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Should I put my Toyota Aygo X in neutral at traffic lights?
I have just purchased the Toyota Aygo X with the CVT and find it brilliant. As with my Lexus, do I have to leave in gear at traffic lights etc or put into neutral like an ordinary auto? The problem I find is that if I do not keep my foot on the brake pedal and in D then the auto engine stop does not work. If I apply the handbrake and take my foot off the brake then the engine starts. This seems silly as I do not like dazzling other drivers when stopped with my brake lights.
Asked on 27 September 2022 by william smitham
Answered by
Andrew Brady
Ordinarily, we'd recommend leaving it in 'drive' with your foot on the brake. Only shift to neutral and apply the handbrake if it's dark and you're going to be stopped for an extended period. Only do this after the car behind has come to a stop, too - it's good to keep your brake lights illuminated for extra visibility.
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