to ON with hood closed | Every time the engine is started | |
| Clutch Pedal | Clutch pedal is depressed | - | Clutch pedal is released | Every time the vehicle is stopped |
| Shift Range | Shift lever not in neutral | - | Shift lever in neutral | Every time the vehicle is stopped |
| Idling Stop Rate | Idling stop rate for one trip is over 50% or total idling stop rate is over 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" or "Oper Permission (Integrated Current)" when checking the integrated current value.
*: 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 the engine warms up and check that the engine 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 driver door is opened with the shift lever is in neutral | The engine starts |
| The driver door is opened with the shift lever in other than neutral | The buzzer sounds and stop and start indicator light blinks (engine will not start) |
| The driver seat belt is unfastened with the shift lever is in neutral | The engine starts |
| The engine hood opened | The engine changes to "stalled" (once the ignition switch is turned off, and then turned from off to ON again, the engine returns to normal) |
| The shift lever is operated without depressing the clutch pedal | The buzzer sounds and stop and start indicator light blinks (engine will not start) |
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 ignition switch to ON | 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 |
| The shift lever is operated without depressing the clutch pedal | The blinking interval is 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 | The blinking interval is 0.5 seconds. | Does not sound |
| Starter life | The number of times the starter has been operated exceeds its limit | Does not come on | The blinking interval is 0.5 seconds. | Does not sound |
STOP AND START SYSTEM OPERATION CONDITION DISPLAY FUNCTION
The stop and start system operation condition is displayed on the multi-information display.
*1: When the engine cannot be stopped by the stop and start system or the engine is restarted while the engine is stopped by the stop and start system, the following mark is displayed on the multi-information display.
| Stop and Start System Condition | Multi-information Display Message*2 | Vehicle Condition | |
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| When the engine cannot be stopped by the stop and start system | *1 |
"For Climate Control" |
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| "Battery Charging" |
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| "For Brake System" |
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| "Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled" | The driver seat belt is not fastened. | ||
| When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the stop and start system | *1 |
"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 further or 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
*2: Examples of messages displayed during different situations are listed below in order of priority (some messages may not be displayed depending on the vehicle).
Engine cannot be stopped by stop and start system
"Battery Charging", "For Brake System", "For Climate Control", "Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled"
Engine automatically restarted while engine stopped by stop and start system
"Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled", "Steering Wheel Turned", "For Brake System", "For Climate Control", "Battery Charging"
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 is not supplied to the engine stop and start ECU | Stop and start control prohibited | Wire harness or connector |
| TMN (neutral position sensor (neutral position switch)) circuit | Open | P1780 |
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| Shorted | P1780 |
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| CLL (clutch start switch assembly (for lower)) circuit | Stuck on | P1862 |
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| Stuck off | - |
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Stop and start control prohibited | ||
| CLU (clutch start switch assembly (for upper)) circuit | Stuck on | P1862 |
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| Stuck off | - |
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Stop and start control prohibited | ||
| BNT1 (engine hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly)) circuit | Stuck on | - | Hood Courtesy Switch | The engine does not stall when the engine hood is opened with the shift lever in neutral while the engine is stopped by stop and start control |
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| Stuck off | - | Hood Courtesy Switch | Stop and start control prohibited despite the engine hood being closed | ||
| BRVC/PB/BRE2 (vacuum sensor) circuit | Open | P1540 |
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| Shorted | P1540 | ||||
| Remains at intermediate value | P1541 | ||||
| ECAN (stop and start system cancel switch (combination 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) | ||
| 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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| 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 |
| Malfunctioning Area | Malfunction | DTC Output | Data List / Freeze Frame Data | Effect on Vehicle | Area to be Inspected |
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| ECD system | MIL illuminated | DTCs for ECD system output |
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Stop and start control prohibited | ECD system |
| Abnormal NE signal | DTCs for ECD system output |
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| Crankshaft reverse rotation detection | DTCs for ECD system output | - |
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ECD system (crank position sensor circuit) | |
| Charging system | Battery current sensor malfunction | DTCs for charging system output |
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Stop and start control prohibited | Charging system |
| Brake control system | Vehicle stability control 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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| Power steering system | Malfunction in power steering system | EPS assist current value invalid |
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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 temp 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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| 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 Reg (Engine Hood Open) | Stop and start control prohibited (permitted when the ignition switch is turned off) |
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| CAN communication | Communication interrupted | U0100 U0121 U0126 U0131 U0140 U0151 U0155* U0164 |
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Tech Tips
*: The stop and start cancel indicator light does not blink when a communication error with the combination meter assembly occurs.