STOP AND START


  1. OPERATION


    1. The combination meter assembly receives the idling on/off signals from the engine stop and start ECU.

    2. By changing the display mode of the multi-information display by operating the multi-information switch on the steering pad switch assembly, the amount of time idling stop was performed since the engine switch was turned on (IG) to when the engine switch was turned off or the amount of time idling stop was performed since the reset switch was last pressed can be displayed.

    3. The system operation status or warning information is indicated to the driver through the following means:


      • Illuminating or flashing the stop and start indicator light and stop and start cancel indicator light on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly.

      • Sounding a buzzer.

      • Displaying other information on the multi-information display.

      B006KE2C01
      *a Stop and Start Indicator Light *b Stop and Start Cancel Indicator Light
      *c Multi-information Display - -
      Stop and Start Indicator Light Operation
      Item Condition Stop and Start Indicator Light Buzzer
      System Operating (Engine is stopped) The vehicle is operating normally. Illuminates Does not sound
      The driver's door is opened with the shift lever in D. Blinks Sounds
      Stop and Start Cancel Indicator Light Operation
      Condition Stop and Start Cancel Indicator Light
      The vehicle is stopped and system operation conditions are met. OFF
      When the stop and start system cancel switch (combination switch assembly) is ON. Illuminates
      When any Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) are detected. Blinks*
      When the number of times the starter assembly has been operated exceeds the threshold.

      *: The blinking interval is 0.5 seconds.

    4. Multi-information Display Operation


      1. 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*1 Vehicle Condition
        When the engine cannot be stopped by the stop and start system B006K1B

        *2

        		 "Non-Dedicated Battery" A non-specified battery for the stop and start system may have been installed.
        "Battery Charging"

        • The battery charge amount may be low.

        • A refresh charge may be occurring.
        "Stop & Start Unavailable" The engine may have been started with the hood opened.
        "System Temperature Low" The battery may be cold.
        "System Temperature High" The battery may be extremely hot.
        "For Brake System"

        • The brake booster load decreased.

        • The vehicle is operated at a high elevation.
        "For Climate Control"

        • The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or low.

        • Windshield defogger is pressed.
        "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 stop and start system B006K1B

        *2

        		 "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"

        • The air conditioning system is turned on or the air conditioning is being used.

        • Windshield defogger is turned on.
        "Battery Charging" The battery charge amount may be low.
        The system may be malfunctioning - "Stop & Start System Malfunction. Visit Your Dealer" -

        Tech Tips


        • *1: Message are listed in the order of priority.

        • *2: 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.