2010 Honda Insight Owner's Manual - Page 324

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. 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. The engine will not stop automatically under the following conditions: Vehicle speed does not go above 7 mph (11 km/h) after starting the engine The engine coolant temperature is low The transmission fluid temperature is low The vehicle is stopped with the shift position in R, S, or L When the vehicle is stopped on an incline The climate control is in use and either or is pressed The engine may not stop automatically under the following conditions: The IMA battery charge is low The IMA battery temperature is excessively high or low The ECON button is off, and there is a significant difference between the ambient temperature and the temperature setting of the climate control system The climate control system is in use to dehumidify the moist air inside the vehicle The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly When the ECON button is on, the engine is more likely to stop. See page 124 for the ECON button. Driving 321 2010 Insight