Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system

The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system automatically stops and restarts the engine without operating the ignition switch or the engine switch when the vehicle is stopped, such as at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to reduce exhaust gases and increase fuel efficiency.

CAUTION

• If the vehicle will be stopped for a long time or if you will leave the vehicle unattended, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and press the engine switch to stop the engine.

Automatically stopping the engine

The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automatically activated when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON.

You can deactivate the system by pressing the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.

Refer to “To deactivate”.

1. Stop the vehicle.

While depressing the brake pedal, fully depress the clutch pedal and place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.

2. Release the clutch pedal. The display/indicator will turn on and the engine will stop automatically.

NOTE

• When the engine is automatically stopped, changes will occur in the driving operations.

Pay closel attention to the following.

• The brake booster becomes inoperative and the pedal effort will increase.

If the vehicle is moving, press down the brake pedal harder than usual.

• The electric power steering system (EPS) becomes inoperative and it will become harder to turn the steering wheel.

CAUTION

• Observe the following precautions when the engine is stopped automatically. Otherwise, an unexpected accident might occur when the engine restarts automatically.

• Do not depress the accelerator pedal to race the engine while the vehicle is stopped (regardless of whether the engine is running or stopped).

Otherwise, an unexpected accident might occur when the engine restarts automatically.

• Do not leave the driver’s seat or open the bonnet.

If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened or if the bonnet is opened, the display/indicator will blink to notify the driver. If this occurs, the engine will not restart automatically even if the clutch pedal is depressed, the seat belt is refastened, and the bonnet is closed.

While depressing the brake pedal, fully depress the clutch pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START” position or press the engine switch to start the engine.

For details, refer to “Starting and stopping the engine” or “Starting”.

• Do not move the gearshift lever to a position other than the “N” (Neutral) position.

If the gearshift lever is moved to a position other than the “N” (Neutral) position, the display/indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds.

If the gearshift lever is returned to the “N” (Neutral) position, the display/indicator stops blinking and the buzzer stops sounding. The engine will not restart if the gearshift lever is in a position other than the “N” (Neutral) position.

NOTE

• In the following cases, the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system will not operate and the engine will not stop automatically even if the vehicle is stopped.

• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened

• Bonnet is open

• After the engine restarts automatically, the vehicle speed has not exceeded approximately 5 km/h (3 mph)

• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low because the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly or depressed harder than usual

• After the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “START” position, approximately 30 seconds or more have not elapsed.

• After the engine restarts automatically and the vehicle stops again within 10 seconds.

• After presing the engine switch to start the engine from the operation mode is in ON, approximately 30 seconds or more have not elapsed

• Engine coolant temperature is low

• Ambient temperature is lower than approximately 3 °C

• Air conditioning is operating and passenger compartment has not sufficiently cooled

• Mode selection dial is set to the demister position.

Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen and door windows: For quick demisting”.

• When the air conditioning is operated in AUTO mode where the temperature control dial is set to the max. hot or the max.

cool position (for vehicles with automatic air conditioning).

• Electric power consumption is high, such as when the rear window demister or other electrical components are operating or the blower speed is set to a high setting.

• Battery voltage or battery performance is low

• Check engine warning lamp is illuminated or the display/indicator is blinking

• If the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system operates while the air conditioning is operating, both the engine and the air conditioning compressor will stop. Therefore, only the blower will operate.

• If the demisting function and the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system are needed at the same time, it is recommended to set the mode selection dial to the Foot/demister position.

Refer to “Mode selection dial”.

• If the air conditioning is operating, set the temperature control dial higher to lengthen the time that the engine is stopped automatically.

Automatically restarting the engine

Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is in the “N” (Neutral) position. The “ ” display/indicator in the meter turns off and the engine restarts automatically.

NOTE

• If the engine does not restart automatically or if the engine stalls, the oil pressure warning lamp, charge warning lamp, and check engine warning lamp will illuminate.

If this occurs, the engine will not restart even if the clutch pedal is depressed again. While depressing the brake pedal, fully depress the clutch pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START” position to start the engine.

For details, refer to “Starting and stopping the engine” or “Starting”.

CAUTION

• In the following cases, the engine will restart automatically even if the engine was stopped by the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system. Pay attention, otherwise an unexpected accident might occur when the engine restarts.

• Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher when coasting down a slope
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low because the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly or depressed harder than usual
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• When the air conditioning is operated by pressing the air conditioning switch.
• When the preset temperature of the air conditioning is changed significantly.
• When the air conditioning is operated in AUTO mode where the temperature control dial is set to the max. hot or the max. cool position (for vehicles with automatic air conditioning).
• When the air conditioning is ON, the passenger compartment temperature rises and the air conditioning compressor operates to lower the temperature.
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister position.

Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen and door windows: For quick demisting”

• Electric power consumption is high, such as when the rear window demister or other electrical components are operating or the blower speed is set to a high setting.

NOTE

• If the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch is pressed to deactivate the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system while the engine is stopped automatically, the engine will not restart automatically even if the clutch pedal is depressed.

• When the engine restarts automatically, the audio volume may temporarily decrease.

This does not indicate a malfunction.

• While the engine is stopped automatically, the air conditioning may temporarily change the air volume.

This does not indicate a malfunction.

To deactivate

The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automatically activated when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. You can deactivate the system by pressing the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.

When the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is deactivated, the “ ” display/indicator will be turn on.

To reactivate the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch;

the display/indicator will turn off.

NOTE

• This display/indicator will also turn on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON.

If the display/indicator blinks while driving

If the display/indicator blinks, the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is malfunctioning and will not operate.

We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.