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Operating conditions of ISG system

The ISG system will operate under following conditions:

  • The driver's seatbelt is fastened.

  • The driver's door and bonnet are closed.

  • The brake vacuum pressure is adequate.

  • The battery sensor is activated and the battery is sufficiently charged.

  • Outside temperature is not too low or too high.

  • The climate control system satisfies the conditions.

  • The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up.

  • The vehicle is not on a steep road grade. (except Manual Transmission)

  • The steering wheel is turned less than 180 degrees and then the vehicle stops (Only Automatic Transmission, Dual Clutch Transmission and Intelligent manual transmission).

  • The vehicle is not at a high elevation.

  • The front windscreen defroster is off.

  • You have not selected Manual shift mode.

  • Certain amount of time passed after releasing the gear from R (Reverse) position.

The engine will also restart automatically if the following occurs:

  • The brake vacuum pressure is low.

  • The engine is stopped for about 5 minutes.

  • Fogging of the windows could occur and the air conditioning is on.

  • The battery is not within optimal operating.

  • The cooling and heating performance of the climate control system is unsatisfactory.

  • When you press the ISG OFF button with the engine automatically stopped. (except Manual Transmission)

  • Your vehicle is moving after standstill.

  • You press the accelerator and the brake pedal at the same time. (except Manual Transmission)

  • The driver safety belt becomes unfastened or the driver door is ajar. (except Manual Transmission)

The AUTO STOP indicator () on the instrument cluster will blink for 5 seconds.

NOTICE

If the ISG system does not meet the operating conditions, the ISG system will be deactivated.