Automatically restarting the engine
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is
in the "N" (Neutral) position. The " " display/indi-
cator turns off and the engine restarts automatically.
NOTE
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If the engine does not restart automatically or
if the engine stalls, the charge warning lamp
and check engine warning lamp will illumi-
nate.
If this occurs, the engine will not restart even
if the clutch pedal is depressed again. While
depressing the brake pedal, fully depress the
clutch pedal and turn the ignition switch to
the "START" position to start the engine.
For details, refer to "Starting the engine" on
page 4-17.
CAUTION
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In the following cases, the engine will re-
start automatically even if the engine was
stopped by the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
system. Pay attention, otherwise an unex-
pected accident might occur when the en-
gine restarts.
• Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or
higher when coasting down a slope
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low
because the brake pedal is depressed
repeatedly or depressed harder than
usual
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• When the air conditioning is operated
by pressing the air conditioning switch.
• When the preset temperature of the
air conditioning is changed significant-
ly.
• When the air conditioning is operated
in AUTO mode where the tempera-
ture control dial is set to the max. hot
or the max. cool position (for vehicles
with automatic air conditioning).
• When the air conditioning is ON, the
passenger compartment temperature
rises and the air conditioning compres-
sor operates to lower the temperature.
• Mode selection dial is set to the demis-
ter position. Refer to "For quick de-
misting" on pages 5-06, 5-11, 5-15.
• Electric power consumption is high,
such as when the rear window demis-
ter or other electrical components are
operating or the blower speed is set to
a high setting.
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Starting and driving
NOTE
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In the following cases, the engine will not re-
start automatically even if the clutch pedal is
depressed.
• While the engine is stopped automatical-
ly, the "Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF"
switch is pressed to deactivate the "Auto
Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF" system.
• The driver has left the driver's seat after
unfastening the seat belt and opening the
door.
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When the engine restarts automatically, the
audio volume may temporarily decrease.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
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While the engine is stopped automatically,
the air conditioning may temporarily change
the air volume. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
To deactivate
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The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automati-
cally activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the "ON" position. You can deactivate the system
by pressing the "Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF"
switch.
When the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is deac-
tivated, the " " display/indicator will turn on.
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