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Auto Idle Stop System: Notes

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To reduce fuel use and to minimize tailpipe emissions, auto idle stop system shuts off the engine by stopping fuel injection when the vehicle comes to a stop.

Based on inputs from various sensors and control units, the PCM may or may not allow auto idle stop under different operating conditions.

Fig 1: Auto Idle Stop System Operating Conditions Diagram
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