Hybrid battery HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2007 8.G Owners Manual

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To maximize f uel economy, your
Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop
f unction. Under certain conditions,
the engine will shut of f when you
come to a stop. Those conditions are:
The engine coolant is nearly up to
normal operating temperature.
The shift lever is in D or N.
You are not pressing on the
accelerator pedal.
The IMA battery is charged
enough to operate the system. You are pressing on the brake
pedal.
Fan speed lower f an speeds, in
either AUTO or manual modes. The f ront window def roster is of f .
Outside temperature is between
10 100 degrees F. The Auto Idle Stop f unction activates
if you speed up to over 8 mph
(12 km/h) and brake to a stop. And
it can activate twice even if you
speedupto8mph(12km/h)or
below and brake to a stop.
The engine will start again when you
release the brake pedal. It will also
restart, even if you are still pressing
the brake pedal, under these
conditions:
You move the shif t lever f rom D
or N to R or L.
You press the accelerator pedal.
You are on an incline, and the
vehicle begins rolling. The Auto Idle Stop f unction may
activate when you slow down.
Auto Idle Stop
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
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