User's Manual

The Engine Will Remain Running When:
•
The engine, transmission, or hybrid battery is
not warmed up yet.
• The outside temperature is less than 5°F (−15°C).
• While the A/C is in Normal Mode.
• A/C is in Hybrid Mode and the climate control system
is working to cool the vehicle. See Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-19 for more information.
• Defrost is selected.
• The shift lever is in PARK (P), NEUTRAL (N),
REVERSE (R), INTERMEDIATE (I) or LOW (L).
• 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 out of DRIVE (D) to any other gear.
• If the Hybrid 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
Normal A/C or defrost See Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-19 for more information.
• The engine is required to run for either heater or
climate control performance. See “Air Conditioning
Engine Start/Stop” under Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-19 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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