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Start / Stop Switch: Description and Operation




ABOUT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH

In this manual, the engine switch of vehicles with KOS and the ignition switch of vehicle without KOS are described as an ignition switch. (However, not "ignition switch", but "engine switch" is described in the KOS)

Power supply mode by the engine switch operation

When the engine switch is pressed, the power supply mode for CVT vehicle is switched by the shift position and brake pedal operation state, and the power supple mode for M/T vehicle is switched by the clutch pedal operation state.

Vehicle with CVT





M/T vehicles





ENGINE SWITCH INDICATOR

The engine switch indicator changes as follows when the each power supply mode and abnormality are detected.






NOTE:
*: Special operation mode indicates that the OSS-ECU is a new state.