Thread: New owner questions (ECO mode, Auto-Stop, Charge indicator, break in period)
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Old 08-25-2005, 05:30 AM
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Default Re: New owner questions (ECO mode, Auto-Stop, Charge indicator, break in period)
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Originally Posted by weyus
2) I noticed today that my Auto-Stop was not engaged for my trip to and from lunch - only about 10 minutes each way. I read earlier posts that talk about Auto-Stop not working properly until the car is warmed up, but I live in Houston TX and the temperature was well over 90 I'm sure when I was driving. Any ideas?
The engine (and coolant) needs to get a lot hotter than ambient temperature to maximize efficiency, as well the catalytic converter needs to be heated before it's fully functional, so it will prioritize that for emission's sake. Once those conditions are met, then it will let the engine shut off.
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