HONDA 2006 Civic Hybrid - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 172)

To maximize fuel economy, your
Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop
function. Under certain conditions,
the engine will shut off when you
come to a stop. Those conditions are:
The engine coolant is nearly up to
normal operating temperature.
The shift lever is in D or N.
You are not pressing on the
accelerator pedal.
The IMA battery is charged
enough to operate the system.
You are pressing on the brake
pedal.
Fan speed lower fan speeds, in
either AUTO or manual modes.
The front window defroster is off.
Outside temperature is between
10
100 degrees F.
The Auto Idle Stop function activates
if you speed up to 8 mph (12 km/h)
over and brake to a stop. And it can
activate twice even if you speed up to
8 mph (12 km/h) or below and brake
to a stop.
The engine will start again when you
release the brake pedal. It will also
restart, even if you are still pressing
the brake pedal, under these
conditions:
You move the shift lever from D
or N to R or L.
You press the accelerator pedal.
You are on an incline, and the
vehicle begins rolling.
The Auto Idle Stop function may
activate when you slow down. Auto Idle Stop
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
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