Auto Stop/Start Vehicles

Activation of HDC or ATPC will deactivate the auto stop/start system. If HDC or ATPC is activated while the engine is shutdown in an auto stop/start cycle, the engine will automatically restart. However, if the auto stop/start system cannot detect the driver, for example either the driver safety belt or the driver door is unlatched, the engine will not restart.

The auto stop/start system will then request the driver to depress the clutch, to restart the engine, by displaying an appropriate message in the message center. The driver must respond to this request within a limited time period, otherwise a conventional engine restart using the engine ignition switch will be required.