Auto idle stop – HONDA 2010 Insight User Manual

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The engine automatically stops
when:

The vehicle comes to a stop with the
shift lever in the D position and the
brake pedal pressed.

The engine will not stop
automatically under the following
conditions:

Vehicle speed does not go above 7
mph (11 km/h) after starting the
engine

The engine coolant temperature is
low

The transmission fluid
temperature is low

The vehicle is stopped with the
shift position in R, S, or L

When the vehicle is stopped on an
incline

The climate control is in use and
either

or

is pressed

The engine may not stop
automatically under the following
conditions:

When the ECON button is on, the
engine is more likely to stop. See
page

for the ECON button.

The vehicle is stopped by braking
suddenly

The climate control system is in
use to dehumidify the moist air
inside the vehicle

The ECON button is off, and there
is a significant difference between
the ambient temperature and the
temperature setting of the climate
control system

The IMA battery temperature is
excessively high or low

The IMA battery charge is low

The engine may also stop when
vehicle speed drops below 7 mph (11
km/h) with the brake pedal pressed.

To help maximize fuel economy,
your vehicle has an Auto Idle Stop
function. Depending on
environmental conditions and vehicle
operation, the engine will shut off
when you come to a stop.

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