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The Engine Will Remain Running When:
•
The engine, transmission, or hybrid battery is
not warmed up yet.
• The outside temperature is high — usually above
95°F (35°C) and the climate control system is
working to cool the vehicle in A/C mode (yellow light
illuminated on A/C button) or if defrost is selected.
See Automatic Climate Control System on
page 3-18 for more information.
• The shift lever is in PARK (P), REVERSE (R),
NEUTRAL (N), MANUAL MODE (M).
• The hybrid battery pack charge is low.
• The 12V vehicle battery charge is low, or loads
are high.
• The hood is not fully closed.
The Engine Will Restart When:
•
The brake pedal is released.
• The accelerator pedal is applied.
• When shifting from DRIVE (D) to PARK (P),
REVERSE (R), NEUTRAL (N), MANUAL MODE (M)
the engine will restart immediately.
• If the A/C button (green light illuminated on A/C)
button is selected, the duration of the AUTO
STOP will depend on the outside temperature.
This economy mode improves fuel economy
by limiting the effects of the air conditioning.
The warmer it is outside, the shorter the time before
the engine is restarted to provide cabin cooling.
• The climate control system is turned from Off to
On (econ or normal A/C, or floor/ defog/defrost). See
Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-18 for
more information.
• The engine is required to run for either heater or
climate control performance. See “Air Conditioning
and Engine Start/Stop” under Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-18 for more information.
• The hybrid battery pack charge is low and requires
recharging.
• Auto Stop time is greater than two minutes.
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