2013 Honda Insight Owner's Manual - Page 284

Auto Idle Stop To help maximize fuel economy, your vehicle has an Auto Idle Stop function. Depending on environmental conditions and vehicle operation, the engine will shut off when you come to a stop. TOC While the auto idle stop function is activated, the auto idle stop indicator in the instrument panel blinks (see page 283 ). When the ECON mode is on, the engine is more likely to stop than when it is off (see page 127 ). The engine will not stop automatically under the following conditions: Vehicle speed does not go above 9 mph (15 km/h) after starting the engine. The pointer of the charge/assist gauge does not move when accelerating or decelerating. The engine coolant temperature is low. The transmission fluid temperature is low. The vehicle is stopped with the shift position in P, R, S, or L. When the vehicle is stopped on an incline. The windshield defroster is on. The fan speed is selected to high (more than four steps on the horizontal fan speed indicators). The IMA battery charge is low. The engine automatically stops when the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the D position and the brake pedal pressed. The engine may also stop when vehicle speed drops below 7 mph (11 km/h) with the brake pedal pressed. Before Driving CONTINUED 2013 Insight 281