Toyota was one of the first automakers to add a computer to their engines. These super-intelligent powertrain designs know when to stop and when to go. The primary beneficiary of this feature is your gas bill and the engine itself. The spare seconds or minutes that your engine spares itself during the "off" time adds up mightily over the years, giving you a longer engine lifespan and plenty of savings at the pump.
How to Use Toyota Start/Stop Technology
Passive features are a Godsend to drivers. You don't necessarily have to do much to enjoy them. It's an automated hibernation technology that puts your vehicle in a "standby state" for the time you're stopped. How do you get this feature up and running on your Toyota brand model?
- Your multi-information display will have an illuminated icon to depict when your vehicle is in a "standby" mode. Brake pressure lets your vehicle know that you've stopped. It will automatically go into a "stop" mode until you release your foot from the break.
- This system can sometimes give you up to 1 MPG better fuel mileage in city driving. And while this is perhaps the most noticeable perk, it's far from the only perk.
- Toyota Start/Stop technology system spares unnecessary engine up-time, allows you to save money on gas, and also gives you an effortless way to control when your engine is up and running or idle. The engine goes off. Due to this, you're also cutting down on the emissions your vehicle releases into the air. That makes you a much more environmentally conscious driver who's doing more than just yourself a favor. You're also helping the world around you suffer from less pollution due to your driving.
- You can disable this feature whenever you feel it's not necessary. While some people will do this, most people overlook Start/Stop technology and prefer to leave it on. There's an "OFF" button to the left of your steering wheel that allows you to disable it.
Learn More About Toyota Start/Stop Technology System
A video is a great way to see Toyota Start/Stop technology in action. You can also test out this feature during a test drive of your vehicle Toyota model. Vandergriff Toyota is always ready to let you test drive and see how Start/Stop technology works firsthand. Just call today to learn more or set up your very own test drive.
