What is the reason why the Honda CR-V's auto start-stop does not engage?

[Michelle]

Honda CR-V's auto start-stop does not trigger every time you brake because there are certain conditions that must be met for it to engage. The specific details are as follows: 1. Activating Auto Start-Stop: When the vehicle comes to a stable stop and the tachometer generally drops below 1000 RPM, pressing the brake pedal firmly will engage the auto start-stop system, and the corresponding indicator on the dashboard will light up. 2. Some vehicles require continuous brake pedal pressure: After the auto start-stop system engages, some vehicles require the driver to keep the brake pedal pressed, keeping the foot in a tense state. Releasing the pedal will restart the engine, while in other vehicles, releasing the brake pedal does not affect the system. 3. Auto start-stop does not engage when the air conditioning is on: When the air conditioning is on, the auto start-stop system rarely engages, especially since the engine needs to run to supply air into the cabin. Generally, the auto start-stop will not trigger in this situation. 4. Engine shutdown parking is possible: After the auto start-stop system engages, shifting into P (Park) and opening the driver's door will allow the engine to shut down completely for parking. 5. The system can be manually turned off: If you prefer not to use the auto start-stop system, you can press a button to deactivate it each time you start the car. When parking, you can keep the brake pedal pressed, as the operation remains the same as when the system is active. Alternatively, you can use the electronic parking brake when stopping, release the foot brake to relax your foot, and press the button again to release the electronic parking brake when ready to drive, or simply press the accelerator to automatically disengage the electronic parking brake.