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Old 07-20-2006, 10:42 PM
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Default Re: Autostop

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Originally Posted by CaptainObvious
If I stop at a light in heavy traffic and then everyone slowly creeps forward, does the engine have to restart for me to move 10' forward? Will it stop again?
I think you have to get over a certain speed (8mph?) before autostop will kick in again. It is annoying when people start creeping up. It doesn't happen to me much, but I am more likely to just leave a gap.

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Originally Posted by CaptainObvious
Does autostop get annoying if you *almost* stop at stop signs and for right hand turns at lights?
This can be avoided by shifting into second (S) as you approach the stop. When in S, the autostop feature will not function. It also gives the added benefit of boosting regen as you are slowing down for the stop sign.

Overall, I'm extremely happy with the car.

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