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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
Auto Idle Stop
To help maximize fuel ec onomy, Auto Idle Stop shuts off the engine when the
vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating
conditions. The AUTO STOP indicator blinks at this time.
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator goes
off.
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator is blinking, a buzzer sounds to notify
you that the Auto Idle Stop function is in
operation.
Continuously variable transmission models
1 Auto Idle Stop
The duration of the Au to Idle Stop operation:
•Increases in the ECON mode, compared to normal
or sport mode, with climate control in use.
•Decreases if you operate the wipers and climate
control simultaneously.
AUTO STOP
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
The vehicle stops with the shift lever in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The low temperature indicator is on.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• The bars of the ASST/CHRG indicators do not move when accelerating or
decelerating.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again be fore the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph
(15 km/h) after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• The shift lever is in a position other than
(D or (N.
• Airflow from the climate control system increases. (Except when in ECON mode)
u If you have selected the fan speed manually:
The display shows more than five vertical bars.
• Shift mode is in the L mode.
• is on (indicator on).
■Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:
• Certain ambient conditions (strong sunlight, high or low temperatures, etc.) can
prevent Auto Idle Stop from activating, even if the set temperature and the actual
interior temperature are around the same. (Except when in ECON mode).
• When humidity in the interior is high.
• The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
The Auto Idle Stop may also activate when the brake
pedal is depressed, and the vehicle slows down to a
speed below 6 mph (10 km/h).
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
The brake pedal is released.
■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed when:
• The shift position is changed to
(R.
• Shift mode set in the L mode.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The pressure to the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The IMA battery charge becomes low.
• The low temperature indicator comes on.
• The climate control system is in us e, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is bein g used to dehumidify the interior.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is rep eatedly applied and released slightly.
• The (windshield defogger) button is pressed.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
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Driving
Auto Idle Stop
To help maximize fuel economy, the engi ne automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
AUTO STOP indicator blinks at this time. The engine then restarts once the vehicle
is about to move again when you depress the clutch pedal fully, and the indicator
goes off. If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator is blinking, a buzzer sounds to notify
you that the Auto Idle Stop function is in
operation.
Manual transmission models
1Auto Idle Stop
If the Auto Idle Stop ope rating time lasts long enough
to lower the 12-volt battery charge or the IMA
battery charge, the en gine may not restart
automatically.
Manually turn off the engi ne when you leave your
vehicle.
The duration of Auto Idle Stop operation:
•Increases in the ECON mode, compared to normal
or sport mode, with climate control in use.
•Decreases if you operate the wipers and climate
control simultaneously.
AUTO STOP
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
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Driving
Stopping with the brake, the clutch pedal is fully depressed, and the shift lever is in
(N.
u To restart the engine automatically, depress the clutch pedal.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The low temperature indicator is on.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• The bars of the ASST/CHRG indicators do not move when accelerating or
decelerating.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again be fore the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph
(15 km/h) after the engine starts.
• The shift lever is in
(R.
• Airflow from the climate con trol system increases. (Except when in ECON mode)
u If you have selected the fan speed manually:
The display shows more than five vertical bars.
• is on (indicator on).
■Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:
• The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between
the set temperature and the actual interi or temperature. (Except when in ECON
mode).
• When humidity in the interior is high.
• The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
The brake pedal is depresse d, the vehicle slows down
to a speed below 19 mph (30 km/h), and the clutch
pedal is fully pressed.
The engine may not stop or restart automatically if
you fail to fully depress the clutch pedal.
Keeping the proper driving po sitions makes it easier
for you to depress the clutch pedal fully.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 141
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uuWhen Driving u3-Mode Drive System
Driving
3-Mode Drive System
Driving mode is in NORMAL when you set the power mode to ON.
To change driving modes, press the desired mode button. The corresponding mode
indicator comes on in the instrument panel, and the mode icon appears briefly on
the multi-information display.13-Mode Drive System
To keep the system in ECON mode the next time
power is set to ON, change the setting in the multi-
information disp lay settings.
2 Customized Features P. 98
ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by
changing the performance of the engine,
transmission, cruise contro l, and climate control and
IMA systems.
While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuations.
■Select a driving mode
and press the button.
SPORT Mode Button
■The selected driving mode
indicator comes on.
NORMAL
Mode Button
ECON Mode Button
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uuWhen Driving uPlus Sport System
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Driving
Plus Sport System
Helps the vehicle to momentarily accelerate with more engine and electric motor
assist power when you depress the accelerator pedal.
This system can be used in any dr iving mode (SPORT, NORMAL, or ECON).
When the vehicle speed is over 19 mph (30 km/h), and the IMA battery charge level
indicator shows more than four segments:
The Plus Sport System indicator comes on.
The system is available.
The Plus Sport indicator blinks.
The system stands by to be activated.
Only the Plus Spo rt indicator blinks.
The Plus Sport READY indicator goes off.
The system is in operation.
Press the (Plus Sport) button on the
steering wheel.
Depress the accelerator pedal.
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Driving
■To cancel the Plus Sport System:
To cancel the ready-to -be activated system:
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal for more than five seconds while the Plus
Sport indicator is blinking.
• Press the button again.
• Depress the brake or clutch pedal.
u The Plus Sport indicator stops blinking.
To stop the system in operat ion, do any of the following:
• Release the accelerator pedal.
• Press the button again.
u The Plus Sport indicator stops blinking, then stays on, and the Plus Sport
READY indicator comes on.1To cancel the Plus Sport System:
The Plus Sport System automatically shuts itself off
with the system ready to be activated, or cancels if
the system is in operation when:
•You are making a sharp turn while driving.•The wheel speed between the front and rear, or
left and right ti res becomes signifi cantly different
due to an icy or wet, and slippery road.
The ambient meter changes color to red in NORMAL
and ECON mode while the system is in operation.
The Plus Sport System can momentarily help you
accelerate your vehicle. However, it is still your
responsibility to decide when to use the system. Drive
safely at speeds appropr iate for the conditions.
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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
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Driving
Cruise Control
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open road s where you can travel at a
constant speed with little ac celeration or deceleration.
Press the CRUISE button on the steering
wheel.
CRUISE MAIN is on in the instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.
• Shift positions for cruise control (Manual
transmission): In 2nd to 6th
• Shift positions for cruise control
(Continuously variable transmission): In
(D
•Vehicle speed for cruise control: Desired
speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40
km/h) ~
1Cruise Control
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
While in the ECON mode, it may take relatively more
time to accelerate to maintain the set speed.
When the engine speed slows down, try to
downshift.
You can maintain the set speed if you change gear
within five seconds.
3WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
Driving
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/ACCEL or DECEL/SET buttons
on the steering wheel.
• Each time you press the button, the vehicl e speed is increased or decreased by
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicl e speed increases or decreases until you
release it. This speed is then set.
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
• Depress the clutch pedal for five seconds or
more.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
You can set the vehicle speed using the DECEL/SET
button on the steering wheel when adjusting the
speed with the accelera tor and brake pedals.
■To Cancel
To decrease speed
To increase speed
1To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has be en canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/
ACCEL button while driving at a speed of at least 25
mph (40 km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:
•When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)
•When the CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 22 m ph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.
CRUISE Button
CANCEL Button
Manual transmission models
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